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Nate Thibault · February 3rd, 2010, 01:58 AM

If I'm using a camera stabilizer (steadicam) or doing a slow pan should I disable the cameras optimized image stabilization? Will it improve the picture in any way?

Paul Digges · February 14th, 2010, 06:52 PM

Generally when using off camera stabilization such as a tripod or crane, it's best to turn the Optical Image Stabilization off. I would assume the same applies to a steady cam.

Taky Cheung · February 17th, 2010, 11:25 PM

I have my HV30 on steadicam merlin. I left the OIS on even on tripod. =)

February 3rd, 2010, 01:58 AM	#1
Nate Thibault New Boot Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 5	O.I.S. with a Steadicam If I'm using a camera stabilizer (steadicam) or doing a slow pan should I disable the cameras optimized image stabilization? Will it improve the picture in any way?

February 17th, 2010, 11:25 PM	#3
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	I have my HV30 on steadicam merlin. I left the OIS on even on tripod. =) __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

February 14th, 2010, 06:52 PM	#2
Paul Digges Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 153	Generally when using off camera stabilization such as a tripod or crane, it's best to turn the Optical Image Stabilization off. I would assume the same applies to a steady cam.