Even for this 20 minute video, this was an overview of the S9, any one of these features could be its own video, which I’ll do in the future! Which one do you want to see first ??

@khaipham1157

Ай бұрын

Can you match S9 with leica lens like voigtlander nokton 40 f1.4. I really want to see how its color compare to leica. And also rolling shutter issue with electronic shutter.

Never apologise for going on the press trip! Your personal brand is a business - it was a business trip - and that’s amazing that you were selected 🙌🏽

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Thank you man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@jw112mail

Ай бұрын

Bro, the issue is a bunch of channels with 1,700 subscribers got flown out. With Kofi's 32k it makes sense.

At this point, i just feel like it isn’t about the camera but the one behind the camera. Because like i mean, just look at this..... I see so much capabilities with this.

@cammackey

Ай бұрын

Facts. What makes Kofi stand out is he knows how to use a camera’s strengths and weaknesses and still make it happen.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

🥹🥹🥹🥹

Dude it was so good getting to hang with you in Osaka! Loved getting to know you a bit and it’s pretty awesome that you were able to teach this old dog some new tricks. You’re a killer, man… love your energy and ethics. Keep on keepin’ on.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Thank you brotha man🙏🏾 appreciate you man and it was fun hanging out again! Let’s do Tokyo next ?👀

@photojoseph

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah sign me up!!

I need to see these features trickle down to the s5ii / s5iix . The lut stacking and features with the app are mind blowing.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

You can real time lut in there!

@ChetaMeister

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah Im referring mostly to the stacking outs and being able to set the opacity. If that feature is on the s5iix then Im unaware.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

@@ChetaMeister oh it’s not, THAT feature is money man

@hanjoe-han1563

Ай бұрын

@@ChetaMeister I would also love to see the ability to add grain to non back and white photos profiles would be welcomed as well but since it’s priced below the s5ii it seems like only a matter of time till we get a firmware update

Awesome review!!! First time seeing your channel and the shots were creative and loved the pacing and info. BTW, I'm pretty sure you predicted the future in your conclusion haha and props for somehow getting it right before it was even an issue!!

@KofiYeboah

27 күн бұрын

Thank you man 🙏🏾🙏🏾 I Appreciate it The poetic irony is the S9 is sold out rn 😂

OMG OMG OMG another embargo camera release! I had to do it because you posted on X. Interesting camera. Some weird choices in the design. I love everyone going to simulations tho.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

I’m having a ton of fun with it !

Great video Kofi. Good meeting in Japan 👊🏿

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Thank you man and likewise !

Looks like a beast for a small full frame!

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

It’s so little 🙏🏾

Great video Kofi, as always! 🙌 Were the rest of the shots made with the FX30 + Viltrox combo?

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

I have to change the description It was S5IIX and S9

@CGD.Studio

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah Ah, interesting. Thanks brother!

Good review Kofi. Your 6 5:24 OOC photos looked great.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

excellent, one of the best S9 reviews I've watched so far, checking now to see if you've made more S9 videos

@KofiYeboah

11 күн бұрын

Working on them this week!

@alanjones4333

11 күн бұрын

@@KofiYeboah 🤣 Good Man ! Thank you for swift reply 🤣

Just getting around to watching everybody's videos. Well done man! I want some samurai pants

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Thank you man ! I really wanted to get in my artistic bag for this one

Would you say that this camera fits in an L mount production line? Say have it as a B cam or BTS camera among BMD Pixies or PCC6kFF?

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

The mount being similar may not imply the colour out of box being the same BUT I think for multi platform BTS (KZread and IG) this would be handy! I generally don’t have 10+ long BTS clips BUT, not having a headphone jack is kind of a miss I wish they had

Lovely meeting you mate! Love the video! a 30 minute record limit for us "KZreadrs" would be really nice

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

I wish the limit was higher Actually non existent ahah

Really dope frames throughout this video. I have the s5ii and have loved it. Coming from an a6500 the upgrade in features was appreciated. Really like what lumix is doing in the space.

@KofiYeboah

20 күн бұрын

I like how they’re trying new things, if we had every brand trying to make an Fx3, things would get boring

Beautifully constructed and edited video! Seems like a good EDC or travel cam. Makes me question whether this or pocket 3 for portable fanny pack camera.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

If they make a better pancake lenes I would love an S9 Fanny pack ahah

@jaymills1720

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah that’s what I’m saying! If the s9 can’t fit in a fanny pack then its “smaller” body ain’t helpful even compared to s5ii lol. Was about to grab a pocket 3 till you dropped this 🧐

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

@@jaymills1720 I got it in my pocket with the 26 f8, and the s lenses fit in those 5L bags or a side strap !

I wonder if there's ways to add more effects like glow, halation on the LUTS or the app?

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Not yet!

@lfcruzsierra

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah Interesting, do you expect it to be added ? This could be dangerously take my purchase into insta buy territory 😁

Love this entire vid. Immaculate colors and composition

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Thank you ! I actually tried to throw down on this one !

Found your comment on Gerald Undone’s video and then found your video. Thank you for the great review and honesty.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

I appreciate it man 🙏🏾

Been looking into a new pocketable travel camera. Definitely worth renting when the rental places get it to try it out.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Even see if you can borrow one! I’ve been using this non stop making Ig reels and posting right through my phone

This is the best review I've seen so far!!!

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

That means a lot, thank you !

If it would’ve had a mechanical shutter I would’ve followed through with pre ordering! That was my deal breaker. I have a zve1 and for photo it just isn’t the most ideal with the electronic shutter sadly. 😢

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

That’s unfortunate! It’s a great cam

@EasyTigerCreative

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah definitely! I just think since I have a lot of Sony cameras and lenses might just stay with Sony but who knows if Lumix ever lets me test it out for my channel maybe it’ll change my mind!

Man this looks like such a little beast of a camera. I’ve actually been looking for something like this. Outside of my pro video work, I hate taking my camera around for travel or family pics etc. I was interested in something like a Fuji, but this would keep me in one lens ecosystem. My ONLY beef is the lack of compelling small lenses to maximize It’s small size. That 26mm ain’t it. I would love a small 28mm, 35mm, or 49mm f2.8 with autofocus. Outside of new lenses, The 20-60 looks like a beast of a pairing with it.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

We Alll Want a new set of small lenses BELIVE ME

Doesn't the komodo have 6k open gate?

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

It’s 10k, but also it’s open gate isn’t the same aspect ratio actually

I'd say, probably one of the better reviews that I've seen so far on the S9. It was very informative. I know this camera is not for me. I'm very deep into the Sony ecosystem and with DJI releasing that adapter for use of the Sony MI Hot Shoe, makes me happy. I have a real dislike for cables sticking out of my camera and having it partially block my screen. That's just me though. Great Video! 😀

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that ! Thanks ! I’m at a crossroads I have just as much as both now 🤣

IDK Kofi... I think I still like the A7Cii a bit more (even with the high $). While marketed as a content creator's camera, I think this is more for the "point & shoot" "just starting" crowd. Also L-Mount lenses are limited.

@castielvargastv7931

Ай бұрын

L mount is NOT limited

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

There’s tons of L mount lenses I’m learning , and adapters exist If this came out before I went to Ghana , for MY needs, I’d have gotten this over the A7Cii imho

@stkuj

Ай бұрын

@@castielvargastv7931 how many FF L-Mount vs FF E-Mount...

@stkuj

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah FF L-mount lenses vs E-Mount aren't even close. Additionally, adapters are mostly for manual or older Nikon and Canon mounts. It's too bad that you can't adapter Sony E-mount but it's a flange design issue. I'll wait for the mk 2 version.

Just a phone with ILC fullframe sensor without phone function

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Cool!

Still I need an EVF.

I need that Kofi LUT 🔥

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

I promise I’ll finish it and send it !!

"Made ne forget about film making because of the record limit"

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

😪 it’s not a camera for filmmakers, and alot of people are having a hard time feeling like they’re not included

@natureredux1957

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah It's not the ideal camera for filmmakers but Pro filmmakers will be using it.

@PPLRRN

24 күн бұрын

​@natureredux1957 ive seen one youtuber rig it out, he didnt need an evf because of the field monitor, didnt need a grip because its on a shoulder rig, didnt need the shutter and recording limit because its recording externally. Same on a studio talking head setup, you dont need all the missing feats. They are mostly cosmetics, the brain of the S5ii is still there. Can it be used professionally, yes.

Honestly I think the features you talk about that’s missing. Isn’t really relevant for this camera because its intended purpose wasn’t for what we think it’s for. It was clearly made for photos with video features that was for small content creating specifically like IG. Versus Sony’s compact cameras aren’t really made for a compact enthusiast people. They’re just a literal compact version of the bigger cameras. But anyways, basically what I’m saying is we should use the camera for what it’s intended purpose was. It was like when people were mad at the ZV1 for overheating. It didn’t make sense to me because it was made for small content. Great video always appreciate your input and conversations

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Thank you man 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Let's go

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Yessir !

With some of the interesting choices Panasonic made with this camera I think there are much better option in the "Content First" camera space. If you are just starting out the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and ZV-E10 are great for smaller budgets. For form factor, the ZV1 has much more features for a full sensor camera in this niche. I don't think the slightly cheaper price will cover some of the short comings of this camera, but if it works in a person's ecosystem then nothing but good vibes on their creation journey!

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

I think both are great cameras, but I will say I think brands are investing more into the content creators tools (since some make as much as working filmmakers or more) so everyone’s finding their formula, the Osmo pocket 3, amazing, but if I wanted something full frame, lens options and still have 6k open gate and it’s $1499, I can’t think of another camera that does that for that little!

@MaximoJoshua

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah but once you are spending 1500, why not just spend 1800 (or even less used) and get the S5II or spend 2k and get the ZV-E1 (which offer a lot more I think). Like there is no way I think this could be the ONLY camera you use. I think the S5II could be the go to camera, for pretty much everything a person starting out might want to do. This camera, to me, strikes me as the 3rd or 4th camera for someone who is really into cameras. It's basically a non-starter for video due to the recording limits and no audio monitoring at all. It's similar to the X100VI, it's niche, and maybe fun, but going to be super annoying on a regular basis because you won't be able to do everything you want, I think. If you were starting out, and only going to get one camera, would it be this one or the S5II, be honest...I don't think it's even close.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

@@MaximoJoshua I think you hit a nail on the head, this camera wasn’t made to be used for the same reasons as say an S5, we asked this EXACT question, and the team explained that outside of the pro or pro aspired, their research proved that that half those things didn’t matter to those folks The make up of the Japan trip wasn’t many pro photogs or filmmmakers , it was people who made content NOT in this niche and wanted a small quality camera. I’ve had so many fitnes influencer clients, not once have I seen one use a viewfinder, headphones, on camera flash or a monitor, or record long clips truth is this camera has a niche outside of our scope, and most people are tempted to insert the “pro” mentality, it’s very much not, and Lumix is open about that

@MaximoJoshua

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah i guess, but I think that someone with an S5II can do everything this camera can do, without the limitations, and probably for the same price and when I saw them side by side, they looked pretty similar in size. that is what makes this one harder to justify or recommend to a beginner. I think S5II is just better, maybe it's my mentality, but i am just thinking of options and flexibility, too many compromises with the S9. That is why I think it's probably a perfect 3rd or 4th camera for someone who has a better tool for long form stuff, or for photo specific stuff. Instead of getting the Fuji x100vi, get this one, and its your "fun" camera. Anyway, just my opinion.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

@@MaximoJoshua why I’m saying is that’s what it is , it’s in the “fun camera” category, right now it is $300 more than the S9 and it’s on sale so regular price to regular price it’s $500 more than it, I think it’s like the zve1 to say an fx3; same sensor, TOTALLY DIFFERENT user

Stabilization test was superb

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

I mean idk if i did well 🤣

We are nearing the 6k revolution for the prosumers! Blackmagic did it but they are on a different wavelength but we are nearing 6k for the rest

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

It’s nuts it’s in such tiny cameras !

@iamalexchua

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboahI placed a preorder for the green version! Lol

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

@@iamalexchuaooou 👀👀

great vid man, but most of all... I.LOVE.THOSE.PANTS!

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Ahah thanks man ! I will be buying them in 3 more colours ahah

I don't think ive ever seen your legs before. that's the real reveal for this video !

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Mystery revealed !

Small, FF, interchangeable lenses. Yes, please!

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

It was a lot of fun

This is one of your best videos yet. Your photos in this one look awesome!

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Thank you man !!

I like travel vlog Kofi lol

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Rare sighting when he comes out 🙏🏾

Kofi is officially Japanese.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

arigatōgozaimasu Cam san 🙏🏾

I no longer do much video...stills are my thing...The S9 is not for me...I rock with a pair of Sony A7c (mk 1) and an old Sony A7s (mk 1). all for street here in Bangkok. I wanted Panasonic to continue the GX9 (mk 2 ???) and or OM to continue venerable Pen F (mk 2 ???) ...Anyway I'm done with m43 for now...Cheers.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

We still have a lot of time left to see what happens man!

bro pls the reference of the samourain pant XD

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

I’m doing for checks in videos now

siccccckk!!!

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the review. Regards your disclosure towards the end of the video, you did more than 95% of the other influencers so credit to you for that. I really think these disclosures should be at the beginning of the video. Regards "they just want feedback", the camera is already launched so this is marketing, not research and development, I mean it's not as if they are going to add an EVF next week because a bunch of you complain about it :-). I thought Julia Trotti made the best disclosure, albeit 3 minutes into her video and she has one of the biggest followings. Again I appreciated you addressed it, you are one of the few.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Disclosure was actually twice, I said Lumix sent myself and other to japan and we’re on long term loaners in the beginning 😅

@hanumanguy

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah yes you did, my apologies. Well done.

All I'm gonna say is, I like it. For the price and features I'm all for it. Well...one more thing. I don't care about headphone jacks. When I get a new camera, I shoot tests. Both for the footage and for audio. As we all know, the internal amps for cameras vary from camera to camera, brand to brand. So, if you don't record tests, I have nothing PG-rated to say to you. Seriously. From the tests, you should be able to set your audio levels from there. If you can't, that's on you. For my narrative work, I always record audio externally and monitor it from the field recorder I'm using. If I record wirelessly, the kits I use have headphone jacks I can monitor from. I've never allowed the lack of a headphone jack get in the way of my filmmaking. In my book, it's a bad excuse.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

An example where hearing audio might come in handy would be something like the DJI mic 1, on my fx6 there was a low ‘hiss’ coming from the camera that even setting levels I wouldn’t be able to see, and the in camera speaker didn’t play back til I put on headphones or brought it up in post, compact cameras exist where headphone jacks exist, so for it to not have one isn’t the WORST thing, but I didn’t want to feel like it’s something I HAVE to deal with if I don’t have to. Also to be fair if this is an on the go camera, I might not have time to do an audio test on the fly if an issue shows up that I can’t find later down, it’d be handy to have is all

@brugj03

Ай бұрын

You sound like the panasonic commercial department. Man what a load of crap. A headphone jack is simply mandatory and you will miss it.

dude. i love your review. it's... correct. hahahahahhahaha does that make sense lol. point, narrative, imagery, personal opinions, facts, pros cons, insight and objective positioning. ❤

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Thank you

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

🙏🏾

Business always ask me what camera should I get for social media this is definitely it

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

It’s a winner in that department for sure !

Too bad you couldnt put that Gunna song in this video 😂😂

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

That copyright lol

nice review . would be better off buying a used S5 and call it a day

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Get whatever works for you !

@decarlismadison369

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah yes sir 💯

If that’s a red camera, does that mean the s9 is a Nikon? 🤔

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

If you think about it long enough, the Nikon gods will be summoned and claim your soul

The beloved Gx85 on steroids

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

We c don’t condone steroids here !

@storylinelegacy

28 күн бұрын

@@KofiYeboah 😂😂

Omg you are about to make buy this camera arent you?... Edit: Yes.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

I don’t want to make you do anything unless it works for you!

Why every device from Panasonic Lumix must be for professionals? This camera was designed and produced at the first for fun and joy, It's stupid classify it for professionals.

@KofiYeboah

27 күн бұрын

It’s even weirder that I’m the villain for liking it 😅

I feel like this camera came out too late. like many years too late.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Maybe! It might be a delayed response like some of the S5ii/X I found that’s become more popular now than on release

@brugj03

Ай бұрын

You`re right, it lags at least 4 years. Meaning, it really can`t compete in the current field.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

@@brugj03 it’s not meant to It’s for a different segment that film bros/sis/thems weren’t invited to entirely and I think people are having a hard time with that .

As long as your film is less than 10 minutes 🤣

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

I don’t have a single clip over 10 minutes out of almost 160 uploads 🤣 except podcast videos which there’s only 2

@brugj03

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah I don`t care what you have. It`s ridiculous short.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

@@brugj03 … am I supposed to care about you sir?

Indeed you wouldn`t even be able to shoot this vid in one go. It shuts off after 15 mins. And it doesn`t have a viewfinder. It has no mechanical shutter. No hotshoe. No headphone jack. It has extremely limited full Hd recording time. It comes with a crazy stupid 26mm f8 manual focus lens. Indeed forget about filmmaking with this camera.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

It’s not a filmmaking camera , it’s fun, remember having fun ?

@natureredux1957

Ай бұрын

Only a non Pro can't do filmmaking with this camera.

The S9: £1499, the S5II with extra battery: £1499 (Amazon). Sorry, but I'm not buying all the "creators" marketing mumbling. No hot shoe, no mechanical shutter, no headphone jack, no weather sealing, no EVF, the dedicated new pancake is f8 and manual focus only. And the nail to the coffin: 10 minutes limit in open gate! They butchered too much, and they ask way too much for this.. toy. It's expensive toy. Nothing more. They could make a slightly bigger body so it could cope better with over heating. 29min limit in open gate would be acceptable. No space for hot shoe? No cmon... Panasonic you greedy bastards.

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Don’t buy it then, it’s not for you.

Crappy baked in LUTs 🤢 no EVF 🤢 no mech shutter 🤢 record limits 🤢 no hotshoe 🤢 $1,500 🤢 $1,500 🤢 $1,500 🤢 Literally every other brand has better options for cheaper. EVERY BRAND. New world record biggest joke release good job panasonic!

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

Ok

@pringleboat

Ай бұрын

@@KofiYeboah Sorry for the negativity hahah. Great video overall, love the jokes and your cinematography is amazing! I really love panasonic, but can't support GARBAGE releases like this camera and the disgoostin f8 lens. It is absurd how many gasholes are encouraging people to buy this camera...

@kevinblanco3244

Ай бұрын

@@pringleboat Your opinion is cheeks , broke jit

@KofiYeboah

Ай бұрын

@@pringleboat I think “garbage” camera is a little bit of a stretch for those who hadn’t even try to use it as intended For one, MOST of the people on the Japan trip weren’t filmmakers or photographers, the things that matter to us don’t matter to them. Also variation in region also played a slight role in camera expectations, less than a quarter were from North America (27 I think of 150), the standards we have are different This camera has quirks, but I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t completed two weeks of my social content in a lot less time with the option for reframing for say KZread in less time, to which a “garbage” camera couldn’t do that, I think people have to realize every release doesn’t red their insertion, and it’s not for everyone, like the Pyxis. A garbage camera would be unusable, I’ve managed to use and enjoy it like the other 149 people, making that statement more emotionally driven than factual

@CallMeRabbitzUSVI

Ай бұрын

​@@KofiYeboahGarbage camera is EXACTLY what this camera is. Panasonic severely crippled to this camera to stop it frpm cannibalizing its current and upcoming cameras and it shows! No EVF whem theyve had it on their MFT compacts for over a decade. No headphone jack because screw us I guess (Not even a USB Adapter like Fuji just no way to monitor audio. No Mechanical shutter which takes up literal millimeters in the body they just removed making it a worst photo camera than cameras made back in 2008 like the 5D Mark ii or even the 2012 Classic EOS M. Which by the way has an ACTUAL HOT SHOE! You know what every cameras has had for more than 2 decades. Even some point and shoots have. And the icing on the cake is that god awful 26mm f8 lens. Like who in their right mind would even consider such trash. Brightin star made a 28mm f2.8 full frame Manual Focus lens that is much better and much thinner than what Panasonic decided to drag out on stage. Face it, this camera is a boatload of compromises that they decided to try to sell to unsuspecting beginners all the while Content creators such as yourself make excuses for this poor attempt at a camera. Like really? Record limits in 1080p?!?!?! This is the G100 ALL OVER AGAIN!