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Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)
“Sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of fi lm speed. The higher the sensitivity,
the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds
or smaller apertures.
Sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO
1600 in steps equivalent to
1
/
3
EV. Settings of
HI-1
and
HI-2
(respectively
1 EV and 2 EV over ISO 1600) are avail able where high sensitivity is a priority.
Sensitivity can be adjusted using the
ISO
option in the shooting menu or by
pressing the
ISO
button and rotating the main command dial.
The ISO Menu
1
Highlight
ISO
in the shooting menu (
158)
and press the multi selector to the right.
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)
Reacting Faster to Light
2
High light the de
sired op
tion and press the
multi se lec tor to the right. The shooting menu
will be displayed.
The
ISO
Button
Sensitivity can also be set by pressing the
ISO
button and rotating the main command dial.
Sensitivity is displayed in the control panels and
viewfi nder sidebar:
Top control panel
Viewfi nder
Rear control panel
*
Viewfi nder display
shows
and
.
*
*
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