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Fred Garhart · November 28th, 2003, 07:44 PM

Is it better to use automatic with OIS on or off when I hold my camcorder to film in church? I will be sitting on a stool to the side so I do not get tired. I hope to use a good not automatic setting if that is okay?

Tommy Haupfear · November 28th, 2003, 08:19 PM

The great thing about optical image stabilization is that there is no picture degradation compared to DIS and EIS. The only time I disengage OIS is when I'm on a tripod with noticeable panning.

Frank Granovski · November 28th, 2003, 08:56 PM

I agree with Tommy about leaving it on while shooting "hand-held."

I still don't know what the difference is between DIS and EIS. Tommy?

Fred, if you want to be a professional, consider buying a good video tripod and head. Watching "hand-held" footage is usually unwatchable because of all the shaking.

Jean-Philippe Archibald · November 28th, 2003, 10:22 PM

IMO DIS and EIS are the same. DIS should stand for Digital Image Stabilisation and EIS is for Electronic Image Stabilisation.

Tommy Haupfear · November 29th, 2003, 12:48 AM

I classify DIS and EIS together but there are differences between each and even more differences between manufacturers.

DIS - samples the entire CCD and then removes a stable picture. Works well on the pixel heavy cams although it may be disabled in 16:9 and/or still mode.

EIS - employs sensors to detect movement and then compensates. Sony uses this in their Super Steady Shot.

OIS - a prism that moves opposite of cam shaking

The TRV950 uses both EIS and OIS while the GS70 combines DIS and EIS (referred to at D.E.I.S).

How utterly confusing!

Frank Granovski · November 29th, 2003, 01:20 AM

Thanks, Tommy.

Fred Garhart · November 29th, 2003, 11:33 AM

Tommy Haupfear thank you for the answer. I will be using OIS and not in automatic mode.

November 28th, 2003, 07:44 PM	#1
Fred Garhart Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 53	I want to know about OIS Is it better to use automatic with OIS on or off when I hold my camcorder to film in church? I will be sitting on a stool to the side so I do not get tired. I hope to use a good not automatic setting if that is okay?

November 28th, 2003, 10:22 PM	#4
Jean-Philippe Archibald Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saguenay, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,051	IMO DIS and EIS are the same. DIS should stand for Digital Image Stabilisation and EIS is for Electronic Image Stabilisation. __________________ Jean-Philippe Archibald http://www.jparchibald.com - http://www.vimeo.com/jparchib

November 28th, 2003, 08:19 PM	#2
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	The great thing about optical image stabilization is that there is no picture degradation compared to DIS and EIS. The only time I disengage OIS is when I'm on a tripod with noticeable panning.

November 28th, 2003, 08:56 PM	#3
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I agree with Tommy about leaving it on while shooting "hand-held." I still don't know what the difference is between DIS and EIS. Tommy? Fred, if you want to be a professional, consider buying a good video tripod and head. Watching "hand-held" footage is usually unwatchable because of all the shaking.

November 29th, 2003, 12:48 AM	#5
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	I classify DIS and EIS together but there are differences between each and even more differences between manufacturers. DIS - samples the entire CCD and then removes a stable picture. Works well on the pixel heavy cams although it may be disabled in 16:9 and/or still mode. EIS - employs sensors to detect movement and then compensates. Sony uses this in their Super Steady Shot. OIS - a prism that moves opposite of cam shaking The TRV950 uses both EIS and OIS while the GS70 combines DIS and EIS (referred to at D.E.I.S). How utterly confusing!

November 29th, 2003, 01:20 AM	#6
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Thanks, Tommy.

November 29th, 2003, 11:33 AM	#7
Fred Garhart Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 53	Tommy Haupfear thank you for the answer. I will be using OIS and not in automatic mode.