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PowerShot SX620 HS Support
FAQ and troubleshooting

Setting ISO Speed (PowerShot SX620 HS)

Content Id: 8202878300


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.

Shooting Mode with Limited ISO Speed Settings

Caution

The following section explains the setting procedures when the camera’s [Shooting Mode] has been set to [Program AE] ().

1. Press the [Power] button to turn the camera on.

2. Press the [ ] button.

3. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [ ] in the menu, and then press the [ ] or [ ] button.

4. Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to choose the desired ISO speed.

5. Press the [ ] button to complete the setting.

The setting you selected will appear on the screen.

ISO speed settings are not available in the following shooting modes.
... not available

FunctionShooting Mode
ISO speed
AUTO
80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200

Caution

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.
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