Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 User Manual page 125

Cyber-shot User Guide
Before Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful shooting functions
Useful viewing functions
Changing settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using with your computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions / About this camera
Contents list
Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > ISO
ISO
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Manual Exposure Shooting, Shutter Speed
Priority Shooting, Aperture Priority Shooting, Program Auto or [Advanced Sports Shooting] in Scene
Selection. Adjusts the sensitivity using the control button in Manual Exposure Shooting Mode. In movie
mode, [ISO] is fixed to [Auto]. You cannot change the settings.
1. Press the jog dial to select the ISO sensitivity.
2. Turn the jog dial to select desired value.
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
(Auto)
You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by
/ / / / / increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
Higher ISO settings than [ISO4000] are achieved using Clear Image
/ / /
technology and overlay burst shooting.
The ISO numbers in the table above are the representative value.
Turning the jog dial increases or decreases the ISO sensitivity by increments of 1/3 as follows:
ISO80 ISO100 ISO125
Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives
light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.
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ISO160 ISO200 ... ISO12800
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