Best IS mode for sports 70-200 L?

[fjrabon]

I have no idea whether stabilizer mode 1 or 2 is better in case I need IS for some reason tonight. Shooting football.

It's a 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II USM on a 7D

 

[rexbobcat]

I use mode 2 usually. It seems to be more fluid than 1

 

[scorpion_tyr]

What's your shutter speed gonna be like? If it's 1/500th or up your IS probably isn't going to even be a factor so just turn it off.

 

[macpro88]

I think mode 2 is more for panning, so for football I think mode two will be good. I will be shooting volleyball tonight with the non-IS 70-200 f/2.8L and I think with stadium lights IS may not be needed. I was messing around last night with the thing and it handles low light pretty well with now IS, deff be way more light at tonight's events than what I was playing around with.

So, make sure the share your football shots, and I'll share my volleyball pics!

 

[MLeeK]

Your shutter speed should be faster than what you need for IS. In which case it can actually cause you vibration issues if it is on.
I believe the Canon IS modes are 1 is for hand held and controls vibrations in all directions. 2 is for tripod and panning.
If you are not on a tripod/monopod you want mode 1 for sports. If you are on a tripod/monopod mode 2.

 

[Derrel]

OFF.