IS for video? at DVinfo.net

Marc Salvatore · June 14th, 2010, 11:03 AM

Does the image stabilization on lenses work for video or is that just for still images? There can be quite a difference in price so I'm trying to determine if it's worth the extra cost.

Thanks, Marc

Jun Galinato · June 14th, 2010, 11:13 AM

When handheld, yes it works. Using tripod, don't need it.

Jun

Steve Phillipps · June 14th, 2010, 11:13 AM

AFAIK they do work, but in video work they are limited use. Locked off shots in wind, they're good, but as soon as start to follow movement they're hopeless as they try to compensate for the movement.
Steve

Evan Donn · June 14th, 2010, 11:56 AM

Depends on the lens. Some have one mode only, others have a second mode which stabilizes vertically but not horizontally so they don't screw up pans.

Chris Hurd · June 14th, 2010, 12:15 PM

Be careful if you're taking audio directly from the camera's built-in mic. Some IS lenses
will produce an annoying "clicking" noise that you might not hear while shooting but is
definitely amplified internally during recording. However if you're shooting double-system
sound then this isn't really a problem.

Steve Phillipps · June 14th, 2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan Donn

Depends on the lens. Some have one mode only, others have a second mode which stabilizes vertically but not horizontally so they don't screw up pans.

Yes, it's like that on pro lenses like the Canon HJ40, but the problem is very little action tends to take place in just one plane, most moves involve a pan and tilt combination, so most of the time it's pretty useless I find.
Steve

Marc Salvatore · June 14th, 2010, 02:48 PM

Thanks everyone.

Sam Kanter · June 14th, 2010, 05:55 PM

I've found IS VERY useful for hand held shooting. I also have a Sigma 18-200 OS lens that works quite well also.

Marc Salvatore · June 14th, 2010, 06:25 PM

Sam, are you talking hand held shooting video?

Sam Kanter · June 14th, 2010, 07:32 PM

Yes, Marc, IS is very useful for shooting VIDEO hand held. I wouldn't consider video hand-holding without IS/OS, unless using a SWA lens like the 10-22mm.

I shot this test the first day I got the camera, with Sigma 18-200 OS. No work of art, but it was all handheld as I walked thru Central Park.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQE9RjUu9DY

Marc Salvatore · June 14th, 2010, 10:36 PM

Thanks Sam, that was helpful.

Andy Wilkinson · June 15th, 2010, 12:58 AM

Marc, I think you'll find it useful to take a look at this thread in the 7D section for some opinions on IS for Video.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...-handheld.html

Marc Salvatore · June 15th, 2010, 01:25 AM

Thanks Andy... good thread.

Janssen Herr · June 17th, 2010, 03:48 PM

IS works very well. I will re-iterate Chris Hurd with the sound of the IS/OS lens. It really varies allot. I bought a Tamron 17-50 F2.8 great lens, but a hell of allot noiser (sound) than the Canon that I also tested.

It's not a problem or me as I record dual sync sound. But if you are recording with a shotgun on the camera or on a camera rig then it will be noticeable depending on the lens manufacturer.

Test your lens.

Hope this helps.

J

Ian Holb · June 17th, 2010, 11:56 PM

For handheld, IS is essential. It removes the micro jitters that can otherwise ruin your shots. Without IS, you will NEED some sort of stabilizer, even with wide angle lenses.

June 14th, 2010, 11:03 AM	#1
Marc Salvatore Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 351	IS for video? Does the image stabilization on lenses work for video or is that just for still images? There can be quite a difference in price so I'm trying to determine if it's worth the extra cost. Thanks, Marc

June 14th, 2010, 11:13 AM	#2
Jun Galinato Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 231	When handheld, yes it works. Using tripod, don't need it. Jun __________________ Sony Z7U, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 F4L, Canon 70-200 F2.8L, Canon 580 EXII, Zoom H2.

June 14th, 2010, 11:56 AM	#4
Evan Donn Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 795	Depends on the lens. Some have one mode only, others have a second mode which stabilizes vertically but not horizontally so they don't screw up pans. __________________ My latest short documentary: "Four Pauls: Bring the Hat Back!"

June 14th, 2010, 12:15 PM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Be careful if you're taking audio directly from the camera's built-in mic. Some IS lenses will produce an annoying "clicking" noise that you might not hear while shooting but is definitely amplified internally during recording. However if you're shooting double-system sound then this isn't really a problem. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 15th, 2010, 12:58 AM	#12
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Marc, I think you'll find it useful to take a look at this thread in the 7D section for some opinions on IS for Video. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...-handheld.html __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

June 14th, 2010, 11:13 AM	#3
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	AFAIK they do work, but in video work they are limited use. Locked off shots in wind, they're good, but as soon as start to follow movement they're hopeless as they try to compensate for the movement. Steve

June 14th, 2010, 02:48 PM	#7
Marc Salvatore Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 351	Thanks everyone.

June 14th, 2010, 05:55 PM	#8
Sam Kanter Major Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 205	I've found IS VERY useful for hand held shooting. I also have a Sigma 18-200 OS lens that works quite well also.

June 14th, 2010, 06:25 PM	#9
Marc Salvatore Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 351	Sam, are you talking hand held shooting video?

June 14th, 2010, 07:32 PM	#10
Sam Kanter Major Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 205	Yes, Marc, IS is very useful for shooting VIDEO hand held. I wouldn't consider video hand-holding without IS/OS, unless using a SWA lens like the 10-22mm. I shot this test the first day I got the camera, with Sigma 18-200 OS. No work of art, but it was all handheld as I walked thru Central Park. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQE9RjUu9DY

June 14th, 2010, 10:36 PM	#11
Marc Salvatore Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 351	Thanks Sam, that was helpful.

June 15th, 2010, 01:25 AM	#13
Marc Salvatore Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 351	Thanks Andy... good thread.

June 17th, 2010, 03:48 PM	#14
Janssen Herr New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 23	IS works very well. I will re-iterate Chris Hurd with the sound of the IS/OS lens. It really varies allot. I bought a Tamron 17-50 F2.8 great lens, but a hell of allot noiser (sound) than the Canon that I also tested. It's not a problem or me as I record dual sync sound. But if you are recording with a shotgun on the camera or on a camera rig then it will be noticeable depending on the lens manufacturer. Test your lens. Hope this helps. J __________________ www.janssenherr.com www.preamp.se

June 17th, 2010, 11:56 PM	#15
Ian Holb Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 127	For handheld, IS is essential. It removes the micro jitters that can otherwise ruin your shots. Without IS, you will NEED some sort of stabilizer, even with wide angle lenses.