Setting ISO speed (PowerShot S200)

Last Updated : 22-Aug-2013
Issue Number : 8201888000

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.

Changing the ISO Speed

IMPORTANT

The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program] ().
To set the [ISO Speed], it is necessary to set the [Shooting Mode] to one of the following modes:

- [Manual] (

), [Aperture Priority] (

), [Shutter Speed Priority] (

), [Program AE] (

), [Live View Control] (

), [AUTO] (

)

1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.

2. Press the <FUNC./SET> (

) button, choose [

] in the menu, and choose the desired ISO speed.

* Select the appropriate [ISO Speed] for the shooting environment.

If the camera shake warning icon (

) appears when you press the <Shutter Button> halfway, it is recommended to gradually raise the ISO speed in increments such as [ISO 80], [ISO 100], etc., and then set the [ISO Speed] when the camera shake warning icon (

) disappears.

	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.

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

NOTE

To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to [ ], press the shutter button halfway.
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.