The info manual says to turn off the IS when not in use, can it drain the batt with the camera off? Can it cause any probs if left on?
thanks, Pete
planesh00ter Member 92 posts Joined Apr 2004 Location: Kuwait More info | Nov 30, 2004 18:15 | #1 The info manual says to turn off the IS when not in use, can it drain the batt with the camera off? Can it cause any probs if left on?
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Chris1le Senior Member  891 posts Joined Aug 2003 Location: Gig Harbor, WA More info | Nov 30, 2004 18:23 | #2 I always leave it on unless on a tripod. Never had any battery problems. I am using the battery grip though. My Pictures
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defordphoto MKIII Aficionado 9,888 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest More info | Nov 30, 2004 18:37 | #3 I only turn on IS when I need it. IS is a mechanical, moving device. I don't want it running if it's not needed. Not for battery concerns, but for the lifetime of the IS "engine". defordphoto | Celebrating the art of photography®
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Chris1le Senior Member 891 posts Joined Aug 2003 Location: Gig Harbor, WA More info | Nov 30, 2004 20:56 | #4 I believe the IS is only activated when you press the shutter button. When looking through the viewfinder the image does not stablilize until you press the shutter button. It also continues to run for a sec or two after you release the shutter. Which is why you should give the IS a sec to spool up before you snap the shutter. I could be wrong but that is the way it seems to work for me. My Pictures
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PacAce Cream of the Crop  26,900 posts Likes: 40 Joined Feb 2003 Location: Keystone State, USA More info | Nov 30, 2004 21:18 | #5 I'm not exactly sure what it means but has anybody else noticed this. Turn off the camera with an IS lens installed. Remove both batteries from the grip. ...Leo
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FlyingPete I am immune  More info | Nov 30, 2004 21:23 | #6 I know the IS 'motor' only come to life on my 75-300 when I half press the shutter, quite a noticable noise in quiet conditions. Peter Lowden.
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joeseph "smells like turd"  More info | Nov 30, 2004 21:49 | #7 May or may not be related, but turned my D60 on after a couple of idle days with the new 100-400 on it (switched off) = absolute dead flat batt. some fairly old canon camera stuff, canon lenses, Manfrotto "thingy", and an M5, also an M6 that has had a 720nm filter bolted onto the sensor:
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dhbailey Senior Member 328 posts Joined Oct 2004 Location: New Hampshire, USA More info | Dec 01, 2004 05:20 | #8 I often leave my 75-300 IS USM lens on my 20D for days at a time and haven't noticed either that it kills the battery faster or that it makes any noise except when I press the shutter release button half-way. David
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