Setting ISO speed (PowerShot G15 / PowerShot SX50 HS)

Raise the [ISO speed] to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.

Also, with [ISO AUTO] () selected, you can set the maximum ISO speed, or select the rate of change.

The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.

Changing the ISO Speed

Caution

The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program] () .

To set the [ISO Speed], it is necessary to set the [Shooting Mode] to one of the following modes.

- [Custom1,2] ( , ), [Manual] (), [Aperture Priority] (), [Shutter Speed Priority] (), [Program] (), [Movie Digest] ()

1. Press the ⋖Power⋗ button on the camera.

2. Press the ⋖ISO⋗ () button.

3. The following screen appears on the LCD monitor.

Operate the ⋖Directional buttons⋗ left or right to select an [ISO Speed]* of your choice.

After the selection is made, press the ⋖FUNC./SET⋗ () button.

* Select the appropriate [ISO Speed] for the shooting environment.

If the camera shake warning icon () appears when you press the ⋖Shutter Button⋗ halfway, it is recommended to gradually raise the ISO speed in increments such as [ISO 80], [ISO 100], etc., and then set the [ISO Speed] when the camera shake warning icon () disappears.

4. If the following icon is shown, the setting is complete (if setting [ISO Speed] to 400).

Caution

Lowering the [ISO speed] results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.

Raising the [ISO speed] results in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse.

To specify ⋖⋗, press the ⋖⋗ button on the setting screen. (PowerShot G15)

To specify ⋖⋗, press the ⋖⋗ button on the setting screen. (PowerShot SX50 HS)

Changing the maximum ISO speed and the rate of change in the ISO Auto

Caution

The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [ISO Auto Settings] is set to [Program] () .

To set the [ISO Speed], it is necessary to set the [Shooting Mode] to one of the following modes.

- [Custom1,2] ( , ), [Aperture Priority] (), [Shutter Speed Priority] ()*, [Program] (), [Movie Digest] ()

* For the [Shutter Speed Priority] (), only [Max ISO Speed] is available.

1. Press the ⋖MENU⋗ () button.

2. The following screen appears on the LCD monitor.

Operate the ⋖Directional buttons⋗ left or right to select the [Shooting] () menu.

the ⋖Directional buttons⋗ up or down to select the [ISO Auto Settings].

Press the ⋖FUNC./SET⋗ () button.

3. The following screen appears on the LCD monitor.

Select [Max ISO Speed], operate the ⋖Directional buttons⋗ left or right to select one of the speed settings.

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Select [Rate of Change] under [ISO Auto Settings].

Operate the ⋖Directional buttons⋗ left or right to select one of the items.

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After you set the [Rate of Change], press the ⋖MENU⋗ () button.

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