Sony DSC-N1 - Manual (Page 13)

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Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device
(equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ
depending on the ISO sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity
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Characteristics of “shutter speed” Characteristics of “aperture”
(F value)
Faster
Moving objects
appear stopped. Slower
Moving objects
appear to flow. Open
In-focus range
narrows, both
backward and
forward. Close
In-focus range
widens, both
backward and
forward.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.