New camera wanted - replacement for Lumix GX7

brentbrent wrote:

alcelc wrote:

dinoSnake wrote:

The GX8 is the only camera you can still buy new that has the high speed shutter of the GX7. 1/8000 top shutter, 1/250 X-sync, plus best titling viewfinder, 20mp, best 4K video (unlimited length), and other details The compromises are somewhat larger body, no built-in flash, Dual I.S. (not "2"), can have shutter shock with certain lenses.

As GX8 does not use a floating 5-axis sensor, the Dual IS is on a more primitive side than the later DUAL IS of GX85/8, or DUAL IS 2 of G85/95, G9 & GH5. And the IBIS is not video supported IIRC.

Those who haven't actually owned a GX8 and instead rely on lists of specs may not have any idea just how good a camera it is.

GX8 had been on my upgrade list for a whole year after my wife took over GX7 from me and let me used GX1. A few times testing in showroom, not found GX8 bad but can't get over the size issue as a RF body.

It is a premium model, but in reality it is a fact that it has some shortage from newer models. If you are happy with it, totally fine.

However, I personally prefer a newer model whenever possible on the technology demanding product. I suppose if you buy a new iphone today,  you might not look for a iPhone 5 or 6 but will pick a newer model as long as your budget allows? When GX9 is not more expansive than GX8, or GX85 is under deep discount currently, I shall always suggest to get a newer model.

I am totally agreed with you that GX8 is still a powerful shooting machine. A reason that its latest gray market price is higher than G85 and GX9.

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