Stabilization over a tripod?

[reneripr]

Hi

I hope this is the correct area to post this question.

I recently obtain a tripod and a Gimbal to use it with my
EF 500mm f/4.0L IS Autofocus Lens. Before that, I always
use a monopod with the lens.

Here is my question:
Should I use Image Stabilization (IS) even if I use the lens
over a gimbal on a tripod?

Thanks for any help and sorry about my english (I'm a spanish speaker).

Saludos,
Rene

[Romy Ocon]

Hi Rene,

Yes, the IS of the 500 f4 IS is already tripod-ready. At static targets, I always have IS on (mode 1) whether hand holding, using a bean bag, a monopod or a tripod/gimbal head.

The only times I turn off the IS are:

1. flight shots when the shutter speed is very fast (1/focal length or faster).

2. slow shutter speed shots (1/40 or slower), where I prefer to use MLU or Live View shooting.

At flyers using a slow shutter speed (circa 1/20 -1/125 sec) to blur the BG via panning, I turn on IS mode 2.

Romy

reneripr said:

Hi

I hope this is the correct area to post this question.

I recently obtain a tripod and a Gimbal to use it with my
EF 500mm f/4.0L IS Autofocus Lens. Before that, I always
use a monopod with the lens.

Here is my question:
Should I use Image Stabilization (IS) even if I use the lens
over a gimbal on a tripod?

Thanks for any help and sorry about my english (I'm a spanish speaker).

Saludos,
Rene

[reneripr]

Thanks a lot for share your experience and knowledge Romy.
I'll follow your sugestions.



Saludos,
Rene