Panasonic FZ20 IS (Images Stabilizer)

External Since: Aug 12, 2005 Posts: 1

It's hard for me to tell it's on. Does anyone out there with this
camera notice a big difference when on 12X and looking at a subject? I
have the IS in Mode 2, so it should be working all the time.

When I turn it on / off I cannot see a significant difference in the
visable shake.

External Since: Aug 01, 2005 Posts: 66

You might check if there is a selection for "exposure only" or
"full-time". This if you're on exposure only IS priority, then the
camera would not show you and IS image during framing and focus.

Change it to Full time if you want, but you'll drain the battery, and
you'll get lazy holding your camera steady. It's not for large amounts
of hand shake, it's for those uncontrollable hand holding issues,
breathing, slight movement and jitters, pressing of the sutter release
and such.