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?

No, I don't think you're wrong, as I got one about a month ago and feel it's perfect for your intended use.

It's the rangefinder style that Olympus still refuses to make, i.e. one with EVF and flash built in. Mine fits in a tiny Tamrac 5693 bag that has my 20/1.7 in the front zipper pocket.

It has the in-body dual stabilization for great stills and video that you'll be using on the fly. I'm impressed with the images that you can get with no "anti-aliasing filter."

As another poster mentioned you can do, I charge my battery with my Anker iPhone USB charger in camera while on the go. But also mine came in a package with a charger and extra 3rd party battery so that's nice to have if you don't have time to recharge.

The microphone that's built in is not as ineffective as some reviews might lead you to believe. I just used my GX85 to record some videos of musicians and was impressed with the results.

I think you will really like it.