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Reducing Camera Shake

When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.

Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode.

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Tap “MENU”.

Tap Movie Play

Tap “DIS” (image stabilizer).

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Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection.

Tap batsu to exit the menu.

Tap RETURN to return to the previous screen.

Tap the desired setting.

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Setting Details
IMAGE_STABILIZER_OFF   OFF

Deactivates image stabilizer.

IMAGE_STABILIZER_EIS   ON

Reduces camera shake under normal shooting conditions.

IMAGE_STABILIZER_AIS   ON (AIS)

Reduces camera shake more effectively when shooting bright scenes on the wide angle end.
Only on the wide angle end (approx. 5x).

Setting the Enhanced AIS Mode

The area of correction in the enhanced AIS mode is greater than that in the AIS mode. Camera shake can be reduced more effectively even when recording is performed by zooming from wide angle to telephoto, or moving together with the subject.
Set the enhanced AIS mode as follows.

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Assign “DIS” to the USER button.
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Press and hold the USER button.

The Enhanced AIS mode is set and IMAGE_STABILIZER_+2 is displayed. The mode is canceled when the button is released.
To perform recording in the Enhanced AIS mode, press the record button while holding the USER button. The mode is canceled when recording is stopped.

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Memo

  • It is recommended to set the image stabilizer to “OFF” when shooting a subject of little movement with the unit on a tripod.
  • Complete stabilization may not be possible if camera shake is excessive.
  • This setting is effective for video recording only.