Monopods & IS?

I was just wondering if you need to turn off IS when mounting a lens on a monopod (which would be less stable than a rock solid tripod).

Hi Pete,

I have used the 100-400L in dark conditions when doing stage shots of performers at a local theater with a monopod and have gotten excellent results. FYI, the 100-400 has the older IS technology that will cause the lens to try to stabilize if mounted on a tripod. I find that there is still enough movement with the monopod. I have used this lens this way a lot.

Other lenses I have- not an issue at all since they are second generation IS and "know" that they are on a stable tripod and will not try to compensate.

I have used the monopod elsewhere with all the lenses I have and in varrious conditions from scenery to sports to weddings and get good consistant results with IS on. As far as I can tell, it's not a problem.

Thanks.. Yeah, I'm aware of the differences in the IS version, so was talking about the older (tripod intolerant) version. Looks like you answered my question though.