I agree that we'll keep going around this tree

Quote Originally Posted by Asmarlak
...I think any telephoto shot taken by a lens longer than 300mm would need a tripod regardless of the camera class you use or IS performance, is that satisfying enough?.
And no, this would not be "satisfying enough". It would be a huge step back since I already do a large portion of my shooting at 500mm and 1000mm (real focal length) handheld or on a monopod. But I love to imagine someday when I could use both in-lens AND in-body stabilization in concert.

As for now, I think in-body stabilization is not capable with super-telephotos and that is probably why Canon and Nikon have adopted only in-lens systems at this point in time. And super-telephotos are the realm of sports and nature shooters for reasons I stated earlier.