Z: Changing the ISO SpeedN
Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.78).
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ISO Speed Guide
Press the <WZ> button.
X[ISO speed] will appear.
Set the ISO speed.
Press the <U> key or turn the
<6> dial to select the desired ISO speed, then press <0>.
With [AUTO] selected, the ISO speed will be set automatically (p.78).
ISO Speed | Shooting Situation (No flash) | Flash Range | |
100 | - 400 | Sunny outdoors | The higher the ISO speed, |
400 - 1600 | Overcast skies or evening time | the farther the flash range will | |
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1600 | - 6400 | Dark indoors or night | |
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* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.
Under [7Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [5: Highlight tone priority] is
set to [1: Enable], ISO 100 cannot be selected (p.220).
Shooting in high temperatures may result in images that look grainier. Long exposures can also cause irregular colors in the image.
When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (banding, dots of light, etc.) may become noticeable.
Under [7Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [9: Flash button function] is set
to [1: ISO speed], you can set the ISO speed with the <D> button.
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