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Old 07-11-2012, 11:06 AM   #9092
INKMAN
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Originally Posted by SkimSTI View Post
the lenses have IS (canon) and VR (nikon). VR/IS primary use is so you can use slower shutter speeds for situations where light is dim and you dont want to crank ISO through the roof. or if its so dim, that even with the ISO cranked to near maximum, the shutter speed is still relatively low (where non IS/VR lenses would require a tripod in such situations)

while it does help, slightly, for panning cars, its still more about technique than anything else IMHO. you will see more of an improvement of clarity with the 70-200 over the kit lens you are using, but honestly speaking, these lens features arent going to correct bad panning technique. in fact, many photographers will prefer to turn VR/IS off during panning, as in some situations the stabilization will try to over correct and cause slight ghosting (this has happened to me before).

it just comes down to practice really, and moving in a way that is comfortable for you. being smooth and stable is key. and pending how slow you try to go, even breathing will throw off your pan. for this shot, i remember planting both feet firmly, tracking the car far off to my right, firing off the shot/s when my body and camera were facing straight (firing high frame right), and holding my breath the entire time. 1/25th @ 70mm on this one, with the Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 NON VR.

I was saving up for the 70-200 f/4 IS lens because it's more in my budget but do you think the IS is really worth the extra 600 bucks or should I just get the non IS version? I really want to improve my panning but races are far and few between unfortunately.
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