Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Instruction page 10

Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
• The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
• Set the STABILIZER switch to
taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long
exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to
the image stabilizer function may introduce errors.
• The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective
in the following cases:
• You shoot while riding on a bumpy road.
• You move the camera dramatically for a
panning shot in Mode 1.
• You shoot using techniques other than
following shots in Mode 2.
• The Image Stabilizer consumes more power
than normal shooting, so fewer shots can be
taken if you use the function.
• The image stabilizer operates for about two
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
7/30/33, ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN
II/ELAN IIE/50/50E, REBEL 2000/300, IX, and
D30, the Image Stabilizer will not work during
self-timer operation.
• When you use a tripod, the Image Stabilizer
when you are
• The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held
,
• The image stabilizer function also operates
• Pictures may look distorted after being taken
• If you set the camera's Custom Function to
should be turned off to save battery power.
photography and photography with a monopod.
when the lens is used with an Extension Tube
EF12 ll or EF25 ll.
depending on the camera, but this doesn't affect
shooting.
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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