OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Specifying ISO Sensitivity

You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better images in places where lighting is dim or when you are using faster shutter speeds.

•ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that originally indicated the sensitivity to light for photographic film. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for recording when available lighting is dim.

1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2.Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO”, and then press [].

3.Use [] and [] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

To get this:

Select this setting:

 

 

Automatic sensitivity selection

Auto

 

 

Conforms to ISO 80

ISO 80

 

 

Conforms to ISO 160

ISO 160

 

 

Conforms to ISO 320

ISO 320

 

 

Conforms to ISO 640

ISO 640

 

 

IMPORTANT!

•Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise (graininess), which makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible.

•Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject.

NOTE

•You can use key customization (page 140) to

configure the camera so the ISO sensitivity setting changes whenever you press [] and [] while in a REC mode.

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