i: Setting 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.108).

Regarding the ISO speed during movie shooting, see pages 206 and 209.

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Press the <i> button. (9)

Set the ISO speed.

While looking at the LCD panel or the viewfinder, turn the <6> or <5> dial.

ISO speed can be set within ISO 100

-25600 in 1/3-stop increments. “A” indicates ISO Auto. The ISO speed will be set automatically (p.108). You can also press the <B> button to set it to “A (AUTO)”.

ISO Speed Guide

ISO Speed

Shooting Situation

Flash Range

(No flash)

 

 

L, ISO 100 - 400

Sunny outdoors

The higher the ISO speed,

 

 

ISO 400 - 1600

Overcast skies or

the farther the flash range

evening time

 

will be.

ISO 1600 - 25600, H1, H2

Dark indoors or night

 

 

 

 

* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.

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