GH5 GH5 and Image Stabilization - Tried and True Practices?

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bhuether

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Hi, been reading about stabilization with the GH5. I have a 12-35mm ii lens and I see in the camera that it is set to dual stabilization. Also been reading about the Electronic Stabilization. In the manual it says Electronic Stabilization performs 5 axis stabilization. That confuses me because I thought the IBIS already was a 5 axis system.

Also I have read elsewhere that the stabilization features can produce poor results when you are already moving the camera smoothly to achieve stable results.

So I was curious if there are tried and true practices based on various shooting scenarios. What I am really hoping I can do with the camera's stabilization systems(s) is compliment my physical efforts to stabilize things with end result being noticeably better.

Thanks,
Brian
 
Dual stabilization is best. It uses the actual physically stabilized sensor in combination with the stabilized lens. Common GH5 wisdom is to leave Electronic Stabilization OFF, as it is digital and tends to create unnatural warping effects in the image. that has been my experience. Dual Stabilization is fantastic. I have the 12-60 and also the 14-140 and can reliably shoot about anything without a tripod.

Another thing to note: the VIDEO LOCK mode, when used properly, is incredible. If you engage it when you are attempting a locked down shot with no tilting or panning, it really is rock solid.
 
The dual stabilisation in the GH5 is very good however it's designed primarily as a stills stabilisation system as any stabilisation that involves the sensor moving can create weird warping at the frame edges when used on wide lenses (not so much with standard and not at all when you use tele). I've used the 12-35, 12-40 OL and the 12-60 but the best results are from the OL 12-100 which disables the IBS and just uses it's own exceptionally good lens IS system. The potential drawback is that you loose the wonderful 'Video Lock' and you don't get roll stabilisation but any resulting movement is very easy to fix in Resolve or Warp stabiliser in PP.
 
Shirozina said:
The dual stabilisation in the GH5 is very good however it's designed primarily as a stills stabilisation system as any stabilisation that involves the sensor moving can create weird warping at the frame edges when used on wide lenses
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Definitely agree. I have the 8-18mm and IBIS must be turned off or the edges wobble in a really bizarre way.
 
So sounds like tilt and pan can interfere with video stabilization if I am reading correctly. So how about those situations where you are walking with the camera and shooting on the go, or using your body as a pivot to move the camera in an arc. Just trying to better understand the sorts of movements that won't interfere with the stabilization system.

thanks,
Brian
 
bhuether said:
So sounds like tilt and pan can interfere with video stabilization if I am reading correctly.
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No, it's only when Video Lock is engaged that tilting or panning can become problematic. On the normal setting, the IBIS works well with tilting and panning, within reason of course. Just make sure Electronic Stabilization is set to OFF, and your 12-35 should look great when hand-held.
 
What's the verdict on dual is when on a gimbal? Helpful to remove improper gimbal technique or does it create further issues?
 
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