Panasonic G9 II First Impressions For Wildlife Photography
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- Field test of the Panasonic G9II for wildlife photography. How is the autofocus, can it track wildlife, how is the 20fps. I also try the brand new 100-400 giving 800mm field of view. I hope you enjoy, Cheers, Duade
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00:00 Panasonic G9II
02:09 Eastern Yellow Robin
04:29 Dusky Woodswallow
05:19 Yellow-footed Antechinus
07:33 Winton Wetlands
10:19 Egrets
14:19 First Impressions
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A comparison between OM-1 and Lumix G9 II would be great!
Hi Duade. Thank you for your review. Panasonic did well to send you the G9 II. "Good on them" making sure they sent their new beast to a skilled nature photographer with honest reviews. Very grateful for your time and thoughts! The more I hear about the G9 II, the more I'm tempted to grab one as soon as I can get a credit card out of my wallet (which will pull me out of retirement to pay for it and a new desktop video editing monster). Worth it!
Thanks for the support I really appreciate it, it is a great camera for sure, I will keep using it and do the review soon. Cheers, Duade
Really looking forward to your comparison with the om flagship ð
Blue-billed Duck flapping in time with the shutter and Duade sneaking up with an excellent 'contact drill'; your vlogs are a joy to watch. Your finished images are second to none, they are perfect to my eyes. Loved that sunrise and the panos of the Winton Wetlands - absolutely gorgeous. Thank you, Duade.
(Hi Joan ð)
Hello there, Pia :)
Thanks Joan, glad you enjoyed it, yes, that was a lot of crawling for my aging body ;-)
At last, Panasonic gets a mention from Australia! It was interesting to see how little adjustment was needed from Raw to get great looking pictures. I look forward to future reviews.
Andrew Goodall/Nature's Image Photography put out a video yesterday on the G9 II yesterday - he's an Ausralian :)
Indeed, âPanny colours!â
Hi Duade, great video. I currently have the first G9 and the OM-1. I use the OM-1 a bit more because I shoot a lot of sports and birds along the coast and the phase detection focus on the OM-1 is better in those situations. I have held on to my G9 because is does take great pictures and it feels better in my hand. Two things I would love to see you do: follow through with a G9II and OM-1 comparison and compare the new Panasonic 100-400 to the Olympus 100-400. I hope you will continue to test and shoot some with Micro Four Thirds. Your videos on are some of the best on TH-cam and your presentation style is wonderful. I can't speak for everyone, but you have help me capture some nice shoots!
Being an owner of a G9 and an OM-1, too, I'd be interested in a comparison of G9 2 vs. OM-1, too.
I'd be interested in a comparison too as it looks like my next purchase will be either a G9ii or an OM1.
Hi Duade,
Just want to let you know these videos are very helpful and informative and it's really appreciated. You're basically doing a public service for all of us.
Glad to help!
Truly appreciate
Great video! The 'near focus' and 'far focus' features on my G9 are mapped to the two custom buttons on the front, and I use them a LOT. They really help get the camera in the right general focal plane, and then it almost always handles it from there. I'm really interested in the G9II, although not any time soon as my currently G9 is working just fine for me.
Great video Duade! The Panasonics really suffer from LVF lag when recording with an external monitor, so that is something to keep note of. This camera also supports writing to an SSD. That may significantly reduce the time it takes to empty the buffer. And SSDs are also very cost effective.
Great point. SSD may not be a bad idea
It is great to see micro forth third as a format back into the game now with two great cameras in OM-1 and G9 markii that are capable of shooting in 50 and 60 fps full resolution in raw with afc. Something even the best full frame cameras canât do.
Great intro to the camera for wildlife. Except for needing the near/far buttons, it looks like the AF is brilliant. How cool to see an Antechinus in daylight - I guess she was cold! All the Antechinus I've seen have disappeared very quickly. Wish I could spend more time taking pictures like you do. Thanks for the video!
I really enjoy your videos. Honest and clear reviews, and I particularly like that you show the final image, as well as the uncropped raw file. Very few photographers do this. I would be very interested to know how you feel the video mode compares to video on the OM1.
Your pictures are just sooo good, and your videos very easy to watch! Thank you!
It looks like Panasonic has created a very interesting and lightweight, yet powerful package.
Thanks, it was a fun couple of days, Cheers, Duade
Best review this time. No useless Infos. I use the G9 for 3 jears now. I guess the biggest improvement ist the af and the stabilisation. The rest is only nice to have.
Where you able to read the raw files? All other TH-camrs had only experience with jpg.
I'm looking forward to see tests with newest firmware and comparison with the om 1 or the Fuji XH2S
Thanks for another great video Duade. Canon, Nikon, OM System and now Panasonic - just great to see your open fair and unbiased reviews of the different brands. It's great that different manufacturers trust the openness and fairness of your reviews. Winton Wetlands looking fabulous again and some wonderful results. Thank you
Thanks John, yes, I am very grateful they are sending me gear to test, even if I raise issues I am having. Cheers, Duade
What a nice, relaxing review. It felt laid back and calming. I really needed that. The G9 ii and new 100-400mm look really nice paired here. I'm an OM-1 user, so it might not be enough to sway me. I'm not sure I can justify the upgrade. We always are seeking the next big thing, better gear. I think it probably is more important to learn your gear. At least, that's what I'll keep telling myself. How do you do the jpeg edit overlay on the raw like that? It's the first time I've seen anyone do it, and it adds a really nice touch to the video. Thanks for the great work, and keep on getting out there. That's really the reason we do this, isn't it? It's an excuse to get out and away from everything, into nature. Best of luck with your channel and photography. You really make an art out of it.
This is a great real world review of the G9ii and the 100-400! Thanks for getting this out there!
Excellent review. Thanks very much Duade.
Great video!. Love the subject matter! Was impressed by your tip to take multiple angles and exposures when your subject permits it!. Thanks Duade.
Thank you very much Duade. You have done the first wildlife photography for us the look at with the G9II that I could find and no doubt it will be the best I am sure.
G9 was my first camera that inspired me to get into bird photography. It was ahead of its time when it released and had got the most shocking update of shooting video at 10 bit much later after release.
Gotta love Panasonic.
Indeed
As always, a great video mate. Looks like a very interesting camera/lens. And as always..... Beautiful photos.
Cheers, Bjoern
Enjoyed the video and seeing what you were able to capture. Always inspires me to get out with my camera.
Congrats on crossing 70k subs! I have the G9 and the 100-400 lens and it's a great and light combo for wildlife. This G9ii looks tempting but the price is a bit too high in my eyes. Thanks so much for the first look.
Thanks, yes, I never dreamed of getting 10k so 70k seems very strange. Congrats on the kit, being so light is a great bonus. Cheers, Duade
Always enjoyed your real-life photo gear tests.
Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always Duade, keep up with the awesome content ððĪ
My pleasure mate, Cheers, Duade
An interesting review Duade. Thanks.
Nice preview! Thank you!
Some great images with this G9ii, Duade. I am looking forward to your more in depth review. Happy spring.
Thanks mate, yes, spring has well and truly arrived. Cheers, Duade
Cool to see Panasonic sent you an early copy to try. It looks like it has potential. Excellent images, can't wait to hear your thoughts after you get used to it.
It's awesome see you testing another gear brands. And the best thing is we feeling your excitement going out to photograph.
Thanks mate, it is always fun that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
You are a fantastic photographer and teacher! Panny made a smart choice is selecting you. Welcome to the "light" side. I love my Pannies, always my go to. I also use Canon hence, why I watch your videos, though I am not a bird shooter, but there's always something to learn from you. Keep up the great work and hopefully you'll become a permanent M43 Ambassador.
ðĪĐ Some phenomenal shots!
I always enjoy the content of your channel and as a G9 user with the 100-400mm I'm especially interested in what you have to say about the G9 Mk2. On my G9 I've found it useful to select the square box focusing mode (it's expandable) and then overlay animal tracking on top of it. When you spot a subject, slightly touch the toggle switch to the right of the viewfinder and that seems to help wake up and focus the animal tracking. Even if your subject leaves the box the camera will often continue to track. Of course, the Mk 2 might be different but I hope this helps. Thanks for the attention you have been giving micro-four-thirds.
I love the layout of the control in this camera.... and the best camera for wildlife photography...
Thanks for the great content and images. Iâm looking forward to your comparison to the OM1. Iâm curious to know which you feel is better but Iâm just happy there a still two manufacturers pushing each other in the M43 space.ð
Great video with great photos. Panasonic's progress is impressive. The S5II didn't convince me for wildlife. That seems to make the G9II much better.
Nice review as always Mate; from someone who knows what he is doing and I can trust! Hopefully it is a matter of final FW update but it does look promising for MFT the fact that they also release the updated two new lenses as well. I do hope this G9II launch will push OMDS to update their game. I don't expect any new body but hope for the new major FW update for OM-1. Anyhow, look forward to see your next review comparing G9II to OM-1. Cheers!
Thanks, yes, always fun trying new gear and systems, though it does take some getting used to. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade BTW, is it really true that once it hits the buffer you can no longer take any more images? This is not the case with the G9.
G'day sorry for the delay, it is only in the high speed 20 & 60fps that you hit the buffer and cannot take photos, in the low FPS it will continue to take shots. Cheers, Duade@@narinthip3058
Thanks Duade.
Thanks Duade... the wildlife pictures are great.. you were in your element and the camera and lens performs well, considering the focusing issue which even top of the range cameras sometimes suffer from in wildlife environments or habitats.. thanks for sharing.
I forgot I was watching a camera first impressions video and got lost in your way of working. Super cool man!
Great first impression video Duade! Great photographs and video as always. A pleasure to watch. I am very much looking forward to your comparison with the OM-1 because I was waiting for the G9 II to come out before deciding which camera to get. I currently have the G9 but it is not good for bird in flights. Thank you.
I love these videos, especially you showing the raw files! For me itâs a hobby and currently having the gx9 but missing some sharpness or better stabilisation, thinking to upgrade to the g9 ii.
G'day from Scotland! Just subscribed. Really enjoy your enjoy your non-techie and laidback style, particularly where you show us the crops/edits to the Raw files. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. I was hoping that Panasonic would send you a G9 II for review.
Welcome aboard!
Good work! Love those photos must get over the ditch sometime.
Excellent photos, that's how you introduce a camera. Thanks.
One question, why are you so relaxed about mosquitoes? I'm happy if you can give me some tips.
Fantastic review Duade, very well done. I use to have that exact set up, but with the original G9. It was a great birding camera, but was really let down by its total lack of phase detect auto focus. It was contrast detect only. That's the reason that I sold it and switched to Sony.
It's so good to see Panasonic have finally introduced Phase detect. I would definitely buy this camera if I needed it.
PS.... I'm very jealous of your Blue Bill Duck. I did photograph a Freckled Duck in that exact same spot about 6 weeks ago though.
Wow that looks like bird heaven!
Great review ððļ
I really appreciate this initial, Duade. When I heard the specs I thought, "finally the camera I've been waiting for!" However, like in most cases I will wait and hope these little issues are either resolved via firmware. For now, I'll keep using my Fuji XH2s which seems to be on par with this camera in some respects. If you have competing thoughts, I'd love to hear. Thanks for all you do!!
Panasonic does a great job with video, and they support their cameras with firmware updates very well. The only reason I sold my G9 was the AF just wasn't very good, specifically for birds in flight. I have an OM-1 now, if they get the AF as good as the S5II I'd consider the G9II because of the video capabilities. The new 100-400 lens is really welcome, I have the old one and it's not the greatest design. The zoom ring is awful, but the glass is okay. A lot of us M4/3 shooters were worried they'd abandon the platform.
I'm so excited to pick up this camera. Heading to sell my 1st gen G9 and S5 to make the trade up a bit easier on the wallet. I've been very happy with my S5ii and I know the G9ii will make the perfect travel photo/video companion. One thing I noticed might work well for you as a wildlife photographer is the 0.5-1.5s pre-buffer mode. Depending on the buffer you choose, you could just half-press the shutter to initiate the buffer and then full press when you see the moment you want. This would prevent the blackout after a rapid-fire shoot and filling up the buffer, and no worrying about missing the moment since the last 0.5-1.5s are already in the buffer. This would also help guarantee you get the moment you want, because the full-press only comes after the moment you saw the shot.
Hope that helps!
Thanks, yes, the preburst feature is a great tool, and wonderful for capturing a bird leaving a perch etc. I do find leaving it on all the time ends up capturing way too many shots you don't need. I hit the shutter a lot for different poses etc. If I hit the shutter 20 times and I am capturing 20 pre burst that is 400 shots I don't actually need if that makes sense. I have the top left dial for 20fps and 20fps pre purst so I can quicky switch. Have fun with the camera. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade that totally makes sense and I'm glad to hear you can have a separate dial setting for each. Definitely allows you to get the one that is most appropriate for the situation. Thanks!
Honestly the best bird eye focus Iâve seen
I had the old G9 and loved it but at 70 I couldn't afford the MKii version, a great quick review Duade and will look forward to seeing the in depth review.
Love your video. Please do more video on this camera. I'm tempting to get one.
Thanks for the video.
Fascinating to see the new technology for Panasonic Duade and I kept thinking of an Canon R7 comparison as this is all I know (even though Panasonic has a slightly small sensor size and 2x crop factor verses the R7 1.6x crop factor). You certainly made use of the 800mm equiv reach afforded by the versatile lens and took some terrific shots of a variety of wildlife. The Winton wetlands dawn and sunrise shots are so creative with pointing into the sun for some beautiful silhouette effect shots in both colour and B&W. Surely one or two of these would make your best shot portfolio! The diversity of birdlife and the sheer numbers of birds continues to amaze me and no wonder your fav spot. A joy to view Duade and a welcome to Spring in our little part of the world. Cheers mate.
Thanks Mike, yes, the creative side is relatively new for me, and I am enjoying trying something different, I still like the profile shots etc but nice to have variety. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade There were too many great portrait and bird-in-flight shots to mention. A compact Panasonic Lumix was my first digital camera 20-odd years ago. The G9II looks great value, packed with features and a good match-up with the other Micro Four Thirds OM1 you own. It is wonderful that camera manufacturers are sending their new kit to you to trial Duade ð
Thanks mate, yes, I am very happy to try it out. Cheers, Duade@@mikem922
Great to see you expanding your brand focus even further, Duade. And kudos to Panasonic for still investing in M43 ( plus putting the new gear in your hands!).
I have the original PL 100-400 since my E-M1 MII days and used it extensively. It is super light and compact, so is a great travel lens if wildlife will not be the main focus of the travel. IQ was not great at the long end, in my view, and unfortunately the dual IS wasnt compatible with Olympus bodies.
I did a photo walk with Panasonic using their G9 original with 100-400 series one side by side with my E-M1 set up. The body, UI and EVF of the G9 were fabulous and the IQ was good, but the DFD focus was not well-suited to wildlife.
Great to see all the tech upgrades on MII, especially the PDAF (finally) and AI subject detection, both of which seem to work quite well. You'd have to think that the initial acquisition will be fixed gor production firmware or soon after.
It was interesting to see your raw vs edited for this camera. Other than a couple of the early morning shots towards the sunrise where your had to or chose to bring out the orange instead of the blue, it seemed to me that they generally required less editing than all your other videos? What was your impression on that?
It will be interesting to see your head to head against the OM-1. Please be sure to also test the PL lens on the OM-1, not just system to system. Also be interesting to see where you land on 20MP BSI OM sensor vs larger 25MP non-BSI Pana sensor for everyday use. The buffer of the OM (I think) is pnly around 90 shots despite the higher readout speeds, so it is interesting to see the G9 II is 200 shots...
Great video. I wonder, is the new 100-400 smooth when zooming in and out. The previous version was super sticky and tight when zooming. Thx!
Since the G9II episodes dropped yesterday, Iâve binged on most of them.
What I really like about your episode, other than the exquisite landscape and birds, was that your episode showed the G9II in action. Iâm especially impressed with the way you show the RAW image and how you cropped into that file for the finished image.
May I ask how you got on with the pre-burst mode?
I have a GH6 and a second-hand G9. The old G9 went toe-to-toe with the GH6 for image quality and this shocked me. When the G9 is available to buy then the GH6 is going bye-bye simply because the new G9 will take superior images and itâs filming capabilities match the GH6. This new camera has basically killed the GH6 and become the hybrid camera that other cameras have to compete with, including quite a few full frame bits of kit.
I shall enjoy watching more of your stuff.
G, day great vid, looks like the camera and lens combo is going to great for bird photography, really like the bird variation at Winton I am visiting there in December and hope there will be plenty still around.
Hi Harry, plenty of water at the moment so should still be plenty in December. Have fun, Cheers, Duade
Great intro! Always looking for your new video.
Do you plan to review new A6700, supposedly "a baby A1"?
Thank you againð
Excellent film as usual and what an amazing place. Will be really interested and look forward on how it compares to the om1. I guess as its M4/3 you would be able to use om lenses on the G911. Thanks.
I use the panasonic 100-400mm on my OM1, the bird tracking seems to be better on my OM1 than the G9ii. A firmware update might help a bit. The price is almost exactly the same as the OM1. Got to love the portability. i walk between 4-8km 3 times a week with my bird photography and the light weight kit is great! Loving all your reviews, ( great to follow an Australian TH-camr)
Thanks Mark, and thanks for the support I appreciate it. Yes, the weight of m43 is wonderful and I must admit the OM-1 is what I would call a fun camera, it just makes me smile. Cheers, Duade
The only review I'm interested in
Thanks for another great video Duade, because of the weight of my present system I am seriously thinking of changing to the Om-1 or Panasonic.
The bigger sensor in the Panasonic may sway me but I'll wait until I see your comparison of the two & hopefully a firmware update to the G9 II.
Thanks again mate
My pleasure George, I will be sure to try and test them both, Cheers, Duade
Great initial video, Duade. I am intrigued by the this new version of the G9 now it has PDAF. I was an enthusiastic Panasonic m43rds shooter for many years and I bought the original G9 expecting great things but was bitterly disappointed by the poor performance of the weird proprietary DFD AF system in C-AF. Your video shows the issue I had: often the AF would not lock on to a subject at all, even if the bird was obvious in the frame. It got to the point where I went out wildlife shooting expecting the be disappointed and I was, so I migrated to a system based on PDAF and all the problems I was having disappeared. As I've grown older I need a lighter rig for wildlife and I am seriously considering the OM Systems OM-1 plus 100-400 and 300f4. I think all your followers will be interested to hear your opinions off both systems for wildlife shooting. I really do like Panasonic lenses and in fact the v1 100-400 was (and still is( a fantastic lens but I am shy of being bitten twice by a camera body which just does not focus consistently, whereas I never hear OM-1 users complaining of this.
Thanks
Thanks mate, I apprecaite the support, I responded to your other comment re ISO levels. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade. I really enjoy your videos. It'd be great if you'd share your tips on safety during snake season in Victoria and elsewhere in Australia.
I have mobility issues , and getting down low is a problem , but if you are happy to put on a wide brimmed hat and put on a body length camo blanket and move slowly directly towards your subject , you will likely get close , but best then to slowly crouch down before lifting the camera .
If you can crawl , great .
Which camera are you using at the moment to film yourself in this? Amazing clarity. Love this review. Really well put together.
Great video, as always. I would be interested to see how this camera performs with OM System glass. Panasonic has nothing like the 300 mm f4 or the 150-400.
Sometimes I use lupe (mode) to help the camera (AF) concentrate/separate the object/area.
I always love the ambiance in your photos as well the jouney you take us on. Do you know if there is any reason why there are so many dead trees in this area? Was that part drier at some point? I am a long time m4/3 user. Gad to see panasonic joins the phase detect party.. exited for gh7...
I'll be interested in the rolling shutter tests you might do in the future. Can you grab the manual focus ring to bring something into rough focus when the AF is struggling? As always, I greatly enjoyed seeing Australian wildlife. The 'Roo with a Joey in her pouch was great! Thanks, Duane.
Thanks for another great one! Makes sense to compare it with OMD cameras, but I also would love to know how it compares with the autofocus of the Canon and Sony, thanks
I wish my Z9 had a eye tracking like the Panasonic.
Great Review as always, many thanks! I would find it interesting to see how a Oly lens like the 300 Pro functions on G9ll. Also the other way around; how the new Panny 100-400 works on the OM-1. I guess there might be some limitations concerning image stabilization for instance or tracking.
Thanks for a great first look.
I will be really interested to see how it performs against the OM-1 and Olympus 100-400. Especially the stabilization as the OM combination does not have dual IS and if it is the same as the older G9 I think it will have dual IS.
The OM combination works together but not dual IS [or sync is what ever they call it]
Thanks Duade for this Quick first hands on review with field testing. Great!
I use a G9 besides my Canon gear, and really enjoyed how customizable G9 is, besides being a light and handy system. What about festures that I have never seen you use, such as: is flash possible with electronic shutter? Any experience of shooting composite? And how is stacking working on this camera?
Hi Duade so you gunna buy one of these now? What beautiful pics of the birds ðĶ ðĶââŽ
Great first review on the latest MFT from Panasonic. AF seems to be pretty good! After using GH 4/5/6 I'm sure I can live with the AF having a few glitches. Question: Since I see you have an awesome collection of cameras & lenses, I would like to hear your thoughts are the G9ll Image quality "as a stills camera" vs Cannon or Sony flagships?
Good day birding fella! ðð
Very informative video! Iâm excited to see you compare it to the OM-1. I still use the previous version of that lens when I travel with my OM-1. Fits in a tiny bag alone with a couple of shorter lenses and accessories plus my 11 inch iPad Pro. The bag fits under an economy airline seat but still has room on both sides for my feet. I still have my old G9 which I use as a backup. It does sound like the viewfinder may not stand up to the OM-1. I suspect that they will get the AF improved with firmware updates. Panasonic is generally great at working on firmware for years after a camera is released. Did they mention what (if anything) was changed with the new version of the lens. It appears to be identical to the older one. I have tried the Oly 300mm F4 with my original G9 with good results. I imagine it will work even better with the G9II.
G'day, they mentioned a new and updated AF motor inside the lens and it works with converters but only from a certain focal length. Cheers, Duade
Wow I wasn't expecting you to review this so early. Wonder if you can comment on the low light performance of the autofocus especially in comparison to the Canon R7. Looking forward to your comparison with the 0M1. Also would love to hear about the IQ of that updated 100-400 lens
It looks like it's doing pretty well! My R7 and rf100-400mm weigh about 1475 grams. What's the weight of that little combo? How was the shooting experience compared to the R7?
Duade that looks like a really nice lightweight camera , will it shoot electronic first curtain or is it strictly limited to mechanical .
That blue bill Duck you're photographing there Duade that looks like what we have in North America called a ruddy Duck is that a similar kind of bird .
Great review as always there Duade , keep up those great photos .
I am impressed by that camera, are you going to keep that one Duade? yet, I don't see it as sharp as others you have, is it just my idea? Or did you notice the same?Thanks for the video! Best from Uruguay.
Traditionally Panasonic cameras autofocus has performed badly when feeding a signal through HDMI. I wonder if it would perform better without the external monitor. I'd really like to see a comparison between the G9 ii and the OM1. Currently I shoot with an Olympus EM1 mk ii and a Panasonic 100-400mm, but I'm looking to upgrade. If the G9 ii is as good or better than the OM1 then I would get the benefit of Dual sync IS and better video performance.
Yeah - definitely worth testing without the hdmi connection ððŧ
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Thank you for this video. I'm veeery interested in this camera, owning the first G9 since 2020. I bought an OM-1 last year, and the change in focusing method did get some time to get used to. That being said, the G9ii also uses phase autofocus, so it should be closer to what you're used to.
Near and far focus priority are things I dearly miss on the OM-1, because I find it also struggles to acquire the subject when the focus point isn't close enough. On my G9, this near-far focus shift allowed me to gain precious time for the initial focus. If these options are still present on the G9 ii, then I'll surely get one for wildlife and use the OM-1 for macro and the other photography I do.
The lag you see in the EVF during bursts does not surprise me. There's the same thing on the original G9. I think it's due to the sensor not being stacked.
Thanks for your efforts Duade in proving us with detailed independent analysis of equipment. It appears canon and Nikon are not interested in providing pro level aspc bodies. Micro 4/3rds may be the best option despite potential issues with noise and cropping. Looking at the om1 and 100- 400 and keeping the r7 as the back up. Like many I need a lightweight combo with good reach due to age and injuries.
Guess I'll have to wait for Amazon to make a price screw up! It's how I got my G9 for ÂĢ599 about 5 years ago! Thanks Panasonic for giving us an option for wildlife without having to go to Olympus and losing dual stabilisation and a few other things. Can't wait to get my hands on one!
Great to know that there is a choice when I eventually upgrade from OMD M1 iii. I look forward to comparison with OM1. I finally received an Olympus 100-400 (a bit of effort on my wifes part when she went to Japan). The extra reach over the little 75-300 is noticeable but I still take the little lens out on the kayak with me to lessen risk. I wish however there had been some heads up about the upgraded Panasonic 100-400ii which seems to have a lot going for it. As for Panasonic, my $600 Lumix fz300 bridge camera has features that are better than my Olympus so I expect the G9ii to be worth looking into.
Thanks Kim, yes, we are very lucky to have these amazing cameras which are improving all the time. The Panasonic 100-400 is a lovely light lens for sure. Cheers, Duade
thanks for that brief BIF SESSION af tracking looked amazing but how is the hit rate ðĪĻðĪĻmany thanks j
Looks like it'll be a good little camera for those after a bit of reach and who make use of micro 4/3. Punches above its weight it seems.
I only bought my G9 and 100-400 18 months ago but in that time has made bird photography a long time realisation. I use it for this hobby and in the field as an ecologist for reach when identifying birds. Almost unmatched for portability and ease of use. The menus are fantastic.
Yes I'd love bird eye autofocus but the near far response is very good so I can't complain. At least it has bird recognition. Will I buy the G9ii?
Maybe, but not right now.
I'm so glad you reviewed the G9ii Duade. Lumix is an incredible platform with incredible value for money. Oft overlooked but more than capable.
Letâs hope they still give us upgrades for our âoldâ G9 bodies ?
Great Video, far away from the regular spec. reading videos you can finde on TH-cam.
Thank you very much! Greetings from Germany Alex
Many thanks!
I was using the G9 and 100-400mm for many years alongside the Nikon D500 and the 200-500mm. I would prefer the Nikon when I needed fast AF for " birds in flight" or other fast action. I have the Nikon Z9 now with the 100-400/4.5-6.3 +1.4x tele and the G9 doesn't get a look in any more. The Z9 though does have the same issue that you noticed with the G9 11 of hunting on the initial focus, especially birds on branches. I often have to go down to the ground under the perch to grab focus and then back to the bird. I've missed many shots because of this. I also use the Z9 in DX mode for birds. So with the 100-400mm and 1.4x it's equivalent to 840mm. And I have shot it one handed on occasions.
ps I do enjoy your videos and wish I had a wetlands like yours nearby.
I didn't know they were putting out a new 100-400, is this pre-production model or have I just completely missed this one being announced?
Great video too as always Duade.
Just found it, yep I completely missed that part of the announcement.
Yes, updated AF I believe, Cheers, duade
I have seen several reviews that were basically a press release. When I saw you did one I jumped to it as I knew it would tell me what I wanted to hear and you delivered. I do have a question, I could hear what sounded like a loud shutter sound several times. Were you using mechanical shutter? For me e-shutter is critical as I want 20-30FPS.
beautiful into the sun photos...what can be done with low light at f 6.3