As I grew into the m43 (micro four-thirds) camera gear, like any photographer, I started getting many different lenses. Most were based on reviews I had read and also based on my personal needs and desires for focal lengths.
As my experience grew, I soon found I had collected five different lenses. Most were made by Panasonic with exception to one which was made by Olympus. Part of the reason I went with Panasonic is the built-in O.I.S. (optical image stabilization) and two of the lenses are also water-resistant which works great in rainy or wet conditions with a sealed camera like the Panasonic GH3, GH4, and GH5.
It has been said the camera is and should be an extension of the photographer’s eye, capturing the light and beauty as the photographer sees it. Well, that is why I am upgrading my camera eye. It has become time.
A few years ago, I took a giant leap of faith and gave up DSLR’s for mirrorless when I upgraded from an aging Nikon D200 to a Panasonic Lumix GH3. The smaller sensor was hard to justify but I wanted smaller, lighter camera for hiking and travel. The lower cost of the camera and lenses was also an attractive quality.
That leap was an adjustment in mindset which told me I needed to either shoot Canon or Nikon to get best results. After a year, I had learned that this camera even with the smaller sensor was shooting better photos than my D200 and it made it easier and more enjoyable. It was fun showing up to fashion workshops with models and having all the Nikon and Canon shooters look at me strangely. It was all redeemed when I posted my images, however.
So, after a few years with lots of use and travel, my GH3 was starting to show signs of wear. I had broken the label on the exposure dial while hiking and it was starting to occasionally do some odd things electronically. I figured it was about time for an upgrade.
