Using the optical image stabilizer – Panasonic DMC-FX5PP User Manual

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Recording pictures (advanced)

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Using the Optical Image Stabilizer

Preparation
• Set the mode dial except for [

]/[

]/[

]. (P29)

1

Select [STABILIZER] and set it.

• [OFF]:

When image stabilization is not
desired or when using a tripod.

• [MODE1]:

The stabilizer operates
continuously and can assist during
photocomposition.

• [MODE2]:

The stabilizer function is in standby
and activates at the moment the
shutter captures the image. This
mode offers a greater degree of
stabilization.

• Close the menu by pressing the

[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.

¬Suggestions/Tips ¬

• In [MODE2], the optical image

stabilizer icon turns yellow soon after
you turn the camera on to keep the
stabilizer function activated.

• While the optical image stabilizer icon

is displayed in yellow and if the
camera receives a strong shock, the
icon may be displayed in yellow for
longer time than usual.

• While the optical image stabilizer icon

is displayed in yellow, the stabilizer
function may not work sufficiently.

• While the optical image stabilizer icon

is displayed in yellow, the pictures on
screen also be stabilized. (same as in
[MODE1])

• The stabilizer function may not work

sufficiently in the following cases.
– When too much jitter occurs.
– In digital zoom range.
– When taking pictures while following

subjects in motion.

– When the shutter speed is extremely

slow due to darkness or other
reasons.

• Refer to P32 for information on jitter.
• The stabilizer function is fixed to

[MODE2] in Simple mode [

] and

Self-portrait mode [

].

SET

REVIEW

WB

SET

REVIEW

WB

MENU

REC

3

/

3

/

3

SETUP

PICT.ADJ.

STABILIZER

FLIP ANIM.

COL.EFFECT

OFF

MODE2

MODE1

EXIT

SET

SELECT

MENU

OFF

STANDARD

OFF

1

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