Applications (Record)

6 Optical image stabilizer

Automatically detects and prevents jitter.

Settings cannot be changed in SIMPLE MODE (P.28) or in ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ (P.42) and ‘STARRY SKY’ (P.44) scene modes.

Hold down

Select mode

STABILIZER

OFF

MODE1

MODE2

SELECT SET DEMO.

MENU/SET

Cases where optical image stabilizer may be ineffective: Heavy jitter

High zoom ratio (digital zoom: P.27)

Fast-moving objects

Indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed)

MODE1: Constant correction

(Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine)

MODE2: Correction at moment shutter

button is pressed

(More effective than MODE1)

OFF:

Pictures deliberately taken with no

 

jitter correction

To view jitter/movement detection demo screen

Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on graph. (Estimate)

Large ← Small → Large

Press

(Press again to close)

Jitter

Movement detection

Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.

Automatic ISO sensitivity settings based on movement detection are only effective when using Intelligent ISO (P.46) and the ‘SPORTS’ (P.42), ‘BABY’ (P.42), and ‘PET’ (P.44) scene modes.

Use the movement detection demo with objects with contrasting coloring.

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Panasonic DMC-TZ3, DMC-TZ2 Optical image stabilizer, Jitter correction, To view jitter/movement detection demo screen

DMC-TZ3, DMC-TZ2 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-TZ2, introduced in 2007, marked a significant advancement in the compact digital camera market, combining portability with advanced photographic capabilities. Targeted at both amateur and seasoned photographers looking for a lightweight yet powerful option, the TZ2 offered a blend of features that made it stand out in its class.

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