Commonly Used Shooting Functions70See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214).* Only [Continuous] and [Off] can be set.The lens shift image stabilizer function (IS mode) allows you tominimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shootdistant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in darkconditions without a flash.z Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 13).z The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data onceit has been embedded.To imprint the date on all but size images, use the suppliedsoftware (ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser) or printersettings. For details, please see the user guide for eachproduct.Setting the Image Stabilizer FunctionShooting ModeOff Turns off the image stabilizer function.ContinuousYou can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur onthe LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually. Thismakes it easier to compose images and focus onsubjects.Shoot OnlyIS mode is only activated when the shutter button ispressed, so subjects will be captured with reduced blureven if their movements on the LCD monitor are notsmooth.PanningThis option only stabilizes the effect of up and downcamera motions on the image. This option isrecommended for shooting objects moving horizontally.
