Image Stabilization: For all you poeple that don't or think they know ! This is what Canon has to say When using a tripod ,you can still shoot with the IS switch to <ON> with no...

Straightshooter Loc: Edmonton AB

For all you poeple that don't or think they know !
This is what Canon has to say
When using a tripod ,you can still shoot with the IS switch to <ON> with no problem. However,to save battery power, setting the IS switch to <OFF> is recommended
The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a monopod
So with other words if there is no camera movement the camera does not go looking for it, by setting of a movement like a lot of you people are saying

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

No news there I always shoot with IS on just in 2nd position for panning

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Straightshooter wrote:

For all you poeple that don't or think they know !
This is what Canon has to say
When using a tripod ,you can still shoot with the IS switch to <ON> with no problem. However,to save battery power, setting the IS switch to <OFF> is recommended
The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a monopod
So with other words if there is no camera movement the camera does not go looking for it, by setting of a movement like a lot of you people are saying

That's Canon...Nikon say's, turn the VR switch to off when mounting on a tripod. I don't even think the manufacturers know for sure.

Elfstop

I have done my own tests and found that with the 150-500 there is no difference on or off...From my vehicle with the motor running from a window tripod my photos are sharper with the OS off. I bet it's because the motor vibration is causing the OS to over react.

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

Straightshooter wrote:

For all you poeple that don't or think they know !
This is what Canon has to say
When using a tripod ,you can still shoot with the IS switch to <ON> with no problem. However,to save battery power, setting the IS switch to <OFF> is recommended
The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a monopod
So with other words if there is no camera movement the camera does not go looking for it, by setting of a movement like a lot of you people are saying

Do you have a link to where you read this?

mikemilton

http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/infobank/lenses/image_stabilisation.do

If you get to the last page, they list which lenses allow IS on a Tripod. Some, but not all.

Also, mode 2 assumes that there is a direction that can be sensed for the panning motion (as would be the case in, say, motorsports or a bird rising from the water or moving predictably). This is not *always* true for BIF which can benefit (a lot) from having IS off for erratic movement. If you reflect on BIF, IS is often not going to be useful and one really needs to manage shutterspeed as the principle movement is subject movement not lens vibration, particularly with a heavier, long, lens.

Mulachabu Loc: Sydney Australia

You are right the new versions of image stabilsed lenses do have the capacity to operate when attached to a tripod, but that was not always apparently the case, earlier versions had problems. The improvements are relatively recent so some people will still have the older style lenses that have problems with the stabilizer when attached to a tripod. The information was not wrong it is just becoming obsolete, progress.

mikemilton

Elfstop wrote:

I have done my own tests and found that with the 150-500 there is no difference on or off...From my vehicle with the motor running from a window tripod my photos are sharper with the OS off. I bet it's because the motor vibration is causing the OS to over react.

The Signa lens, right? Canon specifically say they will improve shots with car (or helicopter) because of the range of frequencies they are useful at:

"Image stabilisation is effective with movement from 0.5Hz to 20Hz (1Hz is one movement cycle per second). This will cope not only with situations from simple camera shake (0.5Hz to 3Hz), but also the engine vibrations encountered when shooting from a moving vehicle or helicopter (10Hz to 20Hz)."

It should not be a surprise that other makers will give other results, particularly at higher frequencies. Indeed, there is possibly some variation among Canon lenses based on the weight of the IS optical elements.

emmons267 Loc: Arizona, Valley of the Sun

Straightshooter wrote:

For all you poeple that don't or think they know !
This is what Canon has to say
When using a tripod ,you can still shoot with the IS switch to <ON> with no problem. However,to save battery power, setting the IS switch to <OFF> is recommended
The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a monopod
So with other words if there is no camera movement the camera does not go looking for it, by setting of a movement like a lot of you people are saying

Here is an example of another way of saying, we're not sure:
"Using a tripod also stabilizes the image. However, depending on the kind of tripod and shooting conditions, somtimes it may be better to turn off the Image Stabilizer function."
Well, that's clear as mud !

Lorendn Loc: Jackson, WY

Malachabu is right about Canon. I just did extensive research on the Canon site and other places and did some trials with my lenses. All of the ISii L lenses can be used on a tripod with IS turned on. From personal experience - the 100-400mm L must have the IS turned off when using a tripod.

GrahamS Loc: Hertfordshire, U.K

It depends on which lens you are using!!

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

mikemilton wrote:

http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/info... (show quote)

For Canon US - Thank You!
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/Lens_Advantage_IS

Mike from Point

Thanks for that info. I've often wondered why you need to turn off the IS when using a tripod like my Canon manual says. Now I won't bother. Wish Canon had made that more clear. C'mon Canon. Shape up on your manuals!

Straightshooter Loc: Edmonton AB

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Straightshooter wrote:

For all you poeple that don't or think they know !
This is what Canon has to say
When using a tripod ,you can still shoot with the IS switch to <ON> with no problem. However,to save battery power, setting the IS switch to <OFF> is recommended
The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a monopod
So with other words if there is no camera movement the camera does not go looking for it, by setting of a movement like a lot of you people are saying

Do you have a link to where you read this?[/quote
Page 42 in my owners manual 5DMIII

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

[quote=Straightshooter][quote=St3v3M]

Straightshooter wrote:

For all you poeple that don't or think they know !
This is what Canon has to say
When using a tripod ,you can still shoot with the IS switch to <ON> with no problem. However,to save battery power, setting the IS switch to <OFF> is recommended
The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a monopod
So with other words if there is no camera movement the camera does not go looking for it, by setting of a movement like a lot of you people are saying

Do you have a link to where you read this?[/quote
Page 42 in my owners manual 5DMIII[/quote]
And page 33 in the 7D Manual although I was looking for something more of a general statement from Canon which was provided. Thank you!
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/Lens_Advantage_IS