i: Setting the ISO SpeedN
About “A” (Auto) ISO Speed
If the ISO speed is set to “A”, 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 |
1/7/C/3/4/5/6 | Automatically set within ISO 100 - 3200 |
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d/s/f/a | Automatically set within ISO 100 - 6400*1 |
2 | Fixed at ISO 100 |
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F | Fixed at ISO 400 |
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With flash | Fixed at ISO 400*2*3 |
*1: Depending on the maximum ISO speed that has been set.
*2: If fill flash results in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set.
*3: In the <d> and Basic Zone modes (except <6>), ISO 400 - 1600 will be set automatically if bounce flash is used with an external Speedlite. If the maximum ISO speed has been set to [400] or [800], the ISO speed will be set within this limit.
3Setting the Maximum ISO Speed for Auto ISON
For Auto ISO, you can set the maximum ISO speed within ISO 400 - 6400. If you want better image quality with less noise, set the maximum ISO speed to 400, 800, or 1600. If you will shoot in low light and want to avoid using a slow shutter speed, set the maximum ISO speed to 3200 or 6400.
Under the [y] tab, select [ISO Auto], then press <0>. Select the ISO speed, then press <0>.
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