Image stabilisation

[Charles B]

I currently have a Nikon Z6ii with a couple of Z lenses, the FTXZ
adapter and a couple of FX lenses. I enjoy using the camera but as age
and an increasingly shaky hold make image stabilisation not just a
nice extra but essential for me. I wondered, therefore, if there is a
camera system with better/more effective image stabilisation that I should be
considering.
I shoot mainly urban and street photography as well as
occasional landscapes. I use a mobility scooter to go longer distances
and when doing so carting a tripod around is a bit cumbersome.
Any advice you can offer would be gratefully received.

 

[TimHughes]

using a faster shutter speed doesn't solve the shake?

 

[Nikon_Nick]

Hi Charles, I dont speak from direct experience, but a good friend of mine recently bought into the Olympus Micro 4/3rds system, and seems to make a point of telling me how good the image stabalisation is at every opportunity. He has the EM1 - Mark 3 I believe. Might be worth a look.

 

[AndrewFlannigan]

I use a mobility scooter to go longer distances

Are you aware of these people?

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It looks as if they could give you some practical help.

 

[dcash29]

Personally, I recommend increasing the iso to obtain a faster shutter speed, and a monopod/tripod than purchasing another camera system as there won't be a great difference.

 

[Charles B]

Thanks for all the replies. Maybe getting a Z lens with VR would do the trick. Must say that when I look at all the Nikon gear I’ve accrued the thought of swapping systems is a bit daunting but if it really was going to provide me with more assurance ……I will try the increased ISO.

 

[Sangoma]

The Panasonic Lumix M43 system has excellent stabilisation, probably the best.
A G9 can be found for around £400, then whatever lenses you require, Power OIS lenses give dual stabilisation, using the lens stabilisation coupled to the body stabilisation.