Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level.
In [ ] mode, the ISO speed is set automatically.
Setting the ISO Speed
1. Set the camera's power switch to [ON].
2. Set the Mode Dial to [ P / Tv / Av / M / B ].
3. Press the [ ・ISO ] button.
4. While looking at the LCD panel or the viewfinder, turn the [ ] dial to set the ISO speed.
Overview of ISO speed settings
ISO speed | Shooting Situation (No flash) | Flash Range |
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L, 100 - 400 | Sunny outdoors | The higher the ISO speed, the farther the flash range will be. |
400 - 1600 | Overcast skies or evening time | |
1600 - 6400, H | Dark indoors or night |
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Auto ISO
If the ISO speed is set to "A" (Auto), the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway.
As indicated below, the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode.
Shooting Mode | ISO Speed Setting | |
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No Flash | With Flash | |
ISO 100 - 3200 | ISO 100 - 1600 | |
P / Tv / Av / M | ISO 100 - 6400*1 | ISO 400*1*2*3 |
B | ISO 400*1 |
*1: The actual ISO speed range depends on the [Minimum] and [Maximum] settings set in [Auto ISO range].
*2: If fill flash will cause overexposure, ISO speed may be reduced, down to a possible minimum of ISO 100 (except in the [M] and [B] modes).
*3: In the [P] mode, if the external Speedlite is set for bounce flash, ISO 400 - ISO 1600 will be set automatically.