Please help with 70-200 IS question

[Pelao]

Hi
I have rented a EF 70-200 2.8 IS for a weekend shoot. I didn't get a manual with it. Can anyone advise the difference between the two different stabilizer modes?

Thanks in advance.

[herderdog]

Hi Pelao,
Hmmm...
I tried Canon's website--but the link to the manual for the lens does not work for me. Here it is--http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=DownloadDetailAct&fcategoryid=315&modelid=7469

Anyway--I don't have the 70-200, but I'm sure the modes for my 100-400 are the same.

Mode 1 is for shooting stationary objects, dimly lit scenes, where no flash can be used, and where subjet cannot be captured with a fast shutter speed.

Mode 2 is for taking continuous shots of a moving subject or if tracking an erratically moving subject.

Hope this helps.
Have fun with the lens!! :D

[Pelao]

Herderdog

Thanks very much for taking the time to respond. This is exactly what I needed to know!

[stuartf287]

Right. I have the lens, and Mode 1 is for stationary objects (it applies stabilization in all directions) whereas Mode 2 is for panning moving objects (it applies stabilization only in the vertical direction, not horizontal). I have rarely used Mode 2, but understand that it is useful for taking shots of race cars, people running across your field of view, etc., with relatively slow shutter speeds intended to capture motion blur.

[sony23]

Actually I used mode 1 on these shots

http://www.goodwoodrestoration.co.uk/photos/mode1.jpg


http://www.goodwoodrestoration.co.uk/photos/mode1a.jpg

Right. I have the lens, and Mode 1 is for stationary objects (it applies stabilization in all directions) whereas Mode 2 is for panning moving objects (it applies stabilization only in the vertical direction, not horizontal). I have rarely used Mode 2, but understand that it is useful for taking shots of race cars, people running across your field of view, etc., with relatively slow shutter speeds intended to capture motion blur.