Monopod and IS

[davebmck]

I know you're supposed to turn off IS (OS, VR, ect.) when you mount to a tripod, but what about a monopod? Seems like there are more degrees of freedom with a monopod and the IS would help for those. What's the general practice?

 

[Big Mike]

I would keep IS turned on...unless you are panning with a moving target.

 

[Mav]

I've heard it go either way with monopods, so I think it depends on the lens. You'd need to check what the manual says on it if you've got it.

 

[davebmck]

The manuals for the two I have don't say anything about monopods, just tripods. I have a Sigma with OS and a Canon with IS. The Canon has two modes. One of them is for panning.