Gadget Bag: Image Stability

Get sharp handheld exposures with image-stabilization technology

Adam Crawford

Published January 1, 2008

Shooting at fully extended telephoto lengths without a tripod is a recipe for a blurry shot—unless you have image-stabilization technology. With image stabilization, you can get sharp handheld exposures at longer focal lengths and slower shutter speeds.

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