Thankfully shoot digital so could see the immediate poor results on the screen so could correct it by turning IS off. used it on holiday and tried some shots of the illuminated swimming pool at night. Despite Canon stating they have tripod detection, found that on my Canon 28135 IS lens, that it added ton of noise to my tripod images.

When theres not enough motion for the IS system to detect, the result can sometimes be sort of electronic feedback loop, somewhat analogous to the ringing noise of an audio feedback loop were all familiar with. Dr. Arun Says ..leave IS on when using tripod on windy day and there is bit of movement of the camera on the tripod? Obviously this is not desirable, but we dont all have rock solid tripods.

Despite Canon stating they have tripod detection, found that on my Canon 28135 IS lens, that it added ton of noise to my tripod images. Enrique Oquet Says Good article. Joe Marfice Says Great article. Ross Says Thank you for posting that. So if using Tripod would you suggest that this is also turned off? Niall Maxwell Says bought my canon camera this year together with IS lense. If your eyes can detect any shake, it is good idea to turn IS on. Arun Says ..

If your eyes can detect any shake, it is good idea to turn IS on. Joe Marfice Says Great article. When theres not enough motion for the IS system to detect, the result can sometimes be sort of electronic feedback loop, somewhat analogous to the ringing noise of an audio feedback loop were all familiar with. Thankfully shoot digital so could see the immediate poor results on the screen so could correct it by turning IS off.

Despite Canon stating they have tripod detection, found that on my Canon 28135 IS lens, that it added ton of noise to my tripod images. Its easy to forget to turn off the IS. Remember that the IS lens group is unlocked so it can be moved by the electromagnetic coil surrounding the elements. When theres not enough motion for the IS system to detect, the result can sometimes be sort of electronic feedback loop, somewhat analogous to the ringing noise of an audio feedback loop were all familiar with.