Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Even though the VR II lenses have a VR Tripod mode they still warn that VR can cause vibrations in the lens and if this happens VR should be turned off. One interesting thing is their long VR II lenses come supplied with a monopod attachment which replaces the large tripod foot. Len On Dec 26, 2008, at 9:57 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj wrote: > Doug, > Nikon's latest iteration, VR2, can work with tripods. > Cheers > Jayanand > > On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 5:25 AM, wildlightphoto@earthlink.net < > wildlightphoto@earthlink.net> wrote: > >> rob mcclure >> >>> I believe you are correct about turning off IS when on a tripod. >>> Even >>> my lowly 28-135IS came with instructions to do so for the reasons >>> you >>> mentioned. >> >> I thought the newer IS systems can work with a tripod? Sure would >> make >> sense, I'd not want to hand-hold a 10 lb lens with a 3 degree >> angle of >> view. It's challenging enough keeping it pointed at the subject >> when using >> a monopod. >> >> Doug Herr >> Birdman of Sacramento >> http://www.wildlightphoto.com >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >> mail2web LIVE ? Free email based on Microsoft(R) Exchange >> technology - >> http://link.mail2web.com/LIVE >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information