Great, but not very reliable
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Re: GX8 reliability.
dinoSnake wrote:
eques wrote:
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.
Correct, fully agree. But mine has a problem with the exposure compensation dial.
The rear dial is the common failure point due to the dual function of turn plus push. When mine failed parts for a DIY repair were hard to come by but I managed to find one; now, the rear dial is easily orderable via eBay and it only takes 13 screws to put it in. If one is reasonably competent with a jeweler's screwdriver (just "reasonably", not much more is needed), the repair is totally DIY capable.
GX7: I hardly ever use the push-function and still 3 dials failed.
GX8: the exp. comp. dial doesn't have a push function, it even felt rather stiff at first.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH
Olympus 12-100mm F4.0
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