Image Stabalisation

[Statto]

Hello All

I have read that if you are useing a tripod you should get better pictures if you turn off any image stabalisation you have.

Does anyone know what the theory is behind this?


Cheers
Statto

[SusanH1970]

There's actually a pretty good writeup on the DPS blog:

Image Stabilization on Tripods

[dave_lines]

from what I understand, the lens will search for movement, if it can't find any, it will make some,, I shot this flower, I forgot to turn the IS off on one, turned it off after I discovered it was on, I think they speak for themselves, Oh,, the flower is called "Naked Broomrape" wildflower. DAve

[tasmo2]

interesting! That is good to know! i didn't know this, and I always have my tripod to shoot lighting.. I will make sure to turn it off next time!

[AlQ]

how about when it is used on a monopod, for example when shooting sports?....would you still leave the IS on?

[dave_lines]

I would leave it on then,, as you can't hold it perfectly still like on a tripod. DAve

[Statto]

Hello All

Thanx very much for your replies