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Replacing My G12: G7X MkII, G1X Mk II or ?

Started Feb 19, 2018 | Discussions thread
geepondy Senior Member • Posts: 2,303
Re: Decision Yet? Re: Replacing My G12: G7X MkII, G1X Mk II or ?

I replaced my G15 with a G7X because the G5X wasn't available at the time but do miss the ability to use an external flash. The The G5X EVF (I use one at work) is of course much nicer then the poor G15 OVF but that is less of a concern for me personally. Had the G5X been available at the time I upgraded, that would have been the natural progression for me. The G5X (along with G7X I and G3X) is not a particularly quick camera but if you compare to the G15, it's not bad. It actually focuses quicker but has sluggish shot to shot times. The non-existent raw burst mode was also not a factor for me.

Having said that, after now owning the G7X II which is light years faster, it would be hard for me to go back to the G7X/G5X. Also, one thing the G15 does excel at over the newer GX offerings is the macro and close up focusing. For that reason alone, I did not sell it and for work use where I sometimes do close up photography of PCB boards, I actually prefer it over the available G5X.

John McCormack wrote:

Sorry if I missed it, but did you make a decision about replacing the G12. I'm looking at replacing my G15 (now sold) and have pretty much decided on the G5 X myself. I don't see any update coming before Photokina in September. Thanks.

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