Using VR with monopod
May 15, 2014 09:16:05 #
While I know to shut off VR when using a tripod, should it also be off with a monopod, which is less stable?
May 15, 2014 09:24:32 #
That depends entirely on the lens. Original VR systems usually need to be turned off. Newer VR II systems are almost all capable of recognizing the monopod as being different from a tripod and will still function on that monopod. SOME VR II and VR III systems are fully "tripod aware" and can even be left on when on a tripod.
The easiest way to tell is looking through the viewfinder, if the image seems to "shiver" that means the lens is trying to counteract motion that is not there, turn it off or it will blur your image.
The easiest way to tell is looking through the viewfinder, if the image seems to "shiver" that means the lens is trying to counteract motion that is not there, turn it off or it will blur your image.
May 15, 2014 09:25:38 #
sinderone wrote:
While I know to shut off VR when using a tripod, should it also be off with a monopod, which is less stable?
I can step away from a tripod and with mirror up and a remote shutter release, take a very nice, stable picture.
I cannot do that with a monopod.
Thus, for me, a tripod is more stable. By far.
May 15, 2014 09:37:58 #
sinderone wrote:
While I know to shut off VR when using a tripod, should it also be off with a monopod, which is less stable?
I leave it on mounted on a monopod or when the tripod head is unlocked.
May 16, 2014 02:02:45 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
sinderone wrote:
While I know to shut off VR when using a tripod, should it also be off with a monopod, which is less stable?
I often use VR when a lens is mounted on a monopod, with very good results. With a 300mm lens on a monopod and VR on, I can get sharp shots at 1/10 to 1/20s, 4-5 stops better than the "1/focal length" shutter speed rule. I don't get the same results if I don't use both the monopod and VR.
May 16, 2014 06:40:01 #
sinderone wrote:
While I know to shut off VR when using a tripod, should it also be off with a monopod, which is less stable?
I turn it off on a tripod but not on a monopod
May 16, 2014 10:33:48 #
Try it and see. A couple of times I have forgotten to turn the VR off my Tamrom lens when on a tripod and the images do not appear to have suffered.
May 16, 2014 11:19:05 #
May 16, 2014 17:06:28 #
I always leave it on with a monopod, I can't get rid of all the camera shake on a monopod.
May 16, 2014 20:20:08 #
May 16, 2014 21:23:14 #
storystudio wrote:
Ok Not to sound dumb but why would it matter if it was still left on?
Not dumb at all. What happens is the sensors in the lens are looking for motion to cancel, so they are moving and the image might well suffer from that movement.
The second answer is: Because.
May 18, 2014 18:55:34 #
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