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Originally Posted by OleJ
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So yes you may shoot at 1/50 (or even 1/20) @300 and get fine results with 50% of the shots. And if you have a studio setup that's mighty fine. But if you're on holiday and you want that single shot of a beautiful boat in the sunset to be sharp... well... precautionary measures.
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50% * 2 is 100%. Take 2 or 3 shots, I found that that was the best solution when I was in Alaska and was stuck way out at 300mm in the dark.
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Originally Posted by OleJ
What's to be learned is either: A: Take a lot of shots and cross your fingers. Or B: Use simple math as a guideline and then after a while apply C: Know your lens and how still you can hold it with and without VR. 
Or D: ABC all together. Why not take multiple shots and compositions? It's digital so it's not going to cost you anything. Delete all but the best one or two when you see them full size on the computer. Oh and this way you may skip crossing your fingers (at least a little ) |
See? You're smarter than I am, you figured it out before I did. I merely posted that article to show the limits of the VR system, which are only really tested when its dark (EDIT: Or when you/the camera isn't 100% stable). That's the system I use, if there's something I like, I'll take several shots at different angles and chimp it to make sure it's relatively sharp.
19th Aug 2008, 15:14
