VR Lenses
Dec 15, 2011 21:18:02 #
ClydeTheDog
Loc: Iowa
Is there any reason not to leave the vibration reduction turned on? They all seem to have an on off switch.
Dec 15, 2011 21:19:37 #
Dec 15, 2011 21:31:18 #
naturalite
Loc: Up state NY
What I have read is that when the camera is mounted on a tripod. The camera constantly looks for movement whereby causing movement by itself internally.
With my simple P&S kodak, it comes on when I depress the shutter button half way. It is so cool to watch it work. I'll be zoomed out to 840mm and shaking all over. I press the button and the shake goes into slow motion. I just steady and finish my shot.
Also I read that it was developed primarily for long range telephoto photography in the begining. But now it's common and even in cheap cameras. Lucky us!
With my simple P&S kodak, it comes on when I depress the shutter button half way. It is so cool to watch it work. I'll be zoomed out to 840mm and shaking all over. I press the button and the shake goes into slow motion. I just steady and finish my shot.
Also I read that it was developed primarily for long range telephoto photography in the begining. But now it's common and even in cheap cameras. Lucky us!
Dec 15, 2011 21:40:35 #
Dec 15, 2011 21:56:07 #
On DSLR's the VR is built into the lens itself...on a P&S obviously it's in the camera. It works pretty good unless you're like me....a coffee addict !
Dec 15, 2011 21:57:55 #
Dec 15, 2011 22:02:01 #
Bigger issue comes along with extremely long exposures, usually on a tripod. It is possible the VR function can kick in when you least expect it and blur the image. Most mfg. do disable the VR function during certain long exposure situations however, I'm sure there are exceptions where they recommend the VR be turned off.
Dec 16, 2011 00:24:27 #
nyweb2001 wrote:
I've heard many times NOT to use VR when mounted on a tripod.
http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/camera/lens/VR-IS.shtml
Dec 16, 2011 00:40:38 #
Some later high-end lenses know when they are mounted on a tripod and will not search for movement. Earlier versions need to be turned off.
Why turn it off? it uses battery power, you usually need to give it a second or two to sense the motion and compensate. If you trip the shutter during this time you MAY get a blurrier image as the moving lens elements have not yet stabilized.
Why turn it off? it uses battery power, you usually need to give it a second or two to sense the motion and compensate. If you trip the shutter during this time you MAY get a blurrier image as the moving lens elements have not yet stabilized.
Dec 16, 2011 01:22:23 #
I switch the VR off on all my lenses when mounted on a tripod, only because I had a set of shots that came out unexpectedly blurry one time when I left the VR on with a tripod. I always leave it turned on with a monopod though, as there is still enough movement there to justify it. And I have never had a blurry shot that I suspected was from the VR that way. Just seems to work this way for me, don't know about anyone else.
Dec 16, 2011 05:31:51 #
CeriThurston
Loc: London, UK
All the replies make me think. I will now try switching off VR as I have noticed some of my tripod and "quick" exposures have turned out more fuzzy than I would have liked. One question, and I should know the answer, but if I am shooting on 1/30 sec. or longer, hand-held (and don't say you shouldn't be doing it) how long should I give it for the VR to take effect?
Dec 16, 2011 06:31:25 #
nyweb2001 wrote:
On DSLR's the VR is built into the lens itself...on a P&S obviously it's in the camera. It works pretty good unless you're like me....a coffee addict !
sony is built into the camera
Dec 16, 2011 08:36:15 #
snowbear wrote:
I wonder what they do when you are intentionally panning?
On the Nikon D700 it senses that you are panning and applies VR to only one axis.
Dec 16, 2011 08:50:45 #
ClydeTheDog
Loc: Iowa
Thanks for all the comments. I am new here and am impressed by the thoughtful and respectful replies.
Dec 16, 2011 11:12:32 #
snowbear wrote:
Don't Pentax dSLRs have the VR built into the camera?
Snowbear,
Not sure about Pentax but I believe Minolta did the first in-camera stabilization. They utilized a technique that actaully moved the Image Sensor. The nice part about this is that it works with standard lenses. Sony acquired Minolta some time ago and thus has this technology now.
Canon and Nikon use in-lens stabilization and claim they can taylor the stabilization to each lens and achieve a better result than with the in-camera technique. I have never used a Minolta, or Sony or Canon DLSR camera (although I have Canon IS binoculars that work well) but have a few Nikon VR lens (70-200 F2.8 VR, 105 F2 VR macro, 18-55 VR kit and 28-105 VR kit). All these Nikon lens with VR stabilization work well and the VR can be very valuable when used properly. I am sure the Canon and Sony stabilization works well also.
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