Image Stabilising

TFT

TFT

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I'm looking for a new camera and need one question answering. I can't see myself ever using a tripod but I will need to use the zoom mode.
Is the image stabilising feature worth getting and are there different/better types than others, more importantly does it work effectively. My existing camera has'nt got this feature and any use of the optical zoom creates a blurred picture.

Thanks
 
It all depends on what camera it is.
IS only makes it so that you can use lower shutter speeds without making the picture blurry from YOUR movment, it has NOTHING to do with "freezing" action (like for sports), just makes it easier to get the appropriate lighting in low light situations to make for a better, brighter picture.

If you take a lot of portrait shots, indoor shooting and things like that, IS is worth the extra money.

A great camera that has IS built in is the Canon S5IS
Here's a link:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/495623-REG/Canon_2077B001_Powershot_S5_IS_Digital.html

some info on the S5IS: 8MP, 9 AF (Auto Focus) points, 12X Optical zoom (Equal to a little more than 400mm on a DSLR) Face Detection technology, a 2.5 inch LCD screen that is on a full swivel that works great for shooting over crouds, or getting low angle shots (like for cars) without laying down

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask :)
 
Thanks for the info, what happens with my camera at the moment is if I zoom in say X3 the resultant picture is blurred. This is due to ME cos I'm not the steadiest person when taking a pic :)

So would some form of stabilising overcome my "shakiness"
 
Thanks Danny, I have googled various sites about this "anti-shake" thing but I suppose I really needed someone who has this on there camera to say "Yea, it really works" :)
 
TFT said:
Thanks Danny, I have googled various sites about this "anti-shake" thing but I suppose I really needed someone who has this on there camera to say "Yea, it really works" :)
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It's alright, Dave! Yeah, it does work... It doesn't completely get rid of it, but it certainly helps!

If you're after a good camera, I really recomend the IXUS 800, it has many great features that you'd expect to find on a larger SLR camera, like ISO and shutter speed ;) I actually got the camera because my Dad got one, and it's great!

Here's a good review if you're interested;

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews_canon_digital_ixus_800_is.php

It also has this really cool feature, when you turn the camera on it's side, it'll sense it and rotate the picture you're looking at...
 
^^That is a good camera to, the S5IS is still better, but also a little more pricy, but in my opinion, and to all the S5IS owners ive known, it's the best non-DSLR out there.

but yes, the IS will help your shakes ;)
 
Thanks chaps, you given me my answer. I'll now go investigate the cameras you've recommended. :)

PS : I knew it was'nt my fault I never got anywhere in the photo competitions, It just had to be the camera :D
 
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PS : I knew it was'nt my fault I never got anywhere in the photo competitions, It just had to be the camera
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ROFL! :D :D

Here is my comment. however I have been in movie productions and stuff like that. And yes, i have also been working with a camera with anti-shake func. and yes they work and they are much better compared to a camera without anti shake. Exactly what type of camera do you need? Hdd or band or memorycard or dvd-burner? how much is your budget?
Get a 3CCD camera. They are a little expensive but they are really good. (they have kinda 3 mirrors)

and for god´s sake, DONT ZOOM, zooming will give you nothing, just a bad quality clip. use the zoom func. only when you really really need it. They just write a 24x Digital zoom and people think they are good and then they buy it. Zooming is the worst thing ever.
 
Hi alexandergre, to tell you the truth I still have my old 2 megapixel camera and I'm not looking for anything expensive, probably 6 megapixel but must have anti-shake. I'm more a point and shoot guy and will only use optical zoom if I'm to lazy to get closer :) but sometimes it's nice to zoom a little just to frame the shot better.

Nothing to fancy and Kornowski's recommendation looks good to me.
 
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Hi alexandergre, to tell you the truth I still have my old 2 megapixel camera and I'm not looking for anything expensive, probably 6 megapixel but must have anti-shake. I'm more a point and shoot guy and will only use optical zoom if I'm to lazy to get closer :) but sometimes it's nice to zoom a little just to frame the shot better.

Nothing to fancy and Kornowski's recommendation looks good to me.
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Yeah, It's a great camera! ;) You won't be dissopionted, let me know on what you chose :)
 
Another option is to circumvent the issue (although expensively) -- via psycho fast lenses... :)
 
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