Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer

OO The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.

OOSet the STABILIZER switch to OFF when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to ON, the image stabilizer function may introduce

errors.

OOThe Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective in the following cases:

You shoot from a violently moving vehicle.

You move the camera dramatically for a panning shot in Mode 1.

OOThe Image Stabilizer consumes more power than normal shooting, so fewer shots can be taken if you use the function.

OOThe image stabilizer operates for about two

seconds even when your finger is off the shutter button. Do not remove the lens while the stabilizer is in operation. This will cause a malfunction.

OOWith the EOS-1V/HS, 3, ELAN 7E/ELAN 7/30/33, ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/

ELAN II E/50/50E, REBEL 2000/300, IX, IX Lite/ IX7, and D30, the Image Stabilizer will not work during self-timer operation.

OO Using a tripod also stabilizes the image. However, depending on the kind of tripod and shooting conditions, sometimes it may be better to turn off the Image Stabilizer function.

OOThe stabilizer is equally effective for hand- held photography and photography with a monopod. The Image Stabilizer effect may be reduced, however, depending on the shooting environment.

OOThe Image Stabilizer also operates when the lens is used with extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II or the extender EF1.4× III or EF2× III.

ODepending on the camera there may be image shake, such as after releasing the shutter. However, this does not affect shooting.

OIf you set the camera’s Custom Function to change the assigned button to operate the AF, the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press the newly assigned AF button.

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