Why is the EM5 so much more popular than the GH3?

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Re: Becuase the GH-3 is...
In reply to number_6, 5 months ago

My take, I am gh2 video and still shooter for a long time. I hesitated buying a gh3 because of the various issues. Fell in love with the specs and looks of the Oly. Figured I'd get one as a still shooter and keep the gh2. Got one- very hard for me to hold. Got the grip, better.

People in this thread are going on about the size of the gh3, but when traveling, and I travel alot, weight is just as important. Oly 400g, gh3 550g. If you add just the grip part 102.5, getting close, add the other part-126g, the oly weighs more, then add the little flash (gh3 built in) even more, and, gh3 battery lasts longer, maybe enough not to carry a second battery.

The weight and fiddling with add ons adds up. Add the sound in and headphone out jacks and the better handling(for me) and video, and I think I will get in line for a gh3, and do it all in one camera.

Well not really, I have fallen in love with the sigma dp2 merrill. Now this is a stills shooter. So I am happy carrying two cameras, and with my various 4/3 lenses, feel I have the bases covered.

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