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Panasonic Lumix G85 Mirrorless 4K Photo Digital Camera Body w/ 12-60mm Lens Expired
$500
$899.99
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Best Buy has Panasonic Lumix G85 Mirrorless 4K Photo Digital Camera Body w/ 12-60mm Lens (DMC-G85MK) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member gabe23111 for finding this deal.
Key Features:
Thanks to community member gabe23111 for finding this deal.
Key Features:
- The slender, lightweight design allows easy transport for point-and-shoot adventures
- 16.0-megapixel Live MOS sensor
- LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. zoom lens
- ISO 100 - 25,600 (expandable to ISO 100 - 25,600 range) for crisp, clear photos even in ultralow light
- Built-in Wi-Fi to instantly share your pictures
- 3.0" LCD monitor
- OLED electronic viewfinder
- Accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC cards
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- Our research indicates that this is $134.02 lower (21% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $634.01 at the time of this posting.
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- This camera has received an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 based on over 90 Best Buy customer reviews.
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This camera is from 2016, so it isn't the latest and greatest mirrorless camera on the market. That is why it is only $500 new. However, it is still a very good camera. Camera sensor tech kind of peaked around 2014 and was almost as good a couple years prior. In terms of image quality, the improvements since have more so been incremental than revolutionary. More substantial improvements have been made with autofocus since, particularly in mirrorless cameras or for video.
The G85's smaller sensor will mean it won't handle low light quite as well compared to most Canon or Nikon DSLRs. But this will be much better for video than most DSLRs and has in-body image stabilization (also great for stills when using lenses without IS). It probably also offers considerably more features than your DSLRs, especially if using an entry level body. You may or may not care about the extra features. And the smaller sensor along with lack of a mirror means it can be smaller and lighter. It also offers some weather sealing, most entry level DSLRs do not and will be much more vulnerable in harsh conditions.
If only caring about photos I'd not upgrade to this from DSLRs from about 2012 or newer. The exception would be lowest Canon models (T100, T5, T6), which I'd gladly swap for something better which includes this G85. But there are plenty of other options out there, at least if you consider used. Chip shortages have really hurt new camera availability and pricing.
If you already have multiple Nikon lenses and are fine with the system, I'm not sure this camera would make a lot of sense for you. The advantage of MFT over the Nikon you have is generally smaller lenses and smaller bodies (although this is a relatively large mft body).
I have a gx85 and thinking of grabbing this as a second body and for the lens which has an MSRP the same as this bundle.
If you are happy with your Canon no need to buy another camera even if it's a good deal.
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If you already have multiple Nikon lenses and are fine with the system, I'm not sure this camera would make a lot of sense for you. The advantage of MFT over the Nikon you have is generally smaller lenses and smaller bodies (although this is a relatively large mft body).
I have a gx85 and thinking of grabbing this as a second body and for the lens which has an MSRP the same as this bundle.
Is this a better upgrade in $1k range?
Yes but you need another application. I use the Elgato Cam Link 4K. Super easy, plug and play setup with the Lumix.
Is this a better upgrade in $1k range?
If you are happy with your Canon no need to buy another camera even if it's a good deal.
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Is this a better upgrade in $1k range?
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This camera is from 2016, so it isn't the latest and greatest mirrorless camera on the market. That is why it is only $500 new. However, it is still a very good camera. Camera sensor tech kind of peaked around 2014 and was almost as good a couple years prior. In terms of image quality, the improvements since have more so been incremental than revolutionary. More substantial improvements have been made with autofocus since, particularly in mirrorless cameras or for video.
The G85's smaller sensor will mean it won't handle low light quite as well compared to most Canon or Nikon DSLRs. But this will be much better for video than most DSLRs and has in-body image stabilization (also great for stills when using lenses without IS). It probably also offers considerably more features than your DSLRs, especially if using an entry level body. You may or may not care about the extra features. And the smaller sensor along with lack of a mirror means it can be smaller and lighter. It also offers some weather sealing, most entry level DSLRs do not and will be much more vulnerable in harsh conditions.
If only caring about photos I'd not upgrade to this from DSLRs from about 2012 or newer. The exception would be lowest Canon models (T100, T5, T6), which I'd gladly swap for something better which includes this G85. But there are plenty of other options out there, at least if you consider used. Chip shortages have really hurt new camera availability and pricing.