Raise the [ISO speed] to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.
Also, with [ISO AUTO] selected, you can set the maximum ISO speed, or select the rate of change.
Caution
The following section explains the setting procedures when the camera’s shooting mode has been set to [Program AE] (
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Setting the ISO Speed
Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Otherwise, set a higher ISO speed for higher sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity.
Procedures for setting the ISO speed are explained below.
1.Turn the camera on.
Press the power button.
The startup screen is displayed.
2.Changing the ISO Speed
Touch [
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], and then choose the ISO speed (either touch [
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] or turn the [
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Press the ⋖
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⋗ button to complete the settings.
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The option you configured is now displayed. (The [ISO Speed] has been set to 400 in the example image below.)
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Caution
To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway.
Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some shooting conditions.
The faster shutter speed used at higher ISO speeds reduces subject and camera shake and increases the flash range. However, shots may look grainy.
You can also set the ISO speed by accessing MENU) ⋗ [
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-5 ] tab ⋗ [ISO speed] ⋗ [ISO Speed].
This concludes the procedures for Setting the ISO Speed.
Adjusting ISO Auto Settings
When the camera is set to [AUTO], maximum ISO speed can be specified in a range of [400] – [12800], and sensitivity can be specified in a range of three levels.
1.Turn the camera on.
Press the power button.
The startup screen is displayed.
2.Access the menu screen.
Press the [MENU] button.
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Touch [
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Touch [ ISO Speed ] on the menu screen.
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Touch [ISO Auto Settings] on the screen displayed.
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⋖Changing the Max ISO Speed⋗
Touch [Max ISO Speed] when the following screen is displayed.
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Slide right/left with your finger across the number display on the screen to choose the desired setting.
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Press the ⋖
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⋗ button to complete the setting.
⋖Changing the Rate of Change⋗
Touch [Rate of Change] when the following screen is displayed.
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Perform steps 1 to 3, display the [ISO Auto Setting] screen, and then touch [Rate of Change].
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This concludes the procedures for changing the ISO Auto settings.