Ken Durling wrote:
>
> On Sun, 21 Jan 2001 15:47:26 -0500 (EST), you wrote:
>
> >It is amusing to read John Shaw's take on Image Stabilizer lenses:
> > http://www.photosafaris.com/AShotInTheDark.asp
>
> What does he mean by "The IS system will not work with the camera
> mounted to a tripod?"
>
> Ken
The long answer is that the 28-135, 75-300 and 100-400IS are not
recommended for use on a tripod with the IS turned on. I've done it,
inadvertently, with no ill affects, but I guess the theory is that the
lack of movement may encourage the IS elements to create some of their
own. Of course, if you are in a high wind, or on a slightly unstable
platform, the IS may prove to be a help. The fixed focal length IS
lenses, 300 2.8 and 5.6, 400, 500 and 600 are all tripod compatible, I
think.
Skip
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