Q3 OIS: oh yes!

[Stephen_C]

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There is little special about this image save for the fact that it was taken at 1/10s handheld with no bracing of any kind. I think the Q3 OIS does a rather splendid job.

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Lecce, Puglia, Italy: ISO 6400, 1/10s, f/5.6

Stephen

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[JohnQ]

Stephen, Special is as special does. I like the way the image draws the eye and suddenly you see the two figures at the end of the lane. Then there are those small details on the walls. Lovely image.

Regards,

John

 

 

[Tseg]

Very nice.  One of several things that is making me add a Q3 to my RX1, which has no stabilization.  With that camera, no point taking a handheld picture below 1/80 if not seeking an "artsy" result.

[MikeD70]

Maybe 80% OIS, with at least 20% for proper technique.  Bet you had that camera/arm  rock solid into your chest.  Very nice capture.  My hand starts to shake just thinking about 1/10 sec.😀

[Stephen_C]

3 hours ago, JohnQ said:

Stephen, Special is as special does. I like the way the image draws the eye and suddenly you see the two figures at the end of the lane. Then there are those small details on the walls. Lovely image.

Regards,

John

 

 

Thanks for the kind comments: appreciated.

28 minutes ago, MikeD70 said:

Bet you had that camera/arm  rock solid into your chest. 

In fact I didn't: there was no bracing of the camera in any way (sometimes I brace it by tightening it against the straps). Thanks anyway for the nice comment.

Stephen

[SrMi]

I have set 1/15 sec as my Auto ISO limit on both Q3s, that is for regular shooting without special bracing technique. I am sure others can shoot at much slower speeds.

[JTLeica]

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Personally 15th is my lowest on the 28mm Q3, maybe if I used the Electronic shutter an 8th would be doable. The OIS is better on the 43 for sure. Around a stop better I think

[kooslx]

Lovely photo, Stephen.  With a little practice I was able to get comfortable with 1/4s, as in this picture at a county fair.  But I admit, it can be hit or miss for me, depending on how stable I can make myself.

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ISO 125, 1/4s, f/8

Edited October 19, 2024 by kooslx

[jjroroek]

before i had an leica m 10 r  with the 28 summilux. one of the reasons to switched  to the leica q3 was the IBS. with the m10r the lowest speed for me was 1/125 . i don't know why but otherwise i missed to many shots. with the Q3 i go easyly to 1/15  and because i'm a "low light" shooter  i can keep my iso most of the time under 3200

[JNK100]

6 hours ago, jjroroek said:

before i had an leica m 10 r  with the 28 summilux. one of the reasons to switched  to the leica q3 was the IBS. with the m10r the lowest speed for me was 1/125 . i don't know why but otherwise i missed to many shots. with the Q3 i go easyly to 1/15  and because i'm a "low light" shooter  i can keep my iso most of the time under 3200

The Q3 has OIS and not IBIS of course.

[jjroroek]

17 hours ago, JNK100 said:

The Q3 has OIS and not IBIS of course.

yes of course

[Likaleica]

Is everyone setting the OIS to Auto or to On?

[SrMi]

25 minutes ago, Likaleica said:

Is everyone setting the OIS to Auto or to On?

I keep it on Auto.

Per Leica (via Jono):

OIS is ON:
28mm -> 1/60th or slower
43mm -> 1/100th or slower
 

[Stephen_C]

Mine is also set to Auto.

Stephen

[JNK100]

1 hour ago, SrMi said:

I keep it on Auto.

Per Leica (via Jono):

OIS is ON:
28mm -> 1/60th or slower
43mm -> 1/100th or slower
 

 

1 hour ago, SrMi said:

I keep it on Auto.

Per Leica (via Jono):

OIS is ON:
28mm -> 1/60th or slower
43mm -> 1/100th or slower
 

+1

[StyxTravel]

2 hours ago, Likaleica said:

Is everyone setting the OIS to Auto or to On?

I set it to ‘On’ on all profiles. I followed Nick Rains’ video at Leica Australia. 

[Monty242]

Auto. All profiles, all cameras (Olympus/OM System, Nikon, Leica), all the time, hand-held and tripod. No issues. 

Have to clarify, thank @SrMi

Auto or ON I should say. Whatever Auto means for the camera. Be it regarding to shutter speed or intended movement.

In short, I just let the stabilization do its thing...

Edited October 25, 2024 by Monty242
Correcting the original post.

[SrMi]

2 minutes ago, Monty242 said:

Auto. All profiles, all cameras (Olympus/OM System, Nikon, Leica), all the time, hand-held and tripod. No issues. 

Leica Q are the only cameras with Auto stabilization settings, aren't they? Nikon and Olympus cannot automatically turn off stabilization at higher shutter speeds.

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[Monty242]

vor 2 Minuten schrieb SrMi:

Leica Q are the only cameras with Auto stabilization settings, aren't they? Nikon and Olympus cannot automatically turn off stabilization at higher shutter speeds.

Oh,  I guess you are right (just checked my Nikon) and I wasn't aware that the topic was only about stabilization vs shutter speed. The Oly Auto is (I think) about stabilization vs intended movement.

[SrMi]

7 minutes ago, Monty242 said:

Oh,  I guess you are right (just checked my Nikon) and I wasn't aware that the topic was only about stabilization vs shutter speed. The Oly Auto is (I think) about stabilization vs intended movement.

Yes, most manufacturers allow users to specify stabilization settings for intended camera movement (horizontal/vertical panning) or let the camera detect it (auto). Q cameras do not have that.