Video: Optical Image Stabilisation demo on Nokia Lumia 920 (PureView v2)
This is another video reuploaded from engadget by some randomer that shows the Nokia Lumia 920 optical image stabilisation (floating lens PureView phase 2) in action.
The first part of the demo is an exaggeration to show exactly the point in the that OIS kicks in. You’ll note like before the camera shake is heavily reduced to the point of being eliminated. It appears like the demo person has stopped shaking their hands but they haven’t.
The second part of the demo shows a more realistic situation where a user may try to hold the phone steady with some panning. Here we’re told it’s like being on steadicam or tripod but handheld (funny he says that as actually if you look at the reflection, this is fake and he’s recording on a DSLR with a sticker to make it look like a 920 on see through steadicam /s).
The third part of the demo shows a competing smartphone against the Nokia Lumia 920. Both are attached to the same rig, so it’s not like Nokia started shaking the phone on the left and put the other phone on a dolly.
BTW if you’re interested in getting smooth video like the 920, you could use hardware stabilisation accessories. Here’s a demo with the 808. It’s bulky but if you’re planning ahead to film something, this might come in handy.
Seriously, smoothing out videos makes the difference between night and day how watchable something is. Actually, this type of accessory would trump what the 920 could do natively (well if you calibrate it properly) as that’s the whole point of it. This would not be something that could help you capture a spur of the moment smooth video.
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On a side note, Nokia Lumia 920 gets the FCC nod
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/nokia-lumia-920-fcc/
I find it quite interesting to see that the nokia guy doesn’t really want to show the video playback for the clip that he recorded while shaking the phone haphazardly and only the one where he shot mostly steady. If only they were willing to upload the videos recorded that day eh?
Personally, if I’m going to be recording videos, the phone’s output will always be headed through an editor to compress its size, correct the colours, etc. I believe that there’s a way to use software to correct the video shake (deshaker + virtualdub), so OIS isn’t that big a deal for videos.
If the 920 can achieve what it claims (snapping a long exposure shot of a vase with sufficient arm rests doesn’t really count to me), then OIS will certainly be much better in the stills department.
Exactly, where is the video recorded while shaking the phone?
I also find it weird (& a bit insulting) that he didn’t show the recording where he was shaking the phone hard. What’s the point? I’m sure no one is expecting a miracle even with the much hyped floating lens. Doing what he did only makes ppl doubt the ability of the stabilizer.
[Quote]The second part of the demo shows a more realistic situation where a user may try to hold the phone steady with some panning. Here we’re told it’s like being on steadicam or tripod but handheld (funny he says that as actually if you look at the reflection, this is fake and he’s recording on a DSLR with a sticker to make it look like a 920 on see through steadicam).[/Quote]
Really?.. i didnt se the refelction in the video?.. and to me it looked like he just showed the clip, that he had just recorded?.
There is no reflection. He is joking.
[Quote]The second part of the demo shows a more realistic situation where a user may try to hold the phone steady with some panning. Here we’re told it’s like being on steadicam or tripod but handheld (funny he says that as actually if you look at the reflection, this is fake and he’s recording on a DSLR with a sticker to make it look like a 920 on see through steadicam).[/Quote]
Really?.. i didnt see the reflection in the video?.. and to me it looked like he just showed the clip, that he had just recorded?.
sorry for the double posting.
I’ve no idea either what Jay is talking about.
It was a joke.
The clip was obviously just recorded on the phone and not on a masked DSLR on a see through steadicam.
OH
I was actually looking that video through several times just now to see if you were serious…
“No they didn’t pull this shit again WTF WTF”
I have updated the post with
/s
to prevent any further confusion. I’m sure some people would love to spread that this is also fake.
HEY there is a new OIS comparison. now with the 808 too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBOlvQ4NFu4&feature=plcp
I prefer 808 night shots mode. It’s not hard to change photo settings at all. I do it every time. All people I know do it also. Auto is good in sunny days. Most important is to compare phones in all conditions, and use all possibilities to make best pictures. If you buy good camera do you really want to use only auto mode? Why nokia shows us only low light examples, where is comparison for example indoors with different kind of light sources. This video looks like a manipulation to create a hype.
you got me, you b……
now the Troll will be so hurt because this smartphone realy amazing xD
can’t wait for the real review
Nokia Lumia 920 FTW
Btw, only now noticed the difference to my L900: in WP8 the video shooting mode is full screen and you can tap to start and stop filming. Nice!
Lol i like the way you said with that equipment the 808 would trump the 920
the general is at it again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=244l2Pn9Co4
Look.. i am not doubting what the 920 may be able to do.. but all of these video are VERY VERY shady in my opinion.
For starters.. .in the 1st part of the video, don’t you notice how the guy is really shaking the camera hard.. then when he demonstrates the OIS he is just gently shaking it, and clearly not shaking as hard as before OIS was enabled.
Next, he doesn’t record or play back that shaking video.
And the last part showing the comparison video is just OK for me.. yea the shaking is a little better on the 920.. but its not mind blowing crazy smooth like that fake promo video..
I want full res images, and real video clips at this point.. I just don;t trust anything else.
finally here is the black box shot taken with the 808.. slow shutter!!
near perfect
http://pureviewclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Nokia-808-PureView-low-light-test.jpg?139d23
hey look this, is amazing!!