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Should I part exchange GX7 to E-M1+grip for €443?

Started Nov 27, 2015 | Polls
gergei1 Regular Member • Posts: 322
Should I part exchange GX7 to E-M1+grip for €443?

As title says:

Got an offer to part exchange my Lumix GX7 for a brand new Olympus E-M1 with battery grip for €443.

I love my GX7, but I also love the ergonomics and extra battery power of the E-M1 with a grip. And it seems such a sweet deal. But I have to make up my mind today.

What would you guys do?

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Get the E-M1. You'll love the grip!
71.4% 5  votes
Keep the GX7. You'll miss silent mode!
28.6% 2  votes
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Thomas Mattisson Forum Member • Posts: 71
Re: Should I part exchange GX7 to E-M1+grip for €443?

Just noticed that Cyberphoto in Sweden has the E-M1 + grip for 6990 SEK, and you can also get 900 SEK cashback from Olympus. Might be a better alternative...

OP gergei1 Regular Member • Posts: 322
Re: Should I part exchange GX7 to E-M1+grip for €443?

Thomas Mattisson wrote:

Just noticed that Cyberphoto in Sweden has the E-M1 + grip for 6990 SEK, and you can also get 900 SEK cashback from Olympus. Might be a better alternative...

Yes Thomas, they are the ones who offered 2000 SEK for my GX7 if I get the E-M1 for that price.

I valet och kvalet, som det heter

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FrankS009
FrankS009 Veteran Member • Posts: 6,557
Re: Should I part exchange GX7 to E-M1+grip for €443?

Its like lenses, which camera body will help you to do the photography you love to do, which one will help you carry out your "vision?"

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Dr Hal Senior Member • Posts: 2,186
Re: Should I part exchange GX7 to E-M1+grip for €443?
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One of the worst moves, for me, that I ever made was when I traded my GX 1 for the Olympus EM 5.  I was never comfortable with the Oly menu system. It is a labyrinthe.  I gave it to my son and bought a GX7.  Love the Panny menu system compared to the Oly system.

Hal

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OP gergei1 Regular Member • Posts: 322
Re: Should I part exchange GX7 to E-M1+grip for €443?

Thanks for the input guys!

Eventually I caved and ordered the E-M1 with a grip for €662.

But I'm not trading in the GX7 - I like it in every possible way.

I am just too curious about the E-M1 to not jump on a deal like that.

And I figure that in case I don't like it I will probably be able to sell it on with a not too large loss after trying it out properly for a few moths.

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Sherlock74
Sherlock74 Contributing Member • Posts: 602
Re: Should I part exchange GX7 to E-M1+grip for €443?

Please keep us all updated. I am having a similar dilemma but love the Panasonic menu layout, not so keen on the Oly Menu!

OP gergei1 Regular Member • Posts: 322
Re: Should I part exchange GX7 to E-M1+grip for €443?

Sherlock74 wrote:

Please keep us all updated. I am having a similar dilemma but love the Panasonic menu layout, not so keen on the Oly Menu!

I will Sherlock!

My plan is to make some systematic comparisons between the E-M1 and my Lumixes (G6 & GX7).

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