ON/OFF switch on Stabilized lenses
Sep 17, 2014 11:35:47 #
Sep 17, 2014 11:36:49 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
donrent wrote:
Why.. Is there a reason for NOT having the lens on stabil ???
You'll want it off when on a tripod.
Sep 17, 2014 11:37:54 #
RWR wrote:
Among other things... Like becoming over confident over the capabilities of VR.You'll want it off when on a tripod.
Sep 17, 2014 11:40:41 #
When one has the camera and lens mounted on a tripod. The is will j reply trying to stabilize the image and may result in a slightly blurry image. Some lenses have a horizontal and vertical stabilizer. In that case if you are panning you may choose to leave the horizontal turned on.
Sep 17, 2014 11:41:55 #
donrent wrote:
Why.. Is there a reason for NOT having the lens on stabil ???
Speaking as a studio shooter (products only) who always uses a tripod turning on the IS would INTRODUCE vibration..... IS is a GREAT advantage for hand holding, but not if you are in a controlled environment (indoors) and using a tripod.
Sep 17, 2014 11:43:29 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Rongnongno wrote:
Among other things... Like becoming over confident over the capabilities of VR.
I have one VR lens, but it's a macro so I have no use for the VR. :)
Sep 17, 2014 11:51:18 #
Sometimes when taking action shots you may want the IS/VR switched off. This would enable the AF to be slightly quicker. This has been my experience on my 5D MK III and 7D cameras using medium length telephoto lens.
Sep 17, 2014 12:14:43 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
haroldross wrote:
Sometimes when taking action shots you may want the IS/VR switched off. This would enable the AF to be slightly quicker. This has been my experience on my 5D MK III and 7D cameras using medium length telephoto lens.
Yes, I turn stabilization off when shooting action, even if the shutter speed is relatively low (1/125s on a 300mm lens), because it adds to the shutter lag.
Sep 17, 2014 12:48:24 #
The "user guide" that comes with a lens will explain why and when to turn off the stabilization.
Sep 17, 2014 13:32:11 #
It also uses more power, more motors, more power.
If you are not going to gain anything by it, why waste the energy?
GT
If you are not going to gain anything by it, why waste the energy?
GT
Sep 17, 2014 13:59:23 #
Sep 17, 2014 14:23:17 #
Some lenses will not work properly in some situations with the stabilization on.
As linda said, read you manual or call tech and ask them.
On some lenses it doesn't matter if it's on or off in any situation. In that case it becomes a personal preference by your experience using your equipment.
SS
As linda said, read you manual or call tech and ask them.
On some lenses it doesn't matter if it's on or off in any situation. In that case it becomes a personal preference by your experience using your equipment.
SS
Sep 18, 2014 07:08:10 #
thephotoman wrote:
When one has the camera and lens mounted on a tripod. The is will j reply trying to stabilize the image and may result in a slightly blurry image. Some lenses have a horizontal and vertical stabilizer. In that case if you are panning you may choose to leave the horizontal turned on.
For panning, horizontal stabilization is turned off.
Sep 18, 2014 07:31:55 #
Sep 18, 2014 07:53:02 #
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