Doxa750
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Don't think I ever experienced that freezing effect. I almost always using e-silent at 20 FPS for sport shoot. Yes, SH2 would make it easier to follow the subject, but I never felt like I need it unless I am doing BIF.
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Sports photography- image stabilization or not?
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Skeeterbytes
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OM-1ii added frame rates below 25fps, which I welcomed since 25 is higher than I typically want. Regular silent drive was never a problem but continuous view is nice, I have to say.
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Send me an OM-1 [II] and I will confirm that. My shipping address:
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I live nearby. Thanks in advance.
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I wish they would just implement a completely blackout free mode. You get blackout free only if you spray and pray, for some reason. I would use this mode more often if that wasn't the case.
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Do shoot a bit of motorsport and generally do not use IS with moving subjects as it does not help with minimizing motion blur from subject movement, (can introduce blur to focused subject at slow shutter speeds). do use a monopod when I can and occasionally have tried the panning IS modes and have used IS with long focal lengths when hand holding to reduce camera shake in view finder (knowing it can introduce blur to focused subject).
Shot below is a 3/4 pan taken at 1/30 no IS (monopod) at 300mm. Front of car in focus rest of car blurred due to shutter speed, movement of car across and coming towards camera. Custom small group of focus points was used aimed at front of car.
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Shot below is a 3/4 pan taken at 1/30 no IS (monopod) at 300mm. Front of car in focus rest of car blurred due to shutter speed, movement of car across and coming towards camera. Custom small group of focus points was used aimed at front of car.
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Not. Image stabilization is intended to solve camera shake, and even the best IS can get confused between subject motion and camera shake. They give you the option of turning it off for exactly this reason. For sports photography (assuming you are shooting sports that are motion intensive) you need a fast lens and a fast shutter speed to freeze motion and avoid high ISOs. I.S. solves a completely different problem associated with slow shutter speeds.
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Well said totally agree, Have a similar train of thought regarding IS when shooting sports and action.
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The basic rule of stabilization 1/2xFL for mFTs cameras indicates the minimum shutter speed where blur would not be noticeable in an image of normal size viewed at a normal viewing distance.
It should be understood that this does not mean there is no blur, simply that it would not be noticed. This only applies to uncropped images viewed at an appropriate viewing distance.
If you crop the image, it is equivalent to using a smaller sensor and the required shutter speed increases. If you crop a 20MP mFTs image to 5MP, then the required minimum shutter speed will be 1/4xFL. You might still notice some blur if the image is viewed at 100%.
It may also partially depend on the camera you are using.
On Olympus and OM Systems cameras with PDAF focusing when using fps Priority or using SH2 on OM Systems cameras, it probably makes little difference, since shutter release is determined by time and not stabilization.
Using IS priority on these cameras will slow down the frame rate and stabilize each image which will give fewer images all stabilized even if not necessary. This may cause some users to have problems keeping the target in the frame, since the image can jump around in the frame if panning is not smooth.
I have done extensive tests of stabilization vs no stabilization with my Olympus and OM Systems cameras. The only thing about which I am reasonably confident is the IS Priority will typically give a somewhat higher sharp image rate, but that fps priority will probably give more sharp images, though a few may show some blur. I have not found any advantage to turning stabilization off in Olympus/OM Systems cameras, but this may be different for different users, depending on the focal length and the characteristics of target.
It should be understood that this does not mean there is no blur, simply that it would not be noticed. This only applies to uncropped images viewed at an appropriate viewing distance.
If you crop the image, it is equivalent to using a smaller sensor and the required shutter speed increases. If you crop a 20MP mFTs image to 5MP, then the required minimum shutter speed will be 1/4xFL. You might still notice some blur if the image is viewed at 100%.
It may also partially depend on the camera you are using.
On Olympus and OM Systems cameras with PDAF focusing when using fps Priority or using SH2 on OM Systems cameras, it probably makes little difference, since shutter release is determined by time and not stabilization.
Using IS priority on these cameras will slow down the frame rate and stabilize each image which will give fewer images all stabilized even if not necessary. This may cause some users to have problems keeping the target in the frame, since the image can jump around in the frame if panning is not smooth.
I have done extensive tests of stabilization vs no stabilization with my Olympus and OM Systems cameras. The only thing about which I am reasonably confident is the IS Priority will typically give a somewhat higher sharp image rate, but that fps priority will probably give more sharp images, though a few may show some blur. I have not found any advantage to turning stabilization off in Olympus/OM Systems cameras, but this may be different for different users, depending on the focal length and the characteristics of target.
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Thank you everyone for your responses.
Used the IBIS setup this past Wednesday for my daughters' first XC race with the PL 50-200, and it worked well. Still want to experiment with IBIS/OIS on/off, and I also want to tinker around with the AF settings on the G9II. I wish the AF settings were as straightforward as those on Sony FF cameras, but alas that's not the case.
Would post images, but don't like to post their photos on a public forum- and they were complaining to me about the faces they made while they were suffering on the run! If I can make it to a team XC race tomorrow, I'll post those.
Used the IBIS setup this past Wednesday for my daughters' first XC race with the PL 50-200, and it worked well. Still want to experiment with IBIS/OIS on/off, and I also want to tinker around with the AF settings on the G9II. I wish the AF settings were as straightforward as those on Sony FF cameras, but alas that's not the case.
Would post images, but don't like to post their photos on a public forum- and they were complaining to me about the faces they made while they were suffering on the run! If I can make it to a team XC race tomorrow, I'll post those.
Skeeterbytes
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XC is tons of fun to spectate and photograph, and the only sport I can name where you're literally among the athletes. I've never found One Right Way to photograph it and experimenting never ends.
Also very course-dependent, adding to the challenge and opportunities.
Once they hit college, they're Very Fast.
5th nationally, 1st in ACCs (this race) in 2024. 2nd in 10,000, 5th in 5,000 @ NCAAs '25.
Hope yours learns to love it. Great sport.
Cheers,
Rick
Also very course-dependent, adding to the challenge and opportunities.
Once they hit college, they're Very Fast.
5th nationally, 1st in ACCs (this race) in 2024. 2nd in 10,000, 5th in 5,000 @ NCAAs '25.
Hope yours learns to love it. Great sport.
Cheers,
Rick
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