Shutter shock

[sapper]

I read somewhere about shutter shock using an EM 1.
Do mirrorless cameras suffer from shutter shock?

[wornish]

Re: Shutter shock

If using mechanical shutter then yes they can do just as a DSLR.
When using electronic shutter No.
The downside of electronic shutter though is that moving objects can suffer from rolling shutter effect which distorts the appearance of them in some circumstances.

[pdk42]

Re: Shutter shock

I've seen shutter shock from nearly all the u43 cameras I've owned, although the effects vary a lot according to the lens being used, and of course the shutter speed.

- E-PL5 and E-P5: Severe issues with some lenses in the 1/100 to 1/180 range. Worst lens was the PZ 14-42. The EFCS firmware fix on the E-P5 fixed it pretty effectively.

- E-M5: Not too bad, but the 75mm provoked it at around 1/180s.

- E-M1: Again, not too bad but can be seen using longer lenses. Using EFCS fixes it almost completely. For maximum protection, use the "Release Lag: short" option.

- E-M1ii: So far I've seen nothing. However, I use the electronic shutter nearly all the time!

[Phill D]

Re: Shutter shock

My EM1 mk1 suffered quite badly at first using my 14-140 Lumix lens. However, the firmware fix and recommended setting changes sorted it completely.
As for the EM1 mk2 as Paul said I've not seen it so far either.
Dave just curious, why do you ask? are you having some issues?

[sapper]

Re: Shutter shock

My EM1 mk1 suffered quite badly at first using my 14-140 Lumix lens. However, the firmware fix and recommended setting changes sorted it completely.
As for the EM1 mk2 as Paul said I've not seen it so far either.
Dave just curious, why do you ask? are you having some issues?

No Phil, no issues for me, I just saw someone mention it on an Oly FB Page.

[Ross the fiddler]

Re: Shutter shock

After the E-M1 had been updated in FW the sequential shooting also allowed Anti-Shock for each frame, so I prefer to use Anti-Sh Slow Sequential (AF each frame) for most shooting. The E-M1 Mk II has a better system for the shutter mechanism having a damped mounting & possibly why it is also so quite, so shutter shock is much less likely (although still has Anti-Shock feature which I also use).

[sapper]

Re: Shutter shock

It's all very complicated for this bear with a small brain.

[Ross the fiddler]

Re: Shutter shock

It's all very complicated for this bear with a small brain.

I can at least show you the Drive Mode I regularly prefer to use.



Anti-Shock needs to be enabled for the E-M1 (at the latest FW). Set Menu 2, Anti-Shock to 0 Seconds for the function for the above. See page 171 in the E-M1 Version 4 Manual.

[RobEW]

Re: Shutter shock

I'm confused by this subject as well. There's loads of advice and speculation on this and other forums, sometimes not unanimous.

Consensus seems to be to specify 0 seconds for antishock (diamond)and silent (heart) drive in shooting menu 2, and also release lag-time short in custom menu C.

However my impression is that using silent or anti-shock drive modes has a lot of repercussions and implications, including preventing flash from working. And other things which I think I do so vered but can't remember. Seems like a big trade off. And I'm not sure how is know whether my images are affected by shutter shock. Might they be clearer if I used anti shock mode? All a bit confusing.

It would be lovely to have a simple, clear, authoritative summary somewhere, preferably from Olympus.

[RobEW]

Re: Shutter shock

I'm confused by this subject as well. There's loads of advice and speculation on this and other forums, sometimes not unanimous.

Consensus seems to be to specify 0 seconds for antishock (diamond)and silent (heart) drive in shooting menu 2, and also release lag-time short in custom menu C.

However my impression is that using silent it anti-shock drive modes has a lot of repercussions and implications, including preventing flash from working. Seems like a big trade off. And I'm not sure how is know whether my images are affected by shutter shock. Might they be clearer if I used anti shock mode? All a bit confusing.