ISO

Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.

  1. Press the ISO button → select desired setting.
    • You can also select MENU→ (Camera Settings1) → [ISO].
    • You can change the value by 1/3 EV steps by turning the front dial as well as by selecting it using the multi-selector. You can change the value by 1 EV steps by turning the rear dial.

Menu item details

ISO AUTO:
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
ISO 50 – ISO 102400:
Sets the ISO sensitivity manually. Selecting a larger number increases the ISO sensitivity.

Note

  • [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions:
    • [Intelligent Auto]
    • [Sweep Panorama]
  • The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images.
  • When shooting movies, ISO values between 100 and 25600 are available.
  • The available ISO settings will differ depending on whether you are shooting still images, shooting movies, or shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies.
  • When you select [ISO AUTO] with the shooting mode set to [P], [A], [S] or [M], the ISO sensitivity will be automatically adjusted within the set range.

Hint

  • You can change the range of ISO sensitivity that is set automatically in [ISO AUTO] mode. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right side of the multi-selector, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum].
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