using a monopod and the IS setting on the lens?

[praline3001]

I know when using a tripod I have to turn off the IS setting of my lens but what about a monopod? Do you keep the IS on or off?

[RichardTaylor]

It depends on what shutter speed I am shooting at.
Relatively slow, eg < 1/focal length, speeds it is on.

[Preeb]

Originally Posted by praline3001

I know when using a tripod I have to turn off the IS setting of my lens but what about a monopod? Do you keep the IS on or off?

A lot depends on the lens. Most Canon IS lenses it doesn't matter if you leave it on or turn it off, even on a tripod - they are apparently smart enough to know when there is no camera shake. With a monopod I wouldn't even worry about it. Some third party lenses do have to be shut off first. I've used my 70-200 f4 IS on a tripod and never even thought to turn off IS.

[praline3001]

Ok, thanks guys!

I have been reading and researching a lot to make sure I start off with my best foot forward. Everything I read said to turn the IS off when using a tripod for the shake thing. I didn't realize canon has smart lenses though. I will have to play around with that and see.

It might have seemed like a dumb question but for a newbie its hard to tell lol

[andrewdt]

Originally Posted by praline3001

Ok, thanks guys!

I have been reading and researching a lot to make sure I start off with my best foot forward. Everything I read said to turn the IS off when using a tripod for the shake thing. I didn't realize canon has smart lenses though. I will have to play around with that and see.

It might have seemed like a dumb question but for a newbie its hard to tell lol

I leave mine on as I feel the monopod still has a lot of movement in it what with us still breathing and holding it with a shaky hand. It is a far cry from a tripod that has a body actuated by self timer or remote release, but offers so much more stabillity than handheld. I reckon IS can still benefit you on a monopod.