My Favorite Camera of All Time 

I FORGOT TO INCLUDE THE RICOH GRIII! I did NOT sell it. Also, join me in the armpit mic challenge! Always styling, guys :P

Whenever I feel guilty about owning 7 cameras, I just watch your channel, Ali. Don’t ever change.

A fellow camera hoarder!!! I love this. Everyone's so obsessed with having THE camera these days, when I LOVE different cameras for different scenarios, I'm so glad to see someone else working this way.

Well.... well well!!! Baby G is of course the perfect choice!!! 📷❤️ i may be bias of course but very good chocie 😂

I film on a g85! I love m4/3. So underrated. Keep it a secret. Nobody tell anybody :P (intro was insanely cool btw)

I am so happy that there are camera freaks like you out there,... and that you make such fun videos. You are a gem.

Intro was strong.

I discovered the Lumix line about a year ago. I dismissed them until I used one. I am in love. My choice was the GX85 & Pano/Leica 15mm lens. Beautiful.

Really enjoyed that, great photos and collection, albeit a little surprise at the end! That said, the G9 really is a very solid camera - I loved it when I reviewed it, apart from its slightly sensitive shutter release, although maybe it just wants to shoot! Also one of the first cameras in its class to shoot 4k 60, something that's still not on everything. Panasonic has some great heritage cameras, I really wish they'd make a new GM. I saw one last week as part of a Lumix timeline, representing 2013!! It's over a decade old and is still so amazing!

Great start to the video, really captures all the chatter on gear opinions here on RU-vid. Loooove your collection of cameras and why you enjoy each of them. Your favorite surprised me. I love tiny cameras too, especially interchangeable lens cameras. Fun Video! Look forward to more of your content!

Wow, didnt expect the G9, completely amazed me.🤯 I I've been telling everyone about this camera for years. My hands know it inside out. If you wake me up in the middle of the night, I can take a photo before I even open my eyes. The ergonomics are perfect, it has 4K 60p, super-fast autofocus, awesome video quality, responsive touch screen, much praised menu system, a great screen, an unbelievable electronic viewfinder, tactile buttons, it's durable, has incredible in-body image stabilization, and so much more... Plus, there's a perfect selection of lenses. If you're considering this camera - yes, go for it! And if you need something smaller, the GF9 (GX800) offers the same image quality in a 269g body (just half a pound).

This video was awesome. You never disappoint!!!

A friend of mine used the G9 and absolutely loved it. I think it's a total sleeper hit of a camera, and the G9 II is even more impressive. Panasonic doesn't get nearly enough credit for the work they're doing in the mirrorless space.

The Voigtlander MFT Noktons are my absolute favorite lenses on any system. Consistently and aesthetically soft wide open with the entire series and sharpens up when stopped down, they like the swiss army knife. Of them all, I loved the 17.5mm and 60mm.

G9 prices skyrocketing in 3, 2, 1...

Sympathique revue, avec sincérité, et un grand sourire. merciii

Going back to your instagram and looking at your photos with the knowledge of the camera, and looking at the comments, it truly shows that: 1) obv, no bad cameras, and 2) we have no way of guessing what camera took what picture nowadays because there are so many and because they're all good! Many ppl are surprised here that it's the G9, including me tbh, because there are other cameras that first come to mind when you talk color especially, but it really shows that it's the photographer, not (less) the camera.

I was recently shooting an art show when another photographer there had the G9. He let me try it out, and yes, I loved the metal body. Gorgeous. Compact. Amazing.

This is so fun! Loved seeing all your different cameras and super interesting to hear your thoughts on all of them! 🙌🤩

That intro song came in so hard i knew i was about to be entertained!

That intro MY GOD! Got me so hyped that I went and run a 24 miles

Love your channel. You have a true passion for photography. I could never bring myself, however, to part with any of the gear I’ve been collecting {hoarding} since 1981.

I'm always excited to see your new video ❤

So glad I stumbled on your channel and so glad too that I'm not the only one who hoards cameras! You've got a new subscriber.

Awesome intro Ali, you’re reaching GOAT status on RU-vid 🙌🏼

Always wonderful when there's a new video from you!! :) This was super fun, and cool to see what cameras you've kept and really enjoy. I think you mentioned you might do a video of the cameras you've sold and why, I think that would be fun to watch, maybe "To all the cameras I've loved before" á la Willie Nelson. ;-) And I always enjoy your reviews, so if you do one of your favorite camera (I don't want to spoil it in case someone hasn't seen it yet), that would be cool. No matter what your next videos are, though, I'm in, I just enjoy your photography and videos, and appreciate you for sharing your time and talent! :)

I told you about that watch! Hahaha! This is fantastic! I can't wait to see those photos!

Hahah, your daughter flipping her hair all around in the car when you were showing the Panasonic Lumix G9 filming was an exact dopplegamger of my oldest son when he was a bundle of energy. He would go nuts like that when he was struggling to stay awake. I'm realyl happy to see the lineup of your fun cameras. I need to go shopping again for some unique cameras. Once I got my Pentax K-3 III I kind of stopped looking because it is my new forever camera (until my next forever camara :) ).

O M G...I have been so tempted so many times by the G9...instead I went with the OM1 on a recent trip to Japan. So happy that you are keeping the Sigma Quattro H, I continue to use the Quattro DP1 and DP0. I wish I could find a DP3...I have no less than 12 cameras at this point, including my lovely Pentax 6x7 with 45mm, 105 and 300 (and 2x telextender). Love your channel and keep being who you are and what you do!

When I see a new video from you my pulse races. My heart skips a beat. I break out into a cold sweat. That is how excited I get. i love your videos so much and this one is no exception. I shoot mostly Olympus and have five Olys in my collection. I want to add another non Oly camera, as I am getting more into video,.I will still shoot photos 75% of the time. I am very high on the Lumix G9. If you could do a review of it, I would appreciate it. Keep making videos and I will keep watching them Now I am going to take a Valium. This video got me too excited! LOL

I am a fan of you!! Your work is amazing, I am rediscovering my passion for the photography in part thanks to your videos and your instagram 🥰

Thank you for making these Content this channel has become my favorite therapy❤

The voigtlander 17.5 0.95 was my absolute FAVORITE when I had it paired with an Olympus EM5 Mii - It created beautiful pictures. I used the focus highlighting feature and could still give it to anyone and grab a banging photo.

Wonderful camera collection. My own includes the Panasonic GX-8 and Olympus E-M5 iii, that I almost only use for concert photography with lenses like the Olympus 45mm f1.8, 12mm f2 , Sigma 30mm f1.4 and Panasonic 40mm f1.7 and 50mm f1.7. I also have a Leica Digilux 3 - my only four/thirds camera - and I love it. My most recent addition is a Sony NEX-5N. I can't get over how small that camera is compared to the sensor size, and I love the lenses, I have for it (I'm even considering getting a C-mount to Sony E adapter and pick up a few ultra wide angle lenses as well). In fact I like it so much, I'm tempted to get an A5100 - because I found one for sale at a store I trust for half price compared to what they go for at MPB. Not to mention the rest of my collection of cameras - digital as well as a substantial film camera collection (+ a lot of film in the freezer).

I think I am that happiest I have been in 2024 when u said the Panasonic G9. I just love that camera so much and like u I sold it then 3 years later had to buy it again cos I missed it so much. Love, love, love, love, love. U made me so happy haha

LOVE how much passion you have for the craft and the joy you receive from this beautiful art called photography. Thank you for sharing this. You reminded me of my joy for photography as well.

i just want to let you know that when you first showed the images from those voigt lenses at 19:54 i audibly gasped. absolutely insanely beautiful

That intro is so good! This channel is a love letter to those who loves photography and technology, the edit and pace of the video is also very on point and in-depth.

What a collection and selections of your favoites.

Great video and images fellow Zf-er! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the Voigthlander 40mm f1.2. I bought my first Voight lens recently, the 15mm f4.5. I got the same feeling when I picked up the Zf for the first time, it felt like a high quality precision instrument. It’s super sharp too! Now I want more!!! 💸💸💸😫😁👍🏾

How a camera makes you feel is so much more important than the spec sheet. My personal favourite is the Fujifilm X-T10, these days I mostly use it with the very cheap TTArtisan 25 f2 manual focus lens. Love the compactness, the cuteness, the feel, the simplicity, the ease of use, the image quality.

I just saw this video pop up on my recommended, and now I know why! Love your favorite camera! I use a Panasonic GH5 and G9 for all my video productions...got both of them in 2019.

Fantastic story! Well, you know... )) Thanks for the video

Great video and insight. You have an awesome collection.

What an intro!!!! 🔥🔥

A great selection...I understand your rational for each camera. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Victoria, BC

Totally agree with you on the G9 and I love it too! I have the GH5, GH6, and the S5! None of them feel as good as the G9 and the G9 shoots GREAT video and pics are good but never tried shooting them with Cinelike V but after seeing your images I will give a try! Glad you popped up on my feed! You got a new SUB! Thanks for sharing!

Loving the love for the G9. I always thought I wanted a smaller camera and have the Oly EM5iii as a back up .. but the viewfinder, ergos and balance with bigger lenses on the G9 is sublime. That viewfinder .. amazing

Thank you for this very interesting and informative review. Your photos all look beautiful. I happen to overlap on many cameras here and share your enthusiasm for them, from the Sigma SD to the small Panasonics. I think its great to celebrate the capabilities/limitations of a camera, and of course, best of all, to just go out and take photos!

As you got really close to the end and still no Sigma mention, I was starting to truly worry that it wasn’t really you Ali and that an imposter may have taken over! Thankfully all is well with you and your love for your Quattro H remains steadfast and true. I love my SD Quattro and my Merrills too, quirky quirks and all. Thanks for sharing your photography journey and passion with all of us, it’s been a fun experience to follow!

Solid choices! I also absolutely love my G9. I bought it last year, to replace my aging Sony Nex-7 as my main digital camera and I have been thrilled with the G9. I also bought an old GF1 to use with the G9 and really like that little guy too - takes awesome pics. I have relegated my much used Nex-7 to scanning duty for my film cameras.

Wonderful collections and review! Started thinking to get the g9.

Super stoked to see (& hear) you mention the Vivitar, it's a crappy (but good) little gem! 3MP CMOS imager with an F3.5 plastic lens, and only the most barbarian JPEG processing possible :D

OMG you are so incredible handsom here😍 (sorry for that) But realy happy to see the M8 is still there! That's my favo go-to ;-)

I did not expect my daily to be your favourite 🤯

Love these choices. The youtube algorithm also popped up an older one of your videos and your thoughts about medium format systems echoed mine so editing those out lol. Had a bunch. TL;DR Great results from 6x6/7, but ultimately never felt compelled by the cameras themselves. For me the Pentax 67 was the closest to being a winner almost entirely off of the 105mm f2.4 takumar. Instead of my long ramble, I'll share my favorite; my grandfather's OM-2Sp camera. The very last OM-2 they made, much more electronic than the earlier ones. It went all around the world with him when he was in the Navy. I managed to track down one of the really rare series 2 screens for it, and significantly expanded his lens collection with a few of the all time best 35mm lenses ever made; the 50mm f2.0 and 90mm f2.0 auto-macros, the 50mm AND 55mm f1.2 lenses, and 28mm f2.0, probably my all time most used lens.

You’re crazy. I love it. Subbed.

The Fuji S5 pro, I have 3 copies and they all give me different exposures. And it's not just dial in different exposures and they would look the same. Very strange cameras but I love them all. So unique.

Fantastic video from start to finish ❤ wow I would have never picked the g9, but I am obsessed with the GM1 and was excited to see it! You and Sissi Lu need to get together as she also loves the auto110

I've been on a bit of a camera journey from little point and shoot digital through to the micro four thirds system (current). I've ended up with my current favourite camera being the EM1 mk2 for the handling as much as the image quality. It was interesting to find that the G9 (mk1) was your favourite overall as the EM1 and G9 are almost like cousins in the MFT space. Video's are great as always, love the way you embrace the differences (no bad camera's) and intricacies of the camera you review.

thx again for all your insight - happy to see the Fuji 645 (have it and its great - dont shoot it enough though). Did all your Olympus 4/3 go!? E-300 etc?!

Thank you for your extraordinary presentation. I love my two N1 V1s too. G9 17.5 &42.5 V-lenses, I'm going to buy one and those lenses. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Like my Z-50. The Zf, I'll await the Z90. You are great.

I have never been so satisfied in my life!!!!! That is my fave camera!

Thanks for the lovely video. I went a bit nuts with camaras over the last years as well but the G9 is also my favourite of them all. I 'upgraded' to the GH6 but it feels like a brick and has the charm of it too. Funny they added frame markers to the G9 and not to the GH5. I prefer a flip up screen now so mostly take my GX9 and S1 outside. Recently I made the jump (again) to Fujifilm. The X-T3 is also very charming and it made me go for an X-T5 a few weeks ago. For lenses, the last MFT I bought was a rather cheap 14-140 2nd hand. It is absolutely perfect for street photography, and combined with my Leica 8-18 it gives me a full range in 2 lenses. The 14-140 is more than sharp enough and it pushed away my Leica 12-60 because of the range, you should try it :-)

Enjoyed the tour!

Yay!!! Fellow G9 lover. Love my G9 so much.

I've been on the fence on replacing my G100 with the G9 for a cool minute. Now I'm gonna pick one up ASAP. Gracias amiga. ✨

Thank you this was the right excuse for me to get one on eBay! Now we want a dedicated video for it

I had that same Contax 35mm camera and 3 lenses for it. I sold it when I first thought I’d totally switch over to film. I totally regret it and now they’re too pricey for me to want to get a new one. Such a bummer. I loved that little baby!

Great video! So, I'm looking for my first camera, a budget friendly used option for wildlife and some video (like 80% to 20%). Based on my research I think an MFT setup may be my best option of cost to performance. I've been stuck between the Lumix G9 (the dfd af concerns me a little) and the Olympus OM-D EM1 Mii. I would go Olympus hands down but I am concerned the AF will ruin my video. Has that been your experience? Would you recommend one over the other for my use case? Thank you for your help!

You nailed it would agree, I've used many system over the span of 20 years and favorite camera is Leica SL2-s.

Lots of G9 content over on James Popsys’ channel before he switched over to Sony. Love your content as always

Thank you for a very interesting presentation! The G9 is The Machine. I use mine all the time, particularly when I can't afford to fail. My favourite though is the GX8, which I have two of. Even better ergonomics (for me), but obviously less advanced and with some quirks that not everybody is willing to live with. After my GM5 failed, I've considered the G100. It's bigger, but the better viewfinder and LCD probably make up for that. We'll see... Interesting what you say about the Fuji S5. The S3 was my first advanced digital camera, and I also have the S5. Image quality is spectacular when used correctly, but AF has failed on mine. Maybe I should look for another one?

Whenever you post it makes my day

That intro was masterful! As much as I want you to review the G9, I also don’t want you to blow up the micro 4/3 sleepers so we can keep getting them for cheap! I’ve shot that .95 Voigtlander and it’s sooooo dreamy! Would love to see a review of the crappy digicams. There’s a Gateway digi that the digicam.love crew is currently loving that sounds similar to the Vivicam you highlighted.

A feature I love about the Lumix LX5 is the MultiFilm or MF mode, where it shoots in up to three different filters in sequence. I usually shoot natural and dynamic monochrome. It's fun and useful!

Great advice. I am Fujifilm XT-2, I wish I had known about the G9. M4/3 makes a lot of sense! Really good 'tube! Thank you !

perfect camera. Proud user of Lumix cameras since 2008. Never looked back. G9ii for me. Its is GORGEOUS.

I have PENTAX K1、KP，RICOH GR3X，NIKON FE2. And btw，what a nice ，stunning，gorgeous pic you made！🥰🥰

Great list! I’m team Lumix too! I have both LXs, I’ve owned the G9, now have S5

Just found your channel, love your enthusiasm, and your lovely collection. I have multiple favourite cameras too!

Wow your favourite is the same as mine! ❤ I totally agree it's a great camera,I absolutely love it and got if new as soon as it came out!

I didn't expect the G9 at all but I'm not surprised, I absolutely love that camera for so many reasons, the grip and controls, the features and the output. Although the G80 to me felt even more ergonomically perfect, perhaps by having less features, the G9 ticks all the boxes of being the most versatile perfect camera and I can never get rid of it.

Great video! I feel the same, but with my GX85. (Re)bought it for the 3rd time and never selling it again. I have all kinds of format size cameras, yet when I look at my catalog in LR, I unconsciously shoot mostly with M43rds, perhaps because of the size and convinience. Just as surprising, the photos that I tag as favorites are shot with the micro four thirds cameras-especially the GX85. Long live M43!

Great video! I was expecting Olympus C7000 to be there somewhere 😂

Love the g9. Fantastic ergonomics…

I have the X-T2. Coming from Canon DSLRs, it's a big step down in size, but I found that I LOVE it. It's a bit cramped, but a hot shoe thumb rest solved that. It's gorgeous and extremely solid feeling. Plus, the manual dials are everything if youre like me and looking for a camera to mimic the experience of shooting B&W on an old Canon F-1.

Amazing video, once again! Glad to see the 7000i in the video. Never tried a M4/3 Camera, but seeing as half the collection seems to be... maybe I need to pick one up 🤔 Cheers!

I always wondered about that McCartney Album! Thanks for the scoop.

Am a hoarder as well. Watch, EDC, Multitools, selvedge jeans, vintage but camera fascination started recently. Got plenty of e mount lenses until I trimmed them down then started using smaller form factor and I am loving it. Needed to try the vintage colors from m43 and now been wanting to know which one but seems very hard to decide.

Just wonder what your thoughts are on the Olympus EM-1 Mark III. So similar to the G9, video aside. But for social media the video is fine by me. Menus are troublesome to some, but once the camera is set up you mostly use the super control panel. I really enjoy your posts.

What a fascinating roll through history……I started with my grandfather’s box brownie in the early 1960s think it was from the late 1920s or early 1930s. It was 120 roll film. My first serious’ camera was a Praktica L which needed an external light meter. I started developing and printing black and white 35mm at school photo club in the early 1970s and studied photography as an option at school. Looking at the modern Fuji XT5 reminds me of that simple to use system. Like you I’m a bit of a hoarder. The best cameras I’ve (still got) are the tiny Minox 35GT (superb lens), Fuji 6x9 - massive clockwork beast, the wonderful first generation Canon EOS1 and power winder (masterpiece of ergonomics and so easy to use), a full Bronica ETRS system (fantastic lenses each with their own shutter) and the super heavy Canon 5D mk3. So with lots of pro and prime Canon glass (all still working well) and their tiny EOSM kits, why have I considered getting the new X100VI? It reminded me of the old Praktica and the simplicity of the tiny Minox. I have one but not used it as yet, as I can return it for free if unused. Yes it’s very pretty and I’m sure takes great photos but all the extras needed makes it very expensive. I’m thinking that a new XT 5 with the super versatile 16-80 f4 is a better option for a forthcoming trip touring in China - an all in one small, high quality kit. Canon pro kit is too heavy, M5 a possibility with a few lenses but no 4K video and autofocus. I guess I could just use my iPhone 13 Pro……like I just did in Cyprus……with a small rig, lights and good external mic it does great video……

Such an underrated pick, really wasn’t expecting it at the end

Well that was fun!

This is one of the coolest YT channels.

Whew... I am a Lumix LX3 and LX10 user, and am considering a G9. I'm pleasantly surprised it's your favorite... I was a little concerned as I haven't seen you review it. Love your channel!

Watching the intro pictures I just thought GH5. I still can't get over how nice the grain looks on my GH5 stills shots. Wasn't expecting to take any photos on it at all but it's so good for an everyday carry camera with 20mm 1.7

Duuuuuuuude. That intro went HARD. 😳

I love the G9. What a great camera. The G9II is really great as well. Presently own an S5IIX. But the MFT G9 is fabulous. I miss it.

So happy to see that your Sigma sdQH made the cut. I recently decided that my sdQ is going nowhere, for very much the same reasons you stated. Besides, I absolutely love the 18-35/1.8 ART lens I have for it, so I have to keep the camera :)