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k-h.a.w wrote:
Thanks, how much do you rely on image stabilization functionality in your setup/work?
K-H.
Video: Lots, really indispensable... i primarily shoot run and gun of family and travel; and with two young kids, don't have time/space/weight for elaborate setups (gimbal, shoulder rig, etc.). Thankfully, video stabilization is quite good on the GH5, especially with the dual IS lenses. It is much, much better than A7II/A7RII. I'm totally satisfied with GH5 video stabilization, and the lock IS feature in firmware 2.0 is great, it really works for stationary shots.
Stills: Stabilization is always great to have, it really expands the shooting envelope in many ways. Stabilization is a big factor in choice of camera/lens. That being said, I can do fine without. I quickly adapted with Fuji... there were some shots I knew I'd have gotten or improved with stabilization, but I was surprised how little I missed it. I'd love to have Olympus stabilization for stills, I'd love to be able to shoot 0.5, 1, 2 seconds handheld sharp consistently with wide or normal focal lengths - that would open lots of creative shots since I rarely have time to set up a tripod or find support. Hopefully Panasonic can approach Oly performance in future bodies. It is useful for stills, I get a couple of stops, but not mind blowing and not necessary as with video.
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