98 VideoNOTES• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer maynot be able to fully compensate.• [ Dynamic] is available only when [Zoom Type] is set to[ Optical].• For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder fromside to side or tilt it up and down, we recommend setting the IS modeto [ Dynamic] or [ Standard].Pre-RecordingThe camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you pressY, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportuni-ties. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to startrecording.Operating modes:1 Activate the pre-recording function.• z will appear on the screen.• Repeat, selecting [OFF], to turn off pre-recording.Powered ISYou can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even morepowerful. Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary andzooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios (the more youapproach the telephoto end). Holding the LCD panel with your lefthand will add to the stability of the shot.• By default, the custom control button (A 180) is set to[È Powered IS].[FUNC.] > [È Powered IS] > [ON] > [X][FUNC.] > [z Pre REC] > [ON] > [X]
