is mode

[Gaz55]

Ok any one tell me what the advantages of IS mode 1 and IS mode 2 the book not very clear on this
I know its on all the time in 1 and 2 only on when shooting.But what are the advantages one against the other
Thanks…
 

[Doug Pardee]

With AF-S:

• In mode 2 (shooting), you won't see the stabilization effect in the viewfinder because IS isn't activated until you fully press the shutter release.
• In mode 2 (shooting), after you press the shutter release the camera has to wait for IS to stabilize before taking the picture.
• In mode 2 (shooting), the IS system isn't using any battery power except for a very short time when taking pictures.

With AF-C and mode 2 (shooting), half-pressing the shutter activates the IS. When half-pressed, you'll see the stabilization effect in the viewfinder. There's also no need for the camera to wait for the IS to stabilize before taking a picture. So, for AF-C, there's not much reason to use mode 1 unless you really need a stabilized viewfinder even before half-pressing.

Edited October 19, 2018 by Doug Pardee

[Vidalgo]

IS mode 1 has significant advantage when using long tele lens and shooting object at far distance. Picture become too jumpy without constant stabilization. 

At short and mid distances, when picture is less dependent of camera's random movements, mode 2 become better because camera will take less power from battery.