Martin wrote: MT> I just had a look at the Konica Maxxum 7D / Minolta Dynax 7D. MT> I'd wish Pentax would provide some kind of image stabilisation as these MT> models do.
Hoepfully you are young enough to see your wish come true. ;o) MT> But how does it actually work? MT> - how many millimeters is the sensor shifted for stabilisation? Anyway not more than 4 mm vertically (the gaps to full frame). And because of the sensor having to cover more than the APS image circle, I expect this IS breed won't work with full frame sensors. MT> - what's the typical mass of a sensor and the acceleration values MT> of this stablilisation (e.g. compared to the stabilisation MT> within the lens) No idea, but shaking the sensor certainly poses more problems of reliability, correct registration, etc. MT> - how does it operate when you are already 'at the edge'? MT> Does it fail to work or is it always operation on a virtually MT> centered object? MT> are all those systems working reasonably well, claming about 2-3 aperture MT> values gain? It depends on the focal length, but most A1/A2 owners agree on 2 stops gain. MT> How much is the current price of this function - and is it something that MT> can be expected for every future camera to come after e.g. the two next MT> years? If successful, every APS midrange camera but Pentax. We will wait patiently until technology "matures". :oT Servus, Alin
