Olympus Explains: 5-Axis Sync Image Stabilization (IS) Technology Makes Impressive Handheld Photography Possible for Super-Telephoto Shooting

Olympus explains industry-first 5-Axis Sync Image stabilization (IS) technology, which applies to the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO lens, as follows:

Olympus OM-D E-M1 (firmware version 4.0) silver camera + Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO lens

To further enhance image stabilization (IS) for super-telephoto shooting, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO lens is equipped with an in-lens IS system. When attached to an OM-D E-M1 or E-M5 Mark II, it works together with the camera’s in-body IS to form a 5-axis Sync IS system, providing the world’s best image stabilization performance, equivalent to six shutter speed steps. This new technology makes beautiful handheld photography possible even at a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 600mm.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO lens: Official sample image

*Sync IS is available on the Olympus E-M1 and E-M5 Mark II cameras:

in OM-D cameras* to deliver an astounding 6 shutter steps of performance, ensuring crisp, clear telephoto images, even off tripod. Explore unique angles like low-to-the-ground macros and overhead nature shots. Sync IS also enables the fastest, most high-precision AF in its class, which includes 600mm equivalent DSLR lenses." — Synchronized Image Stabilization: “The in-lens stabilization on the M.Zuiko 300mm f4.0 IS PRO lens works in complete harmony with the 5-Axis Image Stabilization in OM-D cameras* to deliver an astounding 6 shutter steps of performance, ensuring crisp, clear telephoto images, even off tripod. Explore unique angles like low-to-the-ground macros and overhead nature shots. Sync IS also enables the fastest, most high-precision AF in its class, which includes 600mm equivalent DSLR lenses.”

The following video presents 5 axis Sync Image Stabilization:

Meet the new M.ZUIKO 300mm f4.0 IS PRO lens. Dustproof, splashproof and with a 5-axis image stabilization switch, this lens changes the game for telephoto photography. Learn more here: http://olym.ps/T7t0W2