Canon HJ40x10B Operation Manual page 73

*(NOTES): 1) To activate the image stabilizer in a pinpoint fashion, set the switch mode to momentary
(MOM) for rapid switching.
2) If only panning will be performed repeatedly, set the stabilization direction to vertical
(V) only. This will not stabilize the horizontal (H) direction and will eliminate any unnatural
movement (see the note above) due to panning.
3) If the fluctuation of slow-moving low-frequency waves is noticeable in still shots, set the
stabilization characteristics to MAX (setting of the horizontal and vertical according to the
fluctuation direction) to improve the anti-vibration effect.
Relationship between the image stabilizer status and switching/setting switch
Automatic lock when camera power is off
IS Power Off Switch
Standby syatus
*(NOTES): Whether the image stabilizer is operating or in standby when the lock is released will depend
on the IS ON/OFF switch setting mode. When set to alternate (ALT) operation, the image stabi-
lizer is operating. When set to momentary (MOM) operation, the image stabilizer is in standby.
Lock status
IS Power On Lever
Lock release status
Operating status
IS ON/OFF Switch
SW MODE
(ALT / MOM)
Stabilization direction (H+V / V)
Stabilization characteristics (STD / MAX)
Operating environment setting switches
E27
(Power-off status during
transport)
(Power-on status during
photography)
: Switch operation