Quick – do you know the answer to these questions?
Can you use VR / Stabilization with a tripod or monopod?
Can you use VR / Stabilization at every shutter speed?
Which VR modes should you use for static subjects? Panning? Action?
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Hey Steve, very informative, thanks. As a hobby photog, I don’t have so much experience, but I also found the best results with sports mode (even @ 1/1200) during the summer at a falconry (in Germany) with BIF. Not many keepers, I’m still getting used to the 200-500 Nikkor, but I was quite happy with some of the results. Regards, Ingo.
Tahnks, Excellent summary with all necessary details.
Interesting and informative as always.
You suggest that with newer Nikon cameras (Z8 & Z9) you can leave VR on no matter what the shutter speed.
Have I got that right?
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With AF-S telephoto lenses it was apparent that the VR needed to complete its process before the autofocus system would start to operate. Much faster autofocus response with older lenses with VR turned off.