This video demonstrates the difference Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) in hand-held shooting makes. The first half of the video uses zoom and freehand movement with OIS enabled. The second half mimics the first half exactly, except without OIS enabled.

For a full review on the HG-20, go here:
haiensheng.com/blog/bige/2008/dec/hg-20-vixia-canon-hd-camcorder-review?cid=1316

For a technical article on the OIS system of the Canon Vixia HG-20 HD video camera, go here:
haiensheng.com/blog/bige/2009/jan/canon-vixia-hg-20-optical-image-stabilization?cid=1322

Music credit: Yanni - In The Morning Light

Original Video Specs:
1440x1080 24p Cinematic mode
AC3 Dolby Digital Stereo audio
7 Mbps encoding rate
Original lens with Professional UV filter attached