I have the R5 & R5c and have used both. Like you I was initially concerned with the R5c’s lack of IBIS. However I’ve found if you’re using any RF lens with OIS, it’s really no concern. The IBIS actually adds very little stabilization to a lens already equipped with OIS. The bottom line is I’m delighted with the R5c and will be selling my R5.
Above is a video I shot, all handheld, with the R5c & the 100-400 RF lens. Many shots were at 400mm! You can see the stabilization is really quite good.
It is a fact that IBIS does NOT contribute much stabilization for lenses above 100mm, and none likely at 400mm.
The advantage of IBIS is the ability to shoot with non-stabilized lenses below 100mm. Many excellent primes do not have OIS.
Also, IBIS provides more axes of stabilization typically than OIS, and adds axes and stability with lenses that have OIS. But one can do very well handheld with OIS lenses and no IBIS.
Today I tried the non-OIS 50mm RF lens utilizing the electronic IS of the R5c. The stabilization was surprisingly good and I didn’t find the slight zoom to be a significant issue
Of course the caveat is you can’t use it when shooting 8K RAW, but the oversampled 4K60 & 4K30 is so good that it’s easy to live with that limitation when not using an OIS lens. Truth be told, I almost never use the 50mm anyway.
Fujifilm's X-H2 is a high-resolution stills and video camera, that sits alongside the high-speed X-H2S at the pinnacle of the company's range of X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. We dug into what it does and what it means.
Holy Stone produces dozens of low-cost drone models aimed at consumers. We look at the HS710 and HS175D to see if they stack up to other sub-250g offerings. Are these secretly great or more like toys?
Above $2500 cameras tend to become increasingly specialized, making it difficult to select a 'best' option. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to find the best all-rounder.
There are a lot of photo/video cameras that have found a role as B-cameras on professional film productions or even A-cameras for amateur and independent productions. We've combed through the options and selected our two favorite cameras in this class.
What’s the best camera for around $2000? These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both the speed and focus to capture fast action and offer professional-level image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best.
Family moments are precious and sometimes you want to capture that time spent with loved ones or friends in better quality than your phone can manage. We've selected a group of cameras that are easy to keep with you, and that can adapt to take photos wherever and whenever something memorable happens.
What's the best camera for shooting sports and action? Fast continuous shooting, reliable autofocus and great battery life are just three of the most important factors. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting sports and action, and recommended the best.