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[OM] Re: IS question

Subject: [OM] Re: IS question
From: <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:55:26 +0000
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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