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I looked at Panasonic site but it is poor for finding info IMHO. I searched this forum but no luck.

It is stated the GX85 has 5 axis IBIS, but I'm being led to believe it is 3 axis in camera and 2 axis in Panasonic lenses.... is this correct?

If correct, does it work with all Panasonic lenses that have IS?
 
I have no idea nor desire to do any testing, even if I knew how to properly test, to verify how many stops does IBIS alone give. I have other Panasonic cameras without IBIS and the GX85 is better and gives stable shots. The problem is that as one grows in photography, one learns how to hold and take stable shots regardless of the equipment.

Sorry to be so imprecise in answering your question.
 
It is 5-axis by its own. I can consistently get around 4 stops of compensation without OIS in the lens. I’ve managed 6 stops with a Dual IS telephoto lens (45-175mm)
 
d3xmeister said:
It is 5-axis by its own. I can consistently get around 4 stops of compensation without OIS in the lens. I’ve managed 6 stops with a Dual IS telephoto lens (45-175mm)
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Thanks for the reply....do you know if there is a list of lenses that are considered Dual IS? I think the Panasonic site has changed and I can't find anything there any more...... any time I find any good info is usually when the link directs me to the Panasonic Japan site....
 
HornOUBet said:
d3xmeister said:
It is 5-axis by its own. I can consistently get around 4 stops of compensation without OIS in the lens. I’ve managed 6 stops with a Dual IS telephoto lens (45-175mm)
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Thanks for the reply....do you know if there is a list of lenses that are considered Dual IS? I think the Panasonic site has changed and I can't find anything there any more...... any time I find any good info is usually when the link directs me to the Panasonic Japan site....
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HornOUBet said:
d3xmeister said:
It is 5-axis by its own. I can consistently get around 4 stops of compensation without OIS in the lens. I’ve managed 6 stops with a Dual IS telephoto lens (45-175mm)
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Thanks for the reply....do you know if there is a list of lenses that are considered Dual IS? I think the Panasonic site has changed and I can't find anything there any more...... any time I find any good info is usually when the link directs me to the Panasonic Japan site....
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HornOUBet said:
I looked at Panasonic site but it is poor for finding info IMHO. I searched this forum but no luck.

It is stated the GX85 has 5 axis IBIS, but I'm being led to believe it is 3 axis in camera and 2 axis in Panasonic lenses.... is this correct?

If correct, does it work with all Panasonic lenses that have IS?

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/96816407@N07/
There are 2 types of photographers....
...those that see the forest.........and those who see the trees....
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The video linked below by Panasonic clearly explains it. Follow their YouTube channel, sometimes you get the odd interesting video.


The GX80 has 5 Axis in body. (Pitch, Yaw, Shift vertical, Shift Horizontal and Roll)

It will then combine with supported Lumix Lenses to offer Dual I.S. The body and lens work together!
 
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The reason I ask is previously I have used Olympus with IBIS.....and I would switch off Panasonic lens IS and use the body IS...... if a Panasonic lens has IS, but not the compatible Dual IS, would you turn off the lens IS and use body only IS like the Olympus camera or leave both on? I guess one could experiment to see if any difference was noted.....
 
HornOUBet said:
I looked at Panasonic site but it is poor for finding info IMHO. I searched this forum but no luck.

It is stated the GX85 has 5 axis IBIS, but I'm being led to believe it is 3 axis in camera and 2 axis in Panasonic lenses.... is this correct?

If correct, does it work with all Panasonic lenses that have IS?
Click to expand...
 
HornOUBet said:
The reason I ask is previously I have used Olympus with IBIS.....and I would switch off Panasonic lens IS and use the body IS...... if a Panasonic lens has IS, but not the compatible Dual IS, would you turn off the lens IS and use body only IS like the Olympus camera or leave both on? I guess one could experiment to see if any difference was noted.....
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HornOUBet said:
The reason I ask is previously I have used Olympus with IBIS.....and I would switch off Panasonic lens IS and use the body IS...... if a Panasonic lens has IS, but not the compatible Dual IS, would you turn off the lens IS and use body only IS like the Olympus camera or leave both on? I guess one could experiment to see if any difference was noted.....
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Thanks everyone for your replies....I think I understand now........
 
Willing said:
HornOUBet said:
The reason I ask is previously I have used Olympus with IBIS.....and I would switch off Panasonic lens IS and use the body IS...... if a Panasonic lens has IS, but not the compatible Dual IS, would you turn off the lens IS and use body only IS like the Olympus camera or leave both on? I guess one could experiment to see if any difference was noted.....
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Willing said:
phil from seattle said:
Willing said:
HornOUBet said:
The reason I ask is previously I have used Olympus with IBIS.....and I would switch off Panasonic lens IS and use the body IS...... if a Panasonic lens has IS, but not the compatible Dual IS, would you turn off the lens IS and use body only IS like the Olympus camera or leave both on? I guess one could experiment to see if any difference was noted.....

--
Dwight
take a peek at the world I see at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/96816407@N07/
There are 2 types of photographers....
...those that see the forest.........and those who see the trees....
Click to expand...
Just remember that if a Panny lens doesn't have the OIS then IBIS will be used. And if a Panny lens has OIS built-in then dual I.S. will be used together (OIS+IBIS). And you can not choose to use only OIS or only IBIS, has to be dual I.S. I like Olympus that allows user to choose which IS to be used in their system.
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Hmmm, I don't have a Panny body but do have several of their lenses which have an OIS on/off switch. Does mounting on a Panny body disable the switch and force OIS on? I guess I assumed wrong that you could turn off OIS to only use IBIS,
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Actually, if you put a Panny OIS lens on a Panny body with IBIS, the on/off switch allows you to turn on the Dual I.S. or turn off the Dual I.S. completely. That simple!!
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OK, then you do have the option of only using IBIS.
 
phil from seattle said:
Willing said:
phil from seattle said:
Willing said:
HornOUBet said:
The reason I ask is previously I have used Olympus with IBIS.....and I would switch off Panasonic lens IS and use the body IS...... if a Panasonic lens has IS, but not the compatible Dual IS, would you turn off the lens IS and use body only IS like the Olympus camera or leave both on? I guess one could experiment to see if any difference was noted.....

--
Dwight
take a peek at the world I see at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/96816407@N07/
There are 2 types of photographers....
...those that see the forest.........and those who see the trees....
Click to expand...
Just remember that if a Panny lens doesn't have the OIS then IBIS will be used. And if a Panny lens has OIS built-in then dual I.S. will be used together (OIS+IBIS). And you can not choose to use only OIS or only IBIS, has to be dual I.S. I like Olympus that allows user to choose which IS to be used in their system.
Click to expand...
Hmmm, I don't have a Panny body but do have several of their lenses which have an OIS on/off switch. Does mounting on a Panny body disable the switch and force OIS on? I guess I assumed wrong that you could turn off OIS to only use IBIS,
Click to expand...
Actually, if you put a Panny OIS lens on a Panny body with IBIS, the on/off switch allows you to turn on the Dual I.S. or turn off the Dual I.S. completely. That simple!!
Click to expand...
OK, then you do have the option of only using IBIS.
Click to expand...
I think you misunderstood the response. You do not have the option of using only IBIS. What he is saying is that for a lens that supports dual IS, it is either on or off completely. There is nothing in between.
 
phil from seattle said:
Willing said:
phil from seattle said:
Willing said:
HornOUBet said:
The reason I ask is previously I have used Olympus with IBIS.....and I would switch off Panasonic lens IS and use the body IS...... if a Panasonic lens has IS, but not the compatible Dual IS, would you turn off the lens IS and use body only IS like the Olympus camera or leave both on? I guess one could experiment to see if any difference was noted.....

--
Dwight
take a peek at the world I see at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/96816407@N07/
There are 2 types of photographers....
...those that see the forest.........and those who see the trees....
Click to expand...
Just remember that if a Panny lens doesn't have the OIS then IBIS will be used. And if a Panny lens has OIS built-in then dual I.S. will be used together (OIS+IBIS). And you can not choose to use only OIS or only IBIS, has to be dual I.S. I like Olympus that allows user to choose which IS to be used in their system.
Click to expand...
Hmmm, I don't have a Panny body but do have several of their lenses which have an OIS on/off switch. Does mounting on a Panny body disable the switch and force OIS on? I guess I assumed wrong that you could turn off OIS to only use IBIS,
Click to expand...
Actually, if you put a Panny OIS lens on a Panny body with IBIS, the on/off switch allows you to turn on the Dual I.S. or turn off the Dual I.S. completely. That simple!!
Click to expand...
OK, then you do have the option of only using IBIS.
Click to expand...
Again, only Dual I.S. will be used if a OIS lens attached to a IBIS body. There is no option allow you to use only IBIS or use only OIS with this combination.

Note: Dual I.S. = OIS + IBIS. if you turn off the on/off switch then both OIS and IBIS will be completely off.
 
Willing said:
phil from seattle said:
Willing said:
phil from seattle said:
Willing said:
HornOUBet said:
The reason I ask is previously I have used Olympus with IBIS.....and I would switch off Panasonic lens IS and use the body IS...... if a Panasonic lens has IS, but not the compatible Dual IS, would you turn off the lens IS and use body only IS like the Olympus camera or leave both on? I guess one could experiment to see if any difference was noted.....

--
Dwight
take a peek at the world I see at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/96816407@N07/
There are 2 types of photographers....
...those that see the forest.........and those who see the trees....
Click to expand...
Just remember that if a Panny lens doesn't have the OIS then IBIS will be used. And if a Panny lens has OIS built-in then dual I.S. will be used together (OIS+IBIS). And you can not choose to use only OIS or only IBIS, has to be dual I.S. I like Olympus that allows user to choose which IS to be used in their system.
Click to expand...
Hmmm, I don't have a Panny body but do have several of their lenses which have an OIS on/off switch. Does mounting on a Panny body disable the switch and force OIS on? I guess I assumed wrong that you could turn off OIS to only use IBIS,
Click to expand...
Actually, if you put a Panny OIS lens on a Panny body with IBIS, the on/off switch allows you to turn on the Dual I.S. or turn off the Dual I.S. completely. That simple!!
Click to expand...
OK, then you do have the option of only using IBIS.
Click to expand...
Again, only Dual I.S. will be used if a OIS lens attached to a IBIS body. There is no option allow you to use only IBIS or use only OIS with this combination.

Note: Dual I.S. = OIS + IBIS. if you turn off the on/off switch then both OIS and IBIS will be completely off.
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whoa. that seems like a misfeature. turn off the lens's OIS switch and that turns off all stabilization.
 
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