Handling Panasonic GX9 - not too sure

LittleWeHo wrote:

Thanks for the review. 15 months with the EM5 and I'm already suffering GAS. I checked it out in store and saw not much size difference between these bodies (I was hoping for smaller).

I am itching to upgrade from EM5II to GX9 for these reasons:

- EM5II focus is flaky and tends to rear focus. GX9 seems faster and more accurate with P12-60, but not sure how it performs w/ Oly 12-40. What do you think?

- Tilt screen. I can't stand the "fully fiddly" screen

How do you feel about the IBIS having used Oly and Pana lenses on the GX9?

GAS is pretty common among us photographers!

EM5Mk2 focus is good, but not the best I agree. Of course, I also shoot Nikon FX for sports so I'm used to some heavy hitting focus specs so I'm a bit biased... still, I think the Panasonic would probably have more hits. I'll know more as I keep trying it out.

I'm with you on the fully articulating screen. I find it takes too long to flip out, and then it's hanging out, so I keep worrying I'm going to hit it and snap it off!

Haven't had a chance to try the IBIS fully yet. Again, coming from Nikon and Fuji where half the time there isn't any stabilization if there's none on a particular lens or in body, I've just gotten used to holding really still or stabilizing the body against something solid.

One trick I use if I'm shooting slow shutter with no stabilization is I'll draw my elbows in slightly into almost a guard position (borrowed from my martial arts background - ha!), exhale slightly, and take two photos in quick succession. The second photo is usually okay. Maybe.