Image Stabilization60Image StabilizationUse the image stabilizer to compensate for camcorder shake in order to achieve steadier shots. The camcorderoffers the following IS modes.Standard IS (¯): Standard IS compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, for example, for handheldshots while you remain stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes.Dynamic IS (°): Dynamic IS compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shootingwhile walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.Powered IS (±): Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects usinghigh zoom ratios (the more you approach the telephoto end). This mode is not suitable for tilting and panningshots.Dynamic IS or Standard IS1 Select [Image Stabilizer].> [v $ Camera Setup] > [Image Stabilizer]2 Select [¯ Standard] (Standard IS) or [° Dynamic] (Dynamic IS) and then select [X].• Select [® Off] instead to turn off the image stabilization, for example, when the camcorder is mounted ona tripod.• The icon of the selected mode appears at the top of the screen.Powered ISPress and hold the POWERED IS button as long as you want toactivate Powered IS.• ± appears in yellow at the top of the screen while Powered IS isactivated.Operating modes:
