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FAQs & troubleshooting

Configuring the ISO Speed Settings (PowerShot SX730 HS)

Content Id: 8203446100


Solution

Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed and thus reduce subject and camera shake in dark environments, and allow you to shoot without the flash.

Caution

The instructions in this section apply to a camera with the [Shooting Mode] set to [ : Program AE ].

Caution

The shooting modes in which the [ISO Speed] can be set are shown in the table below.

[ ] , [ ] , [ ] , [ ]

1. Press the power button.

2. Press the [ ] button.

3. Press the [ ] , [ ] buttons to choose [ ] in the menu, and then press the [ ] button.

4. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose the desired ISO speed.

Caution

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.

5. Press the [ ] button to complete the settings.

The option you configured is displayed 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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