The Lens’ Image Stabilizer Cannot Be Set (EOS M5)
Solution
The menu item [IS Mode] is not displayed in the following cases:
・When EF or EF-S lense is attached
・When EF-M lense with no Image Stabilizer function attached.
Also, even in EF-M lenses with Image Stabilizer function, when set to the [
] [
] [
] [
]modes, [IS Mode] is not displayed.
] [
] [
] [
]modes, [IS Mode] is not displayed.NOTE
- Lenses with built-in image stabilization are named with "IS". IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
For non-IS lenses, such as EF-M 22mm F2 STM, the [IS Mode] menu option will not be displayed.
For lenses equipped with an IS feature, such as EF-M 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM, refer to the following procedure to set IS. At the time of purchase, the [IS Mode] option is set to [Continuous].
1. Set the camera’s power switch to [ON].
2. Press the [MENU] button.

3. Press the [
], [
] buttons or turn the [
] dial to choose the [
- 4] tab.
], [
] buttons or turn the [
] dial to choose the [
- 4] tab.Press the [
], [
] buttons or turn the [
] dial to choose [IS Settings], then press the [
] button.
], [
] buttons or turn the [
] dial to choose [IS Settings], then press the [
] button.
4. Press the [
], [
] buttons or turn the [
] dial to choose [IS Mode], and then press the [
] button.
], [
] buttons or turn the [
] dial to choose [IS Mode], and then press the [
] button.
5. Press the [
], [
] buttons or turn the [
] dial to choose the desired option, and then press the [
] button.
], [
] buttons or turn the [
] dial to choose the desired option, and then press the [
] button.
| Continuous | Corrects camera movement or camera shake using built-in image stabilization performed by the lens. |
| Off | Deactivates image stabilization. |
6. To return to the previous screen, press the [MENU] button.
NOTE
- If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off].
[IS Mode] is not displayed for lenses other than EF-M lenses.
Use the image stabilization switch on the lens instead.
The Image Stabilizer will operate when the lens’ [STABILIZER] (Image Stabilizer switch) is set to [ON] as shown in the bellow image.
Non-IS EF lenses do not include a [STABILIZER] (Image Stabilizer switch).
