45ENBasic photography/frequently-used options1Setting the image aspectYou can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking picturesusing live view. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to[4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], or [6:6].1 Display the live control (P. 20) and selectthe aspect ratio item using FG.2 Use HI to select an aspect ratio andpress Q. P4 : 34:3 3:2 6:616:9IS OFFWBWBAUTOAUTOj# CautionJPEG images are cropped to the selected aspect ratio; RAW images, however, arenot cropped but are instead saved with information on the selected aspect ratio.When RAW images are played back, the selected aspect ratio is shown by a frame.% TipsFor information on cropping existing photographs or changing their aspect ratio, see“ Editing still images ” (P. 63).ISO sensitivityIncreasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographsto be taken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situationsis [AUTO], which starts at ISO 200 — a value that balances noise and dynamicrange — and then adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions.1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the ISO sensitivity itemusing FG.2 Select an option using HI and press Q.The selected option is displayed in the monitor.AUTO The sensitivity is set automaticallyaccording to the shooting conditions.200 – 6400 Sensitivity is set to the selected value.•PISO-AISO-A2002001000 F8.0 +2.0AUTO 200 250 320 400 500ISO-AISO-A200200gOFFgOFFAUTOISOAUTORECOMMEND% TipsThe default value and upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using[ISO-AUTO SET].The options available for ISO sensitivity can be selected using [ISO STEP].Auto sensitivity can be enabled in M mode using [ISO-AUTO].g “Custom menu” (P. 78)••••
