How to set the Image Stabilizer. - LUMIX S-Series
Applicable Shooting modes
Applicable Recording modes
The camera can use both the in-body image stabilizer and the in-lens image stabilizer. Of the Dual I.S. modes that effectively combine two image stabilizers, this supports [Dual I.S.2]/ [Dual I.S.2] with high correction efficiency. Furthermore, during video recording, you can use the 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer that incorporates electronic stabilization.
Available image stabilizers (As of January 2019)
- Image stabilizers that can be used will differ depending on the attached lens.
| Attached Lens | Available Image Stabilizer | Example of Screen Display |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic lenses with Image Stabilization Function | Body + Lens (Dual I.S.2) | [Dual 2 Stabilization] |
| Other Manufacturer’s Lenses with Image Stabilization Function | Body or Lens | [In Body Stabilizer]/ [Lens Stabilization] |
| Lenses without Image Stabilizer | Body | [In Body Stabilizer] |
| Lenses without Communication Function | Body | [In Body Stabilizer] |
- The 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer can be used with any lenses.
Using the Image Stabilizer
- When using a lens with an O.I.S. switch, set it to [On].
- When using lenses without a function for communicating with this camera, a message asking you to check the focal length setting is displayed after you turn on the camera. Correctly operating the image stabilization function requires that the focal length be set to match the attached lens. Set the focal length in accordance as prompted by the message. This can also be set using the menu.
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Note:
- When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera shake alert icon [] may be displayed on the recording screen. If this is displayed, we recommend using a tripod, the Self-Timer or the Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional).
- We recommend turning off the image stabilizer function when using a tripod.
- The image stabilizer may cause vibration or produce operational sound during operation, but these are not malfunctions.
- When the following function is being used, the image
stabilizer function is not available:
- [High Resolution Mode]
- You can display the reference point and check the camera
shake status:
- [Settings] → [Rear Display] → [I.S. Status Scope]
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may be displayed on the recording screen. If this is
displayed, we recommend using a tripod, the Self-Timer or the
Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional).
Image Stabilizer Settings
Set the image stabilizer movement to match the recording situation.
[Menu/Set] → [Still Shooting] → [Still Camera Settings] → Select [Image Stabilizer]
| [Operation Mode] | Sets the stabilization movement (blur) to match the recording method (normal, panning). | |
|---|---|---|
| [Body(B.I.S.)] / [Lens(O.I.S.)] | [Body] | Uses the in-body image stabilizer. |
| [Lens Stabilizer] | Uses the in-lens image stabilizer. | |
| This can be set when using other manufacturer’s lenses with an image stabilization function. | ||
| When to Activate | Always | The image stabilizer is always operating. |
| Half-Shutter | The image stabilizer operates when the shutter button is pressed halfway. | |
| [E-Stabilization (Video)] |
Camera shake during video recording is corrected along the
vertical, horizontal, roll, pitch, and yaw axes through the
combined use of the in-lens, in-body, and electronic
stabilizers. (5-Axis Hybrid Stabilizer)
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| [Boost I.S. (Video)] | Increases the effectiveness of the image stabilizer during video recording. This effect can help provide a stable composition when you want to perform recording from a fixed perspective. | |
| [Focal Length Set] | When using lenses without a function for communicating with this camera, manually set the focal length. | |
- Operation modes that can be used will differ depending on the used lenses and on [Body(B.I.S.)/Lens(O.I.S.)] settings.
- [Panning (Auto)] is not displayed when using other manufacturer’s lenses with an image stabilization function with [Body(B.I.S.)/Lens(O.I.S.)] set to [ ]. Set to either [Panning (Left/Right)] or [Panning (Up/Down)] to suit the panning direction.
- When using lenses with an O.I.S. switch, the camera’s operation mode cannot be set to [Off].
- When the following functions are being used,
[Operation Mode] switches to [Normal
Stabilizer]:
- [Video Rec.]/[6K/4K PHOTO]/[Post-Focus]
- You can register functions to [Fn]:
- [ Settings] → [ Dial Rotating Counter Clockwis] → [Fn Set] → Setting in [REC mode] → [Image Stabilizer]
[Boost I.S. (Video)]
Increase the effectiveness of the image stabilizer during video recording. This effect can help provide a stable composition when you want to perform recording from a fixed perspective.
Settings [On]/[Off]
- When [Boost I.S. (Video)] is operating, [Boost Stabilizer] is displayed on the recording screen.
- To change composition while recording, first set this to [Off] before moving the camera. To set this to [Off] during recording, use [Fn].
- Longer focal lengths will result in weaker stabilization.
- When [Body(B.I.S.)/Lens(O.I.S.)] is set to [Lens Stabilization], [Boost I.S. (Video)] is not available.
