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.

Lens Stabilizer Information

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.

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]

Image Stabilizer Settings

Set the image stabilizer movement to match the recording situation.

[Menu/Set] → [Still Shooting] → [Still Camera Settings] → Select [Image Stabilizer]

Image Stabilizer Settings

[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) When [E-Stabilization (Video)] is operating, [Dual 2 Stabilization] or [ ] is displayed on the recording screen 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.
[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.