EOSS.O.S
Why does the Image Stabilizer stay active the whole time that my EOS RP is actually turned on?
John Graham, Quorn
BRIAN SAYS… This is the correct behaviour and is described in the manual. The exact reason is not clear to me, DSLR cameras only activate the stabilization unit when the shutter is half-pressed. Having the stabilizer continuously active ensures the LCD and EVF displays are stabilized, plus the AF system will be able to operate more effectively.
If you don’t want the stabilizer on, and want to preserve battery life, you can turn the Image Stabilizer off with the switch on the side of the lens. The same behaviour happens with the RF lenses, plus EF and EF-S lenses on the mount adapter. IS assemblies are designed for long life, so there shouldn’t be any premature failing of the IS unit
