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<blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 122663" data-attributes="member: 9240">I have to be honest and say that I really have to think about turning it off, even when I put on my bell bottom jeans and fu manchu and grab a tripod.&nbsp; I've seen photographers shoot seamless panoramas shooting handheld, and others make a mess of them with a tripod, so personal technique will often dictate how and when you use the tools you've got.&nbsp; And so will shooting conditions.&nbsp; I would have to say that I use a tripod less than 10% of the time, though there's always one in the car, and often one strapped to my bag even if I'm not using it when I probably should have.&nbsp; It's about knowing yourself and your needs as a photographer.&nbsp; I know that I'm happy for VR and would need to strongly consider what I'm gaining in a piece of glass if I buy one without it - especially anything over 35mm.&nbsp; Low light, long exposures, big landscapes and panoramas mean I'm&nbsp; grabbing legs or wishing I had them.&nbsp; When I don't or can't, I'm&nbsp; thankful for VR, even on my 16-35mm.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BackdoorArts, post: 122663, member: 9240"] I have to be honest and say that I really have to think about turning it off, even when I put on my bell bottom jeans and fu manchu and grab a tripod. I've seen photographers shoot seamless panoramas shooting handheld, and others make a mess of them with a tripod, so personal technique will often dictate how and when you use the tools you've got. And so will shooting conditions. I would have to say that I use a tripod less than 10% of the time, though there's always one in the car, and often one strapped to my bag even if I'm not using it when I probably should have. It's about knowing yourself and your needs as a photographer. I know that I'm happy for VR and would need to strongly consider what I'm gaining in a piece of glass if I buy one without it - especially anything over 35mm. Low light, long exposures, big landscapes and panoramas mean I'm grabbing legs or wishing I had them. When I don't or can't, I'm thankful for VR, even on my 16-35mm. [/QUOTE]

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