Canon Optura Instruction Manual

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Using the FullRange of Features24ETurning the Optical Image Stabilizer On/OffWith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeableduring telephoto recording. However, the OPTURA’s Optical Image Stabilizerallows you to obtain steady recordings even at 14× or 35× magnification. Unlikeelectronic image stabilizers, it causes no loss of picture quality. The Optical ImageStabilizer can compensate for a wide range of camera movement — you canrecord stable images even if you are shooting from a moving car.Before you start recording, open the rear button cover and push the i on/offbutton to turn the image stabilizer on or off.• The i mark appears in the display when the stabilizer is on.• The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to the[ (Easy Recording) position.Notes:• The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camera shake.• Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camera is mounted on a tripod.• The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual when the tele-converter(optional) is attached.