IS lenses
- Thread starter greeches
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When you shoot video, I think the biggest worry will be the camera's power consumption. IS lenses' IS doesn't drain the batteries that much from experience; I could guesstimate no more than 10% (500 shots versus 550 with IS off).
But this of course depends on what you're shooting. On a tripod you're better with the IS switched off so you won't get 'jumpy' frames.
But this of course depends on what you're shooting. On a tripod you're better with the IS switched off so you won't get 'jumpy' frames.
BryantStanton
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Not to derail the topic too much, but one thing I've been wondering...
If you use an IS lens, does it eliminate the micro-jitters/jello effect from the handheld 7d footage? Or just reduce it? Just curious.
If you use an IS lens, does it eliminate the micro-jitters/jello effect from the handheld 7d footage? Or just reduce it? Just curious.
speedjunkie
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Its helps a whole Lot.. but is lenses are ususly Zoom lenses not primes at least the ones i have seen.. So shooting Primes the Picture quality is better than zoom is lenses.
Dingos8mybaby
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FWIW, on my T2i, IS lenses help IMMENSELY when going handheld (no rigs), especially at longer focal lengths. When I slap a fully manual 135mm on there, the amount of micro-jitters is too much IMO for video. Even a manual 50mm w/o IS can exacerbate the jitters, especially when you start to get tired.
kalapakiboogie
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I just got an EF 70-200L F2.8 IS USM Lens and in the included documentation it says with IS on it will reduce battery life by 20%.