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Image stabilization panning detection in RF lenses

Started Feb 21, 2022 | Discussions thread
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Re: Image stabilization panning detection in RF lenses

Duckman21 wrote:

Steve Balcombe wrote:

Having said that, many people advise turning off IS for birds in flight, even with lenses which have a switchable Mode 2.

This may contribute to some shots, but I have switched to back-button focusing lately and do have a habit of half-pressing or back-buttoning a few seconds before taking photos. I'm finding the IS of the 800mm f11 works very well for stationary birds though on some occasions it could take a few seconds to fully stabilize the image.

As Steve mentioned, in most cases it’s half-pressing the shutter button that will engage the IS (if it has shut down).

R2

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