Comments on: Panasonic – LUMIX G85 Mirrorless 4K Photo Digital Camera Body with 12-60mm Lens, DMC-G85MK – Black

By: PeteR

PeteR — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:00:25 +0000

Been wanting to make the jump to mirrorless for years but the price of entry was too high. I have Lumix point & shoots, so picked this up as an open box ($70 off) since I’m familiar with the functions and menu
I’ve been delighted, capturing both pics I otherwise haven’t been able to using 4K burst mode as well as shooting both JPG and RAW formats flawlessly (pics attached)
The fully articulating screen is great as well as the 12-60 kit lens
Downsides include continuous AF (searches too much, so better to keep it on single AF), battery life (don’t expect a full day of shooting, especially if using video) and shooing in low light
If you have realistic expectations, this is a terrific intro mirrorless camera

By: drumarty

drumarty — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:15:56 +0000

A great camera, fairly simple to use. Auto focus is fast & reliable. Balances nicely in my large hands. Easy to find stuff in the menus. Seems very sturdy & the buttons are responsive.
My brother, who uses multiple lenses in his DSLR Nikon, shot with this camera during his recent visit & loved it! He took a pic of his daughter, included here. Great auto shot, using my Leica 25mm f1.4 lens on the G85.

By: Blackapino

Blackapino — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:39:11 +0000

Just bought this Thursday the 20th of Feb, so I haven’t had a LOT of time with it YET…But I did an Unboxing video of this Camera on My YouTube Channel so check that out if you’d like, it’s BlackapinoTheAppleGuy

By: prof2000

prof2000 — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:29:41 +0000

I have lost two camera to weather. One simply because the humidity killed it. One simply because of a little dust in the air. This had till now severely limited my pursuit of photography outdoors. This camera is a little miracle! It’s weatherization allows one to use it in most outdoor situations without having to take great pains to protect it from the weather, or other adverse conditions experienced outdoors. I don’t need any contraptions to protect it – it simply hangs from my neck and is easy to operate. The camera body fits my hand easily, and provides easy access to all controls. The lens provided (which is also weatherized) is excellent for the broad range of situations I encounter outdoors. This camera truly is a little miracle for those who wish to expand their skills in outdoor photography. I have attached 4 sample photos – be aware that each had to be sized down to meet the size constraints of the website. One is a shot of a cardinal high up on a tree top. It was taken at max zoom, handheld. Another is of a pileated woodpecker that I was able to get closer to. It too was taken at max zoom, handheld. The dual stabilization does a fantastic job. Another shot is of the near total eclipse of the moon on 19 Nov 2021, at maximum extinction. It was taken at max zoom, handheld, at below freezing temperatures. Finally is a picture of a dramatic sunrise, taken at mid zoom, handheld.
This camera has opened up a whole new world of photography for me. I highly recommend it!

By: Cody

Cody — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:26:46 +0000

This camera is AWESOME. The lense it comes with is perfect for capturing photos and videos even from 100 ft away. The photos are super clear, and capture quickly. The video is SUPER high quality, love it. One of my favorite features so far is the wifi transfer from the camera to a PC or phone, the camera hosts its own wifi you can connect to with a device and then tranfer files to that device with excellent speed.