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How-To Fundamentals: Image-Stabilization Options

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    With CCD-shift stabilization, instead of moving lens elements, the system shifts the image sensor itself to counteract camera shake and keep the image steady. Konica Minolta’s Anti-Shake cameras and Pentax’s Shake-Reduction cameras use this system.
    Normally, image-stabilization systems counteract both vertical and horizontal camera movement. Some SLR gear provides an “action” mode, which allows you to pan the camera horizontally or vertically while the system counters only motion along the other axis. Read the instruction manual for your gear. With some systems, you should switch the stabilization off when using the camera on a tripod.

     

    Resources
    Canon, (800) OK-CANON,
    www.usa.canon.com
    Kodak, (800) 235-6325,www.kodak.com
    Konica Minolta, (800) 285-6422,www.kmpi.konicaminolta.us
    Nikon, (800) NIKON-US,
    www.nikonusa.com
    Panasonic (800) 211-PANAwww.panasonic.com
    Pentax, (800) 877-0155,www.pentaximaging.com
    Sigma, (800) 896-6858,www.sigma-photo.com
    Sony (800) 222-SONYwww.sonystyle.com
      

     

    Stabilization Lenses
    CanonEF-S 17-55mm ƒ/2.8 IS USM
    EF-S 17-85mm ƒ/4-5.6 IS USM
    EF 24-105mm ƒ/4L IS USM
    EF 28-135mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 IS USM
    EF 28-300mm ƒ/3.5-5.6L IS USM
    EF 70-200mm ƒ/2.8L IS USM
    EF 70-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
    EF 70-300mm ƒ/4-5.6 IS USM
    EF 100-400mm ƒ/4.5-5.6L IS USM
    EF 300mm ƒ/2.8L IS USM
    EF 300mm ƒ/4L IS USM
    EF 400mm ƒ/2.8L IS USM
    EF 400mm ƒ/4 DO IS USM
    EF 500mm ƒ/4L IS USM
    EF 600mm ƒ/4L IS USM
    Nikon
    24-120mm ƒ/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
    70-200mm ƒ/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
    80-400mm ƒ/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF Zoom-Nikkor
    200-400mm ƒ/4G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
    Sigma80-400mm ƒ/4.5-5.6 EX OS APO
      

    Stabilization Cameras
    CanonPowerShot S1 IS
    PowerShot S2 IS
    KodakEasyShare P850
    Konica MinoltaDiMAGE A200
    DiMAGE Z6
    DiMAGE X1
    Maxxum 5D
    Maxxum 7D
    NikonCoolpix 8800
    PanasonicLumix DMC-FZ30
    Lumix DMC-FZ20
    Lumix DMC-FZ5
    Lumix DMC-FZ4
    Lumix DMC-LX1
    Lumix DMC-FX9
    Lumix DMC-FX8
    Lumix DMC-LZ5
    Lumix DMC-LZ3
    Lumix DMC-LS2
    PentaxOptio AIO
    Optio S6
    SonyCyber-shot DSC-H1
      



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