05-18-2019 04:25 PM
Hi all,
When resting my DSLR attached with IS lens in the backpack / toploader for hiking, should I need to turn OFF lens IS or keep it ON ?
Thank you for your response.
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05-18-2019 08:52 PM
@tmc784 wrote:Hi all,
When resting my DSLR attached with IS lens in the backpack / toploader for hiking, should I need to turn OFF lens IS or keep it ON ?
Thank you for your response.
I typicallly turn off power when I store my camera in a bag. But, your camera should go to sleep when you place it in a bag, and so does the IS.
05-19-2019 10:18 AM
I almost never turn camera or IS off. The one time I do turn the camera off is when I remove or insert the battery or CF card.
I almost never to never turn IS off on a lens.
05-18-2019 08:52 PM
@tmc784 wrote:Hi all,
When resting my DSLR attached with IS lens in the backpack / toploader for hiking, should I need to turn OFF lens IS or keep it ON ?
Thank you for your response.
I typicallly turn off power when I store my camera in a bag. But, your camera should go to sleep when you place it in a bag, and so does the IS.
05-19-2019 10:18 AM
I almost never turn camera or IS off. The one time I do turn the camera off is when I remove or insert the battery or CF card.
I almost never to never turn IS off on a lens.
05-19-2019 12:33 PM
Thank you for all your best comments.
Cheers.
05-20-2019 10:27 AM
Leaving IS on is fine but if your camera is in a backpack, UNLESS it AND every other object are secure I would turn the camera off in case something decides to come to rest against the shutter release. Otherwise you may arrive at your next photo op with a full memory card and a dead battery.
IS does increase power consumption as does Servo AF so keep that in mind when planning battery use on a longer hike. Live view, frequent reviewing of images, and high LCD brightness are other battery killers.
When in "sleep" mode, power consumption is very low and typically I leave my camera on when at an event.
I have hiked a lot with my various Canon SLR and DSLR bodies. This is one case where some sort of filter or other protector on the front of the lens is a very good idea. Some Canon lenses that are otherwise weather sealed need this to be fully weather sealed and I would much rather scratch a relatively inexpensive and easily replaceable filter than the front lens element. I am less worried about doing a quick wipe of the lens if the worst thing I have to worry about is the front filter and hiking definitely exposes the lens to moisture and debris.
Rodger
05-20-2019 04:28 PM
"IS does increase power consumption as does Servo AF so keep that in mind when planning battery use on a longer hike."
In the 50 some years I have used cameras, daily, I have never run out of battery.
"This is one case where some sort of filter or other protector on the front of the lens is a very good idea."
Absolutely to the point of being mandatory.
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