Setting the ISO Speed (EOS M5)

Article ID: ART167077 | Date published: 12/30/2016 | Date last updated: 09/11/2018
 

Description

Setting the ISO Speed (EOS M5)

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.
Also, with [ISO AUTO] selected, you can set the maximum ISO speed, or select the rate of change.
REFERENCE
Set a higher ISO speed for higher sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity.

IMPORTANT
  • Instructions in this section apply to the camera with [Shooting mode] set to [Program AE] ().

In some modes ISO Speed setting is not available. Please refer to the table below.
: Available
: Not available
FunctionShooting Mode

ISO SpeedAUTO*1
100 – 6400*1
8000 – 25600*1
*1 Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode.

Setting the ISO Speed

1. Set the camera's power switch to [ON].

2. To adjust the ISO Speed setting, turn the [ ] dial.

3. The option you configured is now displayed. (The [ISO Speed] has been set to 400 in the example image below.)

NOTE
  • To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to [AUTO], 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.
  • You can also set the ISO speed by accessing MENU > [ 5] tab > [ISO speed] > [ISO Speed].

Adjusting ISO Auto Settings

You can limit the ISO speed when ISO speed is set to [AUTO].

  • Follow the steps below to set the maximum ISO speed with [ISO AUTO] selected.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

2. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose the [ 5 ] tab.
Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [ISO speed] and then press [ ].

3. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose the [ISO Auto], and then press [ ].

4. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose the desired setting and then press the [ ] button.

This concludes the procedures for changing the ISO Auto settings.


SIMS Doc Id

8203228200

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