New Camera

[ehanes7612]

well, ten years after selling my canon eos 3 for some orchids (thinking i was going to buy a digital slr)..i have finally decided to get the canon 7d..with 100 mm macro Image stabilizer..anyone use this lens? curious to how it compares to the 100mm macro without IS

 

[eggshells]

I take it that this is the same as Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction). If that is the case, if you are shooting with a tripod, then IS is irrelevant.

 

[ehanes7612]

i would imagine it's similar technology..some kind of gyrscopic sesnor maybe..i dont know..i like the freedom of not having to have a tripod...i will probably rent the lens first though

 

[eggshells]

Well I have only used the VR and I would say that I it barely makes any difference for me.

 

[emydura]

I take it that this is the same as Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction). If that is the case, if you are shooting with a tripod, then IS is irrelevant.

You also have to make sure you turn your VR/IS off when using a tripod otherwise the VR/IS will be counter productive.

 

[ehanes7612]

its a 300 dollar difference..that may not be worth it then

 

[Clark]

Put the $300 towards something like this
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/555225-REG/Kirk_FR_1_FR_1_Macro_Focusing_Rail.html

and for software take a look at
http://zerenesystems.com/cms/stacker

 

[gonewild]

If you are hand holding macro shots the stabilization will make a big difference in lower light situations.
Also if the camera has video capacity the stabilization is worth every cent.

 

[ehanes7612]

If you are hand holding macro shots the stabilization will make a big difference in lower light situations.
Also if the camera has video capacity the stabilization is worth every cent.

yeah.. i just saw this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxPQta9Gv_Q

 

[gonewild]

yeah.. i just saw this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxPQta9Gv_Q

Yes and the stabilization effect is the same in still images it is just more obvious in video.

Unless $300 extra is a burden get the stabilized lens. You won't regret having it and you might regret not getting it.

 

[ehanes7612]

Yes and the stabilization effect is the same in still images it is just more obvious in video.

Unless $300 extra is a burden get the stabilized lens. You won't regret having it and you might regret not getting it.

well, not really..at least the lens wont be susceptible to rot

 

[gonewild]

well, not really..at least the lens wont be susceptible to rot

It will be if you come visit me in Peru to photograph wild orchids!

 

[phrag guy]

I have the same set up and love it