One of the biggest innovations of modern camera and lens manufacturers is image stabilization, which helps compensate for our natural tendency to shake slightly when holding an object. Like any such feature, however, it’s not free, and lenses and cameras with stabilization tend to be more expensive. So do you really need it? If you are new to photography and are wondering, watch this great video that will teach you what you need to know.
Coming to you from David Bergman with Adorama TV, this excellent video shows you the details of image stabilization. Whether built into the lens or the body, the purpose of image stabilization is to compensate for camera shake, allowing you to get sharp handheld images at longer shutter speeds (usually 3-6 stops). ) than without. Where people often confuse camera shake with subject movement. The shutter speed required to freeze subject movement is not affected by the presence or lack of image stabilization. If you have a fast subject, you will still need a fast shutter speed. Image stabilization is often most useful when you want a longer shutter speed to let in more light or use a lower ISO for less noise, such as capturing a cityscape at night. Check out the video above for the full summary from Bergman.
