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I need some help ...

Started Sep 27, 2016 | Discussions thread
Skeeterbytes Forum Pro • Posts: 23,186
Re: I need some help ...

I was astonished to unbox my GM5 and discover it's smaller than my LX3 and LX5. Had never seen one prior to ordering--how do they do that?

As an E-M1 alternative it's perfect, and perfectly small with the kit zoom or small prime. Maybe not "pocketable" per se, other than cargo shorts or jacket, but basically a no-penalty every day carry camera giving images on par with the E-M1. Just accept its many feature limitations compared to the bigger camera, especially the lack of direct controls and the 1/500 top mechanical shutter speed. The utter silence when shooting is frankly eerie, perhaps explaining the goofy faux shutter sound that's on by default.

Cheers,

Rick

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