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Apple iPhone 7
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM
 09/29/2007 10:31:51 AM · #1
On the Canon 70-200f2.8L IS USM, there are two modes for stabilization -- 1 and 2.

What is the difference? and when should each be used/not used?
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 09/29/2007 10:37:46 AM · #2
1 is for all purpose stabilization, i.e. horizontal and vertical.
2 is for use while panning. It provides vertical IS but not horizontal.
Apple iPhone 7
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM
 09/29/2007 10:40:52 AM · #3
ahhhhhhhh, that explains some stuff that happened last weekend. :)

Thank you very much.
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