Knorp
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And the shortly to be announced Oly PEN-F will have a 20 mpx (Sony) sensor ... :lecture:The GX8 does have a 20.3 mpx sensor! It is the largest sensor in any MFT camera.....until the E-M1 Mk2 is announced perhaps!!
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And the shortly to be announced Oly PEN-F will have a 20 mpx (Sony) sensor ... :lecture:The GX8 does have a 20.3 mpx sensor! It is the largest sensor in any MFT camera.....until the E-M1 Mk2 is announced perhaps!!
Quite stunning photos - this thing is starting to make me weak
You are quite correct it is of course a higher pixel count sensor! It's what happens when I post in haste!:facesmack:Dave, are you sure the GX8 sensor is larger than the other MFT sensors so far ? That would also imply a smaller crop factor, and maybe vignetting problems with existing lenses ....
Or does the GX8 sensor just have a higher pixel count in the same sensor dimensions ?
CU,
Rafael
Well, the PenF should do till the EM1m2 arrivesYou are quite correct it is of course a higher pixel count sensor! It's what happens when I post in haste!:facesmack:
Hmm, would be even better if the E-M1 Mk2 had a 24MP sensor. 24MP seems to be the common good resolution for other formats like APS-C, and full frame. Also hope the E-m1 mk2 retains the excellent on sensor PDAF, and maybe improves on it by having a full coverage PDAF capable sensor.The GX8 does have a 20.3 mpx sensor! It is the largest sensor in any MFT camera.....until the E-M1 Mk2 is announced perhaps!!
Hmm, would be even better if the E-M1 Mk2 had a 24MP sensor. 24MP seems to be the common good resolution for other formats like APS-C, and full frame. Also hope the E-m1 mk2 retains the excellent on sensor PDAF, and maybe improves on it by having a full coverage PDAF capable sensor.
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Hmm, based on these tables, it looks like only Olympus based lens IS lenses would be able to achieve sync IS, which means lenses like the Nocticron or the 100-400, will not be able to take advantage of sync IS
I think the GX8's integrated grip could be just fine, check out the camera in this video: In the field with Panasonic's new 100-400mm zoomhmm, guess to get the most out of the 100-400, it is best to pair it with a GX8. Not sure how well the 100-400 will balance with the GX8's rangefinder style body without some sort of vertical grip.
I think it's very close to the 40-150/2.8 in size, and would complement that lens well.thanks for the video link!
Indeed it does look like the 100-400 mates well with the Gx8. It still looks a little large for the GX8, but isprob no where as large as the Oly 40-150 pro or the Oly 300mm pro.
Or it might depend on your budget.Tiresome and a waste of time ... anyway, overall conclusion: it's the GX8 you want. period.
Btw, I recall someone posting a fellow's testing that put the 35-100/2.8's OIS tops at 3.5 EV, the 12-35/2.8 2nd w/3.3, and the E-M5(i) 3rd with 3.0. --for whatever that's worth, in pixels or keystrokes. (And recall that Tyson had the GX7 nearly bettering the E-M5, 2 vs. 5.) Much a YMMV thing.Secondly, and more impressively, the OIS on the PL 42.5/1.2 kicks the Dual IS’s *** at just about every increment. Again, I’m not sure if this is congruous with all other Dual IS compatible lenses as the Nocti is the only Dual IS compatible lens I own, so take that to heart here.
Congrats Dan, looks like you convinced yourself getting a GX8 ... :ROTFL:But, yeah, GX8 w/swivel-display for portrait orientation, tougher body (and maybe welcome size bump), and ... .
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It's the first time I see a picture of that illustrious larger lens hood :thumbup:This may be of interest for those eyeing either the 100-400mm or the 300mm :
Lumix Diaries Leica 100-400mm Samples | Natural Exposures, Inc.