can any one tell me how IS works

[Markandrew]

I.S, i think its safe to say a very clever and fast acting bit of kit.
How do they do it.
Mark

[pavman]

Basically gyroscopes. IS systems can either be in the lens itself or part part of the camera. which camera/lens set-up do you have?

[matt wilson]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_stabilization

[Markandrew]

Hi Payman
Iam due an upgrade so thinking ahead it will either be A 7D or 5D full frame
Mark

[pavman]

for Canon camera the lenses have IS so you will need to check out which lenses have IS

http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Prod...Stabilizer.asp

[KeithT]

In essence it is a gyroscope that is driven via a small motor.