Nikon D90 user manual ISO Sensitivity, HI 0.3-HI

ISO Sensitivity

“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures.

ISO sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 3200 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. For special situations, ISO sensitivity can be lowered below ISO 200 by about 0.3 EV (S, equivalent to ISO 160), 0.7 EV (T, equivalent to ISO 125), or 1.0 EV (U, equivalent to ISO 100), or raised above ISO 3200 by about

h 0.3 EV (P, equivalent to ISO 4000), 0.7 EV (Q, equivalent to ISO 5000), or 1.0 EV (R, equivalent to ISO 6400). Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option (the default setting), which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions. 01is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder when AUTO is selected.

ISO sensitivity can be selected by pressing the W (ISO) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted from the shooting menu (pg. 165).

W(ISO) button Main command dial Control panel

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If the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M after 01is selected for ISO sensitivity in another mode, the ISO sensitivity last selected in P, S, A, or M mode will be restored.

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Pictures taken at these settings are more likely to be subject to noise and color distortion.

ASee Also

For information on enabling auto ISO sensitivity control in P, S, A, or M modes, see page 78. For information on using the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities, see page 165.

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