In general, you don't use image stabilization when attaching the camera to a fixed support. IS systems are generally tuned to reduce camera motion in the frequency range induced by human musculature, not the range of vibration implied by a sturdy tripod.
Godfrey On Sep 21, 2006, at 2:56 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: > Shake Reduction does nothing for my muscle aching after holding the > setup in > position for two-three hours. > > With a well balanced gimbal setup I rest my left arm on top of the > lens, the > right arm I use to move the setup with minimum effort. > > Another thing. SR is not a Shake Stopper, it only _reduces_ the > vibrations; > it's not a magic device. > > SR _and_ tripod is not magic either, but it comes a lot closer ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

