Lumix G85 this is Panasonic's Sleeper Camera

Some may think my review of the G85 is "late to the party" as some have suggested regarding other reviews I've done in the past. But unlike many, I actually use the cameras I'm reviewing in my daily work, preferring to spend time with each model as opposed to just writing what's already in the manual.

I've found the G85 is one heck of a lot of camera for the money. New features over the G7 such as:

Lappet-faced vulture, Masai Mara Game Reserve, from a recent shoot in Kenya G85 with Leica 100-400mm

-Serious weather sealing

-Dual IS version 2

-Stronger metal chassis

-Magnetic electronic shutter (think no shutter shock)

-Economy Mode (think longer battery life)

-New side door for SD card

-Better DFD AF (Image above)

If you're interested you can read more at http://naturalexposures.com/panasonic-lumix-g85-review/

danieljcox wrote:

Some may think my review of the G85 is "late to the party" as some have suggested regarding other reviews I've done in the past. But unlike many, I actually use the cameras I'm reviewing in my daily work, preferring to spend time with each model as opposed to just writing what's already in the manual.

I've found the G85 is one heck of a lot of camera for the money. New features over the G7 such as:

Lappet-faced vulture, Masai Mara Game Reserve, from a recent shoot in Kenya G85 with Leica 100-400mm

-Serious weather sealing

-Dual IS version 2

-Stronger metal chassis

-Magnetic electronic shutter (think no shutter shock)

-Economy Mode (think longer battery life)

-New side door for SD card

-Better DFD AF (Image above)

If you're interested you can read more at http://naturalexposures.com/panasonic-lumix-g85-review/

Agreed. I went from the G7 to the G85 and it felt like a huge upgrade. Loving mine.

If you mainly shot stills and had a GH4 would you sell it to get the G85? If so, why?

An interesting read Daniel, and I share some of your views in your review.

For me, the G80 is the first M43 camera that I liked immediately {my previous GH2 and G6's took a serious amount of time to get fairly comfortable with their handling}.

With regards to your mention of accidently activating certain buttons, I too have always had this issue with the M43 bodies I have owned {mainly the display buttons}, apart from my G80, which is a plus for my use....although personally speaking, I do wish these sized bodies had smaller rear screens, to allow all buttons to be moved further to the left {speaking as a left-eyed EVF user only}.

I haven't experimented with the battery economy feature yet, in case there are any small lags involved with its use.....so I must give it a try out.

I do like the video qualities of the g80 {always felt my g6's were not quite on the GH2 level....but difficult to put my finger on why this should be}, and feel the g80 will serve my video needs for a very substantial amount of time....the GH5 being over-kill for my purposes {as much as I will drool over it}.

I have dabbled with the 4k Photo {which I find to be an interesting feature} , and intend to use it as a nice distraction from my usual video shooting...which can become quite intense, due to the complexity of the subject.

I think you may be right about the G80....it seems likely to me it will achieve a similar popularity to the GH2, but in a different way.....the GH2 for video, and the G80 being superb value for money...considering the features packed into it's body {for both stills and video}.

Nice advertising for your blog. Anything more substantially new? The specs of the camera are already well known. Why is the camera a sleeper? Just to carry more clicks to your blog?

The camera is well covered in internet fora. So, your suggestion isn't convincing.

tgutgu wrote:

Nice advertising for your blog. Anything more substantially new? The specs of the camera are already well known. Why is the camera a sleeper? Just to carry more clicks to your blog?

The camera is well covered in internet fora. So, your suggestion isn't convincing.

Then ignore it Thomas and take the time to work on your jealousy issues. I'm guessing you've never written a blog and put in the long hours it takes to do so. If you had something constructive to say, you too might have an online presence and people interested in following you.

danieljcox wrote:

tgutgu wrote:

Nice advertising for your blog. Anything more substantially new? The specs of the camera are already well known. Why is the camera a sleeper? Just to carry more clicks to your blog?

The camera is well covered in internet fora. So, your suggestion isn't convincing.

Then ignore it Thomas and take the time to work on your jealousy issues. I'm guessing you've never written a blog and put in the long hours it takes to do so. If you had something constructive to say, you too might have an online presence and people interested in following you.

I am not criticizing your review, it is well written. But it isn't necessary that bloggers themselves do a post here - without significant content, and an attracting headline - to advertise their publication. Be sure, others will do that anyway, if it is worth to read it.

I have read your review, even before your post, and was attracted by your baseless headline, by asking myself, why someone could call the GX85 a "sleeper". Then I found nothing substantial to support this hypothesis, only a few already known specs, and a link to your blog.

danieljcox wrote:

tgutgu wrote:

Nice advertising for your blog. Anything more substantially new? The specs of the camera are already well known. Why is the camera a sleeper? Just to carry more clicks to your blog?

The camera is well covered in internet fora. So, your suggestion isn't convincing.

Then ignore it Thomas and take the time to work on your jealousy issues. I'm guessing you've never written a blog and put in the long hours it takes to do so. If you had something constructive to say, you too might have an online presence and people interested in following you.

Don't listen to him, it's simply the wrong camera brand for him you wrote about... nothing new.

Nemo0815 wrote:

danieljcox wrote:

tgutgu wrote:

Nice advertising for your blog. Anything more substantially new? The specs of the camera are already well known. Why is the camera a sleeper? Just to carry more clicks to your blog?

The camera is well covered in internet fora. So, your suggestion isn't convincing.

Then ignore it Thomas and take the time to work on your jealousy issues. I'm guessing you've never written a blog and put in the long hours it takes to do so. If you had something constructive to say, you too might have an online presence and people interested in following you.

Don't listen to him, it's simply the wrong camera brand for him you wrote about... nothing new.

Did I say anything against the camera? No. I even said, that it isn't a sleeper, and a well regarded and often recommended product. Probably currently the ILC with the best price / performance ratio.

Regarding brands: I use Panasonic products since January 2009.

tgutgu wrote:

danieljcox wrote:

tgutgu wrote:

Nice advertising for your blog. Anything more substantially new? The specs of the camera are already well known. Why is the camera a sleeper? Just to carry more clicks to your blog?

The camera is well covered in internet fora. So, your suggestion isn't convincing.

Then ignore it Thomas and take the time to work on your jealousy issues. I'm guessing you've never written a blog and put in the long hours it takes to do so. If you had something constructive to say, you too might have an online presence and people interested in following you.

I am not criticizing your review, it is well written. But it isn't necessary that bloggers themselves do a post here - without significant content, and an attracting headline - to advertise their publication. Be sure, others will do that anyway, if it is worth to read it.

I have read your review, even before your post, and was attracted by your baseless headline, by asking myself, why someone could call the GX85 a "sleeper". Then I found nothing substantial to support this hypothesis, only a few already known specs, and a link to your blog.

Like I said earlier Thomas. Just ignore it. You're spending way too much time defending yourself. Here's the deal. Many people appreciate a blog post that is put together over a period of time. Not everything is new but there are some interesting points I've not read anyone else write about, like the buttons for instance. You have to realize that I could have written this entire review and posted it only on DPReview. But that would then taken away from the many folks who do like reading my pown on my Blog. Not sure what sort of burr you  have between your cheeks but you need to get a life dude and try to find something  positive In your life since you're obviously missing positive motivation.

Needless response.  Dan Cox' reviews and blog posts have been invaluable inguiding me on Lumix selection and usage in the field.

He takes the time to respond to questions on his blog that are posted.

If you have no use for it, you don't have to read it.