ON/OFF switch on Stabilized lenses
Sep 18, 2014 08:13:40 #
donrent wrote:
WoW !
Great replys... Thank you
Great replys... Thank you
It's the same with "in body stabilization systems" like used by some Sony cameras. Sony recommends that IBSS be turned off when the camera is mounted on a tripod.
Sep 18, 2014 08:26:25 #
ralphc4176
Loc: Conyers, GA
I have read that the best image quality is obtained without using image stabilization, except when the shutter speed is such that it is difficult to hold a camera steady long enough to get a proper exposure. I have never used IS, and I never buy IS lenses if there is an otherwise identical non-IS lens, because the non-IS lens are typically less expensive by several hundred dollars. For those situations when I have a camera/lens combination with IS, I ALWAYS leave IS turned off, and I've never gotten a bad shot because of not using IS.
Sep 18, 2014 09:16:59 #
Sep 18, 2014 09:26:25 #
donrent wrote:
Why.. Is there a reason for NOT having the lens on stabil ???
When shooting with a tripod.
Sep 18, 2014 10:05:47 #
Sep 18, 2014 10:42:40 #
donrent wrote:
Why.. Is there a reason for NOT having the lens on stabil ???
When camera on a tripod.
When shutter speed is higher than the equivalent focal lenght of the lens in use.
When panning the camera.
Sep 18, 2014 10:59:09 #
RWR wrote:
You'll want it off when on a tripod.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 18, 2014 11:18:07 #
If you do bracketed shots with IS on with a tripod, the first image will be either higher or lower, (can't remember) than the other two.
In hdr the top gets cropped out and can ruin the series.
I use the remote but try it for yourself.
In hdr the top gets cropped out and can ruin the series.
I use the remote but try it for yourself.
Sep 18, 2014 11:25:50 #
rjriggins11
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
Basically, it is to lock the floating element in place. This is important when not in use to prevent damage to the stabilizer unit.
You can use the stabilizer with a tripod, it doesn't hurt a thing and actually comes in handy sometimes. It's just a nasty rumor that you need to turn it off when on a tripod.
You can use the stabilizer with a tripod, it doesn't hurt a thing and actually comes in handy sometimes. It's just a nasty rumor that you need to turn it off when on a tripod.
donrent wrote:
Why.. Is there a reason for NOT having the lens on stabil ???
Sep 18, 2014 15:58:11 #
donrent wrote:
Why.. Is there a reason for NOT having the lens on stabil ???
I've used non-IS lenses for so long that I forget that feature even exists. I do know to make sure it's off if on a tripod. But, then again, I've hardly used it.
--Bob
Sep 18, 2014 16:06:20 #
donrent wrote:
Why.. Is there a reason for NOT having the lens on stabil ???
I've been using my 300 f/2.8 with VR off since I use it on a tripod most of the time. I set to on when using a monopod.
To be frank I haven't been able to notice a difference between on and off.
Even though it might only be milliseconds I suspect it affects focusing speed.
Sep 18, 2014 17:58:29 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
joer wrote:
I've been using my 300 f/2.8 with VR off since I use it on a tripod most of the time. I set to on when using a monopod.
To be frank I haven't been able to notice a difference between on and off.
Even though it might only be milliseconds I suspect it affects focusing speed.
To be frank I haven't been able to notice a difference between on and off.
Even though it might only be milliseconds I suspect it affects focusing speed.
Everyone talks about "focusing speed", but I'm not sure that is affected. There is an increase in "shutter lag" because the VR operation needs some time before the shutter opens.
Sep 18, 2014 18:16:34 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
rjriggins11 wrote:
You can use the stabilizer with a tripod, it doesn't hurt a thing and actually comes in handy sometimes. It's just a nasty rumor that you need to turn it off when on a tripod.
Tell this to the manufacturers whose instruction manuals recommend turning it off. :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
Sep 18, 2014 18:28:28 #
haroldross wrote:
Sometimes when taking action shots you may want the IS/VR switched off. This would enable the AF to be slightly quicker. This has been my experience on my 5D MK III and 7D cameras using medium length telephoto lens.
haroldross, this has been my experience also. I'm not sure what you call 'medium length telephoto' but for me is seems to be the same with what I call 'moderate telephoto' 400mm or so. TNmike
Sep 18, 2014 19:20:45 #
All great advice. One other reason, and I do not know how correct, is that you should have VR turned OFF when changing lens or turning off camera. This was noted in lens instruction manual.
Don
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