CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO

Four camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent; the higher the number, the more sensitive the camera. Sensitivity can be changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 38). This cannot be changed with movie recording or digital subject programs. Sensitivity can be assigned to the controller (p. 57).

The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50 and ISO 160. When any other setting than auto is used, “ISO” and the set value appear on the LCD monitor. When the camera temperature is high, the sensitivity may be adjusted between ISO 50 and 100.

FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY

Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.

ISO setting

Flash range (wide angle)

Flash range (telephoto)

AUTO

0.3m ~ 2.2m (1.0 ft. ~ 7.2 ft.)

0.4m ~ 2.1m (1.3 ft. ~ 6.9 ft.)

50

0.3m ~ 1.2m (1.0 ft. ~ 3.9 ft.)

0.4m ~ 1.1m (1.3 ft. ~ 3.6 ft.)

100

0.4m ~ 1.8m (1.3 ft. ~ 5.9 ft.)

0.4m ~ 1.6m (1.3 ft. ~ 5.2 ft.)

200

0.6m ~ 2.5m (2.0 ft. ~ 8.2 ft.)

0.6m ~ 2.3m (2.0 ft. ~ 7.5 ft.)

A specific sensitivity setting can be selected. As the ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles. Like grain in silver-halide film that increases with speed, noise increases with the sensitivity

in digital imaging; an ISO setting of 50 has the least noise and 200 Camera sensitivity has the most.

METERING MODES

The metering mode is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 38). Metering cannot be changed with the movie recording or digital subject programs.

Multi-segment metering: uses 300 segments to measure luminance and color. This data is combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced metering system gives accurate worry-free exposures in almost all situations.

Spot metering: uses a small area within the image to calculate the exposure. A small circle appears in the middle of the live image indicating the measuring area. The spot allows precise exposure measurements of a particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the scene.

Sensitivity

Auto

Metering mode

MultiSegment

Exp. comp.

0.0

Inst.Playback

On

LCD backlight

Normal

Spot-metering area

Spot-metering indicator

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