Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started page 229

IS Mode Icons
Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS)
and displays the following icons when in A mode
Reduces camera shake when
shooting still images.
Reduces camera shake when
panning while shooting*.
Reduces camera shake for macro
photography (Hybrid IS).
* Appears on the screen when following the motion of a subject while shooting (panning). While
following a subject moving horizontally, only vertical camera shake will be reduced (horizontal
image stabilization will be disabled). Additionally, when shooting subjects moving vertically,
only horizontal camera shake will be reduced.
If [IS Mode] is set to [Off] (p. 168), image stabilization will be disabled, and
icons will not appear on the screen.
Information Displayed on the Screen
Reduces camera shake when
shooting movies, including strong
camera shake that occurs when
shooting movies while walking
(Dynamic Mode).
Reduces subtle camera shake
when shooting movies at max.
telephoto (Powered IS).
Disables image stabilization when
the camera is attached to a tripod.
However, image stabilization may
be applied depending on the
shooting conditions.
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