dhsimmonds
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The last few posts reference dual image stabilisation is very interesting, if for no other reason that the 4/3 open platform details as originally set up by Olympus for the E-1, specified if I remember correctly that no competitive advantage should be available to designers of products signing up to their platform should gain any uniquely competitive design advantage. ie Any lens , flashgun etc produced by a partner to the 4/3 partnership must be able to be used on another's camera body etc. So far in approx. ten or more years this has held good and strong with both Leica and Panasonic upholding that principle, albeit Leica pulled out of 4/3 during their difficultes. OK Panasonic went down the lens IS route and Olympus the sensor I.S routes but either could be used on either camera. Probably Olympus gaining here as the Panny lenses could be used on their bodies by switching off the lens IS if so required. Certainly on my Panny 100-300 better results were obtained by using IBIS in favour of lens IS.
Now the ball game has shifted as both lenses reach 600mm or more where IBIS has reached it's limits of usefulness. Panny has already shifted to sensor stabilisation in their latest bodies and continued lens IS on their longest lenses. Oly have made the biggest change, by now offering lens IS on their longest new lens. I suppose that this is a must for them due to the fixed focal length. Dual IS is probably belt and braces for them. For Panny it was a no brainer as they already have both.
It remains to be seen whether the latest firmware for the Oly Pro camera (E-M1) will allow for dual IS when using the Panaleica DG100-400! (dual IS is almost a must as this lens can be used at FL well below 300mm)
There is no doubt that the 4/3 and m4/3 platform continue to provide a fantastic source of excellent lenses and flashguns etc than just about any other platform.
Now the ball game has shifted as both lenses reach 600mm or more where IBIS has reached it's limits of usefulness. Panny has already shifted to sensor stabilisation in their latest bodies and continued lens IS on their longest lenses. Oly have made the biggest change, by now offering lens IS on their longest new lens. I suppose that this is a must for them due to the fixed focal length. Dual IS is probably belt and braces for them. For Panny it was a no brainer as they already have both.
It remains to be seen whether the latest firmware for the Oly Pro camera (E-M1) will allow for dual IS when using the Panaleica DG100-400! (dual IS is almost a must as this lens can be used at FL well below 300mm)
There is no doubt that the 4/3 and m4/3 platform continue to provide a fantastic source of excellent lenses and flashguns etc than just about any other platform.