Konica Minolta Z20 instruction manual Camera Sensitivity ISO, Flash Range and Camera Sensitivity

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CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO

Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 50, 100, 200, and 320; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Camera sensitivity is set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).

Sensitivity	Auto
Digital zoom	Off
Color mode	NaturalColor
Sharpness	Normal
Contrast	Normal

The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50 and 160. When any other setting than auto is used, “ISO” and the set value will be displayed on the 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 sensitivity in digital imaging; an ISO setting of 50 will have the least noise and 320 will have the most. An ISO setting of 320 may allow the camera to be hand-held in low-light conditions without the need of a flash.

FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY

The flash range is measured from the CCD. 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	0.57 - 4.7m (1.87 - 15.4ft.)	1.57 - 4.7m (5.15 - 15.4ft.)
50	0.57 - 2.7m (1.87 - 8.9ft.)	1.57 - 2.7m (5.15 - 8.9ft.)
100	0.57 - 3.8m (1.87 - 12.4ft.)	1.57 - 3.8m (5.15 - 12.4ft.)
200	0.57 - 5.3m (1.87 - 17.4ft.)	1.57 - 5.3m (5.15 - 17.4ft.)
320	0.57 - 6.7m (1.87 - 22.0ft.)	1.57 - 6.7m (5.15 - 22.0ft.)

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