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E-PM2/E-PL5 users, how is the IBIS and any signs of shutter shock?

Started Mar 9, 2014 | Discussions thread
Rolfens Forum Member • Posts: 97
Re: E-PM2/E-PL5 users, how is the IBIS and any signs of shutter shock?

I have an e-pm2 with kit 14-42.
I have made 100 or more shots while trying to understand the IBIS. If you expose the sensor without a lens, you can see the IBIS work, and the range of movement of the sensor is impressive.
If I make long exposures and move the camera in a circle (to create a light trail circle), I can clearly see that the circles are smaller with the ibis on.
But in normal, comparative shots, when I keep a steady hand (I'm good at that), I can hardly notice any improvement, with or without anti-shock. I'd say maybe a 5-10% improvement in sharpness, but I'm not even sure, so much thatI'd rather keep it off.
I havent seen any evidence shutter shock, but then most of my tests are at slow shutter speeds (1/10 and such), so maybe I'm not in the right range.
I cant tell how the IBIS works with a tele, but if it was me I'd buy a Panasonic tele with OIS and forget all about un body stabilization on the E-PM2.
But I don't mind that much. The IBIS was never a factor in my decision, but I was hoping to be pleasantly surprized. I wasnt.

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