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GH4 and 14-140 stabilization issue

Started Jun 22, 2014 | Discussions thread
RicksAstro
RicksAstro Veteran Member • Posts: 3,879
Re: GH4 and 14-140 stabilization issue

Vesku wrote:

Not very much interest about this matter. I think you are very happy with your 14-140mm lens. I would be a bit worried if I would be you.

I made a new test. I made a vibrating rig and tested the old 14-42 and the new 14-140. The new one is horrible.

https://vimeo.com/user23310531/videos

Should I return the lens?

Yes, you've already been told that your lens is not working correctly.

Return it to the vendor if you can, and to Panasonic for warranty work if you can't.    You could have already had a properly working one in your hand by now.

BTW, that vibrating rig looks to be a bit too violent.  I wouldn't use it much for fear of breaking the IS mechanism or shaking a ribbon cable loose.   I personally wouldn't use it for proof to send to Panasonic, since they may say you shook something loose.

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