Setting ISO speed (PowerShot SX60 HS)
16-Sep-2014
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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 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.
- [Custom 1, 2] (
, 
), [Manual] (
), [Aperture Priority AE] (
), [Shutter Speed Priority AE] (
), [Program AE] (), [Low Light] (
), [Manual (Movie)] [ 
]
, ), [Manual] (), [Aperture Priority AE] (), [Shutter Speed Priority AE] (), [Program AE] (), [Low Light] (), [Manual (Movie)] [ ]1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the < 
> button, and then choose [ 
] in the menu
> button, and then choose [ ] in the menu
3. Press the <
><
> buttons or turn the < 
> dial to choose the desired ISO speed.
><> buttons or turn the < > dial to choose the desired ISO speed.
Overview of ISO speed settings:
| AUTO | Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. | |
| 100, 125, 160, 200 | Low | For shooting outdoors in fair weather. |
| 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800 | Slightly Low | For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. |
| 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200 | Slightly High | For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. |
4. After you have selected the desired setting, press the <
> button.The option you configured is now displayed.
> button.The option you configured is now displayed. 
IMPORTANT
If motion blur is not reduced enough at an [ISO speed] of [3200], you can specify 
] mode and choose [4000], [5000], or [6400].
] mode and choose [4000], [5000], or [6400].NOTE
- To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the [ISO speed] to [AUTO], 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.