Operation Manual

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the

ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set

automatically.

Press the <g> button (9).

Set the ISO speed.

While looking in the viewfinder or at

the LCD monitor, press the <Y>

<Z> keys or turn the <6> dial to

select the desired ISO speed, then

press <0>.

X Select [

AUTO

] to set the ISO speed

automatically.

ISO Speed Guide

* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.

Changing the ISO Speed to Suit the Light

ISO Speed

Shooting Situation

(No flash)

Flash Range

ISO 100 - ISO 400 Sunny outdoors The higher the ISO

speed, the farther the

flash range will extend

(p.122).

ISO 400 - ISO 1600

Overcast skies or evening time

ISO 1600 - ISO 12800, H

Dark indoors or night