Canon FS400 FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual - Page 54

Advanced Image Stabilization The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select the image stabilization mode according to the shooting conditions. Operating modes: FUNC. [ Menu] Desired IS mode [Image Stabilizer] FUNC. Options ( Default value) [ Dynamic] Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle. [ Standard] Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes. With this setting, the field of view will be wider at full wide-angle. [ Off] Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod. NOTES • The image stabilizer may not be able to successfully eliminate all blur if the camcorder or the subject is moving too much. • The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast, with a recurring, repetitive pattern or without vertical lines. • When [Image Stabilizer] is set to [ Dynamic], if the background's movement does not appear natural, select [ Standard] or [ Off]. Pre-Recording The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press Start/Stop , ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording. 54 Š Video