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Good cheap second to my g85

Started Dec 16, 2020 | Discussions thread
alcelc
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Re: Good cheap second to my g85
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JakeJY wrote:

Tom Caldwell wrote:

Is the GX8 actually smaller?

I have the GX85 and GX7 and frankly I use them interchangeably and don’t really notice the difference despite the “updates” they are basically much the same camera in use.

AFAIK these cameras are only “smaller” because they are flat tp humpless and (almost) gripless - they pack in a bag much easier.

Nor would I consider them second-rate as backup.

The GX85 has Dual IS and 4K and overall the interface/options is going to be more similar given it is from the same era as the G85. I remember one sticking point for example is the older cameras like GX7 don't have Auto-ISO in manual mode (but GX85 does, although it still doesn't have EC in manual). You do lose the tilt EVF though.

100%.

More over, the 4K video, 4K photo, post focus, 4 bracketing in stead of 1 on GX7, the fantastic Dial Operation Switch, DFD, and a new m-shutter... Not to mention that removal of AA filter makes SOOC jpg from GX85 visibly sharper. Also the improved jpg engine allows GX85 to use ISO3200, a stop higher than GX7 for cleaner SOOC JPG as well. Then while GX7 can produce hot pixel free image upto <5" without LENR, GX85 can do upto 60".

A lot of  reasons to go for GX85 rather than GX7, except for the upward tilteable evf, deeper hand grip and 12 bits e-shutter.

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