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Apr 8, 2012 08:40:13 #
I know that when you use a VR lens on a tripod you should turn VR off. Should you do the same with a mono pod ?
Apr 8, 2012 08:45:20 #
Monopod essentially the same (except missing a couple legs) as a tripod. So it is stable and could confuse the VR I would imagine.
Sarge
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Apr 8, 2012 08:51:17 #
hzaifert wrote:
I know that when you use a VR lens on a tripod you should turn VR off. Should you do the same with a mono pod ?
According to Nikon, VR off for tripods and on for monopods. Also, if the tripod head isn't locked in place, keep the VR on.
Apr 8, 2012 08:56:20 #
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Apr 8, 2012 09:00:39 #
hzaifert wrote:
I guess it should either be on or off
If I am free holding it is on. With any support it is off.
Sarge
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Apr 8, 2012 09:11:46 #
sarge69 wrote:
If I am free holding it is on. With any support it is off.
Sarge
hzaifert wrote:
I guess it should either be on or off
If I am free holding it is on. With any support it is off.
Sarge
I predict that slightly in the future, there will be VR for people - seriously. It will stop the shakes and make people more steady on their feet. I don't know if this will be biological or mechanical, but I'm sure it's on the way. Probably be too late for me, though. I find that a bottle of Guinness stops my shakes, but then I can't drive. That's why I don't do wedding photography. If I went there smelling of alcohol, well, not a good impression.
Apr 8, 2012 09:32:18 #
Apr 8, 2012 10:18:27 #
Many of the VR II offerings have "Tripod Auto-detect" built into them. They sense when they are on a tripod and go into a tripod "mode". The only way to find out which ones is to look it up on Nikons website as they have not published a list yet that I can find.
Apr 8, 2012 10:31:36 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Many of the VR II offerings have "Tripod Auto-detect" built into them. They sense when they are on a tripod and go into a tripod "mode".
Unbelievable!
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Apr 8, 2012 17:47:07 #
I do that ' tripod mode ' when I know my wife needs the garbage taken out.
Sarge
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Apr 9, 2012 07:42:43 #
hzaifert wrote:
I know that when you use a VR lens on a tripod you should turn VR off. Should you do the same with a mono pod ?
The use of VR or not to turn on is a power consumption issue. The use of VR does not confuse the lens or camera if it is turned on when on a tripod....but it does draw on your battery, bigtime. So, Nikon advises you to turn it off when the camera is in a fixed, non movable, state. If the lens is capable of moving, and you need to drag the shutter below the focal length, then turn it on.
If, on the other hand, you are shooting at a shutter speed faster than the focal length, turn it off, even if you are off the tripod as you do not need it...and again, it is a energy drain. Another thingie, the use of the VR adds yet another factor is acquiring a quick focus......so if you are in need of a quick focus.....shooting sports for example, and you have a 200mm lens and can shoot at F1/200 or faster, then camera shake is not going to be your problem (acquiring focus is) and VR is not going to add any value so turn it off, even if you are hand holding.
BTW this is a good question, one that can be a help to a lot of folks.
Apr 9, 2012 07:50:48 #
konica135
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sarge69 wrote:
Monopod essentially the same (except missing a couple legs) as a tripod. So it is stable and could confuse the VR I would imagine.
Sarge
Sarge
A monopod is not a stand-alone support and is subject to your body shakes; therefore VR seems in order.
Apr 9, 2012 08:47:28 #
Nikonshooter wrote:
What does that mean?
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If, on the other hand, you are shooting at a shutter speed faster than the focal length. . .
What does that mean?
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