An introduction to Image Stabilization
An introduction to Image Stabilization | ||
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Image stabilization is one very cool feature for macro photography and is found on an increasing number of digital cameras. When IS mode is activated, the camera or lens makes adjustments to counter camera shake by moving lens elements or the sensor itself. Which method is used depends on which digital camera you have. Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, and others use optical image stabilization, while Minolta builds the technology right into the camera. Most photographers think of image stabilization only in terms of how it allows them to shoot at a slower shutter speed in low light without the need of a tripod. Or, they might consider anti-shake technology a help when using a long telephoto lens at lower than what would be considered the minimum shutter speed. Yet, one of the best applications of image stabilization is for close-ups. With IS activated, you can shoot many macro photos without a tripod and avoid the effects of camera shake, which is magnified at close-up distances. You might be able to get sharp photos at 1/125th second that would otherwise require 1/500th second without stabilization. | ||