Earlier this year, I found a used Panasonic GX7 in great condition and I could not resist the temptation. Many people have suggested me trying the GX7, many have spoken very highly of the camera. I brought the camera to Kuching, Borneo for Chinese New Year holidays (3 months ago) and did some shutter therapy sessions there. I got to say, I love the look and design of the GX7, it has flat-top rangefinser styled, silver retro appeal which is quite inspiring. I also like the tilt LCD screen which was convenient for shooting street, and the built in image stabilization was a plus. To my surprise, I do like the color rendering of this camera - unlike other Panasonic cameras I have complained about. However, there are just too many dislikes with the GX7 too - the camera has poor handling and ergonomics, it has the worst EVF I have ever used in my life and I particularly hated the loud shutter sound. I can see how the GX7 has gained a cult following, why some people love it so much, but I must admit this is one camera that I don't regret not owning sooner. I shared my full shooting experience in my latest video here (click).
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