CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO

Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400; 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. 40). This cannot be changed with movie recording or digital subject programs. Sensitivity can be assigned to the controller (p. 45).

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.

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 400 has the most.

Camera sensitivity

Camera Notes

Noise reduction is applied automatically to exposures of 1/2 second or longer. Processing is applied to each image after it is captured. The processing time varies from image to image; a processing message is displayed during this period.

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 settingFlash range (wide angle)Flash range (telephoto)
AUTO0.2m ~ 2.4m (0.7ft. ~ 7.9ft)0.5m ~ 2.0m (1.6ft. ~ 6.6ft)

50

0.2m ~ 1.4m (0.7ft. ~ 4.6ft)0.5m ~ 1.1m (1.6ft. ~ 3.6ft)

100

0.2m ~ 1.9m (0.7ft. ~ 6.2ft)0.5m ~ 1.5m (1.6ft. ~ 4.9ft)

200

0.2m ~ 2.7m (0.7ft. ~ 8.9ft)0.5m ~ 2.2m (1.6ft. ~ 7.2ft)

400

0.3m ~ 3.8m (1ft. ~ 12ft)0.5m ~ 3.0m (1ft. ~ 9.8ft)

METERING MODES

The metering mode is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 40). Metering cannot be changed with the movie recording or digital subject programs.

Multi-segment metering: uses 256 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.

INSTANT PLAYBACK

After a still image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitor for two seconds before being saved. Instant playback shows the last frame in the series when used with the continuous-advance drive mode (p. 37).

Instant playback can be activated in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 40). When used with voice memo, the audio recording begins after the image is played back.

Sensitivity

Auto

Metering mode

MultiSegment

Exp. comp.

0

Auto reset

On

Spot-metering areaSpot-metering indicator
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