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balacau:
All of the instructions I've read considering using an SLR on a tripod (especially during night shots) says to turn the SSS off during shooting.

I really don't have enough experience in night shots so I don't quite understand the in's and out's of it but why must you turn the SSS off when using a tripod?  How will it affect the camera/images if you don't?

Just curious!

Best regards

Gavin

REX (aka TG):
All manufactures says that you have to turn off image stabilizer/AS/SSS etc. The reason is because the system will try to detect movement and if there is no movement it will generate from alone the system while is trying to detect a movement.

Sometimes i dint change it i leave it most of the times on and i just watch the bar inside the viewfinder and when is at the lowest level i just tip the camera to make AS/SSS detect that there is movement. :)

Rob aka [minolta mad]:
It does make a difference whether or not the SSS is turned on or off when tripod mounted. I did a test some time ago and posted the images.
I will try to find the post.

I always have mine turned off when tripod mounted and always use mirror lock up as well.


Rob

balacau:

--- Quote from: Rob  aka  [minolta mad] on April 23, 2011, 07:14:12 PM ---It does make a difference whether or not the SSS is turned on or off when tripod mounted. I did a test some time ago and posted the images.
I will try to find the post.

I always have mine turned off when tripod mounted and always use mirror lock up as well.


Rob

--- End quote ---

Hi Rob

I think I have found one of two threads which cover this topic.
http://www.dynaxdigital.com/taking-photos/mirror-lock-up-sample-images/
http://www.dynaxdigital.com/sony-alpha-300-330-350-380-discussion/mirror-lock-up-8365/

The next time I do any night shots, I'll try taking an image with SSS on, and the second with it off.  I'd love to see myself just how different the results are.

As far as MLU is concerned, is it safe to assume that the a580 will enable this automatically when a long-exposure shot is being fired?  Its not something I've even used before but if it helps the quality of imagery, then I'm all for giving it a bash.

Best regards

Gavin

REX (aka TG):
A dedicate MLU function has only the a900/850. With A700 is available only in 2 sec timer.With the others cameras i dint know if they support in 2 sec timer MLU

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