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Image stabilization: Photo camera vs Video camera

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The image stabilization system in a photo camera relies on having a glass element inside the lens or the sensor being able to shift movement based on camera vibration/shake.  The image stabilization inside a camcorder for example is more like a gimble system, it moves the entire container which holds the lens and sensor.

 

The first part of this video shows you how IS works for a photo camera.  This video shows lens shift IS.

 

Here is a video that shows how sensor shift IS works.

 

This is how IS works for a proper video camera.

 

The IS for a photo camera works for taking still images because it only captures a moment in time.  But when it comes to recording motion or moving images, it cannot compete with the type of smoothness provided by a system based on the idea of a gimble.

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 being able to shit movement

 

Interesting post, thanks for the info! Will check out the videos soon.

 

Might wanna fix that, though.

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Interesting post, thanks for the info! Will check out the videos soon.

 

Might wanna fix that, though.

 

thanks

Guide: DSLR or Video camera?, Guide: Film/Photo makers' useful resources, Guide: Lenses, a quick primer

Nikon D4, Nikon D800E, Fuji X-E2, Canon G16, Gopro Hero 3+, iPhone 5s. Hasselblad 500C/M, Sony PXW-FS7

ICT Consultant, Photographer, Video producer, Scuba diver and underwater explorer, Nature & humanitarian documentary producer

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