Issues about video stabilization - iPhone 7 plus

Bass and drums and foot falls create high frequency motion of the lens and that is very hard to counter by any stabilization. Period. So if you want that sort of vibration countered and great low light photography tou are out of luck.

I just shot some test footage on my iPhone 8 with and without the Smooth Q gimbal. I thought the bobbing and/or strobe effect was caused by the camera, but it was only pronounced in the footage I shot with the Smooth Q, not with the handheld footage. Osmo users are having the same problem. It's either caused by 1) the built-in video stabilization fighting the gimbal or 2) not using the Ninja technique for walking. Or, possibly a combination of both.

So this is a hardware issue that can't be resolved with a software update? If that is correct, I'm returning my 8 plus today. My wife's Note 8 video is smooth as can be, no weird strobe or shifting. I did a side by side test, as long as I'm not walking and just panning back and forth the Iphone is fine, once I start to walk, it falls apart. The Note 8 is great either way.

Just wanted to let you know, after I commented about the issue I was having with my 8 plus video, they banned me from the board. If you have a chance ask, why if this design has been around since the 6s Plus, does this issue not exist on the 6s Plus? Thanks.

I've only had mine for a day and a half, so I'm ditching it. I'm with you, how on Earth this device made it through testing with on one seeing this issue, is beyond me. I don't guess this is anything that can be corrected via software update? I don't care about disabling it, I just want it to work properly.…

I will admit that as long as I'm not walking and just panning or stationary, the video is really good, but why should I pay $1000.00 for a device who's biggest selling point is the camera, when the camera doesn't work properly.

I also about to buy either iphone 7 or 8, but, these issues I've been hearing from some people make me think twice. I saw some videos that compare stabilization in iphone 6 vs iphone 8, and it seems ip6 has better video stabilization. But then I was wondering, is anyone here already test the video using 3rd party app which has stabilization setting on it, such as Promovie or maybe another app?

Thanks before...

Ive just got my first gimbal, a Smooth-Q. I got it as I want to get in to video more, and have an iPhone 8Plus, which i got for its improved camer and video support.

Now I’ve read a bit more about all this OIS stuff I’m glad I kept my 6S. I was going to sell it but I think ill keep it as a camera only for the Gimbal. It works better anyway as it’s lighter so its all good.

It would be nice if there was an on/off setting for the OIS, but I would think that would cause more issues if people messed about with it and forgot to turn it back on. I’d expect the number of Gimbal users to be very, very low compared to the people who hand hold video. Apple hasn’t designed their phones to work with 3rd party accessories after all.

One other workaround is to use the Tele lens, which of course isn’t stabilised, and maybe a WA lens on it. Not the real solution but if you like the phone enough its one that would allow you to keep it. Personaly I won’t be using mine on a Gimbal, its too much hassle taking it out of its case each time, and the Smooth-Q isn’t the easiest thing to put a phone in, but I have the luxury of two phones.

I just started having this issue on my 6s Plus recently after an update. I don’t know what’s going on but it’s so annoying as I use my camera for so many things. I wonder if there are other people who are having a similar situation like I am...

Everything I’ve read says it can’t be turned off. If it was that easy all the apps would allow this and it would be a non issue

As far as I know that setting allows you to turn on and off a Digital stabiliser, to the optical one. Same as in Camera + and others.

I found a solution, third part app basically, ProCam has the option to turn off video stabilization. I’m sure some other photo/video apps have the same option.

Apparently, this issue has been around since the 4s so it would still be around in the 6s / 6s Plus.

Can you turn off image stabilization on an iPhone 4S?

I have this same issue. Today I shot a lot of video footage and when I walk with the camera I get a strobing effect. The video is unusable. Any one else have this problem? This is with my iPhone 7.

I have this exact issue with the iPhone 7 Plus. I took several videos yesterday in Teton National Park and anytime I was walking with the camera I experienced bizarre video lagging issues that coincided with every footstep I took. They were shot in 1080p @ 60 frames per second - which used to yield flawless, smooth videos on my iPhone 6 Plus. Just to be certain I compared almost identical footage taken on my iPhone 6 plus (walking behind some one out doors on a brightly lit day in Olympic National Forest) and this video is perfect. This is very surprising and disappointing, as the 7 plus' camera has been touted as a game changer. Any help anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Glad it is not just me. The iPhone 6 was just fine, but my new 7 has a strobing, jittery effect. It is most noticeable when I use it as a dash camera and clearly obvious in the preview. Now the video, or any dash cam app has horrible output. It seems as if it is too sensitive to even the smallest of vibrations. I really hope this is a bug and not a "feature". I filed a bug report on it with some sample video. Considering how much focus Apple puts on their camera performance (no pun intended), I really hope this gets some attention soon.