Camcorder User Manual

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

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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]

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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

[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:

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