image stabilization - when and not?

ColDaveG · 31st of July 2006 (Mon)

New camera - novice. My S2 came with IS turned on (hand showing). Read how to set various modes but not when (manual shows how but not logic on when). I am going to take mainly scenery next few months. Long lens should have IS on, I assume, but what about mid range normal daylight shots? Should I turn off and on? should I go to panning or shoot only? Should I just leave continuous on? I guess for stitch should have continuous or panning on?
(last camera was point - shoot - get what you get)

led hed · 31st of July 2006 (Mon)

on my s2 i keep the IS on always (one shot). BUT when you mount it on a tripod, turn the IS off cuz it could interfere and actually cause canera shake.

panning IS is for just that, 'panning' shots.

cool_dude07 · 31st of July 2006 (Mon)

I agree with smucker...anytime when handheld. Depends on conditions also..if you're really picky, you can shut it off when using short shutter times.

Ty

RossW · 31st of July 2006 (Mon)

Check out this and this informative review for some info and useful tips on settings such as IS. They're a great supplement to the user manual.

mfunnell · 31st of July 2006 (Mon)

I can think of very few circumstances where IS hurts you, and many circumstances where you'll be very glad to have IS. I'd recommend leaving it on unless you have a very good reason to turn it off. Even then, I'd suggest you try one shot with IS and another without.

...Mike

Roddie · 1st of August 2006 (Tue)

I always leave my IS set to "shoot only". This is because you may find you have a harder time fucusing the S2 with it set on "continuous", especially when shooting macro or using your zoom. Use the "panning" setting when you want vertical IS. Example shooting a moving car. Either way I never turn mine off.
--------------roddie---------------
S2 IS

sonnyJ · 1st of August 2006 (Tue)

SmuckerS2 -Would you pleaase explain why using IS if camera on tripod can cause shake. I read the same thing recently in a photo magazine but don't understand the reason why
Thanks

Jon · 1st of August 2006 (Tue)

The IS mechanism is trying oto stabilize something that's stable, so it ends up inducing its own vibration in the system. Sort of like feedback when a microphone gets in front of the speaker.

liza · 1st of August 2006 (Tue)

Turn it off when you're trying to shoot action. It's pretty useless for that unless you're panning.

led hed · 1st of August 2006 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonnyJ

SmuckerS2 -Would you pleaase explain why using IS if camera on tripod can cause shake. I read the same thing recently in a photo magazine but don't understand the reason why
Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

The IS mechanism is trying oto stabilize something that's stable, so it ends up inducing its own vibration in the system. Sort of like feedback when a microphone gets in front of the speaker.

thanks Jon

sonnyJ · 1st of August 2006 (Tue)

my thanks as well

31st of July 2006 (Mon)	#1
ColDaveG Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 5	image stabilization - when and not? New camera - novice. My S2 came with IS turned on (hand showing). Read how to set various modes but not when (manual shows how but not logic on when). I am going to take mainly scenery next few months. Long lens should have IS on, I assume, but what about mid range normal daylight shots? Should I turn off and on? should I go to panning or shoot only? Should I just leave continuous on? I guess for stitch should have continuous or panning on? (last camera was point - shoot - get what you get)

31st of July 2006 (Mon)	#2
led hed Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apsley, On. CAN. Posts: 1,921 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: image stabilization - when and not? on my s2 i keep the IS on always (one shot). BUT when you mount it on a tripod, turn the IS off cuz it could interfere and actually cause canera shake. panning IS is for just that, 'panning' shots. __________________ Rob - "a photographer is a painter, in a hurry!" Canon 7D ~ Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS MKII ~ Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS ~ Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II ~ Canon 430EX ~ Canon 580EXII ~ Canon EF 2.0X III Telephoto Extender ~ Canon SX230 HS

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cool_dude07 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 457 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: image stabilization - when and not? I agree with smucker...anytime when handheld. Depends on conditions also..if you're really picky, you can shut it off when using short shutter times. Ty __________________ EOS 10D + GRIP \| EF 50mm 1.8 \| EF 75-300mm

31st of July 2006 (Mon)	#4
RossW Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chester County, PA USA Posts: 804	Re: image stabilization - when and not? Check out this and this informative review for some info and useful tips on settings such as IS. They're a great supplement to the user manual. __________________ S2IS 30D; 24-85 EF; 70-300 EF IS; 50 1.4 EF and a much-beloved old FTb 35mm!

31st of July 2006 (Mon)	#5
mfunnell Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 236 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: image stabilization - when and not? I can think of very few circumstances where IS hurts you, and many circumstances where you'll be very glad to have IS. I'd recommend leaving it on unless you have a very good reason to turn it off. Even then, I'd suggest you try one shot with IS and another without. ...Mike __________________ Some digital cameras, some film cameras, some lenses & other kit. Day-to-day photos on flickr, some of my better ones at dA.

1st of August 2006 (Tue)	#6
Roddie Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 111 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: image stabilization - when and not? I always leave my IS set to "shoot only". This is because you may find you have a harder time fucusing the S2 with it set on "continuous", especially when shooting macro or using your zoom. Use the "panning" setting when you want vertical IS. Example shooting a moving car. Either way I never turn mine off. --------------roddie--------------- S2 IS

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sonnyJ Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 213	Re: image stabilization - when and not? SmuckerS2 -Would you pleaase explain why using IS if camera on tripod can cause shake. I read the same thing recently in a photo magazine but don't understand the reason why Thanks

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Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,111	Re: image stabilization - when and not? The IS mechanism is trying oto stabilize something that's stable, so it ends up inducing its own vibration in the system. Sort of like feedback when a microphone gets in front of the speaker. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

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liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,386	Re: image stabilization - when and not? Turn it off when you're trying to shoot action. It's pretty useless for that unless you're panning.

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