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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.
1
Press the <
i
> button.
(
9
)
2
Set the ISO speed.
While looking at the LCD panel or the
viewfinder, turn the <
6
> or <
5
>
dial.
ISO speed can be set within ISO 100
- 25600 in 1/3-stop increments.
“
A
” indicates ISO Auto. The ISO
speed will be set automatically. You
can also press the <
B
> button to
set it to “
A
(AUTO)”.
ISO Speed Guide
* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.
i
: Setting the ISO Speed
N
ISO Speed
Shooting Situation
(No flash)
Flash Range
L, ISO 100 - 400
Sunny outdoors
The higher the ISO speed,
the farther the flash range
will be.
ISO 400 - 1600
Overcast skies or
evening time
ISO 1600 - 25600, H1, H2
Dark indoors or night
