Setting ISO speed (PowerShot N)

Last Updated : 19-Mar-2013
Issue Number : 8201819900

Solution

Raise the [ISO speed] to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.

NOTE

Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions.
Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce subject blurriness and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy.
The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] ().

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2. Touch [FUNC.]

3. The following screen appears.

Drag your finger up and down to select [ISO speed] (

), and then

touch the icon to display the [ISO speed] settings.

4. Choose an [ISO speed]

Drag your finger to select an [ISO speed]* of your choice.

* If the camera shake warning icon (

) appears when you press the <Shutter Ring> halfway, it is recommended to gradually raise the ISO speed in increments such as [ISO 100], [ISO 200], etc., and then set the [ISO Speed] when the camera shake warning icon (

) disappears.

Guidelines for changing the ISO speed
	Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions.
	Low High	For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
		For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight.
		For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms.

5. If the following icon is shown, the setting is complete (if setting [ISO Speed] to 400).

NOTE

To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to [

], press the <Shutter Ring> halfway.