topic Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

RickHberg — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 03:16:13 GMT

Curious if others have the same experience. If I handhold the R5 with IBIS on, and just focus on a static object, it takes around 3-5 seconds to get really good stabilization.

It looks like some stabilization prior to that, but with some floating. So I assume it's just running through an algorithm in that time to obtain the super good stabilization. It's only an issue sometimes with subjects like small birds that hop around on branches and don't sit still too long.

I tried on RF 100-500, EF 100-400, and an EF 24-70. All had similar delay until the really good lock. Thanks for any insight to your experiences with IBIS!

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

egpamp — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 20:43:40 GMT

Have you upgraded to all latest firmware? I just installed 1.5 on my R6 and it is now AWESOME!

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

RickHberg — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:06:15 GMT

Yes I have firmware 1.5.2 installed. There is still the 3 to 5 second "floating" or searching before full stabilization on my R5. Are you saying that you used to have this experience on the R6 but now it is gone after the firmware update?

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

DawnZero — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 02:41:37 GMT

Did you ever find a resolution? I have this issue on my R7 and EF 100-400 MKII.

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

RickHberg — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:27:48 GMT

Unfortunately no. I think it's just normal operation for Canon. It's pretty annoying with fast, brief subjects like small birds that are gone 3 seconds after showing up, but I've gotten used to it. Or at least, I accept it I guess. I still get great photos, but much fewer keepers in the first 4 seconds

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

Bazsl — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:07:53 GMT

I have read that IBIS is not used with EF lenses that have built-in IS.

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

DawnZero — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:16:21 GMT

I suspect you are 100% correct. I went to National Camera Exchange this afternoon and tested their copy of the RF 100-500. It had the same delay of 3 seconds that my EF 100-400 MKii has. Seeing how one is RF and one is an adapted EF lens, I was able to rule out the lens as the cause of the issue.

I then tried their copy of the Canon R7 against mine. I used all my normal settings that I use for wildlife photography, and theirs I factory reset. The only changes I made to theirs was enabling tracking and Servo AF. Both bodies had different firmwares, my copy is up to date, while their display model is 4 versions out of date. I used my copy of the EF 100-400 MKii on both bodies.

Both bodies had the same delay of 3 seconds. This seems to indicate that it is just how Canon bodies handle the IS.

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

p4pictures — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:24:44 GMT

Sorry but that it not true. EF lenses with IS do work in tandem with the IBIS in the cameras.

However there is a greater integration of the two systems with selected RF lenses.

https://cam.start.canon/en/H001/supplement_0050.html

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

DawnZero — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:15:16 GMT

I don’t know where you supposedly read that, but it’s factually incorrect and you should stop spreading misinformation.

Secondly, and more importantly, what does that have to do with the topic being discussed?

If you don’t have anything useful to contribute, why post? Honestly, it’s wildly annoying when people go looking for an answer to a problem, such as this, and end up having to sift through nonsense replies that are factually incorrect and not even remotely related to the problem.

You’ve been on here since 2012, you should know better.

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

Waddizzle — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:10:07 GMT

Greetings.

I am curious to know how you are reaching your conclusion about IBIS being delayed for a few seconds.

What are you expecting to happen that doesn’t happen almost immediately?

I did not reply previously because you did make any mention of shooting conditions or camera settings. You only named the gear.

IBIS is a crucial part of the AF system. Image Stabilization’s main function is to present a stable image to the AF system and the viewfinder. Without it, the camera would probably never be able to identify and track eyes, for example.

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

DawnZero — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:23:16 GMT

I can not speak for the OP, but the delay is with the IS system as a whole. I was able to reach my conclusion of a three second delay by timing the delay after half pressing the shutter using a stopwatch.

On all other platforms I've tried, image stabilization fully kicks in when you half press the shutter or use BBAF. It's instant, and you can visibly see it kick in when looking down the viewfinder. That being said, it's also not "on" prior to that. Canon adopts the "always on" approach, but when you half press the shutter, it will take approximately three seconds for Canons IS system to fully stabilize, which again you can see while looking down the viewfinder.

Settings and shooting conditions are completely irrelevant. It happens in all conditions and settings.

Tracking is unaffected in any manner.

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

Waddizzle — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:43:50 GMT

Thank-you for your reply . But you have not answered the question. What do you see that leads you to conclude that there’s a delay.

If the camera AF system is active and focused , then so is Image Stabilization. The IBIS is not a substitute for a mechanical gimbal system.

Good luck!

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

DawnZero — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:01:13 GMT

I have answered the question and the OP accurately described it in the initial post. I’m literally seeing a 3 second delay in the viewfinder before IS fully settles in. No other way to put it.

You’re clearly mistaken. Otherwise the OP, myself, and users on other forums wouldn’t be experiencing this.

We are using lenses with image stabilization, so I’m not sure why you keep falling back to IBIS being the main talking point. IBIS is completely irrelevant at 400 and 500mm focal length.

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

Waddizzle — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:26:56 GMT

Against better judgment, I will explain why I keep talking about IBIS. The question was directed to the OP, not you. The topic of this thread is about IBIS. If you have a different issue, then I suggest that you start a new thread.

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Telling me that you use a stopwatch to determine your IS isn’t working isn’t a good answer.

Good Luck! I won’t be back.

Re: R5 IBIS delay before 100% stabilization?

DawnZero — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:19:03 GMT

“Against better judgement” lmfao you’re up on a high horse aren’t you?

You failed to direct the question towards anyone. Seeing as I was the last to reply, anyone with any amount of common sense would have reasonably assumed you had directed the question towards me.