Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM - Manual (Page 9)

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You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF
mode.
This function provides optimal image stabilization
depending on shooting conditions (such as
shooting still subjects and following shots).
1
Set the STABILIZER switch to ON.
● ● If you are not going to use the image stabilizer
function, set the switch to OFF.
2
When you press the shutter button halfway,
the Image Stabilizer will start operating.
● ● Make sure the image in the viewfinder is stable,
then press the shutter button the rest of the way
down to take the picture.
Image Stabilizer
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● ● When shooting a still subject, it compensates for
camera shake in all directions.
● ● It compensates for vertical camera shake during
following shots in a horizontal direction, and
compensates for horizontal camera shake during
following shots in a vertical direction.
● ● When you use a tripod, the Image Stabilizer
should be turned off to save battery power.
● ● Even with a monopod, the Image Stabilizer will
be as effective as during hand-held shooting.
However, depending on the shooting environment,
the Image Stabilizer effect may be less effective.
● ● The image stabilizer function also operates when the
lens is used with an Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25 II.
● ● If you set the camera’s Custom Function to
change the assigned button to operate the AF,
the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press
the newly assigned AF button.
● ● The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
● ● The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective
if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or
other transportation.
● ● The Image Stabilizer consumes more power
than normal shooting, so fewer shots can be
taken if you use the function.
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