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Sensitivity

To adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light, press the ISO button and choose from the options below.

100 200400 800 1600 3200
ISO
100
ISO
Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities.
100 ISO 12800
Bright Scene Dark
Less noticeable Noise (mottling) More noticeable
Option Description
AUTO Sensitivity is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.
AUTO (3200) / AUTO (1600) / AUTO (800) /
AUTO (400)
As above, except that sensitivity will not be raised above the value in p aren-
theses.
12800 / 6400 / 3200 / 1600 / 800 / 400 /
200 / 100 Sensitivity is set to the specified value, which is shown in the display.
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Sensitivity can also be adjusted in the shooting menu (P 86).