Panasonic Lumix G9 II: I Was WRONG!

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[robb]

I love the M43 system. I have an EM1 Mark III with Pro lenes. I sell my work on line and at galleries and have never had a buyer say "oh, I'm not buying your work because it wasn't shot with a FF camera".

[jimcoon]

I’m a former newspaper photographer (in a past life - I am 70 now). I have used a GH5 for 4 years to shoot video for my business. A GH4 prior to that. I also have a Nikon D850 with all the requisite expensive lenses. And a Nikon D500 for wildlife. After watching your video I will be purchasing the G9II for video and stills as I get more and more tired of packing the D850 around. I will save the Nikon for tripod-mounted studio work and possibly landscape. But I think M43 is highly underrated, especially as we get older. It’s simply easier to grab and go. Thanks for your sense of humor and great content. Jim in Oregon

[jdamk]

Such a wonderfully rounded system, Panasonic colours are criminally underrated.

[pgy]

It's great that Panasonic finally caught up. Olympus was there years ago with cameras (OM-5, OM-1) with these features and ergonomics years ago, with great glass too. I'm happy for Pana, but Oly has already been here and done that, really well.

[reflexfilms]

That camera with the GODLY (for the cost vs performance + close focus distance) M43 Sigma 16mm F1.4 - will be absolute magic

[TerryD]

Unless I misinterpreted your earlier point, it is my understanding that the f stop with mft is not doubled vs full frame. The DOF equivalent is but not the amount of light being let in. A light meter would not know the difference so f2.8 is not 5.6 but 2.8 on both formats.

[NPJensen]

I have come to love Micro 4/3, or as I like to think of it, digital half frame. You are so right by the way, a GX8ii or GX9ii would be just what a lot of us are dreaming of. Personally, I have never found the need to go for the Leica branded M4/3 lenses. Olympus M. Digital Zuiko Premium primes and Panasonic G primes are small, light weight and sharp at a price point where I find the value for money to be just right for my needs.

[haploguy]

Panasonic has the most INSANE combo on their hands right now. S5II + G9II has literally no rivals, especially at sub 4k for both bodies. IN-SANE.

[danatkinson]

I've recently switched from Canon full frame to the OM-1 and absolutely love the M4/3 ecosystem. I shoot mostly macro, which has the obvious benefits of the extra DOF that comes with M4/3. But, I have also started shooting landscapes again and have been pleasantly surprised by the dynamic range that the OM-1 gives me. Add to that that it's just so much easier to take the camera out and shoot, meaning that it's not such a chore to pick up my bag and head out.

[moongate]

I love my Fujifilm cameras (and will continue to use them) BUT...early this year, I tried a Lumix 4/3 camera. I did so for the smaller size of the camera and lenses, but also because many of the older Lumix 4/3 cameras had generous discounts to their prices (lenses, too). I was so pleased with the first camera I bought (GX85), that I also bought a G95...and finally, a G9. These cameras are amazing...their menu system and touch screen implementation are the best I've used. Although they may be a bit short on megapixels, the image quality is still quite excellent and usable. I recently went to an indoor car show which had rather challenging lighting conditions: harsh overhead fluorescent lights, some daylight coming from an open garage door and very shiny and reflective surfaces on the cars themselves. All...ALL the shots I took with the G9 were perfectly exposed and in focus. They all look great. Can't wait to try the G9 II...and perhaps trade up. Yes, I am now a Micro Four Thirds fan.

[mb-watches]

Never thought I would say this: I shoot canon apsc since over 6 years. I do mainly video and lots of product macro video. That’s the reason why I stick mainly to apsc.
I did check out before Panasonic but stayed away because of the autofocus…
Seeing the lens selection, the new autofocus, the colours… well, this could work for me. Thanks for this review, really appreciate it a lot 👍🏻

[BrentODell]

As a wildlife still shooter, primarily, if the dynamic range is too great, I'll often just lean into it. If birds are backlit and I can't get around to the sunny side(especially late in the day), I'll instead expose for the sunset and catch the birds as silhouettes

[TheRealRichardWong]

Always a joyful experience watching your video Hugh! Congrats on reaching 100k!

[thedondeluxe]

That 100-400 lens is amaaazing. I had the old one, and I think it's still my favourite tele zoom ever made. This new G9 makes me wanna go back to micro four thirds for nature photography😁

[cameraz]

Great video. It's nice to see someone extoll the virtues of an M4/3 camera instead of complaining about what it can't do. Now if Panasonic would just come out with new rangefinder-styled camera.

[zackbulatao]

GX9II next please... or a GX95? 😊
I had a GX7 and a GX85 and they were my Hybrid workhorses for years. The rangefinder style form factor is just perfect for my kind of work. :❤️

[musicmaker]

I've been rocking the G85 now for almost 8 years now. I've learned a lot and have invested in multiple lens to cover everything from 7 - 200mm. I'm definitely ready for an upgrade and I am strongly thinking of the G9ii.

[parmanduke]

There hasn’t been a bad camera or lens made in quite some time and this camera is no exception. The technological leaps are astounding and I can’t wait to see what happens when ai is fully incorporated into af and processing. It’s going to be a fun ride going forward.

[wakizashilover]

I'm surprised you didn't use the 100MP photo's available handheld for the Chrysler building. Great video as usual

[abrahamsimonramirez]

When I saw this camera I was immediately sold hands down