How is the image quality if i were to place this on a Lumix G5 since there's no image stabilization?
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To avoid blurry images use the reciprocal rule.. Focal length of 25mm(2x crop = 50mm) - be sure to use a shutter speed of 1/50s or faster.Blurry images <> mean objects or people moving in your image.
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I can't really answer that since my camera has image stabilization. Quality is great on my end
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The fast aperture (f/1.8) allows you to shoot at a faster shutter speed (reduced motion blur).
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Image quality will be great. Keep the shutter speed high enough to avoid shake, or use a tripod. Not all Lumix lenses have IS, including their wonderful 25 1.4.
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In moderately lit indoor conditions, it looks perfectly fine. The darker you get, the less quality it is (obviously, ;D). For example, I'm in a room with no lights, a single window, on a rainy and cloudy day. The small amount of light coming in is surprisingly enough for the camera to get a decent picture (but I wouldn't want to film anything professionally without first turning on some lights). You can adjust the exposure yourself, which does improve the quality to an extent, but over exposure looks rather funky (on any camera). In the end, it's A-OK for a moderate to poorly lit/naturally lit room. Any darker than that and the camera has trouble focusing and getting decent quality. There are also several pre-set lighting conditions too which are rather useful. Combining those with manually white balancing and adjusting the exposure myself, I was able to greatly increase the quality of the picture compared to the auto-settings. But of course, the camera really is at it's best on a sunny afternoon. The picture quality is great when you're filming outside or in a well lit room. If you have any other questions, feel free to shoot!
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I shoot w/Lumix so don't take this as gospel...but I beleve it is. It shoudl auto focus and stabilize fine..
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In that kind of environment, where you're standing in the dark but the kids on stage are lit, it performs very well. In fact, we had a concert at my church a couple weeks ago and I shot in those precise conditions... and the pictures turned out great! Oh... don't be afraid to bump your ISO, even up to 3200, and you should be fine. ヅ
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While the camera does help stabilize the images, I find the effect is modest. When possible, I use a monopod for hand-held shots. For 30 x be at all stable I would use a tripod. I am quite happy with this cameras performance, sharper pictures and better in low light than others I have seen. I have not used the JVC E100. My older cameras are Sony Handy Cams, so I am mostly comparing to them.
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I've been using the G 1X since it first came out. I can tell you that the amount of noise at high ISOs is remarkably minimal. No camera is ideal for everyone. But the large sensor, the portability of the camera, and low noise at high ISOs make this good for me. I hope this helps.
758381
Yes, you can see. The image quality will not be the best due to lighting and focus distance.
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As you already found out, no it doesnt support Image Stabilization but a higher ISO does sharpen the image in the most of the situations where pictures would normally come out blurry (low light). It's pretty hard to blur an picture in bright light if you are fairly still and have the object in focus.
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Shutter lag isn't really a problem, but I would be concerned about the need for low ISO (200 max) unless you're shooting b&w;, in which case, it is simply a lovely camera.
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I bought this camera (and kit) as a present for my sister, but have used it on various occasions. The images are sharp, with beautiful saturated color. Unless the shutter speed drops below 1/60 I see no reason for problems with "camera shake". I'm a professional photographer and found this camera to be an excellent performer. Good luck.
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The Lumix has OIS built into the lens, so you'll get stabilization with Panasonic bodies that lack stabilization in the body.
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Thanks, Tech Guy! So the "optical stabilization" feature is one thing I notice not all the lenses have, and I assume becomes more critical with more zoom?Annette, I'm glad I could help. I'm not a great photographer, but I've been fortunate enough to get some pretty good pix, both with film and digital. For me, the 2 best things about digital are 1) not having that little voice in the back of my head saying "you're going to spend a fortune getting these developed" while I'm trying to get the perfect shot; and 2) not having to wait for them!!
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The stabilization is excellent. Especially in video mode. You won't go wrong with this camera.
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No, not really. Cameras for years have not had image stabilization. And they worked just fine. Honestly all you need to do is boost the ISO and increase the shutter speed to compensate for hand jitter. Or place the camera on a sturdy tripod.
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OK it's just a lens and it's fixed at f:8 so unless you're shooting at a very high ISO it's not going to work in low light. Also it's not the clearest lens in the world....
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Personally, I haven't had a problem with minor movement or taking a picture on the move, briefly stopping for the pic, and moving again. We just completed a trip to Europe, and the photos were fantastic. Sharp and clear. But I think it's up to you and how steady you think your hands are. Most new cameras today, like Sony, have image stabilization. But there is a point where stabilization and shaky become two different things.
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Hmmm....the images are so stable under even bad lighting that I thought it had image stablilization!