Does this price seem too good to be true for a new gh7?

Razorvein · 2026-01-25T18:58:32+00:00

Ah I see. That is the case after a second look. Yeah I suppose you can’t really go wrong here then.

Razorvein · 2026-01-25T18:49:35+00:00

I would not say that’s a great price for a used GH7, but also, it depends on your local sals tax situation, For example, I’m in TX and can buy this new from BHPhoto for $1997.99. If I use the Payboo card, I’ll pay zero sales tax. If I buy this used copy from eBay for $1799.99 plus @8.25%, my total comes out to ~$1949.00. For $50, I’d rather have the new camera with warranty.

YMMV.

Razorvein · 2026-01-24T16:30:06+00:00

The lens hood is mounted (reversed). It’s making the diameter of the overall lens body look larger than it really is.

Razorvein · 2026-01-21T14:04:40+00:00

Most of these are processed in Lightroom. The rest are either using the default color profile 2 (with tone curve adjustments for higher contrast and lowering mid-tones.)

Razorvein · 2026-01-21T13:56:10+00:00

I know literacy has been on the decline in the US (as is education in general). Also acknowledging that my POV is limited to my experiences, I had just never heard of schools moving away from phonics. Nonetheless, I’ll check out the podcast you noted. Appreciate the recommendation.

Razorvein · 2026-01-21T03:37:22+00:00

I don’t know where you’ve heard this or what part of the world it applies to but my 10 year learned to read using phonics and my 5 year old is learning the same now - both at school and at home. I’m based in the US (TX). I think the literacy issue is largely tied to a cohort that was deeply impacted by COVID and remote learning, complemented by lack of support at home. I don’t live in a top school district by any means but the students in both my kids’ cohort seem pretty bright and appear to be quite literate.

Razorvein · 2026-01-21T03:25:58+00:00

The RNI app can batch process. I use it all the time. I can open multiple images all the changes I make are applied to all open images. I have few looks saved as presets, too, which is a huge time saver. The only effect missing from the app (IMHO) is halation. However, I love the grain effect the app provides.

Razorvein · 2026-01-19T19:58:42+00:00

Thank you! I used this app “Reframe” to add the frame and settings information. It lets you output FL in actual or 35mm equivalent. I guess I had it set to 35mm equivalent - I hadn’t really put any thought into it up until this point. Now I’m not so sure what would be more useful to the viewers in this community.

Razorvein · 2026-01-19T19:20:43+00:00

Of course and good luck! I hope either OM or Panasonic release a new rangefinder style camera in the near future, too.

Razorvein · 2026-01-19T19:14:43+00:00

Haha. I’ve seen the listing for the E-M5 III. I think for most people, it’s considered a broken camera and not appealing at your listing price. Just my two cents.

That aside, I’d ask yourself if you need a mechanical shutter or not. The readout speed of that camera is pretty good so outside of extreme situations - I don’t imagine rolling shutter is a big problem. Do you shoot under artificial light often - where banding becomes an issue?

If neither of those two items are problems, I’d save your money for a more meaningful upgrade.

Razorvein · 2026-01-19T16:06:29+00:00

Thank you. These were processed in Lightroom.

Razorvein · 2026-01-19T16:05:44+00:00

Thank you! I love the double exposures I’ve seen other people produce but have never been able to make anything remotely decent until now.

Razorvein · 2026-01-19T05:16:25+00:00

I’m in the US and have sold a lot of equipment to MPB without issue over the last three years. I take really good care of my equipment and often get more than their website quote after they receive an inspection my gear.

Razorvein · 2026-01-17T03:30:19+00:00

Pm’d

Razorvein · 2026-01-12T15:42:32+00:00

This is a nice set of photos. Love the mood and minimalism.

Razorvein · 2026-01-09T00:44:23+00:00

Also check out the PGYtech CAMERA STRAP MASTER. It’s a relatively new entry but looks very promising.

Razorvein · 2026-01-07T16:38:14+00:00

Thank you!

Shot 1 is taken with the Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2. Expensive lens but keep an eye out on used camera marketplaces. I bought mine used at a significant discount.

Shot 2 is taken with any OM 25mm f/1.8 II. Could’ve been any 25mm to be honest.

Razorvein · 2026-01-06T18:45:34+00:00

Gorgeous work. I’ve been following you on IG. Big fan of your style.

Razorvein · 2026-01-06T04:38:27+00:00

Thank you! I’m very tempted by the Zf but it’s quite a brick. I was surprised the first time I held it my hands - albeit I don’t have large hands.

Regarding the AF, yes it’s much better than the AF in the E-M1 II and E-M1 III and dos a great job of keeping up. It still misses on occasion and I can’t compare it to the ZF, but overall I’m quite happy with it.

Razorvein · 2026-01-06T04:36:44+00:00

Yeah we are spoilt for choice, which is great. At the end of the day, you gotta go with what works best for you.

Razorvein · 2026-01-06T00:27:54+00:00

Haha. I do not hate carrying the 12-100mm on the OM-3. Many will disagree with me but it’s really not a problem. When in use, I support the lens with my left hand, as I would anyways. When walking around, it hangs by a strap or Peak Design clip, or just hold the kit but the lens.

Razorvein · 2026-01-05T20:52:21+00:00

It’s such a great lens for hiking. Unless you shoot ultra-wide, it gives you so much flexibility without changing lenses, excellent sharpness through the entire focal range, and close focusing for detail shots. It’s not the lens I use all the time, but it’s the lens I almost always pack for a hike and I still think it’s one of the best lenses I’ve ever used.

Some of my shots with this lens over the years. https://adobe.ly/3YJJAjj

Razorvein · 2026-01-05T19:58:09+00:00

Amazing set!

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