Image Stabilization Canada - Photography Terms & Glossary

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Image Stabilization Image stabilization is a technology used in digital cameras, lenses, and other imaging devices to reduce the effects of camera shake and motion blur in photographs and videos. It compensates for involuntary camera movements caused by hand-held shooting, windy conditions, or other factors that can lead to blurry images. Image stabilization systems typically employ optical or sensor-based mechanisms to detect and counteract camera shake in real-time, allowing for sharper and more stable images.

Optical image stabilization (OIS) involves moving lens elements or sensor components to compensate for camera movement, while sensor-shift image stabilization (IBIS) physically shifts the image sensor within the camera body to achieve similar stabilization effects. Some cameras and lenses feature hybrid stabilization systems that combine both optical and sensor-based methods for optimal performance. Image stabilization technology is particularly beneficial in low-light conditions, telephoto photography, and video recording, where camera shake and motion blur are more pronounced.