1 Year with Panasonic G9 - Long Term Review / Update
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- 1 Year with Panasonic G9 - Long Term Review / Update
Panasonic G9 - amzn.to/2EE07Ku
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Panasonic GH5S - amzn.to/2Ccnz46
CZ / SK Panasonic G9 - bit.ly/PanasonicG9fvs
Images were edited in:
Luminar 3 - bit.ly/SkylumLuminar2018 - $/€ 10 off code: THS10
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Lenses used in this video:
Panasonic Leica 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 - amzn.to/2u27Dvx
Panasonic Leica 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 - amzn.to/2AXOb3Y
Panasonic Leica 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 - amzn.to/2w0XjEu
Panasonic Leica 200mm F2.8 - amzn.to/2woCyDQ
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Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH - amzn.to/2G6FSJG
Panasonic Lumix 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 - amzn.to/2Qq1VMs
More videos:
Panasonic GH5S Review - 10-bit Greatness
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Panasonic GX9 Review in Sardinia, Italy
bit.ly/PanasonicGX9review
Panasonic Leica 50-200mm F/2.8-4.0 ASPH Review with Panasonic G9
bit.ly/Leica50-200
Panasonic Leica 8-18mm F2.8-4 Review with Panasonic G9 and GX9
bit.ly/Leica8-18
Panasonic Leica DG 200mm f/2.8 Review with Panasonic G9
bit.ly/Leica200mm
Panasonic 7-14mm F4 ASPH Review with Panasonic G9 (2018)
bit.ly/Panasonic7-14mmF4
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Also take a look at my *Panasonic GX9 vs LX100 II* comparison: bit.ly/LX100IIvsGX9
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I have a problem with this camera-LUMIX G9- while filming a video clip that shows me the lights flashes because I requested my camera from Amazon and it is an NTSC version and I am here in Saudi Arabia and we are here PAL Is there a way to remove these flashes or the way to change the system from NTSC to the PAL system
Hello. Thanks for all the reviews. Great videos and i have watched more than a bunch so far and i liked your reviews. It would help me immensely if you answer my question. Is G9 good for shooting videos indoors with available light (No studio lights). This is what I intend to do. My focus is to interview in given situation and lights indoor. Please do answer if this camera can cope well in those dull lighting conditions. Thank you🙏
2021 in torn between this a m1 mark 2 or fuji xa10 for portrait, street and documentary .
@@unbroken1010 I guess that you mean S-X10. That is best choice out of those three.
@@TheHybridShooter really you think so I'm just wondering if I'll have the capacity to do some okay video work. Both Olympus and the G9 have that great function of high resolution and I also like the bulb feature where you get to see it happen I don't think Fuji can do that but I could be wrong and maybe that high-resolution doesn't care compared to the APC. is the really tough choice. I also like using a lot of old 16 mm C Mount lenses.🤷♂️ but I can probably just get a used micro 4/3 cheap for that have you ever messed around with the original 4/3 there's a new interest in them again. Have you ever tried to put any of the old 4/3 lenses on micro 4/3. People talk about about the original lenses being incredibly well made thanks for the feedback
Best handling camera I've ever owned. I about teared up when I took it out of the box and held it. Love the G9 so much I still watch reviews of it. :) As soon as it's back in stock, I'll be grabbing the Sigma 56mm f1.4 for portraits. Always enjoy your channel.
Thank you, I agree the handling is great on the G9.
@@TheHybridShooter There is one minor flaw, although perhaps it's just my model: the battery grip shows some play when I'm using heavier lenses. I feel like it should have two points of connexion. Apart from that, it's perfect :)
Yes that is truth, although it is not that bad IMO, I also wish the AF-ON button on grip was pleased more to the left.
@@fellowcitizen Yep, a minor tic I've noticed too. As long as I don't man-handle the thing, doesn't bother me. And I still prefer it to other brands where you have to take the battery door off and shove that thing up there. Easier when you want to work without it.
@@jd_99 What cameras did you abandon them for? So often comes down to personal tastes and needs. For my work, headshots and portraits in (mostly) controlled situations, I certainly don't find the IQ lacking. They (my G9 and G85) also suit my video needs as well.
And I've heard Fuji's called a lot of things, but never a hipster toy! :)
And I'm thinking of grabbing an Olympus EM-10 mark ii for street photography now, as it's price has dropped so much.
You sold me completely. I've bought the GX9 in a sale and due to your reviews I ordered a G9 in addition. I will sell my complete Nikon Full Frame stuff and I'm looking forward so much to the change. Already impressed with the super sweet GX9.
So, thank you very much and best wishes to Slovakia!
Yet another great video... It's impossible to not watch your videos to the end. So captivating!
Thank you, I appreciate your support!
Ya his watch time must be obscene
Thank you for posting a 1yr review. I'm glad you demonstrated how well the G9 works in low light and the super fast and accurate AF. A lot of people don't think the G9 has good AF, but your demonstrations prove them wrong. I'm at 6 months with the G9, and it's my favorite camera of all time, and I use it a lot more than I should.
You're welcome, Panasonic still has bad reputation because of AF on GH4 and G85, but G9 and GH5 after FW updates really have good AF.
Hey, TT! Fancy seeing you here. Your XV/Panasonic road trips are loads of fun
Thanks to your channel I made my decision to buy this camera, I must say that this camera amazed me from the first time I touch it! The grip fits perfect in my hand and all the controls are in a logical position, can't wait to use it more and I also look forward to use some telephoto lens with it! Best regards from Romania!
Great review. Thanks for including info on how it does for stills as well as video.
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
I bought a G9 today. I got a great deal, so my timing is good. I appreciate your thoughtful reviews.
Thank you, I'm glad that my reviews were useful to you.
Great review. Thanks so much. I’ve had my G9 for a couple of weeks, and just getting used to it. SO MUCH to learn.
Thank you, Panasonic actually has very good instruction manuals, so that might be useful as well as the AF guide.
I’ve had my G9 for about six weeks now. So much to learn. In this video I just saw a few screens that I have never seen. This camera sure pack in a lot of features. It’s going to take me six months to go through everything that this camera has to offer. This is my first real camera. All my other ones were point and shoot. It’s nice to know I can grow into the G9. I also see he uses Luminar 3 as well. I got that too, it’s a fantastic piece of software. Still looking for a prime lens. Maybe a Panasonic 1.4, I think that would be nice, but they are expensive. Okay, enough rambling on.
What a beautiful camera, just ordered mine, so thrilled :D ! THank you
You'll love it. I just got mine a few weeks ago after shooting Nikon for years and also having Olympus and Panasonic m43's.. this camera is SO far beyond the others. I am more film focused, so I believe it really checks all the boxes w/o breaking the budget. All the best!
Can we click pics too ??
Great video! Exactly all the info I was looking for
Výborne spracované video! Pokračuj v tom ďalej. :)
Ďakujem pekne!
Good unbiased review and I appreciate your comments on the 4/3 sensor performance.
Thank you, I appreciate your feedback!
That pretty much concurs with my experience over last year. I too got the G9 almost immediately after it's launch (december 2017). In my case I decided to get rid of all my full frame gear after years working with it (I've been doing photography for over 40 years with all kinds of cameras, even large frame cameras). And I haven't had regrets for one minute. Maybe if you are into low light action shooting most of the time you might need full frame (or larger), but the past year I produced images in most circumstances, some of them quite challenging. I found the G9 to be a very reliable work horse that produces great images. Of course the right lens is important as has always been the case with any camera. But in many circumstances the G9 produces great images even when used with 'consumer glass' and with greater ease than my full frame gear that really needed top glass to produce good results. So actually in that sense the G9 is a bargain as well.
Also tried the Sony A7 III. Great image quality, but not that enthusiastic about the handling, but that is personal preference. Nice small and light body, but then again I would need a bunch of heavy large lenses and adapters while I was just so happy to get rid of all that heavy gear. So I stick with the G9. From the endless list of cameras I had or used over the years I would pick the G9 again. It's just that good. I just got back from a trip to the Atlantic cost of Andalucia (Cadiz, Barbate, Tarifa) and the results are fantastic.
Thank you for sharing you experiences with the G9!
Im not a fan of the size L, FX, and GM lenses. I have the panasonic 35-100 2.8 which js so small and super sharp.
Do you have somewhere we can see some of the images you took with the G9?
What lenses do you mainly use Ron?
@@pioneer7777777 Mainly 7-14 mm, 12-60mm, 20 mm, 45mm, 35-100 mm and .... the 'lowly' 14-140 mm (new type). To be honest, I am walking around a lot with the 14-140 mm. I might have been lucky, but my copy is performing fantastic. I borrow a 50-200 mm from a friend every now and then. That is a stellar lens.
4:56 - You are probably the only observer who shows real performance of autofocus for still images. Thanks a lot for that!
I updated my G7 to the G9. So far, so good! Thanks for the good reviews.
You're welcome, I'm glad that you like it!
Great job on the 1 year recap! Definitely reassured me of my choice to stick with Lumix/Leica G-series MFT
Thank you!
Hello my friend! Thank you for another informative and useful review. I regret not buying the G9 a year ago when there was a great deal and it was in my budget. Also thanks for the occasional mention of how it performs in relation to the 16mp m43 cameras. Happy New Year from Australia 😊🎄🎆📷
Thank you, happy new year to you as well!
Thanks for that; a very thorough and informative one year appraisal of the G9. I've had mine for nine months and have no complaints, except the learning curve, but that's me.
Mike in Oz
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Love the G9
Got one used last week for $1000 USD
Handling is amazing, image stabilization is amazing. Video is awesome. I’m sold on the m43
Picked up an open box G9 from an authorized Panasonic dealer 6 months ago for $1,045 on eBay, essentially was brand new, and I love it too. Got the 3-year warranty on it too.
Great video, I am at the point I need to consider upgrading my EM1.1. This G9 looks pretty good!
Thank you!
I really apprecaite youir detailed, excellent review. All my best Lots of good iformation on the Lumix G9
Thank you, I'm glad that it was helpful to you!
Thanks for the review man! Question, would you use this camera for a wedding video?
I have never enjoyed using a camera more than my G9 and GX9. The G9 is my go to camera all the time. My Nikon
810 is seldom used now and it feels old fashioned. The camera is comfortable and very sturdy in my hands, and I am 71 and have used hundreds of different cameras since I was 7. This is the first system that feels like real quality. The images are just fine for 13-19 prints with little post processing. Low light theater work sometimes needs a little noise reduction, but the camera is quiet, even with a the mechanical shutter. I use the GH5 for theater video as I have to adjust the shutter angle to avoid banding with led and regular lighting mixed. The electronic shutter works great for sports though I prefer to peak of action shoot and use the mechanical shutter.
Thank you for sharing your experiences!
Really like your no-nonsense videos, and this is a great summary.
Just one comment. At 11:22 you say that the playback button no longer has a delay on firmware 1.2. That's not my experience - I still get a significant delay, and there was no mention of that being fixed in the firmware release notes. Perhaps what's happened is that you're now using UHS-II cards and that has improved the speed. For me using regular UHS-I cards, there is a delay of at least a second with 1 card, slightly longer with 2. It's frustrating as the G80 managed to do it near instantaneously with the exact same card, so I don't know why the G9 is so much slower. At the very least I wish it would keep just the last shot photo in a buffer for instant access to check or delete. I hope they can sort this in the next firmware update.
Truly excellent work.
Thank you!
Great 1-year summary review! Especially with your background by not being a LUMIX ambassador and indeed having a A7iii you still constantly recommend the G9. I think this is a big advantage of your reviews because you could easily say that A7iii is better.
I am searching now for alonger time about the best hybrid camera for not tripod use for photo and video. No other systems seems to be acceptable for run and gun video shooting because of their insufficient IBIS. Also A6500 is pretty shaky in comparison which is an alternative in my opinion .
There is a just a m4/3-is-dead-mentality right now out there which unsettled me and probability other people.
Thank you, both A7 III and G9 my favorite cameras and I generally recommend both depending on what people intend to use it for. I don't really care about _____ is dead click-bait videos / articles, both Olympus and Panasonic are developing M43 as a replacement of professional APS-C cameras like D500 or 7D mark II, so no, M43 is not dead.
The truth is traditional DSLRs from Canon and Nikon will die before M4/3 does. With M4/3 there is currently a 10 year ecosystem of lenses available, and new lenses and bodies are still being announced, so no, it isn't dead.
Agree! I love that you aren’t totally biased to one system like most CZcamsrs seem to be
This is a really good video. I've always dismissed M43 because of sensor size, but this video has me reconsidering this camera; it has everything you need to know as a photographer. I look forward to more videos.
Thank you, more videos will be coming soon!
I used to do the same, but the Viltrox speed booster will give you better focal coverage and wider apertures. My Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 became an f/1.2 on my g85, which made it even better for portraits.
Just pointing out the only error you didn't correct, 13:35 you call the 42.5 Nocticron an f/1.4 instead of f/1.2. Outstanding and very concise long term update. Looking forward to the upcoming lens reviews.
Thank you, yes, that is a mistake.
Cool vid. I've always wondered about G9 so this long term review is greatly appreciated. Also wanted to send some love to my countrymam....
Great review! I love the G9 so much :)
Thank you!
Am touched by your honesty
Thank you so much for this. I need a good camera for landscape. This must be the one for me.
Thank you for another wonderful & honest review.
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Hi, I took the plunge & part ex"d my full frame D810 +18-35,24-70,80-200,200-400 Nikon lenses to purchase the G9 + 8-18,12-60, 42.5,200, 100-400 Leica/pan lenses in July 2018.The G9 allows me to go exploring/ travelling without to much weight, I was very surprised as to the quality. The build is very good also intuitive in use[displays] and excellent for wildlife. Very pleased I purchased this, also an added benefit I get to use my 8x10 more for landscapes.
Thanks for a great update review! You love your G9 and what's not to like? I own it and love it. While the Sony A7 III and Fuji XT-3 have stolen the show for 2018, the G9 often is depicted as an underdog/sleeper bargain by many CZcams reviewers. Unfortunately, Panasonic's video AF reputation still seems to be a stigma for many people, even though there have been great recent improvements. Another knock on the G9 is the smaller sensor, even though the outstanding IBIS can reduce high ISO usage. Learn the G9 and there won't be much you can't do with the camera. The G9 is truly a great all around camera and thanks for your knowledgeable long term review!
Thank you, it is indeed underrated, but that is mostly due to Panasonic not being a traditional manufacturer with cult following, hopefully the S1 and S1R will get more attention.
Great to see a long term owner review and not just some tech reviewer using it for 3 days!
I've recently been assessing which camera to buy for product photography and casual use and out of the Sony A6500, Fuji X-T2 & X-T3, Sony A7ii and the G9 I eventually went for the G9.
I don't photograph in low light so I don't care about a larger sensor...
The combination of huge (and quite cheap) lens selection, usability, IBIS, pixel shift feature and cheaper prices just made it an obvious choice.
As a total package it's a no brainer (MANY will disagree!)
I doubt Panasonic can squeeze anything else from the M43 system though, so it'll be the S1 next...
Thank you, If you can use high-res mode it indeed provides great results. There is still room for improvement in M43 though, like implementation of 14-bit RAW, AI features for DFD autofocus, RAW video in GH line and so on, so I hope that Panasonic will continue pioneering these features in M43 system.
I agree. best camera I have ever owned. Image quality is good enough.
I love my G9 so much. It is responsible for reigniting my passion for photography. I'm gonna get another one and start shooting weddings again.
It is the most underrated camera ever.
I used it equally for stills and video. I've started doing professional video work with it. It's a pleasure to work with.
I'm glad that you are happy with your G9!
Good round up, usability and enjoyment while using the camera are much under rated values. Too many people just look at specifications.
I have tried a few of the lenses you mentioned at a Panasonic event, nice but there seems to be questions about repairability that makes me wary of getting them. But I must admit my Oly 12-40 and 40-150 pro lenses work very well on my G85 and focus just as well as my 14-140 and 100-300.
Thank you, I don't think that preparing Leica line lenses could be a problem, Panasonic is also launching PRO support, so the repairs shouldn't take long and you will get another lens to use in the mean time.
I love both the A7iii and G9 ... own them both. Best of both worlds.
I bought this camera used and really enjoy it. My only dislikes are the hair trigger shutter, 2 buttons on the front by the grip are not ergonomically positioned. On the battery grip the AEL/AFL button is flush and hard to find, forget about it if wearing gloves. Love the joystick for moving the focus point around and my first dSLR the Canon 30D had it back in 2007. Feels really good in the hands. Curious to see the the replacement for the G9 will be like. Glad to see promoting the right tool for the job. Bigger sensor camera for low light work.
I've had mine for almost 3 months now - I use it for studio (macro) photography and for simple movie capabilities. It took me a month to figure out all the settings (at least the ones I use), but now that I've sorted out the functions - It's handling is superb. The stabilization is excellent. I love the Monochromatic D mode and tend to use it and Vivid quite a bit. The High Resolution mode works incredibly well for my studio photos. In all - I love this camera - I'm saving up to buy a metabones adapter - I keep hearing wonderful things about this camera and canon lenses. Thanks for your excellent reviews!!
Thank you for sharing your experiences!
I also own a G9 and use it mostly with Panasonic 35-100 f2.8. I don't plan to upgrade for at least 3 years
Excellent as usual!!!
Thank you!
I thought you should know that your content regarding the G9 has played a huge role in me getting the camera. I bought it last week as an update to my GX85. I needed the extra assurance offered by weather sealing and dual card slots, for work. You've provided me with extremely detailed information that was vital to making the right choice: do I stay with M43, or move to Fuji? In the end, glass won as I have invested in M43 glass over the years. I thought about switching to APS-C and the X-H1 had what I needed. But at $1500 with a kit lens, it's $500 over what I paid for my G9, and I already have good glass for it. Your content made me realize that there's more to photography than a picture with slightly less noise, particularly when shooting hybrid and on a budget. Sorry for the long post. Just wanted to say THANK YOU.
Thank you for you feedback, I'm glad that my videos were helpful!
@@TheHybridShooter Most definitely!
Great set up! Nice video too.
Thank you!
Thanks for your 1yr review. Doing handheld 1sec telephoto shots is my favorite party trick to troll my Nikon buddies. I’ve done a lot of wildlife shooting this year with the G9 and it’s never let me down. It’s had salt water splashed on it dozens of times, rained on, dropped in mud, laid onto “tripods made of snow,” and kicked into the bottom of a dingy running away a bear. The G9+telephoto excels in backwoods hunting with a camera. The only problem I have is the rubber in the corner of the thumb rest has lifted, not sure how to glue back down.
You're welcome, thank you for sharing your experiences. I would definitely avoid using superglue.
Same here with the rubber. A design oversight.
Do you rinse it after the sea spray to wash away the salt, or do you think that's unnecessary?
Once the salt it dry I just rub it off with a soft cloth
@@sirlancelot3109 Thanks, I'll remember that :)
thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am a very appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Great video, thank you. I have had a G9 for around a year as well and like it a lot. My favourite lenses are the 35 to 100mm, 12-35mm and the 8-18mm. My only real grudge is the video limit of 30mins.
Is that limit just on the European models? The G85 has that limit in Europe but not in the US
I think it's also to stop the camera over heating. Unlike the gh5's they are designed to withstand heat as video is its primary focus.
Great review, thanks.
Thank you for this video!
Very nice review. Honest and direct. I am waiting for the anticipated modded G85. I think the point is more to my liking, though the G9 does so much. Amazing this camera doesn't get more love. I think as much as I love the video centric GH5 family, this G9 is the awesome wild child of the GH family. I like that because stills still matter allot to me, and that video is still 4K full sensor read out, a big plus.
Thank you, I'm not sure wheter there will be G85 successor, this category is unfortunately neglected by all manufacturers and everything is moving to high-end models.
Very close to a G9 or EM1.2 purchase at the moment, cant quite decide as im moving from fuji to MFT but picking either or is a really difficult task right now!
Great video! It's nice to see someone do a review after a year of use...
Just a few things I'd like to reflect on:
* Color science. Panasonic has had fantastic color science for almost a decade as far as I experienced... Even back in 2010 when I picked up the LX3 for travel, the colors were just amazing. After going pro, I still look at the pics and amaze at the color. Yup, just make some minor adjustments in post and image is done!
* Auto Focus. I hate it when people focus on this issue. These people need to get a point & shoot instead of a tool like the G9. The G9 is at least a level or two better than my Panasonic GX8 and I've been very happy with the AF of my GX8. With video and especially stills. When you tune the AF, it gets even better.
* Lenses. Yes, the Panasonic-Leica lenses are absolutely fantastic! People hate the costs... But if you're a serious enthusiast or pro, there is only the Olympus Pro lenses as a possible substitute. Great lenses but not optimized at all for Panasonic. They also have a different look. Excellent but different.
Great camera and review! Can't wait to get mine! Keep up the great work!
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences with G9!
Great Review , thanks a lot.
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Your panasonic lenses collection are dope
Thank you, unfortunately not all of those lenses are mine.
And now even better with the recent upgrades.
Great, helpful video. Thank You.
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Awesome video!
Thank you!
Excellent review
Thank you!
I've had and used the G9 since April and can concur. The only downside is the difficulty connecting to a phone using the android app. It's confusing and clunky.
Ibis and hi Res modes are phenomenal. I loved using it in a recent trip to the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. Handheld 1s exposures of waterfalls and the light weight made hiking with my 100-300mm lens a breeze.
Battery life was excellent and the fully articulated screen was also very useful for getting unique angles.
Thank you for sharing you experiences, smartphone app is indeed a pain to work with, but I only use it for geotagging.
@@TheHybridShooter I really wish they spent the extra few dollars on integrating an NFC chip like Sony to make pairing and launching the app much easier, simpler and faster.
@@bigdhav It's really weird how they went away from NFC with this camera. The GH4 has it and it connects so much easier.
@@baihu4u I've got nfc on my GX8, still haven't figured it out, or used it. Got a fancy iPhone thinking I'd be able to edit raws on Lightroom mobile, but it won't send them, need to convert images to jpeg in camera before sending, or maybe if I get the Apple sd card reader. 99% of the time though, it's just SD to computer for me.
Will try find Lumix NFC video tutorial now actually.
@@LexTNeville Not sure about iPhone. But with Android, I simply downloaded & unstalled Lumix app from the Google Play Store, loaded up the app in my phone, powered up my phone, opened the LCD panel, touched my phone to the side of my GH4 in the NFC area, it made an audible charm sound, and my GH4 asked what method I wanted to use to authorize the connection. I selected QR code. I snapped a pic in side the lumix app of QR code displayed on the GH4 LCD screen, it went thru a registration & connection process then camera & app notified me my GH4 was now under remote control. Now every time I load the app on my phone & touch the correct area on my GH4 it connects directly. Try a process similar to that with your iPhone. I'd imagine it wouldn't be too much different? ✌🏾
Stale lepsi a lepsi videa 👍🏻
Ďakujem pekne!
I wish the a7iii had this body, it would change the game. Something I always loved about Panasonic cameras.
We might get that soon, I hope that Panasonic S1 will be A7 III with G9 body and GH5S video features.
@@TheHybridShooter I hope so as well!
@@TheHybridShooter Oh no, I can't afford a whole new set of lenses, please have mercy. But I agree, that sounds like a combo that would be hard to avoid.
On the plus side, it could be the last set of lenses that you will have to buy for a long time :)
How much will the S1 cost?
Nice followup review.
Thank you!
I have bought this camera after watching your videos. And gosh I'm happy with it. Plus after all cash back from Panasonic and discounts it came to £1069, recently got 25mm f1.7 lens and not joking, everything looks so much nicer. I love this camera. Mabey not as good in the low light as somy a7m3 but half the price of it and in day time is smashing.
I'm glad that you are happy with your G9!
Nice camera.
I really like that Biatec watch. I may have to pick one up. Do you sell them?
Excellent review and thanks for doing a 1-year in experience.
As an Olympus shooter I am extremely impressed by the ergonomics of the G9. I love the ergonomics of the E-M1 Mk II but the G9 is even better in the hand, perfect size and with lots of actual, real controls that are missing on most cameras no a days (AF choice switch etc). Not to mention the menus and the touch interface, Olympus, come on, take notes! (Well actually all other companies should take note). The only thing holding me back from adding the G9 as a second body to my m43 is the fact that part from the lovely PL 25/1.4 I have only Olympus Pro-line lenses from 12mm to 300mm and while I believe S-AF is still very fast with those, I am very sceptical to the C-AF which is already struggling on the G9 with Panasonics on DFD lenses for fast action (birding, wild life and sports). On the other hand, C-AF is struggling on all m43 cameras still, even with PDAF so... :)
Have you had the chance to try any Olympus lenses with the G9?
Regards
Rasmus
Thank you, it is indeed great in terms of ergonomy. Panasonic lenses indeed work better on Panasonic cameras and Olympus lenses work better on Olympus cameras. I haven't had opportunity to try Olympus lenses on the G9, but I intend to do so in the future.
@@TheHybridShooter Thanks for the reply! Considering adding a G9 but have mostly Olympus lenses so will see :-)
@@TheHybridShooter thanks for the reply!
Still considering the G9 but too invested in Olympus lenses...
Terrific one year summary. I love my G9... You need to convince Casey with Camera Conspiracies to get the G9.
Thank you!
If he ever actually buys a new camera he’ll have to come up with a new direction for camera conspiracies
@@TheHybridShooter "The building, the tree, the building" 😂
@@JoeMaranophotography I'm not sure what that means.
@@TheHybridShooter Watch his video where he mentions you 😂😂😂
Do a video on the new firmware update that makes it a $1000 GH5
Does the electronic shutter reduce raw depth (bit)?
Like on old g7 and g80 where goes to 12bit to 10bit iirc with EC or EFC mode.
I use this G9 in Photo's form beginning 2022 after kicking out my Canon RP Fullframe. :) just love how good this camera is. it's better than a lot of FullFrame camera's.
To be honest, RP is by far the worst full frame camera... possibly ever, it is not very representative.
great video, im am thinking of bying a g9. nice compact camera
It’s 2023. I just ordered this camera. Can’t wait.
I think the G9 is really underrated and did not get much "press". It is a highly capable camera with a lot of great features. For me, when I first started shooting with it can comparing it to my G7, it was an eye opener. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the camera. The next camera I will get will have to be VASTLY superior to the G9 in what I shoot and video.
Yes, it seems like Panasonic didn't put much effort in marketing, so not many people know about the capabilities of the G9.
@@TheHybridShooter There are the Panasonic Luminaries who use and publish videos about the camera, but still, there was really no "buzz" when it was released. There was a LOT of "buzz" about the G7 when it was released. Now, at the discounted price of $1200 (body), it's a great buy. But all the hype is with FF mirrorless.
I think that the problem is that Panasonic was marketing this to professional reporters who have usually 10 000$ + invested in Canon / Nikon gear.
@@TheHybridShooter they failed at that if it's the case. Anyway, it's a hidden gem of a camera, and thanks to youtubers like you, the word is getting out. Looking for to see what Panasonic does with the FF mirrorless...
I'm thinking of selling my Nikon D500 and getting a G9. Great update video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, will do my best to keep it up!
Hi Howie - did you end up making the switch? I have a D7500 with Tamron 150-600 (certainly no D500) and I'm seriously considering doing the same.
Great video, thanks. Question..... Does the G9 implement the internal teleconverter that the GH5 has? Not sure if I've worded that correctly, but with the GH5 you are able to do video using the full sensor, or, if you desire, there is the ability to choose to film with the sensor cropped. This, in effect, gives you additional focal range as you are punched into a fraction of the complete sensor. Thanks.
Yes that is available on G9 but it is just sensor cropping, so it affects the image quality.
@@TheHybridShooter, thanks, but since the sensor is large enough to still give you pixel for pixel resolution (no resampling) the resolution should not be degraded. I believe that's why the crop for 4K and HD is different (the HD crop is more severe), the crop only goes down as much as possible without losing resolution.... No resampling.
You will lose oversampling rate though, so it will still decrease image quality, but it should be good enough.
Hello sir great video. I wasn't to ask your advice. I have a gh5 but looking for a camera to take good stills. I wanted to ask if the G9 stills quality is better quality that the stills if the Gh5 as I don't want to waste money if the stills quality is the same. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks jF
Have you done a video on the latest firmware update for the G9? If not, I hope you do in the future. I love your reviews. It sounds like there's a lot to love about it, including a very much improved auto-focusing.
No, I left M43 system a long time ago, so I no longer make videos about the G9.
@@TheHybridShooter I'm sorry to hear that. I still enjoy your videos, though. As I'm starting to get excited about using my G9 again and finally pulling it out of my bag after over a year of not using it, can I ask why you left the system?
@@oldschoolwarrior I have made a video about czcams.com/video/fX0xLvBfQTU/video.html
Nice review. What I really don't get though is the idea that you don't need good ISO performance with M4/3 because you can use lower SS thanks to the efficient IBIS. That can be true in most static scenes but as soon as you have moving subjects you just need to use fast SS and therefore higher ISO. Which is why I looked at Olympus' OMD-EM1II for birding but I had to abandon the idea because of the relatively poor ISO performance. I mean, it's nice that small sensors can provide good results these days but I think we should avoid to broaden false illusions.
Thank you, I agree with that, I never said that M43 is necessarily suitable for everything.
Great review
Thank you!
Good review...thanks
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
I watched your review one more time this evening. You gave me lots of great points about the features there are in the Lumix G9. I need to focus more on learning the terrific capabilities, and features of the Lumix G9 camera. I too have had my camera since January 2018, I also have a GH5, a G95, and a GX9. Thery are all terrific cameras, which I use for differtent photo purposes. The GX9, I use for street phoptographjy with the 15mm, f1.7 Leica Lumix lens. The G95, is great as it is simle for just all aroiund use. Thanks again, I love watching, and learning from your informative camera information.
Which camera do you feel has the best auto focus/quickest for "birds in flight"? Have you had any experience with fast moving birds? Please let me know. Your input would be appreciated.
You’re welcome, for birds I would still recommend something with phase detection. Sony A7III is the best one for that out of cameras that I have tested.
I guess 1of the best cameras ( ever heard of )
I really love the ergonomics of this camera. Best I've ever used before, only the shutter button isn't as tactile as I would like. However just recently I noticed a big disadvantage of the fully articulating screen. It sucks if you use an l-bracket, you can't really tilt it upwards or downwards anymore.
Shutter button is made to be used with back-button focusing like on D5 / 1Dx mark II so the half-click was sacrificed. Articulating screen has some disadvantages, it is also blocked when using strap, so that is a trade-off.
I second what he's saying about back button focusing. I use back button focusing on my G9, and I believe back button focusing is better IMO.
@@SamualWilliams I only switch to manual and bb focus if I need to, but the majority of my shots are focus/shoot, so usually I prefer to only need one button for that and I like the speed advantage of not having to wait for autofocus before pressing the shutter. Plus with the G9, switching the af mode is so easy.
Hey first i want to thank you for your very good and informative videos!
Got my G9 some weeks ago and already loving it, but i recognized it needs some time to save shots (no matter what quality) before I can check them in camera. I'm using SanDisk Extreme PRO 64 GB SDXC normally. Tested it with faster ones as well. Still some micro seconds to long for me. I am used to take a photo and almost directly hitting the play button to check it. Sometimes the saving is to slow. Any problems with that as well or any ideas to fix that?
You're welcome, that happens with every camera, because the buffer has to be cleared if you shoot in burst. Do you have FW 1.2 installed? There was also lag when entering playback menu, which was fixed with FW 1.2
Very good review
Thank you!
Hey Mr Hybrid great vids keep it up . Iam about to get a GH9 early next year BUT the Gh9 been out now for a few years what do you think shouldn t a new version come out soon ?
Thank you, unfortunately I have no idea about that at all.
I've rewatched this so many times to re-acclimate myself with my G9. I'm on 2.6, but still experiencing a playback lag of 2 seconds. Any tips or tricks to mention?
Thanks for the review! Since you apparently also own (?) a GH5: did you ever test, whether the IBIS of the G9 is also better in video regarding GH5 (6.5 vs 5 stops)? Thanks!
Thank you, it is, but I unfortunately don't have GH5 and I haven't even tested one, so I can't tell you how much better it is.
If you cant afford this check the g85. Both are very good. G85 is noticeably smaller and just a fun camera. Having said that the g9 is a 10/10.
Love my G85 !
Unfortunately, my mic jack just went out on the G85. I've had the camera for two years, and loved it.
Hmm, now do you buy the G9 or the new SL1 or whatever they call it
The S1 is looking mighty fine. @@RustyZipper
@@RustyZipper I agree. SL1 isnt getting stellar reviews yet. Personally I feel it's still too early. Tony hates that its contrast detect only.
You should try the Olympus 12-40 2.8. I absolutely love it!
I prefer Panasonic alternatives because of the DFD, dual IS and profile corrections.
I used that lens on a trip once and loved it. Just bought a G9 and that lens to give it a go again
The Hybrid Shooter I actually switched to the RP right after I responded to this video. I don’t do video so the full frame option was better for my needs. But I loved the G9
Didn't you have any problems with the rubbercoating on the cardslot door? On mine that is already comming lose and has expanded.
Thank you. I am wanting to upgrade my G7 to G9, unfortunately the G7 doesn't hold much trade-in value. A Panasonic can certainly shoot above ISO 6400 if needs must, it does take on a pleasant grainy fast-film look. Use it when otherwise you would loose the shot. There are tricks to play to lessen the noise; the default NR is quite aggressive. My GH4 will burst raw+jpg everything focussed indefinitely at full speed, or at least until I got bored at over 300 shots; you do need a fast SD card (and some makes are far better than others); I've never managed to fill the buffer on that one. I like to do as little post as possible; set the camera up to do the job first, it generally has better firmware than any software can massage back into a picture.
I don't think so, the colors fall apart at ISO 6400 unless it is very low DR scene.
Mine apparently struggles when the temperature falls below -5 or so. It doesn't shut down but the software starts lagging and glitching. I've had to take out the battery a couple of times to reboot it (I waited for 5 minutes at least for it to refresh the frozen software but nothing happened).
Other than that I agree with everything you said in the video. The camera is really worth the money and is a camera not getting enough attention.
Keep up the detailed videos!
Thank you, will do my best to keep it up!
Nope, meant Celsius.
I have a problem with this camera-LUMIX G9- while filming a video clip that shows me the lights flashes because I requested my camera from Amazon and it is an NTSC version and I am here in Saudi Arabia and we are here PAL Is there a way to remove these flashes or the way to change the system from NTSC to the PAL system
Great timing. I just sold my GX80 because it was too uncomfortable for me to use and thinking about the G9 as a successor. You convinced me that this is still a good choice.
I'm glad that it was helpful to you!
Great video as always. I was wandering do you talk in one of your video more about the various setting of the autofocus? Is it possible to have various settings for autofocus saved or you need to always change them on the go ?
Than you, you can save settings to custom modes on mode dial, otherwise you need to them on the go.
@@TheHybridShooter thx for the quick reply. You mean like in C1, C2 etc? And have you done it, what do you suggest for travel video ?
@@bojam02 Yes, I meant that. Settings always depend on what you are shooting.
4:2:2 10-bit video recording got added in a latest firmware update, so I realy think now it can pick it up with the GH5
Imo it's better (mostly because it's cheaper)
Hello Dude thanks for amazing content on MFT. Can you let me know about the PAL/NTSC versions of this camera as I'm planning to buy it for photo/video. If I buy Pal version will it be limited to 4k 50fps instead of 60?
You're welcome, both 4K 50p and 4K 60p are available on my PAL G9.