As someone who shot film with a DSLR in the 80's and 90's, hearing a top panel referred to as novel vs old is funny. It was one of the main reasons I bought the G9 over the OMD and OM1; that and all the awesome feature's you've mentioned in your great videos. Thanks, Connor. Keep 'em coming - Wes in Wicklow.
When God bestowed his blessings upon a camera he had but one choice... G9. When others tout the accolades of their cameras, the masses replied... G9. And then Panasonic produced firmware 2.0 offering us an even better camera for free... the G9 was elevated to shear legend!!! I have been shooting for a half a century and have literally used every flagship camera ever made, when choosing a “b” camera for my remarkable G9, my choice was so clear... a second G9!!! Welcome Back My Friend 🙏🏻
Hahahaha too true! I'm astonished and at such a price 😬 utterly marvelous 😎 it's been a joy to use over the months 😃 time to start taking it out for my own fun now 🤗 going to try some wildlife photography 🐁🐎🐖🐘🐼🦁🦒🦔
@@CreativeConnor The 100-400 is a really good super telephoto lens. Wide open at 400mm, I'd stop down to 7.1 up to f9. The images it produces are amazing. And it comes with ois, paired with the 6.5 stops from G9, it's a real pleasure to shoot with
@@burritobrosvideos8060 It's a good camera price-to-performance compared to larger-sensor cameras (which are more expensive) and similarly-priced cameras (which won't have as many features)
I've been using a T3i since 2011, and for some time now, I've been itching to upgrade my camera, especially in the 4K world. Well, after about 3 hrs of research, all roads led to the G9, and with the insane 33% off sale, I quickly bought it. I've been playing around with it for the past 2 days now, and I'm in love. This camera is incredible. I just stumbled upon this video today and was delightedly to see that you chose it as the best camera in 2020. Not that I had any doubts about my decision, but it only strengthened that decision even more. Thanks for sharing!
I have a G9 I’m in Orlando I shoot a lot of corporate events it is so good in low light situations I don’t even use a tripod. I get great results every time.
No camera in the market can beat the G9 when we talk about price and capabilities of this camera. Video more than can be expected and for photos is just a hard rock, excellent IBIS and AF.... I know is too good to be true, but it is!!!
Agreed! I've been through Fuji, Canon and Sony. If you can't get good results from any manufacturer these days, the camera isn't the problem.......but I've never had a camera just "make sense" and be more of a joy to shoot with than the G9. No camera I've tested has better ergonomics, and the results simply speak for themselves. Currently stuck on the Sigma 16mm, what a wonderful lense.
I purchased my G9 on Black Friday mainly because of the firmware update you mentioned. It's my first mirrorless camera and I love it. Shoots so well in a number of situations. Love the video
It's a brilliant camera in so may ways -- probably one of the most underrated cameras currently on the market for pro's and semi-pro hybrid shooters (who lean towards photography but want excellent video capabilities). The IBIS is awesome. And yes, a huge eco-system of glass at fraction the prices of Sony.
Thanks Paul! I'm looking forward to making content consistently this year 😎 working hard on my health and it's coming good, slowly but surely 🎉 hope you're doing well 😄
@@CreativeConnor cheers.. I am good, travelling Europe last 3 years in an RV using my GX9. 40k images.. Loving it! Street, people, architecture... Take care....
About month ago, was buying Pana Leica 25/1.4 mk2 for my Olympus EM5mkIII, wanted small but weather sealed prime. When I were at camera shop did not have body with me and asked salesperson something to try lens on. He handed over G9. I watched few videos about it, ergonomics, AF etc but when camera landed in my hands I fall in love with it. It is different from my Olympus EM1mkII, I can feel completely different design philosophy but it was so good! So I grabbed both lens and body, it doesn't compete with my Olympus bodies, pure compliment. Every time when I am using it, I feel special joy in it. So, your pick of camera 2020 is right spot on. At least for me ;)
HELL YEAH MIKE! I mean people should shoot with what they want 😎 that's why there's different manufacturers! Just love the G9 ♥️ how's that 25mm?? 😃 I use the 1.7, it's great but not sealed 😬
@@CreativeConnor 25/1.4 is super lovely. It is not like 17/1.2 or 45/1.2 Pro (do not have 25/1.2 went to this one instead). Olympus Pro primes from different world, if you try one you will understand. Pana Leica has different DNA, little bit smooth (don't misunderstand, it is sharp, absolute sharp), bokeh is different more like my old Zeiss ZM 50/2. Light, AF is super fast, no complaints. I didn't noticed CA (sorry got spoiled by Olympus and my requirements are pretty high ;)). Only one tiny problem. Hood. It got gorgeous rectangle hood. Looking cool and protecting well but it is not reversible. So, need few more cubic inches of space in bag ;) But as lens - no question, worth every cent. Took it to Malaysia, was there for couple days, rain, shine, humidity - highly recommend. If you want I can send you link to album where all photos are made with it, may be it will give you some idea.
Hello, Connor. I am really enjoying your channel. I've been on the Canon bus since the 20D and marched on through to the 70D for my main cameras. I had the G10 for a walking camera and loved it. It was built like a tank (though not theft-proof). The G-series got progressively plasticy and the video was pretty weak. I picked up a couple of GX85s to make a little talk show for RU-vid. I was really impressed with those sturdy little Panasonics. Canon took also something away from me in the 70D that I just could not forgive them for and was frequently frustrated by; they took away my dedicated white balance button. That doesn't sound like a big deal, but shooting events where I go from indoors, to outdoors, and the sometimes wildly different indoor lighting with some rooms incandescent, some florescent, and some with LED in the mix, I change my White Balance a LOT. I hated having to pull the camera from my face to poke at the touch screen to make adjustments. I happened across a video about the G9 and the preview thumbnail showed the top plate of the camera. OMG a real button for W/B!!! I watched the video and was just floored by the features. They have thought of everything! Right down to changing the size of the EVF for people that wear glasses so you can still see the whole image though your eye is farther away. But, could I really leave Canon? I have all these lenses... Is a white balance button really worth changing systems? The more I looked at it, it was so much more then the W/B button. It was the whole package. IBIS, IS lenses that don't cost $2000 and up, great video features, I'll say again - IBIS, so many programmable buttons... the list of reasons to go for it just kept getting longer, so I pulled the trigger. You know what? I wish I had done it sooner. When I opened the box and put it in my hand, it reminded me of the old Vietnam-era Canon AE-1 that a friend had given me. SOLID, yet nimble. Buttons and dials where they need to be. With a little field trial and error, I have the programmable buttons set up for how I work. The hair-trigger shutter button is taking some getting used to, and I've even had to dial down the FPS to not accidentally take 15-20 shots. (used to 8fps on the 70D) The AF modes are great, and fast. It's not all puppies and rainbows... Shooting without flash at an evening dinner party in an Italian restaurant will make you want to cause harm to yourself and others. I had not purchased a flash for it yet. Lesson learned. (I wouldn't have even attempted this with my unstabilized Canon) However noisy the files were at ISO 3200, the IBIS and OIS lens made possible things that I would have never even attempted before. A great value indeed! Loving my G9.
Hi David! Thanks for such a thoughtful, well-written comment. I loved reading it 😍 The G9 is a special camera, that seems to have almost too much in it for when it was released, with the firmware updates tapping into its true potential it's become a completely new beast in 2019 and I only see that continuing into 2020. Low light needs the fastest glass to make it work. Yet I find the files clean up decently in post-editing and I don't mind using B&W for the G9 low light images to help iron out the noise. I always have the Sony A7iii for lower light work anyway so I guess it doesn't hinder me too much anyway! I'm planning to get out shooting tomorrow around the coastline need my house and I'm so excited to bring the G9 with the Pana/Leica 100-400! Hopefully, I'll catch some nice wildlife. Either way, I know I'll have the best time with the Panasonic on my strap 😎
I’m was confused about what to get: GH5 or G9. After I saw few reviews about G9 with 2.0 firmware I realised that camera is a good choice as it have high filming capabilities and remains a great photo camera in the same time. Happy to be aG9 owner!
Funny, same story for me. I picked up a G-85 about mid 2019 while I was waiting for my BMPCC4K and have fallen in love with that little thing. Now I’m considering passing that to my so. As he’s getting to the age where he should start learning it and then picking up the G9 to replace it. It can easily b-cam for the P4K and then do all the other stuff I like to do when just shooting on my own. Great to see these incredibly positive reviews on this camera!
Have been working with large format and full frame (D)SLR's for decades. Experimented with smaller sensors, because I got tired of the heavy and bulky gear on trips. Was very apprehensive about using a smaller sensor-camera at first but decided to order the G9 early just on the specs and was one of the first to get my camera december 28th 2017. Was amazed with the camera from the first day on. This camera made me realize how much BS is published on internet about photo gear and how much of the information is focused on theoretical values and lab measurements. Photography is about doing it and by doing it you experience the real values and virtues of a camera(system). Perfect ergonomics and handling, great performance and image quality that was much better than expected. Sold all my large gear and never looked back. It's my primary camera now for more than 2 years on all my trips. It still surpises me every day. What a fun and joy to work with this camera. It revived my photography. Boy, did they get it right at Panasonic with this machine ....
That's absolutely fantastic to hear Ron!! What do you take photographs of? Delighted it's reignited the fun of photography for you. Do you have a favourite feature or lens?😎
@@CreativeConnor Mostly landscapes, city-scapes and often in 'weird' conditions (I wait for weather changes to get interesting light and skies). But also street photography. I use the 'old' 7-14mm and a 35-100mm. And weirdly enough I love to use the consumer-grade 14-140mm. I don't know if I got a stellar one by accident, but mine gives very good results. If I compare the results with the very expensive and heavy models I had for my FF DSLR, it outperforms it easily. Lucky I guess. Or Panasonic got that right too ... ? Favourite feature? The crazy sensor stabilization that allows me to make impossible handheld shots.
Yes Ron, I have several lenses that I use with the G9, but the one I use most is the 14-140. Similar to you I kept wondering if I was just lucky in having a very good version of it, because I'm really impressed with the quality and the zoom range is so good. 🙂
Just came back from a trip to Africa. Both - images and videos - came out great. No regrets taking it with me and leaving the GH5 at home. Not that the GH5 isn't a great camera as well, but over all the G9 was better for the trip. Also left all my nice and bokeh- rich manual lenses at home. Just used the 8-18, 12-35, 35-100 and 100-400 with me. Actually kind of overkill. But hey: I like to cover stuff... :) Riding in a 4x4 over a really bad road, filming from the front seat: the lens and the body did a great job stabilizing the footage. My whole body was blue, but the footage is great. What a camera.
When I left Nikon for m 4/3, I first bought a used G9, and I thought it was great. That said, I found the auto focus was great with Panasonic lenses, but I would miss shots with other brands. I ended up selling it and getting an Olympus e-m1 mk II, which is also great. I gave up some(a fair bit, actually) of video features, but that isn't something I spend a lot of time on, anyway. I think, if one sticks with Panasonic lenses and/or manual focus, the G9 is probably the best bang-for-the-buck out there. If you want to have similar performance across different lens makers, and especially if you want to adapt lenses from other formats, the Olympus seems to do better with it's hybrid contrast/phase system.
Cheers for the comment and insight Brent 🤗 at the end of the day all I really care about it using my cameras and enjoying it! So I understand your move to Oly! The AF for Panasonic has had huge improvements with the new Artificial intelligence updates! Contrast detect will always wobble to a degree but I'm delighted with the G9 and just love using it 🤗
@@CreativeConnor I almost wonder, with this update, whether I should have stuck with it a little longer! That said I don't think my old Olympus Four Thirds mount 50-200 f/2.8-3.5 would perform as well, and it's a great lens. Also, one of my current self-improvement goals is to NOT second guess my past decisions! :D
Got the G9 because I wanted stills and video but didn't need the pro features of the GH5. With the 2.0 update, it is just insane. Shooting video in 10 bit, CINED, -2 on everything, manual white balance; I bring it into FCPX, white balance with the dropper, bring up the colour board, take the black down and push the white up to taste and it's done. Thanks for the vid.
You are absolutely right. The G9 with latest firmware (2.0) is the best value hybrid camera on the market. It simply shines. While not excelling in low light of tracking AF performance, it offers a feature set second to no other camera, no matter the price bracket.
The lowlight is obviously a limitation but I just shot an event in lowlight using the 100-400mm Leica on the G9 at F4-F5.6 with some high ISO and I clean it up in Resolve no bother and my clients never ever EVER comment on it. And I use the facetracking always for events and it's so good at locking and holding focus!! I'll have to try get examples but the footage I have is licensed to the client. hmm
just got a g9 for $875 usd as a back up to my gh5, the g9 is a great camera, been using the hi res mode for interior stills on construction projects, so far so good. I may get another one!
Very very tempting to get another! I think I'll stay with 1 g9 and probably swap the A7iii for something better for video.. that S1H looks like a serious contender😍
I sold my A7RIII after 4 months and 3 break down for a G9, one year ago, and I've never regret it. The only thing I miss is my 55 F/1.8 and my 135 F/2.8 Zeiss. But the G9 is so ergonomic, so pleasant to use, so powerful, my pictures are much better today than with my previous cameras, Leica included. I can't change for another camera.
Wow that's brilliant Marc!! I do live the panaleica 42.5 F1.2 if you're looking to scratch that 135 itch! I own the 55 f1.8 and do love it dearly. But more often than not I'm grabbing the G9 and bit my A7iii 🤗
@@CreativeConnor Thanks Connor. Currently I shoot mainly with a 25 F/1.4 Pana (80%). For travel I take a 12-40 F/2.8 Olympus and for portraits (or sometimes even for street photo) my 75 F/1.8 Olympus, a surprisingly sharp and light telephoto lens.
@@marc6652 the 75mm is deadly! The m43 systems got a bunch of really cool lenses! Can't get over the size of them too 😃 the 100 - 400 blows my mind every time I use it 😬 the reach is fabulous 🙌
@@CreativeConnor I have to say that I have no need of such a focal range, but it's an amazing lens. No other zoom can match, in terms of price / template / sharpness ratio.
Absolutely! It's not got everyone. Its just stunning to use it and think how is this possible in something so small 😂😂 madness altogether! I hope your have a wonderful year of photography ahead Marc! Thanks for the comments ♥️ see you on the next one
So glad to see this video ... I've had a G9 for over a year now and really did love it for all the arguments for Micro 4/3's and overall user friendliness of Panasonic. I about lost fell out of the chair when I saw the firmware update - mind you, I get it, Gh5 still has more powerful video specs, but still. I don't use it for work work (maybe a side gig coming up), but can't wait to push the new video specs. Anyway, I love the G9, feels amazing in hand and you're spot on about IBIS, hard to go back from that. My biggest question/issue so far since I've been shooting a bit in 10 bit is how to deal with these files on my MacBook ... I can't even preview them with Quicktime. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or need to fix a bug. I'll also be doing some proxy editing, I suppose. Thanks for the video and great to see ya up here!
Hey Justin! That's what I'm saying the video. It's all down to that LGOP format. It's a resource hog because of the way it's encoded. Proxies will help a lot. You should be able to playback and edit fine then. I can edit the LGOP files on my PC (12core 64gbRam 1080tiGPU). I think it just brute forces it. The GH5 updated the LGOP codec to ALL-Intra and that was night and day on playback. ALL-I is so easy on the computer. I edit in resolve 16 studio and have premiere too. I mostly use the Media Encoder from Adobe to re-encode files. It's a pretty simple way to make proxies or convert your LGOP 10bit files to quicktime/mp4
Connor Dunne thanks for the response! I just did a small project with the G9 that’s outside of my usual full time work. Excited to see the results. I don’t know why, but I can’t seem to find 10 bit 4:2:2 in 1080 at 24fps. Am I crazy?
Connor Dunne yup! I shot in 4K 24fps 10 bit 4:2:2 it’s the strangest thing. Btw, I really dig the long lens street photography video. You doing any more like that?
I love my G9. It's what got me really hooked into photography, and it's now 2 years officially that I've been taken into photography. I have both the G9 and Gh5, but will replace my GH5 for the GH5s which has a better processor, low light capabilities, and uses more of the sensor so it can technically be able to get a little more depth of field if needed. And the lack of ibis isn't a problem thanks to the gimbal Weebill S
Just catching up with loads of RU-vid content that I haven't had time to watch and wooaaah! Haircut!!! The G9 looks like an ideal camera for me. I like the MFTs system (I use the GX80 at the moment) and like the size. It's great for general use and holidays too. I just can't justify almost a grand for one. Can't find a decent one for less that that. Haircut! Looking good, Connor. Hope you're feeling better too. 😀
I chopped it all off! It was draining the life force from me Dave lol!! I hear yah on the cash side. If they begin selling in bundles for 900 then the used market will start to lower. Maybe sometime this year there will be one up for a steal of a price 😇
interesting: currently I carry an Olympus em5ii but plan to upgrade it to the G9. I accompany this with a Sony A7rii for the same reasons you pair up the two brands; complimentary strengths. But honestly, if I could only have one camera, the M4/3 flagships are the way to go.
The M43 flagships are just such a sweetspot! Love my G9! Ordered the Pana Leica 12-60 to pair with my Pana Leica 100-400,,, That working range is just unbeatable for perforamce, price and size! Thje Sony has it's place for me for sure. But the Lumix is on another planet 😍
The G9 is indeed a fabulous camera, and now costs approximately half what I (happily!) paid for mine shortly after it was launched. So it is, by a country mile, the best value, fully pro' spec camera available in the UK, especially when Panasonic have special promo' deals, and the most versatile too, even before firmware v2.0/2.1. As soon as I picked one up for the first time, it felt 'right', and is probably the best handling camera I've ever used (my other contenders are the Canon T90 and Nikon F5, so thats a while back!). It just does everything well. Factor in the known pro's and cons of the MFT format sensor, and the G9 is a camera which isn't 'old', it just hasn't dated. It's still utterly competitive, and a bit under-rated. Enjoy yours!
Heck Yeh Andrew! It's a wonderful camera, I always seem to have a good time when I'm out using it 😎 You're dead on with saying it hasn't aged at all and I think it has become a bit of an underrated sleeper these days
Great video. I have G9 for one year. Using it as hybrid photo/video camera and I can’t complaint. It’s even got better with firmware update which is fantastic! The best camera for the money in 2020!!! I highly recommend it, rather than gh5 if you want best of photo/video world :)
Could not agree more with your opening statement, this camera is top tier for photo, and video. My buddy got one, and another buddy is getting one tomorrow brand new at that! So far I am liking Olympus glass a lot more than Lumix etc, and have got the 40-150 2.8 Pro, and I just swapped my old 12-60 Lumix for a 12-40 2.8 version from Olympus. Really hoping to get into more video this year, and I think the 12-40 at 2.8 all the way will be incredible for that.. Might even grab the 7-14mm version in a couple months!
I was a g7 owner...then bought the g85 for ibis...then bought the g9 for ibis, 4k 60p, amazing stills. Best camera for the price IMO. I own 3 g9s for video work.
Hi Connor, greetings from a fellow Dubliner! What's the craic? Thanks to you and your recommendation, I got myself a G9 today :) I have been a Canon shooter(EOS M series) for a long time and soon to be a Fuji shooter (yes, I've pre-ordered X-T4. yay!) however, when I watched this video, I had to get my hands on the G9. It's only been less than a few hours but I'm really happy with this beast so far. It's nice to see some familiar places on your video (Dublin bus, camden street, howth). Keep up the good work :)
Just came across your channel. Too bad I didn't a few days ago or you would have got a kickback as I purchased a G9. Gets here today. I have a A7iii with the tamron 28-75mm f2.8 and a Loxia 21mm f2.8 for Northern Lights. I used to have a Sony 55mmf1.8 ( awesome lens) but sold it. If this G9 takes decent photos I have a feeling I will sell off my barely used A7iii. I came from Fuji which I miss but 5 years ago I had a Olympus OMD Em1 (16mp) and said then I would never go back to Micro 4/3rds. But this G9 is drawing me back. I also just purchased a Fujifilm X100V which makes me so excited. Cheers from Canada. I went to Ireland in 2016 and loved every second of it. I have a friend who lives near the Waterford area.
Hey skipper! Ah don't worry about the kickback just let me know how you like the camera. As an owner of the A7iii as well the usability of the G9 is mighty! I think you'll really like it! 😎 Glad that you found the channel 🎉 welcome! Waterford's about 2 hours from my house! Love it down that direction during the summer 🤙
Hi Connor! Yes I have a G9 and I love it and I have no inclination to change for the foreseeable future. I agree with you that it is incredible value for money considering what it can do. My use is actually different from yours, in that I use it mostly for travel photography or for recording what I see when I'm out and about in the mountains or at sporting events and for filming sporting events. Generally good light situations ... where I'm looking for something reasonably lightweight but with good handling, usability, functionality and stabilisation at a reasonable price. My most used lens is the 14-140mm which I'd recommend to anyone for travel photography in conjunction with a small fast prime (such as the 15mm or 25mm 1.4) for any darker/indoor shots. I use the 100 to 400mm that you have for wildlife/bird photography, and the 42.5mm 1.2mm for gigs/concerts, so the one body with various lens combinations does what I'm looking for in a range of situations. Like all cameras, it has its weaknesses and compromises, but for my main uses its close to perfect. Like you highlighted, the menu system and button/dial customisation functionality is second to none and the grip seems perfect for my hands. It's not the right camera for everyone of course, but for what I'm looking for I'm not aware of a better value for money option available in 2020. 🙂
You're killing it with that comment ♥️😎 it's all about price to performance.. it's like getting an F1 racing car tech inside a rally car or something lol 🤗 they were ahead of the competition when it released astill have features above them. As someone who has the Sony A7iii with the FF sensor and brilliant dynamic range, I can see the benefits of it but for 95% of the time it's completely unnoticeable! The G9 does things other cameras won't be able to for another 2 or 3 years 🔥
My man! Welcome back to the Darkside (because of the lowlight deficiency badum tsssss). You know I've been using this for two years and I love it. Happy it didn't let you down!
I agree with the title. But in terms of value depreciation, G9 hasn't held its value the best: G9 cost $1700 at the time of release and is currently $1k and $800 used. You'd never see that big drop on a popular FF body like A7iii.
When I first tried a G9 in store I loved it, better hand grip than the gh5, nicer EVF better IBIS, etc. The video abilities let me down though and I was set on buying a gh5 instead. While I was waiting for a used gh5 to pop up at a good price used in the local camera market firmware 2.0 was released and I immediately decided to buy the G9 at full price brand new with 2 extra batteries. Absolutely amazing camera and kit. It's so good it is even hard to rig up and take out my bmpcc4k anymore. I've relegated the 4k to just professional use and the G9 is my do everything camera now.
Man for that price that was a steal!!! I had a Lumix gf6 not waterproof and entry level body,but it survived terrential rains and snow no problem so they do make them very sturdy too which is amazing so really loving their cameras
I spent forever wanting to upgrade from my first entry level DSLR and the firmware upgrade on this combined with being lucky enough to find a user bargain have given me a camera that I love and I've barely scratched the surface with its offerings yet
But of a mixture... Landscapes half the time as I'm based near the Peak District, but city shooting too during my lunch hour most days. I've also got the 100-300mm for when I go finding wildlife every so often. There's great lens options for this camera that are cheaper, lighter and smaller than APS-C and full frame and that's meant I use it more. Simply put, this camera has made me do far more photography. Awesome
There is NO SUCH THING as an "entry level" DSLR. They all have broadly the same image quality potential given the same lenses and sensor size. All DSLRs with APS-C sensors are capable of delivering professional results whether they cost £550 or £3,000. What makes them "entry level" is the user NOT the camera!!
I have a GH5 (love it) and a GX9. I'm interested if there is any remarkable difference between the Gh5 and G9? I mean not on the specs, but if you shoot or film exact the same scene, with the same sense ....would anyone could tell which camera you use???? I don't think. What are your experiences ?
Great video! I own the G9 and Sony A7R4, and I use them almost exactly as you described in your video. I love both cameras, I use the G9 mainly with the 100-400 with wildlife, it produces great closeup pictures and with 800 mm, and dual stabilization, its a lot of fun. I love my Sony for landscapes. Thank you for your video, really enjoyed watching it!
Hey steve!! Thanks for commenting and welcome to my channel 😎 you're like me hahah two systems to cover all bases 🤗 How'd you find that A7R4?? The resolution is stunning 🎉 Ive been shooting loads of street and urban with the 100-400 to try evolve my skills and style and its been a revelation. I'll have photos and videos soon with it but it's amazing what I've been getting. Such a unique lens to see things through. I'm determined to get into wildlife this year. We've got so much in Ireland, but I can't seem to find the places and time of day to marry up with going and capturing some images 😒 I think time management is going to be my biggest learning when getting wild photos 😬👌
10 minut limited in 4k60 fps. And cined in 10 bit the worse then on gh5. Jnly use hlg in 10 bit on g9. watched my comparing gh5s and G9 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cS94v0503YQ.html
Nice to see you in front of the camera again, hope you’re feeling better. So last Autumn I sold the GH4 and that half way funded the purchase of a G9 body (I was shocked at how much the GH4 was still worth). I still have the GH5 (they both have the battery grip attached) and a collection of lenses going back about 8 years: 100-300, 35-100, 12-35, Nocto 42.5, Leica 25 & Leica 15, the 45 macro and last week i got a used Samyang 12 for £150. I bought the G9 (pre version 2.0 firmware) to use predominantly for photos and as a back up video camera. I haven’t bothered buying the V-log upgrade yet (I remember the bloody palaver I had upgrading the GH5) but I will do if I get a gig where two cameras are sharing the load!
Yo Colin! How are you? I'm doing ok.. it's complicated but I'm in a good place at the moment. Thanks for asking!! 😎 PREACH! The vlog upgrades such a nightmare experience for the user. I have to say I won't be bothering because of the HLG profile! Love the look from the camera with it 🤓 That lens collection is wonderful. I think I'd like the 8-16 to complete my set.. The widest of the wide and the longest of the long haha a rather bipolar combination 😂
Connor Dunne Im grand thanks. I have never tried the HLG on the GH5 as I got the V-log and apparently thats a wee bit better. But I suppose I should try out HLG on the G9 to see how close it is to V-Log when imported into FCPX. In other news, I just bought this Gimbal Extension handle but I tried mounting it straight onto the G9 and it’s like halfway to having a cage! fotowelt Universal Ronin SC Gimbal Handle Grip Ronin S Extension Bracket with Hot Shoe Mount Compatible for Zhiyun Crane 2/Smooth 4 /Osmo Mobile 2/MOZA AirCross/Smartphone Gimbal www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5D4HN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_vlDpEbZ3XXGYF
Hlg isn't as flat as vlog but it's still got wiggle room! And I find it easier to work with 😎 that handle looks cool, always good having options that give a solid point of contact 🤙
Connor Dunne I tried it out indoors yesterday and it’s nice to have the wider grip and a Left handle plus I can still use the LVF (which I can’t do with a Top Handle fitted) . I was thinking that would be useful for the times when I don’t want to be arsed/restricted by setting up the gimbal. But anyway it improved the handling of my Gimbal (which was the original purpose) and it was only £30 so any other benefits will be a bonus! Take care!
0:07 Exceptional it is. I bought mine in Jan/2018, a short time after it was launched. If I had waited to buy in 2020, the price of the camera (and even some lenses such as the Nocticron) would have been lower. But then again, I would not have been able to build my collection of pictures and videos over the past 2+ years.
I purchased the G9 along with the P/L 8-18, 12-60 and 50-200 lenses plus the TC-1.4 over the past 15 months. I could not be more delighted. I also picked up a Sigma 16mm f/1.4 for low light situations which I also like very much. The TC-1.4 is not available for purchase new by Panasonic in the US so I got a used one from MPB. It gets me out to 280mm at f/5.6 (560mm FF equiv.) on the 50-200 and only weighs 4 ounces more. This whole kit weighs only 55% of my similar D750 kit. I intended the kit for travel but I have found I just don’t reach for my D750s much anymore. I am interested to know if you had any issues with dust with your 100-400 as I am aware that initially some people were having issues with it and Panasonic would not or could not repair it. Under warranty they would replace it but after the warranty expired it would be problematic. My travel photos rival my D750 images so I am very pleased with the kit. Thanks for the video.
Deadly Gary!! hows that 50-200?? I've never used it 😍 The system is brilliant and I look forward to many more years of use and joy from mine 😇 I don't have any dust in the big zoom. I know earlier productions certainly had a few issues and zooms tend to suck stuff in with the negative pressure inside the lens but mines been fine! I've heard some funny stories about the mount breaking but again not sure how people treated the lenses to have that happen. I never leave mine on the body while in transit ever (with any lens and camera). I adore the lens though! It blows me away😃
Connor Dunne The 50-200 is a pleasure to use and produces beautiful images even with the TC-1.4 attached. The stabilization works very well even at the max distance of 280mm (560mm FF equiv.) At this point I don’t see a need to get the 200mm with my current combination working so well and of course the 50-200 is much lighter. Thanks for the reply.
A great camera, i just picked up an Em1 mk2 and with firmware 3.0 its pretty much on par with a mk3......the micro 4/3 market at the moment = so much value for money
I find a bit of sanity when I watch your videos, as you not a fanboy about makes and sensor sizes, which drives me nuts... You talk such sense, because it’s about the right tool for the job, so how hard is it to grasp this ? Very, seems to be the answer ! I love the sane approach, it cheers me up when cameras aren’t confused with being just another piece of Jewellery.
Yes the current price of the G9 is an absolute steal frankly. Surprised they brought out the G90/95 recently which hovers around the same price, but with less capability. Sony FF's might be very tempting, But the price and functionality of the G9 is too hard to pass up. I'll probably wait for the used market to get lower before investing myself, but I totally agree with you.
Thanks for the comment, Patrick! It is a hell of a price and it's strange because I haven't seen the used market drop in accordance with the price cuts? Whenever you pick it up, you won't be disappointed! 😎
@@CreativeConnor Yes it's strange that the used market has barely shifted in response. One wonders whether the used prices may still hold over the coming year, due to any possible economic downturn in the Asian markets. We'll have to see I guess.
Yeah with production chains being cast into doubt and the G9 on sale being so close to models below it's in a place in the used market where its almost oging for as much as the on sale prices. A very interesting situation
I love my G9! Panasonic's menu system is head and shoulders easier and better than all others. I shoot real estate mostly and find it so easy to carry to a photo shoot. Some shots can only be hand held, so the superb image stabilization comes into play. The dynamic range comes very close to the best aps-c cameras from Sony and Fuji! Neither of which are as good with video stabilization. Yes it is 2 years old, but still great in 2020!
Lonnie that's awesome to hear! I want the 8-18 for some wider perspectives.. what do you use in the real estate? I've never had any problems with the DR on the m43 Panasonic cameras! I was shooting at dusk with the 100-400 at at full extension at f7.1 and I still have shots that are amazing to edit in lightroom 😎
I'd never say the dynamic range on the G9 comes close to any Fuji or Sony APS-C camera, in fact there's a whole world between them. I am currenlty using the old X-T2 and I can recover an underexposed image from -4EV without any issue (low noise and still very good quality), while my G9 (which overall is a superb camera) at ISO 200 struggles even with moderate shadows and the result is noisier and less detailed.
I own, I do enjoy it more coming from the G7. I have considered selling it for the A7iii. But you have confirmed my doubts about selling it...it does offer a lot of choices, I love the Sony for its sharp Full Frame images and especially the low light end of it...Thanks for your informative video
Yep, how do you find it handling movement? I know it's supposed to have a smart algorithm now to adjust for it! I'd love to get into super high res city scapes and the zooming in with different lenses to grab details in the depths of the image and compiling in such a way that makes you question what cameras are even capable of hahaha once this pandemics over make sure you remind me of this Chris lol 🤓
Deadly!! There's so many things to explore. I was just learning how to properly use the 6k photo motion set up. Amazing!! And welcome to the channel Bing Bong 😎
I’ve just bought the g9 with Leica 100-400 a few days ago, my first m4/3 camera as I’m on sony a7iii for portraits and events. Just wanted to go intro wildlife photography in my spare time and I had a choice to make, sony 200-600 whis is double the weight and size or a m4/3 system with a bit more reach so here I am with a g9 for my wildlife needs. Playing around with it for a couple of days, here are my thoughts: ergonomics are awesome, buttons, ease of use, customisation , gorgeous eve, fully articulated touch screen, stabilisation and the af is pretty great also. The 100-400’s zoom is quite stiff and I don’t like it, also quite soft at 400mm and g9’s iso performance coming from a full frame camera isn’t great… i really want to love this system for wildlife, but I’ve paid £1670 for body and lens and i can get the sony 200-600 for £1400 so now I’m thinking of returning them to get the sony even though is heavier and bigger. Any thoughts?
Thank you so much ,i have just traded gear in at MPB and was nt sure between the g9 v gh5 but the tracking and focus turned it for the g9 as i like photography as well as video. great content cheers
Hi, I definitely agree with you 👍 Bought the G9 in november and I am very happy with. Especially the Leica Nocticron 42.5,mm/f1.2 brings a lot out of it. Just made a video about a couple of days ago (in german language)... All the best! So long, da Wolf 🐺
Awesome vid! Thanks for uploading! I understand that the G9 can shoot in 1080p, up to 180fps. But, I just want to make sure, can it also shoot in 60fps in 1080p? Apologies for a noob question.. lol
HELL YEH J!! The new XT4 still hasn't got enough to make me consider changing 😂 looking forward to what Panasonic can bring in their new bodies I love the system so want to support them fully
Wise words, well said. Having switched from Canon FF to m43 about a year ago I first went with the GH5. Just wanted to do "more video". And never did 😂 But great lenses and size/weight/price performance was unmatched so I sticked to the GH5 happily. And then the G9 FW2.0 came and I couldn't hardly believe. Panasonic almost upped the formerly photocentric G9 to the level of a GH5 and even improved AF... So guess what? Picked up a G9 for a ridiciously low price and ever since I'm asking myself what to keep the GH5 for 😂... (I know: unlimited recording times, waveform, synchro scan, etc.... Great for the pros, which I'm not...)
Thanks Jiffi Joff lol that name hahahah! I know what you mean the G9 really does make others a little obsolete.. it's made me reassess my A7iii but I'll hold onto it for another while yet. 😬
@@CreativeConnor haha, gotta be creative with the naming.. ^^ Appreciate you took the time to respond 👍 you're right, although a lot but still the G9 can't offer everything. Me personally I very much enjoy the G9s HighRes mode, especially in conjunction with the bright and superbly sharp Oly 8mm/f1.8 lens. Defished and cropped in post, based on 80MP raw resolution, this combo offers such a variety of use cases at a brilliant noise and dynamic range level (due to 8 stacked images!). Keep on enjoying your equipment as much as I keep on enjoying your channel, good on'ya mate 😀👍🍻
I have a G80 and love it, I want 4k 10bit but I'm not in a rush. I have the 45-200 but would like more of a "super" telephoto lens for wildlife shots so would be spending on that rather than a new camera body. If a successor to the G9 comes out this year I might get it next year when the price has dipped a bit. Panasonic cameras are incredible value. For the price of a G9 it's very hard to do better, and at the cheaper level I think it's very hard to do better than a G80 with the price they're going for on ebay these days
I had a G85 and sold it to get an XT3 for the excellent video and eye AF. Was thinking about selling it to get the G9 with Leica 12-60. I really like the video quality on the XT3 but it bothers me that they dont have any parfocal lenses unless you go with the Cine line up which is too much for me. With Lumix they have the 12-35 and 12-60 at reasonable costs.
I just picked up the 12-60 leica panasonic lens and it's really great! Build quality is amazing and the parfocal nature is such a bonus. Not sure they meant it considering it wasn't marketed as such but a class end result for the users!!
Hey Lama! Thanks for commenting 😎 I've not got any 6k yet. More than likely they will bring a dual iso set up to the next GH with potentially stacked sensors. I'd love to see improved lowlight and phase detect autofocus in video. That's would be sublime 😬♥️
@@CreativeConnor turn the knob to 6k and your desired color profile and shoot. No need to pull jpeg even though they are nice. See if you like it ! These flash based camera’s are never ending upgrades !
Bought the G9 in anticipation of the 2.0 upgrade and, like yourself, got a great deal... but still very much learning as my original camera was a Nikon D800 and I want to make videos in a better way. I (think) I love it, but it's taking a while to understand the new terminologies of sound and moving vision. Regarding further upgrades to the G9's firmware... given that this camera is now as 'old' as it is and having this great new upgrade, do you really think it likely that there'll be any further goodies like 2.0? I'd love to think there might be, but I suspect new models are more likely than firmware upgrades now. Not a cynic, just a realist. Thanks for posting this, it's nice to have my choice validated! By the way, you didn't mention the G9's unparallelled customisability in both video and stills modes. Just saying, like. :-)
Late to the video, but am checking out the G9 simply for pricepoint while waiting on the A7IV to drop. James Popsys has long been a G9 herald (also using the S5). Thanks for the review... will probably hold out for the Sony with the Tammy 28-200 or snag a used A7RIII, but the G9's form factor is so outstanding. Wish they'd move on from DFD.
When they started discounting mid-November, I made the leap and got a virtually new G9 (boxed completely unmarked sub-1000 actuations) for £719 with full manufacturer's warranty. It is markedly better than the Gx8, both in terms of IQ and useability (comfier grip, easier to use for longer periods despite being 170g heavier, great adjustable evf-glasses wearers rejoice!)
That's amazong L W!! Delighted you're enjoying the G9! I can't get over the body and usability.. just top class 😎 Mine was 900 new as well full warranty from WEX/Panasonic. It's so much camera for the money 😇 It seems to be a real hit with people that subscribe here too which is great to see 😃
10 minut limited in 4k60 fps. And cined in 10 bit the worse then on gh5. Jnly use hlg in 10 bit on g9. watched my comparing gh5s and G9 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cS94v0503YQ.html
I'm so happy... I stumbled upon your reviews - I had bought a G90 was unimpressed with the video and after listening to you took it back and exchanged for the G9 - much better .Yeah 10 bit 150 mbps is what I wanted - Question is HLG only available in 10 bit - it's greyed out in some modes - but could be me ! Thanks
I am not sure what camera to get next. the G9 looks like my best choice but i am concerned about the video recording limits was this an issue for you? and is there a recording limit on the timelapse mode?
I use the G9 with the Panasonic-Leica100-400mm lens. I have not yet updated to firmware 2.0 but plan to soon. I also concluded that a full-frame Sony A7iii, A9 or A7riii with prime lenses might fill out my creative program needs....... I own different size screwdrivers and hammers, too.
LOL! William, you're dead right with that last point! It's the truth. I think people get themselves stuck on particular brands and don't look elsewhere! They all have pros and cons and if you can mix and match you really do get the best of everything. It might not be within everyone's budget and I appreciate that. But for someone looking to cover all bases going with a setup like this spanning different manufactures, sensors, and glass is a brilliantly powerful kit to build-out
hello Connor :-) What do these Stand for Or Mean? i Assum most People wouldnt Know? That Said..Would You Mind Actually Spelling Out what The Following Are =Mean? Mode2 ? AwBw? Highlight Weighted? Exposure Offset Adjust? Valus for all Metering Modes? O.5 SEC? Thank You In Advance CP
I'm torn between the G9 and G90/95. The G90 ticks almost all the boxes but it has this 4K crop. On the other hand it's a lot cheaper where I live and as I'm not sure how often I would use it maybe it's the right choice. But then we have the firmware update that makes the G9 an even greater camera for the money that is hard to resist. What does worry me though which relates to both cameras is that it seems difficult to achieve a decent shallow DOF. Is that because of the sensor? The scene where I intend to use the camera the most does not allow long lenses.
thanks for the effort and the sharing. i do a far amount of corporate interview vids. i usually light with a few LED panels or softboxes. they are mostly sitdown interviews with almost no subject movement. for corporate vid, could you rely upon the G9 C-AF? thumbs up.
Hey! It;s a marvelous camera but if you need more reliable focus try find a camera with phase detect & contrast auto focus... Sony, Fuji, Canon and Nilon all have better performance. I think you'd be fine with the G9 and really quality lighting , I use the face detect all the time and think it's brilliant. It can make misttakes though.
Conor enjoying your content immensely. Im shooting Street portraits for an exhibition that I'm working on in September. Shooting all over Ireland North and South. Up until last year I was shooting the 5d and then a friend lent me the GX9. Loving it Question is will the G9 be any better for me? Heads done in trying to decide. If you ever want to shoot together when I visit dubs ping me a message
Hey Alistair thanks for the comment! Getting a G9 is just such a good investment. The output is Fabulous. That ain't going to change anytime soon. Even if Lumix brough out a new m43 g10 with more megapixels I don't think it'd be enough to make me consider upgrading. You're in fine hands with this system and the value is incredible currently. You'd not be losing much in a used market reselling further down the line if you did want to change. Hit me up on IG and I'll see if things line up for some photowalks in Dublin 😎♥️
Hi Connor, great video thanks. Would you go for the G9 over a GH5, I'm new enough to cameras and currently use a hacked GH2 & a G6 , But I'm after something with good slo mo for sports video. I would love to hear your opinions. Thanks again, Noel.
If video is your main concern the GH5 is a better bet. If you will be doing any stills at all as well then the G9 is best and does the video excellently. The only issue I have with the G9 slowmo is it's camera controlled, the GH5 lets your control shutter, iso and picture profile settings.. G9 won't.🤓
Excellent video. Kind of the reverse of my own "progression" from m4/3 to Sony full frame but with zoom! Do you find the 10-bit codec in HLG makes a difference? Why the 55mm f/1.8 versus one of the various 50mm f/1.4 lenses, seeing as you picked the best wide and portrait lenses?
Howiyah PJ! "reverse of my own "progression" from m4/3 to Sony full-frame but with zoom" - LOL 😂😎 I do find the 10bit files substantially better to work with.. hard to get it across on youtube with the compression. And the lenses for my A7iii: when I bought it originally the 24mm wasn't released and the SIgma was really hard to find in Ireland, so I got the kit lens and the 55 so I had a fast prime for interviews. Then I fleshed out the lineup. I also have the Samyang 35mm T1.5 manual cine lens that I rig up with a follow focus when I need to! What do you use?
@@CreativeConnor I use(d) Panasonic G80 (!) and various mostly Olympus lenses. I was dissatisfied with the low-light results and I found it a bit difficult to decently pull focus reliably and continuous AF was painful. I was torn between the G9 and trying out what Sony had to offer. When the A7iii and Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 combination appeared it seemed like a good bet. If only I could merge the Sony sensor and AF with the rest of what the G9 now has to offer I'd be content. At the time Olympus seemed intent on addressing a market I wasn't part of - the value proposition just wasn't there. I really need to rationalize my setup. I have done recordings in theaters etc that were so dim as to need the larger-aperture m4/3 primes but so often you can't choose where to place yourself that I end up working around the system's limits more than I'd like. No matter how good a f/1.2 m4/3 lens is, the value argument became less convincing.
I get you PJ! The lens can best as fast a.9 but the sensor needs to help it out. The thing I think is good to remember is that tech in sensors will improve for light sensitivity over the coming years on M43 so a good lens will last a few bodies. Even with the A7iii and 24mm f1.4 there are still limitations and nothing is better than good lighting.
