I just got an Action 4 and I'm using it in the car as a front view cam while traveling. I have it mounted to the windshield with a good, solid suction cup mount. I'm not sure whether I should have Rocksteady enabled for this use.

Will Rocksteady help the vibrations or will it make things worse? Thanks.

suggest to go for a test ride   do one with RS, RS+ and HB and  Off you'll decide which you like best. I sitll use RS for the reason of  shakes.

Hi, I use the OA4 to record fun drives around town and I can't stress this enough but, RS is absolutely required! No stabilization results in micro-jitters to be blatant. However, it might be useful in certain action-esque scenarios but as a dash cam, I'd put RS on every single time.

TwerkThatBoot Posted at 1-1 15:21
Hi, I use the OA4 to record fun drives around town and I can't stress this enough but, RS is absolutely required! No stabilization results in micro-jitters to be blatant. However, it might be useful in certain action-esque scenarios but as a dash cam, I'd put RS on every single time.

Great! I wasn't sure. I did have it on for one set of clips and at times it didn't look sharp. I don't think it was motion blur, although it could be. I was shooting 4k 60fps, shutter speed 1/120s. I also haven't tried Rocksteady +

Hi there. Rocksteady helps stabilize footage. This EIS technology is realized by increasing the shutter speed, analyzing the images captured by the CMOS sensor, and compensating by cutting off the edges of these images. In this way, multiple frames are overlaid and finally combined into a single frame that is sharp, clear, and accurately exposed. Have a nice day.

Well at the start with HB you may find wondering.  why test out what works for you

Fishycomics Posted at 1-2 03:57
Well at the start with HB you may find wondering.  why test out what works for you

I have no idea what you're saying.

DJI Tony Posted at 1-2 02:00
Hi there. Rocksteady helps stabilize footage. This EIS technology is realized by increasing the shutter speed, analyzing the images captured by the CMOS sensor, and compensating by cutting off the edges of these images. In this way, multiple frames are overlaid and finally combined into a single frame that is sharp, clear, and accurately exposed. Have a nice day.

Thanks. I just did some testing using all modes of stabilization. Once I review the footage, I let you know which mode worked best for a dash cam.

Robert Mitchell Posted at 1-2 07:27
I have no idea what you're saying.

HB is not perfect, less said is better  I guess lol

Robert Mitchell Posted at 1-2 07:28
Thanks. I just did some testing using all modes of stabilization. Once I review the footage, I let you know which mode worked best for a dash cam.

Rock steady and horizon Balance works best with a faster shutter speed, so in dull weather, it’s best to make sure the ISO is allowed to rise a bit in order to allow the shutter to be quicker.

A slower shutter can cause artifacts when you bump…

I just reviewed some clips where I went from no RS to RS to RS+ to HB. From what I'm seeing, it looks like RS is the way to go. It seems to be the sharpest with the least glitching.

Robert Mitchell Posted at 1-2 07:28
Thanks. I just did some testing using all modes of stabilization. Once I review the footage, I let you know which mode worked best for a dash cam.

Perfect. Glad you already figured out what works best for your car. Please don't hesitate to reach back if you have further concerns. Have a great day ahead.