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The Camera : Advanced Techniques

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the camera reacts to a light source. The higher the sensitivity, the brighter the picture is under the same exposure condition.

Allowing the flash to fire will help brighten the picture. However, if other settings disable the flash use, set the ISO sensitivity to a higher level.

Set the Mode Dial to (PROGRAM), A, S or M.

1.Press the Navigation Wheel once.

The ISO indicator appears on the LCD monitor.

2.Press the UP or DOWN button to select ISO Setting.

The adjustable ISO control bar appears on the LCD monitor.

3.Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to set the desired ISO mode. The available options are:

AUTO

Automatically sets the ISO to compensate for various lighting conditions

(up to 400)

 

 

 

50

This mode is recommended for bright lighting conditions.

 

 

100

This mode is recommended for most situations except when lighting is

poor or when higher shutter speeds are required.

 

200

The image may be grainy when set to this mode or higher.

 

 

400

The image may be grainy.

Sharpening may raise the noise level.

 

4.When you are satisfied, press the Navigation Wheel again.

The selected ISO Sensitivity level is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Notes

Higher ISO sensitivity might produce grainy (noisy) effect on the picture.

AUTO ISO mode will allow the user to take quality pictures in most lighting conditions.

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Samsung SCD6040 manual Setting the ISO Sensitivity, Auto

SCD6040 specifications

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