Using Shake reduction with a monopod

MikeD · 02-01-2015, 02:26 PM

I know you should turn off SR when using a tripod but what about with a monopod ?

Steve.Ledger · 02-01-2015, 02:32 PM

Leave it on when using a monopod as there's still some shake.
But then if you have a faster shutter speed than your focal length, you don't need SR at all.

**dms** · 02-01-2015, 02:40 PM

If the connection is not elastic--there likely will be a feedback loop and the image is likely to be less sharp. This is for monopod and tripod. If the mass is loosely held to the monopod (or tripod) and the hands do most of the holding it should be fine.

**baro-nite** · 02-01-2015, 02:54 PM

I've had good results using SR on a monopod (or tripod with the head not locked down). But if you're panning, turn SR off.

MikeD · 02-01-2015, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

I've had good results using SR on a monopod (or tripod with the head not locked down). But if you're panning, turn SR off.

why should you turn off SR if you are panning and does this mean hand holding and panning?

**baro-nite** · 02-01-2015, 06:22 PM

If you're panning to follow a moving subject the SR is going to work against you, moving the sensor back and forth to try to correct for the panning motion.

MikeD · 02-01-2015, 06:35 PM

Thanks! that's a great explanation.

02-01-2015, 02:26 PM	#1
MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346	Using Shake reduction with a monopod I know you should turn off SR when using a tripod but what about with a monopod ?

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02-01-2015, 02:32 PM	#2
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Leave it on when using a monopod as there's still some shake. But then if you have a faster shutter speed than your focal length, you don't need SR at all.

02-01-2015, 02:40 PM	#3
dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	If the connection is not elastic--there likely will be a feedback loop and the image is likely to be less sharp. This is for monopod and tripod. If the mass is loosely held to the monopod (or tripod) and the hands do most of the holding it should be fine.

02-01-2015, 02:54 PM	#4
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	I've had good results using SR on a monopod (or tripod with the head not locked down). But if you're panning, turn SR off.

02-01-2015, 06:00 PM	#5
MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346 Original Poster	Originally posted by baro-nite I've had good results using SR on a monopod (or tripod with the head not locked down). But if you're panning, turn SR off. why should you turn off SR if you are panning and does this mean hand holding and panning?

02-01-2015, 06:22 PM	#6
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	If you're panning to follow a moving subject the SR is going to work against you, moving the sensor back and forth to try to correct for the panning motion.

02-01-2015, 06:35 PM	#7
MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346 Original Poster	Thanks! that's a great explanation.