End of an Era for the Lumix G9 

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 RU-vidr 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.

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!💯👍

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 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!

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!

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.

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.

Thanks again for your G9 videos - I refer back to your playlist often - good luck getting the mkII

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.

Espen Helland is your friend for the om-1 Marlene

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.

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.

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 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!

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 RU-vid. 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.

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.

Thank you, I have learnt a lot from you.

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).

I have enjoyed your Panasonic Lumix G9 training and usage videos on RU-vid. 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 👍

what a great shot of the owl at 2:08 OMG!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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 😊

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 RU-vids have been all about setting it up.

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 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. 😎

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!

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.

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.

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.

Robtrek is great. He's super helpful with his OM-1 videos for birding.

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.

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. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

I still like my OG-G9, thank you for all your vids, they were very helpfull. 📽

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!

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

Lee Hoy an Ambassador is excellent.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for all your tutorials, they have been a godsend. Good luck in sourcing a mkii

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.

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.

Andy Rouse is an excellent professional wildlife photographer using the OM1.

Thank you so much for all your help and tutorials for the Lumix g9 videos that you have made for us!

Marlene, we are waiting impatiently for your g9m2 reviews .🙏

RU-vidr Espen Helland also has great advice. And Rob Trek is awesome.

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

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.😘

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. 😎

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.

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)

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.

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.

Thank you for everything. You’re the reason why I have a G9. 👍😉

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. 🙂

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).

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?

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.

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.

Thank you very much, I learned a lot from your videos.

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 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.

Please please go for the Mark 2 you are a great teacher

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.

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

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.

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.

Stick with the G9! If you want to upgrade the Mk2 looks great, please don’t move from Lumix as I love your videos ☕️☕️🇬🇧

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.

Don't want to boast, but my G9ii arrives this week.😇😇

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.

(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.

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 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!

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.

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!

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.

Im hoping LUMIX G9II will have a price drop The birds are mocking me. I hear them but can rarely send them in trees. I get lucky seeing them perched on wires or fences.

Well. it was a good run with the G9. I'm gonna stay with mine for a while. Thanks for creating a solid library of tutorials for this venerable gadget. But the OM-1? Traitor! 🤣😂 Hopefully you'll have a G9-2 in your hands soon enough and you can come back home.

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!

The G9ii is the same body as the S5ii and weighs the same as the original G9 but a bit smaller.

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!

So let's do a Mark II? It will be fun!

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.

In Italy the G9II is already available for 2000 dollars, but I am a landscape photographer and the innovations introduced with GII are not necessary for me. Hello.

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/ RU-vid 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.

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.

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.

Hey Marlene, the G9ii is in short supply in quite a few places, out of stock with some suppliers here too (UK), I guess there’s a bit of a feeding frenzy! I keep looking though, may trade my G9 in😢 moving forward but the divorce will be tough, so may keep it 😂, cos she’s been such a good, well, side kick for almost 6 years now!! Hope your Mkii shows up soon, i’m even missing your G9 now 😢😂

i have the same experiance with the OM-1 in combo with the Panasonic PL 100-400. So i don't knowmaybe it is the lens cause with the PL 50-200 with 1.4 teleconverter my results are much better.

Wait for your G9 ll !