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Understanding How Camera Stabilization Ratings Are Actually Measured
Understanding How Camera Stabilization Ratings Are Actually Measured When you’re shopping for your next camera, you’ve probably seen those impressive stabilization numbers: 8.5 stops, 7 stops, sometimes even more. But have you ever wondered how manufacturers arrive at these ratings? I recently learned that the answer is far more technical—and controlled—than most photographers realize. The Lab, Not the Field Here’s what surprised me most: those stabilization ratings don’t come from photographers handheld shooting in real-world conditions.