Setting the ISO speed (PowerShot SX520 HS / PowerShot SX530 HS)
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.
IMPORTANT
- The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
- The following section explains the setting procedures when the camera’s shooting mode has been set to [Program AE] (
). - To set the [ISO Speed], it is necessary to set the [Shooting Mode] to one of the following modes.
- [Manual] (
), [Aperture Priority AE] (
), [Shutter Speed Priority AE] (
), [Program AE] ()
), [Aperture Priority AE] (), [Shutter Speed Priority AE] (), [Program AE] ()1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the [ 
] button.
] button.
3. Press the [ ], [ 
] buttons to choose the desired ISO speed.
], [ ] buttons to choose the desired ISO speed.
Overview of ISO speed settings:
 | Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. | |
 | Low | For shooting outdoors in fair weather. |
 | Slightly Low | For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. |
 | Slightly High | For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms |
4. Press the [ 
] button after you have completed the setting.
] button after you have completed the setting.The setting you have chosen will be displayed on the screen.
NOTE
- To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to [ ], press the shutter button halfway.
- Although choosing a lower [ISO speed] may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some shooting conditions.
- Choosing a higher [ISO speed] will increase shutter speed, which may reduce subject and camera shake and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy.