The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button
The camera adjusts its sensitivity to light
(ISO sensitivity) in response to the
lighting conditions in effect at the time
the picture is taken.
❚❚ Adjusting ISO Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity can be adjusted in all modes except b and 4.
• To adjust ISO sensitivity, hold the S button and rotate the
main command dial.
• Choose from values of from ISO 100 to 51200, or select Hi 1 or
Hi 2.
• In modes P, S, A, and M, auto ISO sensitivity control can be
turned on or off by holding the S button and rotating the
sub-command dial; ISO AUTO is displayed when auto ISO
sensitivity control is on and ISO when it is not. In h modes and
in q modes other than 4, auto ISO sensitivity control can be
turned on or off by holding the S button and rotating the
main command dial.
❚❚ Movie Mode
ISO sensitivity adjustment is available only in mode M.
• When Off is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO
control (mode M), ISO sensitivity will be set to the value selected
for ISO sensitivity settings > ISO sensitivity (mode M).
• Auto ISO sensitivity control can be turned on or off by holding
the S button and rotating the sub-command dial; ISO AUTO is
displayed when auto ISO sensitivity control is on and ISO when
it is not.
10 Getting to Know the Camera