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The different image stabilization modes and how to set them

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During (Auto) and (Baby) mode, the IS icon will change depending on the shooting situation.
In other shooting modes, you can set the image stabilization manually.

The different Intelligent IS marks in (Auto) mode and how to set the image stabilization are listed below.

Intelligent IS

IconShooting method
(Dynamic IS)Most general situations; Zooming out (zooming toward W); Following subjects at a distance moving left or right
(Powered IS)*Zooming in (zooming toward T)
(Macro IS)Close-up of a subject
(Tripod mode)Remaining stationary, such as when using a tripod
* You can turn off Powered IS through the [ Main Functions] panel.

Caution

Set automatically when the [Camera Mode] is set to (Auto), or (Baby) mode.

Setting the image stabilization mode

Caution

When the [Camera Mode] is set to [ ] (Auto) or [ ] (Baby) mode, this setting cannot be made. Please make the setting in either [ ] (Cinema), [ ] (Special Scene) or [ ] (Program AE).

1. Turn on the camcorder.

2. Touch [ ].

3. Drag your finger left/right to bring the [Other Settings] menu to the center, and then touch the icon to open it.

4. Drag your finger up or down to bring [Image Stabilizer] into the orange selection bar, and then touch the button.

5. Touch desired IS mode.

IS modeShooting method
DynamicCompensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.
StandardCompensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes.
OffUse this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.

6. Touch [ ].

Caution

Powered IS

You can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful. Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios (the more you approach the telephoto end). Holding the LCD panel with your left hand will add to the stability of the shot.

1. Touch .

2. Drag your finger left/right to bring the [Main Functions] menu to the center, and then touch the icon to open it.

3. Drag your finger up or down and then touch [Powered IS].

3. Touch [On], and then touch [ ].

Caution

If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate.
For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder from side to side or tilt it up and down, we recommend setting the IS mode to [ Dynamic] or [ Standard].
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