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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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Image stabilization in aerial photography

Yes, it can help minimize camera shake. To take it to the extreme, serious aerial photographers sometimes use a gyroscope mount. Related but not directly answering the question: you want to ensure t …
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What are some techniques for hand-held image stabilization?

Hold your camera close to your body... stand with your elbows bent and your arms against your sides. By moving the weight of the camera/lens closer to you and your center of gravity, it is easier to …
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How come there are no 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses with image stabilization?

My theory, based on nothing other than my conjecture, is that we'll see IS/VR the next time that Canon and Nikon update their 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses. IS/VR was not a widely-seen feature at the time tho …
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