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    "Dumb IS" and monopods



    Okay, so everyone says that if you have an IS lens without tripod detection, you turn IS off when it's on a tripod. However, does this also hold true for monopods? I've gotten yesses and nos from various people, but i think this might be the best site to ask. You can answer with the poll and reply w/ comments. Thanks!

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    Re: "Dumb IS" and monopods



    My personal experience is that I.S. helps more shots than it harms on a monopod.

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    Re: "Dumb IS" and monopods



    I'm always on unless I'm absolutely locked down on a tripod.

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    Off on a monopod unless you're unsteady. Ive used the 400 2.8 and the 500 with is off and have no problem... Its been said i have a surgeons hands though...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ehcalum
    i have a surgeons hands though...

    You should give them back. A surgeon can't make a living without them.



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    Re: "Dumb IS" and monopods



    out of curiosity, what are you shooting? in my experience of people using monopods, they're shooting sports, wherein IS would be useless. If there's another use where it would be helpful, then i apologize.

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    well i often shoot drumlines, and the competitions are usually in the evenings in places where the lighting is usually slim to nonexistent, so the slow shutter speeds mean i have to use IS, monopod, or both. Although i'm sure you do get a lot of people here trying to use IS at 1/2000 while sports shooting so i see what you're saying lol

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    Also thanks people for helping out with the poll, so far it looks like the majority of people are saying to leave IS on when on a monopod at low Tv's.

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    My IS is turned on 100% of the time when I'm not using my tripod.


    I find IS makes it easier for me to track (keep the crosshairs on the subjects eyes/ head) my subject, i.e. birds flying, people running, which I found very difficult w/out IS.


    I also use it on fast moving automobiles.


    If you got it....use it. []



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    Keep IS on, a monopod only minimizes movement, it does not eleminate it completely.

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