Setting ISO speed

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.

Caution

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

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

- [Aperture value] (), [Time value] (), [Program AE] ()

1. Set the ⋖Mode Switch⋗ to ⋖Shooting⋗ () and then press the ⋖Power⋗ button.

2. Press the ⋖FUNC./SET⋗ () button.

3. The following screen appears on the LCD monitor.

Operate the ⋖directional buttons⋗ up or down to select an [ISO AUTO] ().

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

4. Select the [ISO Speed].

Operate the ⋖directional buttons⋗ up or down to select an [ISO Speed]* of your choice.

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

* The appropriate [ISO Speed] differs depending on shooting locations. 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 125], [ISO 200], etc., and then set the [ISO Speed] when the camera shake warning icon () disappears.

Changing the ISO speed
	Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions.
	Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.
	Cloudy, Twilight
	Nightscapes, Dark interiors

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

Caution

When the camera is set to [ISO AUTO] ( ), you can press the shutter button halfway to display the automatically set ISO speed.

In [Low Light] (), ISO speeds will automatically be set higher than in [AUTO] ( ) mode, depending on the scene.

Caution