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hvulpus · ‎03-06-2026

Hello,

I am about to set of to take pictures of the Duomo in Monreale, Italy. I use a tripod and have heard or read somewhere that one has to turn off the image stabilizing when using a tripod and focusing manually. Is this indeed the case?

justadude · ‎03-15-2026

I saw that with one version of EOS R5 firmware, but it was quickly fixed with the next version of firmware, or maybe I fixed it by turning off tracking in autofocus. I cannot remember which.

I'll bet it was the firmware. That's what it was on the R6m2.

Gary
Lake Michigan Area MI

Digital Cameras: Canon EOS R6 Mk ll, EOS R8, EOS RP, ...and a few other brands
Film Cameras: Mostly Pentax, Kodak, and Zenit... and still heavily used

ebiggs1 · ‎03-16-2026

"I can't answer for lens IS being on or off if the camera is on a tripod, but I can answer for IBIS being on when the camera is on a tripod."

Interesting perhaps. However, the question was, "EF 70-200 f/4L IS II USM: Turn off IS with tripod?" And to that question, IMHO, turning it off in way most of the percentage of shots the answer is, no, you don't need to turn it off.

EB
EOS 1DX and many lenses.

ebiggs1 · ‎03-16-2026

You said, Ernie your 1D series body is capable of automatically disabling the IS with select lenses when it senses a stable platform. If you wish to test it, then I suggest that you check the EXIF data, not just the image quality.

I said, "Automatic IS deactivation is a feature of some lens, not the 1D X camera body."

You said, "True."

Correct! Why did you mention it.

I repeat, "It is simple to prove or disprove try it for yourself."

If you or any of you think it makes or will break your tele shots it is a simple switch to turn off or leave on. IMHO, as always, it makes no difference. I never turn it off.

EB
EOS 1DX and many lenses.