Advanced Image Stabilization
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Advanced Image Stabilization
The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) so you can get nice,
stable shots. Select the image stabilization mode according to the shooting conditions.
1 Open the image stabilizer screen.
[FUNC.]
[Image Stabilizer]
2 Touch the desired IS mode and then touch [
a
].
Options
(
Default value)
NOTES
• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully
compensate.
• For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder from side to side or tilt it up and
down, we recommend setting [Image Stabilizer] to [
Dynamic] or [
Standard].
Operating modes:
[
Dynamic]
Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting
while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.
[
Standard]
Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while
remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes. Use this setting when
recording movies with the optional wide-converter or tele-converter.
[
Off]
Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.
Powered IS
You can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful. Powered IS is most
effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios (the more
you approach the telephoto end). Holding the LCD panel with your left hand will add to the stability
of the shot.
By default, Powered IS is assigned to assignable button 2.
Press and hold
Y
as long as you want to activate
Powered IS.
•
appears in yellow, while Powered IS is activated. The
degree of camcorder shake will be indicated by the icon itself
(
-
), but you can turn off this indication with the
7
[Camcorder Shake Indicator] setting.
• You can change the operation of the
Y
button (long
press or toggle on/off) with the
6
[POWERED IS Button] setting.
• Powered IS is available even when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [
Off].
Operating modes:
