VR (IS) ON or OFF?
Jan 15, 2015 20:33:49 #
When do you turn VR (or IS) on?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
Jan 15, 2015 20:43:31 #
Jan 15, 2015 20:45:41 #
JimEaco wrote:
When do you turn VR (or IS) on?...Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to....What do you say?
i say read the instruction book, they are usually right.
Jan 15, 2015 20:49:51 #
JimEaco wrote:
When do you turn VR (or IS) on?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
OFF
1. On a tripod
2. Faster than 1/500th of a second
ON
1. On a tripod IN WINDY CONDITIONS
2. Hand held under 1/500th of a second
Jan 15, 2015 20:50:47 #
DaveO wrote:
Off on a tripod.
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Jan 15, 2015 20:54:47 #
When shooting sports, my 70-200 and my 300 prime normally have the VR off. Off on tripod and monopod. I only have VR on when below 1/250 SS. Hope this helps.
Jan 15, 2015 21:56:19 #
I only use it for slower shutter speeds hand held or in dimly lit situations. It's good for those. It will actually introduce vibration on a tripod looking for motion. Some lenses do have a tripod mode or can sense when they're on a tripod and they behave accordingly with VR, IS or OS (Nikon, Canon, Sigma names for it). Some lenses, like my Sigma 150-500, have two or more OS settings for different types of shots or situations. The advice you got above about reading the manual also applies. Good luck.
Jan 16, 2015 03:20:46 #
JimEaco wrote:
When do you turn VR (or IS) on?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
Jim, you actually don't give enough info to answer that.
But I'll answer for the brand I know, which is Canon.
Canon made 4 lenses. 28-135, 75-300, 100-400 mkl and 300 f4. These were the original 1st generation Canon IS lenses. With these four when tripod mounted the IS is OFF. Otherwise leave it on and use mode 1 or 2 depending on your shooting.
With every other Canon IS lens you NEVER have to turn it off unless you want to.
Except for the 4 lenses previously mentioned, ALL Canon IS lenses are Auto Tripod Sensing and IS can be left ON 24/7 unless for your own reasons you feel it should be off.
For any other brand you'll have to ask those that know those brands. Every brand is different. Good luck. ;-)
SS
Jan 16, 2015 05:35:02 #
DaveHam
Loc: Reading UK
There's a lot of different opinion on this made more so as the systems get better.
The object is to reduce image blur caused by vibration allowing you to work at smaller aperture or lower speed. It is possible to get vibration when using a tripod - wind may well cause this, which VR will help damp out, so arguments that you don't use it on a tripod are not always true.
The speed you shoot at can also affect this. On say a 300mm lens exposures of over 1/300th the VR should be off, it's use can introduce vibration blur to the image. This is changing though; I understand some of the latest technology may be going to take this into account.
The stabilisation itself is not a guarantee of a clear image. Some of the earlier versions were good for two stops some of the later claim four stops benefit. So handheld shooting a 300mm at 1/4/F16 with VR on will still produce a blur problem, VR or not.
The object is to reduce image blur caused by vibration allowing you to work at smaller aperture or lower speed. It is possible to get vibration when using a tripod - wind may well cause this, which VR will help damp out, so arguments that you don't use it on a tripod are not always true.
The speed you shoot at can also affect this. On say a 300mm lens exposures of over 1/300th the VR should be off, it's use can introduce vibration blur to the image. This is changing though; I understand some of the latest technology may be going to take this into account.
The stabilisation itself is not a guarantee of a clear image. Some of the earlier versions were good for two stops some of the later claim four stops benefit. So handheld shooting a 300mm at 1/4/F16 with VR on will still produce a blur problem, VR or not.
Jan 16, 2015 05:45:14 #
Indi wrote:
OFF
1. On a tripod
2. Faster than 1/500th of a second
ON
1. On a tripod IN WINDY CONDITIONS
2. Hand held under 1/500th of a second
1. On a tripod
2. Faster than 1/500th of a second
ON
1. On a tripod IN WINDY CONDITIONS
2. Hand held under 1/500th of a second
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Jan 16, 2015 05:57:08 #
JimEaco wrote:
When do you turn VR (or IS) on?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
Off on a tripod. Off if your exposure is shorter than 1/500. Otherwise it will likely rob sharpness. Not much, but enough to be seen at high magnifications (cropped images).
Jan 16, 2015 06:42:22 #
JimEaco wrote:
When do you turn VR (or IS) on?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
Depends on the lens - some say IS off when used on a tripod but I notice on my new Canon lens the manual states that it can be left on. It may use a bit more battery but normally that shouldn't be a problem.
Jan 16, 2015 07:26:44 #
JimEaco wrote:
When do you turn VR (or IS) on?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
Some say turn it on and forget it, while others say turn it off and only use it when you have to.
What do you say?
If you have that option, set it on Auto and forget about it.
Jan 16, 2015 08:27:43 #
Hi. , you should always shut off vr when you are taking manual photos if you don't and vr is on it confuses the lens. So shut it off in manual all other time it really don't make any difference.
Jan 16, 2015 08:53:41 #
Is it left ON or OFF in a studio where studio lights are used to shoot a model ??? I have always wondered this.
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