The Panasonic GX8 In 2023??? Camera That Started It All For Me!!!-

[@ItisNigel]

Hi Grant & GDR subscribers, as I'm presently a Fuji x100t user, does anyone know or been able to compare the EVF between the two (GX8)? And would I find the GX80/5, GX9 EVF a totally let down compared to the x100t! Great content, Grant 😊

[@80z1r]

Hi Grant, totally agree with you about qualities of the GX8. This is my favorite M4/3 camera, it's size, handling, image quality, and weather sealing make it my first choice for out and about photography.

[@1776patric]

One other item. I also have bought the GX9. Took one look through the EVF and sent it back to the panasonic. One thing not mentioned, the EVF in the GX8 is large and magnificent.

[@ItisNigel]

This may have answered my question from above! A screen is great, but when you've to dig your glasses out to see it, a good EVF (no glasses needed) wins every time! Trust me, you'll get there too! 🤣

[@lueniopue2488]

I have it for few days nom, and i always wanted it. Now I have it, i can tell it is a fantastic camera. I really enjoy the tiltable viewfinder for streetphoto. Good image quality. Really good companion with the 25mm f/1.7

[@1776patric]

I have a GX8. I've owned it for five years, Flawless, I'll keep and continue to purchase quality glass. I love it!

[@grantrobertdavies]

Yes :) I need to pick up another one :)

[@nk-oi3oo]

What lens have you picked up?

[@tsbrownie]

Nice video, thanks. I've got 2 GX-8s. Use them mostly for 4K video. NEVER overheat and shut off, unlike some others (and my Samsung S21). The flip out screen also pivots so you can monitor when in front of the camera. My only problem is the plastic plug on the battery cover got brittle and broke and you can't buy a replacement -- there goes the weather sealed body. I've also got a GH-5, and it does autofocus better in vid, but it's **huge** in comparison.

[@JotJelly]

This was my first non-compact digital camera. Still love it.

[@user-jm7se9cf3u]

I own a silver GX8 - does everything landscape, sports, street, portrait. Best EVF of any camera. Tilty Rotate screen ftw. Bluetooth, All the Custom Buttons, Best M4/3 Built in Grip, Size, Weight. For an pro amateur theres no other choice

[@rekshoot]

I have a GX8 and a GX85... but you seem to have missed a very important advantage of the GX8, which is the super EVF! A week ago I was in Venice and it was very sunny, I was glad I chose the GX8 :) I had a Fujifilm XE4 before but the GX8 + 15mm Lecia is a street machine!

[@wanderlustdetailer]

How do you like the images and more importantly the colors compared between these 2 cameras? I find skin tones hot or miss on the gx85.

[@MortAllachie]

I started out with a Canon DSLR. Now I mostly shoot Fujifilm, but I recently bought a GX9 with the 12-32 kit lens because of the size, but it seems like the manufacturers stop creating these smaller rangefinder style of cameras, and at the same time, the users start to crave them. But I love this little thing, and will hold on to it for as long as it lives 😊

[@Boldorion1958]

I have a GX8 with a Panasonic Leica 25mm lens currently mounted on it. However, I don't use it all that much. When I need a smaller M4/3 camera, I usually pick up my Oly EM-5 Mark III.

[@GudieveNing]

I had an Oly lens on my GX8 back in 2015/16, was a fab combo! And I have just bought another one today on eBay, although it comes with the stock 12-42 lens. Always loved the swivel VF and saddened that Panny, Sony, Nikon and Canon have all abandoned launching innovative street cameras, focusing on spendy high spec large body cameras instead. Why didn't Panasonic retain the form factor for the GX8, but fix the few flaws, such as shutter shock (that I never noticed) and lack of a flash and release the GX9 as that and not what the GX9 was.

[@robertsartin420]

Nice run down of the gx8,, I have one recently got a g9 but am really keen to keep hold of my gx8, as I really think I will regret selling it. It's just got that something, I love using it and great with the Lumix 12-35 f2.8 ii.& 35-100 f2.8 ii. 👌

[@fiki2304]

One of the best m43 camera. Still as good as the thay it came out. Classic.

[@marc6652]

Hi Grant. Thanks for sharing. M4/3 is still a good option, as long as you choose the best lenses, especially Olympus ones. Notably the 12-40 and most of all the very impressive 75 F/1.8. The camera is compact, but most of all, lenses are. And that's a big part of the choice.

[@dellfonic]

Thanks mate, pretty much spot on... I do regret selling my GX8, although I also loved my GX9, which I also miss. One thing you maybe forgot to mention is the EVF which is far better than the GX9. Always love the unique swivelling function to use like a brownie box. Currently in a convenient relationship with a battered old A7 III - a great photo/vid camera but an ergonomic leper to the GX8/9

[@bobstephenson956]

Hi Grant - thanks for your new video about the GX8. I normally use a GX9 but have always been worried about its lack of weather sealing so, after reading a comment on one of your recent videos, I recently bought a GX8 as a back-up for use in harsher conditions with my weather sealed MFT lenses. Although the GX8 is a little larger it is, as you say, still very compact and well designed. I like the solidity (something about that metal feel) and handling very much, including the much better built-in handgrip (I use a bolt-on handgrip on the GX9 so the overall dimensions are not that different). Image quality and autofocus are also great - I don't shoot video, so for photography it's an ideal camera, and I also like the IBIS and image quality from the 20MP sensor. I got my GX8 at a reasonable price a few weeks ago, but noticed they were also starting to sell fast and were go up in price on the used market.

[@laurentyarp514]

The GX8 is a good sell at MPB. I have been looking for a silver one and haven't seen any in months. What I can say is that the black ones are selling good. I alreay have a GX9. I am very happy with it and I feel the 2 overlap. So I don't need a GX8 to be honest. But I really do like that camera look and feel

[@bobstephenson956]

I agree about MPB - I always go first to them and they provided my (black) GX8. At the time I was spoiled for choice as they had 5 or 6 in stock, with silver and black versions in both excellent and good condition, but by the time it arrived the rest had been sold and since then the stock levels have been much lower. I haven't seen another silver one for a while.

[@stevewalker7513]

Hi Grant, I still have my GX8, dreading the day it breaks, it's insured repair or replace🤔, If it did break I don't know how they would replace it, but that's what I'd like. I also have a G9, only purchased to connect to my Gimble (DJI Rsc2) but don't love it as much, making too many mistakes by catching the wrong setting😭

[@grantrobertdavies]

Yeah - I kinda wish I never traded mine in :)

[@RolandoZbikowski-m2x]

Definitely thinking about buying the gx8, with all the features you just went over. I have been buying some panasonic lenses and also picked up the gm1 and gm5 which are great for traveling. Buy when its raining, I only have the FZ300. 😅.

[@grantrobertdavies]

Good choice!

[@silverstreettalks343]

One other reviewer describes it as "bloomin' brilliant!" I think that could be correct. I have had my GX8 for 2-1/2 montha ao far, so I am still getting the feel. I don't use the flip out screen much, which might change when I use it for videos. The trial 1080p videos clips I have done so far are pretty good. And I enjoying the colour rendition. The previous DSLT camera produced very acceptable results, but Panasonic adds extra pop. With a 12-50 Olympus lens it is noticeably heavier than the previous camera, but feels better, particularly with one-handed shooting, something less easy with the previous camera + 18-55 lens. As a dead weight on a long cold day, I would expect it to give me unleasant neck ache -- one of the drawbacks of a not very light camera. It bristles with function buttons, and I sometimes get unexpected results with the only solution I could find being to turn it off and back on. I was looking for an MFT camera since late 2023, and I have noticed is how prices have risen.Bargains are much rarer. I had been watching rising prices of G7s or earlier Olympus EPLs before settling on the GX8, and got it a little cheaper due to the front control wheel's having come off. Superglue fixed that. There is clearly a demand for second hand MFT cameras, anyway. May the GX 9ii come soon!

[@vermis8344]

Thinking of a 'medium' sized, weather-sealed MFT as a backup wildlife camera, sitting somewhere between the GX80 and the Olympus E-M1X. (Though the last thing I need to do is buy more cameras and gear!) I figure it's either the GX8 or the G90. Youu've done a good job selling me on the GX8 here! Is there much to choose between them?

[@grantrobertdavies]

Not a great deal of difference I think... But I've never used a g90 before :)

[@chrisbrown6432]

Hi Grant. how does this camera do with lenses that shoot in f4 or f5.6 in low light with a higher ISO ? What ISO would be the maximum ISO you would use on this camera ?

[@grantrobertdavies]

I like to say below 1600 - but will go there when needed…

[@chrisbrown6432]

Thanks Grant.

[@A1Bokeh]

I had the g7 g9 gx85 gh5s. The gx85 and the g9 were special

[@campbell510]

Still have mine - used it on the weekend with my 9mm at the Monet experience at Lume in Melbourne to be a little more discreet than my G9. I think that type of role and as a lightweight street photography camera with the 20 or 25mm is how I'll be using it going forward. The G9 is probably the better camera in most respects, though the image quality is similar. I have no intention of selling it any time soon.

[@grantrobertdavies]

Yes Discreet Is The Word :)

[@fakifika6155]

I just bought a S5IIX. That camera got me more into photography because it is just awesome. Than I realized, that I got an GX8 like new at home. I bought it when it was new and hardly ever used it. Now I am thinking about buying a used 12mm Summilux and make it my travel and street camera with the 14-140mm I got with it instead of selling it.

[@A1Bokeh]

The gx8 Is so sick

[@fakifika6155]

​@@A1Bokeh I feel the same but I need a prime and can't decide between the Summilux 12mm and the 9mm ultrawide 😂

[@A1Bokeh]

@fakifika6155 that is a tough one. May have to go with the 9mm. Is it smaller? My favorite m43v lens is the mitakon 17mm .95

[@fakifika6155]

​@@A1Bokeh yes, it is smaller but I think the 12mm is a little bit more premium and also more for me than 9mm but I am really not sure and I don't want to buy both.

[@A1Bokeh]

@fakifika6155 I'll say this normally when I'm on a 24mm I want to go wider lol but that lens is a nice lens for sure

[@Opecamarade]

Fantastic camera, i switch to fujifilm 2y ago and the gx8 and 25mm 1.4 are far better than my current x-t4 and 35mm 1.4 regarding build quality, sharpness, colors, autofocus and high iso. I'm thinking about switching back.

[@K7.2023]

I have read about Gx-8 its awesome specs... Im gonna buy one for me!

[@Jonathan-hu3lk]

I loved this review. I’ve had a gx80 in the past, which I thought was fantastic. I’m thinking about picking up one of these. Although, I remember being put off by it as it reportedly suffered a lot from shutter shock despite the IBIS. But I’ve seen a few positive reviews, so I might have to give it a go. I don’t think I have heard the word fantastic used so many times in any other camera review I’ve see. And I completely agree they should bring that style back with the weather sealing and much better EVF, but I’d prefer a tilting screen to a fully articulating one (that’d be FANTASTIC)

[@BenSadler-hx2yf]

There is a firmware update to help with shutter shock v2.2

[@pserfaty]

Im about to leave Fuji and buy or a GX9 or GX8, i like more the handling and the flip screen for low angle vertical shots and the weather proof of the GX8 and im not doing video only photo. But how is the image quality with antialising filter on the GX8?

[@video-carl]

Do you appreciate there smaller size of the GX9 over the GX8's better EVF and longer battery life. I've a G9 and am looking for a smaller camera for occasions I leave the G9 behind. Cheers. Good channel.

[@grantrobertdavies]

thanks - I probably like the smaller size of the gx9 yes :)

[@jackoneil3933]

Thanks for that. I've been Using M4/3 cameras from day one, along with Canon and Sony Full-frame cameras for serious stills and video, and the GX8 is still what I love using the most, and the camera that delivers the most consistent and predictable results. Images may not always be on the technical level of the Sony Alpha Cameras, but technically the GX8 functions more intuitively and faster, with less cost, weight and complexity. I've been considering upgrading to the G9 but I miss the flip-up EVF and Leica like feel and form of the GX8,

[@NPJensen]

Well, I found your video, because I'm considering getting a GX8, so thank you for some of the info, I'm looking for. With my needs, I should probably save up the money for something newer with improved performance when using high ISO.

[@mootpointjones8488]

I sold it and picked up a new G9. I love the G9 but missed the compact size of the GX8 with my 25mm f1.4 lens so today I grabbed a nice one from eBay 🤓

[@jshanni2066]

Excellent video. The Gx-8 is still one of my favourites - better than the Gx9 imo in some key areas - and I won't sell it. In fact, I just chose it (and the 15mm 1.7 ) for a weekend away in QLD. One thing you didn't mention that is a definite advantage for the Gx-8 is the EVF. Absolutely huge, bright, brilliant. Far superior to all subsequent Panasonic's other than the G9. Still one of the best, even 6 years on.

[@jshanni2066]

And I'll add - if Panasonic make a true successor to the Gx-8, I'll buy it. The ergonomics / features / size are a perfect combo. In fact, it's about the same size as the full frame A7c but with much better handling, so if Panny wanted to bolt the L-mount into it.......

[@grantrobertdavies]

yeah man :)

[@chrisbrown6432]

Hi Grant, does image stabilisation on Olympus lenses or Canon EF lenses adapted help with stabilisation on the Panasonic GX8 ?

[@grantrobertdavies]

I think it's only in camera stabilization :)

[@DavidGriffin]

Hey bro... New to the channel. Good videos bro. Hey, how do you feel about the GX7?

[@grantrobertdavies]

A couple of my friends have them - Yeah, good little cameras :)

[@DavidGriffin]

Small question man... Thinking about some street photography... When the gx7 is turned on, does the lens return or stay at of last focused position?

[@grantrobertdavies]

@@DavidGriffin I'm unsure my friend :)

[@DavidGriffin]

​​@@grantrobertdavies I just got it in the mail. I'll find out. 😂 It probably doesn't... But with a manual focus 17mm lens... I'll be fine.

[@bigtiger567]

Is the image quality of gx8 on a par as gx9?

[@grantrobertdavies]

Yeah - not much difference…

[@fajamman265]

Hello, dear Grant. I appreciate you for making such content to help people with their selection of cameras wisely. I wanted to pick this camera for streetphotography purposes and I was wondering if its a good choice for my goal is ? I'd be more than happy to hear from you.

[@grantrobertdavies]

Yes :)

[@Gupes]

I recently traded in my X100T for a GX8 and some lenses. With how crazy the prices of the X100 line, I wanted to take advantage of this and move back to Pana/MFT. My dream is for Pana to do a GX9II/GX10 or LX100 III with just the flippy screen and not fully articulating. Id would get either on launch as my first ever brand new camera purchase.

[@chrisbrown6432]

Hello Grant. How many stops of image stabilisation do get with the body ibis and the 35-100mm panasonic lens you own, an$ how many stops of IBIS body only would you get with the Olympus 12-40mm lens, (stops in shutter speed or f stops ) ?. Thanks.

[@grantrobertdavies]

I think like 5, but I’m not 100% sure sorry…

[@laurentyarp514]

Obviously the GX8 and other Panasonic smaller cameras (relative to GH5/GH6/G9) are selling very good second hand. It is the proof there the need for such a camera. Fortunately Panasonic said a few months ago they are working on "a new small affordable camera". Lets cross finders.

[@grantrobertdavies]

Yeah? that’s good, let’s hope :)

[@markstanton2362]

I have an opportunity to buy a used gx8 in excellent condition for $500. Do you think its a good buy? I already own the g7

[@grantrobertdavies]

yeah, good option :)

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[@grantrobertdavies]

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[@markstanton2362]

Is the gx9 significantly better than the gx8?

[@grantrobertdavies]

not really

[@alexanderylis]

GX9 is not the successor of gx8. GX9 is "GX7 mark III" in Japanese market(well, gx85/80 is "GX7 mark II"). GX8 is the ONLY FLAGSHIP rangefinder of Panasonic.

[@grantrobertdavies]

Bro - Chill, it's just a youtube video...

[@alexanderylis]

@@grantrobertdavies sorry, i just like it too much🤣🤣

[@A1Bokeh]

They should have mever ditched the design of the gx8 its the best