Setting ISO speed (PowerShot SX400 IS / PowerShot SX410 IS)
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.
IMPORTANT
- The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] (
). - To set the [ISO Speed], it is necessary to set the [Shooting Mode] to one of the following modes:
[Program AE] (), [Long Shutter] (
)
), [Long Shutter] ()*[ 
] cannot be set in [Long Shutter] mode.
] cannot be set in [Long Shutter] mode.1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the [ 
] button.
] button.
3. Press the [ 
], [ 
] buttons to choose [ ] in the menu, and then press the [ ] or [ 
] button.
], [ ] buttons to choose [ ] in the menu, and then press the [ ] or [ ] button.
4. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to choose the desired ISO speed.
] or [ ] button to choose the desired ISO speed.
ISO speed overview
| Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. | |
 | Low | For shooting outdoors in fair weather. |
 | Slightly Low | For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. |
 | Slightly High | For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. |
5. Press the [ ] button after you have completed the setting.
] button after you have completed the setting.The setting you have chosen will be displayed on the screen.
NOTE
- To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to [ ], 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.