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carbotex
26th of March 2004 (Fri), 16:46
Just wondering, if IS will help you in this situation. When you are buzzing hard, your heart is beating faster and harder, which cause more camera shake. :)
MediaMagic
26th of March 2004 (Fri), 16:49
Just wondering, if IS will help you in this situation. When you are buzzing hard, your heart is beating faster and harder, which cause more camera shake. :)

If you can still locate the shutter it could help. I think the best benefit though is the fact that a typical L lens can take out about 10 rednecks with a single swing. Now, that's versatility! :lol:
Case
26th of March 2004 (Fri), 17:04
It'll help with the shakes, but when the room starts spinning you're on your own!

Chris
karusel
26th of March 2004 (Fri), 17:08
Yeah, then you should use a tripod. :mrgreen:
Case
26th of March 2004 (Fri), 17:09
Yeah, then you should use a tripod. :mrgreen:

Yeah, and one for the camera too!
Motorsports Photo
26th of March 2004 (Fri), 17:33
It wont help at all!

Because a thief just took advantage of your drunken stupor and made off with your equipment.

No wonder you couldnt find the switch to turn it on!

-Pete
PhotosGuy
26th of March 2004 (Fri), 21:31
Yeah, then you should use a tripod.

THREE legs to get in the way? How about a monopod?
ilya
26th of March 2004 (Fri), 22:49
Re: Does IS help when you are drunk?

Yes
Belmondo
27th of March 2004 (Sat), 06:56
Re: Does IS help when you are drunk?

Yes

Yes, but your breath will corrode some lens coatings. It's also why they don't put eye-controlled focus (ala Elan 7E et al). Canon is having enough trouble with front focus and back focus. Why add left, right, top, and bottom to the equation?
Bruce Hamilton
27th of March 2004 (Sat), 17:06
Because a thief just took advantage of your drunken stupor and made off with your equipment. No wonder you couldnt find the switch to turn it on!
ROFLMAO! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Pekka
27th of March 2004 (Sat), 17:14
One more reason to get Mark II: if you puke on it it just keeps going :)
iwatkins
27th of March 2004 (Sat), 17:43
One more reason to get Mark II: if you puke on it it just keeps going :)

Some people just go too far. I'm going to have to report you to the moderator. Er, hang on. :lol:

Question is, does the warranty on the weatherproofing for the MkII actually cover vomit ? What about a tumbler of JD ? What about bath water come to that......

Cheers

Ian
Case
27th of March 2004 (Sat), 17:47
The benefit of the Mark II is: when you do cover it in your alcohol-induced barf, you can just hose it off afterwards!
aeroshots2003
27th of March 2004 (Sat), 17:49
It's Image Stabilizer NOT Intoxication Stabilizer !!! Although Canon may currently be working on this "wanted" feature :D

Tokyo newspaper reports : Canon feeds half of Tokyo dead drunk to test new IS2 for its "L"coholic clients :lol: :lol:


Giggle,




Johan
ilya
27th of March 2004 (Sat), 21:30
Re: Does IS help when you are drunk?

Yes

Yes, but your breath will corrode some lens coatings. It's also why they don't put eye-controlled focus (ala Elan 7E et al). Canon is having enough trouble with front focus and back focus. Why add left, right, top, and bottom to the equation?

There you are ... welcome back.

How about breath controlled focus? This would be just for aperture control - if the cam senses alcohol, it stops down appropriately, thereby increasing the chances of getting something in focus...
ilya
27th of March 2004 (Sat), 21:37
One more reason to get Mark II: if you puke on it it just keeps going :)

He he he :lol: :lol: :lol:


I understand that you would also use it for white balance. Its sort of like the 3 bleached coffee filters trick.
Canon10D
27th of March 2004 (Sat), 23:39
Intoxication Stabilizer, that's a good one :D

It's Image Stabilizer NOT Intoxication Stabilizer !!! Although Canon may currently be working on this "wanted" feature :D

Tokyo newspaper reports : Canon feeds half of Tokyo dead drunk to test new IS2 for its "L"coholic clients :lol: :lol:


Giggle,




Johan
ron chappel
28th of March 2004 (Sun), 00:00
Oh come on! Someone try it-t's in the name of science :lol: :lol:
henkbos
28th of March 2004 (Sun), 01:52
Do you want IS for your lens or are you spilling too much of your drink?
samdring
28th of March 2004 (Sun), 10:43
Drink or drink apart, I think we all need to consider whether is is important. If is is important - so be it. If is isn't important then whether is is need is less clear cut - who's cut?
Tapeman
28th of March 2004 (Sun), 13:37
IS doesen't help with hangovers.
aeroshots2003
28th of March 2004 (Sun), 15:22
IS doesen't help with hangovers.

Yeah, right. But put an EOS 1V HS with 400mm f/2.8 IS around your neck and you will definitely be hung over :shock:


Johan
chuckindetroit
28th of March 2004 (Sun), 21:07
I only drink on two occasions. When I am taking pictures or when I am not! I am just about to get a Sigma stabilized lens. Tested one out the other day. It is about the size of a 40 oz so I have lots of practice not letting something that size hit the ground. hic hic