Nikon D500 User Manual

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The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the 
amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from 
ISO 100 and ISO 51200 in steps equivalent to 

1

/

3

EV. Settings of 

from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 5 EV above ISO 
51200 are also available for special situations. The higher the ISO 
sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing 
higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures.

ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by pressing the 

S (Q) button 

and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is 
displayed in the control panel and viewfinder.

A

ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the 
ISO sensitivity settings option in the photo 
shooting menu (

S (Q) button