I was in my local camera store on March 31st looking for something else, and ended up getting the GX9. The clerk said it was the last one in the store, and that they wouldn't be getting any more. I heard that Panasonic is getting out of the Micro Four Thirds business, or maybe just the compact camera business. I ordered two more lenses in addition to the 12-60 kit lens that came in the box, and those should be arriving tomorrow. I ordered the Lumix Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 and the Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95. I'm hoping to get a really small and fast prime lens for pocket carry, probably the Lumix 20mm f/1.7, if they're not all sold out by payday next week.
good video! I really like photography I have an iPhone 14 pro and it is very good to have the pro raw mode to edit my photos in lightroom, I am interested in the lumix gx9 that you have, I want to take the step to a photo camera, do you think I would give a quality step with the lumix gx9? Then I would like to know if with the Panasonic application to transfer the photos to the iPhone if it does so by transferring them in raw to directly be able to edit them on the iPad in Lightroom. regards
Thanks for the video! I love my GX9 as well, but for me it doesn't make sense to use those big lenses with the GX9. You already mentioned "almost pocketable" but that's out the window using your excellent but big lenses. I deliberately chose the tiny pancakes (12-32mm, 14 2.5, 20 1.7) as well as the still tiny 35-100mm tele. And to my experience, those tiny and cheap-ish lenses are definitely good enough. The big glass goes on the G9. Only thing I hate on the GX9 is that it has buttons literally everywhere and you have to adopt a certain way to hold it without inadvertently changing some settings. And this is also the very reason I don't like big lenses on this camera. Holding it gets awkward because the balance is off.
Completely agree that the flip down screen is so much better than the fully articulating one for us still photographers. Also the wifi and the app. Brilliant. I tried and gave up using the crappy Fujifilm app when I had my X100V but the Panasonic one is so so good.
They don't make it anymore ? I've heard it is not sold in Japan anymore but here in Europe you can still order it brand new. And yes it is a cheap camera.
@@grantrobertdavies Still new ones for sale at various Australian camera stores - online at least. Love mine bought it early 2021 body only for just $710 brand new - bargain. Love it with the Leica Lumix 15mm f1.7 lens great walk around set up.
It’s called the GX7 mark III in Japan, and is definitely still being sold. I saw it today on display at Bic Camera, which is what led me to watch this video here.
@@laurentyarp514 just bought a used GX7MK3(GX9) for $500! in the JP silver. It's literally the same camera, a used gx9 in silver sales for $700 without a lens
Getting one tomorrow. Not a pro but got wayyyy too many cameras ;) just needed this one for travel purposes
I was in my local camera store on March 31st looking for something else, and ended up getting the GX9. The clerk said it was the last one in the store, and that they wouldn't be getting any more. I heard that Panasonic is getting out of the Micro Four Thirds business, or maybe just the compact camera business. I ordered two more lenses in addition to the 12-60 kit lens that came in the box, and those should be arriving tomorrow. I ordered the Lumix Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 and the Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95. I'm hoping to get a really small and fast prime lens for pocket carry, probably the Lumix 20mm f/1.7, if they're not all sold out by payday next week.
good video! I really like photography I have an iPhone 14 pro and it is very good to have the pro raw mode to edit my photos in lightroom, I am interested in the lumix gx9 that you have, I want to take the step to a photo camera, do you think I would give a quality step with the lumix gx9? Then I would like to know if with the Panasonic application to transfer the photos to the iPhone if it does so by transferring them in raw to directly be able to edit them on the iPad in Lightroom. regards
Yes The GX9 is a good option if you can find one - Yes it has an app, but you can only transfer jpegs :)
@@grantrobertdavies thanks!
Can this camera be a future work camera?
I'm a beginner photographer
Yeah man, paired up with a nice lens - for sure :) I use it for pro work all the time :)
@@grantrobertdavies thanks You so much
@@grantrobertdavies can I find a new one by any chance?
@@nachohernandez9491 No worries - Let me know how you go with your GX9 :)
Thanks for the video! I love my GX9 as well, but for me it doesn't make sense to use those big lenses with the GX9. You already mentioned "almost pocketable" but that's out the window using your excellent but big lenses. I deliberately chose the tiny pancakes (12-32mm, 14 2.5, 20 1.7) as well as the still tiny 35-100mm tele. And to my experience, those tiny and cheap-ish lenses are definitely good enough. The big glass goes on the G9.
Only thing I hate on the GX9 is that it has buttons literally everywhere and you have to adopt a certain way to hold it without inadvertently changing some settings. And this is also the very reason I don't like big lenses on this camera. Holding it gets awkward because the balance is off.
Yes I agree :) and I'm just about to make a video on the subject :) Thanks for watching...
Pretty happy with the GX9 as my new camera but I - so far - totally failed to connect it to my PC. Could you do a guide on how to do it?
awesome - how are you trying to connect to your P.C? usb cable?
The Panasonic Image app is cool for remote operation, but for transfering images I find it unusable.
shame they don't produce that anymore. Hopefully a G10 or GX10 will be in store soon
GX9 is still listed on the website. Are you sure it is no longer in production?
Completely agree that the flip down screen is so much better than the fully articulating one for us still photographers. Also the wifi and the app. Brilliant. I tried and gave up using the crappy Fujifilm app when I had my X100V but the Panasonic one is so so good.
Yeah man :)
bullshit... It all depends on what you need
thanks for the effort and the sharing. what iso are you comfortable pushing this sensor to whether on the G9 or GX9? 3200? 6400? thumbs up!
Hi there, thanks for that - Um, I’m happy to go to ISO 6400 when needed. But that’s about my limit :)
How the shutter shock.. is it still a horrid problem like other M4/3 cameras
Djul? Or is it du-al ?
What?
They don't make it anymore ?
I've heard it is not sold in Japan anymore but here in Europe you can still order it brand new. And yes it is a cheap camera.
Really? - Wow … No, can’t get them new in Australia anymore
@@grantrobertdavies Still new ones for sale at various Australian camera stores - online at least. Love mine bought it early 2021 body only for just $710 brand new - bargain. Love it with the Leica Lumix 15mm f1.7 lens great walk around set up.
It’s called the GX7 mark III in Japan, and is definitely still being sold. I saw it today on display at Bic Camera, which is what led me to watch this video here.
@@TokyoXtreme Thanks for the info. Beware of rumor websites then or should I read the articles more carefully :)
@@laurentyarp514 just bought a used GX7MK3(GX9) for $500! in the JP silver. It's literally the same camera, a used gx9 in silver sales for $700 without a lens
And it's only 407 grams! If only it had hi-res mode like the Oly I would switch instantly.