Canon PowerShot SX520 HS User Guide - Page 60

Changing the ISO Speed Still Images Movies ●●Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option, and then press the [ ] button. ●●The option you configured is now displayed. AUTO 100, 200 400, 800 1600, 3200 Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Low For shooting outdoors in fair weather. Slightly Low For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. Slightly High For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. ●● To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway. ●● Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some shooting conditions. ●● Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce subject and camera shake and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy. Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Still Images Movies Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better. ●●Press the [ ] button, choose [i-Contrast] on the [ ] tab, and then choose [Auto] (=27). ●●Once the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed. ●● Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. ●● You can also correct existing images (=90). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Setting Menu 8 Accessories 9 Appendix Index 60