When to use vibration reduction setting
May 25, 2019 16:34:39 #
selmslie wrote:
Since I normally use it in broad daylight at 1/2000 sec or faster, I almost never have it on. Leaving it off makes it easier to focus.
I turn it on only when the subject is moving, the camera is hand-held or on a monopod and the shutter is much slower.
I turn it on only when the subject is moving, the camera is hand-held or on a monopod and the shutter is much slower.
I agree about when it is hand held or on a tripod but it has no affect on a moving subject.
May 25, 2019 16:40:21 #
grandpaw wrote:
I agree about when it is hand held or on a tripod but it has no affect on a moving subject.
If you are panning to follow the subject, the camera will be moving - possibly shaking.
May 25, 2019 17:04:04 #
selmslie wrote:
If you are panning to follow the subject, the camera will be moving - possibly shaking.
My response should have read the VR will help on hand held or on a mono pod, not tripod. The VR will not affect the actual movement of the subject. It only helps out on camera movement.
May 25, 2019 17:59:13 #
Sorry i was typing while others were posting.
This info was in the user manual for my RF24-105:
The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
z The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if
you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other
transportation.
z The Image Stabilizer operates for about two
seconds after turning off the camera. Do not
detach the lens during that time. This may cause
the lens to malfunction.
z When using a tripod, it is recommended that you
set the image stabilizer switch to OFF.
z Even with a monopod, the Image Stabilizer will
be as effective as during hand-held shooting.
However, depending on the shooting conditions,
there are cases in which the Image Stabilizer
effect may be less effective.
z When shooting a still subject, it compensates for
camera shake in all directions.
z It compensates for vertical camera shake during
panning shots in a horizontal direction, and
compensates for horizontal camera shake during
panning shots in a vertical direction.
This info was in the user manual for my RF24-105:
The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
z The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if
you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other
transportation.
z The Image Stabilizer operates for about two
seconds after turning off the camera. Do not
detach the lens during that time. This may cause
the lens to malfunction.
z When using a tripod, it is recommended that you
set the image stabilizer switch to OFF.
z Even with a monopod, the Image Stabilizer will
be as effective as during hand-held shooting.
However, depending on the shooting conditions,
there are cases in which the Image Stabilizer
effect may be less effective.
z When shooting a still subject, it compensates for
camera shake in all directions.
z It compensates for vertical camera shake during
panning shots in a horizontal direction, and
compensates for horizontal camera shake during
panning shots in a vertical direction.
May 25, 2019 18:03:06 #
bleirer wrote:
My understanding that it is of no use in correcting subject motion, only camera shake.
Yes. See my response above.
May 25, 2019 20:18:58 #
Tom Iskiyan wrote:
I have a Tamron 150mm - 600mm on a Nikon D750. I usually use it with a monopole.
Should I have the VR on or off when using the monopole?
Thanks,
Tom Iskiyan
Should I have the VR on or off when using the monopole?
Thanks,
Tom Iskiyan
The Tamron has a 4 position switch - one for full stabilization with viewfinder stability (VC1), one for panning (VC2), and one that prioritizes image stabilization over viewfinder stability (VC3), and off. Using the TapIn console you can replace VC1 with VC4, which engages stabilization 100% of the time. This is useful for video and works well with live view.
On a monopod, I'd use either VC2 or off.
However, this lens is light enough to shoot hand-held, so I would suggest you try leaving the monopod in the car, just in case you get tired.
May 25, 2019 20:50:04 #
Gene51 wrote:
.... However, this lens is light enough to shoot hand-held, so I would suggest you try leaving the monopod in the car, just in case you get tired.
Speak for yourself. If you need to hold it up for a while it gets heavier.
May 26, 2019 06:20:42 #
Tom Iskiyan wrote:
I have a Tamron 150mm - 600mm on a Nikon D750. I usually use it with a monopole.
Should I have the VR on or off when using the monopole?
Thanks,
Tom Iskiyan
Should I have the VR on or off when using the monopole?
Thanks,
Tom Iskiyan
I think the big thing is if you are shooting closer objects VR doesn't really do much. But that said if you are shooting on out a ways say 400MM or more it doesn't take much to have a little shake show up. Thanks
Tom
May 26, 2019 06:43:03 #
billnikon
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Tom Iskiyan wrote:
I have a Tamron 150mm - 600mm on a Nikon D750. I usually use it with a monopole.
Should I have the VR on or off when using the monopole?
Thanks,
Tom Iskiyan
Should I have the VR on or off when using the monopole?
Thanks,
Tom Iskiyan
Monopole? That's a new name, sort of interesting, I am assuming monopod is the same as monopole.
Anyway, I digress, and to answer your question, a monopole will not hold the camera as steady as a tripod, so yes, you should use VR. BUT, above 1/500 sec. you really don't need VR, you can turn it off at that point, many feel focusing is faster without VR.
You should also read your camera manual on VR cause all digital camera's are different and use different VR controls. SO, READ YOUR MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION.
For instance, on page 379 of the D500 manual, it says, " Generally ON is recommended when the camera is mounted on a monopod (yes, Nikon also uses the phrase monopod) or a tripod with an UNSECURED head (what ever unsecured means), although OFF may be preferred depending on shooting conditions and the type of tripod. Boy, that really clears things up doesn't it.
May 26, 2019 08:25:55 #
DebAnn wrote:
I know some people say you should turn VR off when on a tripod but I never do and there isn't a problem with the shots.
If you don't, how would you know? Personally, I've forgotten a few times and have not noticed a drastic problem, but the images might still be better if I had turned the VR / SR off. Admittedly, I shoot a lot of close-up and macro so I can see even mirror shake if I don't shoot with mirror lock-up and shutter delay!
May 26, 2019 08:50:16 #
Tom Iskiyan wrote:
I have a Tamron 150mm - 600mm on a Nikon D750. I usually use it with a monopole.
Should I have the VR on or off when using the monopole?
Thanks,
Tom Iskiyan
Should I have the VR on or off when using the monopole?
Thanks,
Tom Iskiyan
Turn off VR when on a tripod/monopod or with high shutter since it may induce unnecessary blur; this is also true when using high shutter speeds in the 1000-2000 range (handheld or otherwise) but experiment to see if there is a difference - I also have the Tammy 150-600 G2 but on a D7200. When using a panning motion (such as auto racing or BIF) use the VC mode 2 - it will only compensate in the Y direction rather than both X-Y.
May 26, 2019 09:01:25 #
I only turn it on when my shutter speed for the f stop I want gets down to 100th of a second. During the day my shutter speed is fast enough to freeze my subject. I have been using auto ISO with a high ISO setting of 800. I guess it is a hang on from the film days but I use good technique over tech, to get my photos.
May 26, 2019 09:08:47 #
rmalarz wrote:
On.
The only time you should turn it off is if the camera is on a tripod.
--Bob
The only time you should turn it off is if the camera is on a tripod.
--Bob
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
May 26, 2019 09:55:52 #
After much experimentation I recently discovered the best way to use VR on my camera and lens combination. When my shutter speed is > 1/1000 I leave my VR off whether I am hand holding or using a tripod or monopod and the light is good. I use Nikon d7500 plus Tamron 100-400 mm lens and have done side by side comparisons with and without VR and I see no difference in image quality. And sometimes with VR on and with the aforementioned settings I have noticed that images look a little jumpy- hard to describe (not out of focus exactly) but it's enough to ruin an image.
May 26, 2019 09:59:15 #
I have heard comments that for fast moving subjects, like small quick birds in flight, where focus is critical, and assuming you have sufficient shutter speed to freeze the action, consider turning VR/IS off. The logic explained to me is that when VR is on, it can slow down the AF functions. Can anyone confirm this?
I really appreciate having it on especially when hand holding long lenses. Its just easier to frame, but if I can focus faster with it off, for Birds in flight, I would sacrifice composition for the fastest AF I can get.
I really appreciate having it on especially when hand holding long lenses. Its just easier to frame, but if I can focus faster with it off, for Birds in flight, I would sacrifice composition for the fastest AF I can get.
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