Canon PowerShot SX40 HS PowerShot SX40 HS Camera User Guide - Page 193

Information Displayed on the Screen 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 shooting movies, including strong camera shake that occurs when shooting movies while walking (Dynamic Mode). Reduces camera shake when panning while shooting*. Reduces subtle camera shake when shooting movies at max. telephoto (Powered IS). Reduces camera shake for macro photography (Hybrid IS). Disables image stabilization when the camera is attached to a tripod. However, image stabilization may be applied depending on the shooting conditions. * 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. 193