Originally posted by vinzer Thing is, though, I think Panasonic has long advocated and used in-lens stabilization in their offerings. I'm still waiting to see if a manufacturer using in-body stabilization can implement it. On a semi-related note, I believe the E-520 has a function to simulate IS when shooting via live view, but that may be more software-driven than the actual SSWF engine doing the trick.
Oh.. surprise, surprise... listen up folks, I am about to say something nice about Pentax.
(too much?)
The more I learn about the differences between in-camera and in-lens stabilization, the more I am convinced that Pentax got this one right-on!
Like everyone is always saying, every lens will work! That is certainly one advantage.
In-lens stabilization means a heavier, more expensive lens. It means fewer lenses are going to be available. It means the lens is more prone to failure (debatable perhaps). It also means in-lens can produce image quality problems when the lens is steady on a tripod (some Canon lenses automatically shut off SR when they are mounted).
With the Pentax technology, SR will improve and all your lenses are invited for the ride. Canon, on the other hand, when the SR technology improves, you're still stuck with the old technology until you upgrade each lens.
I could go on... but Kudos to Pentax!
But SR isn't that important to me. I certainly didn't have it 10 years ago.
Keep in mind, like anti-lock brakes, SR may give you a false sense of security. SR can't fix everything and that shot you think is perfect because you had SR on, might disappoint. Better to take many shots, and hold the camera as steady as possible every time.