Using a tripod, why is it recommended to turn off the vr function?
Apr 2, 2020 14:45:26 #
IndyHarold
Loc: Indianapolis, Indiana
With my fz300 I am wondering why it is recommended to disable the vr function when using a tripod. Want to take some shots of the upcoming full moon and will be using a new tripod. Information appreciated.
Harold in Indy
Harold in Indy
Apr 2, 2020 14:49:32 #
IndyHarold wrote:
With my fz300 I am wondering why it is recommended to disable the vr function when using a tripod. Want to take some shots of the upcoming full moon and will be using a new tripod. Information appreciated.
Harold in Indy
Harold in Indy
Harold, You need to shut VR off on most cameras because when it is on a tripod, the camera s hunting for stability and it does not know it is stable on a tripod
Apr 2, 2020 14:50:03 #
Not sure about your brand, but I'm assuming that's that same thing as stabilization (lens/body)?
If so, I know Canon recommends to turn it off on their lenses due to micro adjustments that the camera will try to make while it is on a tripod and already stationary, therefore could introduce some slight stability problems.
On numerous occasions I forget to turn it off and haven't seen any noticeable difference. Of course, that might be due to lack of technical proficiency on my part and everything looks out of focus :)
If so, I know Canon recommends to turn it off on their lenses due to micro adjustments that the camera will try to make while it is on a tripod and already stationary, therefore could introduce some slight stability problems.
On numerous occasions I forget to turn it off and haven't seen any noticeable difference. Of course, that might be due to lack of technical proficiency on my part and everything looks out of focus :)
Apr 2, 2020 14:50:06 #
IndyHarold wrote:
With my fz300 I am wondering why it is recommended to disable the vr function when using a tripod. Want to take some shots of the upcoming full moon and will be using a new tripod. Information appreciated.
Harold in Indy
Harold in Indy
Non-Technical answer.
Some lenses seek to stabilize all the time and the tripod messes with that search and it goes crazy.
Though some lenses are smart enough to realize they are on a tripod and shut off automatically when they determine they are screwed to a tripod.
My lenses are of the second sort and turn IS off automatically but regardless of that I turn the IS off anyway, makes me feel better for no other reason.
Apr 2, 2020 14:52:12 #
IndyHarold wrote:
With my fz300 I am wondering why it is recommended to disable the vr function when using a tripod. Want to take some shots of the upcoming full moon and will be using a new tripod. Information appreciated.
Harold in Indy
Harold in Indy
This is the type of question that is about as hotly debated as filters and camera brands ... It certainly does not hurt to turn if off when using a tripod. Whether you must tends to depend on the lens brand and many times, even the lens model.
Apr 2, 2020 14:58:41 #
Some lens and camera bodies with stabilization (no matter what that brand calls it) can detect that they are stable on a tripod and do an "auto off", others, est older ones cannot and the hunt for stability can actually cause a loss of sharpness instead. So for some you need to turn it off, others it doesn't matter. So many just turn it off so they don't have to remember which lens needs it and which doesn't.
Just remember to turn it back on when not on a tripod or you may wonder why your hand held shots don't look as good a they used to. Been there, done that.
Just remember to turn it back on when not on a tripod or you may wonder why your hand held shots don't look as good a they used to. Been there, done that.
Apr 2, 2020 15:04:57 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Harold, You need to shut VR off on most cameras because when it is on a tripod, the camera s hunting for stability and it does not know it is stable on a tripod
For older VR/IS systems, the hunting to stabilize movement that does not exist actually causes movement (clarity issues).
Apr 2, 2020 15:48:35 #
Since you are shooting the moon (and not wildlife), you should have time to try both with VR on and off and see if it makes a difference? And then report back? I have tried it several times and once (for a long exposure of a monastery at night) it did improve the sharpness when I turned it off (this was on a Nikon DSLR/Nikon 70-200mm lens so very different than your fz300). All the other times I tested both I did not see a difference. It probably depends on many things, including your technique (do you do a delayed shutter release?) and your tripod in addition to the camera/lens.
Apr 2, 2020 15:56:18 #
Tips for shooting the moon HERE from B&H Photo.
Pay particular attention to the section on exposure.
Remember, it's lit by the sun.
You don't need a long shutter setting.
Pay particular attention to the section on exposure.
Remember, it's lit by the sun.
You don't need a long shutter setting.
Apr 3, 2020 06:52:57 #
IndyHarold wrote:
With my fz300 I am wondering why it is recommended to disable the vr function when using a tripod. Want to take some shots of the upcoming full moon and will be using a new tripod. Information appreciated.
Harold in Indy
Harold in Indy
I have always been told and have read that you disable the VR function when on a tripod. Try this take pictures both ways one on VR then off. You be the judge.
Apr 3, 2020 07:57:03 #
Apr 3, 2020 08:16:26 #
Apr 3, 2020 08:33:15 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
This is the type of question that is about as hotly debated as filters and camera brands ...
Best way to resolve this is to read your camera and lens manuals. The answers there are usually based on design and testing, not opinions found on the internet.
Maybe it comes down to VR on use a filter, VR off don't use a filter. Unless of course it's a Sony. Then it depends on the phase of the moon
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Apr 3, 2020 08:58:12 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
IndyHarold wrote:
With my fz300 I am wondering why it is recommended to disable the vr function when using a tripod. Want to take some shots of the upcoming full moon and will be using a new tripod. Information appreciated.
Harold in Indy
Harold in Indy
In VR the internal lenses move to counter act the lens moving. Sometimes when you have VR on you can actually hear the lenses moving.
So, you are now on a tripod, the camera and lens are not moving at all (well, hardly at all) you have your VR turned on, you push the shutter button and the lenses start moving to counter act the movement, (but there isn't any movement cause your on a tripod) now during your exposure your lenses are moving and it will result in a bad image or blurred image or an less than sharp image. So, most lenses manufactures recommend you turn off the VR on your lenses. BUT, some lenses are designed to be used on tripods with the VR on, you should always refer to the lens manual for guidance as technology moves forward all the time and times change constantly.
Apr 3, 2020 09:14:41 #
Archboo3 wrote:
If you back button focus only do you still need to turn it off?
Back button focusing only affects the auto-focus and not stabilization. So yes you would.
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