Jorgen Udvang
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Many years ago I did an (unscientific) test with a colleague of mine.Hello KH
My information was from a fellow who was comparing long lenses on Sony and Canon. He stated that he saw less vibration with the Canon lens based system. I just did a Google search and found this article:
https://photographylife.com/lens-stabilization-vs-in-camera-stabilization
Of course, not being an electro-mechanical engineer I can't speak to the truth of these statements. However it seems to make sense that motion in a long lens might not be sensed in the camera body as effectively as for a shorter lens.
Regards,
John
This is a very important camera, and the IBIS may not even be the most important reason. The A7 II shows that:As they say ... This Changes Everything.
- Marc
I wish they would have put a higher capacity battery in it instead of consistency.This is a very important camera, and the IBIS may not even be the most important reason. The A7 II shows that:
- Sony is able and willing to improve ergonomics on an existing model.
- They listen to customers. One of the most common complaints about the A7 series have been that it's to small. Although this model isn't really any bigger, the grip is, which is the most important.
- It's the fourth A7 model and it still uses the same battery. It's still too small, but at least it's compatible with the previous models. (Panasonic managed three different batteries on the first three GH models.)
Hopefully, this represents the "New Sony", a camera manufacturer that thinks and acts like just that, and not so much like the inventor of 7 million different Walkman models. I'm rather impressed, and for the first time, it's more than 50% likely that I'll buy one. It would bring new life to a whole little forest of good, old lenses
It seems that this may alter that in that it is multi axis IBIS. I can attest to the fact that the existing IBIS of the A900 and A99 works well in real world situations ... and I've the real acid test of that in using a Sony AF 500/8 mirror on those cameras to amazing effect. This new A7-II should be even more effective.Hello KH
My information was from a fellow who was comparing long lenses on Sony and Canon. He stated that he saw less vibration with the Canon lens based system. I just did a Google search and found this article:
https://photographylife.com/lens-stabilization-vs-in-camera-stabilization
Of course, not being an electro-mechanical engineer I can't speak to the truth of these statements. However it seems to make sense that motion in a long lens might not be sensed in the camera body as effectively as for a shorter lens.
Regards,
John
The main reason why I left Pana/m43. Also one of the main reasons why I appreciate Sony.(Panasonic managed three different batteries on the first three GH models.)
That would be a nice feature. let's hope it is possible, but even without it this camera brings stabilization to lenses like ZE Mount Zeiss lenses, I would quess ZE APO Sonnar 135 would not be half that bad on this body with smart adapterIf it's true I hope they allow manual input of the focal length (like Olympus).
Otherwise this IBIS is still useless for adapted 3rd party lenses.
If you are into Sony, you should be prepared for this. All they have been doing (since NEX) is disruptive tech products. There is no system. It is yet to take shape. There is a new flash mount and there are even products (A6000) that do not work with their own flashes!How does Sony expect people to invest in an expensive system that keeps changing stuff like this all the time?
I agree and I'm hoping that the A9 is the "ultimate 35mm digital back." Robust in photography features and build with a great ~28-32MP FF sensor. I actually wouldn't need 4K or video recording but I don't imagine Sony would do that since there always needs to be a tie in with their consumer products.I hope the A9 will be very different than the A7 series cams, including the sensor.
Hi JohnAndrew and Jim:
When it comes to Sony there are no stupid questions, only crazy reality. The stabilized body will allow the legacy a-mount users (and other mount owners) to get stabilized results. However, it seems to be believed that lens based stabilization (especially with longer lenses) is more effective. So if this rumor is true (which is far from certain) it could be a win/win (unless you only like the smallest body size).
Regards,
John
You can easily adapt Canon TSE lenses on the A7 series : since they are manual lenses anyway, you have nothing to loose when they are mounted on the Sony FE bodies, on the contrary.WoW, this look amazing and I can't wait for the A9 announcement after Christmas with rumoured new sensor!
A9 with higher MP sensor, IBIS and a Tilt shift lens or two (24mm and 100mm) and I'd never touch a Canon again!
More importantly it enhances the ergonomic factor, opens up the A-mount lens catalog, and instantly makes the FE platform more inviting to use longer lenses off tripod like the new 70-300mkII... Much the same way that the Olympus OM-D E-M1 was actually a Micro 4/3 "bridge camera body" marketed for those that wanted an update to the full size 4/3 cameras v. a replacement for the OM-D E-M5 .Hi John
I think the idea that lens based stabilisation is better is long since superseded. The 5 axis image stabilisation on the Olympus E-M1 is nothing short of sensational - hand holding a 600mm equivalent lens at 1/25th second often provides good results, and at 1/60th always provides good results - that would translate to more like 1/1000 with an A7. Sony are claiming 4.5 stops - if that means 3 reliable stops it's fine for me!
My problem with all the A7 cameras has been the necessity to use fast shutter speeds to get unblurred images - EFC and IBIS should completely solve this.