Configuring the ISO Speed Settings (PowerShot SX730 HS)

Solution

    Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed and thus reduce subject and camera shake in dark environments, and allow you to shoot without the flash.
    IMPORTANT
    • The instructions in this section apply to a camera with the [Shooting Mode] set to [ : Program AE ].
    REFERENCE
    • The shooting modes in which the [ISO Speed] can be set are shown in the table below.
    [ ] , [ ] , [ ] , [ ]

    1. Press the power button.

    2. Press the [ ] button.



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





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


    REFERENCE
    • Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Otherwise, set a higher ISO speed for higher sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity.

    5. Press the [ ] button to complete the settings.
    • The option you configured is displayed on the screen.


    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.