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GH2 $175 worth getting?

Started Jan 7, 2018 | Discussions thread
pannumon Veteran Member • Posts: 4,130
Re: GH2 $175 worth getting?
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Is it body-only of is lens included? If any lens is included, it's very good price, otherwise the price is... ...fair!

I think the re-sale value of this camera will not change much anymore, so it's a safe bet in that sense. The multi-aspect ratio functionality of the sensor is very nice, I suggest to map aspect ratio selection to Fn1 or some other button.

I don't like the focus mode dial on the left side, I prefer to change it the normal Panasonic way using left keypad button (Fn2). This is probably not a big deal for you, especially if you shoot MF. It's easy to get magnified view by pressing the dial on back of the camera. Unfortunately, this camera does not have picture-in-picture magnification, although the slightly newer model G3 does have it. G3 does not have a good grip, but G5 does.

Also note that the auto-ISO does not work very well with manual focus lenses on older Panasonic bodies. In practice I shoot in A-mode, and set ISO and exposure compensation from the camera. IIRC, shooting in S-mode, setting shutter speed and exp. compensation from camera and using auto-ISO does not work as it should.

If the main purpose of the camera is to use it with manual focus lenses, then perhaps other than µ4/3 cameras should be considered. Some higher-end Samsung NX model perhaps?

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