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 Extender EF2× II attached to the lens, the Image Stabilizer will work with the following cameras: EOS-1D X, EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds Mark II,

EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS-1D Mark III,

EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D, EOS 5D Mark III, 5D Mark II, 5D, 7D, 60D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 20Da, 10D, REBEL T3i/600D, REBEL T2i/550D, REBEL T1i/500D, DIGITAL REBEL XSi/450D, REBEL T3/1100D, DIGITAL REBEL XS/1000D, DIGITAL REBEL XTi/400D DIGITAL, DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL, DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL, D60, D30, EOS DCS1,

DCS3, D2000, D6000, EOS-1V/HS, EOS-1N/DP/

HS/RS, 3, ELAN 7E/ELAN 7/30/33, ELAN 7NE/ ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/ELAN IIE/50/50E, REBEL X/REBEL XS/500, REBEL G/500N, REBEL 2000/300, REBEL Ti/300V, REBEL T2/300X, REBEL K2/3000V, IX, IX Lite/IX7, 3000/88, 5000/888

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.

OThe 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.

OODepending on the camera there may be image shake, such as after releasing the shutter. However,

this does not affect shooting.

OOIf 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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