Is in body stabilization working ? (no noise at all)

fujiste · 12-05-2017, 08:31 AM

Hello,
I just got my brand new K-70, and i'm happy with it except i'm wondering if SR/IS is really working properly.
SR is enabled as the icon is shown on the homescreen, but i never heard any noise that could indicate me that the SR is working, even if i stick my ears on the camera.
Do you have any experience at earing some noise while using SR ?
Thank you for your support

regards

Nick

D1N0 · 12-05-2017, 08:35 AM

Put on a wide angle manual lens. Tell the camera it is a 450mm lens. Take a picture at 1/20th of a second. You will know....

**jatrax** · 12-05-2017, 08:50 AM - **1 Like**

On older models (like the k-x) you could hear IBIS. But on newer models not really, unless you have much better hearing than I do.

fujiste · 12-05-2017, 08:56 AM

Thank you D1N0, jatrax

I'll try to simulate a telephoto lens as you suggested, but i'm now confident that my camera is not faulty.
I have done some testings with or without SR enabled, but nothing was obvious altough it appeared just slighly better with it.

**Rondec** · 12-05-2017, 09:17 AM

Turn on live view and pan then turn off SR and pan again with live view on. You should be able to see the difference SR makes pretty clearly.

**jatrax** · 12-05-2017, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by fujiste

I have done some testings with or without SR enabled, but nothing was obvious altough it appeared just slighly better with it.

Under normal conditions, with a good camera hold you would not see any difference. SR only comes into play when the light is poor and you are trying to take images with a longer shutter speed than suggested. Or when taking shots that pan or have some other movement. Personally I consider shake reduction a crutch that should only be used when absolutely needed. A proper hold and brace along with paying attention to the shutter speed and other settings removes the need for SR in most normal conditions. Also it should NOT be used when mounted on a tripod as it will negatively impact the image. Just my humble opinion.

sewerynthegreat · 12-11-2017, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by fujiste

Hello,
I just got my brand new K-70, and i'm happy with it except i'm wondering if SR/IS is really working properly.
SR is enabled as the icon is shown on the homescreen, but i never heard any noise that could indicate me that the SR is working, even if i stick my ears on the camera.
Do you have any experience at earing some noise while using SR ?
Thank you for your support

regards

Nick

I asked exactly the same question around a year ago

I tested my camera and can tell that it works

Just surprisingly silently

SR very silent or not working - PentaxForums.com

12-05-2017, 08:31 AM	#1
fujiste New Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 3	Is in body stabilization working ? (no noise at all) Hello, I just got my brand new K-70, and i'm happy with it except i'm wondering if SR/IS is really working properly. SR is enabled as the icon is shown on the homescreen, but i never heard any noise that could indicate me that the SR is working, even if i stick my ears on the camera. Do you have any experience at earing some noise while using SR ? Thank you for your support regards Nick

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12-05-2017, 08:35 AM	#2
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Put on a wide angle manual lens. Tell the camera it is a 450mm lens. Take a picture at 1/20th of a second. You will know....

12-05-2017, 08:50 AM - 1 Like	#3
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	On older models (like the k-x) you could hear IBIS. But on newer models not really, unless you have much better hearing than I do.

12-05-2017, 08:56 AM	#4
fujiste New Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thank you D1N0, jatrax I'll try to simulate a telephoto lens as you suggested, but i'm now confident that my camera is not faulty. I have done some testings with or without SR enabled, but nothing was obvious altough it appeared just slighly better with it.

12-05-2017, 09:17 AM	#5
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,662	Turn on live view and pan then turn off SR and pan again with live view on. You should be able to see the difference SR makes pretty clearly.

12-05-2017, 10:09 AM	#6
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by fujiste I have done some testings with or without SR enabled, but nothing was obvious altough it appeared just slighly better with it. Under normal conditions, with a good camera hold you would not see any difference. SR only comes into play when the light is poor and you are trying to take images with a longer shutter speed than suggested. Or when taking shots that pan or have some other movement. Personally I consider shake reduction a crutch that should only be used when absolutely needed. A proper hold and brace along with paying attention to the shutter speed and other settings removes the need for SR in most normal conditions. Also it should NOT be used when mounted on a tripod as it will negatively impact the image. Just my humble opinion.

12-11-2017, 02:24 PM	#7
sewerynthegreat Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Warsaw Photos: Albums Posts: 76	Originally posted by fujiste Hello, I just got my brand new K-70, and i'm happy with it except i'm wondering if SR/IS is really working properly. SR is enabled as the icon is shown on the homescreen, but i never heard any noise that could indicate me that the SR is working, even if i stick my ears on the camera. Do you have any experience at earing some noise while using SR ? Thank you for your support regards Nick I asked exactly the same question around a year ago I tested my camera and can tell that it works Just surprisingly silently SR very silent or not working - PentaxForums.com