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Setting ISO Speed

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Chapter 2 Setting ISO Speed The ISO setting controls the camera's sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting in brightly lit scenes; use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes. NOTE: ISO settings are available in Landscape, Close-up, and PAS modes. Higher ISO speeds may create a picture that is "noisier" than a picture taken at lower ISO speeds. 1 In any Still mode, press the Menu button. 2 Press to highlight ISO Speed , then press the OK button. 3 Press to highlight an option, then press the OK button. AUTO (default)-sets an ISO speed (100-200) based on scene brightness. Ideal for general picture taking. ISO 100-for daylight pictures in bright sun, when fine detail is needed. Ideal for portraits or nature scenes. ISO 200-for cloudy, overcast days. Ideal when you need extra speed without sacrificing image quality. ISO 400-for dusk or night pictures when flash is prohibited. Ideal for sporting events and excellent for indoor shots with or without flash. 4 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the camera; or, if it was set while in PAS mode, until you use Reset (page 36) to return to the default setting. 32

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Chapter 2
Setting ISO Speed
The ISO setting controls the camera
’
s sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting
in brightly lit scenes; use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes.
NOTE: ISO settings are available in Landscape, Close-up, and PAS modes.
Higher ISO speeds may create a picture that is
“
noisier
”
than a picture
taken at lower ISO speeds.
1
In any Still mode, press the Menu button.
2
Press
to highlight ISO Speed
, then press the OK button.
3
Press
to highlight an option, then
press the OK button.
AUTO (default)
—
sets an ISO speed
(100-200) based on scene brightness.
Ideal for general picture taking.
ISO 100
—
for daylight pictures in bright
sun, when fine detail is needed. Ideal for
portraits or nature scenes.
ISO 200
—
for cloudy, overcast days.
Ideal when you need extra speed without
sacrificing image quality.
ISO 400
—
for dusk or night pictures
when flash is prohibited. Ideal for
sporting events and excellent for indoor
shots with or without flash.
4
Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
This setting remains until you change the Mode dial or turn off the
camera; or, if it was set while in PAS mode, until you use Reset
(
page 36
) to return to the default setting.