VR Monopod
Feb 24, 2015 07:31:05 #
Should I turn off my VR lens on my 7100 when I use my Monopod like I do when I use a tripod
Feb 24, 2015 07:44:01 #
Dunno. How steady are you? How steady are you with your monopod? What subjects are you shooting?
Feb 24, 2015 07:46:12 #
Woodchip wrote:
Should I turn off my VR lens on my 7100 when I use my Monopod like I do when I use a tripod
That's what Nikon recommends, although some lenses have a "Tripod" setting, so you would leave it turned on for them. It really depends on the lens. Also, shoot with Mirror Up and a remote will help get sharper shots on a tripod.
Feb 24, 2015 08:00:57 #
Woodchip wrote:
Should I turn off my VR lens on my 7100 when I use my Monopod like I do when I use a tripod
I would love to hear what others say about what I say hear. I have done numerous tests with me tripod with VC on and off using multiple scenarios and I can not tell the difference in Lightroom between the two even with 2 or 3:1 magnification. I did this because I always forget to turn it off when I shoot on a tripod or use a fast shutter speed and I wanted to see how much it would affect my pictures. These tests were done with a Tamron 18-270 mm at multiple focal lengths with a Nikon D7100.
Feb 24, 2015 08:26:56 #
I usually leave IS/VR turned on when I'm using my monopod. It's turned off when I'm using my tripod. A monopod is not near as stable as a tripod but, it beats trying to hand hold a long lens.
Feb 24, 2015 08:33:06 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I think it depends on the lens. On my 70-200, hand holding, I turn it off when my shutter speed is at least 1/200. I turn it off handholding a 24-70 and 105G.
Woodchip wrote:
Should I turn off my VR lens on my 7100 when I use my Monopod like I do when I use a tripod
Feb 24, 2015 09:01:41 #
DavidPine wrote:
I think it depends on the lens. On my 70-200, hand holding, I turn it off when my shutter speed is at least 1/200. I turn it off handholding a 24-70 and 105G.
David, the 24-70 doesn't have VR. ;)
Feb 24, 2015 09:03:55 #
DavidPine wrote:
I think it depends on the lens. On my 70-200, hand holding, I turn it off when my shutter speed is at least 1/200. I turn it off handholding a 24-70 and 105G.
I'm curious Dave, I've never heard this before. Are you saying that once you reach your 1/focal length shutter speed that IS doesn't provide noticable stabilization? Not questioning, just asking as I have never really done any tests on my lenses for this.
Feb 24, 2015 09:06:24 #
Woodchip wrote:
Should I turn off my VR lens on my 7100 when I use my Monopod like I do when I use a tripod
I leave VR on when I'm using a monopod but only if I'm shooting at slow shutter speeds. When shooting sports where my SS is >1/250 I turn it off. ;)
Feb 24, 2015 09:22:51 #
Woodchip wrote:
Should I turn off my VR lens on my 7100 when I use my Monopod like I do when I use a tripod
VR is to help get rid of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, shake as in hand held, a monopod should eliminate shake but perhaps not movement, but VR does not get rid of camera movement anyway.
Just like with a tripod, VR could add some slight shake due to its trying to eliminate shake that is not present. Or movement based on wind/mirror slap, etc.
Most of my lenses do not have VR, the two that I have that do have VR do work and I usually do not turn VR off, though I agree that I should at times. Mostly it slips my mind at the time.
http://www.nikon.com/about/technology/rd/core/software/vr_e/
Feb 24, 2015 09:32:08 #
DavidPine wrote:
I think it depends on the lens. On my 70-200, hand holding, I turn it off when my shutter speed is at least 1/200. I turn it off handholding a 24-70 and 105G.
In the beginning of any relationship, hand holding can result in some shaking. :D
Feb 24, 2015 10:08:32 #
jerryc41 wrote:
In the beginning of any relationship, hand holding can result in some shaking. :D
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 25, 2015 07:32:40 #
Woodchip wrote:
Should I turn off my VR lens on my 7100 when I use my Monopod like I do when I use a tripod
Great question. My thoughts would be to leave it on because, unlike a tripod, a monopod is generally subject to some movement, however slight. Experiment. Shoot same subject with VR on and off and let us know what you conclude.
Feb 25, 2015 07:34:28 #
DavidPine wrote:
I think it depends on the lens. On my 70-200, hand holding, I turn it off when my shutter speed is at least 1/200. I turn it off handholding a 24-70 and 105G.
Why would it be lens dependent?
Feb 25, 2015 07:56:34 #
Because I do a fair amount of wildlife photography, I am often times having to move around too quickly to set up a tripod. I have used a mono pod for sometime and conducted my own experiment to see if I should turn off the stabilization. I have found no circumstances that would indicate to me that I should turn it off using the monopod. That's been my experience anyway. I use Canon equipment primarily.
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