topic Re: HFM400 image stabalizer issue. in Camcorders

HFM400 image stabalizer issue.

ghoststash — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:25:38 GMT

I have used my refirbished HFM400 to record about 5 live music shows. The image quality is excellent, but my issue is with the image stabalizer. I have the camcorder on a midsize tripod placed on a rather stable table. After trying all three image stabalizer settings, there is stil a very noticable consistent "bounce" in the image after a bass or drum note from the musicians. I have tried several vibration dampening pads to no avail. Could it be the tripod, the table or the camera? Any help would be great, thanks in advance.

Re: HFM400 image stabalizer issue.

Mykolas — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:59:07 GMT

Ghoststash,

When the camera is on a tripod, the Image Stabilizer will still try to anticipate movement, even though there is no movement. This can cause the slight "bounce" in the image you are referring to. Since the camcorder is on a tripod, I recommend that you go into the FUNC menu and disable the Image Stabilizer. This should eliminate the unwanted "bounce" in the image.

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