Turning Off Lens Anti Shake Function
Jun 16, 2017 12:02:53 #
I have been using my Sigma 150-600 sport for wildlife at 1/1250 of a second shutter speed, hand held, keeping the anti shake option active. I get quite a few great shots, tack sharp at full extension. However, would I get more great shots at that shutter speed (hand held) if I turned it off? I shoot from a steady position, other times from a moving vehicle or boat. Would appreciate any input concerning this. Some folks said that at any shutter speed over 1/500 of a second, no need for anti-shake under any circumstance.
Jun 16, 2017 12:18:59 #
Leopardo wrote:
I have been using my Sigma 150-600 sport for wildl... (show quote)
I suspect you are getting the great shots BECAUSE you have the VR/IS/ anti shake turned on. Why argue with your own success.
Dennis
Jun 16, 2017 12:20:38 #
Jun 16, 2017 12:35:31 #
Big Bill
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
I agree with Jack: Give it a try, and find out. It won't cost you anything but a little time, in fact less time than checking back here.
I think that with that shutter speed, the anti-shake isn't doing much, though.
I think that with that shutter speed, the anti-shake isn't doing much, though.
Jun 16, 2017 12:39:34 #
Leopardo wrote:
I have been using my Sigma 150-600 sport for wildl... (show quote)
Try it. I am in the process of determining what works best for me with that lens and a D800. If there is any flaw in my technique, the 36mp will scream it out loud. I can hold it for stationary subjects down to 1/25, but I am not convinced that there is much benefit over 1/500, and I have yet to tweak the stabilization parameters in the firmware using the dock. In any case, I get better results when I use Mode 2 on stabilization for moving subjects.
Jun 16, 2017 19:07:51 #
IS may cause viewfinder "jump" if IS activates during BBF while shooting fast moving targets. The longer the lens...the higher the sutter speed needed. If you are at 600mm on crop body....I would not go below 1200-1800ss when tracking a bird. If your technique is awesome....then 960 would be min (600mmx1.6). Stationary targets? How steady can you get :-)
Jun 16, 2017 19:53:42 #
Jun 16, 2017 20:17:02 #
Leopardo wrote:
Good point.
If you click on, Quote Reply, before answering we will all know who your, "Good Point," goes to. It helps a lot when threads run to numerous pages.
Dennis
Jun 17, 2017 06:04:41 #
Leopardo wrote:
I have been using my Sigma 150-600 sport for wildl... (show quote)
Hell just try it and see, experiment!!!! nothing ventured, nothing gained!!!
Jun 17, 2017 06:26:50 #
dennis2146 wrote:
I suspect you are getting the great shots BECAUSE you have the VR/IS/ anti shake turned on. Why argue with your own success.
Dennis
Dennis
Here's an article "By Thom" -
http://www.bythom.com/nikon-vr.htm
Jun 17, 2017 06:36:36 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Just keep in mind that the article is 7 years old. Like everything else, VR has had some changes over the years.
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Jun 17, 2017 07:05:00 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Leopardo wrote:
I have been using my Sigma 150-600 sport for wildl... (show quote)
In addition if you are shooting from a moving vehicle or boat make sure your Nikon lens is turned to ACTIVE also. I shoot birds in flight at 1/2000 sec. at that speed it does not make much difference if VR is on or off. REMEMBER, VR was designed to help at lower shutter speeds.
Jun 17, 2017 08:32:23 #
Quit listening to junior picture takers that do not know what they are talking about. They just like to talk. Most probably do not know the basic of photography.
Jun 17, 2017 08:53:58 #
cthahn wrote:
Quit listening to junior picture takers that do not know what they are talking about. They just like to talk. Most probably do not know the basic of photography.
Seems like a strange comment from someone who doesn't post pictures, yet tells everyone else what the should or shouldn't do.
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Jun 17, 2017 09:24:38 #
whitehall
Loc: Canada
Leopardo wrote:
Good point.
Keeping in mind that a crop frame camera does not alter focal length of ther lens, I thought that if one shoots with a 600mm lens the minimum shutter speed is 1/600 whether or not on FF or Crop Frame.
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