The Lens' Image Stabilizer Cannot Be Set (EOS M50)

Does the lens used on the camera have [IS]?

[IS] stands for Image Stabilizer. Lenses that have image stabilization would include [IS] to its name, such as [EF-M11-22mm F4-5.6 IS STM]. Camera movement (due to shaking hands) will be reduced when using lenses with image stabilization.

If the name of the lens does not have [IS], stabilization cannot be set.

EF-M Lens

For non-IS EF-M lenses, the [IS Mode] menu option will not be displayed.

Configure image stabilization via the camera menu when using an EF-M lens with image stabilization.

At the time of purchase, camera's [IS Mode] is set to [Continuous].

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Set it to P mode.

3. Press the MENU button.

4. Choose [ ], then press the button.

5. Choose the [ ] tab.

Select [IS settings], and then press the button.

6. Choose [IS Mode], then press the button.

7. Choose an option, and then press the button.

8. To return to the previous screen during configuration, press the MENU button.

Caution

Image stabilization is only applied at the moment of shooting in [ ] mode, regardless of the lens IS setting.

If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. Additionally, you should set [IS mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera.

EF or EF-S Lenses

[IS Mode] is not displayed for lenses other than EF-M lenses. Use the image stabilization switch on the lens instead.

The Image Stabilizer will operate when the lens' [STABILIZER] (Image Stabilizer switch) is set to [ON], as shown in the image below.

Non-IS EF lenses do not include a [STABILIZER] (Image Stabilizer switch).