Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Instructions Manual page 13

Image Stabilizer
The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
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blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
Set the STABILIZER switch to <OFF> when
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you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting
(long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is
set to <ON>, the image stabilizer function may
introduce errors.
The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective
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if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or
other transportation.
The Image Stabilizer consumes more power
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than normal shooting, resulting in fewer shots
and a shorter movie shooting time.
The image stabilizer operates for about two
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seconds even when your finger is off the
shutter button. Do not remove the lens while
the stabilizer is in operation. This will cause a
malfunction.
With the EOS-1V/HS, 3, ELAN 7E/ELAN
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7/30/33, ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/
ELAN II E/50/50E, REBEL 2000/300, IX, IX Lite/
IX7, and D30, the Image Stabilizer will not work
during self-timer operation.
Using a tripod also stabilizes the image.
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However, depending on the kind of tripod and
shooting conditions, sometimes it may be better
to turn off the Image Stabilizer function.
Even with a monopod, the Image Stabilizer will
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be as effective as during hand-held shooting.
However, depending on the shooting conditions,
there are cases in which the Image Stabilizer
effect may be less effective.
The image stabilizer function also operates when
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the lens is used with an Extension Tube EF12 II
or EF25 II.
Depending on the camera there may be image
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shake, such as after releasing the shutter.
However, this does not affect shooting.
If you set the camera's Custom Function to
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change the assigned button to operate the AF,
the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press
the newly assigned AF button.
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