Capturing photos
Basic functions
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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 [
m
].
2 Select OIS.
3 Select an option.
Icon Description
O: OIS is deactivated.
On: OIS is activated.
Dual IS: The Dual Image Stabilizer (Dual IS) is activated.
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OIS may not function properly when:
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you move your camera to follow a moving subject
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you use the Digital zoom
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there is too much camera shake
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the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night scenes)
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the battery is low
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you capture a close-up shot
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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.
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If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this occurs, turn o
the camera, and then turn it on again.