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GH5 body doesn't feel solid in hand

Started Jan 27, 2018 | Discussions
Boss of Sony Senior Member • Posts: 2,425
GH5 body doesn't feel solid in hand

I really want a camera that shoots slow motion video, but after trying the GH5 in the store (15% off until tomorrow), I quickly changed my mind.

The GH4 feels very nice in the hand, but the GH5 just feels weird. Despite the extra weight, it feels less solid and overly complicated. The A6500 felt much better with its smaller size and much simpler body.

The G9 definitely feels better than the GH5 and the larger EVF is amazing. However, I decided to wait until Panasonic puts slow motion in a nice small solid-feeling rangefinder styled camera like the GX85.

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Sean Nelson
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Re: GH5 body doesn't feel solid in hand
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That's a very personal preference and I hope that the right camera for you becomes available soon.   But for the record, the GH5 feels great to me.

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