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Sorry if I have missed that. What direction have you gone?interesting direction they're going with the Lumix G series. Not really to my taste, though ... I didn't like the G2's touch screen interface much. I prefer a different balance of discrete controls. And the loss of the grip, while it slims the camera, does not appeal to me at all.
Ah well, I'm happy with the direction I've gone.
For this potential GH2 owner, it will make a difference. I have the GH1, but need at least one more m4/3 body. The GH2 would be the obvious choice, but I would prefer one with a more solid build and preferably a vertical grip option. I also need a smaller "take everywhere" camera, and have been considering the GF1/2 and E-PL2, but none of those have a built in VF (I don't want the extra cost and hassle of a plastic thing to put on top of the camera, something that I will probably knock to pieces within the first few months).I've been trying to work out if this makes any difference to GH-2 owners. It seems not, or have I missed something?
LouisB
This was my fear when I started "wanting/needing" the then new GF1 - glad I waited.I also need a smaller "take everywhere" camera, and have been considering the GF1/2 and E-PL2, but none of those have a built in VF (I don't want the extra cost and hassle of a plastic thing to put on top of the camera, something that I will probably knock to pieces within the first few months).
Please excuse me for the correction but as English is such a strange language one can understand when things go slightly off course, of course.And in combination with some fast M43 prime it must be a bummer!
I bought the GH-2 because I wanted an improvement on the IQ of the GF-1, especially for use with the 100-300 when I am taking bird pictures. I do like the styling of the G3. If the IQ results when tested stand up, perhaps a second body? I don't use the video capability of the GH-2 so, although a fantastic camera (imho) still IQ is far more important to me.For this potential GH2 owner, it will make a difference. I have the GH1, but need at least one more m4/3 body. The GH2 would be the obvious choice, but I would prefer one with a more solid build and preferably a vertical grip option. I also need a smaller "take everywhere" camera, and have been considering the GF1/2 and E-PL2, but none of those have a built in VF (I don't want the extra cost and hassle of a plastic thing to put on top of the camera, something that I will probably knock to pieces within the first few months).
The G3 seems to be the answer to these questions. Buying that, I can wait for the GH3, E-PL3 or whatever may drop down from the blue sky (Fuji S7m?... I still haven't given up hope), hoping that one of those will have the functionality that I want.
I look forward to reading what you think of the G3.LouisB, IQ is highest priority for me also. I'm going to try the G3. I had about decided to order the GH2 but made myself wait until the G3 was announced. Glad I did but still wonder if it will be too small for MF and longer lenses for good handheld use. I don't shoot much with long lenses but all of you with your great 100-300 shots make me wonder if I should replace my 45-200 with it.
Totally agree. That's why the G3 is on my radar.The G3 seems to be the answer to these questions.
...and for me, but I don't dismiss "handling".LouisB, IQ is highest priority for me also. (...)
I never used an M8 but I have used good old film cameras for many years. I get your point and made a short list of what settings I frequently change, what I want to have easy access to and what I seldom and then never use. (This can easily go off topic.)I guess I'm one of the few that didn't really miss the buttons (,,,) I think using the M8 for a couple of years in many ways simplified the way I shoot. I don't use a lot of different modes and try not to let a lot get in my way when shooting.