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Hi everybody, i have a EFS 18-55 IS lens and it just have a single mode for IS (ie IS on/off).

Can i still create motion blur while using IS.

generaly IS lenses have a saperate panning mode

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Varun
Canon 1000D : EFS 18-55 IS
Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro
Canon 50 1.8 II
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Yes you can pan even with only one mode. I myself just turn IS off when panning in lenses with only one mode, but got good results with IS turned on too. You just have to hold firmly as much as you can

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Hey, thanx Venom,

But does it really help to pan with IS on. (i mean as compared to without stablization)

Actually I m struggling a lot with panning with or with out IS (and i dont own a tri or mono).

Have not yet got any acceptable result till now.

Do you have any tips. Whats the catch here.

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Varun
Canon 1000D : EFS 18-55 IS
Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro
Canon 50 1.8 II
Pentax SFX
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Well, I'm not the right person to answer this because I'm trying to get better on panning as well
But I got some tips that may help you too:

1- Hold your breath while panning. It helps you not to shake.
2- Try with IS on and off. See what works best for you and use it. You may find IS helps or difficult your shots.
3- A good technique I learned that can really help:

- If you're right handed, hold your camera firmly with the right hand
- Put your left hand on your right shoulder
- if your lens are long enough, you can rest it on your left elbow

I think this technique works better for me than holding the lens with my left hand.
Besides that, it's all about practicing, practicing, practicing. A bit of luck can help you a lot too

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Canon 40D and lots of lenses.
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Hmm..

thanx for the walkthru bud.
i think i need a lot of practice because i m not getting any more lucky than i was for last two days.

and ya i'll sure give your techniq a try. (though that may upset may subjects even more --"hey dad the freak is back with some new tricks:--)

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Regards,
Varun
Canon 1000D : EFS 18-55 IS
Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro
Canon 50 1.8 II
Pentax SFX
Visit My Flickr