71Using MenusISO SensitivityA higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally,even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutterspeeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can bereduced.• When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.B Notes About ISO SensitivityThis function may not be available to use in combination with other functions(A48).B Notes About ISO 3200When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200, the availableImage mode settings are limited to r2272×1704, q 1600×1200, and O 640×480. Xis displayed next to the ISO sensitivity indicator inthe monitor.C ISO Sensitivity Display on the Shooting Screen• When Auto is selected, E is displayed when the ISO sensitivity increases.• When Fixed range auto is selected, the maximum value for ISO sensitivity isdisplayed.Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) modeM k button M d button M ISO sensitivity M k buttonOption Descriptiona Auto(default setting)Sensitivity is automatically selected from the range ofISO 80 to 1600.I Fixed range autoSelect the range in which the camera automaticallyadjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800.80, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200 Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.32003200
