About os (optical stabilizer) features – SIGMA 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens for EF User Manual

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FOCUS PRESET (MEMORY RECALL) FUNCTION

With this function, it is possible to recall the focus position

that has been previously set. This enables photographers

to return to a fixed focus position instantly.

SIGMA

FOCUS RECALL

CANON

PRESET

NIKON

MEMORY RECALL

PRESET FOCUS POSITION

Set the focus point at the desired position and press the

Focus Preset (Memory Set) button.

It is possible to set the focus point irrespective of the AF

Function Setting switch position.

When the Beep switch

is ON, the lens will emit a

single beep.

RECALL FOCUS POSITION

It is possible to return to the fixed focus position by

pressing the AF Function Button.

When the Beep switch

is ON, the lens will emit a

double beep.

ABOUT OS (OPTICAL STABILIZER) FEATURES

This OS (Optical Stabilizer) lens effectively compensates

for image blurring caused by camera shake.

Set the OS (Optical Stabilizer) switch to Mode

1

.

P.3-(5)

Press the shutter button halfway down, confirm the image

in the viewfinder is stable then take the picture. (It takes

approximately 1 second to produce a stable image, after

pressing the shutter button halfway).

Mode

2

, detects the vertical camera shake, and overcomes

blurring. It is effective on subjects moving horizontal to the

camera.

The blurring compensation function of Optical Stabilizer

is effective for hand-held shooting. In the following

conditions, Optical Stabilizer may not function properly.

Shots from the a moving vehicle.

If there is a considerable camera motion or shake.

Please do not use Optical Stabilizer in the following

situations.

When the lens is mounted on a tripod.

Bulb (long time exposure).

Optical Stabilizer function is powered from the camera.

If the OS lens is attached to your camera and activated,

shooting capacity of your camera will be lower than with

conventional lenses used with the same camera. If you

are not using Optical Stabilizer, please turn

OFF

the

OS

switch, in order to prevent consumption of a battery.

Be sure to turn of

OS

switch to

OFF

position, before

attaching or detaching the lens to the camera.

The Optical Stabilizer continues to operate after you

release your finger from the shutter button, as long as

the exposure meter displays the exposure value. Never

remove the lens or remove the camera’s battery while the

image stabilizer is operating, you could damage the lens.

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