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Improves: Detail Learnwhentoapplythisstabilisation feature to enhance image resolution

When it comes to improving the sharpness of your shots, image stabilisation is of great importance. However, using this feature in the wrong scene can have the opposite effect to that which you intended. When shooting handheld, ensure that your camera’s in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) or lens IS is activated, especially when using heavy telephoto lenses. This will help balance out any additional movements.

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