I'm in a similar position, I brought my GF3 mainly on price point, but after spending some time with it, and reading these forums (A lot). I really want a EVF and some more serious control of the camera.

I find the GF3 very easy to use but have taken what I consider to be a sharp learning curve and really want to push my amature photography to the next level, a £700 body isnt an option hopefully I can convince the wife that I "Need" an upgrade..

Any help on persuasion techniques greatfully recieved :-D

/Edit Any other body I should consider at the G3 price point?

If you want a built in EVF at the G3 price point, then I don't think there's any other body worth considering. As for persuasion techniques, that's a tough one. I used to get some good mileage out of telling my wife that the new camera would help me make better photos of the kids and that we only get one chance to document them at this age. After a few cameras came and went without her seeing an improvement in those photos, I had to retire that excuse .

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Thanks for the reply, I used the New baby excuse for this purchase, not sure that will fly this time.

I'm happy to go the hot shoe route, and squeeze a EVF in later so just body with hot shoe @ G3 price point..

Hi Jaffa, I take it you're in the UK, if so you can get the G3 at Argos for £349.00.
Buy Panasonic G3 16MP Compact System Camera with 14-42mm Lens at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Compact system digital cameras, Compact system digital cameras.

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Teefin1 sorry I think I just hijacked you're thread!

Hi, Jessops are doing it for £369 with £50 cash back from Panny, but I dont really need another 14-42mm kit lens I was hoping Jessops may part ex my Body, or Ebay it. The body alone at Jessops is more expensive as the cash back option isnt relivant.. Thanks for the Argus heads up though

That's ok Jaffa, same questions as me and all replies gratefully received. I'm going the jessops route as that is where I bought the GF3 a couple of weeks ago.

I hear people saying the benefits, but i am going to stick with the reason of why i went with the micro 4/3, if your reason isnt bearing on size (physical size) which is why i fight for the GF-Series, then go to the G, but i only have been able to take the shots i have been able to take BC i can carry it easily with me. Plain and simple.

My vote for GF3.