Monopods
Nov 20, 2020 09:33:28 #
SteveG
Loc: Norh Carolina
Read this informative little piece on Outdoor Photographer today: https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/tips-techniques/photo-tip-of-week/using-a-monopod-for-nature-and-wildlife-photography/
My question, doesn't seem to be covered here though. When using a monopod, should Image Stabilization be set on, or off, as with a tripod you would turn it off. Same here? Camera isn't completely stable. Thank you!
My question, doesn't seem to be covered here though. When using a monopod, should Image Stabilization be set on, or off, as with a tripod you would turn it off. Same here? Camera isn't completely stable. Thank you!
Nov 20, 2020 09:39:25 #
The stabilization should be active on a monopod. Whether you turn it off on a tripod is more a question of your model / brand of lens and camera rather than a universal best practice.
Nov 20, 2020 09:47:19 #
SteveG
Loc: Norh Carolina
CHG_CANON wrote:
The stabilization should be active on a monopod. Whether you turn it off on a tripod is more a question of your model / brand of lens and camera rather than a universal best practice.
Thank you! I know some lenses, Canon, Nikon, have a setting or capabilities to sense a tripod, is that what you are referring to as far as leaving stabilization on?
Nov 20, 2020 09:55:59 #
When I’m using a monopod I’m most likely shooting wildlife and shooting at speeds over 1/1000 of a second, so I turn it off.
Nov 20, 2020 09:56:37 #
SteveG wrote:
Read this informative little piece on Outdoor Photographer today: https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/tips-techniques/photo-tip-of-week/using-a-monopod-for-nature-and-wildlife-photography/
My question, doesn't seem to be covered here though. When using a monopod, should Image Stabilization be set on, or off, as with a tripod you would turn it off. Same here? Camera isn't completely stable. Thank you!
My question, doesn't seem to be covered here though. When using a monopod, should Image Stabilization be set on, or off, as with a tripod you would turn it off. Same here? Camera isn't completely stable. Thank you!
Steve, I leave stabilization on using a monopod.
Nov 20, 2020 09:59:03 #
SteveG
Loc: Norh Carolina
That makes perfect sense. I'm just referring to when you would normally be activating it
Nov 20, 2020 10:13:13 #
Some lenses have more than one setting for VR or IS, like Normal or Sport. I would tend to use the Normal setting unless the lens manual said differently when using a monopod .
High shutter speeds can conflict with IS or VR. That s why some turn off IS and VR starting around 1/500 sec and higher. There is no magic shutter speed so you need to fine tune this for yourself and how you shoot.
High shutter speeds can conflict with IS or VR. That s why some turn off IS and VR starting around 1/500 sec and higher. There is no magic shutter speed so you need to fine tune this for yourself and how you shoot.
Nov 20, 2020 10:21:59 #
SteveG
Loc: Norh Carolina
photoman43 wrote:
Some lenses have more than one setting for VR or IS, like Normal or Sport. I would tend to use the Normal setting unless the lens manual said differently when using a monopod .
High shutter speeds can conflict with IS or VR. That s why some turn off IS and VR starting around 1/500 sec and higher. There is no magic shutter speed so you need to fine tune this for yourself and how you shoot.
High shutter speeds can conflict with IS or VR. That s why some turn off IS and VR starting around 1/500 sec and higher. There is no magic shutter speed so you need to fine tune this for yourself and how you shoot.
I use it only when hand holding at low shutter speeds. My main concern is basic when it's on a monopods. Does IS or VR, conflict on a monopod the same as with a tripod?
Nov 20, 2020 10:35:45 #
I am more willing to use VR on a monopod than on a tripod as with a monopod the camera/lens usually has some motion. On a tripod, the way I shoot there is no motion.
The easiest way to figure all of this out is do some tests with the camera and lenses you would normally be using. Take a series of pictures with VR on and off when on a monopod and see if you can see any differences.
The easiest way to figure all of this out is do some tests with the camera and lenses you would normally be using. Take a series of pictures with VR on and off when on a monopod and see if you can see any differences.
Nov 20, 2020 12:01:46 #
SteveG
Loc: Norh Carolina
photoman43 wrote:
I am more willing to use VR on a monopod than on a tripod as with a monopod the camera/lens usually has some motion. On a tripod, the way I shoot there is no motion.
The easiest way to figure all of this out is do some tests with the camera and lenses you would normally be using. Take a series of pictures with VR on and off when on a monopod and see if you can see any differences.
The easiest way to figure all of this out is do some tests with the camera and lenses you would normally be using. Take a series of pictures with VR on and off when on a monopod and see if you can see any differences.
That's pretty much what I was thinking. Thanks! I just wanted some confirmation.
Nov 20, 2020 14:18:54 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
The stabilization should be active on a monopod. Whether you turn it off on a tripod is more a question of your model / brand of lens and camera rather than a universal best practice.
It can also depend on your tripod and conditions. Wind causing a light tripod with a heavy camera & lens to vibrate or a tripod used on a moving surface - ship deck, from inside a bus, train or other moving vehicle etc etc may very well need stabilization.
Nov 20, 2020 15:18:23 #
SteveG
Loc: Norh Carolina
robertjerl wrote:
It can also depend on your tripod and conditions. Wind causing a light tripod with a heavy camera & lens to vibrate or a tripod used on a moving surface - ship deck, from inside a bus, train or other moving vehicle etc etc may very well need stabilization.
That's good to know!
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