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Advanced Image Stabilization

Advanced Image Stabilization

The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select the image stabilization mode according to the shooting conditions.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Image Stabilizer] screen.

64[FUNC.] >[Image Stabilizer]

2 Touch the desired IS mode and then touch [X]. Options

[ÄDynamic] 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.

[ÅStandard] Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes.

[ÌOff] Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.

Powered IS

After setting an assignable button to [ÈPowered 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 OLED panel with your left hand will add to the stability of the shot.

Operating modes:

1 Set an assignable button to [ÈPowered IS] (A97).

2Press and hold the assignable button as long as you want to activate Powered IS.

Èappears in yellow while Powered IS is activated.

You can change the operation of the assignable button set to [ÈPowered IS] (long press or toggle on/off) with the q>[Powered IS Button] setting.

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

NOTES

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 [Image Stabilizer] to [ÄDynamic] or [ÅStandard].

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