Olympus D-490 D-490 Zoom Instruction Manual (2.6 MB) - Page 43

ISO Light Sensitivity Level (Setting ISO Sensitivity) This camera can automatically determine the ISO sensitivity level based on the brightness of the subject. However, for certain kinds of pictures it is better to set the ISO sensitivity level manually. For details about how to use the menu, see "Using the Shooting Menu" (p.74). Item to select in the shooting menu: [1 / 2 ] END [0 ] [ ESP ] [ HQ ] WB [AUTO] ISO [ AUTO] [ ] CHANGE Go to ISO (ISO Sensitivity) Settings: ISO ISO AUTO 100 200 400 BACK SET OK AUTO This is the default setting when the power is turned on. Low sensitivity: The level can produce beautiful pictures, but fast-moving subject 100 can be blurry. There is also an increased possibility of blurring due to camera movement. Medium sensitivity: Choose this when 200 you need something between 100 and 400 ISO. High sensitivity: This setting is ideal for 400 fast-moving subjects and low light conditions, but the resulting images will be grainier. * This ISO sensitivity scale is based on conventional camera film speeds, and therefore the values are for reference only. * Raising the ISO sensitivity by selecting a higher ISO value, lowers the picture quality. * To determine if the selected setting is the best choice, always check the recorded image by playing it back on the monitor. * When setting the ISO level to low, use a tripod and the self-timer to avoid blurriness due to excess movement of the camera (p.70). 84 Control panel Switching from "AUTO" makes the ISO sensitivity level setting mark appear. Settings return to the default when the power is turned off. When the power is turned off, the camera will return to the "AUTO" mode. To retain the setting even when the power is turned off, go to the settings in the shooting menu and select HOLD (p.99). 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques 85