OIS: when on and off

Pesie

Pesie

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Hi everybody,

This is the question which I wanted to ask a long time, and because we're shooting for the Drama Fest this week, I'm not afraid anymore doing it ;)

When do you use the OIS and when not, in the following situations:
1. shooting from a tripod (no panning/tilting)
2. shooting from a tripod with panning or tilting
3. shooting from your hand, standing still but with some pointing around
4. shooting with a FigRig, with some slow walking around
5. shooting from a dolly that's moving

Hope somebody can help me out, I'm using the DVX100 (PAL) for over 3 years, always with the OIS on but I think that's not always very smart.
 
The short answer:

when shooting without a stabilizer (i.e. handheld) use OIS.

when shooting with a stabilizer, don't use it. Whether your panning or not, it doesn't matter. The tripod is already stabilizing the shot, so there is no need for it.

If you use it, you may wind up with some unwanted jerking of your footage as the OIS tries to correct the movement, which in this case, will probably be movement you want.

Jason
 
Sounds simple, thanks. How about the FigRig, it's a kind of handheld but in another way (a bit of a stabilizer).
 
NEVER use the OIS when using a 35mm adapter (like a Letus or Redrock or mini35) whether you're on a tripod or not. If using a 35mm adapter, turn the OIS off and leave it off.
 
It has no stabilzing components. - There is nothing to islate the oprator in any way from the camera.

It's a grip that allows you to hold the camera in a way that can be more stable for some users. But it is not a stabilizer.


- Mikko
 
Thanks guys. Barry, I'm not using a 35mm adapter but good to read that advice, as I might get myself one in the future (I've got several Nikon lenses waiting for me in the cupboard).
 
mikkowilson said:
It has no stabilzing components. - There is nothing to islate the oprator in any way from the camera.

It's a grip that allows you to hold the camera in a way that can be more stable for some users. But it is not a stabilizer.


- Mikko
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Alright, that makes sense. Thanks.
 
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