Nikon D3200, User Manual

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ISO Sensitivity
“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity,
the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller
apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced
bright pixels, fog, or lines; noise is particularly likely at a setting of Hi 1, which is
equivalent to ISO 12800). Choosing
Auto allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity
automatically in response to lighting conditions.
1
Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in
the monitor, press the
P
button. Press the
P
button again to place the cursor in the
information display.
2
Display ISO sensitivity options.
Highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the
information display and press
J
.
3
Choose an ISO sensitivity.
Highlight an option and press J . To return to
shooting mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
Mode ISO sensitivity
i , j Auto
P , S , A , M 100–6400 in steps of 1 EV; Hi 1
Other shooting modes Auto; 100–6400 in steps of 1 EV; Hi 1
P button Information display