Using Image Stabilization on a tripod for video

[raven02]

I generally follow the rule: No IS on a tripod. But today is a little different. I shoot video, (intended for slow motion) at 60 or 120 fps. My camera is a Panasonic Lumix GH7 with the 100-400 Leica Elmar zoom.

I will be traveling and have to use a very light tripod--no way out of that. The slightest breeze creates unacceptable shake. I have read that you shouldn't use OIS stabilization without using the IBIS in the camera as well. As an experiment, and to keep things simple I tried the OIS alone and the result was excellent. Am I risking some image degradation using OIS alone? If so what IBIS mode would be best? I will be shooting mostly perched birds, no panning of flight.

Thanks,

Steve Siegel

 

[Mark Ransom]

I generally follow the rule: No IS on a tripod. But today is a little different. I shoot video, (intended for slow motion) at 60 or 120 fps. My camera is a Panasonic Lumix GH7 with the 100-400 Leica Elmar zoom.

I will be traveling and have to use a very light tripod--no way out of that. The slightest breeze creates unacceptable shake. I have read that you shouldn't use OIS stabilization without using the IBIS in the camera as well. As an experiment, and to keep things simple I tried the OIS alone and the result was excellent. Am I risking some image degradation using OIS alone? If so what IBIS mode would be best? I will be shooting mostly perched birds, no panning of flight.

Who told you to use both OIS and IBIS at the same time? Unless you have one of those rare combinations of camera and lens where they can work together, they're going to be at cross purposes - probably worse results than just one or the other.

I've used IBIS with a monopod and it's like a dream, rock solid.

 

[Bobapingu]

I generally follow the rule: No IS on a tripod. But today is a little different. I shoot video, (intended for slow motion) at 60 or 120 fps. My camera is a Panasonic Lumix GH7 with the 100-400 Leica Elmar zoom.

I will be traveling and have to use a very light tripod--no way out of that. The slightest breeze creates unacceptable shake. I have read that you shouldn't use OIS stabilization without using the IBIS in the camera as well. As an experiment, and to keep things simple I tried the OIS alone and the result was excellent. Am I risking some image degradation using OIS alone? If so what IBIS mode would be best? I will be shooting mostly perched birds, no panning of flight.

Who told you to use both OIS and IBIS at the same time? Unless you have one of those rare combinations of camera and lens where they can work together, they're going to be at cross purposes - probably worse results than just one or the other.

I've used IBIS with a monopod and it's like a dream, rock solid.

OK, you're doing the testing, testing beats hearsay any day. All I've got is hearsay and that says that unless you have a Syn IS camera and lens, the OIS and IBIS aren't talking so will fight each other. I understand that. The issue of IS off when on a tripod is harder to appreciate.

 

[Skeeterbytes]

IIUC there's also a decision to be made whether to use just camera/lens IS or add electronic IS from the body, which I believes crops/"punches in" the frame.

Definitely the case with Oly/OM cameras IDK about the GHs, which have far more setting choices.

Happy experimenting,

Rick

 

[alcelc]

Not a GH7 owner but as far as I know the stabilization policy of Panasonic doesn't allow user to select using IBIS, OIS nor DUAL IS. It is dictated by the gear. I.e.,

• if a DUAL IS 2 compatible lens is mounted, it is DUAL IS 2 or non stablized (stabilization disabled),
• if a DUAL IS compatible lens is mounted, DUAL IS or non stablized,
• if a non DUAL IS stablized lens is mounted, Lens OIS or non stablized,
• if a non stablized lens is mounted, IBIS or non stablized.

So, you should have a peace of mind on using which stabilization mode. Your camera would choose it for you.

On my lower end Pannys I have kept stabilization always on (tripod or monopod, although I shoot handholding a lot more often nowadays) without any noticable issue.