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Practical exercise

Using image stabilisation: try it yourself

Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS illustrating using image stabilization
Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS.

1. IS On/Off

Take handheld shot at 1/15s with IS on vs. off; compare sharpness.

2. Tripod + IS

Mount on tripod; turn IS on/off; note if it causes blur (some do!).

3. Panning Test

Use IS in “Mode 2” (if available) for panning motion shots.

4. Digital IS

On phone, compare stabilized vs. non-stabilized video.

5. Low-Light IS

Shoot in dim room; use IS to allow slower shutter without tripod.