Back button focus and image stabilization
Nov 11, 2014 08:22:28 #
philz
Loc: Rockaway Township NJ
I read on one of the threads that image stabilization is initiated only when the shutter is pushed half way and not when the back button focus is pushed and focus is set. Is this correct?
Nov 11, 2014 08:30:53 #
philz wrote:
I read on one of the threads that image stabilization is initiated only when the shutter is pushed half way and not when the back button focus is pushed and focus is set. Is this correct?
Based on nothing but my own powerful brain, I would say that's correct. It's when the picture is being taken, not when it's being focused, that stabilization goes into effect.
Nov 11, 2014 09:06:30 #
philz wrote:
I read on one of the threads that image stabilization is initiated only when the shutter is pushed half way and not when the back button focus is pushed and focus is set. Is this correct?
That varies depending on what camera body you are using.
Newer Pro Nikons like the D4, D4s, D800, D800E and D810 will all activate the VR using the AF-ON button. Older models will not. Models that you need to program the AE/AF Lock button for back button focus also will not activate the VF.
Nov 11, 2014 09:21:43 #
MT Shooter wrote:
That varies depending on what camera body you are using.
Maybe lenses should have an LED that indicates when it is stabilizing. :D
Nov 11, 2014 09:25:56 #
philz wrote:
I read on one of the threads that image stabilization is initiated only when the shutter is pushed half way and not when the back button focus is pushed and focus is set. Is this correct?
One of the video clips on the Nikon web site confirmed that this is true, you would think that the manual would say so also
Nov 11, 2014 09:53:02 #
Nov 11, 2014 10:01:18 #
Not sure about all cameras & models, but I was told by Nikon that for the D7100 with BBF activated, pressing the back button to focus activates VR, which remains active as long as you hold the button and for about a second after you release the button. Meanwhile, the shutter button won't activate focus but will still activate VR with a half-press and maintain it while pressed and for about a second after release.
Nov 11, 2014 10:11:26 #
Mr PC wrote:
How do we decide between Jerry's powerful brain and MT's vast experience?
That's a tough one, but I'd take MT's answer. Experience always trumps guesswork.
Nov 11, 2014 10:26:06 #
Nov 11, 2014 10:57:24 #
jerryc41 wrote:
That's a tough one, but I'd take MT's answer. Experience always trumps guesswork.
MT is correct. It will work on my D800, but not on my D200.
Bob
Nov 11, 2014 11:09:08 #
wolfman wrote:
MT is correct. It will work on my D800, but not on my D200.
Bob
Bob
How do you know when stabilization is working?
Nov 11, 2014 11:10:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
How do you know when stabilization is working?
Your subject no longer has the "too much coffee" jitters when viewed through your viewfinder! ;-)
Nov 11, 2014 11:18:22 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Your subject no longer has the "too much coffee" jitters when viewed through your viewfinder! ;-)
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 11, 2014 11:27:33 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Your subject no longer has the "too much coffee" jitters when viewed through your viewfinder! ;-)
"Too much coffee"? Is there such a thing? :D
Nov 11, 2014 11:30:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
"Too much coffee"? Is there such a thing? :D
NOT if you use stabilized lenses!!! ;-) ;-)
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