Is the lack of image stabilization an issue.
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Hi Pen, The kit lens has an image stabilization feature called Optical SteadyShot. -Anthony
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Hmmm....the images are so stable under even bad lighting that I thought it had image stablilization!
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I have not noticed impairment of the camera operation. It has been working well since I installed it.
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Yes it does have image stabilization. I have had this camera for a couple of years. It is great fro wildlife, landscape and action.
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Of course the main reason to buy this camera is for shooting HD video but it is acceptable with still images as well. The image stabilization helps to freeze the action but not as well as a dedicated SLR or higher mega pixel point and shoot.
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Only if you're using it for video. One can shoot without stabilization if on a tripod, steadycam or even possibly a monopod. Video shot handheld will be unwatchable. Still photography should be unaffected by the lack of image stabilization.
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No, but if you buy the FE lenses by Sony they will have Image Stabilization built into the lens.
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Hi Craig J., I don't know if it has image stabilization. I returned it the same week. The closure on the lens would not open properly, after only taking one picture. I did some research and found out it was a common problem with this particular nikon camera.
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I can't really answer that since my camera has image stabilization. Quality is great on my end
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I'd be curious to know as well. The 720SW had a fairly slow shutter, and one had to really concentrate to get a non-blurry photo. Unless, you enabled the stabilization, and then the photo got a little grainy... Anybody have feedback on that?
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If your question is about Image Stabilization. The lens does not have this feature.
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The Sony does have a stabilization feature. How steady depends on you. I know I've pulled away from the shot too soon and had it blur. But I've taken photos of a large fountain, and photos on a moving ocean liner in choppy water and the photos were fine. Hope that helps.
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No and not really necessary because of wide angle/low magnification. NEX cameras do not have built in stabilization; it is included in several lenses including the kit lenses.
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No, the Sony Alpha cameras have image stabilization as an option in the camera body. This means less weight in the lens and should make it cheaper.
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Great picture quality in natural light, low light is OK but stabilization is terrible.
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Not much has been said about whether or not the 'improved' image stabilization is actually improved that much. I have the FZ28 and at 18X it can be a little shaky. Has anyone found it improved in the FZ35?
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No it doesn't, there is no image stabilization on this camera. I wish it did.
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Yes but it's an electronic stabilization, not as effective as more sophisticated techniques. Still better than nothing. Even more expensive camcorders of Panasonic/JVC range use the same technique according to my knowledge.