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.122).

Regarding the ISO speed during movie shooting, see pages 254 and 257.

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ISO Speed Guide

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

-ISO 12800 in 1/3-stop increments. “A” indicates Auto ISO. The ISO speed will be set automatically (p.122).

When the screen shown on the left is displayed, you can press the <B> button to set it to “AUTO”.

ISO Speed

Shooting Situation

Flash Range

(No flash)

 

 

ISO 100 - ISO 400

Sunny outdoors

The higher the ISO

ISO 400 - ISO 1600

Overcast skies or evening time

 

 

speed, the farther the

ISO 1600 -

 

Dark indoors or night

flash range will be.

ISO 12800, H

 

 

 

 

 

* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.

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