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mullingitover
11/11/09

In reply to Canon's First Hybrid Stabilized Lens Reviewed: It Works, Mostly
Too bad Canon won't put the IS into the sensor, which would make all their lenses IS. I'm heavily invested in their system but I've thought about abandoning them for someone with sensor-based IS. #lenses
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NewbiusMaximus
11/11/09

@mullingitover: If you read the article, you'll find out why putting IS in body is bad: The macro version of IS is completely different from IS in other lenses. This one was made specifically to help with macro focusing. If you're stuck with in-body IS, then that body has to adjust its IS to work well with each lens attached to it.

In body IS is also wonky when you want accurate framing and you still have a mirror (i.e. single-lens reflex) camera. Sure, the sensor can be stabilized, but you're still looking through the mirror viewfinder. It works for cameras that have EVFs, but that's another thing altogether. #lenses
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berbar
10/02/09

In reply to iPhone Gets Better Image Stabilization from Pro-Camera App
Are there actually any demo iPhone apps?
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KTK1990
10/02/09

@berbar: Actually yes. Some developers release a free "Lite" version of their program. Some developers also have a free version that has advertisements in it (Like a backgammon app I have), and to get rid of the ads you buy the full version. Some lite versions of apps have other things taken out, like a lite version of another app I have on my iPod is just 3 levels, while the full version has more.

It all depends on the developer. Its their choice on if they want to release a lite version and the features the lite version has.
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Ian Wish
10/02/09

In reply to iPhone Gets Better Image Stabilization from Pro-Camera App
My only issue with these camera apps is that of the 4 or 5 i've tried they all take drastically longer to load than the standard iPhone app. And so I've deleted each after a few uses in frustration.

Have you tested this app? How quickly in comparison the iPhone app does it load and can you please include this in all future camera app tests please and thankyou!
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chauncy that billups
10/02/09

@Ian Wish: Snapture is no slower to load than the standard app, at least on the 3GS.
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IN THE FACE!
11/25/08

In reply to Hackmodo: Use a Chicken's Head as a Camera Stabilizer
Statement from PeTA in 3..2..1...
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jamesuschrist
11/24/08

In reply to Hackmodo: Use a Chicken's Head as a Camera Stabilizer
Just to throw this in here, the reason why chickens evolved to do this is so that they can see. Unlike you or me, they cannot keep their focus on a point and move their heads at the same time. For example, you can focus on the words I'm writing and shake your head back and forth, and your eyes will compensate by turning exactly so that they're both pointed at the same spot on the screen while your head moves. Chickens can't do that.

Also, when chickens walk, they bob their heads back and forth. When they run, they do it even faster, in time with their steps. They do this for the same reason. There is a forward rush of the head, where they can't really see anything, and then the head stays stationary relative to the ground and the body moves forward. They do this in order to see while moving about.

Two ways evolution has solved the same problem.
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ceilingFANBOY
11/24/08

@jamesuschrist: I love when divergent evolution tackles the same problem in two completely different ways.
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Toastie
11/24/08

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Combine this with The Red One and we have full featured Hollywood quality movie technology!
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IN THE FACE!
11/25/08

@Toastie: That would have to be one hell of a hulking super-chicken to walk around with a Red One on its head...

Maybe a zombie chicken would be strong enough?

Arise, chickin....
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