Does the Image Stabilizer function in the E-P1 work with Olympus OM-series lenses?
The Image Stabilizer function in the E-P1 can be applied to OM-series manual lenses. The Image Stabilizer function must know the focal length of the attached lens in order to apply the correct compensation to the sensor when the camera senses camera shake. Zuiko Digital lenses, being “smart” lenses, automatically provide this information from the firmware in the lens to the firmware in the camera body. Manual lenses contain no electronics, so focal length information must be entered manually by the photographer. The MF-2 OM Lens Adapter is required to attach an OM-Series lens to the Four Thirds mount on the E-P1. To purchase the MF-2 OM Lens Adapter (Item 260051) from the Olympus Store, click here. To set the focal length of an OM-Series lens do the following: • Open the IMAGE STABILIZER screen using the Live Control, Super Control Panel or camera menu. • Press and release the [] button. • Set the focal length using the Sub Dial or the Up or Down arrow keys, and then press the [OK] but
