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gus
Jan-25-2005, 06:05 PM
I have read several times where people have complaints with the 70-200 f2.8 L IS on a tripod. Whats the problem here ? & wouldnt it just be a matter of turning the IS off ?
fish
Jan-25-2005, 06:17 PM
I have read several times where people have complaints with the 70-200 f2.8 L IS on a tripod. Whats the problem here ? & wouldnt it just be a matter of turning the IS off ?

No problem. It's supposed to work fine with IS on the tripod, but yes, you can turn it off. Quit overthinking this thing, hummer.
gus
Jan-25-2005, 06:19 PM
No problem. It's supposed to work fine with IS on the tripod, but yes, you can turn it off. Quit overthinking this thing, hummer.If i want to know something ...i ask. You ever been on a greek merchant ship ?
Andy
Jan-25-2005, 06:56 PM
I have read several times where people have complaints with the 70-200 f2.8 L IS on a tripod. Whats the problem here ? & wouldnt it just be a matter of turning the IS off ?

there's not a single person on the planet that's ever complained about the 70-200 f/2.8L i.s. :deal

in fact, my friend skippy from 0z had me buy her one, i just received it yesterday, tested it, and am sending it to her tomorrow.

'gus, stop overthinking....
gus
Jan-25-2005, 07:00 PM
THATS IT !!!




im buyin' nikon
marlinspike
Jan-25-2005, 07:27 PM
The early version IS lenses (like the 75-300 and 28-135) do have tripod issues, this issue being that you have to turn off the IS when on a tripod.
Richard
gus
Jan-25-2005, 07:30 PM
The early version IS lenses (like the 75-300 and 28-135) do have tripod issues, this issue being that you have to turn off the IS when on a tripod.
Richard
..ahh..tks richard. I had read it several times & was wondering about it.
Andy
Jan-25-2005, 07:36 PM
THATS IT !!!




im buyin' nikon

but i never took you for a bloke who settled for 2nd best. :lol3
luckyrwe
Jan-25-2005, 07:43 PM
I once saw some pictures that showed the IS was not as sharp as the normal 70-200, so I opted for the non-IS. Then I saw the results of the 100-400IS. I need the IS! Traded, never looked back.
dkapp
Jan-25-2005, 07:47 PM
THATS IT !!!




im buyin' nikon

:clap :clap :clap
gus
Jan-25-2005, 07:52 PM
:clap :clap :clap:lol3 thought that would cheer you up mate.
GREAPER
Jan-25-2005, 07:58 PM
but i never took you for a bloke who settled for 2nd best. :lol3Opinions and bellybuttons, everyone has one.
gus
Jan-25-2005, 08:00 PM
Opinions and bellybuttons, everyone has one.
I'll hold him down greaps :rofl
fish
Jan-25-2005, 08:15 PM
THATS IT !!!
im buyin' nikon

Have you considered changing your username to "sheila"? :rolleyes
gus
Jan-25-2005, 08:18 PM
Have you considered changing your username to "sheila"? :rolleyesCome on greaps & dave, get in the car...plenty of other places to eat lunch.
luckyrwe
Jan-25-2005, 09:07 PM
Yup, just like me, my gear is worth more than my car. :huh
wxwax
Jan-26-2005, 03:25 AM
I think there's a body under there.
patch29
Jan-26-2005, 04:08 AM
I once saw some pictures that showed the IS was not as sharp as the normal 70-200, so I opted for the non-IS. Then I saw the results of the 100-400IS. I need the IS! Traded, never looked back.

Part of the issue is using IS correctly.

It takes a moment (0.5 seconds from the manual) to active and if you trip the shutter before it is set you can get a blurry image. If it is on and locked in you should get very sharp results.

Using the improper mode, while panning vs normal hand holding.

I still tend to switch my IS off on a tripod and it is recommended to turn it off in the manual, as well as with Bulb setting. The manual states that the lens should detect it is on a tripod and the IS will not operate, but it will still drain power from your batteries.

There is more info in the manual. This is for the latest edition EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM lens manual.
patch29
Jan-26-2005, 04:09 AM
Yup, just like me, my gear is worth more than my car. :huh

My individual bodies are worth more than my car. I think that means we have our priorities straight. :rofl
fish
Jan-26-2005, 07:04 AM
I think there's a body under there.
Gotta have something to screw the big lenses onto...
wxwax
Jan-26-2005, 07:10 AM
Gotta have something to screw the big lenses onto...
:uhoh
GREAPER
Jan-26-2005, 12:10 PM
Come on greaps & dave, get in the car...plenty of other places to eat lunch.

If you bought everything in that trunk, I'll pay for your lunch, cuz YOUR broke.
luckyrwe
Jan-26-2005, 06:04 PM
My credit card company just informed me they are raising my limit and offering me a 1.99% rate on any purchases in the next three months.

Now I KNOW they troll these boards!!!