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Will you upgrade from GX7 to a GX8?

Started Jul 16, 2015 | Polls thread
Chrisada Regular Member • Posts: 211
Re: Will you upgrade from GX7 to a GX8?

I moved from GX7 to GH4, and I'm contemplating the GX8 right now.

Reason for GX7 -> GH4

  • DFD
  • Face/eye detection
  • Better handling with the grip and more physical buttons
  • Much better battery life
  • 4K video and better codec was actually just a bonus for me, but I grew to appreciate them

As I see it, going GH4 -> GX8 I keep most of the benefits except battery life, with the additional benefits of:

  • New sensor
  • IBIS
  • Weight reduction

Post-focus just a gimmick

Lack of built-in flash does not bother me at all. Never used them. When I need flash, it's the FL-600R or FL-50, or trigger and studio flash.

Less video features do not bother me. I've never fully utilized them on the GH4.

I will miss the dedicated ISO, WB, exposure compensation buttons. They are perfectly placed on the GH4

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