I am officially a new subscriber and I wanted to let you know I love that you have 50 years of experience and the way that you covered the m6 Mark II was amazing I have the three prime lenses by sigma and I've been a fan of the EOS m series but wanted to take better advantage of the glass. I recently ordered the m6 Mark II from b&h and your video was very informative which makes me feel a lot better about the purchase I made. I'm an amateur photographer but I love it and once again your video was so relatable and I really like the fact that you have the experience and yet you kept it simple and easy for people like me to understand. I look forward to your videos that you come up with in the future and I am definitely a subscriber now.
@Osysyy4 күн бұрын
Dont Worry about giving a like or Subscribing I am just doing this for fun. Reason enough to subscribe lol
@Miklooo77410 күн бұрын
Just got the neewer cage and handle because of you sir 🫡 thank you for your service
@uncunvenchunalwisdom7 күн бұрын
I hope it works well for you.
@joseantoniojimenezgonzalez281810 күн бұрын
Hello Mr. Wagner, I would like to give you my opinion, without intending to bother you, regarding the contamination of the 35 mm film developing and printing process. I imagine that when you were working with these 35 mm systems it never occurred to you to think about how polluting it was, nor do I think that now young people think about how polluting it is to make digital cameras, 80% of which are made of plastic and are renewed cas models annually, or how expensive and polluting it is to extract some of the precious metals they contain, nor do we think about the liters of water necessary to make a single pair of jeans and the subsequent contamination of the water used, nor about how polluting it is. is massive livestock farming, etc. That doesn't mean we are going to stop buying digital cameras, the 35mm ones, even the cheapest ones, were made of metal in their time, in my time the cheapest ones were already made of plastic and in many cases with few electronic components, I don't think we are going to walking naked down the street because of the polluting and exorbitant waste of water generated by the textile industry, nor will we stop eating meat, etc. etc I think it is not a good option to advocate now that cinema is re-emerging against digital because of how polluting it is, now that this photographic system is a minority in the market, I think it is not fair to advocate for pollution or burden consciences of people who are beginning to discover 35 mm photography. Otherwise I think you contribute a lot to photography with your page. A cordial greeting. Jose Antonio.
@uncunvenchunalwisdom7 күн бұрын
Thank you for a very thought provoking comment. Unfortunately, technology advancement can produce a lot of waste. This is certainly true for electronics and you are right, there are lots of precious metals extracted from horrible mines in Africa that are used to make these devices function.
@pablovegaramos11 күн бұрын
Thank you for your review, I'm starting out in photography and it helped me a lot
@uncunvenchunalwisdom7 күн бұрын
Happy to help!
@donshaffer416913 күн бұрын
I have done B&W since the 1990s. I love this type of photography. However, to tbis day, i can not find the words to express why i am drawn to it. People ask me 'why?', but i can not explain it.
@uncunvenchunalwisdom7 күн бұрын
Black and white requires that you see things differently and out of the ordinary. To me this is a very engaging and satisfying experience.
@chawanya15 күн бұрын
Ein wertvolles Video - schon allein wegen der vielen klugen Kommentare darunter... Und weniger kluge sind auch immer lehrreich 😉🤗 Sie haben da etwas wichtiges angesprochen. Bei BW scheint es mehr wirklich um das Ergebnis als Bild zu gehen und nicht auch noch um Erinnerungsvergleiche, die uns auch hemmen können 🤗📸🙏
@uncunvenchunalwisdom7 күн бұрын
Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar. Ich habe alle mit meinen Videos verbundenen Kommentare gelesen und viele von ihnen als sehr interessant empfunden. Außerdem haben Menschen wie Sie auch viele freundliche Bemerkungen zu den Videos gemacht. Ich hoffe, bald mehr produzieren zu können. Aufgrund von Krankheit und Reisen gab es Verzögerungen in der Produktion
@user-vy2if4ik1k16 күн бұрын
I still have the GX1, debating selling it as I find my Olympus E-PM2 is a little better, more compact, better at jpegs, and also has IBIS although the E-PM2 controls are a bit trickier than the nice switches and buttons of the GX1. The E-PM2 was a Mini though, built more as a compact camera replacement with more sophistication than a P+S, whereas the GX1 was an enthusiast mode. Have you tried any of the Olympus alternatives to the GX1 like the E-PM2 or more likely the E-PL5 or E-P5? Olympus made some great bodies with IBIS that took Panasonic a few more years to catch up to, and adding the Lumix 20 1.7 lens to the IBIS equipped bodies is an extra win. Thanks for the video.
@uncunvenchunalwisdom7 күн бұрын
I have a PEN EP-5. It has the advantage of sensor based image stabilization. I also like the fact that the screen pops out on an angle. It is a little bigger and heavier than the GX1 and generally more expensive used, but it is a better camera. In an upcoming video, I will be describing how to use optical viewfinders with both of these cameras as well as the Canon M6 Mark II>
@stoneocelot99116 күн бұрын
Hey JB, thank you for the video. Any chance you could share some pictures you’ve taken with the GX1?
@uncunvenchunalwisdom7 күн бұрын
I have been traveling and sick for an extended period, so my video production as fallen off a cliff. I am going to make a video showing how to use optical viewfinders with the GX1 and several other cameras. I will show photos taken with the GX1 in that video.
@stoneocelot9916 күн бұрын
@@uncunvenchunalwisdom I hope you’re doing well and on the road to recovery!
@RWAquariumPages18 күн бұрын
honestly i really enjoyed this video, just ordered one and it should arrive in a few hours. i got the 22/28/32mm lens, will pick up the 11-22 and 56 later, but my main purpose for this camera is for photography, travel and candids and not video. thanks for this video! it's still quite a powerhouse camera for photos
@uncunvenchunalwisdom17 күн бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@Oobitsa20 күн бұрын
Thanks for putting this together. I love mine, although I’ve probably invested too much in the M line and will probably live to regret it. I’ve got all the Sigmas, the 32, 22, and goofy macro with the built in light. I got it the M line because the full sized SLR and all the gear were killing my back!
@uncunvenchunalwisdom17 күн бұрын
This camera should sever you well for many years to come.
@herogomez719322 күн бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH, SIR, INFORMATIVE I HAVE AN IDEA NOW THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.... HERO HERE FROM THE PHILIPPINES
@uncunvenchunalwisdom17 күн бұрын
Happy to help
@DiegoMDeras22 күн бұрын
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
@uncunvenchunalwisdom17 күн бұрын
I haven't ever used the hires mode, so I don't know the answer to your question. Sorry.
@DanielPetre24 күн бұрын
stupid cagemakers with their brand showing off in front !
@Ninja_Mittens25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info JB. I've been looking for a super compact good with prime lenses for discreet street photography, and I shoot canon in regular size and staying in a similar control ecosystem is super desirable. Sounds like this will fit the bill perfectly
@uncunvenchunalwisdom25 күн бұрын
Hope you like it.
@beejbrigade27 күн бұрын
Thank you for creating this video. I love your style and clarity. Do you have any recommendations for gimbals?
@uncunvenchunalwisdom24 күн бұрын
I have two gimbals, but haven't used them. I have decided that I am not a gimbal guy and that I will rely on the in body image stabilization on my Lumix GH6 for gimbal type purposes. That being said, I suggest you look at this gimbal www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/compatibles/index?type=website&page=second_nav&source=compatibles#/camera?pid=793&pname=WEEBILL%203S It is said to be compatible with the RR50, which should mean bluetooth connectivity between the gimbal and the camera. www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/compatibles/index?type=website&page=second_nav&source=compatibles#/camera?pid=793&pname=WEEBILL%203S There seem to be lots of excellent deals on ebay www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=weebill+3&_sacat=0
@derekmandl29 күн бұрын
I shot b&w film in college and now shoot all digital. My favorite aspect of film was using a fully mechanical system, knowing that the shutter, aperture, timer, and all that was driven from cranks, gears, etc was so cool! I still have my Pentax k1000 from back then. I have dug it out of storage and will see if I still enjoy it enough to justify the cost. I’d love to own a F-1 because you can remove the prism and see how the thing works from both sides. I love having stuff like that around, to show people. I’d also love to setup a b&w darkroom one day just for fun, printing with enlargers like we did in school!
@uncunvenchunalwisdom25 күн бұрын
We are supposed to have a rental darkroom in the Provo, Utah area soon. Can't wait to take my granddaughters to see print emerge in the tray!
@grahamvenningАй бұрын
Really appreciate you taking the time to put this together and share. So many great insights!
@uncunvenchunalwisdom25 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@martingreenberg870Ай бұрын
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)
@uncunvenchunalwisdom7 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.
@howiegoldfarb1871Ай бұрын
JB I’m 76 & I’ve been taking b&w photos since my father handed me a brownie in the late 1950’s. Great video keep it up Howie G.
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
Thanks and keep at it!
@danieledwardearly7257Ай бұрын
Great job JB! At 80, I've decided to shoot 2024 with B/W only to rev up my creative juices! I've been shooting since I was 10 and I'm trying to get back to my initial love of photography with included a lot of B/W with a first dark room course while in school at Carnegie Mellon in 1967-69. You address so much of what my senior mind is confronting. Thanks! Looking forward to more from you. Dan
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
Supposedly a rental darkroom is coming to our area. Can't wait!
@stevieb7121Ай бұрын
I've had a couple of GX1s and will probably always have one in my collection. I think it was ahead of its time in terms of size and quality. That's both build quality and image quality. I often use mine with the Lumix 20mm f1.7 as it seems just right for me. It also pairs well with the Pana-Leica 15mm f1.7 is you like the 28mm equivalent field of view. I've had the EVF twice and sold it twice! I just didn't get along with it. Enjoyed your review!
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
Love the GX1. It is the camera that helped me move from film to digital.
@chrisbrown6432Ай бұрын
I use back button ato focus that solves the shutter sensitivity and I prefer to use back button autofocus anyway.
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
Thanks. I am going to give that a try.
@chrisbrown6432Ай бұрын
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.
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй 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.
@reusedisland1904Ай бұрын
… wonderful to hear someone speaking because of love - and not for money. Thank you. I have subscribed anyway 😊
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@sbcwinnАй бұрын
Hi. I just bought a G6 as a third MFT camera. I want to use it as a daily carry camera. Do you think, given its size, that this is an appropriate role for this camera?
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
It can be. The camera is relatively compact and very light. The lens you use can make a big difference. The Olympus 14mm and the Lumix 20 mm are very good lenses and are very compact. Did the camera come with a lens?
@sbcwinnАй бұрын
@@uncunvenchunalwisdom It did not, but I have a 12 mm - 32 mm pancacke zoom that I intend to use.
@laurentyarp514Ай бұрын
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.
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
Thank you very much. I wasn't aware of this.
@colininglis8918Күн бұрын
I use back button focus on my g9 its ok.
@jacobh5817Ай бұрын
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…
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
It is an amazingly good camera at the current price.
@LepewhiАй бұрын
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€!!!
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй 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.
@LepewhiАй 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 ?
@maumor2Ай бұрын
What a refreshing video. No crazy effects, color grading or over the top music. Just some common sense opinion. I think Neewer is beating SmallRig on the R50 cage: less extra space and surprisingly easier access
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
Thanks. I am trying to do mini Ted talks on photography and other subjects down the road.
@thomaspunchur3627Ай бұрын
We all have a different life story. In mine I was a 12 year old in 1970 and lusted over the F-1 but it was waaaay out of my budget! My life has always included photography as a hobby with the only work I got paid for being in skydiving still using film but going to digital when it came out. When I retired and the crazy active side of life came to an end I picked up a mint F-1, several viewfinder options and a few lens to "take my time"with. No regrets, it's my go-to for going to vintage motorcycle and car shows even tho I have quite a collection of other cameras. We all have a reason to justify our purchases, mine was strictly nostalgic. I hope your ride was epic....go fast, take chances! ✌
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
It was super fine even though another guy took me out mid air on a jump. Even so, I did win one of my race classes and had a blast doing it.
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
super fun...
@planeador212 ай бұрын
you don't care about likes, subscribers and start your video with your conclusions. WOW!!!! I wish all reviewers would do the same!
@planeador212 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. I would love a review about your brightin star 35mm. How good is it wide open?
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
I will do a video on the Brightin Star 35mm. It is a .95 f stop, so the focus plane is very small. It is reasonably sharp at the focus point but can be made really sharp with tools such as Topaz Labs Photo AI or Sharpening AI.
@Aviator1682 ай бұрын
If you can get it very cheap, yeah. Canon stuff is expensive feature by feature comparing with other brands. I own a m3 and it will be my back up camera when my Sony a7iii comes in.
@donnawetter15132 ай бұрын
The AF isn't that great for movement. Shutter is very loud, eletronic shutter produces artifacts at very fast speeds. But if you want a compact capable Canon there is nothing else.
@lanalorenzen2 ай бұрын
This is the way a presentation should be done: no begging for likes, subscribes, etc. (though for this guy I did because I want to hear and see more as a novice just starting to shoot pictures with film).
@theurbanodyssey2 ай бұрын
As a happy owner (I have 2 of them!) I can say that in my opinion it is probably still the best camera for traveling light. the EF-M18-150, 11-22 and 32 mm F/1.4 combo is perfect for the purpose. With adapter and L series lenses it becomes a monster! The video side is also discreet and by choosing a neutral profile it produces files that are very workable in post production even if we are not talking about 10 bit; it's really a shame that Canon has decided to discontinue the M series; perhaps not even Canon had understood its potential!
@William-ht5me2 ай бұрын
I just received delivery of an Asahi Pentax SV camera and a Pentax Spotmatic II camera yesterday. The SV doesn't have internal light metering and doesn't use a battery while the SPII is one of the first to have TTL metering. A battery for it is available and costs about $3. I also bought a digital light meter that mounts on the camera's hot or cold shoe for about $30 with shipping. It can function as a reflective but also as an incident light meter. (It's Chinese, of course, and available on eBay.) I have over 50 m42 lenses that I shoot on my Sony (digital) bodies, but it seemed fitting to get a couple of camera bodies they were originally intended for. I, too, have been taking photographs for fifty years and miss having a B&W darkroom most of all when it comes to film.
@uncunvenchunalwisdomАй бұрын
I am lucky. I live south of Salt Lake City and a lab called the Findlab is going to open rental black and white darkrooms for only $15 per hour.
@William-ht5meАй бұрын
@@uncunvenchunalwisdom Wonderful! I hope they are successful. And I hope you can find good papers to print on and at a reasonable price. You might want to get your own enlarging lens, too, if you don't have one.
@romanazbukin86872 ай бұрын
It was nice to see this video shot this 2024 year. The other day I bought and expect an Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 for this camera. In addition to the G6, I use the Panasonic Lumix GM-1, which is convenient for its small size.
@RicardoMontalvoPastor2 ай бұрын
I thank you for this info, I just bought one of them with the view finder and a 15-45mm lens for $850, and decided to grab a sigma 30mm for $160 dollars on eBay and I was kind of worry about the idea that it was discontinued, but thanks for the info I feel a little better now about this purchase. 😀
@nusret_br02042 ай бұрын
Thank you
@glennotf2 ай бұрын
Had several Sigmas and Viltroxes. Sigmas always disappointed me. Sold them all.
@glennotf2 ай бұрын
I speed boost the Canon 100mm F2.8 L IS macro lens and the images are immaculate. I also have the 32mm EF-M mount 1.4 and, frankly it’s a tossup between the two in terms of image quality. The M6 MK ii is a gem with a good speed booster.
@Reason-fg4ik2 ай бұрын
I've shot film since 1983 and still love it. I have 2-cannon F1n, 2-nikon F5, and a mamiya rz67 pro ii bodies. I'll likely never quit shooting film if available. What I love most is the 3D view through the rz67 waist level finder and the 3D view looking at slides on a light table. Amazing hobby!
@tengkubingit44222 ай бұрын
4 years ago, I was going over my grandparent's house cleaning out after their funeral. There I saw a, peaking through the raffling plastics of the old, stand a almost useless Yashica MG1. Take it out and bought a Colorplus 200 for it. Now, four years later. I personally enjoy the "Experimental" side of it: the modification and repair on the lens and body aswell as the films, especially older expired one. Did i regret it after getting a Canon 6D? Nope not at all. The entire fun of Analog photography is the experimental like i said before and the community. Today it's just another hip and trendy and i gotta admit hate it with a passion especially the rising price. For me, Film as a primarily will never be. It will be a hobby, a curiosity and love for me and a few others. Their time has passed but not with me
@kevinc.37172 ай бұрын
Another great video JB! I have about 4 older 35mm cameras and I love them. Despite digital, there's still a connection to my past and trying to "learn" to shoot and pefect them. 35mm gets costly to shoot as you said and scanning the negs are not the same as developing, pushing, short stop, fixer etc. I won't setup a dark room at this point but I'll always keep those cameras close by. Thanks to the incompetency of modern day USPS, I'm still waiting for a roll to arrive at Darkroom out west for my latest B&W film adventure. Hey, maybe I will setup a darkroom after all... LOL. Thank you again!
@uncunvenchunalwisdom2 ай бұрын
I just bought the kit to develop black and white film. I am going to give it a try and will report back.
@marshalljvanderhoofphoto2 ай бұрын
Thank you for great message! I get asked these same questions all the time. Really love the insight about human vision being panoramic.
@uncunvenchunalwisdom2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@pierrecrampagne68262 ай бұрын
Avec le noir et blanc; on a une ambiance, qu'on a pas forcément en couleur, et les couleurs passent très bien en noir et blanc. avec certains pigments on peu coloriser la photo, faire des plaques autochromes Lumière, et tous les virages ( sépia, au bleu, à l'or, solarisation, avoir le grain de la pellicule, faire des effets de fusain etc).
@timatwater82472 ай бұрын
The second version of the 14 42 kit lens is smaller and sharper than either the 14 45 or the first version of the 14 42 from reviews I've read. I use it on my GX1 and G5 Lumix bodies. Stabilization is good too. About $100-125 used unless it's already become over inflated like most photo gear in the last 2 years. Good review of the G6, the G5 was almost as good and even cheaper on the used market. Both the G5 and G6 were forgotten because the G7 had some 4k capabilities.
@Reason-fg4ik2 ай бұрын
Seeing in 3D is a great point! The reason I still shoot with a 0:41 camera or my medium format cameras is that I love the 3D look in the view finder and the slide on my light table. For us old guys it's like looking at images with the old ViewMaster. I struggle after scanning to a digital image because the image is converted to a 2D image. And, I love shooting with b&w film and in b&w mode when I shoot w with my digital camera.
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I am officially a new subscriber and I wanted to let you know I love that you have 50 years of experience and the way that you covered the m6 Mark II was amazing I have the three prime lenses by sigma and I've been a fan of the EOS m series but wanted to take better advantage of the glass. I recently ordered the m6 Mark II from b&h and your video was very informative which makes me feel a lot better about the purchase I made. I'm an amateur photographer but I love it and once again your video was so relatable and I really like the fact that you have the experience and yet you kept it simple and easy for people like me to understand. I look forward to your videos that you come up with in the future and I am definitely a subscriber now.
Dont Worry about giving a like or Subscribing I am just doing this for fun. Reason enough to subscribe lol
Just got the neewer cage and handle because of you sir 🫡 thank you for your service
I hope it works well for you.
Hello Mr. Wagner, I would like to give you my opinion, without intending to bother you, regarding the contamination of the 35 mm film developing and printing process. I imagine that when you were working with these 35 mm systems it never occurred to you to think about how polluting it was, nor do I think that now young people think about how polluting it is to make digital cameras, 80% of which are made of plastic and are renewed cas models annually, or how expensive and polluting it is to extract some of the precious metals they contain, nor do we think about the liters of water necessary to make a single pair of jeans and the subsequent contamination of the water used, nor about how polluting it is. is massive livestock farming, etc. That doesn't mean we are going to stop buying digital cameras, the 35mm ones, even the cheapest ones, were made of metal in their time, in my time the cheapest ones were already made of plastic and in many cases with few electronic components, I don't think we are going to walking naked down the street because of the polluting and exorbitant waste of water generated by the textile industry, nor will we stop eating meat, etc. etc I think it is not a good option to advocate now that cinema is re-emerging against digital because of how polluting it is, now that this photographic system is a minority in the market, I think it is not fair to advocate for pollution or burden consciences of people who are beginning to discover 35 mm photography. Otherwise I think you contribute a lot to photography with your page. A cordial greeting. Jose Antonio.
Thank you for a very thought provoking comment. Unfortunately, technology advancement can produce a lot of waste. This is certainly true for electronics and you are right, there are lots of precious metals extracted from horrible mines in Africa that are used to make these devices function.
Thank you for your review, I'm starting out in photography and it helped me a lot
Happy to help!
I have done B&W since the 1990s. I love this type of photography. However, to tbis day, i can not find the words to express why i am drawn to it. People ask me 'why?', but i can not explain it.
Black and white requires that you see things differently and out of the ordinary. To me this is a very engaging and satisfying experience.
Ein wertvolles Video - schon allein wegen der vielen klugen Kommentare darunter... Und weniger kluge sind auch immer lehrreich 😉🤗 Sie haben da etwas wichtiges angesprochen. Bei BW scheint es mehr wirklich um das Ergebnis als Bild zu gehen und nicht auch noch um Erinnerungsvergleiche, die uns auch hemmen können 🤗📸🙏
Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar. Ich habe alle mit meinen Videos verbundenen Kommentare gelesen und viele von ihnen als sehr interessant empfunden. Außerdem haben Menschen wie Sie auch viele freundliche Bemerkungen zu den Videos gemacht. Ich hoffe, bald mehr produzieren zu können. Aufgrund von Krankheit und Reisen gab es Verzögerungen in der Produktion
I still have the GX1, debating selling it as I find my Olympus E-PM2 is a little better, more compact, better at jpegs, and also has IBIS although the E-PM2 controls are a bit trickier than the nice switches and buttons of the GX1. The E-PM2 was a Mini though, built more as a compact camera replacement with more sophistication than a P+S, whereas the GX1 was an enthusiast mode. Have you tried any of the Olympus alternatives to the GX1 like the E-PM2 or more likely the E-PL5 or E-P5? Olympus made some great bodies with IBIS that took Panasonic a few more years to catch up to, and adding the Lumix 20 1.7 lens to the IBIS equipped bodies is an extra win. Thanks for the video.
I have a PEN EP-5. It has the advantage of sensor based image stabilization. I also like the fact that the screen pops out on an angle. It is a little bigger and heavier than the GX1 and generally more expensive used, but it is a better camera. In an upcoming video, I will be describing how to use optical viewfinders with both of these cameras as well as the Canon M6 Mark II>
Hey JB, thank you for the video. Any chance you could share some pictures you’ve taken with the GX1?
I have been traveling and sick for an extended period, so my video production as fallen off a cliff. I am going to make a video showing how to use optical viewfinders with the GX1 and several other cameras. I will show photos taken with the GX1 in that video.
@@uncunvenchunalwisdom I hope you’re doing well and on the road to recovery!
honestly i really enjoyed this video, just ordered one and it should arrive in a few hours. i got the 22/28/32mm lens, will pick up the 11-22 and 56 later, but my main purpose for this camera is for photography, travel and candids and not video. thanks for this video! it's still quite a powerhouse camera for photos
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for putting this together. I love mine, although I’ve probably invested too much in the M line and will probably live to regret it. I’ve got all the Sigmas, the 32, 22, and goofy macro with the built in light. I got it the M line because the full sized SLR and all the gear were killing my back!
This camera should sever you well for many years to come.
THANK YOU SO MUCH, SIR, INFORMATIVE I HAVE AN IDEA NOW THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.... HERO HERE FROM THE PHILIPPINES
Happy to help
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
I haven't ever used the hires mode, so I don't know the answer to your question. Sorry.
stupid cagemakers with their brand showing off in front !
Thanks for the info JB. I've been looking for a super compact good with prime lenses for discreet street photography, and I shoot canon in regular size and staying in a similar control ecosystem is super desirable. Sounds like this will fit the bill perfectly
Hope you like it.
Thank you for creating this video. I love your style and clarity. Do you have any recommendations for gimbals?
I have two gimbals, but haven't used them. I have decided that I am not a gimbal guy and that I will rely on the in body image stabilization on my Lumix GH6 for gimbal type purposes. That being said, I suggest you look at this gimbal www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/compatibles/index?type=website&page=second_nav&source=compatibles#/camera?pid=793&pname=WEEBILL%203S It is said to be compatible with the RR50, which should mean bluetooth connectivity between the gimbal and the camera. www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/compatibles/index?type=website&page=second_nav&source=compatibles#/camera?pid=793&pname=WEEBILL%203S There seem to be lots of excellent deals on ebay www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=weebill+3&_sacat=0
I shot b&w film in college and now shoot all digital. My favorite aspect of film was using a fully mechanical system, knowing that the shutter, aperture, timer, and all that was driven from cranks, gears, etc was so cool! I still have my Pentax k1000 from back then. I have dug it out of storage and will see if I still enjoy it enough to justify the cost. I’d love to own a F-1 because you can remove the prism and see how the thing works from both sides. I love having stuff like that around, to show people. I’d also love to setup a b&w darkroom one day just for fun, printing with enlargers like we did in school!
We are supposed to have a rental darkroom in the Provo, Utah area soon. Can't wait to take my granddaughters to see print emerge in the tray!
Really appreciate you taking the time to put this together and share. So many great insights!
Glad it was helpful!
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)
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.
JB I’m 76 & I’ve been taking b&w photos since my father handed me a brownie in the late 1950’s. Great video keep it up Howie G.
Thanks and keep at it!
Great job JB! At 80, I've decided to shoot 2024 with B/W only to rev up my creative juices! I've been shooting since I was 10 and I'm trying to get back to my initial love of photography with included a lot of B/W with a first dark room course while in school at Carnegie Mellon in 1967-69. You address so much of what my senior mind is confronting. Thanks! Looking forward to more from you. Dan
Supposedly a rental darkroom is coming to our area. Can't wait!
I've had a couple of GX1s and will probably always have one in my collection. I think it was ahead of its time in terms of size and quality. That's both build quality and image quality. I often use mine with the Lumix 20mm f1.7 as it seems just right for me. It also pairs well with the Pana-Leica 15mm f1.7 is you like the 28mm equivalent field of view. I've had the EVF twice and sold it twice! I just didn't get along with it. Enjoyed your review!
Love the GX1. It is the camera that helped me move from film to digital.
I use back button ato focus that solves the shutter sensitivity and I prefer to use back button autofocus anyway.
Thanks. I am going to give that a try.
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.
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.
… wonderful to hear someone speaking because of love - and not for money. Thank you. I have subscribed anyway 😊
Awesome! Thank you!
Hi. I just bought a G6 as a third MFT camera. I want to use it as a daily carry camera. Do you think, given its size, that this is an appropriate role for this camera?
It can be. The camera is relatively compact and very light. The lens you use can make a big difference. The Olympus 14mm and the Lumix 20 mm are very good lenses and are very compact. Did the camera come with a lens?
@@uncunvenchunalwisdom It did not, but I have a 12 mm - 32 mm pancacke zoom that I intend to use.
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.
Thank you very much. I wasn't aware of this.
I use back button focus on my g9 its ok.
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…
It is an amazingly good camera at the current 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€!!!
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.
@@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 ?
What a refreshing video. No crazy effects, color grading or over the top music. Just some common sense opinion. I think Neewer is beating SmallRig on the R50 cage: less extra space and surprisingly easier access
Thanks. I am trying to do mini Ted talks on photography and other subjects down the road.
We all have a different life story. In mine I was a 12 year old in 1970 and lusted over the F-1 but it was waaaay out of my budget! My life has always included photography as a hobby with the only work I got paid for being in skydiving still using film but going to digital when it came out. When I retired and the crazy active side of life came to an end I picked up a mint F-1, several viewfinder options and a few lens to "take my time"with. No regrets, it's my go-to for going to vintage motorcycle and car shows even tho I have quite a collection of other cameras. We all have a reason to justify our purchases, mine was strictly nostalgic. I hope your ride was epic....go fast, take chances! ✌
It was super fine even though another guy took me out mid air on a jump. Even so, I did win one of my race classes and had a blast doing it.
super fun...
you don't care about likes, subscribers and start your video with your conclusions. WOW!!!! I wish all reviewers would do the same!
Thanks for this video. I would love a review about your brightin star 35mm. How good is it wide open?
I will do a video on the Brightin Star 35mm. It is a .95 f stop, so the focus plane is very small. It is reasonably sharp at the focus point but can be made really sharp with tools such as Topaz Labs Photo AI or Sharpening AI.
If you can get it very cheap, yeah. Canon stuff is expensive feature by feature comparing with other brands. I own a m3 and it will be my back up camera when my Sony a7iii comes in.
The AF isn't that great for movement. Shutter is very loud, eletronic shutter produces artifacts at very fast speeds. But if you want a compact capable Canon there is nothing else.
This is the way a presentation should be done: no begging for likes, subscribes, etc. (though for this guy I did because I want to hear and see more as a novice just starting to shoot pictures with film).
As a happy owner (I have 2 of them!) I can say that in my opinion it is probably still the best camera for traveling light. the EF-M18-150, 11-22 and 32 mm F/1.4 combo is perfect for the purpose. With adapter and L series lenses it becomes a monster! The video side is also discreet and by choosing a neutral profile it produces files that are very workable in post production even if we are not talking about 10 bit; it's really a shame that Canon has decided to discontinue the M series; perhaps not even Canon had understood its potential!
I just received delivery of an Asahi Pentax SV camera and a Pentax Spotmatic II camera yesterday. The SV doesn't have internal light metering and doesn't use a battery while the SPII is one of the first to have TTL metering. A battery for it is available and costs about $3. I also bought a digital light meter that mounts on the camera's hot or cold shoe for about $30 with shipping. It can function as a reflective but also as an incident light meter. (It's Chinese, of course, and available on eBay.) I have over 50 m42 lenses that I shoot on my Sony (digital) bodies, but it seemed fitting to get a couple of camera bodies they were originally intended for. I, too, have been taking photographs for fifty years and miss having a B&W darkroom most of all when it comes to film.
I am lucky. I live south of Salt Lake City and a lab called the Findlab is going to open rental black and white darkrooms for only $15 per hour.
@@uncunvenchunalwisdom Wonderful! I hope they are successful. And I hope you can find good papers to print on and at a reasonable price. You might want to get your own enlarging lens, too, if you don't have one.
It was nice to see this video shot this 2024 year. The other day I bought and expect an Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 for this camera. In addition to the G6, I use the Panasonic Lumix GM-1, which is convenient for its small size.
I thank you for this info, I just bought one of them with the view finder and a 15-45mm lens for $850, and decided to grab a sigma 30mm for $160 dollars on eBay and I was kind of worry about the idea that it was discontinued, but thanks for the info I feel a little better now about this purchase. 😀
Thank you
Had several Sigmas and Viltroxes. Sigmas always disappointed me. Sold them all.
I speed boost the Canon 100mm F2.8 L IS macro lens and the images are immaculate. I also have the 32mm EF-M mount 1.4 and, frankly it’s a tossup between the two in terms of image quality. The M6 MK ii is a gem with a good speed booster.
I've shot film since 1983 and still love it. I have 2-cannon F1n, 2-nikon F5, and a mamiya rz67 pro ii bodies. I'll likely never quit shooting film if available. What I love most is the 3D view through the rz67 waist level finder and the 3D view looking at slides on a light table. Amazing hobby!
4 years ago, I was going over my grandparent's house cleaning out after their funeral. There I saw a, peaking through the raffling plastics of the old, stand a almost useless Yashica MG1. Take it out and bought a Colorplus 200 for it. Now, four years later. I personally enjoy the "Experimental" side of it: the modification and repair on the lens and body aswell as the films, especially older expired one. Did i regret it after getting a Canon 6D? Nope not at all. The entire fun of Analog photography is the experimental like i said before and the community. Today it's just another hip and trendy and i gotta admit hate it with a passion especially the rising price. For me, Film as a primarily will never be. It will be a hobby, a curiosity and love for me and a few others. Their time has passed but not with me
Another great video JB! I have about 4 older 35mm cameras and I love them. Despite digital, there's still a connection to my past and trying to "learn" to shoot and pefect them. 35mm gets costly to shoot as you said and scanning the negs are not the same as developing, pushing, short stop, fixer etc. I won't setup a dark room at this point but I'll always keep those cameras close by. Thanks to the incompetency of modern day USPS, I'm still waiting for a roll to arrive at Darkroom out west for my latest B&W film adventure. Hey, maybe I will setup a darkroom after all... LOL. Thank you again!
I just bought the kit to develop black and white film. I am going to give it a try and will report back.
Thank you for great message! I get asked these same questions all the time. Really love the insight about human vision being panoramic.
Glad it was helpful!
Avec le noir et blanc; on a une ambiance, qu'on a pas forcément en couleur, et les couleurs passent très bien en noir et blanc. avec certains pigments on peu coloriser la photo, faire des plaques autochromes Lumière, et tous les virages ( sépia, au bleu, à l'or, solarisation, avoir le grain de la pellicule, faire des effets de fusain etc).
The second version of the 14 42 kit lens is smaller and sharper than either the 14 45 or the first version of the 14 42 from reviews I've read. I use it on my GX1 and G5 Lumix bodies. Stabilization is good too. About $100-125 used unless it's already become over inflated like most photo gear in the last 2 years. Good review of the G6, the G5 was almost as good and even cheaper on the used market. Both the G5 and G6 were forgotten because the G7 had some 4k capabilities.
Seeing in 3D is a great point! The reason I still shoot with a 0:41 camera or my medium format cameras is that I love the 3D look in the view finder and the slide on my light table. For us old guys it's like looking at images with the old ViewMaster. I struggle after scanning to a digital image because the image is converted to a 2D image. And, I love shooting with b&w film and in b&w mode when I shoot w with my digital camera.