Why I Sold My GH6 for THIS...

Here's why I sold my GH6... and what I sold it for...

★ Check out MPB here and see if you can grab a bargain!

Timestamps:-

00:00 3 needs as a photographer
02:41 general specs
03:30 how to deface your camera in 5 unplanned steps
04:10 the poor woman's Pen F?
05:50 IBIS?* and "hacking"
07:10 Camera Layout
08:45 MPB
09:51 the original flaw
11:09 Strange EVF
11:40 4k photo mode
12:56 more to come...

#microfournerds #mympb

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[MicroFourNerds]

PSA: please don't spray paint your camera, especially if you ever intend to sell your kit to MPB down the line! It affect the valuation slightly 😅

So what do you reckon to the GX8 as an every day carry?? I'm excited to put it through its paces in a follow up video next month in LA! If you have any questions about it that you'd like me to cover just let me know 😁📷

[BeingWolfy]

I was thinking of that David Thorpe conclusion as I was watching this video (I just watched it the other day for the 10th time since it came out, lol). Then you went and quoted him. 🙂 May he rest in peace.

[guyjordan]

5:25 — the painting worked, but even if it didn’t, you get massive points for referencing David Thorpe, RIP. Thank you for bringing up the GX8 again. You rock lady.

[ImageMaven]

I actually had the GX8 for a few years. Used it for skateboarding photos. Worked well with the 7-14mm. Traded it to a team of artists for some artwork when I got my G9. They're still using it to document their work. One thing to note is that the mic jack is a 2.5mm so you will need an adapter if you're using 3.5mm gear. I do like the size of it. I was thinking of getting the GX9 but they tossed the flip out screen (and switched to a flip up), which to me is a "must have" on any camera I buy.

[clintjohnson]

YES!! Finally some true GX-8 love. This camera and the Leica 15 mm 1.7 rekindled my love for photography and sent me down the M 4/3 path. Got a bit misty with the David Thorpe references.. he was a huge influence and was very generous to answer my questions on his videos and in his forum. I think you will actually learn to love that viewfinder as I have. GX-8 with the Leica primes (or Sigma) make me feel like a real live photographer again. Wonderful video.. I feel validated..

[kargalnoz]

I love the GX8. It's been my main (and only digital) camera for the past 6 years. I choose to upgrade the lenses instead of upgrading the body and I do not regret this decision. I use this camera with the prime lumix 25mm f1.4 and 15mm f1.7 with the zoom lense 14-140 MkII (weather sealed, as the camera body). Maybe I will gift myself the leica 45mm macro to scan 35mm films.
I learned everything I know about photography on this camera. I am happy to see it still a true value in 2023.
Thank you very much for your video :)

[juliette-mansour]

I keep saying it but your videos just make me so happy! This one especially was nice to see since I'm a big fan of the GX-9, but the prices have gone up considerably. I considered the GX-8 at one point but it was slightly heavier and there was another reason I couldn't remember. Anyway, these are amazing little cameras! Thank you again. BTW, please come to Georgia! :)

[schwerdtr]

The GX8 is still the camera I love most. The G9 is of course "better" but if I want to have fun I use the GX8. I love the tilt evf very much - especially because as a tall man it is a good idea to go down a little bit ... for astrophoto ... for macros ... there might come the day I brake my G9 into piece when trying to tilt the evf 😅

[bmorton]

I didn't know that David Thorpe passed away. I loved his reviews and had bought his book on the G7 back in day. Love your channel. I stopped shooting MFT a long time about but I found a box in storage with some cameras and lenses, so I am shopping for a GX8 because I had forgotten how much I loved the little lenses. Thanks

[benejpocock]

Just bought one of these for all the reasons you say. As an OM-1.2 owner I wanted something a bit smaller for EDC/travel purposes. I’ve got an E-P7 but really struggle with it not having an EVF in bright conditions.

Really wanted a Pen-F, but the ‘like new’ GX8 from MPB was less than half the price of an equivalent condition Olympus. I also wanted weather sealing as I’m so used to not putting the OM-1 away when it starts raining. I also like a grip. Yes I know you can add one to the Pen, but that adds even more cost!

The OM-3 for me isn’t small or light enough compared to the OM-1 to make it an option yet, especially at current prices!

[XSISunSearcher]

Awww you mentioned David Thorpe.
His videoson M43 cameras, as well as yours, did influence me a whole lot in buying my Lumix G7 back then :)
What a lovely lad, miss him and his videos a lot.

[JoshCameron]

I sincerely hope you get your perfect m43 “do it all” camera, and to be honest the GX8 is way more capable than I realised! Great vid Em!✌🏼

[HugoVarvoglis]

I'm planning to buy the G9II and I don't think that will overheat in 25p or 50-60p, I own the GH5 and I live in Greece where in summer the temperatures are over 38º celsius and never had a problem, I think the cooling system will be much needed in 120p or in more demanding codecs like apple prores etc.

[martingreenberg]

Congrats on your new body.

I just bought a GX9 with the kit 12-60mm lens. I am mostly a photographer. Weather sealing and mic input would be nice. Surprised how much I am enjoying the kit lens vs. the PL15mm lens. L o v e the L monochrome D setting.

The Seahawks didn’t look great Sunday but we did win. Hope we look better this Sunday when you are part of the 12.

Mask On Nurse Marty

[StudioBonn]

I use parallel my GX 9, I call her my “poor man’s Leica” because of her formfactor. Unfortunately no more mic-input like the GX8, but so brilliant pictures for a tiny darling..❤

[dominiclester]

Huge respect for referencing David Thorpe!!

[randallherreraNyc]

Owned the gx8, absolutely loved it, regretted selling it immediately

[togepitogepi]

The white paint job is just so cool. I can feel the self-painting is your love for the camera. I am very sorry for my bad English.

[alancars]

I love your content. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Well done!

[BernhardSchwarz-xskp]

So far I learned that photography is a combination of using light intelligently to capture graphic compositions and textures for an optimal picture This lady added another component to the topic of Photography which we too often forget. One that is most certainly not promoted by any of the academic Master photographers. Whose who bore you to death in the process of teaching.
And that component is HAVING FUN At the end of the day - isn't it that what actually matters the most. Are we enjoying and having fun in what we are doing? Thank you!