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Setting the Image Stabilizer Function

Available Shooting Modes

 

 

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The Image Stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash.

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur

 

 

 

Continuous

on the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This makes it easier to compose images and focus on

 

 

 

 

subjects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is

 

 

 

Shoot Only

pressed, so subjects will be captured with reduced blur

 

 

 

 

 

 

even if their movements on the LCD monitor are not

 

 

 

 

 

 

smooth.

 

 

 

 

This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down

 

 

 

Panning

camera motions on the image. This option is

 

 

 

 

recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally.

1 Select [IS Mode].

1.Press the button.

2.In the menu, use the or button to select [IS Mode].

2 Accept the setting.

1.Use the or button to select an image stabilizer option.

2.Press the button.

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Canon IXUS82IS, IXUS 80IS manual Setting the Image Stabilizer Function, Select is Mode

IXUS 80IS, IXUS82IS specifications

The Canon IXUS 82 IS and IXUS 80 IS compact digital cameras are notable models from Canon's esteemed lineup, celebrated for their portability and user-friendly features. These cameras were designed to deliver quality photography experiences in a lightweight and stylish package, making them ideal choices for everyday photographers.

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