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AAUTO
If the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M after AUTO is selected for ISO sensitivity in another
mode, the ISO sensitivity last selected in P, S, A, or M mode will be restored.
AHi 0.3–Hi 2
The settings Hi 0.3 through Hi 2 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–2EV over ISO 6400 (ISO
8000–25600 equivalent).
Pictures taken at these settings are more likely to be subject to
noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines).
ALo 0.3–Lo 1
The settings Lo 0.3 through Lo 1 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–1 EV below ISO 100 (ISO
80–50 equivalent).
Use for larger apertures when lighting is bright.
Contrast is slightly
higher than normal; in most cases, ISO sensitivities of ISO 100 or above are recommended.
AThe Shooting Menu
ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity
settings option in the shooting menu (0214).
ASee Also
For information on choosing the ISO sensitivity step size, see Custom Setting b1 (ISO
sensitivity step value; 0224).
For information on displaying ISO sensitivity in the control
panel or adjusting ISO sensitivity without using the W (S) button, see Custom Setting d3
(ISO display and adjustment; 0229).
For information on using the High ISO NR option in
the shooting menu to reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities, see page 218.