Nikon D2Xs - Manual (Page 66)

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Taking Photographs—ISO Sensitivity
“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of fi lm speed. The higher the ISO
sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter
speeds or smaller apertures.
ISO sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 100 and
ISO 800 in steps equivalent to
1 /
3
EV. Settings over ISO 800 are avail able
where high sensitivity is a priority:
ISO Sensitivity
Reacting Faster to Light
* Available only when 1/3 step is selected for Custom Setting b2 (ISO step value).
† Available only when 1/2 step is selected for Custom Setting b2 (ISO step value).
ISO sensitivity can be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity option in the shoot-
ing menu or by pressing the ISO button and rotating the main command
dial.
The ISO Menu
1 Highlight ISO sensitivity in the shooting
menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to
the right.
1000
ISO equivalent
1250
3200 Approximately 2
Approximately 1 1600
Approximately 2 /
3
*
Viewfi nder display EV steps over ISO 800 Control panel display
Approximately ½ † 1100
Approximately 1 /
3
*
2 High light the de sired op tion and press the
multi se lec tor to the right. The shooting menu
will be displayed.