Setting The Sensitivity - Pentax SLR Operating Manual

Setting the Sensitivity

You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
The sensitivity can be set within a sensitivity range equivalent to ISO 200
to 3200. The default setting is [200].
Set [Sensitivity] in the Fn menu. (p.102)
Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity
Captured images can show more noise if higher Sensitivity is set.
Correcting the Sensitivity Automatically
You can increase or lower the sensitivity if the subject is too light or dark,
or if the aperture value in relation to the shutter speed or shutter speed in
relation to the aperture value is not correct. Sensitivity is not corrected by
default.
Off
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ISO 1600
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ISO 3200
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Set in [Senstvty Corction] in the [A Custom] menu. (p.100)
Senstvty Corction
Off
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
Sensitivity is not
automatically corrected
200 200 200
400 400 400
800 800 800
1600 1600 1600
3200 3200 3200
OK OK OK
OK
Sensitivity is not corrected.
Sensitivity is corrected within a range of 1600.
Sensitivity is corrected within a range of 3200.
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