Lens Image Stabilizer

When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.

* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.

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Set the IS switch to <1>.

Also set the camera’s power switch to <1>.

Press the shutter button halfway.

XThe Image Stabilizer will operate.

Take the picture.

When the picture looks steady in the viewfinder, press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

The Image Stabilizer cannot correct “subject blur”, when the subject moves at the time of exposure.

For bulb exposures, set the IS switch to <2>. If <1> is set, Image Stabilizer misoperation may occur.

The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as on a rocking boat.

The Image Stabilizer can operate with the lens focus mode switch set to either <AF> or <MF>.

When using a tripod, you can still shoot with the IS switch set to <1> with no problem. However, to save battery power, setting the IS switch to <2> is recommended.

The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a monopod.

Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the shooting conditions. However, the following lenses switch the IS mode automatically:

• EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM • EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

• EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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