Anti-Shake/Tripod?

CPB.IV · 07-23-2009, 12:44 PM

Why is it recommended to disable anti-shake when using a tripod? I assume the anti-shake feature will not compensate for anything if it doesn't sense any shaking?

Is it easy to recognize the flaws in a photo that the anti-shake was left on?

Damn Brit · 07-23-2009, 01:11 PM

It's a non issue really as you should be using the two second timer with the tripod and the two second timer automatically turns off SR.

I don't know the technical details but I think it has something to do with the fact that the tripod cancels out one plane of movement (up and down) and SR can't compensate for that.
I think if you were to pixel peep, you would see the difference.

GerryL · 07-23-2009, 02:53 PM

As Damn Brit said..and welcome to the forums CPB.IV!
I see it's your first post!
We hope to hear more from you.

Marc Sabatella · 07-24-2009, 10:28 AM

I'd recommend doing a search of these forums - the question has been discussed many, many times before. Not that there has been a definitive answer, but at least you can see what the various theories are. Most plausible to me is the idea that SR is designed to deal with the much larger/slower movements typical of handholding as opposed to the smaller more rapid vibrations that typical might occur on a tripod.

07-23-2009, 12:44 PM	#1
CPB.IV New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1	Anti-Shake/Tripod? Why is it recommended to disable anti-shake when using a tripod? I assume the anti-shake feature will not compensate for anything if it doesn't sense any shaking? Is it easy to recognize the flaws in a photo that the anti-shake was left on?

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07-23-2009, 01:11 PM	#2
Damn Brit Guest	It's a non issue really as you should be using the two second timer with the tripod and the two second timer automatically turns off SR. I don't know the technical details but I think it has something to do with the fact that the tripod cancels out one plane of movement (up and down) and SR can't compensate for that. I think if you were to pixel peep, you would see the difference.

07-23-2009, 02:53 PM	#3
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	As Damn Brit said..and welcome to the forums CPB.IV! I see it's your first post! We hope to hear more from you.

07-24-2009, 10:28 AM	#4
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	I'd recommend doing a search of these forums - the question has been discussed many, many times before. Not that there has been a definitive answer, but at least you can see what the various theories are. Most plausible to me is the idea that SR is designed to deal with the much larger/slower movements typical of handholding as opposed to the smaller more rapid vibrations that typical might occur on a tripod.