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Panasonic GX8

Started Dec 8, 2015 | Questions thread
martinib Forum Member • Posts: 98
Re: Panasonic GX8
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I upgraded from E-M5 to GX8 a couple of months ago. After a little acclimatisation, I much prefer the general handling and ergonomics of the GX8.

Regarding the EVF, I certainly find myself using it much more often than I did on the E-M5. The placement to the side works for me and I often tilt it up about 15 degrees or so as I find that more comfortable. Resolution is noticeably better - I had high expectations so wasn't blown away at first but going back to the E-M5's EVF would hurt now.

For my uses, I have found the IBIS in the GX8 to be perfectly adequate. I haven't tested it as such but have definitely not noticed it to be a retrograde step from that in the E-M5 - it really isn't anything I think about. Note I also have the PL 25/1.4.

It's also true what people say about the menus being better - think I know my way around the GX8 better now than I did my E-M5 after 3.5 years.

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