About The Lens Image Stabilizer - Canon EOS 60D Instruction Manual

About the Lens image Stabilizer
When you use the iS lens' built-in image Stabilizer, camera shake is
corrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here is
based on the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 iS lens as an example.
* Is stands for Image Stabilizer.
_ Set the iS switch to <ON>.
_ Set also the camera's power switch to
<ON>.
_ ress the shutter button halfway.
_y,, T he image Stabilizer will operate.
_ Take the picture.
_ When the picture looks steady in the
viewfinder, press the shutter button
completely to take the picture.
#_ The Image Stabilizer may not be effective if the subject moves at the time
of exposure.
The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as
on a rocking boat.
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The Image Stabilizer can operate with the lens focus mode switch set to
either <AF> or <MF>.
If the camera is mounted on a tripod, you can save battery power by
switching the IS switch to <OFF>.
The Image Stabilizer can operate even when the camera is mounted on
a monopod.
Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manuahy to suit the
shooting conditions. However. the following lenses switch the IS mode
automatically:
* EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS * EF-S18-135mm fi3.5-5.6 IS
* EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM * EF-Sl 8-200mm ft3.5-5.6/S
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