Hello I decided to follow you. I am 74 years old and love this camera that I own for its ergonomics and image quality. I have had many years experience like you and was pleased to find an older photographer with plenty of experience. I have some Panasonic pro lenses to go with it as well. A great commentary on this camera and you describe well why I like this camera and lenses so well.

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

Ай бұрын

If you can live with the autofocus, this is an amazing camera for the money. I don't shoot much fast action, so it isn't a problem for me.

Really appreciate you taking the time to put this together and share. So many great insights!

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

22 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

To make it clear with the focus issues on that camera, and Panasonic cameras in general prior to the G9 II: this is only related to video mode. There is no focus problem in photography mode. On the contrary the G9 has some unique focus assist tools that makes it very fast to acquire on a subject. It is called FarShift and NearShift focus. With the shutter half pressed you engage NearShift focus and the camera will focus on the nearest object in the focus area. You have to set a dedicated button for this but the G9 has lots of buttons and even digital ones. As for digital buttons the LCD screen is full touch and the menu is comprehensive. Panasonic cameras are easy and enjoyable to operate.

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I wasn't aware of this.

It is hard to find a G9 user that doesn't love it. Great camera. Ergonomically perfect. I bought mine as a Pro kit, with the 12-35mm f2.8, and was able to do a deal on the 35-100/2.8. Best deal I ever made. Brilliant camera. I never have any real focus problems. As with any camera, you work with its limitations, and get the most from the camera.

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

I agree. It is an incredible value right now.

Thank you for the feedback and recommendations, much appreciated!

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

Any time!

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

Regardless of which camera you end up with, if you want a telephoto zoom, I highly recommend the Lumix 45-150 f4/5.6. You can buy it for under $100 and it is compact and light. I just tested it against the newer Olympus 40-150 which is on sale for $799 (msrp $999) and the Lumix out performed it. I will definitely be selling the Olympus lens. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1311&_nkw=lumix+45-150mm&_sacat=0

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

My Olympus the Pro f4.0 version

I’ve seen this camera for $500 too. Unbelievable. The G9 was marketed as the Panasonic flagship photography camera. Being a Panasonic there are a lot of video features. The depth from defocus (DFD) is very good for photography. The camera locks onto the subject quickly and accurately. DFD isn’t so sticky for video. The focus sometimes looses lock and then drifts. The IBIS feels like it is more than five stops of stabilization . II easily can hand hold and capture an image at 1/2”. Add an OIS lens and you get dual stabilization for about seven stops. This is unbelievable. The lens choice is quite large. Panasonic and Zuiko lens are interchangeable but only the camera’s brand lens has full functionality. There are also third party lenses worth looking at. Two lenses in particular are worth note. The 12-35 & 35-50 f2.8 lenses are all you really need. Small. Lightweight. Sharp. Fast. Reasonable price. Yes the Panasonic-Leica 12-60 is a very good lens. It starts out fast at f2.8 but quickly stops down to f4. I love the Panasonic primes. The Panasonic-Leica lives on my GX9 for street photography. The Panasonic G9 is a true bargain for photography and/or videography. It is inexpensive and a powerful tool. The choice of glass is very good. The DFD is more than adequate for everyday use. A minor negative for some is that the body is somewhat large for a M43 body. This doesn’t translate to a heavy body. I purchased this body new when first released and have used it a lot. I wish I could have purchased the body at current prices. I love this body and wholeheartedly recommend it for any video or photography user. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the back focus lock. Interestingly, much of pro video is shot with manual focus lenses. Auto focus speed and locking capability is a big talking point that really only matters to certain people. For those who can live with the G9's autofocus will get an incredible camera for the price.

I am thinking about getting one purely for the weather sealing. I have two M4/3 bodies, but they don't have this feature and there have been two times where I was out and it began raining, so I had to quickly hide my camera under my coat, it was ok. But, that got me thinking that it would be nice to have a body where I wouldn't have to stress so much about the weather suddenly shifting. I had considered a G80/85, but for the same price can get a used G9. I can't justify a G9ii at 2000€!!!

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

Ай бұрын

I am on a trip in Europe at the moment and I am using my OM Systems OM1 which is also weather sealed. I shot with the Oly 12-40 which is weather sealed on a rainy morning in a French village and got great results. I could have done the same with the G9. I think weather sealing is a huge selling point.

@Lepewhi

Ай бұрын

@@uncunvenchunalwisdom Yes, depending on where you are, France can be rainy and damp. I don't know anything about OM cameras. But generally, I think more expensive than panasonic ?

It may sound a bit silly, but I use the G9 with my 50mm Summilux-M that’s normally on my M11. The M is my main camera for personal work, but it has its limitations, so I took a G9 that was still lying around in our studio together with the gorgeous Leica 12-60 and I can use it for videos and whenever I need a more flexible platform than the full manual M. With the adapted 50 Summilux (100mm equiv.) I also have an awesome portrait setup. It’s a $4500 lens on a $500 camera and yet it feels totally perfect. The G9 is still amazing…

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

Ай бұрын

It is an amazingly good camera at the current price.

Hi JB, thank you for the information, really interesting perspective and appreciate you taking the time. What are your thoughts on the G9, G95, or EOS R50? I saw your prior videos and it sounds like the R50 is also an excellent camera. Seems like it’s possible to get the G95 and R50 for around 700 new with their kit lenses so price is pretty similar - I’m looking to buy a separate camera for basic travel and family photography (so I can put my phone away and avoid the distractions and battery drain associated with using that as my main camera) and it feels like there’s too many good choices so I’m struggling with comparing them. Appreciate your videos, thanks again.

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

Some quick questions for you. 1. Do you care about video or just photography? 2. Do you care about shooting in rain, snow, dust, etc.? 3. Do you care about shooting at really slow shutter speeds without a tripod? 4. Are you interested in manual focusing or do you just expect to do autofocus? 5. Do you shoot fast action where really good autofocus is important?

@jetpocketorca

3 ай бұрын

1. Just photography - when I take videos they will be clips of myself or my family goofing around, nothing serious and I’m sure any camera will provide enough video capabilities for those needs (I’m not going to do any color grading for example, I’ll just take whatever is coming straight out of camera) 2. I might shoot in some light rain but if it’s really bad weather I would just use my phone or a GoPro, same thing with dust if I’m at the beach I’d probably use a GoPro instead 3. No, not really 4. Expect to stick with autofocus 5. No, the fastest action I expect to shoot is toddlers running around Thanks, Sharad

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

I would look at the Lumix G85 kit which is on sale for $650 with two lenses. I think it meets all of your needs and is a great combo with the GoPro. The biggest drawback is that it doesn't have a microphone jack for an external microphone, for video which doesn't seem important for you. If you use Rakuten you can buy it through Walmart and get another 6% cash back. Either the G95 or the R50 would be great as well, but not as much value for the money. The G9 likely exceeds your needs and even though the price has come down, it would cost even more with an appropriate lens to match it's capabilities. www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-12-32mm-45-150mm-Stabilization-DMC-GX85WK/dp/B079VDF7ZG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1ZO9O0FB47Y1T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HjDeEduC2Q1n3bLklUwkkkvaLVrM58WedY7wXGu7l0vG5s-f84qX_JoMjzx7xHBVQdKvbXE_UkmONwQlF7S0aPIwT5ASc1KLa1JSE7oL-4M5_qBI8Zd0-RqF9SjAaDgBERKYuRQMmh3Fho9nHx1UH6a3V_m0QRuDytqKoFXKUidIgdIDSoSd1sImHWqfvL6EDbQeZG7K8DdwYcoNJ6s0wpGmLHh_rdAG_SJek3Q-hFs.eElw2oLh8o_oyZngf9m3qs1CCU294XQzsfBbPfr_z6w&dib_tag=se&keywords=lumix%2Bgx85&qid=1709989899&sprefix=lumix%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 Here is a review: www.pcmag.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gx85

Enjoying your recent micro four thirds content. Thanks for the info on the G9, interesting camera. Would you still recommend the G9 to a hobbyist over one of the more mid-range bodies like the G95? This would be mainly for photography and not video. What would be your recommendation for the most best around most versatile micro four thirds lens?

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

The G95 is on sale and this is an amazing amount of camera for the money with the lens. www.adorama.com/ipcg95dmk.html?msclkid=c14bd611a88c14877acdb3f6f8e577ec&Adorama.com%20-%20US%20-%20SP%20-%20Categories%20-%20All%20-%20(Multiple%20Audiences)&SP%20-%20Categories%20-%20All%20-%20(Multiple%20Audiences)&gclid=c14bd611a88c14877acdb3f6f8e577ec&gclsrc=3p.ds& The main advantage I can see for the G9 is a much higher resolution viewfinder, but that may or may not matter to you. I would recommend the 12-60 whether the Lumix f3.5/5.6 or the Leica f2.8/4. The G95 kit includes the first lens which retails by itself for $499 making the $699 kit even more incredible. www.adorama.com/ipc1260.html

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

You may want to watch my G6 video. If you don't need sensor base image stabilization, you can get a very competent and compact camera with a good kit zoom for under $300.

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

If you enjoy good manual focusing as much as I do, I would go with the G9 for the incredible viewfinder and I would definitely have the Brightinstar 35mm .95 as part of my kit. brightinstar.com/products/brightin-star-35mm-f0-95-night-god-portrait-star-lens-suitable-for-m43-mount This is probably my favorite lens for the money of all time, but I love doing BOKEH shots.

@laurentyarp514

Ай бұрын

I wouldn't hesitate a second getting the G9. It is a much more powerful camera. The G9 has photography tools the G90/G95 doesn't have: a joystick, 2 buttons and one lever on the front, focus assist tools like NearShift and FarShift focus which is so handy to nail focus. As for the lens the Panasonic 14-140 is a greal all around lens (excellent for travel), or the 12-60 Leica if you prefer a faster lens.

@martingreenberg870

Ай бұрын

@@uncunvenchunalwisdom For a couple hundred dollars more I’d buy the G9. The G9 is a wonderful body. As I mentioned above, be prepared for a large body but it is still lightweight. As you mentioned, the EVF is a lovely one to use. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

I use back button ato focus that solves the shutter sensitivity and I prefer to use back button autofocus anyway.

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

Ай бұрын

Thanks. I am going to give that a try.

I really appreciate this video, I am thinking of buying an old G9 and the PanaLeica 12-60. I had a question about the high res capture. I've heard that the IBIS does not work with this mode and I was wondering if the OIS in the lens would help with stability when using that mode. Not sure if you have any insight but I'd appreciate your input. Thanks

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

15 күн бұрын

I haven't ever used the hires mode, so I don't know the answer to your question. Sorry.

I enjoy your passion for panasonic....I will agree with you that they are top notch video cameras but the autofocus issues and the crop factor just drove me back to canon

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

I haven't had an issue with the autofocus for the type of shooting I do. I realize it may be a significant problem for others. My post production workflow with DXO Photolab and some Topaz Photo AI (shooting in RAW) pretty much renders sensor size and lens quality as meaningless for me. I do like a good value proposition :)

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

Going back to my film days, I enjoy a good manual focus experience more than autofocus. Give me a great viewfinder and a lens with excellent manual focus dampening, and I am in my happy place.

I started digital photography 16 years ago with a Pentax K100D super and many other Pentax models over the years I have added Panasonic,Olympus, Fujifilm, Nikon and one Sony A7 ii, i have a Panasonic S5, S5 MKII, G9 and G95. The G9 is a well made camera and the lens selection for the 4/3 cameras is amazing and the lens are very compact, the Panasonic 9mm f1.7 is such a small lens for a fast aperture lens. I also have the Olympus OMD Em1 MKII AND MKIII along with the EM5 MKIII. The 12-40 f2.8 Olympus lens is a great all around lens and my next favorite lens is the 40-150 F2.8, i also have many different Panasonic and Olympus zoom and prime lenses that I use as my travel camera setup.

Have you tried the Olympus Em1 Mark ii? Debating between picking up the E9 or the Mark ii.

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

Based on EBAY listings, it appears the Olympus is much more expensive than the G9. Not sure it is an apples to apples comparison.

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

I have the newer OM-1. It is a great camera.

@snugsonblitz

3 ай бұрын

@@uncunvenchunalwisdomNot sure I need all the Om1’s power. Here in Japan the em1 mark ii is actually cheaper than the G9

Yep, I got the body and 12-60 f2.8 for $689

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

wow...fantastic

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

you might want to check....it is likely that it is the F3.5-5.6...which is a very good lens and a great deal. If it is the f2.8-4 then it is a crazy deal.

@jbsworld7745

3 ай бұрын

Incredible

Renewed is Amazon's version of refurbished, more or less.

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

Understood. If the camera was used before, how did Amazon get them and what did they do to them? My guess is that they are new, excess inventory, repackaged to be sold at a lower price.

I just got an open box with 12-60 on Amazon for under $600

@waynecox5138

3 ай бұрын

Kit lens

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

That is amazing. Way to go.

Can i please make you a logo!

@uncunvenchunalwisdom

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, but I don't want a logo.