What is image stabilisation? A simple layman’s guide

What image stabilizer and you should use it? If you are new to photography you may understand some questions about some of the technology and equipment.

In layman guide our latest tools fundamental questions we answer some of the most common photographers how to use image stabilization.

What is image stabilization?

Image stabilization is a technology that helps you take sharp handheld shots at shutter speeds below. Effectively, the technology allows the lens to compensate for any movement in the camera or lens that can produce images of out-of-focus.

Different manufacturers refers to technology by different names. For example, using a Canon image stabilization (IS), while Nikon called vibration reduction (VR).

Some rooms are equipped with image stabilization built in itself, but is most commonly found in the lens, where a small movement has the effect of disproportionately more than the camera body.

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When I use image stabilization?

You can use IS often when hand-holding the camera, but comes into its own when using a long lens that is difficult to hold steady.

Or when the low brightness level, which leads to a longer exposure time and therefore a long time for the vibration takes place. You'll find the on / off lens image stabilization system on the lens barrel ..

When you must not use image stabilization?

You do not need to use image stabilization when the camera on a tripod, so it is best to stop. (While some rooms meaning that the camera is moving and automatically disable it, many are not so IS manual controls.)

Movement image stabilization system "intern" has the potential to cause camera shake during long exposures. Also, it is best to switch it off when panning the camera to shoot action.

How effective is image stabilization?

Image stabilization is very effective. Depending on the system and conditions, we can help you get a clear view up to four stops slower than would normally be expected.

But remember: the only image stabilization helps prevent blur due to camera shake. You still get a blurred image when the shutter speed is too slow.