Sensitivity

Sensitivity

Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Much as film with a high ISO rating tends to produce “grainy” images, high sensitivities may however be associated with “noise”—randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.

Option

Description

Equivalent to 50 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and flash Auto is off (), camera compensates by raising sensitivity. ISO icon displayed in

monitor to warn that pictures may be affected by noise.

Approximately equivalent to ISO 50. Recommended unless lighting is poor

50or faster shutter speeds are required (e.g., when the subject is moving). Noise may appear in pictures taken at settings above this value.

100Approximately equivalent to ISO 100.

200Approximately equivalent to ISO 200.

400Approximately equivalent to ISO 400.

Color Options

Color Options

Color options are used to heighten the vividness of colors or to record pictures in monochrome. The effects can be previewed in the monitor.

Option

Description

Standard color Subjects are recorded in their natural colors.

Vivid color Use for a vivid, photoprint effect.

Black-and-white*Pictures are recorded in black-and-white.

Sepia*

Pictures are recorded in sepia.

Cyanotype*

Pictures are recorded in blue-tinted monochrome.

The Shooting Menu

* White balance set to Auto.

Sensitivity

At settings other than Auto, the current sensitivity setting is shown in the display ( 4–5).

Color Options

At settings other than Standard color, the current color option setting is indicated by an icon in the display ( 4–5).

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