Monopod
Mar 26, 2012 18:36:27 #
I've read time and time again about not useing Image Stabalization when the camera is on a tripod. Would this method still be aplicable to a monopod?
Mar 26, 2012 18:48:32 #
I wouldn't think so. You still have to hold the monopod/camera thus resulting in some camera movement. I leave my IS on when using my monopod for this reason.
Mar 26, 2012 18:49:59 #
My simple answer is Yes and No. Monopods are not as stable as a tripod and more stable than handheld. If you can hold the monopod perfectly still, then turn off IS, but if think you may have little movement, then turn IS on. There is always the movement of th mirror to consider and if the mirror is causing enough movement to blurr the shots then turn IS on. My experience tells me that it is a situation to situation descision. If the wind is blowing, you might want to turn IS on also.
Mar 26, 2012 19:02:47 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
Hi, I always leave IS on when shooting with a monopod. You are going to have some movement with the monopod. I shoot a lot of sports and the monopod and IS both help working together. Have fun and keep shootin'. Mike
Mar 26, 2012 19:07:06 #
Just try some test shots with it on and some with it off and see for yourself. Seems simple enough.
Mar 26, 2012 22:34:21 #
Mar 27, 2012 08:03:43 #
Add
Loc: S.W.Florida
I often try to wedge my mono pod against something,making as steady as a tripod.Have a tripod,sits in closet most of the time,mono with me most of the time.
Mar 27, 2012 08:30:25 #
I use a monopod fairly often in situations where I intend to move or the location(s) limit the spatial use of a tripod. [Particularly "field" sports and trail walks] Thus, an active IS function is a no-brainer for me. I want the odds on my side when that single pole is part of the digital capture plan.
Mar 27, 2012 08:33:12 #
mel wrote:
I've read time and time again about not useing Image Stabalization when the camera is on a tripod. Would this method still be aplicable to a monopod?
Oh yeah, even with some tripods, all are not so steady all the time, wind, enviormental vibrations etc. Bob
Mar 27, 2012 09:51:17 #
Croce
Loc: Earth
Leaving IS on when tripod mounted will not degrade your image. What it MAY do is:
1. Hinder autofocus causing it to hunt.
2. Run down your battery more quickly.
If you forget to turn it off no biggie.
1. Hinder autofocus causing it to hunt.
2. Run down your battery more quickly.
If you forget to turn it off no biggie.
Mar 27, 2012 10:08:04 #
Croce wrote:
Leaving IS on when tripod mounted will not degrade your image. What it MAY do is:
1. Hinder autofocus causing it to hunt.
2. Run down your battery more quickly.
If you forget to turn it off no biggie.
1. Hinder autofocus causing it to hunt.
2. Run down your battery more quickly.
If you forget to turn it off no biggie.
So you are going to make that statement in direct contradiction with every camera and lens manufacturer in the world? As well as every photo school?
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/image-stabilization-on-tripods
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1010&message=37534986
http://photonaturalist.net/when-not-to-use-lens-stabilization/
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=520532
http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/camera/lens/VR-IS.shtml
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/145969-disable-shake-reduction-when-using-tripod-why-2.html
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/an-introduction-to-tripods
The list is endless, as well in every lens manual that comes with an IS/VR/OS equipped lens. Granted Nikon has some lenses with a "tripod detect" mode, but you need to know which lenses they are and whether or not you own one.
Mar 27, 2012 10:32:44 #
rambler
Loc: Masssachusetts
For me the main reason for turning IS OFF when the camera is on a tripod is battery usage. If the camera is being held stable by the tripod, and the IS is ON, then the camera wastes battery as the motor tries to stabilize a camera that is already stable.
Mar 27, 2012 11:19:59 #
Croce
Loc: Earth
MT Shooter wrote:
quote=Croce Leaving IS on when tripod mounted wil... (show quote)
Wow MT, you must have a hell of a lot of time to go flitting here and there and everywhere to dig up whatever.
I stand by what I wrote but I'm not going to search out every reference in the library of congress to prove it.
OK MT, if it's that significant I guess you must be right. lol
Mar 27, 2012 12:28:02 #
I see a lot of time spent on tripods, but not much on answering the question--monopods.
mel wrote:
I've read time and time again about not useing Image Stabalization when the camera is on a tripod. Would this method still be aplicable to a monopod?
Mar 27, 2012 13:29:00 #
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