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

sderdiarian wrote:

I just recommended the E-PM2 2 lens kit selling for $389 to my brother inlaw as a step up from his ancient superzoom for an upcoming 3 week trip to Germany. A no-brainer given the sensor (I have an E-M5, so know it well), 28-300mm 35mm equivalent range provided by two decent lenses, small size for travel and very low price.

My question is how well does the IBIS perform, and is shutter shock occasionally evident between 60 and 160 as with the E-M5? I know the IBIS won't be equal to the E-M5's, but I had an E-PM1 and am hoping it was improved since then (where it was non-existent).

I'm also guessing these questions apply similarly to the E-PM2 and E-PL5, guessing that their IBIS is identical.

Thanks!

I have an EPM1 and an EPL5. I find the IBIS to be of limited use. For shutter speeds of 1/60 and faster, I usually have it turned OFF. It does work at slower speeds but not as well as a Panasonic lens with OIS.

For me, IBIS in these cameras is not a buying consideration.

As for shutter shock, I have seen it many times in both bodies - usually when IBIS or OIS is turned ON. My latest experience with it was with the Panny 12-32 using OIS or IBIS. Many shots showed SS at high shutter speeds - from 1/500 to 1/1600.

See this thread here for an example at 1/800 and the feedback from other forum members.

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/53531645

While this thread is about one particular lens/body combination, I have experienced SS with different lenses including the Samyang fisheye, kit lens and others.

These cameras have other strong selling points but IBIS is not one of them.

As for the longer lens you mention, I find the body as-is to be a bit too small to hold the longer lenses steady. You will need a larger grip such as the large grip for the EPL3. This is an advantage of the EPL5 in that it can take different grips.

Allan