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Considering the Panasonic 20mm with GF6 but concerned about lack of OIS

Started Mar 2, 2014 | Discussions thread
Robert Deutsch Forum Pro • Posts: 10,229
Re: Considering the Panasonic 20mm with GF6 but concerned about lack of OIS
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If you're shooting non-moving subjects in low light, then image stabilization (in the lens or in the camera) is useful.  If you'se shooting moving subjects (people, pets), then IS becomes irrelevant: any blurring is likely caused by subject movement, not camera movement, so you have to keep up the shutter speed to minimize blurring.  In this type of situation, it doesn't help to have IS that allows you to hand-hold the camera at 1/5 sec..; subject movement--even of a minor sort, like a person not standing absolutely still--at that shutter speed you're going to get some blurring.  A fast lens allows you to have a faster shutter speed.

Bob

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