W60 Image stabilization

maccawolf · 02-23-2009, 08:55 AM

Hi,
Dad just bought a W60 for a trip he's taking to Cancun in a few weeks.
he is (and I am) playing with it to LEARN it before the trip. (being FILM camera peoples, we are not very used to having to LEARN to take pictures, rather than picking up a camera and shooting...LOL)

We noticed a feature called IMAGE STABILIZATION, but every time we try to use this feature, we get an error that says "unable to save image" Is the camera defective? or are we doing something wrong?

Jonson PL · 02-23-2009, 12:33 PM

Sounds weird. Anyway, as no Point & Shoot camera has real Image Stabilization, (they just bump up the Iso), I think it is not too important.
But for sure have it checked out, or ask at the store.

Damn Brit · 02-23-2009, 03:25 PM

What does the manual say about it?

maccawolf · 02-23-2009, 04:57 PM

NOTHING, that's why I'm posting here.

The thing that Sune mentioned is the PRE picture taking camera shake fix. I am talking about the POST picture fix.

Damn Brit · 02-23-2009, 05:14 PM

I'm lost there then I'm afraid. You could always email Pentax user support.

maccawolf · 02-23-2009, 05:57 PM

Yeah, that's my next step, I just thought I'd try here first....

arpaagent · 02-23-2009, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by Jonson PL

Sounds weird. Anyway, as no Point & Shoot camera has real Image Stabilization, (they just bump up the Iso), I think it is not too important.
But for sure have it checked out, or ask at the store.

My canon G7 has has optical image stabilized, so it isn't out of the question for P&S. Just FYI.
-Jim

Chocolar · 02-23-2009, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by arpaagent

My canon G7 has has optical image stabilized, so it isn't out of the question for P&S. Just FYI.
-Jim

Originally posted by Jonson PL

Sounds weird. Anyway, as no Point & Shoot camera has real Image Stabilization, (they just bump up the Iso), I think it is not too important.
But for sure have it checked out, or ask at the store.

This year, Canon and Panasonic offer waterproof/shakeproof p&s with optical stabilization (Canon D10 and Pany TS1)

Jewelltrail · 03-05-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Sounds weird. Anyway, as no Point & Shoot camera has real Image Stabilization, (they just bump up the Iso), I think it is not too important.
But for sure have it checked out, or ask at the store.
__________________
All the best
Sune

Many Point & Shoots have real image stabilization. In fact they had it before DSLRs did. Image stabilization goes back at least as early as 2005, probably before that, in P & S.

It is true that Fuji was a little slower to get into IS, but they have it now. Fuji did, for a while, have P & S which used faster shutter speeds (often by increasing ISO) to decrease blur.

My Canon s3--around at least as early as 2005, had real, and excellent, Image Stabilization.

Sharkonwheels · 03-16-2009, 09:52 PM

The Optio A40 also has REAL Image Stabilization, as well as the artifical digital "flavor."
On the A40, it's called Sensor Shift Shake Reduction. Also has Digital SR, and Movie SR.
I think the Optio Axx are the only Pentaxen Compacts to have non-digital SR.

Just picked one up from Tuttle Camera in Long Beach on fleaBay for $140, incl. Pentax Case ($15 normally) and Pentax 2YR ext. Warranty ($50 normally). Couldn't really turn the deal down, with the add-ons. Can't drag my K20 everywhere! Am thinking of ordering an M50 from them for the wife, as well, to replace her 5MP HP - the thing is nearly useless! Maybe a Z10 for the slightly bigger zoom range (7x vs 5x), but haven't quite decided yet.

T

kristoffon · 04-03-2009, 04:57 AM

Olympus C2100 had IS in 2000.

02-23-2009, 08:55 AM	#1
maccawolf New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3	W60 Image stabilization Hi, Dad just bought a W60 for a trip he's taking to Cancun in a few weeks. he is (and I am) playing with it to LEARN it before the trip. (being FILM camera peoples, we are not very used to having to LEARN to take pictures, rather than picking up a camera and shooting...LOL) We noticed a feature called IMAGE STABILIZATION, but every time we try to use this feature, we get an error that says "unable to save image" Is the camera defective? or are we doing something wrong?

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02-23-2009, 12:33 PM	#2
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Sounds weird. Anyway, as no Point & Shoot camera has real Image Stabilization, (they just bump up the Iso), I think it is not too important. But for sure have it checked out, or ask at the store.

02-23-2009, 03:25 PM	#3
Damn Brit Guest	What does the manual say about it?

02-23-2009, 04:57 PM	#4
maccawolf New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Original Poster	NOTHING, that's why I'm posting here. The thing that Sune mentioned is the PRE picture taking camera shake fix. I am talking about the POST picture fix.

02-23-2009, 05:14 PM	#5
Damn Brit Guest	I'm lost there then I'm afraid. You could always email Pentax user support.

02-23-2009, 05:57 PM	#6
maccawolf New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Yeah, that's my next step, I just thought I'd try here first....

02-23-2009, 06:05 PM	#7
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Originally posted by Jonson PL Sounds weird. Anyway, as no Point & Shoot camera has real Image Stabilization, (they just bump up the Iso), I think it is not too important. But for sure have it checked out, or ask at the store. My canon G7 has has optical image stabilized, so it isn't out of the question for P&S. Just FYI. -Jim

02-23-2009, 10:18 PM	#8
Chocolar Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OC, California Posts: 147	Originally posted by arpaagent My canon G7 has has optical image stabilized, so it isn't out of the question for P&S. Just FYI. -Jim Originally posted by Jonson PL Sounds weird. Anyway, as no Point & Shoot camera has real Image Stabilization, (they just bump up the Iso), I think it is not too important. But for sure have it checked out, or ask at the store. This year, Canon and Panasonic offer waterproof/shakeproof p&s with optical stabilization (Canon D10 and Pany TS1)

03-05-2009, 10:00 PM	#9
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: Sounds weird. Anyway, as no Point & Shoot camera has real Image Stabilization, (they just bump up the Iso), I think it is not too important. But for sure have it checked out, or ask at the store. __________________ All the best Sune Many Point & Shoots have real image stabilization. In fact they had it before DSLRs did. Image stabilization goes back at least as early as 2005, probably before that, in P & S. It is true that Fuji was a little slower to get into IS, but they have it now. Fuji did, for a while, have P & S which used faster shutter speeds (often by increasing ISO) to decrease blur. My Canon s3--around at least as early as 2005, had real, and excellent, Image Stabilization.

03-16-2009, 09:52 PM	#10
Sharkonwheels Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 132	The Optio A40 also has REAL Image Stabilization, as well as the artifical digital "flavor." On the A40, it's called Sensor Shift Shake Reduction. Also has Digital SR, and Movie SR. I think the Optio Axx are the only Pentaxen Compacts to have non-digital SR. Just picked one up from Tuttle Camera in Long Beach on fleaBay for $140, incl. Pentax Case ($15 normally) and Pentax 2YR ext. Warranty ($50 normally). Couldn't really turn the deal down, with the add-ons. Can't drag my K20 everywhere! Am thinking of ordering an M50 from them for the wife, as well, to replace her 5MP HP - the thing is nearly useless! Maybe a Z10 for the slightly bigger zoom range (7x vs 5x), but haven't quite decided yet. T

04-03-2009, 04:57 AM	#11
kristoffon Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brazil Posts: 532	Olympus C2100 had IS in 2000.