Turn Off Stabilization before Traveling
Aug 24, 2017 06:22:20 #
LensRentals recommends turning off VR, IS, OS (or whatever) when traveling with a lens.
"Lenses have multiple failure points, including their autofocus systems and image stabilization. Of the two, LensRentals sees image stabilization failing more than autofocus. You should always turn off image stabilization on your lens before you travel so as to lock floating lens elements in place and minimize the chances of them being jostled and damaged en-route."
http://www.diyphotography.net/psa-protect-your-lenses-by-turning-off-image-stabilization-when-traveling/
"Lenses have multiple failure points, including their autofocus systems and image stabilization. Of the two, LensRentals sees image stabilization failing more than autofocus. You should always turn off image stabilization on your lens before you travel so as to lock floating lens elements in place and minimize the chances of them being jostled and damaged en-route."
http://www.diyphotography.net/psa-protect-your-lenses-by-turning-off-image-stabilization-when-traveling/
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Aug 24, 2017 10:48:25 #
"Whatever side of the argument you're on, it's hard to argue with erring on the side of caution. Lock it up."
Aug 24, 2017 16:32:02 #
Tikva
Loc: Waukesha, WI
Very good information. I'd never heard that before. I'll try and remember to do that when I take my lenses out.
Aug 24, 2017 17:06:19 #
[quote=jerryc41]LensRentals recommends turning off VR, IS, OS (or whatever) when traveling with a lens.
Ok stupid follow up question; I assume this would not apply to lenses that are not mounted on a camera body, as there would be no power available to them. Wouldn't turning the camera power switch to off accomplish the same thing for a VR lens that was mounted on the camera?
Ok stupid follow up question; I assume this would not apply to lenses that are not mounted on a camera body, as there would be no power available to them. Wouldn't turning the camera power switch to off accomplish the same thing for a VR lens that was mounted on the camera?
Aug 24, 2017 20:02:10 #
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Aug 25, 2017 07:21:38 #
That is a great tip, and one I would have never thought of! Some lenses don't permit this, for example shorter focal length lenses, is there a way to turn it off on them, perhaps a camera menu setting?
Aug 25, 2017 07:58:31 #
Aug 25, 2017 09:26:51 #
Although this is the first time I see that I will take precautions the next time I travel.
Not even lens companies warn us of that.
Not even lens companies warn us of that.
Aug 25, 2017 10:40:14 #
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