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nomadkng · 11-09-2015, 10:50 AM

I have SR off at all times. If I'm not using a tripod, I'm usually chasing something moving in random directions on 2-3 planes which the SR can't keep up with. I have SR disabled from the functions menu.

bertwert · 11-09-2015, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Yes. Turning the power switch past on is Optical or Digital preview. All of the flagship DSLRs have this.

Yes I remember seeing that now, I would prefer using a button though.
Presumably you can take photos when it is in optical preview mode?

**boriscleto** · 11-09-2015, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Presumably you can take photos when it is in optical preview mode?

No. The shutter is not enabled in optical preview. It would be difficult to operate the shutter anyway, you are using the index finger to turn the power switch. And when using it with the aperture ring you are using your middle finger on the front e-dial to change the shutter speed.

bertwert · 11-09-2015, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

No. The shutter is not enabled in optical preview.

I would think a button is better than that

Sorry for taking over the thread...

GlennG · 11-12-2015, 07:53 AM

I try to remember to turn it off. Mostly, I'll try to use one of the shooting modes on a tripod that will automatically turn it off.

normhead · 11-12-2015, 07:56 AM

I use SR when using the tripod, shooting in burst mode when tracking wildlife. For landscape I use a two second delay, which automaitcly turns SR off.

**sholtzma** · 11-12-2015, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I use SR when using the tripod, shooting in burst mode when tracking wildlife. For landscape I use a two second delay, which automaitcly turns SR off.

Is that because, when tracking wildlife, you are moving the camera while it is on the tripod?

normhead · 11-12-2015, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by sholtzma

Is that because, when tracking wildlife, you are moving the camera while it is on the tripod?

Even that need some qualification, If I am panning, I turn SR off... if you don't you get weird motion blur, if I'm pointing stopping, moving, pointing, so moving and shooting without locking the tripod and exposing with the shutter release on the camera, then I use SR, as I'm never sure the camera is completely stationary when I shoot. IN that case I can't be sure the camera will be stable when I'm shooting, and over time I've just found SR to be helpful.

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11-09-2015, 10:50 AM	#16
nomadkng Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,448	I have SR off at all times. If I'm not using a tripod, I'm usually chasing something moving in random directions on 2-3 planes which the SR can't keep up with. I have SR disabled from the functions menu.

11-09-2015, 10:58 AM	#17
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by boriscleto Yes. Turning the power switch past on is Optical or Digital preview. All of the flagship DSLRs have this. Yes I remember seeing that now, I would prefer using a button though. Presumably you can take photos when it is in optical preview mode?

11-09-2015, 11:05 AM	#18
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by bertwert Presumably you can take photos when it is in optical preview mode? No. The shutter is not enabled in optical preview. It would be difficult to operate the shutter anyway, you are using the index finger to turn the power switch. And when using it with the aperture ring you are using your middle finger on the front e-dial to change the shutter speed.

11-09-2015, 11:07 AM	#19
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by boriscleto No. The shutter is not enabled in optical preview. I would think a button is better than that Sorry for taking over the thread...

11-12-2015, 07:53 AM	#20
GlennG Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 824	I try to remember to turn it off. Mostly, I'll try to use one of the shooting modes on a tripod that will automatically turn it off.

11-12-2015, 07:56 AM	#21
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I use SR when using the tripod, shooting in burst mode when tracking wildlife. For landscape I use a two second delay, which automaitcly turns SR off.

11-12-2015, 07:58 AM	#22
sholtzma Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Salisbury, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,043	Originally posted by normhead I use SR when using the tripod, shooting in burst mode when tracking wildlife. For landscape I use a two second delay, which automaitcly turns SR off. Is that because, when tracking wildlife, you are moving the camera while it is on the tripod?

11-12-2015, 09:08 AM	#23
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by sholtzma Is that because, when tracking wildlife, you are moving the camera while it is on the tripod? Even that need some qualification, If I am panning, I turn SR off... if you don't you get weird motion blur, if I'm pointing stopping, moving, pointing, so moving and shooting without locking the tripod and exposing with the shutter release on the camera, then I use SR, as I'm never sure the camera is completely stationary when I shoot. IN that case I can't be sure the camera will be stable when I'm shooting, and over time I've just found SR to be helpful.

Do you turn off SR when using a tripod for landscape?

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