The Different Image Stabilizer (IS) Modes and How to Set Them

Use the image stabilizer to compensate for camcorder shake in order to achieve steadier shots. The camcorder offers 3 methods of image stabilization.

IS mode	Shooting method
: Dynamic IS	Dynamic IS compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.
: Standard IS	Standard IS compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, for example, for handheld shots while you remain stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes.
: Powered IS	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). This mode is not suitable for tilting and panning shots.

Caution

Standard IS or Dynamic IS

1. Set it to [M] mode.

2. Set the power switch to [CAMERA].

3. Press the [MENU] button.

3. Touch [ Camera Setup ] -⋗ [Image Stabilizer].

4. Touch [ : Standard IS ] or [ : Dynamic IS ].

Caution

Touch [ Off ] instead to turn off the image stabilization, for example, when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.

The icon of the selected mode appears at the top center of the screen.

5. Touch .

Powered IS

1. Press and hold the POWERED IS button as long as you want to activate Powered IS.

2. [ ] appears in yellow while Powered IS is activated.

Caution

The angle of view will change when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [ Dynamic ].

If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to compensate fully.

Powered IS is available even when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [ Off].

You can change the operation of the POWERED IS button (long press or toggle on / off) with the [ Camera Setup ] -⋗ [Powered IS Button] setting.

When using Dynamic IS, the edges of the picture may be adversely affected (ghosting, artifacts and / or dark areas may appear) when compensating for a high degree of camcorder shake.