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Panasonic G85 from an Olympus user

Started Nov 20, 2016 | Discussions thread
Bruce Clarke
Bruce Clarke Senior Member • Posts: 2,690
Re: Back LCD
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Interesting Michael, I've had Oly bodies for years too (E-500, E-1, E-520, E-3, E-5, E-M5 and E-M1). I was planning to get the E-M1 II, but it's a speed machine (which I rarely need), and the first flagship from Oly I don't think I can justify at the current price. I might get another E-M1 to replace the E-M5, but also been eyeing up the G80 (as it is in the UK). It's got a proper grip, weather-sealed, and IBIS that will work in IS2 mode with my excellent Panasonic f2.8 pair (12-35 and 35-100) that I've used on my Oly bodies since they came out. It's also a sensible price. I could get the E-M5 II, but would have to get the grip too, which I always use on my E-M5, so it's added hassle. It's sad Oly didn't upgrade the E-M1 in its current current form using the same grip and battery. The Mk II should really have been called the E-M1S as a specialist pro speed machine in the manner of Canon and Sony.

Regarding polarising sunglasses, I assume you have prescription ones? If not, have you tried non-polarising sunglasses? I have a superb pair of Oakleys with transition and varifocal lenses that are fine with EVFs and LCDs, if a little dark at times.

Bruce

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