Canon G10 PowerShot G10 Camera User Guide - Page 87

85 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Available Shooting Modes p. 300 The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash. Options Display on the LCD monitor* Summary Off - Continuous Since IS mode runs continuously, you can check the effect it has on image blur on the LCD monitor. This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects. Shoot Only This mode is only activated when the shutter button is pressed. When set to [Continuous], some blurring may be noticeable depending on the subjects, however in Shoot Only mode, subjects can be taken without concern for any unnatural movement that may appear on the LCD monitor. Panning This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down camera motions on the image. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. * If you are using a converter lens (sold separately) and the [Converter] setting is enabled, the icons that appear will differ (p. 263). 1 Select [IS Mode]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [IS Mode].