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Digital Camera World
Sebastian Oakley

Shaken, not stilled: Why the no-IBIS Fujifilm GFX 100RF controversy proves you’ve all been spoiled

Fujifilm GFX 100RF camera on a book.

In-body image stabilization (IBIS) is one of those technological advancements that, while useful, has inadvertently made many photographers lazy. For those unfamiliar, IBIS compensates for small movements and shakes by stabilizing the image sensor, enabling sharper images at slower shutter speeds.

This feature has been hailed as a game-changer, particularly for handheld shooting in low-light conditions. Yet, when Fujifilm launched the new Fujifilm GFX 100RF without IBIS, the internet erupted with outrage, as if a camera without stabilization was suddenly unfit for professional use.

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