THE TRUTH about the LUMIX S9 

Might ruffle some feathers about this. Im going to speak my peace about it and move on and get back to doing what i do best! PREORDER THE NEW LUMIX S9 - geni.us/Pq9j 📌 ALL of my music, sound effects, and other assets from ARTLIST! SIGN UP NOW AND GET TWO MONTHS FREE HERE! - geni.us/3LKUXfW 📌 BEST PLUGINS FOR FINAL CUT PRO AND DAVINCI RESOLVE! : geni.us/ObN2 📌 ADD ME!! linktr.ee/terrywarfield

Oh damn I need more popcorn. 😂

100% No dog in this fight. I'm a former Nikon DSLR, but now a big time Olympus/OMDS MFT shooter. I've seen the sensor size hate online. I've seen the brand hate online. We are led around by tech obsessed idiots who only look at specs (their pictures are probably mediocre) and social media hype churn merchants. We have AMAZING camera gear today....it's been amazing for the last 5-10 years actually...and all we get is bitching and moaning when a new piece of gear comes out from a vocal bunch of fools. We have gear that folks 10-20 years ago could only dream about, but far too many of us are unhappy...like spoiled children on Christmas. Thanks for calling these people out.

I just started this video and I’m already so hyped. You made some great points and I’m glad honest videos are becoming the normal… we need more of this! Oh and I already pre-ordered the s9 because I love my S5ii and wanted the same sensor in a smaller body haha. Much love brother 🙏🏼

People are upset because they’re tired of paying more for less. If this is “entry-level” now, then necessary features are about to get even more expensive. They could just make impressive products at a reasonable price instead of heavy handed marketing and price gouging.

Watched whole video. Kinda hard to watch. But after watching it I'm still not sure who is this camera for, except for Therry as his tertiary camera and some undefined tik-tockers (which prefer cellphones anyway). I'm really disappointed by S9 because what it is vs the rumors which were circulating for 2 weeks before anoucement. It was supposed to be new GM1/GM5 like camera and I was really pumped. But without mechanical shutter, lack of hot shoe and quite limited record times that price is just crazy. I guess I would prefer Sony ZV-E10 for 1/4 of the price. And looks like you can attack your subscribers, but if some attack you ... they you block them? 😅 Sounds like not the viewers are butthurt 😅😅😅

I work for the federal government, and [at my agency] I can’t accept any gift exceeding $25 in monetary value or total compensation. The rationale is that my decision-making would be influenced and that the optics of the exchange would undermine my credibility. I’m not one of the angry, butthurt RU-vid commenters. Do as you wish, but the negative feedback has a framework. Yes, there are lifeless commenters who should have more to do with their time. There are also people like me who are subjected to a much more rigorous ethics protocol. If we don’t appreciate the guilt-by-association groupings, we should abstain from the source that draws us into its orbit. Just my low-resting heart rate opinion.

You making this video is the reason I subscribed to you originally. I enjoy your candid and frank approach to the camera space. I think two things can also be true at the same time. I know this video is not in direct response to the one Gerald made, but what I mean is that I think there is validity and value to both standpoints. And I appreciate you sharing yours. People need to hear it and realize that at the end of the day, it’s a camera. So much of our current culture seems to run on online outrage, it can definitely get tiring. Keep doing what you’re doing my man.

Why can't we all just admit it... we are not angry because our favourite influencers go "too easy" on the S9, we are angry because we wanted this camera so much to finally be the one... except we wanted it with an EVF, mech. shutter and hot shoe. So it is basically just our personal disappointment. Instead we then get angry that our youtubers don't express our frustrations to the same degree.

Camera RU-vid is strange. Stop idolizing RU-vidrs, take the information they give and let aid your buying decisions. If you’re not buying the camera shut up and move on. Keep doing your thing bro!

I’ve already kinda said my thing but when I tell you guys the way we were having some FUN! We literally were running around the city, photographing everything , trading luts in the group chat and keekeeing for a week straight, Terry hit the nail on the head, like you have to try it, and use it as intended, it’s a lot of fun 🙏🏾

Love it. Get your hands on the camera and it will change your minds. For me it’s also the most fun I’ve had with a camera in a long time as well. Sorry we didn’t get to meet at the event but glad to see your enjoyed the trip! Cheers 👊🏼

This was amazing! I love how you didn't hold back haha I still stand by a tweet I made saying that I am confused about their target audience but I hope for their sake that youre right about it flying off the shelf. I just know with the group of family/friends and professionals around me, none are going to pick it up. But that's ok. The world is a big place :) great video man!

Did he talk about the ridiculous 15min record limit on a so called "creator" camera?

Oh wow, LOVE you posted this! The BEST review on this camera...thank you for this!

C’mon dude, you got flown to Tokyo to hang out with your homies. There’s no way your baseline wasn’t already elevated before you even went hands on with the camera. The other issue is they specifically grabbed the folks that neutral or anti- Fuji just so they could use you guys for a driveby on Fujifilm cameras. That was the weird part that would have been fine if it was like one person, but as it turns out it seems like it was a raft of FF snobs.

it's not that they're saying that the camera is not for them. they're saying that the reviews on the lumix s9 are so misleading that it's building a false hype and this is the case for a whole lot of other cameras that were overhyped, which drove the prices up

As they say in south, "a hit dog will holler". Somebody is in their feels, today. 😂

Thank you for creating this video. It is terrific.

You're doing a great job, Terry. Keep keeping it 100. 👊💜

Such an excellent review! Like so many other products, specs are specs, but how it fits your use scenario is what matters. Like other wise photographers have said; “the best camera is the one you use.” You had a great trip to Japan - I’m truly happy for you. You came back and still still speak you mind and give us your camera truth - I’m truly happy for US! Much respect to you. Have a great holiday weekend. All the best to you. Your local fan, Bob

This camera really addresses some real world use cases specially for travellers. Certainly not for pros but its main selling point would be people who travels who wants full frame quality in a compact size offering that allows easy integration and transfer of contents to there social media on the go. I myself just went to Japan last month with my mirrorless camera, took a lot of photos but I just couldn’t post these photos and videos at an instant during my travel. So I end up posting photos and videos taken from my mobile phone most of the time during my trip. Served its purpose. Just couldn’t do that with the images and videos taken from my mirrorless which needed a lot of time and effort just to post.

Love the honesty in this one about what's going on in the review world on RU-vid. Great stuff

4:37 this!!! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 'Nobody asked for this!' 'Nobody wants this!' People saying this expecting the millions of people with different desires and needs to be exactly like them.

Totally off topic, but panasonic needs to make an LX100 mark3

Don't be surprised if this becomes the best selling camera of the year when it drops to $1,300.

6k open gate : 10min. 4k : 15 min. FHD : 20min. Does this time include the time required for the settings needed BEFORE PRESSING REC button?

I had such a huge expectation about this camera that I was disappointed, but I think some people took it too far 😅 You’re too real and this video explains it all, that’s why I respect you and love your channel 👏🏾

It sounds like you had a great time and this camera was a fun thing that got you to do things that you might not have without it. I like this idea.

Great video dude. More cameras options, the better it benefits all of us

I like what you can do with the camera, the creativity aspect is very interesting. Customizable LUTs is very cool and it pushes Fuji and other brands to get better.

Don't listen to the noise - keep doing what you're doing! I don't understand why people are so fired up either. It's a freakin' camera - if you don't like it, move on...

You just became my favorite camera RU-vidr. Keep it real! So, I had a S5II, and I loved it. I just sold it because I felt I couldn’t take it with me everywhere bc of its size. I move around a lot for work. I’m a barber, and I’m always traveling. I saw this S9 releasing, so I’m curious about it bc I’m sold on the entire Lumix line. I love it. Long story short, I’m looking for a camera that is easy to travel with, a camera that is both good for haircut photos and videos, and of course a camera that’s good for social media posts. Not just any social media posts, I’m looking for a camera that can shoot content that I can use vertically in 16:9 for social media, and also for RU-vid posts, in the same shot. Hope that makes sense. Would you recommend this for me? I’m not a pro shooter at all. I’m a barber that does content. Thank you brother. Love your work.

Every. Single. Word. Of this video could have come out of my mouth. You summed it up perfectly Terry thank you. The best video on this topic

Hey, T. Nice to hear somebody speaking up. It looks amazing and probably has the potential to be an amazing camera. The only thing that could be a bit different is the pricing. Real talk! It will probably be adjusted down the line, but other than that, it's a sweet piece of kit. Anyway, keep up the good work!

Bossed up terry 🤘🏾

TALK that talk my brother. Some people are so mad that LUMIX dared to release a camera that wasn't for them.

I shoot with a sony A7RV, but i want a fun street camera. I kinda am going off the fuji and was thinking about the nikon zf, but now this one has got me all confuddled. Great raw video Terry!

People need to chill, you perfectly illustrated pros and cons and why you like it and others might not. That’s all anybody can ask for. I come to the same conclusion. It was great seeing you in Osaka.

Man working around the roadblocks and figuring out how to make the camera work for your use case is part of the fun! My A cam is a Sony a1 and I have as much or more fun shooting with the Zv-e1 because on my A1 I have the availability at the press of a button to change settings. With the zv-e1 I have to think a bit more about what I’m doing because there aren’t all of the dials and custom function buttons .

Grate video Terry. Personally, I find It's so funny that so many ppl bashing S9 while we are seeing X100 series and GRIII series are so popular, get out of stock, and become so expensive in the used market . (Dont' forget there are many ppl saying the panasonic GM1 as their best EDC) Those cameras are far from being perfect and do have major cons as a all-arounder, but they are praised so much for doing so great in their use cases. S9 is similar - consider this like a GRIII for videographers. As a photo-enthusiast myself I'm sad to see it does not have a mechanical shutter, but it's what it is. For some ppl who are upset - No need to say any freaking bad words to content creators because you don't understand the use case of the product.

All you need to know is that is has a recording limit even in 1080p 😂😂

I follow you because #1 How REAL you are. #2 Your content is A1. Keep up the great work bro. Stay Real !!!!

You always keep it real Terry happy to call you my friend. As always dude keep crushing brother.

Great video!

Guessing this isn’t due to Gerald’s video! I think it’s awesome that these brands bring you on these trips Terri, you deserve the opportunities. 🔥 What camera does this replace in your camera bag?

Great video and good points.

Heck ya! More real talk! So glad something finally broke and we can finally have real talk! Preach!!!

Honestly it's a cheaper ZV-E1. Don't remember the ZV-E1 causing such a fuss. One could almost think Sony controls the camera influencer space.

People really shouldn’t be upset about creators going out on these trips to review new gear… we should aspire to reach the same level of influence! Besides id prefer if people I subscribe to and trust provide me their perspective on new gear! Don’t hate the players!!! 💪💯🗣️

Well said bro! It's your job as long as you're honest it doesn't matter.

Hi Terry, important video to emphasize your personal view in that dicussion that is heating up more and more. Do you have to return the camera and afterwards buy it for your use?

Well the S9 is for me. A small channel creator, makIng shorter videos. 1080p is just fine for me. My Rode shotgun mikes don't use a hot shoe and I don't shoot flash. Constant studio lights or outside ambient. And an EVF is almost useless to me because I wear glasses outside. So, while I have used a viewfinder in the past, I don't anymore. Honestly the S9 might be too small for me. With big, shaky hands I actually prefer my S1 with the battery pack for still photography. But the S5II is my go-to for video and the S9 form factor would be great for travel, using my existing glass. I think Panasonic got this right for creators. Prolly get one at some point. Thanks for the review Terry.

does this camera offer phase detect auto focus in HD 120 fps slowmo?

Thank you, you just provided the best feed back on the product without the sweet marketing bullsh**. it's a camera that has been made on market research to target a specific target audience. That's take decisiveness from panasonic to make thoses choice to go get thoses buyers. Like you say not for everybody (and not for me for sure). But may be good for small/amateurs videos creators.

Man working around the roadblocks and figuring out how to make the camera work for your use case is part of the fun! My A cam is a Sony a1 and I have as much or more fun shooting with the Zv-e1 because on my A1 I have the availability at the press of a button to change settings. With the zv-e1 I have to think a bit more about what I’m doing because there aren’t all of the dials and custom function buttons. That being said, I reach for my A1 when I am shooting professionally because of its ease of use which is exactly what you’re saying here… I don’t get the shade…

Thanks for the review

Definitely appreciate the honesty Terry. This is the first review I've seen for the S9 that has felt truly honest and not influenced by Panasonic, even though I will give all the creators the benefit of the doubt that there was not some special agreement with Panasonic. To elaborate on what I mean a bit more - and I'm happy to be proven wrong here - I think it was the conflagration of hype and overly jubilant reviews that gave the air of bias and influence in favor of Panasonic, over a product that on paper feels like an elevated vlog style camera akin to the Sony ZV-E1. And to go a bit further with that, thinking back on the release of the ZV-E1 and similar cameras, there was nowhere near as much hype and adulation. For me that's why this launch felt so off. I'm definitely biased here to some extent though, as I feel that in 2024 camera companies should not be releasing compact mirrorless cameras without EVFs. It simply should not be allowed. I feel the same way about fixed or limited articulation screens. And having to rig out a tiny little compact camera to get certain basic features which should be in there by default. There are some simple design choices that I cannot support in this day and age, even without using the product, and I will stick by that belief. Again though I am very appreciative for the honesty and if everyone who has tested this camera truly does love it, then that IS awesome!!

Thank you Terry for a truly honest take on WHO this camera is targeted to!

Very true words thank you for this video terry

I must have missed the drama on this camera. Good I like being out the loop and liking what I like.

RESPECT!! Just gained a sub 🙂

Missing hot shoe makes this a led light camera for video, and photo, for people who don't use strobes anyways....it's gen z totally 😂 can't wrap our heads arround that, can we? 😂😂😂😂

Terry Shillfield bowing down to the Lumix god... JK, solid video brother. Not the camera for me, but I can see why it's here.

Terry, does this camera have something (other than manually reducing the shutter speed), to reduce banding?

This is a weird time in the creative space, i watched Gerald undones video not so long ago, and hearing you start the video off with the opening sequence really felt like there’s tension. Honestly I’m my God Honest Opinion, and this is no offense to any RU-vidrs, Can we please go back to 2016-2018 filmmaking, where everybody would stop talking about specs and who’s the camera for, and just show us dope creations with that said camera, isn’t that what it should be all about as “Creators” seeing what each individual can create with that said piece of gear, real time use and showing us, the appropriate likes and dislikes in the field. Feels like everyone’s caught up in this Internet Influence day and age

I don’t feel that anyone has the right to criticize your trip. This is your job. It is a work trip. Should everyone’s work trips be open for public scrutiny? Perhaps if they’re paid by tax dollars: but in free industry and capitalism, it isn’t anyone’s damn business.

Stop wasting your time watching influencers

Love it when you refer to yourself in the 3rd person 😊👍

Bravo Bravo Terrry! Drop The MIC! Real Talk! Lumix S9 adding to my collection of cameras of S5, S5markIIX!

I am confused. If I were looking for this type of camera in this price range, why would I not look at the Sony ZV line of cameras and avoid all the shortcomings?

He's confused why people are butthurt over a hybrid that can't video without overheating and can't take photos without rolling shutter / LED lighting artifacts.

I am glad that I found your channel. I agree It would make sense if you already had the Lumix S5 II. as a walking-around or travel camera.

As we say in the motorcycle community - you can't ride a spec sheet. I love my S5ii's, and would still love to try this camera. Well said, Terry.

Good points. Thanks for your video.

I want and will be buying this camera just because some ppl have a problem with it. This thing is going to be amazing for live music. Both video and photos. Even portraits are going to be badass. I own 2 G cameras already. Can't wait to get this one.

To me, it just looks like Panasonic's attempt at the Sony a7c. Of course you'll have to make some concessions with the smaller form factor and cheaper price. You'd be hard pressed to find a new full-frame camera at that price point. But like the a7c, as much as I like it, for just a few hundred more, you could get a better overall camera in the A7IV or the s5ii.

So here's the thing .. me trying to budget for the S5IIX (my dream camera for what I do) is hard. My channel just isn't there yet, and I am not offering services right now (on the horizon). But I do shoot both photos and video a lot. Pretty much everyday. I just picked up a vintage film camera as well. Anyway let's discuss: The shoe - every day no big deal. I haven't used a flash gun in about 10+ years. As far as audio, yeah would be nice for a digital mic - but truthfully how often are we really caring audio on an everyday basis. If so, rode/ dji/ Sennheiser and others offer wireless that will plug into the 3.5 port. 90% of the time the environment is just to noisy to use the audio (unless your like me in the woods alot). My solution would be to attach a zoom recorder. Audio backup that is clear, plus a feed to the camera to sync later. Or if your a vlogger, rode still has some good mics that plug into the 3.5. Headphone - truthfully the only time I use headphones is when I'm editing or doing something where audio precision is necessary (band / music, interview). I've yet to run into anyone vlogging, capturing memories, etc wearing headphones. EVF - 80% of cameras dropped this feature. If you wear glasses, they can be a pain. If ytour worried about an EVF, I am sure you can find a Hoodman that'll fit. Your phone has no EVF. how often do you capture with your phone? Record limit - on fence. 90% of the time, my clips are 3 minutes (if I'm talking) or less. B-roll 8-30 seconds. This camera is not aimed to be a studio or desk setup camera. Stabilization - with the exception of my GoPro, none of my cameras have it. And so far no one has matched GoPro's level. We can work around it. Grip - well seems they partnered with smallrig, and there will be cages and grips coming out. Your phone is flat. I don't see many with grip attrachments on their phones. What I don't see in these videos: Audio meter? Would be nice to see if I am peaking or too low for whenever I do use a mic. Luts - preview or can I bake it into the video. Auto focus - was it pre the new firmware or was it the new firmware. Don't seem to see anyone mention video autofocus. With all that... The S9 would be a great upgrade to my first gen 2019 zv-1 that I totally rigged out with a cage, top handle, light, mic, monitor, etc for shooting studio work (but I kinda miss how small it used to be for my outdoor adventures). The S9 would be an everyday camera. Cause even my Nikon D3100 draws too much attention at times. If I had to choose just one for everything the S5IIX with new firmware hands down. If I had the funds - both the S9 and the S5IIX easier to color grade if both had the same profile / luts. Right now I have to edit every clip. If I don't get into client work (lot to think about right now) - I might look at the S9. One more thing about the time limit - I have a feeling that if it becomes a major sticking point, they may just have a firmware update to turn off the limit if desired. I had 2 cameras with time limits and I just kept recording and leaving the camera on for 1hr before it shutdown or stopped recording. This was true if my little Nikon contact camera I used to have.

This video laid for my Panasonic.

Isn't funny how on one hand, Paid photographers will yell to the High Mountains how Gear Doesn't matter, then the S9 comes along and that is the only thing that Matters.

I would have bought the S9 but I already bought the S5ii a couple of months ago and love it. The truth is that I do like the EVF but I almost never use it. I would prefer it on a manual focus only lens but i use the screen magnification square on the back screen most of the time when in manual focus mode anyway.The real issue for me would be the lack of flash for stills. Video users can attach a rechargeable light that fits in the hot shoe. I don't mind carrying the S5ii in a small bag however and it has weather sealing which i have yet to hear if the S9 is weather sealed or not. Pocketable means that you will most likely bring it with you every where- every day and that makes it worth every penny. the LUTS button feature means WAY less time editing on a computer and that brings the fun factor WAY up. I think this is supposed to be a Fun camera not meant for commercial work though I'm sure it is very capable. Thanks for being so fair and not worrying what anyone else thinks.

wait! what? so much anger on a camera?seriously? well maybe it's time to hate my microwave🤪

Facts brother! Lot of people say I don’t talk about the cons but they don’t watch the end of the video where I mention the price, mechanical shutter, record limits, and the lack of a hotshoe 😂 Great meeting you in Japan though👏🏼 But the S9 is so much fun to use! Yeah price is a bit much but as a professional filmmaker this made taking photos again! Especially when I wouldn’t consider myself as a professional photographer but the workflow of taking photos and the app is amazing 🔥 Trip I took after Japan with my wife, she said this is the fastest she has ever received edited photos from our trip. Plus I love hanging up our photos from our trip and this camera makes it easy👀

So how does it compare to a phone in the same price range?

I’m amazed there is so much anger coming from some creators aimed at their subscribers. Gerald Undone is right. Camera marketing is all about payola and viewers are getting wise to it. Even the appearance of bought and paid for reviews is about to upset your applecart. Which manufacturer recently told creators it would be best if they didn’t disclose their review was sponsored? This isn’t about some stupid fucking camera, it’s about credibility. Telling folks that you took a ten thousand dollar trip, accepted some free merch but your opinions are your own strains credibility. How many folks are going to believe that? Swearing at your loyal followers ain’t going to fix what’s wrong right now.

Seems like a great camera for a niche market. Similar to Fuji-film and even the Sony ZV-E1. The tension in the creator space right now is kinda weird. I think most people with common sense can understand first look videos at press conferences are just that. First look. Not actual reviews. The fact that creators get the opportunity to see these cameras when they’re announced, I think is awesome. However they review the camera is up to them and their opinion. Ultimately us as consumers can determine whether or not this is the right camera for us. Now, for me, this is a companion camera to my S5IIX. I love the portability, form factor and the identical image to my S5IIX. It’s like the FX3/A7SIII/ZV-E1 line up. At the end of the day, buy the camera if you like it. No RU-vidr or creator should influence that.

Terry, long time subscriber here. Please try to understand and put pride aside. We get it that you have good inentions and feel you can't be bought. But you are saying Panasonic flew you to Japan, paid for flights, food, etc. While you are under no requiremnt to say anything I think it's obvious that if you were to trash the camera you would not be invited to events in the future. Otherwise why fly RU-vidrs there in the first place? Wouldn't their money be better spent elsewhere if it has no effect? This is the problem people have. So when a RU-vidr presents a view that doesn't make sense to what people want they are going to naturally think that their opinion is biased. This is not an affornt to your character this is simply human nature. You've admitted in the past that you simply love tech. So to you almost all technical advances, not matter how small or how much the price it seems more positive to you because you aren't really purchasing this tech. That doesn't really translate to a great review for people who are paying for this tech and are looking more at value. The Lumix S9 is a cool camera with some cool features. However it is NOT the camera that the majority of people wanted. So its not that its a bad camera, to most its that it symbolizes they aren't making what people really want. If there were two versions of the S9 no one would complain if one version didn't have what they wanted and the other did. Sony adressed this with the A7CII/A7CR. Had they only made one version then a lot of people would've been putt off. Some people clearly wanted more resolution but not everyone wanted to pay the price. The system and the way Panasonic wants to use influences to push their products is the problem not you. You are entering into a flawed system that is soley designed to sell stuff and no matter how good your intentions are you are facilitating that flawed system. Had you of gotten the Lumix S9 a month or two from now and given the exact same review there would've been less pushback. Obviously all companies due this but its clear the push back is coming because the response of the RU-vidrs is so different that their viewers. And attackin the viewers is not really a good look. I've been a supporter for a while. I know you're struggles with the viewers and agree the size of your chanel should be bigger. But you've got to find a way to look past the negatives and focus on more good content. I come here for Tight Shirt Terry not Testy Terry. Much love brotha!

People complain about not having an EVF, grip, hot shoe, recording limit... YOU WANT AN S5MK2! You add all these, and if they increase the price, you're gonna say ITS POINTLESS, ITS ALMOST THE SAME PRICE AS THE S5MK2!!! I don't get you all!

Hi, I’ve been watching you for what I consider a long time. Stop apologizing for what you do and how you do it. You are exceptionally good at what you do and it’s rather clear nobody is going to tell you what to say and how to say it.

i feel ya!!! i got the same about the lumix S5 ....a bunch of people say the S5 is not good..but boy the S5 is an amazing camera ...it gets the job done!!!

I agree, people are so sensitive these days, it’s crazy, things that are not for some, gets criticized, even tho they probably won’t even get the product because they can’t afford it or just because they have nothing to do, I could imagine that all of those people complaining are SO GOOD at the craft that they need a “perfect” camera, so go look for that perfect camera and stop whining about it, the S9 is great, I’m so looking forward to getting it and use it as my new travel cam along side my GX85. All cameras are great in the hands of those who know how to use them.

Ok people, if you don’t like milk then don’t drink it, but don’t hate someone who do! I believe that what Terry is trying to say about this camera. Terry stay Blessed.

I'm not hating I am getting G100 vibes with this release. I keep my GH6 for video and my Sony A7Cii for stills. Great content and thanks for keeping 100%

Honestly, I only watched Armando’s video covering the S9, and I felt I learned everything I needed to know. Great camera, but not what I’m looking for right now. 2 to 3 years from now when a potential v2 comes out and the price drop, or I can find on sale for a steal, then I’d be in the market. I like a small, compact, walk around camera that I can have on me in the case I want to capture something without feeling like I have to. I think thats what this camera is meant for when it comes to use case based on how I shoot. And I’m sure others may agree, maybe not. I did not dive into the videos or comments around this camera, but after watching Gerald’s video I am now curious, but not curious enough to dive in now, but it’s awesome you all got a chance to enjoy your time in Japan while using a new camera. Unfortunate Gerald and other were left out because of their particular perspectives. Based on my limited knowledge as to what’s going on, the backlash seems a bit unfortunate. However, I try to avoid diving in on embargo days. All the content dropping all at once can be a bit much. Appreciate all the hard work on the creators end, but as a shameless consumer of content, there is a such thing as too much. The benefit of embargo days is that you get to see the creators you’ve grown to enjoy seeing posting something. It seems like it gets to a point to where you are seeing them everyday when they’re in the hungry phase, and then they fade away after a while and you see them infrequently. Everyone has their struggles, and reasons for having to pull away. But from what I can tell you all had fun doing what you all enjoy. That’s all that really matters at the end of the day. Thanks for another one. But I do have to ask. What happened to the meat and potatoes my dude?

Not sure calling people who watch your video names is constructive. Sounds butt hurt. Also please think a bit deeper than all this controversy being over "just a camera". It's much deeper than that, I'm sure you're not obtuse enough to think this is really just "all over a camera". The camera space on youtube is your bread and butter dude, that's a very serious topic for you so how can you even attempt to say it's "just a camera". Especially when over 7 grand was dropped on you to fly/eat/have relations with your RU-vid AGENCY friends.

All of this crying about this camera makes me think that camera companies are not allowed to try and make new things. I love the idea of this camera. This would be an amazing second camera that I take every time I leave my house. Personally I have only one issue with it and it's lack of mechanical shutter. Other than that I think it's a beautiful and fun camera that has a crazy amount of features. Let them hear you Terry! This is not for professional work. This is a fun camera for everyday use. This is Fujifilm X100IV that is full frame and you can change lenses on it as well.

In today's episode of weird things that little boys on the internet cant stfu about lol. As someone not invested in this camera stuff, it's so fascinating to see how emotional people get over opinions. ESPECIALLY when Terry clearly explains himself. Truly interesting behavior. Either way, keep doing your thing, my guy.

Truly spoken, Terry!

I’m looking forward to finding the S9 on the secondary market.

Yeah, I agree with U that it's not for a camera snob, but even for one, it's attractive buy.