Image Stabilizer

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This camera can use both the in-body image stabilizer and the in-lens image stabilizer.

It is compatible with the Dual I.S.2 system that is an effective combination of the 2 image stabilizers.

Furthermore, during video recording, you can use the 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer that incorporates electronic stabilization.

Combinations of lenses and image stabilizers (As of April 2023)

Image stabilizers that can be used will differ depending on the attached lens.

Attached lens	Available image stabilizer	Example of icon
Panasonic lenses with image stabilization function	Body+Lens (Dual I.S.2)
Other manufacturers’ lenses with image stabilization function	Body or Lens	/
Lenses without image stabilizer function	Body
Lenses without function to communicate with this camera	Body

The 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer ( character_reference [E-Stabilization (Video)]) can be used with any lenses.

character_diamond Using the Image Stabilizer

When using a lens with an O.I.S. switch, set the switch on the lens to [ON].

When using a lens that does not have a communication function with this camera, after turning on the camera, a message asking for confirmation of the lens information is displayed.

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. ( character_reference [Lens Information])

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When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera shake alert icon [ icon_jitter ] 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.

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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

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When using a lens that does not have a communication function with this camera, you can hide the message asking for confirmation of the lens information that is displayed after turning on the camera:

( character_reference [Lens Info. Confirmation])

You can display the reference point and check the camera shake status:

( character_reference [I.S. Status Scope])

Image Stabilizer Settings

Set the image stabilizer operation to match the recording situation.

Picture: button_menu-set [ icon_picture ] [ icon_photo-other ] Select [Image Stabilizer]

Video: button_menu-set [ icon_movie ] [ icon_video-other ] Select [Image Stabilizer]

[Operation Mode]

Sets the stabilization movement (blur) to match the recording method (normal, panning). ( character_reference [Operation Mode])

[Body(B.I.S.) / Lens(O.I.S.)]

[ icon_stabilizer_body ] ([Body]): The in-body image stabilizer corrects for vertical, horizontal, and rotational shake.

[ icon_stabilizer_lens ] ([Lens + Body (Roll)]): The in-lens image stabilizer corrects for vertical and horizontal shake, while the in-body image stabilizer corrects for rotational shake.

This can be set when using other manufacturers’ 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 image stabilizers. (5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer)

The [ icon_stabilizer ] on the recording screen changes to [ icon_stabilizer-5-axis-normal ] while [E-Stabilization (Video)] is functioning.

The angle of view may become narrower if set to [ON].

[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. ( character_reference [Boost I.S. (Video)])

[Anamorphic (Video)]

You can switch to an image stabilizer that suits anamorphic recording. ( character_reference [Anamorphic (Video)])

[Lens Information]

When using a lens that does not have a communication function with the camera, register the lens information in the camera. ( character_reference [Lens Information])

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When the following functions are being used, [When to Activate] is fixed to [ALWAYS]:

– [ icon_stabilizer_lens ] ([Body(B.I.S.) / Lens(O.I.S.)])

– [ icon_mode-p-motion_table ] mode

– [S&Q] mode

– Video recording

When the following functions are being used, [E-Stabilization (Video)] is not available:

– [S&Q] mode

– [Live Cropping]

character_diamond [Operation Mode]

Set the stabilization movement (blur) to match the recording method (normal, panning).

icon_stabilizer [Normal]

Corrects vertical, horizontal, and rotational camera shake.

This function is suitable for normal recording.

icon_panning_auto [Panning (Auto)]

Automatically detects the panning direction, and corrects vertical and horizontal camera shake.

This function is suitable for panning.

icon_panning [Panning (Left/Right)]

Corrects vertical camera shake.

This is suitable for horizontal panning.

icon_panning-lr [Panning (Up/Down)]

Corrects horizontal camera shake.

This is suitable for vertical panning.

[OFF]

Turns the image stabilization function OFF.

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 manufacturers’ lenses with an image stabilization function with [Body(B.I.S.) / Lens(O.I.S.)] set to [ icon_stabilizer_lens ]. 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]. Set the switch on the lens to [OFF].

When the following functions are being used, [Operation Mode] switches to [ icon_stabilizer ] ([Normal]):

– [ icon_mode-p-motion_table ] mode

– [S&Q] mode

– Video recording

character_diamond [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, [ icon_stabilizer-lock ] 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 the Fn button. ( character_reference Fn Buttons)

Longer focal lengths will result in weaker stabilization.

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When [Body(B.I.S.) / Lens(O.I.S.)] is set to [ icon_stabilizer_lens ], [Boost I.S. (Video)] is not available.

character_diamond [Anamorphic (Video)]

You can switch to an image stabilizer that suits anamorphic recording.

Settings:

[ icon_stabilizer-anamo2 ]([2.0×])/[ icon_stabilizer-anamo18 ]([1.8×])/[ icon_stabilizer-anamo15 ]([1.5×])/[ icon_stabilizer-anamo133 ]([1.33×])/[ icon_stabilizer-anamo130 ]([1.30×])/[OFF]

Make settings to suit the magnification of the anamorphic lens you are using.

While [Anamorphic (Video)] is functioning, the set magnification appears on the image stabilizer icons on the recording screen, as shown by [ icon_stabilizer-anamo2 ] and [ icon_stabilizer-anamo-erectroc2 ].

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When [Boost I.S. (Video)] is set, [Boost I.S. (Video)] is prioritized.

When the following function is being used, [Anamorphic (Video)] is fixed to [OFF]:

– [ icon_stabilizer_lens ] ([Body(B.I.S.) / Lens(O.I.S.)])

Image stabilizer functions on your lens may not work correctly. Turn off the image stabilizer function on your lens if this is the case.

character_diamond [Lens Information]

Match the in-body image stabilizer with the information of the lens you register.

Press character_up character_down to select the lens information to use and then press button_menu-set or button_joy-stick-push_s .

In the default setting, the lens information for 6 lenses with a focal length of between 24 mm and 135 mm is registered.

The lens information for up to 12 lenses can be registered.

Registering, modifying, and deleting lens information

Press to select the lens information and then press [DISP.].

If lens information that has not been registered is selected, press button_menu-set or button_joy-stick-push_s to proceed to Step 3.

Press to select [Edit], [Sorting], or [Delete] and then press or .

You can change the display order of lens information by selecting [Sorting].

The lens information is deleted when you select [Delete].

You cannot delete the lens information for a lens that is being used.

Enter the lens Information.

The lens information changes if the lens information has already been registered.

(If lens information that has not been registered is selected) Press [DISP.] to register the lens information.

[Focal Length]

Enter the focal length.

The live view images can be enlarged for display when you rotate image_rear-dial_s .

[I.S. Area]

You can set the range of stabilisation for the image stabiliser so that vignetting does not occur due to the image stabiliser.

[70%]/[80%]/[90%]/[100%]

Rotate image_rear-dial_s to select the range of stabilisation, then press button_menu-set or button_joy-stick-push_s to confirm.

When the four edges are selected by pressing character_up character_down character_left character_right , the in-body image stabiliser works and you can see if there is any vignetting. If vignetting has occurred, set again to a smaller range.

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How to enter characters ( character_reference Entering Characters)

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