Is it possible to switch off image stabilisation, eg when using tripod. I ask because normally stabilisation does not work when filming piano playing.
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Hi John, Yes, you may turn off Optical Steady Shot/ Image Stabilization on your camcorder. Vincent
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If your question is about Image Stabilization. The lens does not have this feature.
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No, we have never encountered this issue. We use the camera frequently for road and mountain biking. If you move/shake the camera while just holding it in hand I would say may be a manufacturing issue, I would return and request replacement. We have not had any issue with this camera and love it!
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Yes, that's probably the image stabilization unit. It has some free movement when camera is not powered on - that's normal behavior. Don't know how robust this is on the long term, but from the little I tested it seemed fine. I'd be more concerned about battery life, which is relatively short.
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This lens has a vibration reduction system (VR), and also has a switch to turn off the system. It predominantly stabilizes the image against shutter vibration.
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The optical image stabilization used for still images is very good. The sensor is an older version of current sensors (this is a $250 body) so it has some noise. The digital stabilization for video is about what one would expect. On a tripod, the camera gives excellent video. Hand-held, it isn't as good as a dedicated video camera (as one would expect). It's a good camera for the price IMO. A nice, impartial review can be found at dpreview dot com. I added an excellent Richard Franiec handgrip to the too-smooth body. (Google him if you're interested).
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You might, especially in low light conditions. As long as the light is good you should be alright. You can always look at the image you just took, and determine what adjustments need to be made. A bigger problem is stabilizing camera and lens to zero motion, since it's all manual there is no vibration reduction / stabilization.
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Excerpt from the Imaging Professionals pertaining the recording of video:"The WX350 also includes Sony's new O.S.S. Intelligent Active Mode for movies, which is an enhanced digital image stabilization technology that helps smooth out clips while you're recording video. Sony claims that it can even keep your videos steady while your running!"Grandma Rocks! (Vote if this was Helpful! Thanks!)
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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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Which camera are you using? Which lens are you using? Some of the lenses have switches on the barrel. For those which do not , you should find the "off" in the same place where you select the stabilization mode (i.e. mode 1, mode 2). Look under the Rec Menu. It should be there. Without knowing what items you are attempting to work with, that is about as specific as I can get.
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NO - you can turn the vibration all the way OFF by turning the dial all the way down. The dial is on the side of the actual camera.
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Short answer: yes. Generally always better to turn the OS on any lens off when using a tripod, if nothing else it uses less power that way.
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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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Hi, yes there is one issue. Once it got freeze when i was focusing in low light. No controls were responding including on-off switch. I had to remove battery to restart the camera. I am waiting for Ricoh to announce this as a known issue and release firmware update soon. Thanks.
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I have seen it recommended, although I generally do not, with no ill effects so far. I worked as a wedding/event photographer for 10 years, never once turning a camera or lens off to swap, and never had a failure. It is important to turn OS off if the camera if mounted on a tripod. Small vibrations are amplified, fooling the sensor into thinking there is more movement that exists. This will degrade your image quality.
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With this Sony model you cannot take a still photo while shooting video. On some previous models you could. Sony took that feature away on this one - and I was unhappy to find that out (after I bought the camera)
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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.