User's Manual

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 (p.93).

Press the <i> button. (9)

X [ISO speed] will appear.

Set the ISO speed.

Press the <U> key or turn the

<6> dial to select the desired ISO

speed, then press <0>.

You can also set the ISO speed in the

viewfinder while turning the <6>

dial.

With [AUTO] selected, the ISO speed

will be set automatically (p.93).

ISO Speed Guide

* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.

i: Changing the ISO SpeedN

ISO Speed

Shooting Situation

(No flash)

Flash Range

100 - 400 Sunny outdoors

The higher the ISO speed,

the farther the flash range

will extend (p.107).

400 - 1600 Overcast skies or evening time

1600 - 12800, H Dark indoors or night

Under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [2: ISO expansion] is set to [1:

On], “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) can also be set (p.298).

Under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [3: Highlight tone priority] is

set to [1: Enable], ISO 100 and “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) cannot be

selected (p.299).

Shooting in high temperatures may result in images that look grainier.

Long exposures can also cause irregular colors in the image.

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