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GH2 $175 worth getting?

Started Jan 7, 2018 | Discussions thread
TomFid Veteran Member • Posts: 4,000
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M_digicapt wrote:

I was offered a GH2 with 38** shutter actuations, but heavily used for video.

I have an E-PM2 which for the most part I'm really happy with. But I started using several heavy manual lenses and a good grip is a necessity...

Originally, I was thinking of getting a G2 or something cheaper, because I don't want to spend a lot of money now, plan to get a better body in a not to distant future, and it would not be my main body and I'm OK with 12mp...

I don't shoot video or use/need a lot of dials. Plus no Ibis... Is the GH2 worth getting?

Thanks

It's a great camera (I still have one, converted to infrared).

However ...

A lot depends on what "heavily used" really means.  If the LCD is scratched and grip's worn out, for example, 175 seems steep.

If those heavier lenses you're using are teles, I'd look for something with EFCS or e-shutter.

There appears to be an arbitrage opportunity on ebay right now, because used GH2s with the 14-140 Mk1 (5.8) are occasionally selling for $250, and the lens alone is nearly worth that. So, with a bit of luck and horse trading, you might be able to get the body for very little (net).

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