Image Stabilizer and monopod

I have read in many places that when using a Tripod that you should turn off your Image Stabilizer. I fully understand this and the need for it. But my question is - Do you also need to turn off the Image Stabilizer if your using a monopod. The reason I question this is because when I use my monopod - I have total control of the movement of up and down - the monopod stabilizing this action - but I can not control the movement from side to side - thus - should you keep the Image stabilizer on when using a monopod??

larrysch wrote in post #9589797
I have read in many places that when using a Tripod that you should turn off your Image Stabilizer. I fully understand this and the need for it. But my question is - Do you also need to turn off the Image Stabilizer if your using a monopod. The reason I question this is because when I use my monopod - I have total control of the movement of up and down - the monopod stabilizing this action - but I can not control the movement from side to side - thus - should you keep the Image stabilizer on when using a monopod??

I would turn it off, but it's personal preference. Sure the monopod allows some movement, but it does get rid of "shakyness". You should be ok without the IS in a well lit environment.

I keep my IS on when using a monopod and my 100-400. As far as you having total control of vertical movement using a monopod, probably not. You will always have some side to side, or forward and back movement.