{"id":105597,"date":"2017-05-26T07:02:29","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T06:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=105597"},"modified":"2017-06-12T09:27:42","modified_gmt":"2017-06-12T08:27:42","slug":"lose-your-tripod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/lose-your-tripod\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about image stabilisation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_105607&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 650px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105607\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-low-shot-across-falls.jpg\" alt=\"lose your tripod low 0.3sec shot across falls\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-low-shot-across-falls.jpg 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-low-shot-across-falls.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-low-shot-across-falls.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-low-shot-across-falls.jpg?resize=562,375 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">For this image, pro Tim Bird could go as low as 0.3sec shutter speed at f\/22 and ISO 200 handheld and still manage to keep the foliage sharp, thanks to image stabilisation. \u00a9 Tim Bird<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>There are plenty of times when a tripod is essential \u2013 for instance, in order to keep the image acceptably sharp at very long exposures \u2013 but there are also times when a tripod becomes a burden, weighing you down and sapping your energy. There are also some situations, especially in busy cities, when using a tripod can attract unwanted attention and prevent you from getting the shot you want. Thankfully, because of improved high sensitivity noise control and image stabilisation systems there are now fewer occasions when you need to use a tripod, so you can leave your three-legged friend at home and lighten the load.<\/p>\n<p>Most photographers understand the trade-off between pushing up the ISO sensitivity setting of their camera to allow faster shutter speeds and the increase in an image\u2019s noise, so they stop before the speckling or loss of detail becomes too much of an issue. But what about the role played by image stabilisation? Let\u2019s take a look at how it can help you achieve the best results.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_105606&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105606 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg\" alt=\"lose your tripod IS on with Olympus OM-D E-M1 II\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg?resize=630,355 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg?resize=900,507 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg?resize=562,316 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">WITH IS: The Olympus OM-D E-M1 II&#8217;s 5-axis stabilisation system is the best currently available, even allowing handheld shots to be taken with a 2sec exposure time.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_105603&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105603 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg\" alt=\"lose your tripod IS off with Olympus OM-D E-M1 II\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg?resize=630,355 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg?resize=900,507 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-with-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-II.jpg?resize=562,316 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">WITHOUT IS: Switch off the IS and the image becomes very soft<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Lens stabilisation<\/h1>\n<p>Image stabilisation mechanisms first appeared when the majority of cameras on the market used film. As it\u2019s far easier to shift a lens element than it is a roll of 35mm film and pressure plate, Canon and Nikon opted for in-lens stabilisation systems. Naturally this was also the preferred system of thirty-party lens manufacturers like Sigma and Tamron as it adds extra value to their optics.<\/p>\n<p>Stabilised lenses have gyro sensors that detect the direction and magnitude of any movement; this information is then relayed to a microcomputer that tells a floating element (or elements) the direction and distance to shift to compensate for the movement. The aim is to keep the rays of light from the subject at the same angle to the optical path, as they would be if there was no camera movement. Achieving it keeps the image sharp.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_105604&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105604 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-night-time.jpg\" alt=\"lose your tripod IS off night time\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-night-time.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-night-time.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-night-time.jpg?resize=630,355 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-night-time.jpg?resize=900,507 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-night-time.jpg?resize=562,316 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">WITHOUT IS<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_105605&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105605 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-sharp-night-time-shot.jpg\" alt=\"lose your tripod IS on sharp night time shot\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-sharp-night-time-shot.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-sharp-night-time-shot.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-sharp-night-time-shot.jpg?resize=630,355 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-sharp-night-time-shot.jpg?resize=900,507 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-sharp-night-time-shot.jpg?resize=562,316 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">WITH IS: If you shoot with care you can use IS to help you get sharp night-time shots without pushing sensitivity up very high<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Sensor-based stabilisation<\/h1>\n<p>Rather than using lens element movements, sensor-based or in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) relies on the sensor of a digital camera moving to compensate for camera shake. As in a lens-based system, gyros are used to detect any movement that is then analysed before compensation instructions are sent to move the sensor assembly accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>The first IBIS systems used mechanical movements, but modern ones are controlled electromagnetically. This means the sensor is \u2018free-floating\u2019 and faster, so smoother movements can be made. It also means that in addition to making up-and- down (Y-axis) or side-to-side (X-axis) movement it\u2019s possible to make rotational adjustments. As a small movement has a more dramatic impact on a small sensor than it does with a larger sensor, in-body stabilisation tends to be more effective with smaller format cameras than it is with larger format models. Nevertheless, it is still effective with full-frame cameras.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Lens-based vs sensor-shifting<\/h1>\n<p>A lens-based stabilisation system enables the correction to be seen in the viewfinder of whatever camera it\u2019s mounted on. This is particularly useful when using long telephoto lenses, because even a small amount of shake can have a major impact on the view in the viewfinder and image sharpness. Consequently, a stabilised lens makes it easier to compose images with longer focal lengths. The downside of this, however, is that the dampened movement can sometimes make you feel a little nauseous.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of a sensor shifting stabilisation system isn\u2019t visible in the optical viewfinder of an SLR, but it is in the electronic viewfinders of compact system and Sony SLT cameras as they draw their image signal from the image sensor itself.<\/p>\n<p>While a lens stabilisation system is specifically designed to work with a particular optic and focal length (or zoom range), an in-body system can work with virtually any lens that can be mounted on the camera. When the camera isn\u2019t able to read focal length information from the lens, in some cases it\u2019s possible to input the data via the camera\u2019s menu.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-105961\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/jay-wennington-624-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/jay-wennington-624-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/jay-wennington-624-2.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/jay-wennington-624-2.jpg?resize=562,375 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n<p>Another key advantage of having in-lens stabilisation is that it\u2019s possible to compensate for much greater movements than sensor- based stabilisation because a small optical element movement has a significant impact. In order for sensor-based stabilisation to be effective the sensor has to move, and functioning pixels should be outside the \u2018normal\u2019 image frame. The movements also need to be larger than those made by a lens element \u2013 hence sensor size and movement range are key limiting factors of an in-body system. So with long lenses, lens-based is more effective than sensor-based stabilisation.<\/p>\n<p>In the past an in-body stabilisation system added significant expense to the camera\u2019s production, but prices have fallen over the years and this is less of an issue. Similarly, in-lens systems cost less than they used to, though naturally stabilised lenses are still more expensive than non-stabilised versions. As the moving element inside a stabilised lens alters the light path through it, there can be a slightly detrimental effect on the bokeh.<\/p>\n<p>Stabilisation can also improve autofocusing performance as the AF sensor gets a clearer view of the target. With compact system cameras that use the imaging sensor for focusing, the AF benefit comes from either lens or sensor- based stabilisation.<\/p>\n<p>Panasonic, Olympus and Sony have started to employ a new breed of hybrid or dual stabilisation that uses both lens- and sensor-based systems. It extends the range of movement that can be corrected and enables the camera to use the system that\u2019s most appropriate to the lens and the type of movement taking place.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_105610&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105610 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-taken-at-shutter-speed-15sec.jpg\" alt=\"lose your tripod IS on taken at shutter speed 15sec\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-taken-at-shutter-speed-15sec.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-taken-at-shutter-speed-15sec.jpg?resize=135,100 135w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-taken-at-shutter-speed-15sec.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-taken-at-shutter-speed-15sec.jpg?resize=533,400 533w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-taken-at-shutter-speed-15sec.jpg?resize=900,675 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-on-taken-at-shutter-speed-15sec.jpg?resize=562,422 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">WITH IS: Image stabilisation can enable you to use low sensitivity settings to maximise detail. Both the shots shown here were taken at a shutter speed of 1\/5sec &#8211; the impact of IS is clear<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_105609&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105609 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-taken-at-speed-of-15sec.jpg\" alt=\"lose your tripod IS off taken at speed of 15sec\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-taken-at-speed-of-15sec.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-taken-at-speed-of-15sec.jpg?resize=135,100 135w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-taken-at-speed-of-15sec.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-taken-at-speed-of-15sec.jpg?resize=533,400 533w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-taken-at-speed-of-15sec.jpg?resize=900,675 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-IS-off-taken-at-speed-of-15sec.jpg?resize=562,422 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">WITHOUT IS<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h1>Digital stabilisation<\/h1>\n<p>Digital stabilisation has been around for quite some time in one form or another, but today it\u2019s mainly used for video and it usually employs cropping. The camera detects accidental movement and adjusts the framing of the image to compensate, cropping rather than shifting the sensor. While this effectively reduces the size of the image frame, if you\u2019re shooting 4K there\u2019s plenty of room to crop without deteriorating the image noticeably and the smoother footage looks much better than a jerky clip.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Types of camera movement<\/h1>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-105601\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-5-axis-image-stabilisation.jpg\" alt=\"lose your tripod 5-axis image stabilisation\" width=\"1000\" height=\"777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-5-axis-image-stabilisation.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-5-axis-image-stabilisation.jpg?resize=300,233 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-5-axis-image-stabilisation.jpg?resize=515,400 515w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-5-axis-image-stabilisation.jpg?resize=900,699 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-5-axis-image-stabilisation.jpg?resize=562,437 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n<p>The first stabilisation systems were only able to correct for movement along two axes but we\u2019re increasingly seeing 5-axis image stabilisation, which means a greater range of movements are corrected. It\u2019s useful to understand what these are as it makes you think about how you might move your camera when you\u2019re using it, and the steps you can take to produce sharp images.<\/p>\n<h2>Pitch<\/h2>\n<p>This is a vertical tilting or pivoting movement that happens as the camera tips up or down in your hands. Although it can happen with a lens of any length, it\u2019s more noticeable with longer lenses due to their narrower angle of view. It\u2019s one to beware of at the end of a lengthy shoot with a heavy lens when your arms are starting to get tired.<\/p>\n<h2>Yaw<\/h2>\n<p>Another pivoting movement, but this time the rotation is side-to-side. Like pitch, it\u2019s a common movement that\u2019s likely to take place when handholding the camera, but in a strong wind longer lenses are especially prone. Pitch and yaw are the main contributors to camera shake in most situations, and are the only movements that are corrected by the vast majority of in-lens stabilisation systems.<\/p>\n<h2>Roll<\/h2>\n<p>This is a rotation around the lens axis, such as might be made when pressing down the shutter button while cradling the lens loosely in your left hand. It tends to be most important during long exposures, and can\u2019t be corrected using in-lens stabilisation.<\/p>\n<h2>X-axis or horizontal<\/h2>\n<p>This is a simple side-to-side movement, with the camera moving parallel to the subject. It\u2019s most often an issue with close-up photography.<\/p>\n<h2>Y-axis or vertical<\/h2>\n<p>This is perpendicular to X-axis movement, and again is most commonly found with macro photography.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Expert tips for stability<\/h1>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-105963\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/annie-spratt-121590-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/annie-spratt-121590-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/annie-spratt-121590-1.jpg?resize=300,209 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/annie-spratt-121590-1.jpg?resize=574,400 574w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/05\/annie-spratt-121590-1.jpg?resize=562,392 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Lean against a wall or tree for stability, but otherwise keep your feet roughly shoulder-width apart. Hold the camera with both hands and keep your elbows down and close to your body.<\/li>\n<li>The camera tends to be more stable when you compose the image in the viewfinder, as it\u2019s pulled in towards your body and resting against your face. If your camera doesn\u2019t have a viewfinder, keep your arms relaxed as you hold it out to see the image on the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze the shutter button gently. If it\u2019s a long exposure, apply just enough pressure to trip the shutter and keep your finger lightly on the release.<\/li>\n<li>Getting sharp shots handheld is harder in low light, so try placing the camera on a wall or similar flat surface and then using a shutter release.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>What type of stabilisation do I have?<\/h1>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-105608 size-large\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lose-your-tripod-whats-it-called-355x400.jpg\" alt=\"lose your tripod what's it called\" width=\"355\" height=\"400\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tripods have their uses, but can be a pain to lug around. 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