keeping it steady

[Petrarch1603]

The image stabilization is still pretty shakey. Compared to the G9 i think its inferior

Does anyone know a way to keep it steady (other than using a tripod)

Also, i noticed when zooming in and out its really hard to keep it steady...something that should be worked on in the TX2

[Psychokitty]

I dunno. I disagree on both things.
Are you sure you have it IS turned onto "continuous"?

[Petrarch1603]

where do i check the ISO is continuous?

The zoom thing is that when i zoom in, pushing too hard tilts the camera away from the target.

[Rodfather]

IMO, the OIS is awesome.  It is expected to get shaky when zoomed in, especially when handling such a small camera.

I wrote a blog post listing DIY stabilizing options. 
http://rodfathermobile.com/2008/04/08/diy-video-stabilizerssteadicams/

This might be a solution for a camera as small as the TX1.  Fig Rig using a Wii wheel.
http://rodfathermobile.com/2008/03/31/canon-tx1-fig-rig/

[cybercom]

I have to agree that the IS in this camera is awesome!

[Setter Dog]

I find the IS to be excellent, though it does take some attention while zooming to keep from moving the camera. For me, to get good results, I hold the LCD screen at the top and bottom with my left hand. With two hands and some attention, I get very steady video. I've given up trying anything but stills with one hand.

[Quilgy]

I find the IS to be excellent, though it does take some attention while zooming to keep from moving the camera. For me, to get good results, I hold the LCD screen at the top and bottom with my left hand. With two hands and some attention, I get very steady video. I've given up trying anything but stills with one hand.

Yep same here, always have the LCD 'pinched' between my forefinger and thumb of my left hand. I guess most people know, but panning at wider zoom will always yield better results than with a large amount of zoom dialed in.

[James]

The problem is that the TX1 is so light, it is easy to jiggle it. One way to keep it steady would be to fasten it to something more massive - not necessarily a house brick - although that should do the trick. A small device to clamp it to a universally available object (a can of Coke, perhaps) might be a useful accessory for the world traveller.    There are also several steadycam devices that can help with video.
Cyril

[skijosh]

I have found that if you are doing anything with sports, like skateboard or ski follow cams, it is best to hold the camera upside down, with your arm extended down by your side.  so basically, to do this, hold your hand up in the air, with 4 fingers on top of the camera, like you would hold a HandyCam, but have the camera facing you.  Then extend your arm all the way down to your side.  Now the lens is facing forward, all you have to do is flip the video upside down when you edit it.