IS or no IS when using tripod?
Jul 18, 2016 07:01:43 #
Jul 18, 2016 07:48:32 #
redfordl wrote:
Need advice on weather or not to enable IS on a canon 70d camera when using the 55-250mm lense on a tripod? And why? For example i took some photos of a few dragonflies at fl 250mm manual mode f11 iso 125 but like an idiot i adjusted the speed to one twentieth of a second.(on tripod)Naturally the images did not come out as sharp as usual. Yes i should have had the shutter speed adjusted to one over 200 etc. Thanks!
Most turn the stabilization feature off. It shouldn't be necessary if the tripod and head are rated at two times the weight of the camera and lens.
Jul 18, 2016 08:04:04 #
redfordl wrote:
Need advice on weather or not to enable IS on a canon 70d camera when using the 55-250mm lense on a tripod? And why? For example i took some photos of a few dragonflies at fl 250mm manual mode f11 iso 125 but like an idiot i adjusted the speed to one twentieth of a second.(on tripod)Naturally the images did not come out as sharp as usual. Yes i should have had the shutter speed adjusted to one over 200 etc. Thanks!
Use search function. Asked and answered a hundred million times.
Jul 18, 2016 09:17:59 #
jackpi
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redfordl wrote:
Need advice on weather or not to enable IS on a canon 70d camera when using the 55-250mm lense on a tripod? And why? For example i took some photos of a few dragonflies at fl 250mm manual mode f11 iso 125 but like an idiot i adjusted the speed to one twentieth of a second.(on tripod)Naturally the images did not come out as sharp as usual. Yes i should have had the shutter speed adjusted to one over 200 etc. Thanks!
The only way to know is to check the lens manual. Not all lenses are the same.
Jul 18, 2016 09:27:51 #
Jrhoffman75 wrote:
Didn"t find that useful info in my canon 70d manual. I use the af button to focus which means that the IS will be on according to the manual. Is this good or bad and should i switch back to focusing with the shutter button so i can shut off the IS.(when taking dragonfly images) Thanks for your tips!!From the manual.
Jul 18, 2016 09:32:09 #
Jul 18, 2016 09:37:06 #
The answers you have been given are correct.
IS today is not the same as the original IS of years ago. Many of the new IS can be used while camera is on a tripod without ill effects.
In my particular case I turn off IS when my camera is on a tripod.
IS today is not the same as the original IS of years ago. Many of the new IS can be used while camera is on a tripod without ill effects.
In my particular case I turn off IS when my camera is on a tripod.
Jul 18, 2016 09:44:03 #
jr thanks for the link to the 55-250mm lens manual on IS. I guess manual"s do help!
Jul 18, 2016 09:47:01 #
There have been several discussions on this subject all expressing different opinions. From what I understand, when you are shooting stationary subjects, landscapes etc., with a tripod locked down, turn if off. If you are shooting moving subjects, or potentially moving subjects, on a tripod, leave it on. I have had the opportunity to spend some time with some pro bird photographers using long lenses. They leave it on. Considering the quality of their images, I take their advise.
Jul 18, 2016 10:01:56 #
redfordl wrote:
Q: What about IS and tripods ? br br A: There are... (show quote)
What is your source for this quote? What is the reason that "this is only true for the following lenses?" Could it just be that these lenses have an IS switch, and that (some) lenses without the switch will sense and set IS automatically?
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
(Page 43, Users' Manual for Canon 70D).
As an aside, I am so glad I never have to remember to set any IS or VR switch: Image Stabilization is built into the body of my camera, I've set it to "automatic" and don't have to think about it.
Jul 18, 2016 10:10:44 #
IS/VR/?? can be a godsend but it meant, primarily, for hand-holding. Some of the newer systems do have tripod and/or sports modes. This information can be found online or in the lens manual. As discussed above, it is not needed at higher shutter speeds and can be turned off both to save power and increase focusing speed. Hope this helps.
Jul 18, 2016 10:31:15 #
I guess the answer to this ? lies in the camera body being used and the lens being used. I guess the best way to find out weather to use IS or not with my 70d 55-250mm lense is to experiment with it on or off with a tripod. ie dragonfly images. Yes i use a wired remote shutter release. Thanks!!
Jul 18, 2016 12:47:19 #
redfordl wrote:
Need advice on weather or not to enable IS on a canon 70d camera when using the 55-250mm lense on a tripod? And why? For example i took some photos of a few dragonflies at fl 250mm manual mode f11 iso 125 but like an idiot i adjusted the speed to one twentieth of a second.(on tripod)Naturally the images did not come out as sharp as usual. Yes i should have had the shutter speed adjusted to one over 200 etc. Thanks!
Whenever shooting from a tripod, turn IS to OFF, no matter what generation IS! It's not needed anyway!!
Jul 18, 2016 12:48:34 #
No concerns, for monopod use. I use it then but not on my solid tripod for all the reasons others have stated above.
Jul 18, 2016 13:32:52 #
Likewise, Nikon says in writing to turn it off when using a tripod. As I recall, there is some risk of overcompensation. Joer, above, says as much.
Tip: Be sure nothing in the environment is creating shocks or tremors.
Tip: Be sure nothing in the environment is creating shocks or tremors.
jeep_daddy wrote:
Turn IS off. I spoke to a Canon rep a few days ago, and he said that even though most of the new Canon lenses can sense when they are on a tripod and turn off the IS, it's piece of mind knowing that you turned it off that that it won't be causing any shake/blur. It's really only important for those times when doing long exposures and you don't want any movement at all.
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