End of an Era for the Lumix G9
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- čas přidán 5. 11. 2023
- Lumix G9 Mk ii is here! And that means the end of an Era for the original G9.
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You are all so supportive. Your comments and suggestions are so lovely. Thank you all so very much!
Marlene, you've been an outstanding resource for the Lumix G9 and I hope you'll continue with the G9 Mk2. I own the G9 and the 100-400mm lens and have followed all your AF suggestions, some from CZcamsr Matt Granger and, of course, Lumix. Given a little bit of direct sunlight I find the G9 an underrated birding platform, fast enough to even allow me to photograph terns coming out of the water with minnow-size fish and I love the ergonomics. I just photographed the Blue Angels 2023 Homecoming airshow this weekend in Pensacola and pushed the camera pretty hard. Shooting a lot of 20fps bursts the camera did warm up slightly and the battery dropped a couple of bars but the results could only have improved with a high-resolution sensor and a photographer more recently practiced in covering airshows. I think the contrast AF is pretty good, maybe not Nikon Z9 or Sony A1 good, but I was shooting alongside friends with Nikon D850's and the only thing I felt I was missing, mostly, was their full-frame sensor. I didn't miss the weight of their gear. When you get your G9 Mk2 I look forward to your impressions comparing the ergonomics and, after you get the Mk2 dialed in, your hit rate for birds in flight. Thanks for all the work you do on this channel.
Hi Bruce. Great to hear from you again. You've been a very loyal supporter over the years. Thanks for sharing your experiences. For most of the time the G9 AF works great for me too. Skateboarding, portraits, city and landscapes (though I don't do many of those.) It's just my recent passion with birding that has me limited, but mostly in the deep woods. Out in the open with good light I find it works good for me too - but now I want better! I do hope the G9ii works out as I would love to get the best out of any camera and lens combo that I can. I will definitely share my results with everyone. Can't wait to test out the Mkii. Cheers!
@@ImageMaventhe autofocus on the Panasonic cameras is ultimately why we moved back to Canon. It’s awesome 90% of the time but the 10% it didn’t work drove me completely insane. That said we’re still using the various Panasonic cameras for video. I just wish Panasonic would get with the program and use hybrid auto focus like… basically everyone else.
Hey Warren! Great to hear from you again. I know what you mean about that 10%. Our standards are high. Cheers to you both.
@@ImageMaven It's look like they're finally starting to move away from the pure contrast detection AF to a hybrid system. If you do try the G9 II I'd be really curious to hear how it compares. The G9 has been one of my favourite cameras in terms of overall but also ironically the one I find most frustrating to shoot with because the auto focus system has just let me down too many times.
Your G9 gets the autofocus right 90% of the time? Do you shoot wildlife or other subjects?@@warrenmilton659
Hey, Marlene! You've created a wonderful legacy that will guide new users into the world of m43. The G9 is still awesome, and inexpensive. For the cost of a used G9 with 14-140mm and 100-300mm, new users have a kit they can carry anywhere for less than the cost of the G9ii or OM1 body. The G9 and your videos provide a path that will open the world of photography to new users for years to come! BRAVO!!! Take a bow, you deserve it!💯👍
Hello Jason. Great to hear from you again. Thank you for your kind words - many times over, I may add. You're one of my loyal contributors in this fine community. And I always love your 'punny' comments on my Instgram feed. Yes, I have a great little setup to lend out to family and friends with the G9 and 100-300mm. That's how I got into birding. And I got some fabulous photos and learned a lot in the process. I do miss the light weight and smooth zoom of that 100-300mm though! Cheers and see you around the social media!
Thank you for everything Marlene!! You've been my #1 favorite resource for my Lumix G9 for years. Wish you the best in the future with whatever road you choose to go down with your photography!
Awe, thank you so much for the kind words. All the best to you as well!
One option for changing focus areas quick. I have mine set up so C1 is set up for birds in flight and C2 is set for perched birds. The customer button on the front under your ring finger is set to toggle C1 and the button under your middle finger is set to toggle C2. Focus area and FPS are set appropriately for each. Easy peasy.
Thank you for that great tip! I'm going to set those up. Cheers.
Thank you so much for all the videos made. You've been a remarkable source of knowledge and tips and tricks on how to use the outstanding G9. Thanks for the countless hours of preparing highly valuable content. All the very best in your next photography adventure!
Thank you for the kind words Ted! Yes these videos take hours to create and some days I just don't know if it's worth it as you never know which ones will hit the mark. Well this one sure did surprise me! Wow. Cheers.
Thanks again for your G9 videos - I refer back to your playlist often - good luck getting the mkII
Much appreciated!
Thank you so much for all your help and tutorials for the Lumix g9 videos that you have made for us!
And thank you kindly for watching and letting me know.
I order my G9mii in September. Hope to have it soon as I ordered it from Adorama. I appreciate you and all the videos you did around the G9. You taught me a lot about the camera when I was learning. Thank you, hope to see more videos around G9mii.
Hope you enjoy it! And I think there will be similar features on the G9ii so shouldn't be a steep learning curve. (At least that's what I'm counting on.) If I keep Mk ii, and have the time and energy I'll make a few videos on the newer features. But first I want to really put it through the tests. Thanks for watching my videos. Glad you learned from them. Cheers.
Thank you for all your tutorials, they have been a godsend. Good luck in sourcing a mkii
Thank you very much! Hopefully soon.
Marlene, I've thoroughly enjoyed for G9 videos. When I needed to learn you were a great source. Thank you. My G9M2 arrived yesterday and I need you again. I'll eagerly await your new & informative video series. You will love this camera.
Ah lovely. I'm still waiting. Still not available in Calgary.
Hello, Marlene!, In the meantime, thank you for teaching us about the G9 and for dedicating yourself to implementing the know-how of using it on CZcams. And we look forward to seeing some great reviews of the G9 Mark 2 in the future, and we think your channel is the most unique one as a consistent, detailed, and intuitive review about the G9 in the world. I'm always grateful for that. On behalf of the many microfourthirds-users in Korea, I would like to express my gratitude. May your health and well-being be with you for a very, very long time to come.
Oh wow! Thank you so much for your very kind words. 🙏 Means a lot to me. Hopefully I will have some more useful or interesting content for you on the G9ii, and other topics in the future.
I learned so much about my G9 thanks to your practical and insightful videos Marlene. Which have opened me many job opportunities. I just want to say thank you since part of the happiness of my clients is thanks to you.
I'm thrilled to see what awaits you in the future with a Mark II or other cameras!
Wonderful to hear this. Thank you so much for letting me know. When my "students" succeed I'm always super proud of them. All the best in your future as well.
Thanks for all your great G9 videos over the years! The OM-1 takes a while to get used to but works well for birding once one understands its quirks.
Good to know. I’m not giving up on it yet!
Both you and Rob are my go-to for how to M4/3 cameras. It's always great videos from you both.
For me, longer focal length lenses are happier with their own make of cameras, especially doing high-speed shots. But as you rightly say, I'm probably adrift, not the equipment.
Hope you get your mk ii to test soon, for you it will probably be a breeze.
Thanks for all G9 videos. All great.
Great to hear from you again Michael. I agree about the longer lenses maybe not being the best fit. Olympus has the new and very expensive 150-400mm. That's way out of my price range, but might be fun to compare. Thanks for stopping by to chat.
I teach Design and Art courses in college. Your videos are top notch and you are an excellent teacher. Thank you so much for all your hard work over the past few years to help us learn more about our cameras and more about photography in general.
How kind of you to say. Thank you Frederick. As it happens I started my CZcams channel for my beginner photo students so they could review the content I taught in class. I’m no longer teaching formally, but as you probably know, once a teacher, always a teacher. Cheers.
Hey Marlene, thanks for all your informative videos, you’re always my go to. I have just bought the g9ii, and I hope Santa delivers to you soon.😘
Ooh, I’m so happy for you! Please let me know how you like it. And thank you for your kind words.
Thank you Marlene 🙏 for all the Lumix G9 camera videos. Learnt a lot from you about this camera and its potential in real life applications. Your explanation way is very detailed and clear. I'll wait for all your new videos related to G9II as it is huge update with lot of codecs,PDF and new exposure system.Hope you'll get the G9II soon.
Thank you! Glad my teaching style works for you. I hope I get my hands on a G9ii soon too. Cheers!
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Thanks for your excellent videos on the G9 and Lumix lenses. I too moved to the OM-1 for bird photography recently but with an Olympus 300 f4 with a 1.4 TC and it has been an excellent experience so far. My wife has the Om-1 with the Pano 100-400 V1 and it performs well but a little soft at 800mm compared to the 300. We are keeping our two G9’s because frankly they do everything we need for travel photography. We do have our eye on the G9 II for my wife as she is the videographer in the family but she really hasn’t had the OM-1 long enough to evaluate the video capabilities.
Hi Gary, Thanks for chiming in and sharing your and your wife's experiences! That 300mm with the TC sounds lovely. I would love to try that out with the OM-1. The extra speed of that prime is appealing! Cheers!
Thanks for all of your G9 videos. Your channel was the first one I subscribed to when I purchased my G9. I will stick with my G9 since I have 2 bodies. Good luck with getting the Mark2.
Well thank you so much for watching. So nice to hear this. Right now I’m still a happy G9 user. But I would love to test out the new features of the G9ii. Cheers!
You and your channel was the reason that I bought a second hand G9 to go with my GH6.
The G9 was the equal of the GH6 when taking photos. In fact it was better in night time images.
Very interesting Frank! Thanks for sharing.
Have really valued your videos so thank you. I’m tempted by the G9ii but disappointed that the 4K photo mode won’t be available which is something I’ve seen no comment about. It’s been so useful for really detailed moments of difference.
Ah interesting! I hadn’t heard that. I think I’ll download the owners manual so I can start looking at features and things. And thank you for watching my videos.
I got the G9 Mii a week ago. Absolutely AMAZING! It’s worth waiting for. I hope you get yours soon so I can watch your videos for my new camera (as I did for my G9).
Woohoo Sherry!! I hope I get one soon too.
And I’m sure with your G9 skills that you’ll be able to figure out the G9 Mii quite easily without me. ☺️
Great series of videos, Marlene. I've been an Olympus shooter for years but I've always wanted to add a Lumix body to my arsenal. I saw a great opportunity, when the G9II was announced, to pickup up a G9 Mk 1 as the prices have dropped considerably. So I went ahead and made the purchase. The original G9 is still a very capable camera that will suit my needs for landscape and street photography.
Yes the G9 is still a great camera, especially for landscape and street. I still use mine for skate photos too, and it never disappoints. Thanks for dropping into the chat! Cheers.
Thank you, I have learnt a lot from you.
Glad to hear that! Thanks!
I have enjoyed your Panasonic Lumix G9 training and usage videos on CZcams.
I'm not sure about buying the G9 Mark ii because of its S5 body size and functions. However I could be tempted if you produce a great series of tutorials for the G9 Mark ii.
Keep up the great work 👍
I'll definitely let everyone know what I decide and how it all feels in the hands etc. Thank you for watching my videos. Cheers!
Oh noh! I just know I will still go back to your G9 videos. See, this is my first camera that made income. I started with GX85 and thought I wanted a full frame so I sold it for Sony a7 ii. A day after, I realized that full frame is something any of my devices cannot handle, too high of a file even in JPEG. So, I went back to micro 4/3 and this time as a G9. You have always been my go to. Stay healthy and I’ll be looking forward for your videos.
Interesting experience. Full frame is tempting at times. But I've been there, done that. I was Canon full frame before Lumix. Thank you for sharing. Hopefully that didn't cost you too much. Thanks for watching my videos. They will stay online so you can go back to them anytime. Cheers!
Thank you Marlene for all of your G9 videos, I have learnt a lot from you and also from Andrew Goodall's Natures Image Photography. My dealer has just emailed me to say that my G9mk2 is now in but I am unable to collect it until Thursday because of prior commitments. Thank you again and I look forward to new videos from you.
I bet you can't wait until Thursday!! Thanks for stopping by to chat. Yes, I've watched a few of Andrew's birding videos too. Enjoy your new camera!
Thanks for all your time & detail over the years. Your videos have been something for me to look forward to. From all that I've gleaned from you & other sources I have a pretty good understanding of the workings of my G9. Like you I'll be getting the Mark 2 by early spring ( I hope ) - after 1 or 2 firmware updates. One of the ' new ' features I'm jazzed over is the G9 II's ability to reassign the ' assigned ' buttons - exposure, ISO, WB & even the red video buttons to other functions ! I've found it practical - for me - to make my G9's front wheel my Exposure Comp - which I often use. On the O G9 this dedicated button can't be reassigned, but on the new G9 II it can - as well as the other 3 top buttons. While I wait for April / May I hope to download the new camera's manual to my computer & familiarize myself with it's new capabilities. By / from your instructive help with your G9 vids I feel the transition to the mk 2 will be smoother. Thanks again.
Hello Ray! Great to hear from you again. It sounds like you have a solid plan for setting up your new G9ii when the time comes. I hope I don't have to wait too much longer myself. Still haven't laid eyes on it in Calgary. Thank you for your kind words. You're definitely one of my best G9-er "students". I appreciate all your feedback and support over the years. Enjoy your photography journey!
Just so I get the last word in - Thanks for your help with me in obtaining a fingaZoom. Do you remember the name of of the store ?@@ImageMaven
Ray, I think it was this guy: tomantosfilms.com/15578/finga-zoom/
what a great shot of the owl at 2:08 OMG!!
I'm super happy with that one too! Last week I was birding and saw 3 owls in one outing. I was out of my mind!
I have both the G9 and the OM-1. I think the OM-1 is a better camera, but the G9 is far nicer to use. It's easier to set up, you can program whatever you like to most of the dials and buttons, the OM-1 doesn't seem quite as customisable to me (and I miss the rear dial too). But that autofocus on the OM-1 just means it's got to be my main camera for birding, it's just so much better in that respect.
Anyway, thanks for all the videos. You were one of my "must watches" when I was learning the G9. I hope you get used to the OM-1 and have lots of fun with it.
Great to hear from you especially that you have both the G9 and OM-1. I agree that the G9 is nicer to use, so we shall see how I like the G9 Mark 2. Can't wait to test it out. Thanks for watching my videos. If I have the energy and time, I'll try to do some content for the new G9 too, and maybe even the OM-1, once I figure it out. Cheers!
Thank you for everything. You’re the reason why I have a G9. 👍😉
I still like my OG-G9, thank you for all your vids, they were very helpfull.
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Thanks for watching them Randy! Cheers.
Thank you very much, I learned a lot from your videos.
Glad to hear that!
End of an era indeed! Gonna be a while before I can drop the cheddar on a g9ii, but when I do, I'll be looking forward to your videos! :)
P.S. I was really hoping it would be a bit smaller too.
Yes, the size may indeed be the deal breaker for me. I don't know how the Canon and Nikon FF bird and wildlife shooters do it.
Marlene, Thanks to your advice and recommendations I decided to get a new g9 and I'm already very pleased with the choice. The G9 will do more than I can and allow growth in my photography, plus save a good bit of money over the g9ii. Thanks again for all the great info and tips, it's been invaluable and looking forward to watching them in detail as I learn to use my new to me g9 mark 1.
Wonderful to hear Greg. Yes, you're saving a lot and still getting an excellent all around camera. Is this your first Lumix? Enjoy the learning.
@@ImageMaven no I have a g85 and I love that menus are almost the same
Hi Marlene; Just got my G9 II. I like it. It's different... but I really like it. I see it complementing, not replacing my G9's. But that AF is just WOW! Jack
Ooh yes!! So happy for you Jack! Enjoy ☺️
Well you still have two g100s so if you did go for an OM1, there is still some LUMIX loyalty yet (and of course rumors have the g100 ii soon). You were one of the few who always pointed out how well the AF on the g9 worked in most situations, if you knew how to use it! I suspect more practice with the OM1 would solve your concerns (e.g.driving a car with the steering wheel on the other side feels strange and then it doesn’t) but look forward to seeing you test a G9ii. Suspect you will love it, or at least what it can do, but there appear (according to some folks who preordered at B&H in US) to be production delays of at least another month or so. And you know what they say ‘to achieve great things you need to move out of your comfort zone’. Makes sense to move on if the tools meet your needs. Always enjoy your advice!
Ha yes, you got me there Gordon. I do love my G100s. I use them so much - more than my G9 these days if I'm honest. I did a baby portrait for a new family member a few weeks ago with the G9 and the 15mm f/1.7 and it was still a joy to use. That old familiar feeling was sure nice. Yes, time to get out of the comfort zone and step up to new challenges. And hopefully the G100ii is the small camera that everyone wants. I'll wait on that one. Thanks for stopping by to chat. Cheers!
@@ImageMavenand I know you’ve watched Emily’s review, but don’t forget to check out your fellow Calgarians comparing the G9ii and the OM1 @ PetaPixel.
Yes I saw it! I linked their video at the end of mine.
Thank you for this video.
You have made using my G9 easier to use. I think all manufacturers have some engineers write the manual and then it gets translated into your language. Yes, real men don’t read manuals. That being said, they aren’t user friendly. Maybe manufacturers could have the manual written by a photographer or videographer.
That is where you come in. A photographer and videographer. You show us the feature and then how to access that feature. Then how to use the feature. Good job Marlene.
Have the G9 and not upgrading to the Mii. I simply haven’t outgrown the camera. Phase detection would be an upgrade but the DFD is more than adequate for my photographic needs. I only do video clips and the G9 is up to the task at hand for me.
I misplaced my G9 right before a photography workshop. I bought an Olympus EMD1 Mii as a replacement and the 12-40mm pro lens. Then I found the G9 in time for the class. I use the 1 II and love the phase detection autofocus. The IBIS is super. Also love the vibrant colors. I’m not selling my Olympus gear but prefer the Panasonic menus.
You talk about the G9 features. I prefer the smaller Panasonic bodies like the GX9. Many times I can find these features on my GX9 because I’ve watched your G9 videos. Thank you Marlene.
I don’t do skateboarding photography or videographer. I am a street photographer. Once I’ve learned where a feature is hiding I can use it for the kind of images that make my heart sing. There are so many features built into my cameras and I use relatively few of them. The cameras are getting smarter and I am not. I go to the local camera stores for help sometimes. It is easier watching your videos.
Looking forward to your G9 Mii videos when you get your hands on it. Panasonic Canada should take better care of you. For many of us you are a major resource for unlocking the magic baked into our photo machines.
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Hello Marty, Great to hear from you again. You make some great points. Cameras are overloaded with things we do not use. But that gives them marketing appeal. Funny how the very high end Leica M series has very few features, but cost 4x more than the average camera.
My second love is street photography. And like you, I use smaller cameras for that - the G100 lately with 15mm or 9mm lens. And I prefer a small camera for holidays too. Carry-on baggage is my preferred mode, unless I'm going on a high-end photo workshop in an exotic locale, then it's the big stuff.
I hear from others in the comments here, that the G9ii is in short supply. So might be awhile yet. That's what happened with the original G9. I got it 5 months after everyone else. But I caught up in time. ;)
Thank you for your kind words. The community here is so kind and supportive. I'm overwhelmed with emotion. Who knew CZcams could do that! All the best, Marlene
Hi Marlene! I'm sure you'll be happy whichever way you go. I'm almost certainly going to get the G9ii when they are easier to come by. I keep being tempted by the S5ii x since there isn't much of a price / size difference in the body, but the lenses are going to keep me on MFT. I don't want to replace the lenses I've got, and if I had to for some reason, I wouldn't want them to be any bigger. For vacations and special events, I think I'd end up just using my phone more often if my setup were any bigger.
Exactly the reason I'm sticking with the M43! The lenses for M43 are less expensive and smaller/lighter. Plus I have so many of them now. I'd hate to have to replace them all. And let's face it selling older gear isn't that easy either. I hope you love your G9ii.
Nooooooooo! Not my G9! Oh well, I've still got your great playlist. Thanks so much for spending so much time with my favorite camera ever. Here's to hoping you like the G9II when you can get one.
Hi Bill. Yes, the playlist is staying forever. Thank you for watching and learning with me. Because let's face it, the best way to learn something is to teach it to someone else. Cheers!
I recently got one! Although an older model the features at least to me are mind blowing! A real upgrade from my canon rebel t7, I heard it’s good for video too
Yes, still a great camera. I’m not getting rid of mine.
I have the G9 mark ii and the firmware 2.0 update seems pretty much the same as the regular G9. Congrats on your new camera! And you know we’ll want your tips and insights. 😎
Awesome! Thank you for the Super! 🧑🎄 🎄
I went for the OM-1 along with the Oly 100-400 this summer, shooting puffins in the air(smallish and immensly fast) in Northern Norway, found it to be a marvelous combo. Cropping into birds the size of gnats on the sensor, they are tack sharp to the tune of actually seeing the brisling/sardines in their beaks. Unfortunately, the crop is so hefty that the colours are washing out, but it instilled quite the respect for the combination in me. Also, shortshifted myself in regards of the location but better luck to me for the next time around. 🙂
Flying Puffins are very difficult to photograph! This is promising to hear. I hope I get another chance. I didn't have any luck when I was off the coast of Newfoundland a couple years back. I was on a bobbing boat at the time and fighting off motion sickness. I barely got the puffins in the frame. (I know, great day.) Thanks for sharing Jens!
I have a G9 and G80 (G85 in North America). I think I will wait and hope that a G90ii (G95) will show up eventually - a bit smaller and lighter than a G9 - but with many G9 and Gh5 features plus phase detect of course.
Thanks for your G9 videos that have helped me understand the camera better!
Yes, the smaller cameras really appeal to me as well. I do love my G100 for that very reason. Thanks for watching my videos!
crazy stuff. i just pick up the gf2 and ive been watching people using cameras with telescopes. i dont understand lenses yet but i must learn soon.
Enjoy the learning!
Marlene thanks formall the videos I use the g9 almost everyday around Toronto, your videos have helped me to relief a lot of heaches with this camera. I love the brand, but... I think I’ll change soon, AWb and night pictures are not great
Glad the videos were helpful. Thanks for letting g me know.
Hmm I can’t agree with your awb assessment. But you can adjust awb bias, in camera or in post. If colour is so critical maybe it’s better for you to choose a preset or custom WB. That’s what I would do. Cheers.
I’ve tried Olympus, too - it’s a nice compact camera, true to the ideals of M43. I know many people get awesome results. What I found, though is it was like learning a new language. The interface, controls and menus were just so confusing to me. I’d find something ‘happened’ and I didn’t know what I’d pressed and how to get back. I’ve used Lumix, Canon, Nikon and always found it easy enough to find my way around. Anyway, thanks for all the content, I found it useful when I was using a G9.
Totally agree about the new language, Steve. I'm slowly going through the things I need to learn on the OM-1 for birding. I figure I'll get it dialed in eventually. Cheers!
Hi Marlene, I learned what I needed for videos on the G9 on your channel, thanks a lot for that. I understand it’s time for you to move on, Phase detect will probably make a huge difference for you, especially when doing skateboard videos. So, looking forward to your videos once you have the G9 II, so when I eventually buy it in a few years from now (I don’t have an urgent need to switch at this time), I will have something already available 😊
Yes, I'm hoping Phase Detect will be the ticket. Definitely is with the OM-1. I worry about the size and handling of the new G9. But I need to have it in my hand for a few weeks to see how it affects my shooting especially after a long day of birding. I've never had an issue with focus on my skate photos. That's how I really got to know this camera. It just performed so well. I used it in September at a big skateboarding event and it was still so good at getting the shots. No misses in focus and I shot with the 12fps burst most of the time. But I expect even greater things from the Mkii. And thanks for watching my videos, Sven.
Many thanks for your very helpful G9 videos Marlene, and best wishes for whichever direction you decide to take. I've reached the point with my stills photography where I just need a low weight, small, interchangeable lens, good quality, photocentric camera which makes me want to pick it up and go out and do some 'shutter therapy'. So, I'm sticking with my GX9 and will probably trade in the heavier and larger G9 for an additional prime. Perhaps Panasonic will see the light and realise that there is a market for micro four thirds as it was when introduced, i.e. compact and discrete, but capable of producing great images. IMHO, updating the already large G9 by putting the mkII in a full frame chassis defeats the philosophy of micro four thirds.
Hi Robert. I'm with you on the smaller camera chassis. I keep my G100 close at hand. I find it's photocentric enough for me, even though it was marketed as a vlogging camera. I also have the GM1 and GM5 cameras, but prefer the G100 as it has more features that I use and also I basically wore out the GM5. I love the G100 with the 15mm prime, though I wouldn't say no to that old 20mm pancake lens as it will definitely be pocketable then. Maybe I can get a good used one. Cheers, and thank you for the kind words.
Grant Robert Davies (GRD) on his channel loves his GX9, good idea sticking with that. All these cameras need is some good glass (even the G100 comes up a treat, pic wise with good glass). I'm not upgrading to more bulk - keeping my Oly em5-M3 for travel, I find my G9 pics too flat - one dimensional and the camera too bulky to travel with. Have kept my legacy canon lenses and now using an R6 M2, not for travel, but for quality pics of my grand kids and my family and local holidays where I can take it in the car and not overseas.
Thanks Marlene for all the G9 videos. I use GH5 m2 now b because the G9 m2 wasn’t out yet. Everyday I use the S5 m2.the ergonomics of the GH5 m2 are better IMO so I keep that as my m43 camera.
Thanks for sharing Jos! As long as you’re happy with the photos that is all that really matters.
Love your videos Marlene. I certainly have learned a lot from you, even though I don't own a G9. I can imagine how you feel switching to an Olympus or whatever they call themselves now. I have been shooting with Lumix MFT bodies for years and the menus are as comfortable as an old pair of shoes. As for the G9 ii - at $1900 for the body alone it is a difficult purchase for even a MFT lens hoarder like me to justify. It appears to me that the next step is to jump into the full-frame world at some point (a heresy!). I admit the 26 mp sensor and PDAF of the G9 ii might tempt me to upgrade and remain an MFT shooter.
I hope you stick with MFT. Here's a little secret, I'm getting a G9ii to test out. In fact, it's on the way. So look for some new content in January! Thanks for watching my videos!
I am very curious about the upcoming videos. Especially if they include wildlife!@@ImageMaven
Hello Marlene, I love your description of using the OM1 "driving with a stick shift on the wrong side of the road" 😉
I must admit I had the same feeling when I tried the EM10 and EM1(and the Nikon and Sony) so I sold them all and stayed with Lumix.
I'm looking forward to your G9ii experiences.
Haha. It’s crazy isn’t it? Glad you found cameras that feel good. I’m still waiting to feel the G9ii in my hands. Not available here yet. Thanks for watching my videos!
Sorry to see you leave the G9. I have referenced many of your videos. I sold my 1st G9 to buy the OM systems OM1 / Olympus 100-400. Sold it and bought 2nd G9 and Leica 100-400. Then picked up 3rd G9 for $275. Just got a LNIB 12-35 for $125 US. Needed updated. Your video made it easy. Hope you get your hands on G9ii and in the future if I ever decide to upgrade I will be looking forward to your videos.
Wow you've had a lot of G9s! Haven't quite abandoned it completely. I use my G9 for a lot of my skateboarding photos. It's SO good for that. But for birding I'm hoping the G9ii propels my photos to greater success. Thank you for stopping by to share. Cheers!
@@ImageMaven I bought them all 2nd hand. Gave $275 for my last on. Someday I hope to be able to take decent photos
Hi Marlene, I was so excited, I thought this was going to be a review for the G9ii. I’ve handled the new model, it feels quality, but for me the grip isn’t as good as the original. Rest assured it doesn’t feel bigger. I do agree the OM-1 feels great, but I dislike the user interface. I had about an hour playing with the G9ii with the Rep on hand to answer any questions. I’m liking the familiar layout, the screen and menu layout is improved. I can get used to the missing top screen, but it’s a shame. I don’t like the new fixed strap lugs, well the one on the right is ok, but the left hand one sticks out at a right angle and I don’t like the look and I think it’ll be easy knock against it, it looks sharp! The good news is it is in stock at my local store 🥳
I’ve downloaded the manual guide already, but I look forward to your tutorials, you explain everything so clearly.
Re OM-1 tutorials I think Mike Lane will help a lot, in fact his two most recent CZcamss have been all about setting it up.
Hi Sue! Lovely to hear from you again. I very much appreciate your mini review on the size and handling things. I also dislike the OM-1 user interface. But thought I just need to get used to it. Hopefully in the next few weeks I can get to hold the G9 Mkii. But let's face it, I'm 80% sure I'll buy it even without seeing it up close. Thanks for the tip on Mike Lane. I'll look him up! So much to learn. Cheers!
Hi, Marlene! Thanks for your dedication to the Lumix cameras. Regarding the G9, I would like to say, it is not obsolete yet. Despite 6 years old, it is still a very capable camera that has much to offer. The EVF is great, DFD autofocus is quick and reliable, IBIS is fantastic, the body feels comfortable and secure in the hand, image quality is almost on par with G9M2, ... and much cheaper today. If not in need for the very best MFT camera, then this is a great one. If I did not damaged mine (it survived being overriden by a car - still functioning but not able to focus to infinity with manual lenses), I would not be probably even tempted to buy G9M2. Anyway, G9M2 is really feature packed and definitely a big step up in usability. There are some quirks for sure, but the overall feel and ability to quickly get the picture as you intended it, is just way better. And the OM-1? I tried hard to like it because I used to love Olympus cameras (E-PL1, E-P3, EM-5) but ended up almost hating it. The control wheels are stiff, buttons difficult to press, shutter button hard to find by touch, joystick tough and difficult to move, AF piont jumpy, touch interface weird, on/off lever on fancy but totally impractical position, ... I felt it was getting in my way instead of the opposite. Like driving on left side of the road - an apt comparison indeed. G9 and G9M2, on the other hand, are easy to set up, highly customizable (to a bigger degree than OM-1), easy to use and a joy to take pictures with. I am looking forward to see your future videos!
Agree with you on this! The G9 is still a great camera. So far I've mostly tested the G9II on birds and it definitely outperforms the G9. Love the new subject detection. Stay tuned for more. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Cheers.
I hope you get the Mkii soon Marlene. It’s out here in the Uk and I am coming from the other direction, having had OM cameras for many years the LUMIX camera feel like a foreign language to me and the manual is as useful as a chocolate teapot!
Haha, chocolate teapot! Love it Susie. I think most camera manuals are terrible. But it's great for us CZcamsrs. Gives us lots of fodder for our videos! Cheers.
I’m coming the other way… I just bought a G9 after spending most of the last 20 years on Olympus cameras, most lately with an e-m1 iii.
I’m enjoying your playlist and you seem to come from the same old school as me.
It can be a real challenge to master the Olympus, but once you get it, and it takes a lot of experimenting, it becomes incredibly intuitive.
Whereby I’m discovering the Panasonic way gets you up and running to a good level quickly, the Olympus will take you beyond.
Hi Ray, Great to hear this. I look forward to going beyond! Thank you.
Hi Marlene, many thanks for your videos. I now use an OM-1 and it's brilliant, however I still use G9 for video! OM-1 works better with Olympus lenses. Mine doesn't get hot so best check that out.
Yes, I'm quite concerned about the overheating. Maybe it's because I use the C-AF mode 90% of the time. Thanks John!
Marlene, we are waiting impatiently for your g9m2 reviews .🙏
You and me both! Have to get the camera first!
I tried OM1+pana 100-400mm before. It worked really well with the autofocus. One thing to note is that I would recommend turning the OIS off but only use the IBIS only. In addition, I would use the smallest area and use AFC (not AFC+tracking) for static subjects, especially those birds hidden in the tree branches. Another thing is the subject detection is really easy to get confused by branches so I would set up a button that can quickly turn it off when the bird is behind the branches, only relying on the smallest area AFC and using the dial to move the AF point to the eyes of the birds.
These are excellent tips Nick! Thank you so much. I actually tried the small area focus today on a bird in a tree. Another person recommended that too. Worked much better. I was actually wondering if the Pana lens IS would work with the OM bodies. And I will definitely set up a Fn button for switching subject detection off. It's a real pain to change that one on the fly if you have to go through the menus. I'm getting there! Cheers.
@@ImageMaven Thanks for your reply. For the lens IS, yes it does work but not in conjunction with the body. So either OIS or IBIS. I found the IBIS to be more effective for photos, especially at the long end (less than 1/50s for IBIS but only reliably
I have both the OM-1 and the G9II and intend to run them in parallel for a time, before deciding whether to keep both. A few OM-1 tips. To switch quickly between focus areas I use the function switch. Position 1 is set to all points (or large area) for birds in flight, and 2 to a much smaller area for perched birds. I also use CAF+M for difficult subjects, as this allows manual focus override just by turning the focus ring when in AF mode. Enable the ‘joystick’ button to scroll between the various focus areas, Don’t use CAF + Tracking with Subject Detection , just use CAF + Subject Detection for best results. I’ve set the two front function buttons to switch on and off Subject Detection and Human Eye Detection respectively.To switch between subjects, hold down the assigned button and turn the back dial. By the way, compared to the OM-1 the G9II feels heavy - it’s about the same weight as my previous camera - Fuji x-H2 APS-C.
Hi Mike, Thanks for all the tips. (Sorry your comment was in the "held for moderation" queue.) I will try them out for sure. I definitely want a fast way to get out of subject (bird) detection and then back again if needed. I will try your "front button" today! And I have already set up the small area focus points. I've got 4 focus areas set up and have figured out how to rotate between them. Still can't figure out the heating issues. Thought it might be the C-AF. I'm not using Tracking. Thanks a bunch!! Cheers.
@@ImageMaven Your’re welcome. I should have said, to enable the ‘joystick’ go to menu cog and you’ll find ‘Multi Selector Settings’. Here you need to enable Center Button - first of the two operational options, and Direction Key. If you’ve set it correctly, in the menu you’ll see five dots in square brackets for both functions. Now you’ll be able to bring up the focus area by pressing the centre button of the gnarled joystick and use the back or front wheel to scroll between the options. You can also use the centre button to magnify photos you’ve taken. While I think about it, I’ve set the AEL button, which I never use, to magnify. By pressing it twice in shooting mode, when using, say, a single AF point, or when focusing in manual override, the image is instantly magnified. This can make focus confirm that bit easier. I tend to use this for birds in amongst branches. To get out of ‘Magnification Mode’ press the OK button.
Excellent! Thanks again Mike!
Robtrek is great. He's super helpful with his OM-1 videos for birding.
Agreed! And thanks for checking out my video! Cheers.
Thank you Marlene for sharing your G9 insights over the years. Does G9 has a one-click playback magnify function? I find it clumsy to turn the wheel to zoom in during image review. Please advise. Many thanks!
Yes it’s clumsy. I double tap and/or pinch the LCD screen. The camera owners manual might have more playback options. Hope that helps.
Love my G9, using it for wildlife photography on my channel now. One question should I turn off stabilisation when photographing birds, animals from a tripod or monopod? I use the 100 - 300mm mkii lumix lens. Thanks for all of your G9 videos over the years.
Hi Alex, Yes according to the lens instruction manual you should turn OFF image stabilization when using a tripod or monopod. Page 148 of the G9 camera manual also says this. Sometimes I forget though. So if you don't see any difference then don't worry too much about it. Worth testing for yourself though. When you shoot video, the stabilization is weaker with long telephoto lenses. (page 147 in the manual). Thanks for watching my videos. Cheers!
Andy Rouse is an excellent professional wildlife photographer using the OM1.
Thanks for sharing your experience. The double image stabilization (in lens and in camera) does only work on same brand lenses. So if you buy an OM1 and want a perfect stabilized 100-400 lens, you have to buy the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm. I can understand the marketing strategy. But sorry, OM Systems, I'll stick to my Panasonic system then. (BTW: I use also one of their great shavers!) And I totally agree with Marlene: An MFT camera the size of a FF camera somehow beats the whole purpose of the system. I'll just wait and keep using my old G9 (and even older GH5).
Thanks for clarifying the stabilization for me. I have turned off IS on my lenses. Well I hope to try out the G9ii soon. Still waiting.... impatiently! I'll let you know about the size!
Lee Hoy an Ambassador is excellent.
Thx for the videos) custom modes explanation was helpful. Currently i use G9 as main camera and don't like how AF acts in difficult scenarios. I wonder if 12-35mm lenses and leica 25mm f/1.4 will be better than 25mm f/1.7 and 12-60mm f3.5 in terms of AF.
Agreed the AF on the G9 is a struggle for birding too. I love the G9 for everything else though, and it's been fantastic for skateboarding and people photos. Thanks for watching my videos. Cheers!
Hello Marlene. Thanks for all the posts on the Panasonic G9 and I will continue to look at them. Tim Boyer is the last photographer I recommend for The OM1 and he is a professional wildlife photographer who publishes books on Bird photography. He is brilliant. I hope my suggestions of him and others is useful.
Thanks for this Chris! I’ll put him on my OM1 reference list! Cheers.
Thanks Marlene, here I go again, I have just remembered Scott Bourne, an early Pioneer of CZcams posts and an Olympus Ambassador and bird photographer who shot with the OM1.
@chrisbrown6432 Thanks for the reminder. I followed Scott a few years ago. Must look him up again.
Thanks for your videos on g9. Is it a good camera to buy at the moment with the deals going around? I'm someone who is planning a move from aps-c to m4/3 and the g9 which is
Yes, absolutely. I still use if for so much. Portraits, Skateboarding, Events, cityscapes to name a few. But if you're a serious birder I would consider waiting for a Phase Detect AF camera. The original G9 is costing less every week. Thanks for watching my videos!
Last May my G9 and I went on a birding trip with a friend who had the OM-1. I spent hours with your videos before we went and can’t thank you enough for your teaching. I got some fabulous shots but in all honesty, the OM-1’s autofocus outperformed my G9. I really look forward to your future videos as I try to decide which direction to take with my next camera. Thanks again!
Hi Miriam, Yes, that is why I tested the OM-1. I just needed that extra AF capability for serious birding. And birding is now one of my favourite things to do. Spending time outdoors, plus the excitement of the unknown treasures along the way. Thank you for watching my videos.
Hello Marlene, I wanted to thank you. Your videos are well executed and so informative! I recently got a g9 for my channel and have been grateful for your content which I recently discovered. I have a question having recently gotten my g9. Do you think the G95 is better for vlogging/ CZcams video game content curation, such as that I'm looking to create on my channel? I'm still within the window of being able to swap if I've made a mistake on the matter and was hoping for an expert opinion.
Hi Ben, Hmm that’s a tough call as I haven’t used the G95. And actually I use my little G100 for most of my CZcams videos. I mainly shoot photos with my G9 and sometimes short clips of birds. My best advice would be to talk to other gamers to see how they create their CZcams content. Your choice of lenses may also be important. And of course your audio and microphone. Sorry I couldn’t be more specific but I don’t want to steer you wrong.
@@ImageMaven Thank you so much for your quick reply and thoughts. It's very much appreciated!! I'm excited to see your future adventures with the g9II!
Espen Helland is your friend for the om-1 Marlene
Thanks will check them out!!
@@ImageMaven Yes another vote for Espen Helland. He has a course that he sells about setting up your OM1 and it is well worth buying. I set up my Olympus EM1 markiii camera very close to what he recommends and it works like a charm. I also love my Olympus 300mm with or without the 1.4 teleconverter. Don’t rush to get the 2x teleconverter. I have one and rarely use it. I hope you make the switch to Olympus because it would be fun to talk tech about Olympus with you (but I still watch your videos either way).
Thank you for the tip @kmcsmart And thanks for watching. I’ll keep you posted.
Not an expert, but I set up a couple of custom buttons for the different conditions, C1 for clear shots of birds in flight, c2 with a single AF point. The AF is soooo much better than my G9, otherwise I agree with your observations. The G9II sounds fantastic, I'd love to see a GX9 or one of the more compact bodies with the new phase detect af. I agree about Rob Treks channel, he's great!
Yes I think I should set up some custom settings. I’ve also considered customizing the lever by the AEL button so I can switch quickly between moving subject (bird) or static object (bird perched in trees). I’m a work in progress. Need to test everything out before I make my final decision.
But yes AF seems much better and faster to me.
I have the G95 & am seriously considering an upgrade to the G9ii. My biggest frustration is birds with nearby small branches. The G95 does not have animal/bird detect, like the G9 does. I am looking forward to you trying out G9ii bird eye detect.
I'm sure the G9ii will be a lot easier than the G95 for birding. I can't wait to try the G9ii for birding. I just heard that it should be available before Christmas!
CZcamsr Espen Helland also has great advice.
And Rob Trek is awesome.
Yes! Espen just landed on my radar last week as well. Cheers!
its a shame you are jumping ship marlene, however youll only be "up the road" with the G9ii. kinda like your best friend leaving the house across the road, but moving to the street next to yours :) i have learned a LOT about lumix cameras, not just the G9, through your input and guidance and can safely say i am chomping through your videos day by day. i will own a G9 in around 6 months i reckon, so i will be equipped with knowledge all thanks to your videos. i certainly will be continuing my subscription to your channel and watching all your future content. love from all the way in the UK xx
In 6 months that original G9 will likely be priced very low too. Thank you for watching my videos. I’m sticking around for awhile yet!
@@ImageMaven ive just checked online and panasonic have the G9 for £799. not sure if its brand new or used though
@TheMattchooo At that price it's likely new.
In Canada it’s $1200 right now.
Hi Marlene,
I was already looking forward to you going to do a review of the G9ii. On the other hand, I'm quite interested in the OM1 because it's a good camera too. Do you plan to use the OM1 for a longer time? Regards, Peter.
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Hi Peter, Yes, it's a good camera and I do get great photos from it. I will make the OM-1 decision after I fully test the G9ii. I am going to try and make a couple OM-1 videos while I wait. Once I get the AF figured out for birding, I'll share my results. Thanks for stopping by!
Marlene, thanks for your reply. I think the OM1 is a better camera than the G9. Try to get the most out of the OM1, please find out how to focus flying birds with it. I wish you a lot of success. Some say that after a firmware upgrade, the OM1 can even outperform the G9 Mark ii. I'm curious.
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But I assume that the G9ii is currently the best m43 camera. Very good autofocus and stabilization. I look forward to your review. For now, have a good time. Peter
Please please go for the Mark 2 you are a great teacher
Thanks for the vote of confidence Jack!
My 2 issues with the G9II that I rented for a week had only to do with handling. I did not like how it felt in my hands compared to the G9 and now my OM-1. Also, I kept accidentally moving the rear dial on the G9II.
I haven't had a chance to hold the G9ii yet! So I'll keep everyone posted when that happens. Looks like you're keeping your OM-1!
Ok if you go to OM you’re dead to me - lol. Nah all good. Do the G9ii!!! I just want to say thank you for all of your excellent videos about the G9. I have really enjoyed it. I recently upgraded to the s5II and I will keep my g9 still my go to for most. Appreciate you and keep it going. I love your videos!!
I've just received a G9II to test for a couple of months. But don't worry I"m not planning to ditch any of my Lumix cameras. I'm a lifer! And, thank you for your kind words! Cheers!
I really hope you get a g9ii soon to try out. I had a bridge panasonic z82, and stumbled by accident into birding/ photography. . As I got hooked i then upgraded to a bridge sony rx10 iv. The sony takes better pics but the pani was nicer to use. Now I'm thinking of taking the leap to a g9ii with the 100-400, but I'm also considering a canon r7. The sony has given me some lovely shots, and is light weight and easy to carry on hikes, and it's really true that 'the best camera is the one you have with you'. The Sony is so portable, and light, which is really important on long hikes. However I really want more reach and less noise. I will look forward to your thoughts on the g9ii when you do get the opportunity to try it.😊
A birding friend of mine just got that Sony you have. She loves it. The RX10 iv are getting harder to find - at least here in Canada. It's a big monetary decision to move to the G9ii and 100-400mm from that. Maybe try to borrow or rent it first? Thanks for stopping by. And yes, I am leaning towards the G9ii myself. Cheers!
Hi Marlene, I was at Pro-Camera open house with all the camera reps. My husband asked if I wanted to upgrade to the new lumix from my lumix G9. I was tempted but thought I would wait until I hear from some photographers reviews. Hope you review the new Lumix. Rep told me it has animal eye contact and creates less noise. Told him I wish it showed my focus point in the meta data which the Olympus showed. Members in my photo club are mostly Cannon and Nikon. I switched to Lumix G9 in 2019 because I could no longer handle the weight of the camera and lenses. The downside is that I don’t have much support from other club members.
Hi Kathy, I do plan to review and create some tutorials on the G9ii. Just not sure exactly when. Still waiting to get the camera in my hands. I hear you about the weight of dSLR and FF gear. That's one reason why I switched from my big Canon gear over 10 years ago, plus M43 is much less expensive too. Not to mention the ongoing physiotherapy sessions I would need to carry it around. People keep asking if I'll go FF Lumix, and I am sticking with M43 for that very reason.
Ah yes, the old camera club boys do like to wield their big gear. I feel that way when I'm out shooting birds - they all look down their noses at me. The joke is on them though, as I can get 800mm reach with my 100-400mm and even though they have a FF camera, they still have to crop a lot more than me because not many of them have that kind of focal length. And the cost of my lenses is way less than theirs at that focal length.
Hold your head up high and join Micro Four Nerds facebook group where you will get a lot of support - even from some of those old camera club guys who have also switched to Lumix.
@@ImageMaven I did win 2 awards last week at club. One was a puffin with tiny fish hanging out of its mouth. Lost out to getting best in show to two photographers who are certified masters and who are also masters at using photoshop. Some members are always traveling the world to take photos.
Wow, Good for you Kathy! Sounds like you're holding your own. Hard to compete with masters, no matter what gear you're using. Well done!
I still really like my G9. Mine is only a year old. I have had a G9M2 in hand for about a week and am getting used to it. Lots of pluses to the G9M2. But, I see it as a partner to the G9 not a replacement.
That’s a great perspective. I’m not getting rid of my G9 either.
Last Question Marlene. Did you love the results and time spent with the G9 over the past 6 years? Is this a bittersweet moment for you personally, moving on to another camera as a go to?
Absolutely Paul! It's the camera I have loved the most - ever. I'm sure I've nearly worn out the shutter as I've shot with it so much - lots of burst shooting with the mechanical shutter too. I hope the G9 Mkii does the trick. Finger's crossed! Thanks for watching!
For the money, the G9II is stellar. I still have my G9, and there is nothing wrong with it, but we know that technology up’s the game. I would like to see LUMIX have a dedicated app like Olympus to use on a computer, which will check for firmware updates when the camera is connected. Speaking of Apps, Sony is awful for transferring pics to phone. Imagine spending those big bucks for a Sony with a crap app. Thank you Marlene. You are my go to for Lumix. 😎
Great to hear about the G9ii. I'm still waiting to touch one "in person". Yes, I wish the Lumix Sync app (or something like it) was on desktop too. I have to say that the OM app on my phone works really well and is easy to set up and use. Thanks for the coffee and for stopping by to chat. Enjoy your G9 camera family!
Hey marlene! Is this a good cam to buy secondhand? thanks.
Yes, definitely, but you might be able to get a brand new one for a good deal right now. Since the G9ii was released the price of the G9 has really gone down. So check that first.
It's taken me a while to get used to the OM-1 after using Panasonic for so long. I think I've gotten it figured out, and I'm doing pretty well with it now. How it handles focusing and adjusting that on-the-fly is so different from Panasonic. It's a bit obtuse when you're used to one and switch to the other. I think Olympus and Panasonic have always just had vastly different approaches. If the G9ii had been out when I got a new camera, I'd probably have gone with it. I wish Panasonic had gotten it out a year earlier. I do like the OM-1, and it gets me good photos, but it still feels a bit foreign to me. I think Panasonic handles user friendliness a bit better. It could just be that Olympus, now OM System, takes more work to get familiar with. I am curious, now that you have the G9ii, are you still using the OM-1 as well?
I feel exactly the same about my OM-1. I plan to sell it and get the G9II. I’ve got one on loan now and it’s lovely. But it does have very advanced video features which I’ll never use.
Totally in sinc wth you about the OM-1. Great camera but I am trying to like it and I just can't. I am using it without emotions, no sparkle. But I am doing my best, still find it is a great camera.
This is why the G9 II is more than welcome. I agree it is a bit too cumbersome but I know I will love handling it from the beginning.
Laurent you have described my feelings exactly - using the OM-1 without the sparkle. Let's hope the G9 ii does!
It has features I was hoping would be on the G9 II like real time luts and anamorphic desqueeze. For that alone I am eager to play with it.@@ImageMaven
Hope you put out your initial thoughts on the g9ii camera.
When I get one, I sure will!
I'm considering the G9II as well but was concerned that its a bit too small, yes its 5mm taller but 2mm shallower and because of its boxy design the grip looks even smaller; I have the G9, I bought the battery grip to fit more comfortably in my hand. I have heard of the OM-1 getting hot, there is a work around but seems like an expensive solution, get the battery grip, remove the battery from the body and only use the grip battery.
Thanks for the info Jerry! No one else has said much about how hot the OM-1 gets. So I’m glad it’s not just me. And I still haven’t touched a G9ii so not sure how it will feel in my own hands.
With the Om1 you should try the Zuiko 300mm f4.0. Unfortunately the 100-400mm (which I also own) is a bit soft at 400mm and especially if the subject doesn't fill most of the frame.
Is that the Lumix/Leica 100-400mm or the Olympus 100-400mm? I think the Zuiko 300mm is too expensive for me right now.
@@ImageMaven I hac3 the PL 100-400mm of course, that i use with a G9 (i also have a GX9 and S5) but I don't go for birdwatching much and I'm thinking of replacing it with the 50-200 since I go more often to take photos for indoor sports (Volleyball). A few years ago I also used the Olympus (I'm just an amateur photographer). Next year I would still like to take an Olympus, maybe the Om5 or the m5iii with the excellent 12-40 that I used with great satisfaction until 2 years ago (now I use the PL12-60)
@@ImageMaven Thank you of course for all your videos. I have seen them with pleasure in the past years and they have always been very useful to me. Let's hope for this new G9ii that seems to be a very interesting bike (maybe next year I could think about buying it)
Oh No!
I’m not moving on with you. Regrettably I haven’t outgrown my G9. The phase detection would be nice but isn’t critical for me. I’m retired and no longer buy new gear because it is new and improved.
Good enough is the name of the game. Last week I purchased a GX8. An eight year old camera. My thought is if it took nice pictures then it will continue taking nice pictures.
I use your old videos as a point of reference for my G9. Someday I’ll catch up to you on the new gear train. By then there will be plenty of G9ii videos to help me set up that body. I’m technologically competent. These cameras have features hiding in the menu one has to ferrite out. They hide. With your help I have brought them out of their hiding spots.
Thank you for all your help with my G9.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Sounds like a good plan Marty. I’m not ditching my G9 anytime soon. But likely won’t make anymore videos specifically on it. This G9ii is just a loaner for a couple months. I had a GX8 as well but I traded it for some artwork when I got my G9. I wish I hadn’t now. That’s a nice street photo camera. Enjoy it. And Merry Christmas to you and yours! ☺️
my question is : have you noticed that the MOV files 10 bit are more noisier than the original mp4 files or is it juste me ?
try the same video in 4k 422 10 bit MOV at 800 iso and 4k mp4 at the same iso and see
Hi Marlene your journey with the LUMIX G9 has come to an end but my journey may just be beginning. I have two questions for you. 1) would you recommend a used G9 for someone on a budget or is there another camera you would recommend? 2) How bad is the phase detection autofocus for shooting B-roll video? Thank you!
You never said what you need it for, or what your budget is, so I can't really give you an answer. But the G9 is still an excellent camera. If you're a serious birder you might want a camera with Phase Detect AF. The G9 doesn't have that. The G9II does, as does the OM-1 and OM-1 Mk2. But if it's vlogging you need it for you might consider something else. Even something like a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is excellent for content creation. But strictly for photography and maybe some video on the side, the G9 is still awesome. I wouldn't say it the best low budget camera out there because you also need lenses and those can add up. But lenses are a long term investment as they also can be used for more than one camera. And for birding, the long telephoto lenses are quite pricey, unless you stick with the Lumix 100-300mm.
Thank you for taking the time to answer and my apologies for not explaining my use case. It is for wildlife and birding. I’m trying to find a hybrid camera that can be competent for both wildlife photography and travel vlogging without breaking the bank and making me feel guilty every time I look at it. Thank you for your suggestions it really is appreciated.
Hi Marlene, I too am interested in the Mark II G9 but, not top led screen, no night mode switch like before. It's bigger as you say and the original was just right, if not a smidgen large. Non stacked sencor and its Cost$., have me thinking twice. There is no connection with companies and the people who support them with purchases of their products. I think most original G9 owners whould have liked to have seen the original G9 body and the new specs. Just my two cents. Nice video thanks Marlene.
I agree with the G9 body and new specs statement. That might have tempted me a bit more. But at the moment I'd rather buy a small EDC, like a G80 Mark II though.
Hey Don, I totally agree. The same body with new specs would have me cheering. I will have to see how this "big" body feels and performs compared to the OM-1. As I mentioned in the video, the OM-1 is the right size and feels great in my hands. That goes a long way when you're out on the trails chasing feathers all day. The Lumix results will have to be a lot better to give that up. Cheers, and great to have your input once again.
(I own/use both the original G9 and the OM-1) Re. recording video on the OM-1 when in 'photo' mode - the reason the 'video record' button doesn't do that is because (in OMDS's infinite wisdom...) by default in 'photo' mode that button is programmed to control the 'High Res Shot' function. You just need to re-program it to have the 'video record' function in 'photo' mode. See Chapter 6 'Customizing the Camera' (page 208) in the manual for more info. Note that the programable button settings are separate for photo and video modes.
Best way of quickly changing from photo to video mode (instead of using the mode dial) is to set the function of the 'Fn Lever' (on the right of the EVF) to mode 3, then it works as a photo/video mode switch. See page 220 in the manual. As I frequently switch between shooting stills and video, this how I have my OM-1 set up.
Thanks for this info. Since making this video I’m getting more used to the OM1. I changed the red button to video mode as I’m not interested in the high res mode. And I accidentally pressed it so many times the first couple weeks that I had that camera, that I decided to figure out how to change it. And I now have the G9ii to play with for a couple months. Another camera to learn! Cheers.
I hear you,,, but I'm going to wait a bit before I upgrade my G9.
I'm shooting with a,,,
G9.
Nikon d850
Hasselblad 503cx
Olympus ОМ-D Е-М1Х
And my lumix/ 100 m-ll. This camera is my day to night all the time carry.
The m1x is $970.00 like new at KEH.. Thats my go to used sells store.
Wow you've got a great collection there! Thanks for the tip about KEH. There's really no good central place to buy and sell used stuff in Calgary and KEH stops by The Camera Store a few times a year. I have sold stuff to them, but got very little for it, so it was disappointing. But I guess that's the norm for selling used gear. Thanks for watching and sharing.
Hi Marlene,
My EVF won't switch on automatically when I put my eye or even my hand to it. I've to use the EVF fn3 button to switch between it and the screen
I've gone through the menus on my G9, to see if it's a setting that I turned off by accident but I can't find anything.
Any ideas?
Off the top of my head I'm wondering if the LVF sensor is blocked or dirty. Did the eyecup shift in front of it? I also looked in the manual under LVF. Page 41 talks about the Eye Sensor. It may or may not have something to do with it. That's all I got. Please, let me know if/when you figure it out!
Thanks Marlene, I look at the sensor 📷👍