The G9 is still a great camera with a wealth of features! It's so easy customize to make access to its features. Press and hold a function button to get a list functions that be assigned without going through the menu system. My G9 has buttons assigned for video, 4k/5.6k video/photo, exteleconverter, image size. These allow me to quickly change modes by touch. The menu system is one of the best! All the power of the G9 is accessible. Glad you found it in 2023😊
Me too, I took it for a long weekend in the Napa Valley, and I'll post a video about it in a week or so. It was nice to travel with a much smaller and lighter camera bag.
So I am a die hard MFT user. Pushing said "limits" are a very fulfilling goal for me. And yes, I am fully aware of the small sensor set backs. But luckily technology has our back. And photography also depends on the person handling the camera. But recently I had 2 camera in my cart. The Lumix G9 and the Olympus EM1X. I went with the Olympus strictly due to 3 things : better weather sealing, phase defection AF, and I am dedicated Olympus/OM System user. Keep making MFT content please. We need more voices.
After my 1st long weekend out shooting with the G9 I'm amazed how much fun is was to use. And I've owned so many cameras in my 35+ year photo career from my Contax 35mm and Hasselblad 120 cameras to my first digital camera, a Kodak / Canon hybrid 2MP to Canon 5D to my Sony A7R III I own now. But through all these years one thing we all need to understand as photographers is that we have a voice in guiding the tools we want to have made. And by speaking up and sharing our experiences we can point the way to future tools that aid us in our creations. Thanks for sharing Cory and I plan on creating a lot more about MFT in the future.
The weather sealing claim of Olympus over Lumix is marginally better at best if at all. PDAF has never been proven to be superior than DfD in regards to stills. Video maybe a different story. As for System, Lumix has been arguably more intuitive, thus easier to use. However, if someone is use to Olympus menus, then that must be the way… µ4/3 is simply a misunderstood system by many, influencers are to blame… 🤔
I love my G9. If you haven't used a G9 do NOT underestimate it because of its sensor size. I own an S5. I have owned a 5DIII, 77D and other Canons. I also use the D500 and R7. There are very few situations the G9 can't handle as well as the others. Use good, fast glass and you're set. If you want a real bargain on an excellent camera, find a lightly used G9.
If I were you, I'd have gotten it brand new. This is one of my most favorite cameras, everything about it is just amazing. Sure, it has its limitations, but the ergonomics and the dials, and the top LCD-it's just such a joy to hold in your hand! And I still use it professionally today. I think this camera will be remembered for a long time, heck, it's already legendary at this point. And that's why if you can, get it brand new. Future proof it, buy all the accessories you can get while you can still get them; get a whole stock of batteries and chargers, and only use half of them, and save the other half for the future! I've had many cameras up to this point, and I have no doubt I'll have many more. But, in all the years to come, and when I'm old and much, much more nostalgic, this is the camera I hope to be pulling from underneath my bed to have a slow walk with. There are so many great cameras today, in terms of specs and capabilities. But to me, that's the ultimate "camera test." Is it gonna be something you'll want to be buried with? Yes.
I had a chance to use the G9 with the 12-60 lens and I was truly amazed with the image quality, the colors and sharpness was incredible. I am primarily a Canon user, R5 and R6 with Canon lenes, but the G9 had its own character, and I really loved it. The only issue I had with it was the focus in the view finder, it was a bit quirky and jumped around a bit, not as stable as the Canon. But as far as image quality, stunning results.
Bought one earlier this year to complement my GX9. Great image quality, fabulous Leica lenses, light weight, tough, and inexpensive. Many more positives but that'll do for now.
I replaced a Sony A7ii with a G9 and couldn't be happier for my style of photography. As you say the extra depth of field at open apertures is an advantage of MFT. Paired with the stabilisation for still subjects i rarely go over 1,600 ISO. If I was a pro i'd likely shoot Sony (for the AF) but as a fun shooter I find the ergonomics and small package of G9 means it's a camera I have with me more often. Yes FF camera bodies have got smaller but the lenses (especially zooms) are still huge by comparison. Affordable lenses tend to be better quality on MFT too as they don't need to resolve corner-to-corner sharpness over such a large area.
Great "testimony" on your MFT use. When I purchased my G9 I also decided to invest in a basic 2 lens kit but with the Leica lenses (12-60 & 50-200) and those 2 are equally good compared to my Zeiss zoom's I have for my A7R III.
I just did the same! My use case is as a (semi) permamently fixed 'studio' camera behind a teleprompter, for recording tutorials, and I didn't want to commit a GH5 or GH6 to that. I was using a GH4 with a dreaded microHDMI port, and I bought the G9 solely because it has a proper *full size* HDMI out. I found one used for just £250, with a broken LED screen (don't need it - I have a pass through monitor). It was a bit of a knee-jerk purchase, as I knew it would be snappped up at that price, so my research was minimal. It arrived this morning and I am blown away by it, after just 30 minutes of tinkering. I can use my lenses and dummy battery, and for another £45 I can add a grip, which makes battery access easier when the camera is mounted (if ever I need it as a third camera on location). It's my used best purchase of 2023 (so far)!
Having used a GX9 (which I still love and won't sell) I bought a G9 recently, used in excellent condition at a great price I'm impressed but like using any different camera, there's a learning curve I didn't have to buy any lenses because I've those already. Going Mirrorless full frame or even apsc would have been expensive plus lenses. I'm just an enthusiast, so mf3 is perfect for what I do Thanks for sharing 📷👍
Been using a G9 with 2 Olympus Pro Lenses for about a year (8-25mm F4, 40-150mm F4). Great Camera and so underrated!! I use DXO PhotoLab Elite which is like getting a Sensor upgrade for the G9!! AF-S is great. Layout, controls, and ergonomics are Stellar!!!
For what you photograph, why did you select the Olympus lenses you did? What reasons were important in this decision for you? (Great info for others looking at lens selections)
@@Fotogs I shoot mostly Scenic/Landscape with my G9 Kit; often on walking/hiking trails in the woods - “Woodland Photography”. Both Lenses are small light and weather sealed. I have been in a steady drizzle with them, and, too close to powerful waterfalls - zero issues. In Landscape Photography depth-of-field is a must. F5.6 in Micro 4/3 is F11 in Full frame. I have gained 2 stops over my Nikon D850 Kit; which makes up for the noise difference in formats. F4 Lenses are often at their best between F4 and F8; which is especially true for these 2 lenses. This yields critical depth of field for landscape of F8 - F16 (full frame equivalent) with no diffraction. F2.8 full frame lenses will generally see diffraction begin after F8, and diffraction very often becomes noticeable between F11-F16+. The 8-25mm is equivalent to 16-50mm in Full Frame field of view, in 1 high quality fixed aperture zoom. The 40-150 is equivalent to 80-300mm in 1 high quality fixed aperture zoom. I have a lot of focal length covered with just 2 lenses!! The 40-150mm is weak at the long end, stopping down to F5.6 fixes that. IBIS (Image stabilization) in the G9 allows me to hand-hold at slower shutter speeds - really not missing F2.8 or faster. Dual IBIS does not work - you need an Olympus body for that. Regardless, the IBIS in the G9 works just fine for my purposes.
@@mikeyc7072 I also settled on a similar "all purpose walk-around" kit: the Olympus 8-25 and the Panasonic 35-100 f/2.8. (I was waiting and waiting for the 40-150 f/4 PRO to come out). The Panny is awesomely sharp! (I also have the 40-150 f/2.8 PRO).
I have but have temporarily misplaced my G9. This is a great all around M43 body. It was designed as the LUMIX flagship photography body. It succeeds on many levels. It has 5.5 (I think) stops of IBIS. Big help. Love L Monochrome D setting! The body provides multiple choices for video. More choice than I actually use. I do short video clips. The G9 can more than handle any video needs I may have. The DFD is more than adequate for my photography. I’m sure when Panasonic announces the G9 Mii or G10 it will have phase detection added to the autofocus. That will help with the video. The G9 is the biggest M43 body I own. It is still light enough to carry around all day, with several lenses, and not have my back crying. The technology packed into the body is still more than adequate to produce stunning images. The fact that you can buy this body used for ~ $6-700 makes it a steal. I purchased this body new and is one of the best bodies I own. Mask On Nurse Marty
Hey Marty, do you ever find that the G9 is a bit *too* big for comfort? I'm using an E-M5 MkIII (with the optional grip) and I'm interested in the ergonomics of the G9, most notably the grip, larger & higher res EVF, AF joystick.
@@Centauri27 Centauri27 the G9 is a large camera. M43 bodies used to be small and light. The G and GH bodies are no longer small. They are, relatively speaking, light. The bodies are made out of plastic. Plastic=light. The real weight savings are in the glass. Smaller focus circle means smaller and lighter lenses. If walking the street all day this body is not too heavy or large. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Informative video and some good pics! I shoot with a G7 and love micro-43. When I need to throw my kit on my back for the motorcycle or shoot some street, the small, lightweight body is a joy to work with.
Just bought a new G9 body to complement my GX9. Brand new it cost less the GX three years ago. Fabulous camera and with the Leica lenses it does everything my much loved Nikon 750 can do with half the weight and a few more features.
Could you write something about the differences, the quality of the photos compared to the GX9. I have a GX9 and I'm wearing the intention of buying G9. I don't know if it's worth it. Maybe spend more many to the EM 1 mark III to buy it? I have olympus 100-400mm and I mainly photograph birds and wildlife.
MFT provides the best balance of performance and practicality in the history of photography and the G9 is a no-compromise pro body. The fact that you can get a NEW one right now for a mere $900 (today, anyway--that's 1/2 its intro price) makes it one of the greatest values ever. I have eight MFT lenses, covering 12-800 EFL, including the Leica 8-18 and 100-400 plus the Lumix G X 35-100 f/2.8 and I can produce museum-worthy prints at any size with any of them. I can't imagine hauling around even APS-C glass, much less "FF" or MF, covering anywhere close to that massive range. Not that it's really necessary, but the rumored G9ii would raise the bar even higher. The point is, that bar's already more than high enough for virtually any photographic need!
After buying my canon r7 there is just no way i could go back to my gh5. The autofocus with subject detection on the canon is awesome. Ive been tempted to try an OM-1 to reuse my m43 lenses but will wait for next revision before trying again.
I still have mine although I rarely pull it out. I find it to be a good street photography camera. However, it is pretty much the same size if not slightly bigger than a full frame Sony and Nikon. The lenses are indeed smaller, but that's not the same as the body. I kept the G9 because for product photography that high res mode which gives you 80 megapixels is legit. My on the go is the GX85 for true portability and the Nikon Z6 ii for those times I need the benefit of a full frame.
G9 is my favorite camera, well, apart from my old Nikon film cameras. G9, just like those 80's SLR's, just feels right. The GH series went too video specialist and lost that true hybrid nature of the GH1 and GH2. The G9 is a real hybrid in that it is excellent at stills, but still excellent with casual video. When getting serious about video I reach for the GH5 M2, but as an everyday carry around camera, it is G9 all day, every day. I love the top screen, love the feeling in the hand. Really looking forward to the much rumored G9 M2 with PDAF. I will then be in camera heaven if it retains the things that make the G9 so likable. BTW, I have Zeiss classic lenses in Nikon F mount. I am able to use them on my Nikon film cameras as well as on Sony and MFT. I love the Zeiss look, and I get the choice of both the Zeiss and the Leica look on my Lumix cameras. Long live the G9 and the creative choices that camera gives us. As to bokeh, there are just as many scenarios where greater depth of field is required as scenarios where shallower depth of field is desired. MFT (same size as 16mm film) gives me plenty enough blurred backgrounds. Saying that MFT does't give good bokeh just shows the user doesn't know how to get the most out of a camera, and how to make any and all formats shine. They all have a set of advantages as well as disadvantages.
All great points, thanks for sharing! I just got back from Vacation and so many times I used my G9 just because I just like using it more, and I didn't need 40+ MP files for vacation photos from my Sony.
The G9 is a great camera and produces fantastic results in photo and video and i think it gets overlooked because its micro 4/3rds but i have the GH5s the G9 and a G80 and find that they all are very capable cameras people just upgrade to the newest and greatest thinking that it will make them a better photographer/videographer instead of learning the camera that they have because you can achieve great results if you do.
I own both the G9 (5+ years now) and the GX9, great street camera, and previously the G7, which I gave to my daughter. These are all great cameras, have many, many awesome photos and videos, that provide great memories! But, hearing the rumors about, perhaps, a new upgraded G9 II, which would add phase detect auto focus to an already great focusing camera, I might that hard to resist. Plus, I already own many great Leica lens for these cameras. Thanks for the concise, excellent video!
I'm glad you liked the video. I'm also hoping for a G9 II also as my main "fun" camera. for most of my paid shoots I take my Sony A7RIII. but for my own works for enjoyment I gravitate to the G9 every time. Even with the lower resolution sensor.
The best camera is the one you have with you. Sure for all that quality full-frame brings, do you take this camera with you every single day? If not, you're probably gonna get all the great pictures with the camera you can carry with you all day every day, no hassle. Thats why I love m43
I just sold my Canon R5 and assorted lenses(both native RF and some adapted Tamron EF), bought a G9(used), the 10-25/1.7(new), and the 100-400(used). I then put about $3k in the bank from the price difference. Sure, the Canon did better at high iso(anything 6400 and under isn't worth worrying about with modern noise reduction), but in a fraction of the size, weight, and cost, I have a weather-sealed kit that can cover anything I want to shoot and fits in a small shoulder bag(ThinkTank Storyteller 10).
I've used a variety of different camera systems over the years, and Lumix is by far my favorite systems when it comes to customization, features, and ergonomics. The stabilization is class leading. I absolutely love my G9! However, you mention in the beginning about is small and compactness, and towards the end you say it is certainly a bigger camera. If anyone is looking into the micro 4/3 system for the smaller size and weight benefits, this is NOT the camera for that. In my opinion, this is the only drawback to the G9.
I'm glad you added that. You're right the G9 is no smaller than my Sony A7R III camera body. Especially when I compare it to my Daughters OM-D Mark IV it seems a whole lot bigger. At least the lenses are smaller. Comparing the Leica 12-60 and 50-200 to my equivalent Sony lenses the 24-70 and 70-200 and 200-600 (that's as close as my focal length lenses get in similar mount types) The Lumix set is SO much easier when I'm traveling. Overall I like the Lumix, for certain types of photography, but I'm keeping my Sony's too.... You wouldn't believe how overrun my home is with camera gear.😆
@@Fotogs the G9 has an essential top screen. Reason why it is the biggest of m4/3 gears. But I love it. I get an OM1 which is a flagship too, but I don't feel so comfortable than with the G9
The only comment I would make is the body, which certainly isn't small. The lenses, however, are, plus they're cheaper. I just wish the body was smaller.
It's funny I have the similar thoughts on that one too. It's still smaller than my old Canon 5D M3, but larger than my Sony A7R III. But also if if was any smaller, I would loose the incredible feel and grip of the camera which is a major plus in my mind to the overall build of the camera. If smaller is vital to my kit. I end up bringing my Lumix G7. But again I loose what I love about the G9. lol Oh well... Like they say, you can't have it all. (Thanks for adding to the conversation!)
I had a G9 and loved it but so much of my photography is low light bird photography where the phase detect and exponentially higher noise were impossible to overlook. For everything else it was awesome and I still maintain the controls (hardware and software) is better than anything available today. An updated G9 with the PD from the S5ii would make this a viable lightweight travel setup. I also always though the Leica Lumix lenses played second fiddle to the offerings from Olympus which I attribute mostly to the bias against variable aperature lenses. I loved the pop and the rendition of the Leica lenses especially the 8-18 which had an intangible quality. (BTW, I'm not saying the Olympus lenses were bad, just that the Lumix's didn't get the respect I think they deserved - I had the Oly 60mm Macro and it was amazing.)
Any more with software like ON1's NoNoise AI 2023 I have no reservations using the G9 at high ISO's anymore. The G9 can hold up right along with my full frame Sony gear on the same shoot's.
@@Fotogs I use it for my wedding & event videos mainly, but have also used it when shooting my music videos, usually using Cine D, Sharpness turned slightly down, contrast -4, saturation -5, noise reduction -3, usually.
I love my M43 kit and the lenses I own. When it comes to bokeh, I really dont need THAT much bokeh untill I want to shoot a portrait. But then again, I just pull out my sigma 56mm f1.4 I get more than enough of that beautiful bokeh with that lens. So yeah, you can still get great bokeh on mft with the right lenses. Than there is high iso noise and to be honest, I rarely shoot in low light and the IBIS makes out for it for non moving subjects. Plus its really compact and fun.
I bought a G9 last year because of the very good price and the fact that as a camera it is still extremely good for stills and now also video with the latest firmware updates. My only issue is I can no longer find an L bracket for it, no one makes them anymore.
Apply the latest firmware update to the G9 and the Panasonic lenses, and you will have an incredible value, especially since you can get a used G9 these days at a great price since the G9II came out. I am choosing NOT to upgrade to the G9II because I shoot mostly stills and don't really need dual pixel AF, even when I shoot video. The latest firmware updates have improved the AF speed in this camera. Just to make sure I'm not steering you wrong, I just shot a video of myself walking to and away from my G9 and it looks great. Is dual pixel better for video? Yes, but for occasional video recording the G9 just fine. I can even use it professionally for real estate videos.
Picked one up last week, for some reason I just can’t get on with it, got three lenses (couldn’t believe the size of the 45-175.. so small!).. I don’t know maybe it’s just me 🙄😁, liked and subbed 👍
The Lumix is new to me too. My main rig is a Sony A7R III but when I have my whole lens kit and a back up Sony body. my backpack weighs a TON and my 50 year old back doesn't like it. So I needed to find another option for hiking.
Thanks for the video. I have the E-M5 Mk III and GX7 and was intrigued by the features (and price!) of the G9. I have several of the larger Olympus PRO zooms and was wondering if they would handle better on the G9. I really like the feature set and menu layout of the Lumix cameras. My only hesitation is whether I'd feel the G9 is TOO big (it's huge for a Micro Four Thirds camera!).
I would say that yes because of the larger size it handles large optics very well, especially if you affix the additional grip. But then by doing that your camera might as well be a regular SLR (with a mirror) because it get’s so big. So it depends on what your threshold breaking point is for having a large camera.
the whole bokeh thing is silly- and now there are ways to enhance the out of focus parts of the photo digitally. So the bokeh argument is more out of date than the g9
Totally agree, it's so easy to soften a background in Lightroom, Photoshop, or whatever editing software you use. And even though the G9 is an older camera it's still a lot of fun to use as a 2nd camera, or at least I enjoy it. I understand it's not for everyone.
@@itsacookie1 In photography's context, it's not fanboyism cope at all, it's just obvious logic : - You can always compress data to a lower res level (i.e with loss), be it in term of codec (WAV→MP3 for sound), as much as you want, in a perfectly controlled manner. Thus, you can always blur what you want, as much as you want, since it's a lossy/resolution-degrading process . It's a *Deductive process* . Factually, it's already working, so what are you talking about? Facts & copium are oxymoronic. - You can't decompress/upscale while gaining resolution/data (MP3→WAV, JPEG→RAW, 240p→8K etc), i.e what would be the reverse. IA doing it is basically "best guessing", which can be very effective, but still not being mathematically accurate, as it's an *Inductive process* ; thus also, it won't be as reliable depending on the gap between the initial res & the target one. In video, the same principle applies, but it's just much less feasible & practical so far to blur a part of each frame. However, it's a matter of computing power & ergonomics rather than actual theorical limitation, where the opposite is radically different. So, factually, it's infinitely possible in 1 direction (64K→144p if you want), yet very limited on the other & always guess-based. Therefore, the argument in favor of deeper depth of field (M4/3) is none of the copium you're bringing; which then makes YOU the irrational fanboy here.
(5:00) M.Zuiko Pro glass are hard to beat, and compare well to any of the Lumix G Leica lenses. The Nocticron vs the M.Zuiko Pro 45mm/1.2 comes to mind. Also, the M.Zuiko 75mm/1.8 is considered to produce the sharpest images out of any µ4/3 lens… As a µ4/3 user myself, I often find it difficult to choose between the M.Zuiko Pros and the Lumix G Leica’s… 🤔
I have many older Olympus lenses for my old OM-1 and still adapt them onto my Sony because they are such fun old lenses to shoot with. And the New Olympus lenses have tempted me many times when I want to add a new lens in my collection. I love the 2 Leica lenses I have and use, but the constant apertures of the Olympus Zooms are nice to have. All my Sony FA mount lenses are constant aperture as well as all the Canon L mount glass I used to own for my 35mm film gear. And for the pro photogs they are a must have item for the most part.
@@Fotogs That is why I also chose the M.Zuiko Pro 12-40mm/2.8 and the 40-150mm/2.8 over the Lumix options. However, I did fairly recently add a pair of the Leica 1.7 zooms. I bit large, yes, but feels lightweight. 🤔
@@superzero4250 I just returned to micro 4/3 from FF Canon(R6, R5), and have the 10-25/1.7. WOW, what a lens! SO sharp, it's crazy. I also have the Pana-Leica 100-400 since I shoot a lot of wildlife, and it's fantastic, also.
The G9 is a great camera, but I had a lot of trouble with the viewfinder on the G9. I've used the GH2 / GH3 / GH4 / GH5 cameras with no problems, but the G9 just wasn't the same.
A very imformative review! of the Lumix G9! I'm thinking of getting one myself? I just cant decide? weather a Lumix or Olympus camera? Im a stills shooter only!
I've had the chance to use and shoot (my daughters) OM-D mark 4 and the size and shape take me back to my film days using an older OM-4 Ti and it's an amazing little camera. It's really just a personal choice, both will give you great image quality, I would recommend trying to go and find an Olympus and try it out, then do the same with the Panasonic and see which one you like best. I preferred the grip and wanted the additional video features to the G9 so that's the direction I went, but I still like to borrow my daughters Olympus because I love the compact body and simplicity of the controls.
Totally, When I shot film the Canon EF 300mm 2.8 I used on my EOS 1V was around 7,000 ( I still have that lens, but it's on a long term loan, my Dad adopted it for his camera kit.)
@@sdhute Yea... I'm a little guilty of that, This whole M43 thing started after my daughter wanted a Olympus OM-D M4 for her birthday. Then I realized how cool it was. I started with just a Lumix G7 as a 2nd video camera. Then I picked up the G9 with 12-60 and 50-200 Leica lenses because they were so good and just a fraction of the price of just a A7R V body. I figured why not...
I think you've sold me. I have been considering getting one, but already have a GX9 and a G100 which I love both. But, don't want to get rid of them. So, what to do.....?
If you would like a little more information/data I would check out www.youtube.com/@cameralabs he's got a lot of great info about the G9. And I have some images samples up on my web site as well. (link is in the info on this video) but.... if your GX9 and G100 are still serving you well, I'd just keep using them and wait until they really need replacing. It really just depends on what kind of photos you take.
So I always like to know what my fellow fotogs like to shoot, (subject matter not equipment) What do you spend time shooting when your just out and about.
You may not initially notice but that Lumix have the best colour authenticity of any camera brand, and the ability to reproduce pale violet which most other cameras see as pale bluish-white or just white (try bluebells or other such flowers), even Olympus with an identical sensor. So it's not the sensor but the "engine".
Hi, do you feel the shutter button is way too sensitive on this camera? Also, what do you think the personality in this camera is I find it to be very impersonal but it does take very good pictures. am I wrong?
It did take a while for me to get used to, but after putting 300+ photos through the camera I'm used to it now. And now I kind of wish my Sony was similar in this way.
I haven't tried the 25 yet, but a good 50mm has always been my favorite go to lens. The 55mm 1.8 Zeiss for my Sony is amazing. And I have another older Contax mount 50 1.4 Zeiss I use frequently as well.
I have a dilemma I have g7 with lots of lenes but u don't think it's work to go to g9ll but I am thinking of getting a g9 as I do photography every day but I am stuck in the middle
It's one of the best cameras ever made. There is no logical argument to the contrary. Computer software quelled the sensor wars. F.F has one trick left and that's big bokeh.
I'm amazed at how great the editing software is getting. I want to dive into all my offline old hard drives and start working on all my old images and see what I can do with them now.
@@Fotogs It really is, I've dug out some photos from Japan taken in 2014. They were on a Canon, but one of the xxxx cheaper models with the kit lens. They scrub up well!
How about the video capabillity? In terms of size I think its equal to the Nikon D7200 which I have been using for years. After that I Switched over to the Panasonic Lumix G90 and that is a good hybride camera. I know the G9 is more like a stills camera with good video functionallity...im I right? Can you say something about? Coz Im thinking to upgrade again to the G9 - a bit older camera - .
I’m happy with the video system on the G9, But… I’m a video novice so my opinion on this is highly flawed. My only experience with any video is in creating for RU-vid. I’m more of a traditional photographer more than anything else.
@@Fotogs no, not really. I've only had it a couple of months and am mostly using it for stills. What I have done seems pretty good to me. Apparently you can upgrade to 10 bit/Vlog if you want to get serious, at a small cost. From what I've read and seen, it's a very solid video camera, even without that. The down side seems to be around AF tracking compared to Sony 35mm cameras, but that comes with the obvious cost, size and weight (a bit lens dependent) penalties. There's a DP Review video on it after firmware upgrades from a year or two ago that's worth checking out.
If you. Search for better all the time you will end up broke , if you can’t take a great picture with a camera of this spec your no photographer . In 2023 it’s not a bargain but it is a great camera
I wouldn't say a "no-no"... Is it as good as my Sony A7R IV, no but I've never gotten an unusable image due to noise. Especially with software like ON1's "NoNoise" If I use that to clean up the image it's every bit as good as what I can get out of the Sony without it. The trick is finding the best tool for you that balances your needs and use case.
@@Fotogs up to iso800 it is good. even your a7riv (which i love too) has problems in this department ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mV9EU0FtU90.html
I would double check in case I am wrong. But I believe the only difference between the G9 and G9L is what comes in the box when you purchase it. The G9 is the camera (body only), the G9L is the G9 lens kit. (It comes with the 12-60 Leica lens).
