Canon eos 40d 1901b014 User Manual

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. For example, when you increase the ISO speed 
(higher number) for low light, a faster shutter speed can be used and 
camera shake will be less prone to occur. The effective range of the 
flash will also increase.
The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 100 - 800.
ISO 100 - 1600 can be set in 1/3-stop increments. Also, the “Auto
setting will change the ISO speed automatically to suit the ambient light 
level.
1
Press the <m> button. 
(
9)
X
The current ISO speed will be 
displayed on the LCD panel.
 
In the Basic Zone modes, “Auto” will 
be displayed on the LCD panel.
2
Set the ISO speed.
 
While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the <
6> dial.
 
With “Auto”, the ISO speed will be set 
automatically.
i: Setting the ISO SpeedN
ISO Speed in the Basic Zone Modes
ISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes
 
Using a high ISO speed or shooting in high-temperature conditions may 
result in more grainy images.
 
High temperatures, high ISO speeds, or long exposures may cause 
irregular colors in the image.
With [8C.Fn I -3] (ISO expansion) set to [1: On] (p.154), “H” (ISO 3200) 
can also be set.