Canon EOS R5: Long Exposures and Image Stabilization are a Destructive Combination

2021-11-07 • SEND FEEDBACK |
Related: Canon, Canon EOS R, Canon EOS R5, Canon mirrorless, Expose Somewhat To Right, Expose To The Right, exposure, image stabilization, long exposure

When are camera manufacturers going to stop being clueless?

Leaving image stabilization enabled for longer exposures can cause wholesale destruction of image sharpness.

This is not unique to Canon mirrorless; I’ve seen similar problems with Sony.

Canon EOS R5: Destruction of Image Sharpness by Image Stabilization

Includes a comparison with/without image stabilization.

Below, image without image stabilization.

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f11 @ 30.0 sec EFC shutter, ISO 100; 2021-11-07 18:14:20
Canon EOS R5 + Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM @ 28mm
ENV: Independence CA, altitude 4730 ft / 1442 m, 65°F / 18°C
RAW: LACA corrected, vignetting corrected, push 0.33 stops, +20 Whites, +10 Clarity

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