GH4 POWER OIS jitter issue

I got an answer from Panasonic factory about my many questions of Panasonic 14-140 f3.5-5.6 OIS jittering in video. They said that those jittering Youtube example videos I have posted to them looks normal and the the OIS works in factory standards (pretty low standards) and there is nothing wrong.


It is not a surprise, what else they can say. They said the same thing about 35-100 f2.8 and still they made the FW fix. But now they cant say that they have not heard about the issue of 14-140 II.


Here is one more example of "normal working OIS" in Panasonic 14-140mm f3.5-5.6. Is that normal for you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S82ff3rKKzI
 
Vesku said:
I got an answer from Panasonic factory about my many questions of Panasonic 14-140 f3.5-5.6 OIS jittering in video. They said that those jittering Youtube example videos I have posted to them looks normal and the the OIS works in factory standards (pretty low standards) and there is nothing wrong.


It is not a surprise, what else they can say. They said the same thing about 35-100 f2.8 and still they made the FW fix. But now they cant say that they have not heard about the issue of 14-140 II.


Here is one more example of "normal working OIS" in Panasonic 14-140mm f3.5-5.6. Is that normal for you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S82ff3rKKzI
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Haha wow, that's actually worse than having no stabilization at all. I don't understand why they couldn't just stick to their old system that worked well.
 
I think you can tell by now that Panasonic's policy is to deny any flaws... BUT there is a chance they will fix flaws if enough people bark about it. Panasonic has shown they listen to customers when developing the GH series of cameras, but service is a different area of the company, probably working with a restrictive budget (deny service whenever possible!). The best we can do as consumers it keep after manufacturers about products with flaws. It sucks when a company claims a flawed product is working "to spec", but that's just some low level employee spewing company policy. If they hear enough people bark, they just might make the effort to pass the complaints up to people who can actually DO SOMETHING to fix them.

Obviously, Panasonic has fixed lens issues with firmware fixes. I had nearly given up on the 35-100mm lens, but thanks to the firmware update, I received one last week. I have to think enough complaints about the 35-100 lens instigated a program to fix it. The same could happen with other lenses, but people have to keep speaking up. Write to Panasonic. Find a local area Panasonic rep to talk to. Talk to the store you bought your defective lens from. Complaining on internet forums isn't going initiate change.
 
The new Olympus E-M5 mk2 has amazing IBIS stabilization for video and good video quality too. If Panasonic wants to keep its lead in video they must improve OIS for video and especially with their flagship kit lens 14-140 mk2.
 
kb99 said:
So I updated my 35-100 and tried it out. I have to concur with what others have said: Better, but not good enough for me.
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I came to the same conclusion and sold my Lumix 35-100mm f/2.8 a few weeks ago. It's fine for still photo work or video work with a tripod or physical stabilizer, but the whole point of having the OIS was to be able to shoot smooth handheld video with zero jitter. ( I think I will invest in the Olympus PRO 40-150mm f/2.8 instead )

BTW, the Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.7 OIS lens is jitter-free. ( my new headshot lens )
 
TheDingo said:
I came to the same conclusion and sold my Lumix 35-100mm f/2.8 a few weeks ago. It's fine for still photo work or video work with a tripod or physical stabilizer, but the whole point of having the OIS was to be able to shoot smooth handheld video with zero jitter. ( I think I will invest in the Olympus PRO 40-150mm f/2.8 instead )

BTW, the Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.7 OIS lens is jitter-free. ( my new headshot lens )
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I am currently running with the LX100 and GX7 with 35-100/2.8 for longer shots. My 35-100/2.8 after the January firmware upgrade still has way too much jitter. There is no jitter in the LX100 OIS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1sNjEfD3GE

I'm thinking of going back to Olympus as I prefer the colours (skin tones) and they have improved video with the EM5-II. Too bad as I really liked the LX100/GX7 with 35-100/2.8 combo.
 
aljudy said:
Is this test sensible with OIS on and on a tripod?
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That tripod seems to vibrate in wind just a little like in very steady hand held shooting. Canon stabilizes it, Panasonic not. (That example is not mine).

I have tested my 14-140 II in tripod and OIS on. If the tripod is rock steady the OIS is not adding any more vibration but if the tripod vibrates the OIS cant smooth it.

Has anyone opinion if Canon OIS is generally better that Panasonic Power OIS?
 
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