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

Started Apr 21, 2018 | Discussions thread
Dave Lively Senior Member • Posts: 1,938
Re: Is the EVF on GX9 really worse than that on the GX7

toronto1818 wrote:

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.

I used a GX7 for a few years and replaced it with a GX85 when it got dust between the sensor and AA filter on my GX7.

I had the two side by side for a while and could not tell much difference between the two EVFs.  They were both usable but smaller and less clear than other EVFs I have seen,  The lack of clarity seemed due to the optics in the EVF and since the GX85 does not have the tilt EVF of the GX7 I suspect the optics are different between the two.

I have some astigmatism but don't wear glasses indoors.  Even when outside I take off my bifocals or prescription sunglasses before using the EVF to avoid the problems others have mentioned.  Since the diopter does not correct astigmatism the lack of clarity could be due to my refusal to wear glasses.  As could my not seeing any real difference between the GX7 and GX 85 EVFs.

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