I'm not sure that's right...

[shutterfinger]

Camera shake

 

[Ariston]

Camera shake

I agree.

 

[Ces1um]

I agree.

Likely right. I would have thought the IBIS would handle it better though. This shot would be a no brainer on my k1000 and 135mm though so it kinda ticks me off. Maybe the extra weight of that camera helps keep me more still? Obviously I have a lot to learn yet when it comes to my new camera. Still, I like my new Olympus quite a bit. Just thought this was a bit strange but it must be user error.

 

[MattKing]

You need to adapt a bit. After I made my earlier post, I thought about this a bit and realized that I need to do some things similar when I go from any of my larger film cameras to my Olympus XA.
Even when I transition from one of my OM film bodies to the OM-D, I need to adapt. Just as when I transition back and forth between the OM film bodies to my Mamiya 645.
As I get used to the OM-D, the adaption becomes more natural and automatic.
When I pay reasonably close attention to minimizing camera movement, the IBIS yields amazing further capabilities.

 

[blockend]

When I pay reasonably close attention to minimizing camera movement, the IBIS yields amazing further capabilities.

Agreed. IBIS isn't a magic wand but is a great aid. To demonstrate its effects, set camera to video and film walking around. Then turn all stabilisation off and do the same. It eliminates most tilt and yaw effects and micro vibrations. I can get sharp 1/2 sec shots hand held without much effort, roughly the same as 1/15 to 1/30 on a 35mm camera.

 

[Ariston]

Likely right. I would have thought the IBIS would handle it better though. This shot would be a no brainer on my k1000 and 135mm though so it kinda ticks me off. Maybe the extra weight of that camera helps keep me more still? Obviously I have a lot to learn yet when it comes to my new camera. Still, I like my new Olympus quite a bit. Just thought this was a bit strange but it must be user error.

The easiest thing to do is increase your ISO, which will give you faster shutter speeds. One great advantage that digital has over film is the ability to use a different ISO for each and every shot. It will spoil you.

 

[Ces1um]

The easiest thing to do is increase your ISO, which will give you faster shutter speeds. One great advantage that digital has over film is the ability to use a different ISO for each and every shot. It will spoil you.

Yes- that is a fantastic advantage. I'm just finding that settings that worked on my film camera do not work on my digital camera and it's throwing me off my game. I find the little lcd screen on the back isn't of high enough resolution to see if a photo is slightly out of focus. That being said, I'm also finding things though that are in favour of my digital camera over film. When things are in focus, they are in very sharp focus. With some exceptions I find my overall image quality is better. The ibis has been fantastic for shots of moving water. It's certainly cheaper than paying for development of film every week plus gas/travel to do so. Lots of pros. A few cons. Still working out the kinks.

 

[shutterfinger]

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