Canon 2092B001 PowerShot A720 IS Camera User Guide - Page 102

Various Shooting Methods

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See

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

(p. 206).

Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to

reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn

the flash off when shooting in a dark area.

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Adjusting the ISO Speed

Shooting Mode

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Adjust the ISO Speed

1.

Press the

button.

2.

Use the

or

button to select

and the

or

button to change

the setting.

3.

Press the

button.

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Selecting

(Auto) puts priority on image quality in setting the

optimal ISO speed for the light level when shooting. Since the

ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark places,

the camera will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the

chances of camera shake.

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Selecting

(High ISO Auto)* sets a higher sensitivity than for

. As the shutter speed becomes even faster, camera shake

and blurred photos caused by subject movement will be

reduced even more than when shooting the same scene in

.

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Noise may increase in the captured image compared to

.

The camera automatically applies noise reduction

processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed.

If the camera is set at

or

, the ISO speed

automatically set by the camera will be displayed when

pressing shutter button halfway or in playback information.

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Adjusting the ISO Speed

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