External Viewfinder for GX1? - Page 2

jnewell · #11 January 14th, 2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Al.

My viewfinder is never off my GX1, nothing worse then trying to see a rear lcd screen in bright sun, plus with the dioptre adjustment no need to put a pair of specs on just to see the screen

Also have the option to take it off when I wast to put it in my pocket

That was my experience with my GX1 & LVF2.

RoadTraveler · #12 January 14th, 2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalton

I use the LV2 on my GX1 and find it very useful including the ability to tilt it upward at various angles. The image quality is very nice.

Highly recommended!

Dan

I agree, the up to 90-degree vertical tilt of the LVF2 is a nice feature. It's something built-in viewfinders don't offer, and possibly a more interesting feature for some compositions than a rotating LCD [I do like an articulating LCD]. Though I've only had the LVF2 a short time, I'm thinking of getting another for my second body so both cameras operate identically.

One negative is that you can't use a hot-shoe flash with the LVF2 mounted.

Below is another, older thread I found helpful before making my decision to buy the viewfinder.

How Many Use the Electronic Viewfinder for the GX1?

smiclalef427 · #13 January 16th, 2013, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by speedandstyle

One thing I do not like about the GX-1 and it's viewfinder, the LVF2, is that it is model specific! At least Olympus has made their viewfinders common to ALL models. I was thinking about getting the GX1 but after seeing that it used a specific viewfinder I was turned off. With my Olympus gear when I move to a newer body I can still use my VF-2. When the GX-2 comes out it will use the new LVF-3???

Works well on my LX7 too!

jackwolf · #14 January 16th, 2013, 09:51 AM

the lvf2 is certainly more useful than the built in evf on the g series due to the 90 degree flexibility.. only annoying factor is the lack of auto switch between the lvf2 and the LCD.. but I am still very happy to have one on my lx7.. always on it..