Using IBS on tripod with larger lenses

[sh1209]

I was wondering when using larger telephoto lenses, if you disable sensor stabilization on a tripod? I typically shoot with a z6-2 and a Z7. I always turn it off whenever I’m doing landscape or macro work on a tripod but was just curious what are your recommendations were regarding larger lenses, thanks

 

[R.Philip]

Most of what I read recommends it. Some recommend even turning it off while hand holding when doing wildlife and fast action since you are using high shutter speeds.

 

[Steve]

You can't disable just sensor stabilization on the Z cameras with an adapted telephoto - it's all controlled by the switch on the lens. If it's on, it's all on, if it's off, it's all off. In addition, IBIS is only partially in play on adapted lenses with VR. The lens will provide pitch and yaw compensation; the sensor only provides roll compensation.

As for VR on a tripod, if the tripod head is loose, generally you're fine with VR on, especially at slower shutter speeds. I do recommend shutting it off if the shutter speeds are high enough that you don't need the extra help. On some lenses, you'll get better acuity with it off at higher speeds, in some cases (higher-end glass) it doesn't seem to make much of a difference.

 

[sh1209]

Thanks for the reply. I was already aware of the VR switch on the lens shutting everything down. It seems to make a real difference whenever shooting VR on with an adapted lens if I don’t shut it off. I had been using a D850 prior to getting the Z cameras and would usually shut it off but I haven’t had a chance due to a recent surgery to really test it out much on a tripod in that scenario. I sort of miss d850 but I’ve had numerous arm surgeries and these z bodies definitely are more comfortable for me this this point. Hopefully with future firmware updates they’ll get the focus improved a little bit but the Z62 is definitely an improvement over the first generation from what I’ve seen so far.