OIS Questions

thefilmaddict

thefilmaddict

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I just purchased these 2 lenses:

Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8

When shooting stills, I plan on using OIS. When I shoot handheld video, can I also use ISO without any issues? How about when using a tripod (should I keep OIS off)?
 
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thefilmaddict said:


I just purchased these 2 lenses:

Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8

When shooting stills, I plan on using OIS. When I shoot handheld video, can I also use ISO without any issues? How about when using a tripod (should I keep OIS off)?
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Please do not use a black font. I see you actually went to the trouble of adding it - it makes for a difficult viewing experience.

Yes, you can use stabilization in video mode.

To answer your second question, I'll respond with a question. You purchased these lenses, right?

Put them on a tripod, shoot a scene, turn on or off OIS and shoot the same scene. Import into your NLE and look at the results. That will tell you much more than someone's opinion.
 
stoneinapond said:
Please do not use a black font. I see you actually went to the trouble of adding it - it makes for a difficult viewing experience.

Yes, you can use stabilization in video mode.

To answer your second question, I'll respond with a question. You purchased these lenses, right?

Put them on a tripod, shoot a scene, turn on or off OIS and shoot the same scene. Import into your NLE and look at the results. That will tell you much more than someone's opinion.
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thanks.
 
thefilmaddict said:
I just purchased these 2 lenses:

Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8

When shooting stills, I plan on using OIS. When I shoot handheld video, can I also use ISO without any issues? How about when using a tripod (should I keep OIS off)?
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I have the panasonic 100-300 lens and more often than not have the OIS switchen on when shooting video on a tripod with a good head. It will at some stage bite you on the bum and cause a jump in motion. But at the same time the OIS is great on this lens. AS @stoneinapond says, try a scene with it on and off.

EDIT.
I forgot I did this a couple of years ago to show a friend. It's using the 100-300 lens but it shows what I mean.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxw0iYH3Kpo
 
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Thanks! I think I'll turn it on for handheld work. I'll turn it off for most tripod work, unless I am zoomed in a lot and following a moving subject.
 
thefilmaddict said:
I'll turn it off for most tripod work, unless I am zoomed in a lot and following a moving subject.
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When using a good set of sticks, & fluid head, shut off OIS, especially if "following a moving subject", or you'll likely get occasional artifacts that look like the camera dropped a frame, or two, causing the image to "jump" a bit. Also when completing a pan, &/or tilt, the OIS can cause the image to bounce back a bit as if you were using a poorly designed fluid head.

However if using a set of sticks that are less than ideal your likely better off leaving OIS on, & dealing with the occasional artifact.
 
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Ned Kelly said:
I have the panasonic 100-300 lens and more often than not have the OIS switchen on when shooting video on a tripod with a good head.
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My comments in the previous post were directed at the 12-35/2.8, & 35-100/2.8.

The 100-300/4-5.6 is a whole other beast & I leave OIS on all the time unless using a very beefy head & sticks.
 
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