I don't normally bother turning the IS off on the Mynolta A1 but it's only a
2/3 size sensor. I'm sure the E3 will draw a lot more power trying to control
that much larger 4/3 sensor. You might even consider just leaving if off when
using short focal lengths in good light.
Chuck Norcutt
> -------Original Message-------
> From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] Re: IS question
> Sent: Jan 29 '08 07:00
>
> Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> > The E3 is the first camera I have ever owned that has IS. I
> > understand what it does and how to turn it on, but one question that
> > the manual does not address is this: given its benefits, why would I
> > ever leave it off? In other words, what are the costs of using it--
> > higher power consumption, longer shutter lag, something else?
> >
> Power consumption, certainly.
>
> I don't know about the E-3, but most IS systems don't get along with
> tripods. I don't know why, but it makes sense to turn it off then anyway.
>
> To the extent that the mechanism and movement generate heat that warms
> the sensor, it would increase noise.
>
> Does the mechanism wear out?
>
> Just some random stuff....
>
> Moose
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