44The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimizethe camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distantsubjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in darkconditions without a flash.* This option is not available in the mode.Setting the Image Stabilizer FunctionShooting ModeContinuousYou can check the effect of the IS mode on image bluron the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) since the IS moderuns continually. This makes it easier to composeimages and focus on subjects.Shoot Only *Shoot Only IS mode is only activated when the shutterbutton is pressed. When set to [Continuous], someblurring may occur depending on the subjects. In ShootOnly mode, subjects can be taken without concern forany unnatural movement that may appear on the LCDmonitor (or viewfinder).Panning * This option only stabilizes the effect of up and downcamera motions on the image. This option isrecommended for shooting objects moving horizontally.1 (Rec.) Menu [IS Mode][Continuous]*/[Shoot Only]/[Planning]/[Off].See Menus and Settings (p. 27).* Default setting.