Having two cameras can give you so much more versatility and security when you're out shooting. If you are in the market for something cheap yet amazing, this addition could be for you.
Like many other photographers, I always have at least two cameras with me. By doubling up, I give myself peace of mind that if I ever run into any technical issues with my primary camera, I will still be able to carry on taking pictures while out in the field. Budgets and space in your bag can both be factors that can shape the type of camera you end up picking. The good news is that there are some great options out there that will allow you to own an impressive, smaller form factor camera at a very reasonable price.
Filmmaker Nigel Barros has found a camera that seems to fit the bill nicely in the way of the Panasonic GX85. Barros explains that he was in the market for something which could take great photos but could also be used as a video camera from time to time. The video goes through some of the good and bad points of the camera as well as showing both real-world stills and video footage shot while out on location. The examples shown looked rather impressive to me, and the fact that such a camera can be picked up on the secondary market for around $300 seems like a steal.
Barros talks about how the camera has helped to reignite his passion for photography, and because he is already invested in the micro four-thirds camera system, he has plenty of lenses he can already take advantage of. He concludes by saying that the Panasonic GX85 is not going to replace your existing camera but would make a great complementary camera, and I have to agree with him.
Does anyone already own a Panasonic GX85? Would you ever consider adding one to your camera bag? We'd loved to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
GX-85 has well known and notorious EVF viewing issues. Good luck trying to find one that you could actually see the screen through.
I have used and own both the gx85 and the gx9, and a G9.
The gx85 is a very handy and versatile camera for a number of uses. In winter I like to keep it inside a jacket pocket with the 12-32mm mounted. It’s easily handled, the jpgs are nice and the RAW files are available if you need to edit. I have used the Olympus pen designs and still do but I like the gx85 even with its so called problem EVF. It works just fine for general photos, landscape, street photos etc. I wouldn’t take it to the Indy 500 and expect it to perform that well but that is not its design purpose.
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meh... get an Olympus E-M1 and call it a day. Much better camera.
This. I owned both, and thr E-M1 was a joy to hold and shoot in comparison.
I had that camera and absolutely hated it. Questionable AF, green shadows, buttons that were flush with the body, very low DR (as with all m4/3), add-on first party grip that blocked the card/battery slot, useless AF when adapting lenses, and heavy for its size. Images from the tiny 12-32 are quite sharp but flat and stale. EVF never bothered me, though.
The main reason I bought mine was for the ability to use the Olympus DSLR lenses. Fast action was useless with those lenses but otherwise a great camera with excellent IBIS. Even better than the Canon R6 in my opinion. Great for learning video.We're talking old cheap cameras here. I would have said the EM1 Mark II but that one is still hovering north of $300.
I find an RX100 (Mark II cause it was cheap) to be a decent every-day-carry camera. Not enjoyable to hold/use, but at least I have a camera with me. Tough choice though between it and an MFT camera or a Ricoh GR3 or of course the Fuji X100 series.