Capturing photos

Reducing camera shake

In Shooting mode, you can set either the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) or the Dual Image Stabilizer (DUAL IS) to reduce or eliminate picture blurriness from camera shake.

Before correction

After correction

1

In Shooting mode, press [

].

2

Select

or

→ Image Stabilizer.

3

Select an option.

 

 

Option Description

Off The Image Stabilizer is deactivated.

OIS The Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) is activated.

DUAL IS The Dual Image Stabilizer (DUAL IS) is activated.

•The Image Stabilizer may not function properly when: -- you move your camera to follow a moving subject -- you use the Digital zoom

-- there is too much camera shake

-- the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night scenes)

-- the battery is low

-- you capture a close-up shot

•If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when you use a tripod.

•The camera will correct photos optically only when the light source is brighter than fluorescent light.

•If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this occurs, turn off the camera, and then turn it on again.

•In Scene, Magic Plus and Movie modes, you can only use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS).

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