Originally Posted by
bogbeagle
I was reading about the image stabilisation ... which is achieved without moving parts.
Apparently, the camera takes a wide image, then crops away all the extraneous bits, such that the subject always remains in the centre of the shot.
Does that make sense?
Yes , It's the power of the modern microcomputer at work once again eliminating mechanical function . As you so rightly say , why have the complex mechanism of gearmotors with levers and linkage when the computer itself can process out the undesirable aspects of motion , while leaving you a crystal clear image . I knew years ago that as computers become more and more powerful they would replace all sorts of mechanical contrivances , the first of course being how the electronic calculator replaced the old mechanical "adding machine" that dominated before modern electronics .
I wish I could live to 200 years old , to see where this technology leads !