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Should I upgrade my GX8 to G9?

Started Feb 26, 2020 | Discussions thread
richj20 Forum Pro • Posts: 10,181
Wanting more...

Pete2 wrote:

HRC2016 wrote:

How is your current camera failing you?

Good reminder. I am very happy user but I suppose you are always wanting more.

Ah, yes! This is how companies keep consumers wanting a newer version. I still have a GX8 and haven't been tempted by what the G9 offers.

However, much depends on what you photograph, and if the newer "features" will improve your results, then that is motive enough.

There are three things that can be better in G9;

1. The best thing for me in GX8 is EVF. Using that you can easily see where the camera is focusing even with glasses. The EVF in G9 is supposed to be even better. But no tilting which is a minus.

A minus for me also. I was kneeling for this framing:

2. G9 stabilizer is better. Good in low light.

I have hand held the 100-400mm bazooka below 1/60 sec.

Panasonic 100-400mm with DUAL IS

I would think you could hand hold the smaller 12-35mm a lot slower than that!

A quick test:

Panasonic 12-35mm original version, with DUAL IS

Again, how slow of a shutter speed do you require?!

3. G9 ergonomics is little better. But that comes with bigger size and weight.

In what way better? Have you handled it?

I haven't investigated because I'm not dissatisfied with how the GX8 handles in my hands.

- Richard

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