Steady shot on or off for the EX1 at DVinfo.net

Simon Denny · January 19th, 2009, 04:51 AM

What are the thoughts keeping the steady shot on while using a tripod.
I’m finding even the smallest bump with steady shot off or panning the lens seems to wobble.

Simon

Nick Wilson · January 19th, 2009, 05:00 AM

I would go for steadyshot off - with it on, there is a noticeable lag when you start a pan, and a catch-up at the end. If you are getting wobble with the tripod on a firm surface, you may need to check the tripod, head or camera plate.

If what your tripod is on is not particularly firm, steadyshot on may give better results.

Mitchell Lewis · January 19th, 2009, 07:02 AM

I agree with Nick.

Tripod = Steadyshot off (unless your tripod is on shaky ground or something)
Handheld = Steadyshot on

Jay Gladwell · January 19th, 2009, 07:06 AM

When on a tripod, by all means, turn it off. Otherwise you run the very real risk of messing up a one-in-a-lifetime shot.

I know, because I've done it!

January 19th, 2009, 04:51 AM	#1
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Steady shot on or off for the EX1 What are the thoughts keeping the steady shot on while using a tripod. I’m finding even the smallest bump with steady shot off or panning the lens seems to wobble. Simon

January 19th, 2009, 07:02 AM	#3
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	I agree with Nick. Tripod = Steadyshot off (unless your tripod is on shaky ground or something) Handheld = Steadyshot on __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

January 19th, 2009, 05:00 AM	#2
Nick Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 259	I would go for steadyshot off - with it on, there is a noticeable lag when you start a pan, and a catch-up at the end. If you are getting wobble with the tripod on a firm surface, you may need to check the tripod, head or camera plate. If what your tripod is on is not particularly firm, steadyshot on may give better results.

January 19th, 2009, 07:06 AM	#4
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	When on a tripod, by all means, turn it off. Otherwise you run the very real risk of messing up a one-in-a-lifetime shot. I know, because I've done it!