Buyer's Regret: GX8

axlotl wrote:

jeffharris wrote:

Every camera I've ever owned has required a period of ME adjusting to IT.

I went from GH2 to GX7, with a brief dalliance with a GX1… to GX8. For me the GX8 is the best of the bunch on pretty much every level.

I hit the DISP button on ALL of them at first. It took a little time and micro adjustments of MY grip to keep from hitting it. That doesn't excuse the placement. For me, the GX7 was much worse, especially with the grievous placement of the right side strap lug.

I also added Fotodiox thumb grips to both the GX7 and GX8, which probably helps me avoid the DISP button, too. Lately, I find it mysteriously switching to burst mode. Hmmmm.

As for yellow-ish tint, I've not seen that, but I generally shoot RAW. When I do shoot JPEGs I've always thought the GX8 delivers excellent color. Maybe yours does need recalibration or adjusting the color settings.

Hi Jeff, Fair enough, If I had to choose between the GH2, GX7, GX1 and GX8 I would also pick the GX8.

BUT the G80/85 provides much better ergonomics than any of those models. I find it a much more user friendly device. And it has some technology goodies such as the EM shutter and EFCS which make it a very appealing package.

I haven't tried the G80/85 yet. I stay away from B&H to cut down on needless temptation. Lenses have a habit of following me home. 😃

I kind of got hooked on the streamlined rangefinder style. And I wish the GX8 grip felt as nice as the GX7, only was beefier. Can't have everything.