Nikon D3000 D3000 User's Manual - Page 80

ISO Sensitivity "ISO sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display. R button Information display P button 2 z Display ISO sensitivity options. Highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the information display and press J. 3 Choose an ISO sensitivity. Highlight an option and press J. ISO sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 100 and ISO 1600 in steps equivalent to 1 EV. For special situations, ISO sensitivity can be raised above ISO 1600 by about 1 EV (Hi 1, equivalent to ISO 3200). Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions. 62