User Manual

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Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Changing the ISO Speed
Still Images
Movies
Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting
mode and conditions. Otherwise, set a higher ISO speed for higher
sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity.
z Touch [
], and then choose the ISO
speed (either touch [ ][ ] or turn the [ ]
ring).
z The option you congured is now
displayed.
To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have
set the ISO speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway.
Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image
graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera
shake in some shooting conditions.
The faster shutter speed used at higher ISO speeds reduces
subject and camera shake and increases the ash range.
However, shots may look grainy.
You can also set the ISO speed by accessing MENU (
=
29) >
[
5] tab > [ISO speed] > [ISO Speed].
Evaluative
For typical shooting conditions, including backlit
shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the
shooting conditions.
Spot
Metering restricted to within the [
] (Spot AE
Point frame). You can also link the Spot AE Point
frame to the AF frame (
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74).
Center
Weighted
Avg.
Determines the average brightness of light across
the entire image area, calculated by treating
brightness in the central area as more important.
Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame
Still Images
Movies
1
Set the metering method to [ ].
z Follow the steps in “Changing the
Metering Method” (
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73) to choose
[ ].
2
Congure the setting.
z Press the [ ] button, choose [Spot
AE Point] on the [ 6] tab, and then
choose [AF Point] (
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29).
z The Spot AE Point frame will now be
linked to the movement of the AF frame
(
=
85).
Not available when [AF method] is set to [ +Tracking] (
=
85).