Steadishot Modes On Z1 at DVinfo.net

Augusto Manuel · April 14th, 2005, 07:01 PM

The Sony Z1 has three types of steadyshot. You can select between HARD - NORMAL and WIDE . However, I do no see any difference between them when I select them. Are they really 3 different types of steadyshot?

Chris Hurd · April 14th, 2005, 07:09 PM

See page 60 of the Z1 operator's manual for detailed descriptions of each mode.

Augusto Manuel · April 14th, 2005, 07:53 PM

That's exactly what I did when I first bought the camera a month ago. They talk about different types of steadyshot but in practice I do not see any difference whatsoever. That's why i was asking.

Andrew J Hall · April 14th, 2005, 08:15 PM

I agree, when viewed on the camera LCD there is no apparent effect of using the various steadyshot options. It has been suggested to me (by the salesman who sold me the camera who had also observed the same lack of effect) that this is something to do with the LCD display though I cannot see how it would be.

Andrew Hall

Chris Hurd · April 14th, 2005, 08:47 PM

I think the various differences are pretty subtle but they're there. You might need to review your video on a decent monitor instead of the cam's LCD display in order to discern the difference.

Augusto Manuel · April 14th, 2005, 09:04 PM

I really doubt this is the case. I shoot with higher end cameras, Digibetas, Varicams with stabilizers on the lens and you can see the obvious stabilizing method. I think this is just a subtle difference which may not be much of a difference in practice with the Z1. This is my feeling now. Or they could be there just as a gimmick. Sony has done that in the past with other things so I wouldnt be surprised.

Khoi Pham · April 14th, 2005, 10:31 PM

Try this and you will see the difference between the mode.
Put the camera on a tripod and pan and then make a sudden stop, you will see that the hard mode will not stop right away and keep going for a little more.

Rush Hamden · April 14th, 2005, 10:36 PM

Good point, that is why I tell my customers to always turn off the OIS on the Panasonic AGDVX100A when on a tripod, so that the camera becomes more responsive. That is an excellent test!

Augusto Manuel · April 14th, 2005, 10:49 PM

Ok, thanks for the suggestion. I was just wishing that the hard mode was similar to the excellent stabilizer that Canon puts in its camera lenses. But this is not the case. Even the hard mode is not superior to Canon's. And don't take me wrong as I am an all Sony guy.

<<<-- Originally posted by Khoi Pham : Try this and you will see the difference between the mode.
Put the camera on a tripod and pan and then make a sudden stop, you will see that the hard mode will not stop right away and keep going for a little more. -->>>

April 14th, 2005, 07:01 PM	#1
Augusto Manuel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san francisco california Posts: 145	Steadishot Modes On Z1 The Sony Z1 has three types of steadyshot. You can select between HARD - NORMAL and WIDE . However, I do no see any difference between them when I select them. Are they really 3 different types of steadyshot?

April 14th, 2005, 07:09 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	See page 60 of the Z1 operator's manual for detailed descriptions of each mode. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 14th, 2005, 08:15 PM	#4
Andrew J Hall Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 80	I agree, when viewed on the camera LCD there is no apparent effect of using the various steadyshot options. It has been suggested to me (by the salesman who sold me the camera who had also observed the same lack of effect) that this is something to do with the LCD display though I cannot see how it would be. Andrew Hall __________________ http://www.ps-scripts.com/ Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz, 2x 2Gb Ram, ATI Radeon HD 3850

April 14th, 2005, 08:47 PM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	I think the various differences are pretty subtle but they're there. You might need to review your video on a decent monitor instead of the cam's LCD display in order to discern the difference. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 14th, 2005, 10:31 PM	#7
Khoi Pham Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 747	Try this and you will see the difference between the mode. Put the camera on a tripod and pan and then make a sudden stop, you will see that the hard mode will not stop right away and keep going for a little more. __________________ Khoi Pham www.proeditproductions.com

April 14th, 2005, 07:53 PM	#3
Augusto Manuel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san francisco california Posts: 145	That's exactly what I did when I first bought the camera a month ago. They talk about different types of steadyshot but in practice I do not see any difference whatsoever. That's why i was asking.

April 14th, 2005, 09:04 PM	#6
Augusto Manuel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san francisco california Posts: 145	I really doubt this is the case. I shoot with higher end cameras, Digibetas, Varicams with stabilizers on the lens and you can see the obvious stabilizing method. I think this is just a subtle difference which may not be much of a difference in practice with the Z1. This is my feeling now. Or they could be there just as a gimmick. Sony has done that in the past with other things so I wouldnt be surprised.

April 14th, 2005, 10:36 PM	#8
Rush Hamden Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Burbank, California Posts: 122	Good point, that is why I tell my customers to always turn off the OIS on the Panasonic AGDVX100A when on a tripod, so that the camera becomes more responsive. That is an excellent test! __________________ Want to get more from your hard-earned gear? Digital Cinema Filmmaking Course 24 hours of educational video on 16 DVDs, focused on filmmaking savvy, examples, demonstrations, and tips. Learn Scriptwriting, Formatting, Editing, Camera Operation, Lighting, Exposure, Audio, and Directing.

April 14th, 2005, 10:49 PM	#9
Augusto Manuel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san francisco california Posts: 145	Ok, thanks for the suggestion. I was just wishing that the hard mode was similar to the excellent stabilizer that Canon puts in its camera lenses. But this is not the case. Even the hard mode is not superior to Canon's. And don't take me wrong as I am an all Sony guy. <<<-- Originally posted by Khoi Pham : Try this and you will see the difference between the mode. Put the camera on a tripod and pan and then make a sudden stop, you will see that the hard mode will not stop right away and keep going for a little more. -->>>