Sony DSC-W550 Users Guide - Page 73

Cyber-shot User Guide Print Operation Search Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > ISO ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto. 1. MENU (ISO) desired mode (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. / / / / You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects // by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker. Note You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 80] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set to burst mode, or when [DRO] is set to [DRO plus]. Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Back to top 73