Optical Image Stabilization

Optical Image Stabilization
The E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS marks a first for Sony - it's the company's debut attempt at using optical image stabilization in an interchangeable lens.

Optical image stabilization
Lenses with image stabilization have active elements that compensate for camera shake with long exposure times.

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) - Most commonly found in higher-end dSLR telephoto and tele-zoom lenses.

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Image stabilization is a technique used to reduce image blur caused by the camera not being held steady. There are two kinds of image stabilization used in SLR and DSLR cameras and their lenses: ...

Optical image stabilization works by moving a prism in the camera or an element in the lens to redirect the light path to compensate for the unintended movement. The camera moves one way, and the prism or lens element moves the other.

Optical Image Stabilization and Image Sensor (or CCD) Shift Image Stabilization are also known as mechanical or true image stabilization.
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Featuring a 28mm wide-angle lens with 14x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilization, the PowerShot SX210 IS allows users to capture dramatic close-ups or broad landscapes with ease, while the 14.

Optical image stabilization utilizes gyroscopic sensors within the lens to detect and compensate for motion or "camera shake." Alternatively, some cameras achieve IS by moving the image sensor when camera movement is detected.

Both Nikon and Canon decided that they would achieve optical image stabilization by building lenses which have internal gyros and moving optical groups.

For this long zoom lens, the Optical Image Stabilization is the star
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In 2005, Sigma introduced a monster 10x zoom lens, the 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG/HSM, which offered flare-reducing lens coating, a HyperSonic motor and SLD glass.

Like one of the earlier writiers in response to this tip, I also own and use two wonderful Panasonic Lumix cameras. No, this isn't an ad for them, but merely to say that they are great-BECAUSE-they have OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION built in.

Newegg has the best deal EVER on the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS 12MP Silver Digital Camera. Features include 12 megapixel sensor, 3-inch LCD, optical image stabilization, SD card slot and 5x optical zoom. It's ...

See also: Stabilization, Image, Image Stabilization, Camera, Zoom