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FAQs & troubleshooting

Setting ISO speed (PowerShot ELPH360 HS / IXUS 285 HS)

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Solution

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.

Caution

The following section explains the setting procedures when the camera’s shooting mode has been set to [ Program AE : ].
In some shooting modes it may not be possible to set the ISO speed.

The shooting modes in which the ISO speed can be set are shown in the table below:

ModelShooting Mode
PowerShot ELPH360 HS / IXUS 285 HS

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the [ ] button to display the menu items, and then press the [ ] , [ ] buttons to select [ISO speed].

Caution

If the default settings have not been changed, [AUTO] () will be displayed.

3. Press the [ ] button to access the setting screen, press the [ ] , [ ] buttons to select the ISO speed, and then press the [ ] button.

Overview of ISO Speed Settings

Overview of ISO Speed Settings

AUTOAutomatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions.
80, 100, 200Low

High
For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
400, 800For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight.
1600, 3200For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms.
* Choose a higher ISO speed for higher sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity.

4. When you configure the settings, the ISO speed you have selected appears on the screen.

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.
Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce subject and camera shake and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy.
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