Chapter 6: Menu and Soft Key Reference
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Capture Mode Menus and Soft Keys
ISO Speed Submenu
Note:
The option you set is active from shot-to-
shot; it resets to its default setting when you
cycle the power on the camera.
Use the ISO Speed submenu to set the ISO speed. Similar to film, slower ISO speeds require longer
exposures, but produce higher quality images. In contrast, faster ISO speeds allow for shorter
exposures, but produce noisier images. You can select from these setting options:
Figure 38:
ISO Speed Submenu
Auto (Default)
−
The camera automatically determines the best ISO speed for the scene.
100
200
The ISO Speed submenu is only available for Auto and Aperture Priority exposure modes. When the
exposure mode is set to Landscape Program, Portrait Program, Action Program, or Shutter Priority,
the ISO Speed submenu is grayed-out and the ISO Speed is set to Auto.
Table 19:
ISO Speed Soft Keys
Soft Key
Function
Select
Places a checkmark by the
highlighted setting, then returns
to the Photo Assist menu.
Exit
Returns to Photo Assist menu
without changing the setting.
