Why I'm SWITCHING from FULL FRAME to MICRO FOUR THIRDS | PENTAX K1 to PANASONIC G9

Подписаться 4,7 тыс.

Просмотров 116 тыс.

50% 1

I have finally bitten the bullet and downsized from Pentax K1 full frame to Panasonic G9 micro four thirds. I love Pentax and have being using their cameras for over 40 years. In this video, I discuss why I'm changing and demo some shots to dispel some of the common (mis)beliefs about micro 4/3 cameras.
I hope you enjoy.
------------------------------
Follow me at:
www.iansmissen...
/ iansmissen
------------------------------
Photography, video and editing
Ian Smissen
Music
On My Way Home (Sting) by The 126ers
Old Friend by Silent Partner
------------------------------
Gear I use:
Cameras
Panasonic Lumix G9 Camera amzn.to/39bpNNs
Panasonic Lumix GX8 Camera
Apple iPhone Xs
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
Lenses
Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens amzn.to/3bnvsl4
Panasonic Lumix 35-100mm f/2.8 Lens amzn.to/3a9bXMG
Panasonic Leica 100-400mm f/4-6.3 Lens amzn.to/2QEIR09
Panasonic Leica 8-18mm f/2.8-4 Lens amzn.to/3bleWly
Panasonic Leica 12mm f/1.4 Lens amzn.to/2vIylO5
Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens amzn.to/2xXgNhO
Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 Lens amzn.to/3blBXEU
Filters
Nisi V5 100mm Kit (now superseded) V6 Starter Kit: amzn.to/39cELmf
K&F Concept ND2-ND32 Variable ND Filter amzn.to/2J9QWG0
Tripods
Jobu Design Algonquin Tripod
Jobu Design BWG-HD3 Gimbal Tripod Head
Really Right Stuff BH-55 LR Tripod Ball Head amzn.to/39a0Dyr
Sirui N3203X tripod + Sirui K-30X ballhead
Davis & Sanford TR553-P228 Traverse Super Compact Tripod + Ballhead amzn.to/33E3nDe
Gimbal
DJI Osmo Mobile 3 for Smartphone (Combo) amzn.to/2UzyXOe
Drone
DJI Mavic Air (Combo) amzn.to/33LhN4v
Audio
Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Microphone amzn.to/3bgWnij
Rode SMARTLAVPRode Microphone for Smartphones amzn.to/2UyIZ2p
Rode VMGHORode VideoMic On-Camera Shotgun Microphone amzn.to/2Usiify
Zoom H1N Handy Recorder - amzn.to/2UdqUI2
Apple iPhone 5
Camera Bags
Mindshift Gear Backlight 26L amzn.to/2xhbk59
Tarion RS-01 Canvas Photography Bag amzn.to/2UzBdFc
LowePro Sling amzn.to/2WBvUYA

Опубликовано:

16 окт 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 794

@tonygarrett7214 2 года назад

This is the first time I have heard a logical and sensible argument for changing your camera gear. Some people become obsessed with chopping and changing equipment with the focus on parading the “latest and greatest” kit. I’m a wrinkley with arthritic hands and you have clearly demonstrated that you can change gear and not diminish your photography at all. Those new to photography and the more experienced in the art ought to view your video before they consider their equipment needs. Many thanks for this excellent video.

@IanSmissenPhotography 2 года назад

Thanks Tony. Glad you found it useful. …and thanks for reintroducing “wrinkly” to my lexicon…been a long time since I heard that one 😜

@TL-xw6fh 5 лет назад

You made the right choice! Any disadvantages of M43 is way, way over blown by people who never use or own M43 cameras. I personally have M43 and a Nikon D750, but my go to camera is the Olympus E-M10.2. Why? Because I can take fantastic images and especially in situations where I find it difficult to use my D750. I do a lot of street and travel photography and the D750 plus lenses is a serious issue for size, weight and not being able to be discrete in the way I have to take images.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

t Lim Thanks for watching and your comments - much appreciated.

@kalimarus 5 лет назад

I have the same combo and love the m43 for travel. The livecomp and bulb features are also quite fun. I’m also a former Pentax user having used the K3/5/7 for a decade.

@dieseldavey 5 лет назад

Well said yes I was a idiot and listened to the bloggers about mft dying and sold my Olympus gear and I can say it was the biggest mistake I have made (photographically wise) 😥 I now have Sony gear that sits in the cupboard as the lenses are all to big to carry round.

@ivankeppl 5 лет назад

Cannot agree more. Same here.

@qotsajr 5 лет назад

I am stunned and elated the Sony crowd has not passed through here. Nikon D200 and Oly EM5 mk2 here. Love M43! Truly underrated format.

@noheadlights 4 года назад

I just switched from Sony full frame to Panasonic G9. Sony builds great cameras (with shitty menus). But lens prices are ridiculous and the weight is more than I want to handle.

@ScrattleGG 4 года назад

did you enjoy your decision now it has been a few months

@stevearita3267 4 года назад

I actually had both systems, Sony A7R4 and Lumix G9. Ended up trading the G9 and lenses (100-400 mm, 12-60 mm both Lumix Leica) including a Fuji X100F, to purchase Sony lens. While I enjoyed the Lumix cameras and system, the focusing was still just not as accurate as Sony and the IQ is still better then the Lumix.

@IskanderVFX 2 года назад

sony got the worst software ever!

@guyroberts4181 5 лет назад

Welcome to a fantastic format, and I hope that you will be as satisfied as I am. I have used the 4/3 format exclusively since I left 35mm film for digital. I liked the idea that Olympus and a few others started with a clean slate and looked at the digital sensor and decided that near telecentric lenses were important and then came up with the optimal size of sensor. My film camera was a Canon A1, and my digital camera is an Olympus e5, 12 mp dslr. I honestly don’t see why there is such a perceived problem with the 4/3 sensor. I am not a working professional but I have sold prints via Fine Art America 30” x 15” from a cropped image. I also have prints that large at home on my walls, and they are perfectly fine, not grainy or banding or soft.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Hi Guy, thanks for watching and your comments - both much appreciated :-)

@christophergrundy5307 5 лет назад

It looks like you have made the right choice for your needs and preferences. Logically reasoned and well presented. You make a strong case for MFT.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Thanks Christopher. I'm happy so far (but haven't sold any Pentax gear...yet...). Cheers, Ian

@TheGazmondo 5 лет назад

One of the few intelligent appraisals of the strengths of M43 it’s uses in specific circumstances ! Beautifully paced and delivered .

@n1k1george 4 года назад

Dedicated 43 year Nikon shooter here: The siren song of M43 is luring me towards Olympus. I am about to give in.

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

Tom Burchill Have a play with a few models and see if they meet your needs. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

@rickkoloian4179 4 года назад

Amateur photographer who is picking up hobby after a 25 year break & will miss FM2N & F2, but moving to Panasonic M4/3 based on cost & quality.

@WOLFTICKVIDEOS 4 года назад

I've only been shooting Nikon for 12 years but I already use the Canon m-50 for youtube. Thinking about going Micro 4/3 instead of investing any further into the m-50 or Nikon Z mount. What to do.

@evshrug 4 года назад

I shot a pretty slim Pentax in film days. I don't use the long/fast glass that Ian does here, so size/weight wasn't as big an issue for me as it was for Ian. Even so, Olympus won me over to 4/3rds because of the in-body image stabilization, AND the ability to adapt almost any film lens to the mount (still with IBIS), great color rendition, and ergonomics. 8 MP was plenty for 8"x10" and enlargements when you view it from far away enough to see the whole picture. The self-cleaning sensor is really effective, and it gave me confidence to change lenses and use my camera for years without requiring service/sensor blowers (which all suck). I have to admit though... several of the m4/3rds lenses are small enough that I can put one or two different primes in my jacket pockets, wear my camera on a sling, and go bagless on a lot of shoots with a lot of capability. Flash forward to November last year... Now, Panasonic has IBIS, nice JPEG color, a few stops worth of improvement in ISO performance while still stepping up to 16 or 20MP (more freedom to crop), and you really can't beat Panasonic for a stills/video hybrid. Olympus' new M5 mkIII gives Panasonic's models a run for their money though, and is almost Panasonic's equal except Panasonic does have nicer menus for the less common settings. The Olympus' autofocus is really interesting, with Phase-detect AF (like film cameras and 4/3rds) and Contrast Detect AF (like all "live view" cameras today) providing more autofocus compatibility and better Continuous AF, but Panasonic's CDAF is extremely competent and I have no complaints for most situations. Sony has some cool rangefinder form-factor models, nice sensors, and also have models with both CDAF and PDAF, however the IBIS isn't as good, their kit lenses aren't very good, and their best glass is designed for full frame sensors (APS-C can use them) so they have the same big and heavy problems as the Pentax. I would be happy to have the latest Panasonic or Olympus models, but I think my weather-sealed, dual-control-wheel, quiet shutter, wonderful ergonomics G85 will serve me well for the next 7-8 years.

@ronmorris4983 4 года назад

Tom Burchill As a former Nikon shooter do it. I love m43 now. Would never go back.

@onthemove301 5 лет назад

Been using M43 for three/four years, at first alongside Canon 5DSr, now Sony A7R3. I like M43 for the same reasons, light on the knees and light on the pocket. Last year I took a lot of images with both systems that I didn't edit until November. To my surprise most of the keepers came from my G9, perhaps because the best camera in the world is the one you have with you. Don't get me wrong, the Sony 16/35 2.8 is better than any M43 wide angle zoom (sharpness, colour depth, exposure latitude), and Sony eye focus is great for portraits (the 85 1.4 is out of this world). But going on holiday, or hiking, my 69 year old knees don't want to carry massive weights. And the G9 produces great images for A3 printing or displaying on a 55" TV. I shall continue to run both systems.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Hi Tony, thanks for checking out my video and taking the time to comment. As I have said elsewhere, there will always be a place for different systems for different folks. Cheers, Ian

@soundknight 5 лет назад

Sony better than Panasonic? Only if you want to workout whilst being an artist at the same time.

@onthemove301 5 лет назад

@@soundknight Hi Brian, which Sony cameras and lenses do you use?

@FoivosLoxias 5 лет назад

Oh man, I am you! "I ache in the places where I used to play ". Arthritis and age turn me away from my beloved Pentax gear towards MFT. Thanks for sharing this.

@himrlkw1 5 лет назад

I thought Eric Clapton was switching formats for a few seconds.

@JoATTech 4 года назад

Eric Clapton on steroids ;).

@lovesecret0119 3 года назад

Hahahhahaha

@keithspillett7312 5 лет назад

The whole point is, that we wouldn't have known what this images were shot on had you not told us. As an old boss of mine used to say, 'if it LOOKS right, then it probably IS right'!

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Thanks Keith :-)

@keithrjoseph9528 5 лет назад

Excellent points, I'm an Olumpus user who's considering going in the other direction to a full frame mirrorless system which is around the same size as the bigger micro Four thirds system but with a with bigger sensors and more megapixels. I love the Olympus but when paired with pro lenses the weight savings are negible when compared to a full frame with native lenses.

@Collingwoodharbour 5 лет назад

I made a similar decision about 9 years ago when I purchased my first 4/3rds camera (Panasonic GF1). I, like you, started with Pentax (SV purchased in the 1960's followed by the LX in 1984..amazing camera with a removable prism and light metering through a semi-transparent mirror right off the film). I transitioned to Nikons (film and digital) but after having a stroke in 2009 realized I could no longer handle the weight of the larger lenses. I've shifted to the Olympus cameras for stills (with Panasonic GH's for video) but also love the 100- 400 Leica lens. I recently picked up the Olympus EM1X and have absolutely fallen in love with it's features. I don't mind the larger form factor (I always pick up the vertical grip anyway) and have found the pro-capture mode amazing. It's like taking pictures in the past. Taking much of my kit with me as we travel is invaluable!!

@GerryBeltgens 5 лет назад

Excellent Video. Possibly the best explanation with examples of why micro four thirds is a viable option for so many of us!

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Gerry Beltgens Thanks Gerry, very kind 😀

@DaveHaynie 2 года назад

Good advice about testing the camera/lens in-store. And if you're really thinking about going to a new system (switching or even first-timing it), consider renting as well. It's funny, but getting into a system -- any system -- is like getting married, and in fact, marrying into a family. And yet we don't usually get to date! I did this a little when I switched from Canon to Olympus M43, between 2012 and 2018. I bought my first M43 camera, an Olympus Pen E-PM1, the "Pen-mini", as a replacement for a P&S camera. I used it way more than the P&S, but still, my Canons were my serious cameras. Then the original OM-D came out, and I bought one, mostly out of nostalgia, since the OM-1 has been my first real camera. That was a very good camera, but I wasn't entirely sold on mirrorless yet. Some years later, I got the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, and that really became a game changer. I gradually used Olympus more, Canon less, and got pretty similar results in most situations. What I didn't expect, though, was that off-tripod, the Olympus actually did better in low light than the Canon if your subject wasn't moving, thanks to the uncanny IBIS. This was also pushed by the fact that much of my photography is on long walks, 10+ mile hikes in the country or exploring new cities. The 25lbs Canon bag was replaced by a 10lbs Olympus bag with more lens options! Curious astronomy features. The Astro-tracer on Pentax cameras is brilliant, and they're the only ones with it. But the Starry Sky Auto Focus on the OM-D E-M1 Mark III is also unique -- the only autofocus that works on star fields. These need to be in one camera!

@BobK58 5 лет назад

Hah! I'm selling my K1 and K3 and going all in on Olympus. I have the E-M10mk2 which I pair with a Lumix 20mm pancake lens. It'll fit in a coat pocket and it's very sharp. For travel M43 can't be beat.

@DB-ez9ud 4 года назад

love my E-M5 MkII. No regrets

@godofhope 4 года назад

...Until you see the ugly CA produced by the 20mm on a Olympus body....

@BobK58 4 года назад

@@godofhope You were wrong. Loving my kit.

@barahirsring2985 3 года назад

I have the 20mm. What would you choose for your next lens for casual photography?

@ecamormex 3 года назад

I love my full-frame Canon, but I'm getting tired of carrying such a big bag with all the lenses and the body. Hand-holding it gets harder each year. I'm ready for a smaller package without compromising on quality, so I'm looking into Olympus or Lumix. I don't care if they're "going out" of business; the used market will always have parts and other gear. With a big Canon kit I find it harder to get motivated to go out and shoot, since I don't like carrying such heavy gear as much as I used to. Well, I used to no mind it much; now I'm done.

@PabloMatsumoto 5 лет назад

I totally agree. As an amateur photographer, after years loyal to Canon EOS system I switched to M4/3 and I am very happy. Not only for the reduction in size, which makes me take the camera more time with me, but also due to the hybrid photo-video capabilities.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Pablo Matsumoto Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment - both much appreciated.

@HeVsuit 4 года назад

I was thinking to upgrade from a apsc, and you convinced me to get a M43

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

I don't think you'll be disappointed :-)

@bartmaas437 5 лет назад

I used to do quite a bit of photography when I was younger but that was on film. I have had some point and click digital camera's but wanted to have a bit more control back. So the wife said I should buy a new system. Now my shoulder and neck are not what they used to be when I was twenty so I searched for something portable. I fell in love with micro four thirds. And contrary to every RU-vid commenter out there (so it seems) I am a full on amateur . I take pictures of the wife, kids and cat augmented with some travel shots. And the quality is amazing. People might whine and moan but they forget not all film was great, not every roll was developed right and not everyone's kit was top of the line. I just love taking pictures again. I hope you too continue to enjoy these nifty cameras.

@davidcroxford6285 5 лет назад

Awesome! Made the same decision about 10 months ago leaving behind 30 years of Canon shooting. There is also some seriously sharp glass in the Olympus line that marries very well with the Panasonic line. The Oly 40-150/2.8 and the 1.4 matched tc will rival anything I’d used in the Canon line at less than half the weight and physical size. It is completely possible to carry everything from 16-800 (equiv) in a small shoulder pack and still produce magazine publishable images all the time.. One other thing that I’d suggest. Check out Capture One software. IMO it has the edge over LR and I use both but def prefer C1. Nice video, well executed. Aloha!

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

David Croxford Thanks for watching my video and taking the time to comment. I am looking at the Olympus 7-14 in preference to the Panasonic 8-18 but will need a filter adapter to cope with the fixed petal hood. Cheers Ian

@DelightfulVegans 5 лет назад

Would that Oly 40-150 AF-C work as well on the G9 without support for DFD on that lens though?

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Delightful Vegans Hi and thanks for contributing to the discussion. I haven’t tested any Olympus lenses on G9 yet but will take my camera into store and test first hand before paying out $$$

@alexreay4164 5 лет назад

@@IanSmissenPhotography Hi Ian, I nice fair assessment. I use the Olympus 7-14mm for real estate work and for landscapes I love that lens in portrait. But beware, it is prone to flaring. When zoomed out, the built-in hood actually pulls further back exposing the bulbous glass, so a strong directional light, even from 90° to the side can create unwanted flare, so I'll often use my hand to shield it. It is however a very sharp lens virtually free of barrel distortion

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Alex Reay Thanks Alex, flare is inevitable with bulbous front elements but it’s usually manageable with manual/hat etc used for extra shading. Just need to be careful to avoid getting your impromptu sun shade in the frame. It looks like a wonderful lens but will need a 3rd party filter system adapter. Thanks for contributing to the discussion and sharing your experience.

@gerhardw.933 2 года назад

I was a huge Pentax fan from the film days, bought an APSC-C Pentax DSLR. For my daughter, I purchased a Panasonic GF-6, a beginner camera. But I was blown away by much better software, superior movie capability, fold-out touch screen (!), by much lighter weight. Later; I bought myself a Panasonic GF8 with 4K video capability; a few weeks ago, a pristine 2nd hand Panasonic GX8. The smaller form factor and lighter weight of cameras and lenses of M43 are fun; the system is very capable, reliable, and highly developed! M43 is the reason why the main manufacturers ditched the DSLR in favor of mirrorless cameras. Pentax offered the stand-alone Q series which they ditched after a few years. If they had joined the M43 consortium, maybe the Q series would still be alive.

@DEVUNK88 5 лет назад

The IBIS in the G9 is a game changer when used @800mm I went on a trip with the tamaron 18-400mm on my aps-c camera I had a real tough time getting an image of a common loon out on a still lake on a sunny day 400mm wasn't nearly long enough, the tamron wasn't sharp enough, and the stabilization wasnt stabile enough in a canoe. I have no doubt the G9 and 100-400mm would have gotten the shot no problem

@AlexZafer 5 лет назад

This all makes perfect sense to me. The proof is in the pudding - and your photos tell the story. I went from Canon to using Olympus and Panasonic for both personal and professional work about 4 years ago (stills and video). The dynamic range is better on the MFT. The "noise" is manageable in low light higher ISO's and actually renders very well compared to Canon. The Olympus I will say is stellar for stills, but so is the G9. The glass choice is huge in the MFT world. The results have never disappointed me. Nor my clients. A good decision for me personally and never regretted it. Your body will thank you, and you'll continue to enjoy making art pain and stress free. Hopefully. Excellent video presentation.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Thanks Alex :-)

@BarryMaskell 5 лет назад

3 primes, G85 all fits in a messenger bag - MFT is the future - FF there is still a market but its a behemoth when you travel and bad for your back

@ArrakisDunedt 4 года назад

Mirrorless is the future. My a7r2 is somewhat equivalent if I only have primes, like my samyang 18,24,45,75.. other lenses not so much but still. ;)

@bobsta 4 года назад

Both formats have their pros and cons. I had a Canon DSLR for six years and the issue I had was lugging around the weiighty camera, lenses and dedicated flash gun. In the end, I gave into the Olympus M43 ecosystem and never looked back. The 7-14 mm pro wide angle lens is a marvel of optical quality. It's the only lens I use.

@robertlavers1121 4 года назад

Having the same Pentax set-up I bought a Leica D-Lux 7, which is Panasonic M4/3 at heart, as a walk-about camera. It’s fine within certain limits but the Pentax FF is on another level of controllability, low light tolerance and fantastic detail. If you just take snaps for Instagram then ok but for quality work forget it. It makes more sense to take small lightweight primes for trips than f2,8 zooms.

@christroy8047 4 года назад

Oh one more comment - you are a very good photographer absolutely excellent wildlife shots - I'm a part time professional. Wanted to say that people are so polarized on camera gear for whatever reason. My full frame is for any low light and or my professional work - but my trusty Olympus goes with me everywhere and I love it for that. Perfect travel camera and I even sneak it in for a little professional macro work as well it's amazing for that. My full frame is expensive and yes and too damn heavy - but it's only a tool to do a job for me - nothing more. My Olympus is my amazing friend that goes with me everywhere. The main point I'm making is I wish people could just get over their gear and just get out there and shoot great photos! Kudos to the excellent photos - you've taken beautiful pics with your micro. Also you know what you are doing and personally - I believe gear is only a small part of the equation of what makes a good photographer. Sending you my best from Canada. Chris.

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

Chris Troy Thanks for your kind comments. I agree, a camera is just a tool. I’m not sure why so many people are obsessed with which brand/model. You never here a carpenter talk about which brand of hammer or saw they use or a painter talk about which brand of brush they use. I am very happy with the move to m43 mostly because it allows me to make pictures more easily due to being compact and light. What part of Canada are you from? Canada is like a second home to me. My sister lives in BC and I worked for a Canadian company for 10 years. I’ve lost count of the number of times I have been there. Seen a lot of it and love it. Cheers, Ian

@christroy8047 4 года назад

@@IanSmissenPhotography Ian I completely agree and I think if more individuals had that type of attitude, we would all certainly be far better for it. I think that comes with maturity, and hopefully people will grow out of that - I can tell you from my experience - that actual photographers do generally feel the way we do. Your point about a carpenter is a perfect analogy and I couldn't agree more. I live in Victoria, BC and love it here - beautiful island. I work for BC during the day and work in photography part time. Where do you hail from and what part of BC does your sister live?

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

Chris Troy I am from a small coastal town in Victoria, Australia. My sister lives in Lions Bay just north of Vancouver on Hwy 99. I love (your) Victoria and Vancouver Island. Been there abt 5 times and always want to go back.

@ShaneAllwood1 5 лет назад

Thank you Ian , you have just convinced me that I am on the right track, that I am about to change to Panasonic

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Shane Allwood Good luck with your decision. I spent months researching and looking at options and it’s been the right decision for me but everyone has different reasons, likes and dislikes. Cheers Ian

@wnose 4 года назад

12:21 that's a marvellous shot. Truly the best camera is the one that you have with you.

@BruceMcGrath1954 2 года назад

Thanks Ian, good to find a Austrailian review. Looking to upgrade from my canon D200 & D60 to the G9. My next set is to actually hold one in store to get the “feel” of the G9 cheers from the Latrobe Valley Victoria

@IanSmissenPhotography 2 года назад

Thanks Bruce, enjoy trying out the G9 😀

@jonathanhansen1222 5 лет назад

I have been a Pentax K-1 FF user for about 2 years now and while I love the system and the quality, the weight is often an inconvenience, for sure. Thanks for the review and comparison, because I've been considering adding a lighter system to my arsenal.

@bradleyanderson247 5 лет назад

I did a lot of photography in the 70s. Lots of B&W darkroom work and even shot a couple of weddings, gratis for friends who said they couldn't hire a professional. As I went to grad school and faced lots of professional obligations photography got lost in the shuffle. Several years ago I picked up a small digital compact for a European trip and then decided I wanted to a real camera again. Looked at all the main players and always in the back of my mind was the haunting feeling that because of size and weight, I'd leave it at home or leave it in the car trunk or... I wanted something manageable for travel, and hiking, and biking, and even skiing. And I like to carry something that's pretty inconspicuous for street photography. When the original E-M5 was released I felt it offered the best compromises for my needs. I've been shooting m43 since. Though I still ski a lot and don't want to admit it, I'm kind of an old guy. I'm not as steady holding a camera as I once was. And I don't want to carry heavy gear. And I don't want gear to get between me and my family and friends when traveling. It's really worked well for my uses. All of the systems and sensor sizes present compromises with advantages and disadvantages. None are ideal for everyones needs and we are blessed with a huge array of photographic tools that far exceed anything available just a few years ago. And, I'd wager, far exceed the ability of most of us to see photographically.

@n1k1george 5 лет назад

After all, the best camera is the one you have with you. I'm sorry to say that my 43 year dedication to Nikon gear is nearing its end. As I've aged, I am finding it harder and harder to carry a FF kit all day. MF43 seems to be the most sensible compromise between weight/bulk savings and image quality. Yet another compelling video for this format. Thank you.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Hi Tom, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Everything in photography is a compromise - just need to find where the 'sweet spot' is for our own challenges, needs and aspirations. Cheers, Ian

@martyptx 5 лет назад

Well stated, I can’t agree more. My G9 is fantastic!

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

martyptx Thanks 👍

@beadierps14 5 лет назад

I have a K-1 and a GX9 and I'm keeping them both....

@nelsonmoreno3680 5 лет назад

Exactly.. they both have their places I grew up on film I shoot 35 mm sometimes but there are plenty of times when I shoot medium format or even 4 by 5 the problem is the Newbie Canon fanboy thinks they can get it all from one camera

@derkjanvanvugt 5 лет назад

Same for me........

@andrewgaron3428 5 лет назад

Same here. K1, K5IIs, OMD-EM5ii. Love them all. Fantastic cameras.

@keithrjoseph9528 5 лет назад

I'm going to invest in a Pentax K1 for landscapes but will be keeping Olympus omd system. Different systems for different uses

@Raysnature 5 лет назад

I made the same decision for much the same reasons about 8 month ago. I went down the Olympus path with an e-m1 mk2 originally coupled with the Pani-Leica 100-400. I did find for me the cross manufacturer thing didn't work as well as I would have liked and I ended up part exing the lens for the Oly 300mm f4. I'm more than happy with the results whilst recognising there are some areas where mft will struggle to compete against larger sensors. So no I'm not selling my D500 any time soon but the Oly setup has become my default go to. I was fortunate enough to have a play with an em1x last week and now have one on order. My back has forgiven me since not carrying the Nikon around daily even if my bank manager has his doubts.

@jonkeau5155 4 года назад

I shoot a GH5 because I do some video as well (you lose some small photo features but gain a wonderful sensor cooling system). People make a big deal about resolution of full frame vs MFT, but what I’ve found is you can upscale some in photoshop if you need more resolution without losing anything very noticeable. Let me tell people who are critics this: the most important thing for a camera when you take the shot is the ability to have a usable shot in the first place, at a moments notice, the first time. When you’re in nature or at a live event you usually can’t reshoot the shot after the fact. The image stabilization of Panasonic MFT cameras combined with excellent autofocus is what makes it great, and the image noise reduction in camera is excellent!

@kiwijonowilson 5 лет назад

Looks like the G9 a great fit for what / how you shoot and I always say its important the photographer finds the gear that fits their needs (which varies widely from photographer to photographer). Great observations regarding size and weight too - I think size and weight is so often overlooked in reviews in the pursuit of ultimate IQ IMO. I'm still really enjoying my K-1 but then I don't have a need for long focal length or f2.8 zooms and I really enjoy shooting with small primes like FA 31, FA50 and FA 77 limited (and a bunch of old lenses that still look great). The DFA*24-70 does not appeal to me currently, but when I want WR the relatively small / light DFA 28-105 does a great job (quite close to DFA*24-70 IQ but obviously slower aperture).

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Jonathan Wilson Thanks for watching and commenting 😀

@StPatrick89 5 лет назад

I decided to get back in to photography as a hobby and I bought the Panasonic Lumix G95. For me this I think was a good choice more for the cost to quality ratio. I am a little concerned about the range of lenses for this camera but so far what I have for me is a good selection. After watching your video I am even more confident that I made the right choice and I hope to soon be out in the wilderness of New Jersey taking what I hope to be some great picture.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Patrick Burnell Thanks for watching and good luck with your photography 😀

@bushguidebaz6540 4 года назад

Have to admit I really enjoyed your down to earth Australian review! No nonsense but humorous at the same time.

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

Thanks Baz, have to keep these a little bit light :-)

@bushguidebaz6540 4 года назад

Of course

@damage98 5 лет назад

I'm an amateur but I have been shooting since the days of my praktica LTL, shot on Ilford B&W and processed myself on my old durst f30 onto ilford paper. I had years of Canon crop sensor dslrs, from the first rebel XT to the 80d but once I tried mirrorless I had to switch. First to Fuji then Panasonic. I love my G9. Proper exposure in camera yields great results. I went with the PL 12-60 and for sports initially the 45-175 X, now I have the 100-300. Sharp and weather sealed for reach and sports. For casual photography I can't fault fuji, but recently I bought the A7ii and a 50mm 1.8 to go with it, plus a sigma mc-11 for my canon lenses. Can't complain there either. We are lucky that all the gear these days is better than most photographers, me included. :) Choice is good. Your bird photos are beautiful!

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Hi Brandon, thanks for watching and your comments :-)

@joealfanophotography9568 5 лет назад

Great video! I went from decades of Canon to Olympus micro 4/3. I really did like the smallness of the camera and the much smaller lenses. Over the next 5 years of shooting Olympus the longer DOF and noise at higher ISO (more so loss of detail) started getting to me for certain shooting conditions. I still have my Olympus gear but ultimately I switched to Sony. With the right lens choices you can get smaller lightweight glass and still have great ISO capabilities with short DOF. The size of my a7III with the Tamron 28/75 f/2.8 is still very small and only ounces heavier than the equivalent Olympus setup. I really did enjoy using micro 4/3 for several years but I'm happier now.

@leslawrenson 3 года назад

I haven't gone from one to the other. I still shoot with a Canon 5D & 5Dii and a Sony A7, and I still shoot with my Olympus OMD, EP3 and EPL5. I have the best of both worlds. Anyone who has ever shot with a 5D and experienced the colours and the bokeh will never vow to give up that format. Likewise, the portability of the 4/3rds format is great.

@oneeyedphotographer 7 месяцев назад

High resolution modes on micro four thirds cameras mean that every pixel position is sample for every colour channel. Good photographers make good photographs with any camera that works.

@emanuelgaydou9895 5 лет назад

Great video with helpul tips and strong arguments. Just a couple of months ago I've restarted in m43. An old GF1 and a tiny and convinient GM1. It's my new dream team cause it can be taken to anywhere, and can swap bodies or share one with my wife when we are walking around. With a 12-38 kit lens, voigtlander 40/2 (F nikonmount) and a takumar 105/2.8 or Nikkor 135/2.8 ai-s. A little side bag that no one notices, even at a musuem on last weekend I was shooting while a nearby security guard was stopping some guy with a gimbal. Nobody cares about my palm-sized GM1😉

@theparkerstudio 5 лет назад

Two legendary cameras (GF1, GM1) -- absolutely enjoyable to shoot with.

@sdhute 4 года назад

The g9 still an amazing camera today. Nothing in the price range competes!

@Cagey7531 5 лет назад

Fun fact: the latest M43 sensors have better DR than Canon APSC [even some of their FF models] Also, many of us prefer to have deeper DOF rather than shallower for the most part. The only real weakness of M43 is shooting at higher ISO - you will get noise, but it's a more pleasant kind of grain than many APSC sensors produce, and very easily cleaned up. It's a very under-rated system, mostly by those who have never actually used it.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Uncaged Thanks for your comments. My initial experience is that the DR is very good. I am yet to do any really low light shots but so far grain/ noise looks manageable. Cheers Ian

@hankroest6836 5 лет назад

@@IanSmissenPhotography For "low light" just get the 200/2.8 (with TC) for birds and the 10-25/1.7 for wide normal and you'll be laughing!

@jamesbailey4885 5 лет назад

there's no such thing as a M4/3 sensor. It's a 4/3 sensor on a micro mount.

@tamasvarga9862 5 лет назад

DR is fine compared to canon, but canon lags 2 stops behind Sony and Nikon. The weaknesses are noise and continuous AF performance- even the $3000 olympus lags behind a $1000 sony.

@thephotodl4455 5 лет назад

@@tamasvarga9862 no, they don't. at most Canon is off by 1 stop. www.photonstophotos.net/Charts/PDR.htm#Canon%20EOS%205D%20Mark%20IV,Canon%20EOS%2080D,Nikon%20D7200,Nikon%20D850,Olympus%20OM-D%20E-M1%20Mark%20II,Sony%20ILCE-7M3 but yes new m43 sensor in G9 and E1 MK2 is pretty good in its own right.

@JoeMaranophotography 5 лет назад

That Leica 100-400 lens is amazing - it was a recent purchase if mine and one of my very best!

@elaventurerosabe 5 лет назад

Very well explained. I for one look at the option of owning a full frame but its so nice to carry a Micro Four thirds kit that i cant see myself with anything else. For the outdoors is amazing to carry such a small system.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Miguel Sanchez el aventurero Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Ian

@MrNosslo 5 лет назад

did exactly the same thing a year ago...still have my K1 and lenses..don´t know why really, it´s only collecting dust nowadays...havn´t regretted the change a bit ..walking with dog and camera everyday with lighter steps now :) ..Great video !

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Mats Olsson Thanks for watching and your comments - much appreciated.

@efferoconsultingabprojects3500 5 лет назад

Compelling reasons that I agree with 100%, especially for air travel. I went down the same route but had to go back to full frame since the colour depth in the Panasonic didn't hold up. Have you had the same experience?

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

effero consulting AB Projects So far no problems but I do a fair bit of colour balancing and adjustments in post for landscapes. On wildlife looks OK for feather colours. Thanks fir watching and your comments. Cheers Ian

@slemtones 5 лет назад

I made the same decision as you, for the same reasons. I really like your real world examples that illustrate what you gain and lose by making the change. For me, full frame technology places restrictions on me that I really don't want, nor have, to endure.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Hi Surfey-Liker thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Ian

@deniscleaver7544 2 года назад

Excellent presentation and eliminates many of the questions I may of had in relation to camera weight and ease of carry, thanks. I still lean toward the Pentax K1 Mk2'

@hair2050 5 лет назад

I’m not picking a fight mate, and am glad you are happy, but. How about a A7r111. Small and light. Use a 50mm prime and a 70-200 which you can then click down to reach 300. An extension tube will get you out to 400, non? Obviously the huge advantage is full frame and lots of pixels up to 50mm. Thoughts?

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Hi David. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Thought about and looked at Sony but long lenses are very expensive. I just liked the handling on the Panasonic and the whole kit is significantly smaller (and cheaper).

@MasonWhite1994 5 лет назад

You have to apply the crop factor to the aperature as well. That lens isn't 100-400mm f/4-6.3, it's more like 200-800 f/8-12.6 full-frame equivalent

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Mason White thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Re crop factor, you are correct re depth of field but not exposure. Set up any camera, fix the same ISO and set the aperture to f/4, the shutter speed will be the same on FF, APS-C, M43 or even medium format or any lens: wide angle or tele. Depth of field is related to the size of the aperture. Exposure depends on the f-stop, which is the aperture relative to the focal length of the lens.

@craigb8379 4 года назад

Hi Peter - very good rationale and demonstrations of why it worked for you. What are your feelings now that you’ve lived with it for a year?

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

Hi Craig, thanks for watching. Pleased to say that I am delighted with the kit. The G9 is an awesome camera - great ergonomics, intuitive menus and settings, bucket loads of customisation. Sure, I can’t get the high ISO performance I got from the Pentax K1 but is is very good up to 1600 and useable at 3200 and I rarely have occasions to use an ISO that high. The dynamic range is equal of any camera I have used and with the Panasonic-Leica lenses image quality is great. AND the kit is less than half the weight I used to carry around. Cheers, Ian

@zexxonije 5 лет назад

More cameras is always better :D I have K-5IIs and I love it. Size is perfect for my hands, and combined with 17-50 2.8 Tamron it gives me everything I need. However... K-1 is something else

@terrylovejoy3147 4 года назад

Glad I found your channel Ian! Some really nice work.

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

Thanks Terry Lovejoy. Hasn’t been much activity recently due to some health issues but hope to revamp the channel soon. Cheers Ian

@aaronramos6056 3 года назад

This camera and lens combo is incredible ! You made a god choice, it's so versatile and light weight :D

@udaybhaskar448 5 лет назад

Fantastic video, very educative and beautiful images, Thanks a lot!!! Best of experience with your camera and adventures....!!

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Thanks Uday, much appreciated :-)

@CarsonsVids 4 года назад

I really enjoy the real world approach to this video

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

Thanks 🙏

@jay4627 5 лет назад

Well done, I think you did a great job explaining yourself, and there really is no comparison to the telephoto size MFT allows. Too many brainwashed FF zealots these days, so many of the comments will be extremely predictable.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Hi Jay1 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment - both much appreciated. I agree regarding the predictable responses - seems to be the way of social media - but that's OK, everyone has an opinion and I'm happy to take the constructively critical along with the inevitable trolls. Cheers, Ian

@arwlyx 5 лет назад

Someone has a different opinion and need than me = corporate zombies and trolls. 100% valid and fair assessment.

@billmoyer3254 5 лет назад

Jay1, nobody cares

@tamasvarga9862 5 лет назад

@@arwlyx that's not what he's written though.

@jimr5703 5 лет назад

FF certainly has advantages over micro 4/3, you must admit. I personally passed on the K1 as I don't think the tech is quite there yet. The APS-c sensors in 16 and 24 MP are certainly matured enough and very satisfying to shoot. I haven't done the research, but I can't help but wander if there are better options out there if size/weight are the major considerations...

@miguelorellana4107 5 лет назад

You should all follow the @CameraVille and remember why Pentax (specially Pentax K1 and KP) is an unique system. I'm a Pentax shooter for almost eight years (I used to have Nikons). I shoot with an APC system (K5iis) and I Ioved it. Combined it with a Pentax 300mm f4, Rokinon 16mm f2, and Asahi Pentax 50mm f4 macro, gave me excellent results. I only shoot wildlife, so the only reason I will be buying the G9 is for it's AF system and video capabilities that are missing in Pentax camera. But, I'll keep it as a secondary camera. The reason is that there are few cameras that can beat the ISO performance, NR, low light AF, and DR of Pentax system (including IQ). For those who do real wildlife photo, you know that these factors are crucial, because of the extreme weather and poor light that the environment delivers in the majority of scenarious. Giving up Pentax for wildlife photo is a silly decision, unless you have the money yo buy the really expensive pro-line of Canon, Nikon, and Sony.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Gonza Telapone Thanks fir watching and your comments. I agree re overall quality of Pentax but I was often having to compromise on what I could bring with me while travelling so needed a lighter and smaller system. If I could have got a long tele for Pentax I might have put ip with the weight rather than change but the Pentax focussing is crap for tracking wildlife so maybe not...

@JodyBruchon 5 лет назад

I prefer the Pentax Q line. Awesome cameras.

@horsrescue 5 лет назад

Whatever works for you is best. Compact systems are most times good enough and they are getting better. Phone cameras work well for most people. It is troubling to hear anyone speak about "extra reach" with a crop sensor over FF, esp. when the rest of the material is factually correct. A 200mm lens is a 200mm lens regardless of the body on which it placed, it doesn't magically grow. A 200mm lens provide 12 degrees of view. On a M43 that is reduced to 6 degrees of view, the same value as a 400mm lens on a FF camera. Throw away half of the image captured on a FF camera and you have the same "extra reach", that same 6 degrees of view. FF provides the opportunity for selective cropping as the photographer chooses, something no crop sensor camera can ever do to the same extent as that additional view is never captured in that one shot. Medium Format (MF) is still preferred for many applications and some of the new MF cameras are relatively compact & lightweight relative to DSLRs. Enjoy your M43 system, happy shooting.

@MrPetebuster1 5 лет назад

Done exactly the same ,have the g9 and em1 mkii, like you the 100-400 which i use with the g9 ,have the Olympus 12-100 f4 and Olympus 45 1.2 would never go back ,gives me everything i need in a dam site smaller package. Dof and noise is vastly exaggerated by those that wont admit ff isnt that much better after all, well not any more. Panasonic and Olympus have improved mft so quickly and efficiently more than any other system whilst not enlarging the sensor ,a wonderful achievement in itself.

@ScrattleGG 4 года назад

Hi Ian, first of all great video. You are great at articulating yourself. I cannot fathom this was one take. Just clear calm explanation of your thoughts with a nice red thread. What lenses have you enjoyed the most on the g9?

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

ScrattleGG Hi and thanks for watching and your kind comments. Not quite one take - a few bloopers edited out 🥺. I am about to do a what’s in my bag and I’ll talk about the lenses then. Hope to have it out in a few days...

@ScrattleGG 4 года назад

@@IanSmissenPhotography sounds good. i can't afford a whole lot of gear so I started with a g7 and the 14-42. Then got the 20mm f1.7 which I love. Then i sold the g7 with the 14-42 and bought the g85 with the 12-60 kit for a way better kit, reach and weathersealing plus the ibis. HUGE upgrade for nearly no extra money playing the used market smart. I've been thinking of the 12-35 35-100 and 100-400 but I'll wait and see what you say! One thing. In your video you said your 400mm was f6.3 at the long and. That is f12.6 full frame. Might be good to mention next time you compare the two for people who don't know the conversion :)

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

ScrattleGG Yes the 100-400 is f/4-6.3 and 6.3 = 12.6 for depth of field but for light capture, aperture is aperture so it’s not as simple as just doubling

@ScrattleGG 4 года назад

@@IanSmissenPhotography You're of course right :) How do you find the format being 4 by 3? That is one thing many of my friends got surprised by even though it is in the name haha. So if your primary viewing is monitors you essentially lose a huge chunk of your image/resolution zooming to fill the "frame"

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

ScrattleGG I like the 4:3 format for visual balance. Format is arbitrary anyway. For a hundred years, everything was 4:5 then movie film came along in 3:2 then medium format was 6:7 or 1:1 or 4:3 then Movies and TV stretched to 16:9 and there’s 6:17 pano... Whatever suits the image 😀

@robertgeorgecozma3740 5 лет назад

Hi, You did a smart choice! I've bought recently a Panasonic DMC-FZ2000. What do you thing in terms of carry lens (me are built-in/bridge camera). I've decided for a little compromise in terms of filming and still images. What is your opinion?

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Robert George Cozma Hi and thanks for watching. Everything is a compromise. I have seen great images taken with bridge cameras but I couldn’t get the flexibility for what I shoot with a bridge camera so went for the M43 interchangeable lens format. Everyone though will have their own preferences to suit there photographic style.

@Cameronlazzari 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video. Have you checked out the 35-100mm 2.8? I have that lens and must say it is my favorite. The 25mm 1.7 is really good to and only $150. Very sharp. I have a G9 and G85 for Broll. I tried to go Sony A7iii full frame and didn't like how clean it shoots. Lumix cameras have an amazing cinematic look right out the gate. Happy you went with Lumix.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Cameron Lazzari Thanks for watching and your comments. Yes, I now have the 35-100 and love it. Cheers Ian

@geneschwartz1975 3 года назад

I have Nikon D800 with most lenses, Lumix GX8 with most lenses, few smaller Lumix's. I love them all, but considering your goal travel light - your best bet is Lumix FZ1000! All I got for that camera is external flash and a wireless remote control and few filters.

@jeffdrew625 5 лет назад

As a multi-decade Pentaxian, And still fondle my P67s, I just downsized to a M43 travel kit - Olympus Pen-F! Wow!

@Koji-888 3 месяца назад

Haha. I know what you mean. I still pull out my Nikon F4s once in a while to fondle it. Truly a thing of beauty. The old black F2as and F3HP are no slouches either. ツ 💁🏻‍♀️

@philipgowdy 5 лет назад

Did a similar thing two years ago from Nikon to Olympus. The major thing about m/43 is when your shooting you must do the very best you can with the original image so you don't have to crop afterwards. I also find that exposure needs to be slightly over so as not to have to lighten shadow areas and cause noise, having said this your back will love it!

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Philip Gowdy Thanks 😀 I always try and expose to the right anyway so good advice!

@jamespeirce2582 5 лет назад

People ought to strive for that goal on any camera platform. :)

@culinarykid92 5 лет назад

I appreciate a video that clearly shows a benefit to micro four thirds. Now to be fair, just remember that the crop factor applies to the aperture as well (eg f/2.8 is equivalent to f/5.6 full frame). I personally have the Nikon D7200 and love it. And the best part is APS-C gives the best priced lenses (all of mine were under $400, except the 18-140) and the best battery (about 2-3x the shots). I do realize that if I want better lenses, I'd either upgrade to Sony full frame or Panasonic M4/3. But the 1/3 of the weight difference in lenses makes me want the Panasonic more. Not to mention almost every useful lens is just UNDER $1000, rather than the $1500-3000 for the native good lenses for full frame. My big question, what are the differences of the GH5 and G9? Those are the only two cameras I'd consider from Panasonic.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

culinarykid92 Hi and thanks for watching and your comments. You are correct that the crop factor applies to aperture but only for depth of field. As far as exposure is concerned the aperture is the same independent if sensor size. Re which Panasonic camera, the G9 is aimed at stills, GH5 for video though both cameras seem to do stills and video well.

@pepe_gomez 4 года назад

🤔... seems to me that the biggest problem is the lense sizes more than the camera itself. But you are comparing 2.8 lenses to 4 or higher apertures in the Panasonic lenses. Another option would have been to go to higher apertures in the pentax lens line up. (Which are alot smaller) . *just my opinion *

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

CRONICAS DEL PEPE Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍

@ajs1501 3 года назад

you have just explain'd exactly why I have just changed to MFT, the size and whaight is a killer when carrying full or cropped sensor cameras and lenses when you get older. The Panasonic G9 and Leica lenses are amazing, the quality are easily good enough for most if not all amateur and hobbyists. Great vid keep it up .. from dull and wet UK

@djkillachris 5 лет назад

Awesome video! Been using m43 for over 5 years. I’ve been laughed at, a lot. Standing by the stage, with a press pass, shooting with a 45mm Olympus 1.4, standing next to all the canon/Nikon people. Then my images come out and my colleagues would actually get upset, lol. Now everyone is moving towards mirrorless full frame. Lol. So expensive and still not quite small enough for me. A real shame that m43 didn’t catch on. Now lumix has full frame? I hope that doesn’t kill m43. At any rate, the g9 is almost perfect. I don’t think I’ll need an upgrade until some very new, never heard of technology comes out. I absolutely love my g9, best camera ever. The only shortcoming is star photography. That’s it. I have an older camera for the rare time I want a pic of stars with a black background. Time lapse galaxy shots come out quite well with the g9 though, and I like those better.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Darth Hader Thanks Darth. Yeah, haven’t tried astrophotography with the G9 yet but most amateur deep sky astrophotographers are using cheap old DSLR cameras because a lot of the image quality comes from stacking hundreds of relatively short exposures rather than one high quality single image. Waiting for a clear sky night to do some testing. Cheers Ian

@maryedwards3583 5 лет назад

Have just come across your video. Great stuff. Having just bought the same camera after a lifetime of Canon I am beginning to love it. Hasn't been easy (old dog........New tricks!!) but getting there, and finding it much more impressive than I imagined it would be. Like you I was finding carrying all the Canon gear just too much these days and if I only took out some of my lenses, I never had the right one I needed with me. I tend to photograph birds and wildlife mostly and the dual stabilisation makes such a difference in the ability to take more hand held shots. Anyway, have subscribed and off to find some more of your videos. Many thanks for your reassuring review of the G9.

@TL-xw6fh 5 лет назад

If you think the current FF lenses are big and heavy, well, you're in for a surprise. The latest Nikon and Canon FF mirrorless camera lenses are even bigger and heavier! Out of curiousity, I had a look at the Nikon Z6 and some of the new lenses and just could not believe how much bigger and heavier they are compared to my current Nikon D750 plus 35-70/24-120, 50/1.8 and 90/f4 macro lenses!

@paulsteunenberg5617 4 года назад

I don't have Pentax FF because the weight. When the Pentax came out with the Full Frame, i had the change or upportunity to test the K 1 camera. After a hour with the 24-70mm f2,8, you can feel little bit in my arms and shoulders. It's too heavy for me, but it's a great camera. I have still my Pentax K 5, K-x, Ks 2, the first digital IST D, and i use more my older and smaller lenses ( F and FA prime series ) beside my digital Pentax-lenses. I know, it's difficult in the tele-lenses with the weight, but for me is it a good combination with my Pentax gear. I have also a Panasonic and a Olympus, and both are underrated camera brands and like both of them. I can't say that we going downsized in cameragear with my Pansonic and Olympus. It's a different way of photografy and each system have their pro's and cons. Most what i like is the size of the camera's and lenses also very good performance. Micro four third are good alternative for all FF or APS-C camera's, but people have stand open for it, and sayed more about the human behind the camera, than the camera selve. Dear Ian Smissen, i have big respect for your choice to chance of camerabrand and it's recognizable... Have fun with your Panasonic.

@ETMaligalig 4 года назад

This is a very good and informative video! I have shot on multiple cameras, from full frame to m43, and honestly if the exposure is correct and the framing is right its hard to tell what you shot it with. Many people cast away m43 becuse of the smaller sensor size leading to poorer low light performance and less depth of field. But honestly it's not as bad as some people make it out to be. The fact that you can carry a full array of lenses with a camera body and not break your back while getting similar performance to full frame is amazing! Thank you for the video!

@DGriffGallery 5 лет назад

Well. Looks like we both arrived at a similar decision at about the same time!! 😊👍🏻

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

D Griff Gallery Hi Dave. No regrets? None for me so far but early days. Have injured myself (torn intercostal muscle) so can’t get out to shoot for a while 😢

@Bucko2614 5 лет назад

That's terrible news. Hope you're ok and get well soon. @@IanSmissenPhotography

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Nick Buchholz Thanks Nick, recovering well - I can now twist, bend, cough and laugh again 👍😜

@bushguidebaz6540 4 года назад

Great review Ian. Loved Pentax too, but have gh5 and g85 and blown away by performance and size.

@bdfrankmeow 5 лет назад

Weight is my main reason to be in M43 . Accordingly, my long tele gear is more modest : lumix G85 with 100-300 mk2 but i have a high opinion of the G9 / 100-400 combo . I still have also Pentax gear that i stopped evolving at the K5ii s . I still use it from time to time, mostly for concert with the 100 f2.8 macro since i love the rendition at 1600 iso .

@TitaniumSurf 3 года назад

He was taking photos of an Ibis using IBIS. Roger, Roger, what's your vector, Victor?

@sidvicious3129 5 лет назад

I agree with your assessment, I bought a Fuji xt3 mainly for video, but its great. I will be keeping my full frame Nikons.

@gary-3441 4 года назад

I have just bought a G9 after already having D750 ..Canon R..6D etc. Until you buy a G9 you will not understand how incredible they are and loved the video Ian. Ps I bought the 12-35 f2.8 and the Oly 40-150 f2.8. Both lovely lenses.

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

Gary - thanks for watching and I am sure you’ll enjoy your new kit. I agree - I thought the Pentax K1 was the best camera I had used but the G9 is a dream to use. I always tell my students that the camera won’t make you a better photographer - practice will - but when you enjoy using the camera so much you will practice more! Cheers Ian

@SoCalPresa 3 года назад

Brother I think you were way ahead of your time. I have a full frame Sony a7iii and ALSO the Zcam m4/3 sensor and that zcam crushes my full frame in the video dept. for the most part. 16 stops of dynamic range on it compared to the Sony at 8 or 10 with am external recorder. Even for photos my crop sensor Sony was great. This video has us thinking of a m4/3 camera now for a work rig.

@JoATTech 4 года назад

I'm APS-C shooter, and I was thinking of adding FF to my arsenal. But lately I've checked m43 bodies and lenses and for some uses they are 10 times better. My only complain is that m43 bodies tend to be size of the FF cameras. I got myself 2 tiny m43 bodies (old ones - still in the shipping). Strange that those Olympus and Panasonic cameras got prices higher then Sony FF (A7III). I will probalby check some m43 bodies and lenses via rental to check if I would like them.

@cobus770105 5 лет назад

Thank you for the informative video. The photos are technically difficult and you've put the G9 through its paces.

@ronalddewar117 4 года назад

Great video. I still have some Nikon gear but it is rarely used, I have a GX9 and a couple of Olympus bodies, glad I switched. Getting older and really was not interested in hauling a heavy camera bag around with me.

@finnpaul 4 года назад

Had a Pentax K5 and hat serious Autofokus-Problems. Went to Fuji X30 (great camera) first and am now on Lumix GX 80/GX 85. Quite happy now.

@videojeroki 4 года назад

you sire are one the few down to earth photographer! Did you consider Olympus E-M1 mkII or III ? if yes, what made you choose the G9?

@IanSmissenPhotography 4 года назад

Jérôme Chatillon I looked at Olympus but preferred the viewfinder, image stabilisation and overall feel of the G9. Personal preferences not a recommendation based on long term comparison.

@DegoshReed 5 лет назад

you forget to multiply the aperture by 2x as well. The f/6.8 is close to f/13.5. Hard to isolate a subject with much higher f stops. I think you will see a very similar size between the two systems when you include the f stop crop in the math.

@RodneyKimbangu 5 лет назад

I am moving to MFT, and your video among a few others I have checked out lately, have helped me make my decision. Thank you!

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Rodney Kimbangu Thanks for watching. I don’t think you’ll regret it if you have the same challenges as me. I am loving the IQ and ease of use of the G9 and lenses.

@RodneyKimbangu 5 лет назад

@@IanSmissenPhotography Thank you very much. I am a lot more confident with my decision.

@robb8773 3 года назад

I love my Olympus EM1 Mark III for the same reasons you state.

@rookie4619 5 лет назад

Made the switch from K1 to XT3. I miss many aspects i.e. raw image quality. But got fed up with the weight, i would miss bringing my camera because of the weight.

@daifuruta581 4 года назад

That is why I got my Olympus OM-D E-M 10II I don't need those big dslr camera body and lenses too big and expensive. Although my daughter complained about why I didn't buy DSLR, I told her about those reasons and she had to borrow Canon DSLR during her photography class. I use my olympus and vintage lenses to take photos. Love look of it and love manually focus and yet take beautiful photos.

@scharkalvin 5 лет назад

Shoot raw and post process and you can make up most of the difference between u4/3 and FF. IBIS on u4/3 is MUCH better than on FF, that's actually an advantage of the smaller sensor. u4/3 lenses actually have to be FASTER than their FF counterparts (plus half the FL) to be equal in image because of depth of field, but that's a worst case situation. The Panny G9 vs the Olympus OM-D 1 is another story worth looking at, but both are great cameras. I currently have a Panny G3, and I'm looking to upgrade (want the IBIS and better video ability). I'm considering the G85, the brand new G95 is tempting, but not worth the extra $500 IMHO.

@hawaiirealmedia5610 5 лет назад

For informative! I am switching from Sony APS-C to Micro 4/3rds. Also will probably switch out my Sony A7Rii. Trying to match the lenses for my Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k (BMPCC4k). Your bird still look great!

@Munki 5 лет назад

Very interesting video mate. I'm currently with a K1 and the three FA limiteds, and I'd like to look at more compact systems. What made you decide on the Lumix instead of the offerings from Olympus/Fuji?

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Michael D thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! It was very close between Panasonic and Olympus but the video capability and general handling of the Panasonic one me over. Bothe are great systems and it comes down to personal choice. I looked at Fuji but there was no long tele option I liked.

@Munki 5 лет назад

@@IanSmissenPhotography that's great to hear. I'm keen to test out the G9 for myself now!

@Serenoj69 5 лет назад

Yep. I shot D800E (but never as my main kit) with 24-70 and 70-200 and (now) the Olympus E-M1 mark II and Panasonic Gh4. I shootlandscapes. Went to Scotland a couple of times and my D800E got very very infrequent use. Certainly with the Em1.2 (and the G9 I reckon) the difference is just too small. And forlandscapes their HiRes mode works really well. Since there is Always a single sized RAW you never lose a shot but you Always have the chance of a seriously great shot that gets you Medium Format IQ. and that for such a small system. Personally I like Panasonic a whole lot more than Olympus because of the menu's mainly. The G9 for a seasoned mFT user is big so here the Oly wins. To me it is such a relief using mFT with the very same lenses you have.

@IanSmissenPhotography 5 лет назад

Serenoj69 Thanks for watching and commenting - always good to hear other people's experiences. Cheers, Ian