8. Image Stabilizer

You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode.

This function provides optimal image stabilization depending on shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and following shots).

1 Set the STABILIZER switch to .

•If you are not going to use the image stabilizer

function, set the switch to

.

2When you press the shutter button halfway, the Image Stabilizer will start operating.

•Make sure the image in the viewfinder is stable, then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions.

•Close-up shooting.

•In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night.

•In locations where flash photography is prohibited, such as art museums and theater stages.

•In situations where your footing is uncertain.

•In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used.

•When panning subjects in motion.

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