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In-Body Stabilization vs. Lens Stabilization: Five-Axis Coordination and Tripod Setup Limits (Sony Example)

Describe the in-body stabilization menu and five-axis description for specific camera bodies/lenses according to Sony documentation, and record static tripod shooting tips for the α6700; do not derive cross-brand general rules.

CATEGORY Digital Photography
Topic image stabilization
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Operation Location of In-Body and Lens Stabilization

According to the support article for the Sony ILCE-9 Series, when using a lens with Optical SteadyShot (OSS), the in-camera SteadyShot / IBIS selection may be unavailable; if both the camera body and the lens support stabilization, Sony states that both can work together to provide five-axis stabilization. This statement is limited to camera and lens combinations covered in Sony documentation. [G-IS-01]

The Five Directions Sony Mentions

Sony describes five-axis stabilization as translation in the X and Y directions, tilting in the Pitch / Yaw angles, and rotation around the Z-axis (Roll). Sony also notes that the compensation range varies by model; this definition does not imply that every product can compensate for all five types of motion. [G-IS-02]

α6700 Manual Tips for Shooting on a Static Tripod

The Sony α6700 static shooting help guide indicates that SteadyShot should be turned off when using a tripod or other support to avoid malfunctions during shooting. If the mounted lens has a SteadyShot switch, this setting can only be changed through the lens switch; it cannot be switched in the camera menu. This tip is limited to the situations described in the α6700 manual. [G-IS-03]

Confirm Combinations According to Body and Lens Manuals

The behavior of the stabilization menu and the directions that can be compensated vary depending on the combination of camera body, lens, and system. The Sony ILCE-9 Series support article, Sony's explanation of five-axis stabilization, and α6700 tripod tips only represent the applicable scopes recorded for each; these examples cannot be used to infer cross-brand compatibility, focal length / shutter thresholds, or tripod rules for all models. [G-IBIS-VS-OIS-EIS-01, G-IBIS-VS-OIS-EIS-02, G-IBIS-VS-OIS-EIS-03]

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