Why I Sold My GH6 for THIS... 

PSA: please don't spray paint your camera, especially if you ever intend to sell your kit to MPB down the line! It mightttttttt affect the valuation slightly 😅 So what do you reckon to the GX8 as an every day carry?? I'm excited to put it through its paces in a follow up video next month in LA! If you have any questions about it that you'd like me to cover just let me know 😁📷

I was thinking of that David Thorpe conclusion as I was watching this video (I just watched it the other day for the 10th time since it came out, lol). Then you went and quoted him. 🙂 May he rest in peace.

5:25 - the painting worked, but even if it didn’t, you get massive points for referencing David Thorpe, RIP. Thank you for bringing up the GX8 again. You rock lady.

❤Loved❤ the props you gave to David with the quote. His videos along with Giulio Sciorio's channel with his actual commercial / editorial work with M 4/3 helped me jump in on this awesome format many years ago. 😊

Another great video, Emily, and I was absolutely delighted to hear your tribute to David as it was him (via RU-vid of course, not personally) that got my back into photography by introducing me to M4/3. I really enjoyed my GX8, but when I was lucky enough to be able to afford to become a 2 camera person, I went G9 through MPB and then needed a smaller one, which as I said before, became the lovely EM 5 mk1 on your recommendation and I am loving that as my small camera. 😀

David Thorpe was a legend, I loved watching his detailed technical reviews and he had a great sense of humour. It was interesting to hear why you sold the GH6 especially as you were a big fan of the camera (so that was a surprise). I have a feeling you won’t be alone there. Despite it being a powerhouse for video I agree with people who say that the G9II is sort of the GH6 everyone originally wanted aside from the lack of a fan to prevent overheating and it was interesting that this issue alone seemed to be the main thing stopping you from getting one. But that makes sense given how you use it. I rarely use my mirrorless camera to record long events unless it’s a C or D cam and then I usually shoot in 1080 and the lowest bit rate etc and most of the time when I do it’s an indoor event so overheating isn’t much of an issue. For those types of events my A+B cams are always my camcorders so the lack of a fan wouldn’t be a problem in the G9II for me. It all comes down to what you need something for and how you use it.

YES!! Finally some true GX-8 love. This camera and the Leica 15 mm 1.7 rekindled my love for photography and sent me down the M 4/3 path. Got a bit misty with the David Thorpe references.. he was a huge influence and was very generous to answer my questions on his videos and in his forum. I think you will actually learn to love that viewfinder as I have. GX-8 with the Leica primes (or Sigma) make me feel like a real live photographer again. Wonderful video.. I feel validated..

This women is a riot. I happen to be a camera "nut" - and therefore anything about cameras gets my attention. But with her - I think she could present about anything under hte sun - I would still listen. Thank you for your kindness in not only sharing your incredible knowledge in the field of visual art - but to present it in a way that is really "a hoot".

I love the GX8. It's been my main (and only digital) camera for the past 6 years. I choose to upgrade the lenses instead of upgrading the body and I do not regret this decision. I use this camera with the prime lumix 25mm f1.4 and 15mm f1.7 with the zoom lense 14-140 MkII (weather sealed, as the camera body). Maybe I will gift myself the leica 45mm macro to scan 35mm films. I learned everything I know about photography on this camera. I am happy to see it still a true value in 2023. Thank you very much for your video :)

I actually had the GX8 for a few years. Used it for skateboarding photos. Worked well with the 7-14mm. Traded it to a team of artists for some artwork when I got my G9. They're still using it to document their work. One thing to note is that the mic jack is a 2.5mm so you will need an adapter if you're using 3.5mm gear. I do like the size of it. I was thinking of getting the GX9 but they tossed the flip out screen (and switched to a flip up), which to me is a "must have" on any camera I buy.

I still use my GX8 a lot these days for photography, and it was my main camera for quite a few years. I'm surprised that it is still a very relevant camera today in 2023 even though it was already more than 8 years!

I keep saying it but your videos just make me so happy! This one especially was nice to see since I'm a big fan of the GX-9, but the prices have gone up considerably. I considered the GX-8 at one point but it was slightly heavier and there was another reason I couldn't remember. Anyway, these are amazing little cameras! Thank you again. BTW, please come to Georgia! :)

Love my Gx8, so much that when I broke one (falling off a tripod onto concrete) I replaced it with another... still waiting for a true GX8 replacement!

Hi Emily, great content as always. Just a heads up on the OM-1 power switch which I understand can be a pain for some users. Did you know that if you go to the gear icon in the menu, on the first page of button functions you will see there is about two thirds of the way down an option for "Function (Fn) lever settings. Open this and it gives an option to use the lever as the ON/OFF for the camera. Obviously this does mean you loose the photo or video switching which is default however you can still just use the PASM dial to go to video mode. Hope this helps.

I love your content. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Well done!

Another great video, and interesting artwork with that camera body! 😀 The GX8 is a joy to use, but be a bit careful with that weather sealing. Mine still works shooting with, but the LCD back panel died from using it out in the rain. Also don't knock the dial around the shutter into things - it's just a press fit and will easily fall off, as mine did. But love it otherwise, that viewfinder is a joy to use (as opposed to the GX9 which was a disappointment), and I love the grip and feel of the camera in hand! And a neat thing is that you can modify the country code in service mode to remove the 30 min limit in video if your version had it from the beginning. I have searched high and low for a replacement LCD panel at a reasonable price, but to no avail unfortunately. So, yesterday I just snagged a E-M5 III for a bargain as a more compact carry everywhere option, excited to see how that will pan out. Otherwise shooting primarily with a set of 2 G9 bodies. And yes my collection includes a dozen other models too, gotta love Micro Four Thirds! 😊

Congrats on your new body. I just bought a GX9 with the kit 12-60mm lens. I am mostly a photographer. Weather sealing and mic input would be nice. Surprised how much I am enjoying the kit lens vs. the PL15mm lens. L o v e the L monochrome D setting. The Seahawks didn’t look great Sunday but we did win. Hope we look better this Sunday when you are part of the 12. Mask On Nurse Marty

I'm just the occasional travel photographer, but I'm so glad I ended up getting this little powerhouse of a camera. Got it from MPB as well, last November, with a Lumix G 12-60mm as a general travel/video lens, and an M Zuiko 17mm f2.8 for a discreet jacket-pocket-able combo. Look forward to more content from you with the GX8. Also subscribed to your channel!

The GX8 is still my favorite m43 body, the gx9 just wasn’t an upgrade. Really hope Pany releases an update for it soon!

Thats a nice one, waiting for the hands on review.

Just a note: in the OM-1 you can configure the FN lever so it works as the power switch. that way you can use the camera with one hand only. The drawback is that you cannot use it to change from still to video, or to switch between 2 AF modes.

Emily, great video and updates to the GX8 ... love the colors too! Yes, GH6 IIa ... phase detect, and keep the rest of the feature set as is.

The GX8 is still the camera I love most. The G9 is of course "better" but if I want to have fun I use the GX8. I love the tilt evf very much - especially because as a tall man it is a good idea to go down a little bit ... for astrophoto ... for macros ... there might come the day I brake my G9 into piece when trying to tilt the evf 😅

On the OM-1 power button and one-handedness: I have "quick power off" (or similar) enabled on the settings, which makes the camera turn off after like 8ish seconds of no use (as long as Auto-EVF switch is enabled), so I rarely ever need to use the power switch during a session as the camera takes care of the power management itself.

Love the spray painting, Emily! I don't think I'd ever be brave enough to try that! If you can get hold of one, I'd love to see your thoughts of the GX7, especially from a handling point of view. I've never been able to feel love for my gx9 despite it being a great camera. The gx7 was just so much nicer to hold

It's my little carry camera. Love the EV/tilt. I put a half case on it to make the grip bigger and to use back button focussing better, works great. Also added a larger eye cup for a more imersive experience. And just use the pancake zoom and a small flash unit.

Great review Emily as always. It would be great to have a updated GX8 mark2! Hey, if you are passing through New Mexico on your trip, let me know. I will buy you lunch! New Mexico has so much to offer, thats why they called it the land of enchantment! Have a great trip.

Amazing! I actually recently purchased an Olympus E-P3 because I wanted a dedicated carry around camera and didn't want to spent money on a Ricoh. E-P3 cost $120 USD and I just keep my Olympus 17mm 1.8 on it. Great video! OM really needs to consider updating the Pen-F

The white paint job is just so cool. I can feel the self-painting is your love for the camera. I am very sorry for my bad English.

One of the best cameras ever created from a useability point of view. The tilting EVF is aces.

The GX8 has always been on my list for cameras. It fills that lovely small and portable niche, has a nice EVF, and most importantly, uses the same batteries at the G85. Always did want to get my hands on one, and I've been seriously tempted to get one as a daily carry-around, as well as for astrophotography, including deep sky astrophotography. The EVF being tiltable is something I hadn't considered being rather handy for astrophotography, as it means I wouldn't have to rely on the tilty flippy screen anywhere near as much. Naturally I'd send mine to KolariVision first though, but that's because I like infrared photography (and you also get a lot more H-Alpha in the mix for astrophotography)

I love that you repaint your tiny cameras. I have an old E-M5 that I want to repaint. Hard part is deciding on the colors. Haha

I sincerely hope you get your perfect m43 “do it all” camera, and to be honest the GX8 is way more capable than I realised! Great vid Em!✌🏼

Very much looking forward to your thoughts on a GX8 as a daily user. I have one but still not been able to fully exploit its full capabilities.☺

YAY! I love my GX8. In fact, I'm only shooting 1080p on the GX8 to keep stability in check. (This is Alan Houser by the way 👋 you've answered many a question recently when I was gearing-up for my new channel: RURAL ESTATE. I'm currently battling Filmora at the moment, but I'll be here soon!)

Great video! Thanks

Interesting video on your shuffle and the GX8.

Awww you mentioned David Thorpe. His videoson M43 cameras, as well as yours, did influence me a whole lot in buying my Lumix G7 back then :) What a lovely lad, miss him and his videos a lot.

Another amaying vid! Thanks. (btw at one point later in the vid, the audio starts clipping on the low back end)

When the GX8 was released, I was using the GX7. I remember my horror at the size of the GX8! I waited. I bought the GX80! No shutter shock, no low pass filter (I think the GX8 still had one?), IBIS for stills and video. The body size is much smaller. Now I own the GX9, the most refined of the line 🙂 Flash, swivel EVF and a focus mode lever. 4k photo mode is useful and fun. Out of the GX line, the camera I haven't owned but always wanted, is the GX1. Somehow I have a soft spot for it. The tiny size and cool look perhaps? 🙂

I use parallel my GX 9, I call her my “poor man’s Leica” because of her formfactor. Unfortunately no more mic-input like the GX8, but so brilliant pictures for a tiny darling..❤

How about Olympus OMD EM5 mark iii, phase detect, IBIS, view finder, flippy screen, great size...

Have an em10 and a G85. Tend to agree. I enjoy shooting the Olympus more but it’s not as good in every other aspect as the G85. Makes it a tough call though for which to recommend - they’re both great in various ways.

I skimmed the comment section but didn't see so just worth noting is the reason it doesn't have IBIS in video is because the IBIS is only 2 axis as opposed to the 3 or 5 axis we generally know. No complaints just answering the why 😊. Great video as always

Congratulations on getting a GX8. The GX8 is currently my favourite camera. Over the weekend, I did 6½ hours of concert photography with just my GX8 and 4 prime lenses. It's possible, but my conclusion was, that I need an extra camera body - preferably an Olympus EM5 III or something very similar. The GX8 is great for stills photography, I only have one real issue... the front button is too close to the grip, if you have big hands. I have put zebra toggling there, because it matters less, if I hit it with my index finger, which I do quite often.

adore your work esp photos. they have a real personal style.

I hate the S5IIX! It has spoilt me with phase detect AF... now I want to part with my GH6; but only when the GH6II or GH7 appears assuming it has PDAF (it will, won't it?) Great vid Emily - keep it up. BTW, Asterix is a Gaul, I think you mean asterisk.

The Pen F is a collector’s item now, the prices on it won’t come down. If you want one, grab one sooner than later, I recommend the black version as it’s more durable and scoffs less than the silver version.

Great video, I agree with most of your points. I still have the GX8 and it's my go to travel camera. The GX8 takes wonderful pictures that rival FF when paired with Leica lenses or Sigma primes. I still can't believe Panasonic only made one of these bodies, seeing that Sony completely copied this design with the A7C. Please bring this camera back with phase detect!

Owned the gx8, absolutely loved it, regretted selling it immediately

I feel the GX8 is the camera I miss that I never owned. I was very close to buying one after very good experiences using both Lumix FZ1000 and LX100. The GX8 and GX9 in particular had my interest, but the 8, the older just screamed better build quality, and that EVF - as a glasses wearer - had appeal. Ultimately, found myself in Fuji land (X-E3 & X-T2), but I'm sure I would have enjoyed having an ILC m4/3 system just as much. Oh, and your camera looks cool!

Hi! Do you have a video explaining phase detect auto focus? I’m both nearsighted and farsighted and I want to move to micro four thirds because the full frame Sony system is just too heavy

When looking for a fun EDC camera, I agonized and then opted for the GX7 over the GX8. The ergonomics (not to mention that lovely grip) on the GX7 is perfect! Too bad they didn't carry it over to the GX8. About the power switch issue when you were on safari: could you not just let the camera go to "sleep" and then touch the shutter to instantly wake it? That would be a good alternative to the power off/on issue.

In the OM-1 you can switch the on-off lever on the left with the multi-mode lever on the right

I still have my GX8 as a backup to my G9 and G85. It is rock solid dependable. I fell in love with the EVF and it spoiled me for all others. Hence why I had to sell my GX9 with its dinky evf. Its a pity you can't get the accessories for the GX8 anymore, I have the extended eyecup and the leather half case. Makes the whole thing feel so comfortable and the eyecup is like reviewing pics in a darkroom.

I just purchased a g9 mark 1, but I traded a Lumix S5 for it and kept my gx8. A GX8 can practically hide in plain sight amongst the smartphones and DSLR style cameras. Sometimes people come up to me and ask if I’m using film!

8:00-8:16 What happened with standby mode OM1? Power on - standby mode after 30/60/90/any sec. - after pressing the "snapshot button" camera is ready to work.

So far I learned that photography is a combination of using light intelligently to capture graphic compositions and textures for an optimal picture This lady added another component to the topic of Photography which we too often forget. One that is most certainly not promoted by any of the academic Master photographers. Whose who bore you to death in the process of teaching. And that component is HAVING FUN At the end of the day - isn't it that what actually matters the most. Are we enjoying and having fun in what we are doing? Thank you!

I'm a fan of Lumix but I'm also a fan of Olympus/OM Systems and I enjoy the power switch on the left 😁 Everything else we're on the same page. I would have all the small cameras too. I got myself the EM-10 IIIs but GX8 is next to my collection. Pen-F I would love but like you said, too much $$$ 😒

The GX8 is a special camera! I hope soon Panasonic will release a updated version of this camera!

Was considering the GX8 recently. I want that doggone viewfinder (have the GX9 but VF a lot smaller). Only really turned off by "the flippy screen" -- I want a screen that tilts up like e.g. gx800 or e-pl7 -- I guess cause I don't do video...

Interesting. As a street photographer, often shooting at night, I'm mainly concerned about fast accurate AF. The M5 and PenF were not good enough. I m still struggling to find a small compact M43 as a easy carry on instead of my M1. I would appreciate that you show us more real example of their capabilities.

I was lost in the quest of full frame. But is lost for my love of photography due to the weight and switch over to iphone side. Recent i took out my old GM5 (2 of the most sexy M43 along w penf). The image is still as amazing. I know it cant win bigger sensor new camera, but just like people choose to wear Airforce1 and Air Jordan 1 twenty years after it was launch. Its still look wonder in social media world. The old camera gave a special feel to the user. The camera that one is in love with create the best photo.

I love the idea of the GX8, but I actually got better detail with my E-M5 mark ii, even being the older E-M1 16mp sensor. Would it really matter at the end of the day? Probably not if I'm being honest. A lot of my work is lifestyle portraiture, which doesn't exactly need tack sharp on tiny letters at 100%+ zoom.

It would definitely be great to see a GH6 with Phase Detect Autofocus 👍🏾.

What does the S stand for in the S line cameras?

I was lucky to get my hands on the latter GX9, and while it is missing some features from it's predecessor the GX8, the GX series cameras are so much fun to use.

Just bought a GX8 after seeing this video. It really feels like a quality camera to hold, very Fuji like. It’s definitely a keeper.

Huge respect for referencing David Thorpe!!

I had not heard about David. His style and ability to boil down complex issues into something easy to understand was unmatched.

Agree, GX8 is a great buy now, more Fns than you can shake a stick at. Direct EV dial takes a little to adapt to, but is great once you have. Got mine for travel - a tad smaller than my G9.

The sketch with the viewfinder: "Do I look cool?", made me laugh!... Bravo!

If it is painted by you personally, SOHTEBYS or CHRISTIES will sell it "slightly" higher :) I own th GX8 to have a small camera beside my Nikon D800E gear. The most exciting point on it ist the tilting EVF - awesome great ! I got it with the 20mm 1,7, which delivers superior quality. Additionally I bought a cheap 12-32 but with fr more slower aperture. The lens is second to the 20mm in quality and only an alternative if I need wide angle or a mini tele lens.

Just bought (another) one, in silver, but probs won't be applying the spray can! ;) Had a GX8 in 2015/16, loved the swivel EVF that needs to become a thing on all pro and street cameras for all manner of health/ergonomic reasons. Waited for an updated version from Panasonic, or a competitor from Sony etc, but almost 10 years later, having owned all manner of cameras in between (G80, LX100, A7SMK3) and after reviewing my album of several decades, most of my best and most creative stills and some tack sharp 4K video came from, drum roll, the GX8. Am probably going to get the Panasonic 14-140 that I had on my GH2 prior to my original GX8. Very versatile lens that produced superb stills and video, albeit 1080P video back then. Had an Oly Zuiko 12-40 f2.8 Pro on the first GX8, also excellent. Or if anyone has a suggestions for a better but affordable versatile STABILISED zoom for product photography and 4K birding video (work/personal!) that be great. (A7Smk3 costs a tad more, so produced the best video of anything out there, but that was for work productions.)

love that you got a solid body for such a good price. i switched to Canon's EF-M mount after my last E-PM1 kissed a driveway too hard lol

I'm planning to buy the G9II and I don't think that will overheat in 25p or 50-60p, I own the GH5 and I live in Greece where in summer the temperatures are over 38º celsius and never had a problem, I think the cooling system will be much needed in 120p or in more demanding codecs like apple prores etc.

I usez My GX 8 as my regular street cam. God bless Dave Thorpe.What a guy.

I sorely wish the GX85 had the tilting EVF that the GX7, 8 and 9 do but also had the ergonomics and controls of the GX7. But because Panasonic stopped producing the GX9, I was only able to get the GX85.

Why today? I've had a GX8 for years, taken it all over, and used it for all sorts of creative jobs, but in a fit of frugality had put it up for sale since I have a few more recent cameras. I then had a moment of clarity earlier today and realised I should keep it, but on my way home, before I had a chance to cancel my ad, somebody bought it. Had they seen your video? It's a really great and unique camera.

Love your channel, and I see you eventually went G9II & S5 II but for non-youtuber video people reading this - DO NOT SELL YOUR GH6. Its still the best video camera on the market under 2k and isn't worth selling for what you'll get out of MPB etc. I still come back to it time and time again even though I own much newer, more expensive cameras. The video quality, the formats; its a workhorse still for at least another 3 years. /rant over

I would like to have seen the gx9 released with the same weather sealing and viewfinder of the gx8. I had a gx8 for a short while, but was put off by the loud and clunky mechanical shutter. The shutter shock continued to be an issue with me too. The electronic shutter is okay, but not ideal if there’s movement in your photo. Hopefully they’ll rerelease this style in a gx8 ii, or gx10 with the mechanical shutter of the gx9

Nice. I use my GX8 more than my G9. Both are good, and the GX7, GM1 too. Thanks. toronto canada

I love my GX8. Great choice and it’s fun to use.

I picked up the gx8 for my son awhile back when his Olympus died , he'll be pleased to hear it's weather sealed which we didn't know as it was raining when we went to the River of light on Friday 📷☔

Certain shortcommings held me back from getting a GX8 s0 far: The GX8 is known for shutter shock issues with certain lenses and certain shutter speeds. The next generations of Lumix cameras got a much better damped mechanical shutter. The GX8 crops in 4K video, since it doesn't oversample but records a 4K pixel-for-pixel area from the 20MP sensor. The IBIS is a limited older version in Lumix cameras that doesn't work for videos afak. The 2.5 mic jack is annoying - you'll definitely forget / not find the adapter in the field. ;-) A G9 is a much better camera imho which I would prefer for what you're doing, especially filming. But have fun!

4K photo mode is something that feels more like a gimmick nowadays, given higher burst modes with E shutter and larger buffers etc. But on relatively affordable cameras around the time of release, I'm sure that being able to shoot 30fps of jpegs was a game changer for certain subjects.

I'm surprised you you gone for this one over the GX80 or GX9. It's a fantastic camera for the price point and the lack of anti-aliasing filter actually makes a lovely difference, but it's got it's quirks. The random 2.5mm Mic Input is an odd one. It's certainly one of the stronger choices out of the GX8, GX80 & GX9. Great video again Em! 🙌🏽

What about the Sony a6700 😊.

We miss you David... And I miss a GX9II in my collection 😤

Great video. I've had a GX8 almost since the release date and have kept it as a backup to my later G9. I think it is a great camera for all the reasons you've noted. One question: I use back-button focus almost exclusively and I find the position of the AF/AE Lock button on the GX8 to make this a bit unwieldy - unlike the G9 where my thumb falls naturally over that button and makes back-button focus easy to use. If anyone has a solution, I'd appreciate their thoughts and suggestions. Keep up the fine work. One last thought. I've been a photographer for several decades, and it is my humble opinion that the need for phase-detect AF is vastly over emphasized. The evolution of sensor technology, current IBIS and optical stabilization, and reduced noise at higher ISO can compensate in almost all situations for whatever perceived improved speed is provided by phase-detect AF. Once again, that is just my humble opinion - based on years of experience. Thanks again for a great video!

You're waiting for the new GH, but tbh I'm waiting for a new GX that at least matches those GX8 specs. 😅 If it doesn't, it's a toss-up between the GX8 and G90 for me. I thought the power switch on Olympus cameras was inconvenient and unintuitive too, when I was used to Lumix. I found you can transfer the power function to the little '1 2' lever at your right thumb, which is a lot better!

The only pain point I see with the Gx8 is the flip screen for photography. No matter what, the tilt screen of the Gx9 feels much better. Hopefully, we'll get a Gx10 with a hybrid screen mechanism like the GH6. One can dream. 😣

Honestly I’m a Sony user and the thought of doing anything micro 4/3rds seemed ridiculous, but you’ve got me intrigued… I’m definitely considering an em5 original when I want to treat myself next… I was wondering whether since they’re a strength of particularly Olympus/om a review of the various computational photography features and which cameras have which ? :p

I told my wife that the eco packaging and zero emmisions delivery meant that me buying camera gear was actually saving the planet. She remains sceptical😂 Also, do you take commisions for funky camera mods? lol Great Video!

That’s a good review. I’m probably more in the GX7 range budget wise. Keeping the 8 on the radar. Mpb👍🏻. I’ll skip the paint 😊.

Agree, bargain. Great sensor. Still use mine for a live stream camera. Annoyed the ibis doesn't work in 4K! And the crop is annoying. And yep, need phase detect, "you can't go back," as you said!

Gx8 is great camera. But i don’t know why i like old dslr canon 70d’s pics. Can you please make comparison video of these two camera. Please try it.

Ah yes, the poor man's (or woman's) Pen F. Years ago, I had been shooting Pen line cameras (P, PL, and PM) with an accessory EVF on top. I wanted a range finder style body with a built in EVF, ergo the Pen F, which unfortunately was too dear for me (and still is). The GX7, which included Lumix' s first stab at IBIS, was, well, lackluster. I settled on the Gx85 which, as a stills only shooter, works fine for me. Only issue is the EVF, as I wear glasses with progressive lenses and the EVF can be, shall we say, "wonky" but I've adapted to it. Mine is boring black. As I am a timid person, it will stay boring black; I will forgo the temptation to emulate your noteworthy color transformations!

I just don't really see the benefit of the GX8 over the GX85. Comparison maybe?

I only do art photography and no video whatsoever. I’ve been using a GX1 for a very long time and honestly I will never switch unless I find a GX85 for a price I’ve never seen one to this point 👀. I missed out on a Pen F somebody was selling on eBay for $660 USD (I couldn’t justify a new camera when my old one works just fine) but I doubt I’ll ever see that again.