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E-PL5 a worthy camera all this time later?

Started Apr 22, 2015 | Discussions thread
Guy Parsons
Guy Parsons Forum Pro • Posts: 40,000
Re: My little issue with the EPL5

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bluevellet wrote:

I don't own the camera, but I am way overdue for an upgrade and I would never consider the EPL5 (and EPL6 for that matter) for this simple reason: it uses the old 2-axis IBIS system.

I could be wrong but both Amazon and B&H advertise the PL6 with 3-axis stabilization--

"3-Axis In-Body VCM Image Stabilization" (B&H)

"3 axis image stabilization

Wrong, wrong wrong.

The E-PL6 is a slightly updated E-PL5 and there's no way it could have or would have the 3 axis IBIS. That did not arrive in the E-PLx line until the E-PL7.

Say goodbye to blurry images. Olympus’ in-body image stabilization technology makes it possible to use any Micro Four Thirds lenses (or Four Thirds lens), from wide-angle to telephoto, for perfectly clear, crisp photos no matter what the shooting situation, even in low light!" (Amazon)

Also on the Olympus E-PL6 page here:

http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/digitalcameras/pen/e-pl6.html

They have made a serious blunder and have confused many people.

Regards....... Guy

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