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Is the EVF on GX9 really worse than that on the GX7

Started Apr 21, 2018 | Discussions thread
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Re: Is the EVF on GX9 really worse than that on the GX7

toronto1818 wrote:

JakeJY wrote:

nevada5 wrote:

DiffractionLtd wrote:

If you shoot a lot of manual lens stuff on the fly, you'll notice and appreciate the GX7 is better. If all you do is use the finder to compose, it probably won't matter. If you can use the magnifying feature most of the time, either camera is fine.

Same specs - what did you find different when using them? In what way was the GX7 EVF better?

It would be possible if the EVF optics (the diopter and lens) are different. We already know from the specs and media reporting that the display panel is the same.

However, there is zero evidence there is any difference in the optics between the GX7, GX85, and GX9 EVF. There are some differences in eye sensor placement, and the eyecup, but I don't think any difference in optics.

The magnification (0.7x), eyepoint (17.5mm), diopter range (-4 to +3) are exactly the same between the three cameras.

I had gx7 and gx85 briefly. Gx7 was ok viewfinder but not great. Gx85 was unusable for me. I wear glasses and it was very difficult to see clearly. Have not tried gx9 yet.

The gx8 vf is excellent. The G9 even better... best in its class.

That sort of feedback is the reason I started this thread. There is a notable lack of consistency between the various accounts of user experience.

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