A couple of weeks ago I got a great deal on a used GX1 with leather case and two batteries for $250/200€ with 20/1.7 for $200/160€ that both look like brand new. I'm still reading the manual to learn how to use every feature the camera has. I really like how the camera feels in my hands, the controls are fine overall (I try not to be too peaky here now
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Later I thought of getting a zoom lens for the camera so I can sell my hated canon gear. I picked panasonic 12-32 which was $370/300€. When I was just about to order it, I found a nice deal on GM1 for $640/520€ with 5 years warranty so I ordered it thinking I can try it and decide on what body I want to keep. If I choose to keep the GM1 I'd sell the GX1 or return the GM1 and buy the lens only. Doing the math, I could basically get both bodies for the same price.
I received the GM1 today, opened the box and my first reaction was like "oh sh*t, that is tiny" It really feels strange in my hand compared to GX1. On the other side, I first thought I would not like the controls due to much less buttons but I actually find them pretty nice and fast to change with the rear wheel. Especially the touch screen is very nice. It recognizes touches perfectly, while on GX1 I misstouch often for the touchscreen to be resistive.
All I really dislike about the GM1 is the "no-grip" and not being able to change any settings with one hand. The original grip is too expensive and I don't think it would help much. This one might serve me much better I gues.
I should also mention that I would like to get another 4/3 body (bigger with more controls) next year and use the GM1 as a second body.
I don't really know what to do. I'm changing my mind every hour. Any thoughts? :smile:
Later I thought of getting a zoom lens for the camera so I can sell my hated canon gear. I picked panasonic 12-32 which was $370/300€. When I was just about to order it, I found a nice deal on GM1 for $640/520€ with 5 years warranty so I ordered it thinking I can try it and decide on what body I want to keep. If I choose to keep the GM1 I'd sell the GX1 or return the GM1 and buy the lens only. Doing the math, I could basically get both bodies for the same price.
I received the GM1 today, opened the box and my first reaction was like "oh sh*t, that is tiny" It really feels strange in my hand compared to GX1. On the other side, I first thought I would not like the controls due to much less buttons but I actually find them pretty nice and fast to change with the rear wheel. Especially the touch screen is very nice. It recognizes touches perfectly, while on GX1 I misstouch often for the touchscreen to be resistive.
All I really dislike about the GM1 is the "no-grip" and not being able to change any settings with one hand. The original grip is too expensive and I don't think it would help much. This one might serve me much better I gues.
I should also mention that I would like to get another 4/3 body (bigger with more controls) next year and use the GM1 as a second body.
I don't really know what to do. I'm changing my mind every hour. Any thoughts? :smile: