The best camera I’ve ever bought…
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- This week I’m back out with an old favourite, my trusty Lumix G9. It's a fantastic Micro Four Thirds camera that I used pretty much exclusively for years all over the world, for landscape photography, street photography and everything in between. In this video I'm using it here at home in Wales, on a nice evening in Anglesey.
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Proud g9 owner. Switched to the A7C, sold all mFT lenses. Sold the Sony and all lenses, bought thr G9, a GX800 and all mFT lenses back 😆😆
Could you please clarify what is the reason? Or how was your journey? :)
@@hungnq1989i personally like the colors from panasonic. Dont need to edit much
You being an MFT user was the Reason why I subscribed to Your channel. Nice to see the G9 back again...👌
Even after using a few different, newer cameras, I still prefer the G9. I'm frankly disappointed in the R7, and my S5 is not as comfortable to hold, and its joystick is trickier to control. Long live the G9!
I do miss your G9 days on this channel.
No reason to wonder why you switched to Sony....literally everybody on youtube switches to sony for the same reason....auto focus....idk I just can't seem to give up all the pros of panasonic just for "autofocus"
Same I think the colors are far better to have than autofocus lol makes Sony and canon seem a little bland but they’re auto focus is fantastic I have to admit 😊
Lumix is what made u in my eyes. It was so sad to see u go Sony. Kind of stopped watching after that. Glad to see u with ur old G9
Picked up a mint G9 for £500 recently. Unreal bargain.
James you're the perfect salesman even when you're not trying to be.
I'm not sure how many more videos I can withstand about the G9 before I have to up and buy one for myself...
If you don’t shoot low light all the time and shadow recovery isn’t your priority but very small telephoto zoom lenses are, the G9 is a fantastic choice for how inexpensive it is. Still, I would probably chose an X-T4 over it though if you don’t care for small telephoto zooms.. but you still won’t get the wonderful ergonomics of the G9, you’d need the X-H2 for that.. but it’s much much pricier.
Honestly, don’t do it. I tried it coming from apsc and fullframe and I was very disappointed. Especially with long lenses every cloudy day or forest becomes an extrem low light grain fest. Also the price and size advantage compared to apsc is virtually non existent
@@hansn.433 I agree. I compared the G9 with a Z6, and the shadow recovery is unbelievably better on full frame. I never got to test M43 vs APSC, but I do know that cropped sensor is better. Plus, I just think APSC is perfect in its design to be a beautiful middle ground between compact and lightweight lenses of M43, with close enough to the DOF and low light performance of full frame. I feel like it’s the perfect sensor size. I love the G9’s ergos so much, and although it’s lenses are fantastically small, I’d say it’s only really worth it for telephotos and wildlife lenses. If you’re getting 24-70 equiv or anything below 100mm, APSC lenses are small enough IMO.
@@savnac Absolutley. And with my experience poor low light performance starts anywhere above iso 800. At 1600 it already looked very poor. Clearly visible difference on a 1440p screen without any further pixel peeping. And here i fear, the size advantage of the g9 lost also for tele work, like animals (bif was impossible anyways with the af), where even on a slightly overcast day with high shutter speeds i would end up with very poor images. So you are again forced to buy expansive and heavy optics with bigger apperture. It just seems, that there is a fixed amount of light necessary to get an acceptable image quality, no matter weather you get it via surfacearea (aka fullframe) or intensity (aperture). And if you are really into compactness, a real compact camera like a rv100 or so has by today stadars equal image quality. And honestly for fun of usage i would go to olympus or fuji anyday.
@@hansn.433 I agree with you. I even tried Lightroom’s new denoise and compared the full frame not deposited vs micro four thirds denoised and the new denoise does nothing for correcting color alterations due to high iso, and the detail it does recover ends up having weird AI-looking artifacts too. It helps in some situations but for most it’s just not worth it. If there was no APSC, I think micro four thirds is so much more fun to carry around and shoot for hobbyist and enthusiasts because of the size, but nowadays I think APSC cameras like Fuji’s killed M43, and man is that Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 TINY. I own it and it’s prime lens-sized. The X-S20 is a fantastic camera, just no weather sealing. I’d still go for an X-T5, and that’s what I have today.
I sold my G9 and GX9 about 6 months ago after switching to Sony for a couple of years and they were just gathering dust. Of course classically I’ve started to lust after M43 again since then.
I've upgraded from the G9 I got years ago many times over now, but I still have it and I wouldn't dream of ever selling it! It's ridiculously comfortable and well thought out, and it still takes great images. It's feature packed and a stellar video workhorse if you can live without auto focus. Such a little beast, and at a steal no less! Best value camera ever perhaps? Cheers
So right. I've regretted selling mine from day one. I shoot a Sony A7RV and an OM-1 now, and while technically, they both blow the socks of the G9, I have no emotional attachment to either. They just do the job. Selling the G9 was kind of like when your wife throws away your favorite flannel shirt that you'v had for 15 yrs.
@@j16m02 Technically the OM-1 does have more bells and whistles. I have seriously considered it but have not seen anything that the G9 cannot do. One thing the OM-1 cannot match is the G9 stabilisation except with the three hideously expensive Sync-IS lenses, there the G9 can with almost the entire Lumix lens catalogue. I have always been into wildlife and that calls for extra-long lenses, the G9+PL100-400 becomes hand-held, which is insane. It's not the only way to do it but I do not have a huge budget.
Nice to see the G9 out again James. I’ve retained my Olympus EM5 mk iii to use alongside my a6500. Using vintage lenses means I get a choice of 2 effective focal lengths. Surprising just how sharp these old lenses are!
Just keep being you, James. Carry on. 👍🥂
By all means use the G9 more and post videos on it. Still my favorite all around camera for many of the reasons you listed.
The house is called Craig y Mor built from 1911 for a few years as a Summer home for the Smellie family. Puportedly haunted, I think descendants of the family still own it. Also used as a film location. I took a photo of the bay and house in 2016 which I love. So much texture and atmosphere. Great location.
My G9 is the best camera I have ever owned. Price, performance, ergonomics, build quality, features - nothing comes close to the G9 when everything is considered. It is an incredible camera. I have got no intention of ever selling it. I have never used AF with video and the G9's AF for photo work is superb. Cheers James.
Yesss! Currently filming my very own feature film on a cinema rigged out G9 and it has been looking really really great!
Only James is allowed to be mad at the cold weather while wearing kneelong shorts
Get some super glue on those rubber grips and start using it more. I can't get rid of mine, made a blood pact with it. Maybe you need to reinvest in a Panasonic Leica 25mm 1.4 again. I've got everything crossed that Panasonic make a G9ii with the 26mpix sensor and phase detect. Autofocus.
Probably an unpopular opinion, but I like the look of the images from this video more than what I’ve seen of the Sony images. At least on UA-cam where the MP doesn’t come into it.
Oh yes, the G9 is one of the most pleasing cameras I've ever used. The details of the ergonomic design are outstanding. I've often worked with it alongside, or instead of, my full frame pro' kit, and no client has ever noticed the difference... The humble G9 also has a vastly better top screen display than the woefully tiny dark screen on my R5. Local honey can often be found locally...
I recently got a used G80 (less than a hundred shots) and its so much fun to use not mention lighter than my 7D mark ii
I got both the G9 and G80....and I take out the G80 more often. I hope they also bring out a G80 Mark II!
I love your color science; every single photo just shines in the most beautiful color grading I've ever seen; and of course, your photography skills are off the chart... simply amazing. Much respect.
That is in part because Lumix have the most authentic colour reproduction. They start from a good place. The final colours are very much down to James :)
I finally upgraded from my G7 to the G9 just this past Christmas. Absolutely love the thing. Seeing as I’m mostly just a hobbyist, I could see this being the last camera I really need.
Rather weirdly the G7 is still on Panasonic's books. Despite its age it is still a very good camera comparable to the E-M5ii and can do a couple of tricks they forgot to but into the G9 kitchen sink such as the rather simple but effective in-camera panorama. I still have the G7, sadly they do not have much trade-in value. The G9 is a does-everything pro camera. To me the G9 seems less automated and relies more on me setting it up more for the shot, the upside there is that it is more likely to do what I want it to do.
Legendary G7 🧡🔥💪.
Always lovely to watch your videos, James. 👍🦘
Oh wow. I posted on an old video about this the other week. Glad you are giving it a try!
I’m still so tempted to grab a G9. Ticks every feature box I want. Panasonic knocked it out of the park with the G9.
I just did, moved from the gx9. Amazing improvement.
Happy to see you flex the G9 again. You and one other photographer is why I picked up the G9 2 years ago, and its been insanely flexible. Wildlife, street, portrait, and abstract. Mixes less with the Leica glass they got!
Most underrated camera
James is also pretty much the sole reason I purchased a G9 too, and it's been the best thing I've spent money on. Superb camera
I just sold my G9 and got the a7RIII. I found myself running to Leica glass trying to get that low light experience or shallow depth of field. In the end of the day, I found it better to hop over to full frame and buy zoom lenses that are a constant f1.4 in the M43 world. I still have my GM1, Gx85, and infrared converted G85 with the sigma prime set. They're still good cameras but I just gravitate to my Sony.
You will like that A7RIII. It's when they finally got the colors right.
Focus is much better as well.
My 5 year old Canon 1dxii looks way better just saying
I miss my G9 and GH5s set up. It's so much easier to get caught up in the hype of new kit than it is to simply be happy with what you have.
Yes. I’m thousands of euros into new gear and in hindsight could’ve just as well sticked with my GX80 (…).
Oh James, you warmed my old G9 shooting heart with this one.
I still use my g9 daily, unless I'm going stealth for street shooting and take out the gx9.
It has it's well known limitations, but when I'm holding it and using it, it all feels and works so good, I can live with those.
And since you are one of the photogs who helped influence the initial purchase, and like all have moved on since then, it's nice to see you have appreciation for this very fine camera once again.
GX9 for the streets is awesome! I bought it when I went to Japan last christmas and it was a blast to shoot with
One of my allllllltime favorite cameras. Even love that stupidly sensitive shutter.
The G9 is my current workhorse, especially with the Nocticron 1.2 which is awesome, although a bit large.
That’s great to hear… I’ve had my G9 for about six months and have just picked up a Nocticron 1.2, which I hope to have by the weekend 🤞😃
@@GaryPallett Good choice!
I'm entertained by your enjoyment of the button placement. I have a Lumix G95 and feel the exact same way about it. The image quality is only so-so, but my goodness the design of the body is just so nice!
I watched one of your videos from 3 years ago and you were talking about the G9 and questioned if MFT would survive. Question answered in this video.
And now the truth comes out...lol...welcome back. And rumour has it G9ii in the works.
I find it funny what we consider old , vintage ,classic these days I hear and see it a lot on UA-cam … still a great camera as you’ve said. The theory of local honey is the bees use the ingredients of the flowers etc then you digest it, so it’s like a food vaccine. But will only help locally to where you are lol
Hi James. I’m an Allergy Specialist Nurse and help manage hayfever for many patients. Try antihistamines eg cetirizine twice a day (up to four is safe), nasal steroid spray (read instructions for correct technique), and eye drops containing sodium cromoglycate. All can be bought over the counter. Use every day starting 2-4 weeks before your symptoms usually start and continue until end of season. Don’t miss a day. Desensitisation/ immunotherapy is available but usually only offered if the above is not helpful. Unfortunately local honey does not work; the pollens in honey are not those you will be allergic to. Love your videos btw.
I think the G9 Mark 2 is supposed to be out in a couple of weeks.
I exchanged my G9 for a Fuji X-T3 with the 18-135 f3.5-f5.6. Worst thing I ever did (camera wise). I miss the 12-35 and 35-100 f2.8 lenses along with the dual IS. Now I find myself wanting a longer lens and the weight is crazy compared to the Lumix offerings… I’m a silly boy!
Couldn’t connect with Fujifilm either. Thought the Fuji grass was greener, turns out they’re just not as user friendly as everybody claims. And definitely build quality wise not on par with Lumix. At least what I’ve experienced.
@@GeertKusterto be fair the G9 is a sport body
The xt3 is just an everyday camera that happens to perform pretty good
But 100mm on the g9 is 200 , equivalent to the 135 ( 202mm ? )
@@KNAPPAID sorry when I say I want a long lens I mean a 35mm equivalent of 600mm+. The M43 lenses are much smaller than the X mount lenses that are available. I’m considering the Fuji 100-400 which is 1.4kg or the 70-300 but I would need the 1.4x tc to get the reach. If I had the G9 I could have picked up the Lumix 100-300 or even the Panasonic Leica 100-400.
@@richardturner81 i see , yeah unfortunately super teles arent that easy to get affordably in larger formats
You're cold? Have you considered trousers? Beware the welsh sheep tick.
The prevailing winds are on-shore thereabouts. The clouds would roll in, pass over the coast at Tywyn, get pushed up and dump their rain on Cader Idris. If the mountains had "walked away" hidden by cloud it was going to rain on the coast. Towards night the winds would switch to off-shore to move moist air out to sea and give a build up of cloud to the west. The coastal strip could have completely different weather to just a few miles inland making the forecast a mockery.
Not sure how anyone ‘upgrades’ from a G9. It is a great camera by any standards and I wish I could justify one instead of my trusty G7.
Just wanted to add that local honey is a good idea if you like honey but absolutely pointless if you think it will help with the hayfever. Bees don't prey on grass or tree pollen, they use flower pollen. Flower pollen doesn't give you hayfever.
As a beekeeper I agree with you that bees do not get nectar from grasses, but nectar and pollen from trees is one of their main sources of food. There is no scientific evidence that local honey helps with hay fever but an awful lot of people that buy honey from us say it works wonders.
So i would say i can make a final statement.
THIS MAN MAKES INCREDIBLE PICTURES with every Cam on earth :)
You were the reason i decided on the g9. Glad to see you pull it out. Hopefully you'll try the g9ii
If you like the G9 but want better focusing you ought to look into the Lumix S5 ii. Upgraded from a G85 and it has the same feel to me but is a lot better autofocusing and full frame doesn't hurt either.
Hi James, somebody might have said this so sorry if I'm repeating it but I think that house was featured in cut scenes in the black and white film the 39 steps. The shot was from the sea with the waves crashing, Also a mate of mine was scuba diving off there and bumped into the Stone Roses who were staying/rehearsing at that house back in the day. Me and my brothers and sisters when we were kids unwittingly walked into the garden from the beach not realising it was private property, we got away with it.
Cheers James, it’s Sean in Atlanta. I shoot with a G9 and I swear by the Leica 12-60! Sharp, excellent rendering and fits the body perfectly! Great video and I am happy you didn’t sell the G9 after all!
Sean
I actually liked the 20mm pancake for its sharpness. Seems he has a bad one.
But since I got the Leica 12-60, I never touched the 20mm again. This Leicalens surprised me. Doesn't matter what aperture or focal length, it's always sharp as you would only expect from a fixed focal lens. Really great that one.
I recently went on holiday taking just the 12-60 and I think it really worked well - very versatile and as you say very sharp. It does look a bit big and heavy on my GX9 though, probably a much better match for the G9. I used to have the 20mm which was small and light and I thought the sharpness was fine, but it did whirr and click and take forever to focus
@@m47d48xt My 20mm has sand in it, so it makes even more frightening noises and yes, I think that must be the slowest focussing m43 lens there is.
Gesundheit! It's great to hear you once again sing the praises of the G9--my go-to camera since I got it shortly after its debut. IMO, MFT represents the best combination of capability and portability in the history of photography and the G9 has the best ergonomics of any camera I've ever used (read: fun to use). The FZ1000 (a.k.a. Leica V-Lux) is great 99% of the time (and I'm about to grab that one to walk the dogs as it's easier one-handed and it's nice to have 25-400mm at your fingertip), but being able to go from 12mm (Laowa 6mm f/2) to 800mm EFL (Leica 100-400) and carry everything in a small sling bag that I can take just about anywhere--and have more creative control than I can get with a larger-sensor rig--well, what's not to love about that? The supposedly forthcoming G9 ii may well fulfill (y)our wish for a G9 with new guts, but it's already a much better camera than almost anyone needs. You said it when you mentioned that "quality improvements" in gear do not equate to quality improvements in prints (OK, if you're going from a phone to a Phase One). Also, 20MP's more than enough for large prints and sharpness (which the G9 can deliver in spades with the right glass) is far from everything (hint: don't effing zoom in--nobody other than "IQ" obsessed photographers do that and hyper detail is distracting!)...
I put my G9 up for sale on an auction site recently. A person (clearly knowledgeable in cameras / LUMIX) responded with: “Why are you selling this camera? It is excellent and you should keep it!”
They were right. So I pulled it off the site. I still have it. And now I feel guilty for thinking about selling it.
To be fair, I was only seeking to sell it in anticipation of a G9 II. But that new camera will no doubt sell for about twice the price (at least initially).
Great to see you using Lumix again mate 💪🏼
Ah, just like the good ol' days! I still shoot micro 4/3 (gh6 mostly now) and still love it. Great video, James!
You loved the G9 and so did I but the OM-1 is a game changer try it.😎
The G9 is one of my favourite cameras too. I recently re-purchased it as I missed it too much! so I was glad to see this thumbnail pop up in my UA-cam feed.
Don’t forget to use high res mode if you are sticking it on a tripod (apologies for mentioning the T word)
Quike tip for lifting rubber on the G9 body: First remove old adhesive with isopropyl alcohol. Dry area thouroughly. Then glue it into position with some super glue. I used the gel type on mine. Use a toothpick to distribute the glue, being very careful to keep it off of the exterior surfaces. Clean up any excess glue with soft cloth with a small amount of the alcohol. The old glue will interfere with the superglue chemistry, so make sure you have got it clean and dry first! This worked well on mine!
Good tip for lifting rubber on the G9.
I am hoping the surge of new G9 content on multiple UA-cam channels is a good omen for a new G9 version from Panasonic.
The Om systems 20mm pro would be a nice upgrade form the 20 mm pancake lens for your G9 James
My thoughts exactly!
I absolutely love the G9 too, in fact I'm writing this comment from my G9 right now.
Still love my G9. I picked up a used E-M1 II from MPB US for cheaper than most lenes to do video on the go. Great combo.
Hi James, a super part if the world, we nicknamed the property “the scooby doo house” 40 years ago as it seemed appropriate. I hope you popped into the Sea Shanty for a bite to eat and went into the lifeboat station to give those Super Stars a few quid to keep them going. Great video by the way !
G9 is my best camera i ever owned, keep soot with it.
I just sold my Sony A7C before the new model comes out and the price drops. But I kept my G9. And praying for the G9mII comes with a proper autofocus / face recognition.
If not, then I will have to sell a ton of M43 lenses too...🙄
Hayfever. From decades of experience, just do what you can to reduce your body temperature - fans, breeze, wet cloth/clothes/hat, water spray, ice, wet arms/face/neck. If you can reduce your body temperature, you can reduce your hay fever symptoms - give it a go - stay cool. Also, keeping hands and face clean so you're not rubbing particles into your eyes.
You may like the om 20 1.4 sharper than the lumix 20 and weather sealed, combo’d with the tiny sharp om 12-45. Very versatile small fun
Your bang on the money James, I too have never found a camera body which fits my hand like the G9. Moved on from Canon and Nikon Z to the G9 with Olympus lenses this year it’s a brilliant bit of kit, intuitive with the best button layout and most importantly, lightweight.
OM1? Would like to see your opinion on that James... nice to see the old G9 out again...
Don't forget Lumix is not the one m43 camera. Try Olympus) Maybe Pen-f or Em-1 will satisfy you in feelings and quality.
Really Great Photographs...
I'd love either a modular camera or a fixed form factor. I have absolutely no interest in re-learning button placement etc, but some upgrades in image quality are welcome of course.
I really love this camera too! It's amazing how even in 2023 this camera is still relevant and probably one of the best ergonomics wise cameras ever made. I'm hoping the rumours about a G9 II will become a reality!
The G9 Mark 2 is supposed to have phase-detect autofocus.
What does that mean?
@@georges8866 it practically means the autofocus will be significantly better at tracking and quicker in general with less hunting and jumping.
I desperately hope so. Panasonic has been really slow with their photography centric M43 cameras. Also hope they bring back the GX series.
Really? I obviously missed that Official announcement from Lumix 🤷
@@olivernote9162 i wonder where william heard about a g9 mark ii. i assumed they weren't gonna release one with that the GH6 out.
When I had a G9 in my Hands for the first time I also thought: Oh that fits! - Then bought the Fuji XT2 for bigger sensor and 3:2 Ratio. ( Now that I own the PEN-F I know can change ratios :) )
I started watching your channel when you shot exclusively with the G9. I love mine and for me and what I do, I see no reason for "upgrading" until it doesn't work anymore.
Oh, and I too am suffering with allergies here in Poland. It's' really bad.... I only use Polish honey with my green tea and still suffer...
Your MFT content with the G9 was the reason I subscribed to your channel. I had a G70 at that time and have a G9 since half a year now. This is really a fine camera, the successor of the G9 needs to have a lot of changes to make me upgrading.
G9 II possibly on the way James - let's hope! Could be a briliant B-cam to your Sony
Great to see you with the G9. Hopefully we will see more of it. I was drawn into your channel as you were a LUMIX user. I love my GX9. Mft is great for me as I can’t carry heavy gear. I also love Olympus EM10 Mk 11 and EM1 Mk 11. How the camera feels to hold is most important. My little EM10 is for me my most fun camera. MPB are great to deal with both buying and selling. Thanks for the channel.
Some years ago... I've decide to drop the Nikon FF system to travel lighter across the US (route66 and various)... I've bought a G9 with a couple of LEICA branded lens, and to start to understand the new camera body I've started to cehck UA-cam video with that camera... et voila, you gained a subscriber. PS: During that trip I've discovered that micro 4/3 is not my cup of te, but the G9 for ergonomics and build quality is probably one the (if not the) best camera body I've ever used (used Canon, Nikon and Sony flagship models).
I'm surprised you have never tried, or least I haven't seen you try in a video, the olympus range finder cameras or the omd - 1. Might solve your video /photo needs.
I switched to nikon but I keep thinking of going back to olympus because I just loved the handling and interface with those cameras. Just a lot of fun tech that got me to try different things I normally wouldn't
I feel the same way about my X-T2. Mine was stolen a few years back and I replaced it with a X-T4 and the new Fuji 33mm 1.4. I regret it. I'm going to end up buying the X-T2 again and my favorite lens the 35mm f2. I miss it!
I think Panasonic should show us that they want to keep the system alive by updating many of these little lenses. :) I'm still on board, I have a gm1, a gh4, a gh5 and just an S5... and I enjoy my M43s much more... their bodys, their lenses... i dont dislike the S5 body, but i prefer my gh4 or 5 body
I've got a GX9 camera with three "Leica Panasonic" lenses 15mm, 25mm and 42.5mm, so you don't have to crop the images (too much), but the image quality is pretty incredible and the color accuracy very surprising, a bit like the Leica Q(1) I had for a while. It's true that AF is not its strong point.
I also have a Sony 7R4, which is a different kind of image quality, but I find the GX9 with these Leica lenses to be very high quality (especially given the price on the second-hand market). I also hope that Panasonic will come up with something new soon, as these lenses will take on a whole new value.
I just had to like this video for the jokes alone. "it gives me the shivers really - or perhaps it's because I'm cold"
"I think I need a diet completely comprised of anti-histamines"
And for pasting Leika over the lumix logo :P
James! Love your videos.
Question... I kinda quit photography some 10 years ago. Have a Canon 40D and the 50m f/1.8 and the Tamron 90mm Macro. Also have the 430EXII flash.
ALSO... Took delivery of Canon R10 the other day, alongside the 18-150 kit lens. I'm really excited about getting into photography and I really want to do landscapes.
I live in Basingstoke. It's pretty flat around here.
New Forest is less than an hour away, Brecon in Wales is around 3 hours away. I'm thinking either of these locations would be pretty good for me to explore.
Question, if I may, are there any locations you would recommend within let's say 2 hours from Basingstoke? I have Avebury stone circle and the white horses on my list already, btw.
Any recommendations would be massively appreciated.
Love your content btw, what a character.
The G9 is the one camera I think of buying again repeatedly.
G9 mk II is rumored to be announced soon. Most probably rather the G9 successor than a mk II. If the rumor is true, it will be the first Lumix M43 with PDAF.
Lumix cameras are in general quite enjoyable to use. Fully touchable LCD screen, logical menus, logical default settings, logical button placement and even touchable buttons on the LCD screen. They have very good AF for stills thanks to assist tools that were added because of the bad AF for video :) I am craving for that G9 successor. For sure I will keep the original G9. It is such a good camera.
I love my G9. Is the best camera I own. But, not my favourite. That’s my Lumix GM1.
Peace be with you. I contacted mpb to sell my G9. I took the camera out for a last time photo shoot, landscape and portrait which I recently started. I’ve had the G9 since 2017 after selling my Minolta 7000i. The G9 feels like it belongs in my hand, it’s just fun to work with. I’ve decided to keep it. I purchased the Canon T7 to replace the G9. But it’s not as fun, go figure😅
Your comments about changing the insides of the G9 might well happen if the rumours of a G9ii come to fruition. Let's hope 🤞🏻🤞🏻
G9 supremacy! Shooting my first feature film on my G9 soon! Keep it up mate
I still use my OM-D EM5MK3 (phase detect AF) with primes 17/45/75 f1.8 and zoom pro lens (12-40 f4). I just love the jpeg output + overall fun factor + size/quality compromise ratio.
I always want to have camera with me, where on FF I noticed, I don't. That's why I sell it and use M43 for stills and 4K video with Iphone 13 Pro for HDR/slomo Video.
The acronym FF can now be repurposed as Fun Factor (m43) from now on!
I switched to the om d s but strange I always seem to be looking for a upgrade , which I know is silly if your happy ish with the results, every decision has a trade off , Like James I find myself looking at Sony for the output . Too much choice is half the problem and marketing, and UA-cam video with different opinions lol even has the experienced person confused lol
@@lweleven3423 That’s why I always want to check myself. It’s the same on watches (my another hobby), people just copy YT or others collections instead of find what they really like. I know that I will never get Rolex, it’s overpriced and not my taste. I found the best watches in 500-3000 pounds bracket. ;)
Lumix cameras have the best ergonomic and menus systems. Change my mind. I hope for a G9mkii with phase detect autofocus couple that with some fast primes whether leica lumix or sigma or even the wide aperture lumix leica zooms and it's game over for apsc.
Try your G9 with the Leica/Lumix 9mm f1.7. Fantastic lens. Didn’t think I’d like it as much as I do. Thought it might be too wide but somehow it’s perfect.
You're one of the reasons I ended up with Olympus, proving that it's not the gear, it's the photographer. Never been happier. The only gear I've been tempted by lately is the Pentax K3 monochrome, but...that's another story.
"A freezing cold evening" says the man in shorts.
I’m gutted I sold mine. I now use Fujifilm which I love, but I do miss my G9
G9 is a Legend, like Porsche 911, Panasonic could just keep making and selling this model for still photographers for a long time. There's no perfect camera, but G9 comes damn close.
Enjoyable cameras😏 tried a few G’s but always ended up feeling like someone had trimmed the edges off a 2:3. Maybe shot 35mm film too much back in the day. Know what you mean about a fun camera - an XE something or other is the current solution I’ve opted for.
Where did you get a "LEIKA" G9 ;)
Ergonomically, one of the best if not the best camera I ever owned. Problem is/was that the DFD system sucks for anything that moves. The number of times I missed easy to take wildlife shots while the s*dd*ng AF chunted back and forth was ridiculous. I have always assumed that Panasonic caught 'Leica disease' from its association with that company. In theory DFD is better than any other AF system out there. However, it doesn't work. That's Leica-like.
I love my G9. It manages to get me great images in some situations where my S5 and the R7 struggle a bit with auto white balance or AF. I've used several cameras from Nikon, Canon and Panasonic (and owned a GRIII for a few months). The G9 just manages to get a greater percentage of keepers, even for runway fashion in bad lighting. It is still a phenomenal camera.
*looks longingly at the G9 *
"Shut up, James."
Please never change
That 20mm is so freaking slow, i just got one for my EP7 but don't know if i want to keep it, it was supposed to be my street lens
Yeah, that must be the slowest focussing lens m43 has to offer, but I still liked it for its formfactor and sharpness.
Glad the G9’s back! Such a well-featured camera. Can’t think of an APSC equivalent…
Consider trying Fuji. I like the GFX 50r, 100S and I hear that the XT-5 is great.