Nikon Coolpix P50 - Manual (Page 100)

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
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E ISO Sensitivity
Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the
sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating
is suited for shooting pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high
sensitivity is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored
pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
At the settings other than [Auto], the current setting is displayed in the monitor
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A 6). If [Auto] is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 64, the E icon will
be displayed ( A 27).
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Note on Shutter Speed
The slowest shutter speed available is down to 4 sec. at an [ISO sensitivity] setting of [800], and 2 sec.
at [1600] or higher.
Auto (default setting)
Sensitivity is ISO 64 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is
off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1000.
64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000
Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.