9.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
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We recommend setting the O.I.S. switch to [OFF] when using a tripod.
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We recommend taking pictures with the viewfinder when panning in [
].
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The 5-axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer function automatically functions while recording motion
pictures. This decreases the jitter of the image when recording motion pictures while zooming
or walking, etc.
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The recording range may become narrower.
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If you record a motion picture with [Rec Quality] set to [VGA/4M/30p], the stabilizer function
may be less effective compared to other picture quality settings.
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The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
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When there is a lot of jitter.
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When the zoom magnification is high.
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In digital zoom range.
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When taking pictures while following a moving subject.
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When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
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The panning effect in [
] is more difficult to achieve in the following cases.
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In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s day.
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When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second
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When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving slowly. (The
background will not become a blur.)
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When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactorily.
Not available in these cases:
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The [
]([Normal]) stabilizer is not available for [Panorama Shot] in Scene Guide Mode.
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The stabilizer is not available for [High Speed Video].
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The 5-axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer function is not available when recording a motion picture
with [Rec Quality] set to [4K/100M/30p].
