ISO Sensitivity

“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. Choose from settings that range from a value roughly equivalent to ISO 100 to one roughly equivalent to ISO 3200 in steps equivalent to 1 EV. For special situations, ISO sensitivity can be raised above ISO 3200 by about 1 EV (Hi 1, equivalent to ISO 6400) or 2 EV (Hi 2, equivalent to ISO 12800). Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions; AUTO is selected automatically in iand j modes. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures.

1Place the cursor in the information display.

If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button. Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display.

Information display

Pbutton

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2Display ISO sensitivity options.

Highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the information display and press J.

3Choose an ISO sensitivity.

Highlight an option and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

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