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Optical Image Stabilization System - how useful is it ?

Started Aug 20, 2015 | Questions thread
GossCTP Veteran Member • Posts: 6,206
Re: Optical Image Stabilization System - how useful is it ?

I've had both sensor stabilized and lens stabilized cameras over the years, and have always appreciated the extra couple of stops they bring to the table. With the small sensors in cell phones, the only way to get cleaner images is to use a lower ISO.

As to the effectiveness on cell phones specifically, my G4 is the only stabilized phone that I have had so far. I don't believe the function can be turned off, so it is difficult to say how much benefit it provides.

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