Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 User's Manual / Troubleshooting page 13

Characteristicsof "shutter speed" Characteristics of "aperture"
(F value)
Faster Slower Open Close
Moving objects Moving objects In-focus range ln-l_lcl_lsrange
appear stopped, appear to flow. narrows, both widens, both
backward and backward and
lbrward, forward.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
IS() is unit of measurement (sensitix ity), estintating how much light an image pickup dex ice
(equivalent to photo fihns) receives. Even when the exposure is the same images differ
dependit_g on the ISO sensitivity.
To atljust the ISO sensitivity --+ page 49
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
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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