55Before UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode /Hybrid Auto ModeOther Shooting ModesP ModePlayback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexCorrecting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)Still Images MoviesBefore shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces orbackgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimalbrightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automaticallycorrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better.● Press the [ ] button, choose[i-Contrast] on the [ ] tab, and thenchoose [Auto] (= 25).● Once the setting is complete, [ ] isdisplayed.● Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate ormay cause images to appear grainy.● You can also correct existing images (= 81).Changing the ISO SpeedStill Images MoviesSet the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shootingmode and conditions. Otherwise, set a higher ISO speed for highersensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity.● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in themenu, and choose the desired option(= 24).● The option you configured is nowdisplayed.● To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you haveset the ISO speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway.● Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce imagegraininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camerashake in some shooting conditions.● The faster shutter speed used at higher ISO speeds reducessubject and camera shake and increases the flash range.However, shots may look grainy.
