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Gx85 for Travel?

Started Mar 18, 2017 | Discussions thread
StevenN Senior Member • Posts: 1,551
Re: Gx85 for Travel?

Jeff4500 wrote:

I sold my EP5 and the two kit lenses yesterday. My "normal" cameras are 2 Gx8's. I plan on doing some traveling with the wife this year and need a small camera that does video and good stills. Normally I travel with the Gx8/12-35 and Oly 75-300 II, but on family trips I have used the EP5 and two kit lenses to keep things simple.

I have lots of lenses but will travel with the Oly 9-18mm, perhaps the Pany 14, and the 35-100mm f4 if I get the Gx85. Have to keep both the lenses and camera small. Budget is right at the Gx85 price of $600.

The Gx85 just seems like a the obvious choice, am I wrong?

I think it's a great choice. I'm planning a trip to the Caribbean this fall and I will be bringing my GX85 with the Panasonic 12-32mm and 45-150mm lenses. I may bring a Pan/Leica 15mm with me if I buy one by then.

My heavy Nikon D750 and its lenses are not something I want to lug around on a trip.

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