17-55 f2.8 IS /stabilizer question at DVinfo.net

Bruce S. Yarock · November 2nd, 2010, 04:59 AM

When flying the 7d with a Canon 17-55 with IS, do you leave the IS on or off? I'm interested in hearing any feedback. I Have an Indicam ( steady type rig) and with my 7d I usually use the Tokona 11-16. I was thinking of switching to the 17-55, bu twasn't sure whether or not to turn on the IS.
Bruce Yarock

Jerry Porter · November 2nd, 2010, 06:30 AM

Not sure about the Canon, but I have to turn off the VC on my Tamron when flying it on my Black Bird or it will strobe badly. Check your owners manual if it says turn it off when on a tripod the same would hold true for the flyer.

Andy Wilkinson · November 2nd, 2010, 07:36 AM

Definitely IS should be OFF when flying on a Steadicam.

November 2nd, 2010, 04:59 AM	#1
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	17-55 f2.8 IS /stabilizer question When flying the 7d with a Canon 17-55 with IS, do you leave the IS on or off? I'm interested in hearing any feedback. I Have an Indicam ( steady type rig) and with my 7d I usually use the Tokona 11-16. I was thinking of switching to the 17-55, bu twasn't sure whether or not to turn on the IS. Bruce Yarock

November 2nd, 2010, 07:36 AM	#3
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Definitely IS should be OFF when flying on a Steadicam. __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

November 2nd, 2010, 06:30 AM	#2
Jerry Porter Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, Fl Posts: 784	Not sure about the Canon, but I have to turn off the VC on my Tamron when flying it on my Black Bird or it will strobe badly. Check your owners manual if it says turn it off when on a tripod the same would hold true for the flyer.