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Great, but not very reliable

Started Oct 1, 2020 | User reviews thread
leorimkus
OP leorimkus Senior Member • Posts: 1,735
Re: Great, but not very reliable

jeffharris wrote:

GX7 is a classic. Bought mine new right after launch in 2013. Still have it, but rarely use it.

The down button on the rear pad failed, so it only goes up. Other than that, it’s been rock solid.

Still hate the EVF.

Why not check out a used GX8? It’s a MUCH better camera on every level. Image quality, feature set and handling. The EVF is fantastic compared to the GX7’s meager peep-hole.

I have absolutely no problems with the EVF.
GX8 is bigger. That's a big deal for me. And it's still 3x more expensive. I can replace two more GX7s instead - plus I have spare parts for DIY

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