About The Lens Image Stabilizer - Canon Xsi Instruction Manual

About the Lens Image Stabilizer

The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
IS lens as an example.
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
The Image Stabilizer is not effective for moving subjects.
The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as
on a rocking boat.
The Image Stabilizer can operate with the focus mode switch set to
either <f> or <g>.
If the camera is mounted on a tripod, you can save battery power by
switching the IS switch to <2>.
The Image Stabilizer can operate even when the camera is mounted on
a monopod.
Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the
shooting conditions. However, the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
switches the IS mode automatically.
Set the IS switch to <1>.
1
Set the camera's power switch to
<1>.
Press the shutter button halfway.
2
The Image Stabilizer will operate.
Take the picture.
3
When the picture looks steady in the
viewfinder, press the shutter button
completely to take the picture.
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