Under the <z> tab, set [ISO expansion] to <On> to enable ISO 50 or 3200 to be set. When set, ISO 50 is indicated by L and ISO 3200 by H.

Setting the ISO Speed

The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a high ISO speed is suited for low light and moving subjects. However, the image may look more coarse with noise, etc. On the other hand, a low ISO speed is not suited for low light or action shots, but the image will look finer.

The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1/3-stop increments.

1 Hold down the <E> and <Q> buttons simultaneously.

s The current ISO speed will be displayed on the LCD panel.

2 Turn the <6> dial.

¡Turn the <6> dial until the desired

ISO speed is displayed on the LCD panel, then let go of the buttons.

s The ISO speed will be set.

¡ At higher ISO speeds and higher ambient temperatures, the image will have more noise.

¡ High temperatures, high ISO speeds, or long exposures may cause irregular colors in the image.

ISO speed extension

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