Well this is disturbing (E-M10)

Chief T wrote:

After much hand wringing and gnashing of teeth, I finally pulled the trigger and bought an E-M10, 25mm f1.8 ($100 off) and E-CG1(free), plus another 5% off the total package. A good deal I think. This after 2 months of deliberating, reading reviews, lurking in the forum, etc.

Today, while perusing the Consumer Reports site, I came across their review. One thing stood out and it was "Poor image stabilizer, much lower than most cameras". How can this be? They said every other Olympus camera reviewed had and excellent stabilizer "better than most", even the lowly E-PM2. While I have no plans to return it, I would like to hear from other E-M10 owners and their experiences with image stabilization.

From the CR E-M10 review:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/cameras-photography/digital-cameras/digital-slr-camera-ratings/models/overview/olympus-om-d-e-m10-99051999.htm

"The image stabilization system for this camera is optical."

"It has a 2.9-inch LCD (1,037,000 pixels) that swivels"

Those idiots over there can't even get 2 BASIC features straight.  I haven't trusted a Camera review at CR in close to 10 years.  Their findings over the years have been drastically different then the reputable Camera Review websites like DPR.  Their reviews on cameras unfortunately are not credible.

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As to the Image Stabilizer...

I've owned 4 stabilized lenses from Nikon, Canon, and Sony.  I've shot with dozens more.  While I've only put 2000 shots through it since June, I have can say the 3 Axis IBIS is as good as anything I've ever used.  2000 shots and I don't have a single blurry photo so far - and I've shot in every type of light.  Here's the kicker.  I know there are different stabilization modes, I've just left it at it's default setting (S-I.S. Auto) and haven't changed it - even when working at night on a tripod.  The camera seems to know when it's stable and doesn't turn on.  My Sony, Canon, and Nikon lenses couldn't do that.

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Chief T.