Originally posted by Michaelina2 I find shake reduction gets in the way. It provides a false sense of security and encourages you to become technique lazy. You did not use it in the 'olden days,' no need to use it, now. As such, I turn it off and rarely use it.
I do not (quite) agree.
It has now just shifted a bit; very good technique can get you to what ... 1/125s at 200mm handheld without SR? Add some SR and you might be able to get away with 1/60s or 1/30s.
Also not everybody will manage to get to a very good technique, does not matter how hard they try and how much they practice. SR will help them to achieve what you can achieve without SR. That's OK, everybody is happy
Lastly, and this is pure psychological, knowing that SR is there makes me more relaxed when I get to (what I consider) critical shutter speeds resulting in a steadier hand. So it actually improves my technique (I think)