Canon PowerShot SX540 HS User Manual - Page 70

Changing the ISO Speed Still Images Movies When the ISO speed setting is [AUTO], ISO speed is set automatically to suit the shooting mode and conditions. The higher the ISO speed value is, the more sensitive it is, the lower the ISO speed, the less sensitive it is. ●●Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option, and then press the [ ] button. ●●The option you configured is now displayed. ●● 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 to reach up to the distant objects; however, in this case, images will 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] (=29). ●●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 (=103). 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 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 70