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Image Stabilization (or Vibration Reduction) is a technology used to reduce the effects of camera shake. This is done is several different ways, and different companies use different names. Using this tag This tag applies to all types of image stabilization, regardless of the name or whether it happens in the lens, body, or digitally.

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Help me understand image stabilization lens vs built in camera sensor

One significant difference that a lot of people miss is the degree of stabilization possible with each system. As we all learned with the 1/focal length rule for minimum handheld shutter speed (Tv), l …
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Why is in-camera stabilization not popular?

(The other answer currently offered does well at explaining the advantaged of camera based stabilization. This answer will look at the disadvantages of camera based stabilization.) Putting stabilizat …
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Does IBIS reduce image resolution? How does it compare to lens based IS?

Both IBIS and lens based IS (LBIS) have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. Which is "better" depends on a large number of variables. The hierarchy of those variables will be different from …
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Can I trust in advertised 4 stops of image stabilization in a cheap kit lens?

IS is good for dealing with short "back-and-forth" vibrations. It's not as good dealing with longer movements in the same direction because one can very quickly reach the limits of the lens' adjustmen …
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In 2019, do any OSS/IBIS implementations offer some degree of subject tracking?

Probably not in the way that you are asking. But there are some camera bodies with IBIS that use the ability of the sensor to move to track the sky in moderately long exposures of the night sky. Rath …
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Are manufacturers' Image Stabilisation ratings for zoom lenses deceptive?

Do I have my calculations correct? Your math is totally flawed. At 105mm, the 1/FL rule of thumb is 1/100. At 70mm, 1/FL=1/60 or 1/80. At 24mm, 1/FL = 1/25. Three stops slower than 1/25 is a lot …
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Why does Image Stabilization have a Limit?

You are correct that if the motion were cyclical and never exceeded the limits of the stabilization systems maximum travel then it should be able to last indefinitely. But if motion is in the same dir …
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What happens if stabilization is in the lens and also the body?

When properly implemented so that they work together, it works great. Both Sony and Canon (and probably many others) have advanced to the point that both IBIS and IS can be used at the same time to co …
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What's the difference between using an Image Stabilization and not using it?

Image Stabilization (IS). The EF 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS has it, the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 doesn't. IS lets you shoot at a slower shutter speed before camera shake becomes an issue. If you are shooting at …
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Will the Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS provide significant benefit over non IS for basketball and vol...

Depending on which of the two or three non-stabilized versions of the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 you have, I would be surprised if you gained much of anything at all by going to the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 …
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Astrophotography, image stabilization on or off?

When to use and not use Image Stabilization/Vibration Compensation/Vibration Reduction/etc. is lens or camera specific, depending on whether the system ins lens based or camera body based. Not all imp …
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Image stabilization with monopod: on or off?

The correct answer totally depends upon the specific lens and also upon the manner in which you desire to use it. Even when using a lens on a tripod, some lenses require you to turn IS off, some do i …
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Image stabilization in interchangeable lens camera body?

Are there any interchangeable lens cameras which have image stabilization in their body too? Yes. Several manufacturers have camera body based stabilization and also offer lens based stabilizatio …
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When does the aperture ring close when using exposure-delay mode?

It can conceivably vary by camera model and lens model, but for the most part most SLRs with mirror lockup stop down the aperture at the same time the mirror is raised. I've never noticed one capable …
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Does IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilisation) in a Fujifilm camera affect image quality?

We consider a lens with unwanted tilt or shift to be less than ideal because either affect image quality in one way or another. We also consider motion blur caused by camera movement to be less than …
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