iPhone 6 Plus Image Stabilization is Good, but Hyperlapse is Better
Instagram's Hyperlapse app has been available to the public since the end of August and it was already in the process of becoming immensely popular when the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus hit the market on September 19. At the time of the latest iPhone release, I recall some iPhone fans predicting that the new phone camera's improved optical image stabilization (OIS) features might make the use of the Hyperlapse app redundant and even unnecessary.
Nothing could be farther from the truth. Product reviews tell us that OIS works well for snapshots in low light, but it's no substitute for the use of Hyperlapse in videos. Optical Image Stabilization allows the camera to employ a slower shutter speed in low-light situations to gather more light while retaining a sharp, crisp image. That is the true genius in adding optical image stabilization to the iPhone 6 Plus.
Try it for yourself. Shoot a video with the iPhone 6 Plus while panning horizontally in regular video mode and then take each video again using Hyperlapse. Compare your results. Another good test is to shoot video on the iPhone 6 Plus in both modes ( first using regular video with OIS and again using Hyperlapse) while walking as steadily and slowly as possible, comparing vertical video smoothness between the two methods. In both instances, you'll find the Hyperlapse results more smooth and steady than your results without it.
This might not seem like earth-shattering news, but it's very significant. Pairing the use of Instagram's Hyperlapse app with the iPhone 6 Plus is essential if you want to obtain ultra-smooth videos.
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A footnote to this post: the ability to shoot 1080p video at 60 frames per second using the iPhone 6 Plus is another huge improvement that should not go unnoticed by users seeking improvements in video quality.
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