Canon image stabilization lenses

[Deuce 1]

OK. The IS software in my Sony PC120 is dynamite. Do the newer Canon Image Stabilization lenses work the same way?

Is this the way to go? Or is the "regular" lens just as good and this is just a shiny doohickie.

Any comparative experience?

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JP

[Cajones 0]

Not really. Your Sony uses electronic stabilization. Just a wonder of software. The EOS lenses you're referring to actually move the optics to stabilize the image. The 3-chip Sony 900/950 and VX cameras use this technique, and call it "Optical Image Stabilization."

The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

[Deuce 1]

So it's probably going to be useful mostly on telephoto lenses at slower shutter speeds?

Is it effective enough to eliminate a tripod? I'm thinking sunset telephoto pond swoops.

[quade 4]

They are effective for hand held telephoto shots and are great for -some- sports photography. A batter swinging at the plate would be a perfect subject. However, you might not find it as useful for pond swooping. Head on shots would benefit, but probably not the side view flybys.

As for eliminating the tripod -- that's why they exist -- so you can hand hold it.

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[clusterit 0]

Using the stabilizer mostly when I have to slow the shutter speed cause of sunset - not having enough light, but want to avoid having a blurry picture.