Image Stabilization - how much of a difference does it make? Thoughts?
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Just to expand Marty's point a bit... With a non-image stabilized camera, the rule of thumb for a 4/3 camera is to use a shutter speed of 1/(2 X FocalLength) sec or faster in order to avoid camera shake blurring. With the E-500 and a 200mm lens, you would need to shoot handheld at a shutter speed of 1/400 sec or faster in order to avoid camera shake blurring. With the E-620 and a 200mm lens with image stabilization engaged, however, you could use a shutter speed of 1/100 sec or possibly as slow as 1/50 sec. Note that image stabilization will not stop blurring from subject motion.
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Any comments on the SteadyShot® image stabilization w/ Active mode as compared to the Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) as found on the HDR-CX300? I am concerned that the stabilization on the CX150 will not be adequate...any comments?
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Image stabilization can cause some subtle but strange behavior. If you don't want your subject in the middle of the picture, image stabilization will slowly try to put it there. I don't know how often this is a serious problem. Image stabilization is most useful for long zooms or walking shots. If you're using a tripod, you don't need it, might not want it.
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I don't find the speed a problem or much different from the other lenses, but without the VR, it makes a big difference in sharpness. The best use for this without the stabilization is with a tripod.
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Should add, not sure if stabilizes camera, but I have a D200 and D7000 and it helps with grip fatigue. And I don't worry about dropping camera.
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The only image stabilization you need is a high shutter speed. This is a great all-around lens for a new photographer.
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I just noticed this thread. MA, the GF2 does *not* have in-camera image stabilization. The camera menu is used to control the lens image stabilization. Turn OIS on using both the menu and the lens switch and you will be fine.
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My advice would be to use manual adjustments to keep the exposure to no longer than 1/30. I have no experience with stabilizing lenses. They serve to reduce some noise due to camera movement, and so are likely to improve the image. That said, the better solution would be to stabilize the camera (tripod), and if that is not an option, use Manual settings, adjust sensitivity and f-stop (etc), to allow for 1/30 or shorter exposure.
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no, this lens is not image stabilized. it is a good lens, very sharp but quite pricey.
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Thanks for the info Corey! I agree that zooming during recording can get a bit nauseating if done too much/too fast but it is a nice feature to have in certain instances. At least the zoom works before/after like it does on my old 3.2MP Cyber-shot. Thanks for clearing that up.
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it depends on the design of the lens. It won't affect the image quality though.
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I've noticed this as well. I wonder if it has something to do with the image stabilizer?
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Hi Austin, Yes It has image stabilization. It has Pan Smoothing, stabilization amount and rolling shutter correction. Hope this helps. Randell
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No, you will have no stabilization. You will, however, have a fast focusing outfit, usable for flying birds. The shutter speeds you need for that are so high that stabilization doesn't matter. I recommend this combination. If you get a second body, get a GX7 or Oly body to get the stabiization.
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Hi Craig J., I don't know if it has image stabilization. I returned it the same week. The closure on the lens would not open properly, after only taking one picture. I did some research and found out it was a common problem with this particular nikon camera.
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No, the body does not have image stabilization. Some of the lens do...the kit lens does but it isn't an ordinary kit lens. It is a superb piece of equipment.
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Read this review it does mention that this lens does have "image stabilization".....hope this helps...http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/tamron-18-270mm-3p5-6p3-vc-pzd