Thanks for the feedback, Moose. And thanks for this:
> May I suggest that you take a look at the Panny GX9? Available in a kit
with the Panny 12-60 lens for $900.
> <
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1439450-REG/panasonic_lumix_dc_gx9_mirrorless_micro.html
>
> Not the great Leica 12-60, but a good lens.
Although now you have complicated my decision process :-) Got to say,
though, that the tilt-up EVF is a nice additional touch. Nice bundle at
that price as well, but as I don't use Windows, and don't need a new bag,
it's not much of an inducement, other than netting me a couple of
additional giftable items :-)
On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 1:44 PM Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 1/25/2019 1:19 PM, Scott Gomez wrote:
> > . . ., all the advantages of the smaller size are lost.
> >
> > And on further thought, as I also have an E-PL3 and an E-620, perhaps
> that
> > was the wrong way to think about it. From what I can see, the E-PL9 is a
> > non-starter as it doesn't have a port for an EVF. Shooting "monitor only"
> > is a often a PITA, as I have learned with the E-PL3. The E-PL8 still has
> an
> > EVF port, but from the specs, it just appears to be a remodeled version
> of
> > the E-PL7,
>
> That's right, they have abandoned real cameras in that line in favor of
> style. But for the VF issue, it's a wonderful
> camera. Sharper, clearer image files than my E-M5 IIs. OTOH, the smaller,
> also discontinued GM5 makes files as good and
> has an EVF built-in.
>
> > therefore wouldn't justify the increased price over the E-PL7, excepting
> the E-PL7 is no longer available new. The
> > problem with all the E-PLx models is that if one wants an eye-level
> finder, it has to be purchased separately at
> > additional cost.
>
> Right again! I have a VF-4. It's a wonderful finder. I never actually use
> it, at least not in ages.
>
> > So the winner, at this point, for me, may be a PEN F. It adds 20MP
> sensor, hi-res shot mode, and built-in EVF. 1/2 the
> > cost of the OM-D E-M1 mk II, and one-third the cost of the new E-MX,
> plus still small and available new.
>
> May I suggest that you take a look at the Panny GX9? Available in a kit
> with the Panny 12-60 lens for $900.
> <
> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1439450-REG/panasonic_lumix_dc_gx9_mirrorless_micro.html>
> Not the great Leica
> 12-60, but a good lens.
>
> I've been on the Great Search for my next µ4/3 body, and this seems to be
> it. My list of pros and cons is as long as
> both my arms. On top: much higher resolution than my E-M5 II bodies,
> beyond just the MP increase. Same size, although
> the rangefinder styling is a little slicker looking. Pretty stunning Dual
> IS with Panny OIS lenses, mostly zooms.
>
> > I'll keep the 620 for the four-thirds lenses and shooting with older
> Zuikos via manual adapter, and use the PenF for
> > my regular shooting. The E-PL3 can go to a deserving soul somewhere
> (most likely a grand-kid).
>
>
> Switching Horses Moose
>
>
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