Introduction121 About this ManualRecording3 Image StabilizerImage StabilizerUse the image stabilizer to compensate for camcorder shake in order toachieve steadier shots. There are 3 methods of image stabilization; selectthe method that best suits your needs.1 Open the [Image Stabilizer] submenu.[l Camera Setup] [Image Stabilizer]2 Select the desired option and then press SET.• The icon of the selected mode appears on the bottom of the screen.OptionsNOTES• By default, assignable button 1 is set to [Standard] but you can also setit for another assignable button instead. You can press the button toactivate standard IS.• If you set an assignable button to [Dynamic IS] or [Powered IS](0 111), you can press the button to turn the assigned mode on oroff.• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer maynot be able to fully compensate.• When you are using [Dynamic] mode the edges of the picture may be[l Camera Setup][Image Stabilizer][Standard]Operating modes:[Powered] Q: Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary andzooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios (themore you approach the telephoto end). This mode is notsuitable for tilting and panning shots.[Dynamic] P: Dynamic IS compensates for a higher degree ofcamcorder shake, such as when shooting while walking,and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wideangle.[Standard] O: Standard IS compensates for a lower degree ofcamcorder shake, such as when shooting while remainingstationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-lookingscenes.[Off]: Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on atripod.Operating modesindicates that a function is available in theoperating mode indicated and indicates that thefunction is not available. For a detailed explanation,refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off (0 27).When a procedure requires selecting an option,the available options are listed within or after theprocedure. Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menuoptions as they are displayed on screen.The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. Fora detailed explanation on how to use the menus,refer to Using the Menus (0 30). For a concisesummary of all available menu options and settings,refer to the appendix Menu Options (0 169).When a function requires the use of the menu,the quick reference shows the submenus and,when applicable, the default setting for themenu item. The example illustration indicatesthat you can find the function by selecting the[l Camera Setup] menu and then the [ImageStabilizer] menu item.COPYDownloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals
