using stabilization with tripod?
May 20, 2021 11:31:19 #
I am shooting a Sony A7Riii, and normally only shoot hand-held. But I have rediscovered my old tripod and want to start using that for landscapes and macro. My question is: do I need to turn off the camera's built in optical stabilization when I am using a tripod, or do they work together? Thanks in advance
May 20, 2021 11:39:27 #
May 20, 2021 11:45:07 #
Image stabilization, shake resistance or whatever other term used for it is going to search for movement to be corrected. If there is no camera or lens movement, stabilization may make some movement and cause blurred images. Therefore, turn off stabilization when you mount your camera to a tripod.
May 20, 2021 11:53:33 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
Image stabilization, shake resistance or whatever other term used for it is going to search for movement to be corrected. If there is no camera or lens movement, stabilization may make some movement and cause blurred images. Therefore, turn off stabilization when you mount your camera to a tripod.
Cameras that do not have multiple stabilization settings will hunt (look for) movement, thereby causing movement if there is none to detect. Some newer cameras have a "tripod" setting. See what your manual says about image stabilization.
My camera does not have a tripod setting, so I have to turn it off when the camera is on a tripod.
May 20, 2021 12:45:13 #
Your modern and highly advanced Sony A7RIII is not impacted by leaving the IBIS active with a tripod. If determined to follow advice that applies to older cameras / lenses from other brands and DSLRs, be sure to remember to turn it back on. It's much easier to never turn off the IBIS feature.
May 21, 2021 07:05:48 #
May 21, 2021 07:07:33 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
dkeysser wrote:
I am shooting a Sony A7Riii, and normally only shoot hand-held. But I have rediscovered my old tripod and want to start using that for landscapes and macro. My question is: do I need to turn off the camera's built in optical stabilization when I am using a tripod, or do they work together? Thanks in advance
On page 128 of my Sony a9 manual it says
"When using a tripod, make sure to shut off the SteadyShot function because this can cause a malfunction when shooting".
Look up SteadyShot Settings in your camera's index for the exact page in your manual to make sure it says the same thing.
May 21, 2021 07:46:07 #
You need to turn of optical stabilization when you are using a tripod and to the best of my knowledge, they do not work together and in fact the opposite thing may happen leading to unstabilization. Good luck.
May 21, 2021 08:55:42 #
I would be tempted to do what the manual says.
I suspect that this is a CYA warning based on the simple premise that if the image stabilizer does anything while on a stable tripod it is wrong. Of course, if the tripod is on a moving surface like on a boat, dock, during earthquakes or weapon testing I might ignore this advice. If one is seeing undesirable motion effects get a better tripod or take shelter during high winds.
I suspect that this is a CYA warning based on the simple premise that if the image stabilizer does anything while on a stable tripod it is wrong. Of course, if the tripod is on a moving surface like on a boat, dock, during earthquakes or weapon testing I might ignore this advice. If one is seeing undesirable motion effects get a better tripod or take shelter during high winds.
May 21, 2021 09:16:17 #
dkeysser wrote:
I am shooting a Sony A7Riii, and normally only shoot hand-held. But I have rediscovered my old tripod and want to start using that for landscapes and macro. My question is: do I need to turn off the camera's built in optical stabilization when I am using a tripod, or do they work together? Thanks in advance
Turn it off. If it turns itself off like some Canon models, that is fine.
May 21, 2021 09:23:45 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Your modern and highly advanced Sony A7RIII is not impacted by leaving the IBIS active with a tripod. If determined to follow advice that applies to older cameras / lenses from other brands and DSLRs, be sure to remember to turn it back on. It's much easier to never turn off the IBIS feature.
Just a tidbit of information for Nikon shooters. Some lenses with VR are to be left on on the tripod. Read the lens manuel before you decide. My 200-400mmf4 vr1 states to leave it on normal mode on the tripod.
May 21, 2021 09:27:04 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Turn it off. If it turns itself off like some Canon models, that is fine.
So tell me how does the camera know it is on a tripod?
May 21, 2021 09:30:56 #
Jack 13088 wrote:
So tell me how does the camera know it is on a tripod?
How do you think the camera knows it's not on a tripod? Pretty much the same way ....
May 21, 2021 09:30:58 #
I am with Paul on this one. Although manufacturers suggest to keep image stabilizer off when the camera is on a tripod my experience with new cameras and lenses has been that it is not necessary. Many times I simply forget to set it off and I have not noticed the difference.
May 21, 2021 10:39:44 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
dkeysser wrote:
I am shooting a Sony A7Riii, and normally only shoot hand-held. But I have rediscovered my old tripod and want to start using that for landscapes and macro. My question is: do I need to turn off the camera's built in optical stabilization when I am using a tripod, or do they work together? Thanks in advance
Depends on lens. Those saying turn off are not up on technology.
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