topic Re: Vixia HF R700 Image Shakes in Camcorders

Vixia HF R700 Image Shakes

sprisco — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:34:01 GMT

I bought a couple of these based on the reviews to use to record concerts that I promote. However, when on tripods, the vibration from the music causes the image to distort on both cameras. They are exceptionally light but I have never had this issue before with any other camera, including my phone. If you hold the camera there is no problem.

I tried weighting the tripods with sandbags - which helped a bit but not enough.

Not sure if anyone else has this issue and has come up with a solution but any ideas will be appreciated!

Thanks,

Steve

Re: Vixia HF R700 Image Shakes

IamintheUK — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:18:29 GMT

I sometimes get this with my G40. The vibration is being transmitted to the camera via the tripod. In my case using a monopod helps tremendously. I know in your case this is not an option. See if you can isolate the tripods feet from the floor. Maybe standing then on the sandbags.

Re: Vixia HF R700 Image Shakes

BurnUnit — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:17:37 GMT

You might also try experimenting with the Image Stabilization switched on and off.

Re: Vixia HF R700 Image Shakes

Richard — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 21:54:45 GMT

Hi Sprisco,

Thanks for posting.

When using a tripod, please turn your camcorder's image stabilizer off.