Adjusting the ISO Speed

Shooting Mode

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.

1 Press the ISO button to cycle through ISO settings.

zYou can advance to the next option each time you press the button: */ / / // / .

* Default setting.

zWhen in shooting mode, only or can be selected.

z and are not available in long shutter mode (p. 45). zSelecting (Auto) sets the optimal ISO speed according to

the light level when shooting. Since the ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark places, the camera will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake.

zSelecting (High ISO Auto)* sets the sensitivity to a higher value than the setting. This sets the shutter speed faster, reducing the potential for camera shake or blurry subjects compared with the setting.

*Noise in the recorded image may be higher than for the setting.

When the camera is set to or and you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will set and display the ISO speed. This ISO speed will also appear in the playback information.

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