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Buyer's Regret: GX8

Started Jun 3, 2017 | Discussions thread
Dostoy Contributing Member • Posts: 556
Re: Sometimes you get the bear...
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jalywol wrote:

and sometimes the bear gets you.

I like the GX8 a lot. However, if a camera doesn't work for you, then it doesn't work for you, and you should sell it and move on.

Unfortunate, I know, but it is what it is. I ended up with that happening with the EM1. Great camera, but made me nuts. Sold it after 6 months. It happens.

Good luck!

-J

I think jalywol has summed the situation up well: Different cameras will suit different users. And, quite rightly, there's a considerable subjective factor when it comes to whether a camera handles comfortably.

I handled the GX8 a bit in the camera store, and decided that the form-factor wasn't right for me. I prefer the EM1.

One thing there's no doubt about, though: the EVF on the GX8 is SUPERB! Large, detailed, and tilt-able. Yes, the EM1 EVF is excellent, but Panasonic went one better with the GX8!

Thankfully, we m43 users have an extensive range of bodies and lenses to choose from. I'm so glad that Olympus and Panasonic teamed up with the m43 standard.

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