Turning off VR
Feb 5, 2015 22:42:07 #
I only turn mine on when I am shooting at a slow shutter speed - below twice the focal length of the lens. With 50mm lens I will turn it on if below 1/100th of a second.
Feb 6, 2015 06:09:20 #
you should turn it off when using it on a tripod ..other than that i wouldn't turn it off...
Feb 6, 2015 06:11:20 #
DaveHam
Loc: Reading UK
This is an old chestnut put about from the early days of VR. You don't need to worry about it at all.
Feb 6, 2015 06:15:58 #
Feb 6, 2015 06:38:52 #
lfleischer1
Loc: Garrison, NY
Del-Boy wrote:
Hi guys,
this is my first topic, although have been viewing for a couple of months now, and find it really valuable. Have returned to photography over the last couple of years, and am really enjoying my D7100, but I do have a query. I recently was informed that I should turn off the VR on my lenses before turning off my camera, is this right? First I've heard of it if it is true. From London UK by the way, nice to talk to you guys!
this is my first topic, although have been viewing for a couple of months now, and find it really valuable. Have returned to photography over the last couple of years, and am really enjoying my D7100, but I do have a query. I recently was informed that I should turn off the VR on my lenses before turning off my camera, is this right? First I've heard of it if it is true. From London UK by the way, nice to talk to you guys!
Never heard that one before. I keep it on.
Feb 6, 2015 06:41:53 #
Del-Boy wrote:
Hi guys,
this is my first topic, although have been viewing for a couple of months now, and find it really valuable. Have returned to photography over the last couple of years, and am really enjoying my D7100, but I do have a query. I recently was informed that I should turn off the VR on my lenses before turning off my camera, is this right? First I've heard of it if it is true. From London UK by the way, nice to talk to you guys!
this is my first topic, although have been viewing for a couple of months now, and find it really valuable. Have returned to photography over the last couple of years, and am really enjoying my D7100, but I do have a query. I recently was informed that I should turn off the VR on my lenses before turning off my camera, is this right? First I've heard of it if it is true. From London UK by the way, nice to talk to you guys!
Hi Del-Boy welcome to UHH.
Stay clear of Guns, Religion and Politics and you will be reasonably OK.
I think the VR question depends on the lens and possibly who you are talking to.
Normally you are advised to turn it off when mounted on a tripod but I notice on my new Canon lens it actually states that it can be left on but may use a bit more battery.
When I forgot and left the IS on my Tamron lens switched on when using it on a tripod it didn't appear to make any difference from the pictures taken after I remembered to turn it off.
Feb 6, 2015 06:53:14 #
Del-Boy wrote:
Hi guys,
this is my first topic, although have been viewing for a couple of months now, and find it really valuable. Have returned to photography over the last couple of years, and am really enjoying my D7100, but I do have a query. I recently was informed that I should turn off the VR on my lenses before turning off my camera, is this right? First I've heard of it if it is true. From London UK by the way, nice to talk to you guys!
this is my first topic, although have been viewing for a couple of months now, and find it really valuable. Have returned to photography over the last couple of years, and am really enjoying my D7100, but I do have a query. I recently was informed that I should turn off the VR on my lenses before turning off my camera, is this right? First I've heard of it if it is true. From London UK by the way, nice to talk to you guys!
Welcome to our forum!
There have been several discussions about that, and the answer is no. What you should not do is turn off the VR while it is actually operating, which is not something a person would normally do.
Feb 6, 2015 07:37:29 #
Hi, all of the responses regarding using the tripod is correct,however the primary reason you turn it off is when you are in manual mode.in manual you are controlling the focus and if you leave the vr on it confuses the lens since it is trying to focus.so keep it off in manual mode.
Feb 6, 2015 07:43:56 #
Same goes for here. I only turn mine off when I use a tripod or if I use a very vast shutter speed (1/500 or shorter).
In real life I always forget to do this. I have done experiments downloading both ways into lightroom and I can not see a difference so I don't think it is a big deal for most shots.
Definitely turn the lens off when changing lenses which effectively turns the VR off since it needs power to work. I forget to do that all the time also and so far everything still works. I also forget to turn the camera off when changing my SD card half the time. Again no problems YET!!
In real life I always forget to do this. I have done experiments downloading both ways into lightroom and I can not see a difference so I don't think it is a big deal for most shots.
Definitely turn the lens off when changing lenses which effectively turns the VR off since it needs power to work. I forget to do that all the time also and so far everything still works. I also forget to turn the camera off when changing my SD card half the time. Again no problems YET!!
Feb 6, 2015 08:00:45 #
Are you working on a tripod, monopod, or beanbag? Then turn off VR or IS or VC (depending on brand).
Otherwise, turn it on to reduce vibrations from photographer shake. Limit caffeine intake to do the same!
As an electronics nerd and ex-AV producer, radio producer, etc., I'm in the habit of turning *everything* off when connecting and disconnecting components, lenses included. Today, such components contain micro-circuits that can be fried by power surges. So I try to ground myself from static charges first, too.
The only time I hot-plug anything is when using USB devices that are specifically meant to trigger software utilities that identify them and register them into the operating system. That includes connecting tethered cameras...
Otherwise, turn it on to reduce vibrations from photographer shake. Limit caffeine intake to do the same!
As an electronics nerd and ex-AV producer, radio producer, etc., I'm in the habit of turning *everything* off when connecting and disconnecting components, lenses included. Today, such components contain micro-circuits that can be fried by power surges. So I try to ground myself from static charges first, too.
The only time I hot-plug anything is when using USB devices that are specifically meant to trigger software utilities that identify them and register them into the operating system. That includes connecting tethered cameras...
Feb 6, 2015 08:54:31 #
Not sure if this is still the case, but about two years ago, a camera repair guy told me to make sure the VR was turned off before changing lenses in order to prevent any damage to the VR mechanism.
Feb 6, 2015 09:10:58 #
jr168 wrote:
Not sure if this is still the case, but about two years ago, a camera repair guy told me to make sure the VR was turned off before changing lenses in order to prevent any damage to the VR mechanism.
I've never seen a lens maker recommend that. Nikon says not to remove a lens while VR is active. That would be while you are focusing to take a shot - not the most common time to remove a lens.
Feb 6, 2015 09:14:31 #
Nikon_DonB wrote:
Welcome to the Hogg! The only time I physically turn off the VR is when I have it on a tripod as VR produces a minute vibration which is how it compensates for hand-held camera shake. Therefore on a pod you won't want it producing vibrations because that is the reason for the pod in the first place. To keep the camera still.
When changing lenses merely turn off the camera and that will "park" the VR motor.
When changing lenses merely turn off the camera and that will "park" the VR motor.
I do the same, for the same reason, other than that its always on.
Feb 6, 2015 09:45:52 #
From what I could gather from the tech, turning off the VR sets/ locks it into position so that it will not be damaged when removing or attaching the lens. He said the amount of force it takes to damage the VR is very minimal. Like I said, not really sure how true it is, but I do practice this just in case. Nikon does not do their repairs very cheaply.
Feb 6, 2015 09:52:34 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
I used the EM5 until the EM1 appeared and have never turned the Axis Stabilization (VR) feature off the EM1 -- and can't think of any reason to do so
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