Tips on Using the Image Stabilizer
The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
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blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when you
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are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long
exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to
ON, the Image Stabilizer may introduce errors.
The Image Stabilizer might not be fully effective
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in the following cases:
• You shoot from a violently moving vehicle.
• 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
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when set at ON than normal shooting at OFF,
resulting in fewer shots and a shorter movie
shooting time.
The Image Stabilizer operates for about two
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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
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7/30/33, ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, ELAN II/
ELAN II E/50/50E, REBEL 2000/300, IX, IX Lite/
IX7, and D30, the Image Stabilizer will not work
during self-timer operation.
Using a tripod also stabilizes the image.
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However, depending on the kind of tripod and
shooting conditions, sometimes it may be better
to turn off the Image Stabilizer function.
Even with a monopod, the Image Stabilizer will
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be as effective as during hand-held shooting.
However, depending on the shooting conditions,
there are cases in which the Image Stabilizer
may be less effective.
The Image Stabilizer also operates when the
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lens is used with the EF12 II/EF25 II Extension
Tube, and the EF1.4X III/EF2X III Extender.
Depending on the camera there may be image
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shake, such as after releasing the shutter.
However, this does not affect shooting.
If you use the camera's Custom Function to
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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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