Assaf
Well-known
Tried it, and found it very effective. However, I don't understand why it's not used in default by the camera. Is it because it reduced battery life?
kuzano
Veteran
I could be wrong... I was once....
I could be wrong... I was once....
But are there any digital cameras that use IS/VR as a default. Or at least switchable to off.
My understanding is that using IS on a camera that is stabilized by a tripod will delay focus because IS is looking for shake and will hunt on focus if it does not sense movement to stabilize.
Hence, most references I have seen on this it to turn off IS when using a tripod. It makes sense to me that it would not be a default setting and that IS should be switched on when not stabilizing the camera in some way (tripod, bench rest, etc.). In fact IS on most of the Oly DSLR's I have used actually have off and two IS Modes.
I could be wrong... I was once....
But are there any digital cameras that use IS/VR as a default. Or at least switchable to off.
My understanding is that using IS on a camera that is stabilized by a tripod will delay focus because IS is looking for shake and will hunt on focus if it does not sense movement to stabilize.
Hence, most references I have seen on this it to turn off IS when using a tripod. It makes sense to me that it would not be a default setting and that IS should be switched on when not stabilizing the camera in some way (tripod, bench rest, etc.). In fact IS on most of the Oly DSLR's I have used actually have off and two IS Modes.
Assaf
Well-known
OK,
but (as far as I remember) a Canon G10 for example, always uses the IS, but it can be switched off.
Moreover, a compact camera like E-PL2 is more likely to be used handheld and not on a tripod. And I also didn't notice any delay when using the IS.
I agree that for a wide lens (like to 20/1.7), when the default shutter speed in Auto mode is 60-80, there isn't any sense in using the IS.
Anyway, just thinking
Assaf
but (as far as I remember) a Canon G10 for example, always uses the IS, but it can be switched off.
Moreover, a compact camera like E-PL2 is more likely to be used handheld and not on a tripod. And I also didn't notice any delay when using the IS.
I agree that for a wide lens (like to 20/1.7), when the default shutter speed in Auto mode is 60-80, there isn't any sense in using the IS.
Anyway, just thinking
Assaf
MaxElmar
Well-known
There was a firmware change that affected the default for certain lenses. Can't remember if mine was on by default (mine has 1.0 firmware). I leave it on unless I'm working from a tripod or shutter speed is greater than 1/500...
rapsquared
Member
I think it's on by default, at least on the EPL-1, the whirring you hear when you turn on the camera is the IS
MaxElmar
Well-known
At least the IS status is shown on the display, so you don't have to wonder, or go into the menu system to find out...