Z: Changing the ISO SpeedN

Set the ISO speed (imaging sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. For example, when you increase the ISO speed (higher number) for low light, a faster shutter speed can be used and camera shake will be less prone to occur. The effective range of the flash will also increase.

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ISO Speed Guide

Press the <WZ> button.

X[ISO speed] will appear.

Select the ISO speed.

Press the <S> key to select the desired ISO speed, then press the shutter button halfway.

ISO Speed

Normal (No flash)

Flash Range

100/200

Sunny outdoors

 

 

 

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400/800

Overcast skies, evening

1600

Night or dark indoors

 

 

 

 

Using a high ISO speed or shooting in high-temperature conditions may result in slightly grainy images.

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

In the Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 400 to match the respective light level.

With ISO 800 or 1600, camera shake is less prone to occur than with the Basic Zone modes. The flash range will also be longer.

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