Have you shot with a Fuji xt4 with the simulations? It's my main at the moment and I really enjoy the new simulations I can put in. I edit all my raw in capture one but it keeps the simulation settings in it. And it's so much more recipes than my Fuji x-e2 but I love that camera to. I shot with it for 9 years. U have a wonderful collection. So many 😂 I'm hoping to add slowly cause now I'm seeing alot more differences with cameras in all sorts of ways. Love your channel
@OneMonthTwoCameras I also own the Nikon ZF...what made me pick it up over other cameras here recently is the 26mm F2.8 lens...That lens and that camera is the definition of chef's kiss 🙂 Everyone raves over the 40mm (and it is a great lens...but a little to perfect for me 🙂) but please try it with the 26mm...trust and believe...you will not put it down 🙂
A fellow camera hoarder!!! I love this. Everyone's so obsessed with having THE camera these days, when I LOVE different cameras for different scenarios, I'm so glad to see someone else working this way.
I discovered the Lumix line about a year ago. I dismissed them until I used one. I am in love. My choice was the GX85 & Pano/Leica 15mm lens. Beautiful.
gx85 is superb little camera. I bought it for my EDC with the panny 15/1.7 and 42.5/1.7. Unexpectedly my wife shared my opinion and unashamedly took it from me 😂
@@ThatguyRizpretty similar. I almost upgraded my g7 to a g85 and then a g95, but decided the g9 was worth the extra money and I was not wrong. I use a 25mm 1.7 lens 90% of the time
Really enjoyed that, great photos and collection, albeit a little surprise at the end! That said, the G9 really is a very solid camera - I loved it when I reviewed it, apart from its slightly sensitive shutter release, although maybe it just wants to shoot! Also one of the first cameras in its class to shoot 4k 60, something that's still not on everything. Panasonic has some great heritage cameras, I really wish they'd make a new GM. I saw one last week as part of a Lumix timeline, representing 2013!! It's over a decade old and is still so amazing!
Wow, didnt expect the G9, completely amazed me.🤯 I I've been telling everyone about this camera for years. My hands know it inside out. If you wake me up in the middle of the night, I can take a photo before I even open my eyes. The ergonomics are perfect, it has 4K 60p, super-fast autofocus, awesome video quality, responsive touch screen, much praised menu system, a great screen, an unbelievable electronic viewfinder, tactile buttons, it's durable, has incredible in-body image stabilization, and so much more... Plus, there's a perfect selection of lenses. If you're considering this camera - yes, go for it! And if you need something smaller, the GF9 (GX800) offers the same image quality in a 269g body (just half a pound).
A friend of mine used the G9 and absolutely loved it. I think it's a total sleeper hit of a camera, and the G9 II is even more impressive. Panasonic doesn't get nearly enough credit for the work they're doing in the mirrorless space.
Panasonic cameras have always been pretty darn good for what they do ever since GH2, the GH3 and GH4 specially, really did up their game tremendously even in the photo area. I think people have this mindset though that a small sensor = bad images, and its been perpetuated for eons on the internet by "influencers" that talk a lot about cameras, but really do very little using it, so people are herded into this mindset that bigger sensor means they automatically get good pictures. Thats why in the olden days they just said LAL. Lighting, Area and Lens. Thats all you need, nothing else matters, its just a tool in the end, if it can do some things better, IBIS for example is arguably a game changer in photography since Olympus E-3 and yes I know Minolta did it first but Olympus did it better. People seem to forget that the most sold interchangeable lens cameras on the planet, are all crop sensors, specifically APS-C. Even today, the biggest number movers are APS-C bodies, I kid you not.
Lumix designs some of the most sensible cameras you could ever use. The menus are simple and intuitive. Buttons are mostly in the right places. Now that they have moved to hybrid phase detect AF and put fantastic stabilization in their bodies, they have created a SUPERB user experience. The fact that the G9 II is based on the same body as the full frame S5 IIX is great for those who want both systems (Micro 4/3 and full frame) without having to learn two different bodies.
I have 2 G9's and just got a G9ii ( $1398 brand new with $500 trade in bonus rebate from BH). All are so well built, feature packed, and kept current with firmware updates. Each G9 paid $998. Total for all three less than the cost of many new FF cameras. Plus, there is no need for bigger expensive lenses. All my photo and video needs are covered. 😊
The voigtlander 17.5 0.95 was my absolute FAVORITE when I had it paired with an Olympus EM5 Mii - It created beautiful pictures. I used the focus highlighting feature and could still give it to anyone and grab a banging photo.
The Voigtlander MFT Noktons are my absolute favorite lenses on any system. Consistently and aesthetically soft wide open with the entire series and sharpens up when stopped down, they like the swiss army knife. Of them all, I loved the 17.5mm and 60mm.
I was recently shooting an art show when another photographer there had the G9. He let me try it out, and yes, I loved the metal body. Gorgeous. Compact. Amazing.
The 15mm f/1.7 is a lens you need for the G9. I have owned 10 Lumix micro four thirds and somehow the G95 is my favorite. Lots of features, control, great image and just fits in my hand.
The Fuji S5 pro, I have 3 copies and they all give me different exposures. And it's not just dial in different exposures and they would look the same. Very strange cameras but I love them all. So unique.
Wonderful camera collection. My own includes the Panasonic GX-8 and Olympus E-M5 iii, that I almost only use for concert photography with lenses like the Olympus 45mm f1.8, 12mm f2 , Sigma 30mm f1.4 and Panasonic 40mm f1.7 and 50mm f1.7. I also have a Leica Digilux 3 - my only four/thirds camera - and I love it. My most recent addition is a Sony NEX-5N. I can't get over how small that camera is compared to the sensor size, and I love the lenses, I have for it (I'm even considering getting a C-mount to Sony E adapter and pick up a few ultra wide angle lenses as well). In fact I like it so much, I'm tempted to get an A5100 - because I found one for sale at a store I trust for half price compared to what they go for at MPB. Not to mention the rest of my collection of cameras - digital as well as a substantial film camera collection (+ a lot of film in the freezer).
LOVE how much passion you have for the craft and the joy you receive from this beautiful art called photography. Thank you for sharing this. You reminded me of my joy for photography as well.
Going back to your instagram and looking at your photos with the knowledge of the camera, and looking at the comments, it truly shows that: 1) obv, no bad cameras, and 2) we have no way of guessing what camera took what picture nowadays because there are so many and because they're all good! Many ppl are surprised here that it's the G9, including me tbh, because there are other cameras that first come to mind when you talk color especially, but it really shows that it's the photographer, not (less) the camera.
I’ve bought and sold the D700 twice. It was such a game changer when it came out (much like the Z8 is now for Nikon mirrorless) and the files are just incredible to work with.
I think I am that happiest I have been in 2024 when u said the Panasonic G9. I just love that camera so much and like u I sold it then 3 years later had to buy it again cos I missed it so much. Love, love, love, love, love. U made me so happy haha
Love your channel. You have a true passion for photography. I could never bring myself, however, to part with any of the gear I’ve been collecting {hoarding} since 1981.
Hahah, your daughter flipping her hair all around in the car when you were showing the Panasonic Lumix G9 filming was an exact dopplegamger of my oldest son when he was a bundle of energy. He would go nuts like that when he was struggling to stay awake. I'm realyl happy to see the lineup of your fun cameras. I need to go shopping again for some unique cameras. Once I got my Pentax K-3 III I kind of stopped looking because it is my new forever camera (until my next forever camara :) ).
I had that same Contax 35mm camera and 3 lenses for it. I sold it when I first thought I’d totally switch over to film. I totally regret it and now they’re too pricey for me to want to get a new one. Such a bummer. I loved that little baby!
Just wonder what your thoughts are on the Olympus EM-1 Mark III. So similar to the G9, video aside. But for social media the video is fine by me. Menus are troublesome to some, but once the camera is set up you mostly use the super control panel. I really enjoy your posts.
My gateway was the LX3!!! Sold it for a Pentax Kx dslr, then a K3, then KP, D700, then a Nikon Zf. Now I'm shooting film on an F3, T90, and Pentax SuperProgram. Found a deal on a Rollie A110 and took it across the country. You're pulling out cameras and I'm hooting like there's a hockey game in my apartment :D :D :D
I adore my 40/2.8 Voigt for Nikon lens (and adapt onto a Fuji GFX 50s as well) and now I’m spewing I have to now budget for at least one of those two Voigts Ali showed there. My god those images are incredible
O M G...I have been so tempted so many times by the G9...instead I went with the OM1 on a recent trip to Japan. So happy that you are keeping the Sigma Quattro H, I continue to use the Quattro DP1 and DP0. I wish I could find a DP3...I have no less than 12 cameras at this point, including my lovely Pentax 6x7 with 45mm, 105 and 300 (and 2x telextender). Love your channel and keep being who you are and what you do!
I just saw this video pop up on my recommended, and now I know why! Love your favorite camera! I use a Panasonic GH5 and G9 for all my video productions...got both of them in 2019.
That intro is so good! This channel is a love letter to those who loves photography and technology, the edit and pace of the video is also very on point and in-depth.
Loving the love for the G9. I always thought I wanted a smaller camera and have the Oly EM5iii as a back up .. but the viewfinder, ergos and balance with bigger lenses on the G9 is sublime. That viewfinder .. amazing
Always wonderful when there's a new video from you!! :) This was super fun, and cool to see what cameras you've kept and really enjoy. I think you mentioned you might do a video of the cameras you've sold and why, I think that would be fun to watch, maybe "To all the cameras I've loved before" á la Willie Nelson. ;-) And I always enjoy your reviews, so if you do one of your favorite camera (I don't want to spoil it in case someone hasn't seen it yet), that would be cool. No matter what your next videos are, though, I'm in, I just enjoy your photography and videos, and appreciate you for sharing your time and talent! :)
What a fascinating roll through history……I started with my grandfather’s box brownie in the early 1960s think it was from the late 1920s or early 1930s. It was 120 roll film. My first serious’ camera was a Praktica L which needed an external light meter. I started developing and printing black and white 35mm at school photo club in the early 1970s and studied photography as an option at school. Looking at the modern Fuji XT5 reminds me of that simple to use system. Like you I’m a bit of a hoarder. The best cameras I’ve (still got) are the tiny Minox 35GT (superb lens), Fuji 6x9 - massive clockwork beast, the wonderful first generation Canon EOS1 and power winder (masterpiece of ergonomics and so easy to use), a full Bronica ETRS system (fantastic lenses each with their own shutter) and the super heavy Canon 5D mk3. So with lots of pro and prime Canon glass (all still working well) and their tiny EOSM kits, why have I considered getting the new X100VI? It reminded me of the old Praktica and the simplicity of the tiny Minox. I have one but not used it as yet, as I can return it for free if unused. Yes it’s very pretty and I’m sure takes great photos but all the extras needed makes it very expensive. I’m thinking that a new XT 5 with the super versatile 16-80 f4 is a better option for a forthcoming trip touring in China - an all in one small, high quality kit. Canon pro kit is too heavy, M5 a possibility with a few lenses but no 4K video and autofocus. I guess I could just use my iPhone 13 Pro……like I just did in Cyprus……with a small rig, lights and good external mic it does great video……
A feature I love about the Lumix LX5 is the MultiFilm or MF mode, where it shoots in up to three different filters in sequence. I usually shoot natural and dynamic monochrome. It's fun and useful!
Good choice. I love my G9, too. I’ve owned about 10-12 Canon & Panasonic cameras over 15 years. The G9 is a brilliant camera to use and the output is on par with a lot of APS-C contemporaries. I wish my S5 had the ergonomics of the G9.
I've been on a bit of a camera journey from little point and shoot digital through to the micro four thirds system (current). I've ended up with my current favourite camera being the EM1 mk2 for the handling as much as the image quality. It was interesting to find that the G9 (mk1) was your favourite overall as the EM1 and G9 are almost like cousins in the MFT space. Video's are great as always, love the way you embrace the differences (no bad camera's) and intricacies of the camera you review.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras I have a slight variation on your favourite small mft camera as well opting for the E-PM2. The tiny Lumix wonder is a little hard to find for a reasonable price here in Australia, that and I love that I can get a min shutter setting on my Olympus (just about any mft Olympus) with the flash sync trick. Makes the lack of proper dials a non issue in Aperture mode.
I was thinking the same thing about the EM1 and G9 being very similar and competitors, so to speak. I recently procured the EM1 mk2 specifically for travel and wildlife shooting and so far I'm loving it.
@@karmagroovy I had been renting an EM5.3 and realised I didn't much like the handling on anything but the small primes. I took the plunge and picked up the EM1.2 and it was definitely the right choice, its only really bigger in the grip (which makes the handling so much better) and the dials and everything else feels much better. I do miss the silver and black design of the 5 though.
That intro was masterful! As much as I want you to review the G9, I also don’t want you to blow up the micro 4/3 sleepers so we can keep getting them for cheap! I’ve shot that .95 Voigtlander and it’s sooooo dreamy! Would love to see a review of the crappy digicams. There’s a Gateway digi that the digicam.love crew is currently loving that sounds similar to the Vivicam you highlighted.
Am a hoarder as well. Watch, EDC, Multitools, selvedge jeans, vintage but camera fascination started recently. Got plenty of e mount lenses until I trimmed them down then started using smaller form factor and I am loving it. Needed to try the vintage colors from m43 and now been wanting to know which one but seems very hard to decide.
Hi! I have the Casio Wrist Camera (same model) and do have it set up with the IR receiver and a Windows 98 laptop with serial port and can transfer photos! Lmk in case you need help to get it going.
As you got really close to the end and still no Sigma mention, I was starting to truly worry that it wasn’t really you Ali and that an imposter may have taken over! Thankfully all is well with you and your love for your Quattro H remains steadfast and true. I love my SD Quattro and my Merrills too, quirky quirks and all. Thanks for sharing your photography journey and passion with all of us, it’s been a fun experience to follow!
I'm a 72-year-old man, and my all the time carry is a Lumix LX 100-mll. Has a nice 1.7 25-75 Leica lens with a vintage looking cover, so carry along when I'm out and about with the Hasselblad 503Cx. I, too, like my lumix G-9 camera and the nikon d850. All things have a place and purpose. Grins. Take care, From Tulsa Oklahoma.
How a camera makes you feel is so much more important than the spec sheet. My personal favourite is the Fujifilm X-T10, these days I mostly use it with the very cheap TTArtisan 25 f2 manual focus lens. Love the compactness, the cuteness, the feel, the simplicity, the ease of use, the image quality.
I have the same combo. Fits in my coat pocket! But after half a year with it I still find focusing it difficult. I have tried all focus aids it has still. I just wish it had a bit higher resolution screen or viewfinder so I can tell if it is focused. On my panasonic manual focusing is way easier
I have the X-T2. Coming from Canon DSLRs, it's a big step down in size, but I found that I LOVE it. It's a bit cramped, but a hot shoe thumb rest solved that. It's gorgeous and extremely solid feeling. Plus, the manual dials are everything if youre like me and looking for a camera to mimic the experience of shooting B&W on an old Canon F-1.
Super stoked to see (& hear) you mention the Vivitar, it's a crappy (but good) little gem! 3MP CMOS imager with an F3.5 plastic lens, and only the most barbarian JPEG processing possible :D
Solid choices! I also absolutely love my G9. I bought it last year, to replace my aging Sony Nex-7 as my main digital camera and I have been thrilled with the G9. I also bought an old GF1 to use with the G9 and really like that little guy too - takes awesome pics. I have relegated my much used Nex-7 to scanning duty for my film cameras.
The most practical and versatile camera I ever had and have now is the Canon R6 Mk 2. Maybe not the best in every discipline, but it has no weaknesses and does everything quickly I want it to do. It's a real all-rounder.
Hi, new here... I feel EXACTLY the same way about the Zf. I use vintage lenses and keep it as an artistic tool for special use only. Glad I found you! I don't know many other women who collect cameras as much as me! Question: If you didn't shoot video would you still choose the same for your #1?
I still have the original casio camera watch which I bought when I was in uni. As I recall there were multiple iterations after that, even one when colour. The original silver looks the best though.
Love these choices. The youtube algorithm also popped up an older one of your videos and your thoughts about medium format systems echoed mine so editing those out lol. Had a bunch. TL;DR Great results from 6x6/7, but ultimately never felt compelled by the cameras themselves. For me the Pentax 67 was the closest to being a winner almost entirely off of the 105mm f2.4 takumar. Instead of my long ramble, I'll share my favorite; my grandfather's OM-2Sp camera. The very last OM-2 they made, much more electronic than the earlier ones. It went all around the world with him when he was in the Navy. I managed to track down one of the really rare series 2 screens for it, and significantly expanded his lens collection with a few of the all time best 35mm lenses ever made; the 50mm f2.0 and 90mm f2.0 auto-macros, the 50mm AND 55mm f1.2 lenses, and 28mm f2.0, probably my all time most used lens.
Watching the intro pictures I just thought GH5. I still can't get over how nice the grain looks on my GH5 stills shots. Wasn't expecting to take any photos on it at all but it's so good for an everyday carry camera with 20mm 1.7
I have soooooo many cameras and each one has a 'feel' or 'look' to it's images. My favourite crop DSLR is the Nikon D70, Full frame Canon 5D MK1 and my all time favourite walkaround camera is the Olympus XZ-1. Your videos are great, honest and heart felt. 😊
It is easy to forget the GRs. When I was getting back into photography I had a big research showdown between the G9 and the Olympus Em1.3. Agonizing. The Olympus won out because video wasn't as important to me and the autofocus/colour science/size pulled me over. My collection includes 16 cameras and more 4/3 and m4/3 glass than I care to think about.
Love my G9! I was surprised that was your fav. If you love the voigtlander 0.95's you'll love the Laowa 0.95's - The last 2 videos on my channel where filmed with the 25mm 0.95, would love to see what you think! Greetings from the UK
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Thank you!! Straight from G9 with inbuilt profiles - the 25mm has such a dreamy look. I think you'd love them. Great channel btw, you really made me lust over the SL
What generation of RX100 is this? The marks I - V have faster lenses but with smaller reach, and marks VI and VII have much greater reach in exchange for slower lens.
I didn't expect the G9 at all but I'm not surprised, I absolutely love that camera for so many reasons, the grip and controls, the features and the output. Although the G80 to me felt even more ergonomically perfect, perhaps by having less features, the G9 ticks all the boxes of being the most versatile perfect camera and I can never get rid of it.
Thanks for the video. I prefer manual/mechanical cameras over automatic/electronic cameras. Here are my favorites: 1. Nikon F2 35mm SLR with non-metered viewfinder. 2. Leica M6 35mm rangefinder 3. Mamiya C220 medium format TLR 4. Mamiya RB67 medium format SLR 5. Calumet 4x5 inch large format monorail view camera 6. Fuji 6x7 and 6x9cm medium format rangefinders
Great start to the video, really captures all the chatter on gear opinions here on TH-cam. Loooove your collection of cameras and why you enjoy each of them. Your favorite surprised me. I love tiny cameras too, especially interchangeable lens cameras. Fun Video! Look forward to more of your content!
10:17 That Planar look is so beautiful. Did you ever try Zeiss Touit 32mm 1.8 X-Mount? I think it has similar or closest to characteristics of Contax 45mm f2.
Nice collection! I'm looking for a full featured every day carry and I narrowed it down the Olympus E-M5 III... it has phase detect AF, EVF, flippy screen, IBIS, 4k, Microphone port and is weather sealed and much lighter than my A7rII... saving up some cash for it (because I'll also need some m43 lenses) ;)
Amazing collection! I am probably a stick-in-the-mud. I buy few cameras and keep them forever. I still have a Nikon FTn from 1973 and a Nikon F3HP from 1984. But my go to is Micro 4/3 - still a GH4, although I'm about to pull the trigger on a G9 Mark II. My twin kids have a GH4 and a GH5. Like you, I prefer the look of Micro 4/3 over full frame. I have the same zooms you do, plus a 42.5 Lumix. After nine years, the technology has evolved enough that the G9 II is a no-brainer. I need the 25.2 MP sensor for copying slides, negatives, prints, and artwork with my 30mm Lumix Macro, and I need the video features, because my twins and I make short films on occasion. Interestingly, you found the Fuji S5 to be inconsistent from copy to copy. I never had an older Fujifilm camera I liked. No two "identical" bodies were the same! The XT-1 and later mostly fixed that problem.
I just bought a Panasonic Lumix LX5 on eBay 2 weeks ago as I wanted a daily carry camera I could toss in my bag & take everywhere as I hate using my phone for photography. I only take my Canon R50 when I'm purposely going out to shoot some street photography, however, with the convenience of having a compact camera on me all the time I'm amazed how much I'm using it. A great little camera. And for street photography it's so discreet too.
Hi Ali. I just discovered your channel and subscribed… I’m feeling like an idiot right now because I just sold my G9 and purchased an old Olympus Pen E-P5 with the VF-4 EVF… I loved the vintage look of it but now I’m wondering if I’ve made a huge error in judgement!! Have you ever used the E-P5? Any opinions on it?
@OneMonthTwoCameras ...The lenses that fit your Contax can carry on in an afterlife should your Contax decide to brick on you. They can be rehoused into a purpose built unit for Leica M mount. GXace has a video covering conversion of the Contax G lenses for use on your M8 for example.
I saw this video, and your video praising the LX100 and laughed. I own both. I use the LX100 to walk around with, and for video and photos of people / my kids, I use the G9. I foresee them being useful for a long time.
Have you ever tried the Fujifilm med format GFX 50R? The files I get from it are truly fantastic, especially with the Fuji GF 45mm lens (35mm FF), a dream of a combination.
I think I’m down to about 20 cameras (I bought another 2 last week) and the only one I’ll never sell is the Epson r-d1. I’ve bought Leicas to replace it (M8,M9 and M240) and sold all of those
Doubtful, and that is the beauty of old-but-not-that-old cameras. Too readily available and not in high enough demand to drive costs up unlike more vintage cameras where supply is less and demand is high.
Hello Ali. Hope this message finds you well. I came across your TH-cam channel sometime this week and enjoyed watching several of your videos. One of your videos on the M8 re ignited my love to my old Leicas. Looking for more videos, I came across a channel of a camera store and somehow I heard them mention how dangerous old batteries are. I wanted to ask you how do you feel about this situation, especially that I saw in one of your videos that you own multiple very old cameras (15 years old) like an M8? Do you worry about the danger those batteries can have? I looked to buy new batteries but I can only find third party ones.
m4/3 is also a lovely mount to experiment with old/retro/ancient lenses thanks to the huge amount of adapters made for the mount, surprising to not see the something like the GX9 here but the G9 (original, not G9II) makes perfect sense, only issue with that cam is video autofocus but everything else is as close to perfect as it can get even more so considering you can get it for ~$550 dollars in excellent condition. PD: Also surprised to not see the LX100/100II mentioned since you mentioned not wanting to sell it again in your review.
The Nikon D700 produced the best files I've ever seen. Love the color from this sensor. It was too heavy to carry on trips, so now I shoot with the Panasonic GX9 (G9 for birding). Also had a DP2 Merrill. The files from that camera were amazing.
Thanks for the lovely video. I went a bit nuts with camaras over the last years as well but the G9 is also my favourite of them all. I 'upgraded' to the GH6 but it feels like a brick and has the charm of it too. Funny they added frame markers to the G9 and not to the GH5. I prefer a flip up screen now so mostly take my GX9 and S1 outside. Recently I made the jump (again) to Fujifilm. The X-T3 is also very charming and it made me go for an X-T5 a few weeks ago. For lenses, the last MFT I bought was a rather cheap 14-140 2nd hand. It is absolutely perfect for street photography, and combined with my Leica 8-18 it gives me a full range in 2 lenses. The 14-140 is more than sharp enough and it pushed away my Leica 12-60 because of the range, you should try it :-)
thx again for all your insight - happy to see the Fuji 645 (have it and its great - dont shoot it enough though). Did all your Olympus 4/3 go!? E-300 etc?!
Whew... I am a Lumix LX3 and LX10 user, and am considering a G9. I'm pleasantly surprised it's your favorite... I was a little concerned as I haven't seen you review it. Love your channel!
If you like the LX3 try the LX7. I still have it. I don’t use it any more. I think the sensor is small. Something like 1” or smaller. None the less a fun camera to use. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Big fan of the RX100m7. 24-200mm in your pocket. Would like to see one last effort with USB-C but I think it’s over. Next 1” Sony sensor will be on a smartphone.
Out of curiosity have you tried the original full frame S5 & how does the G9 stack up against it? Is the S5 basically a full frame G9? Perhaps an S5 review would be interesting...
I FORGOT TO INCLUDE THE RICOH GRIII! I did NOT sell it. Also, join me in the armpit mic challenge! Always styling, guys :P
I had one. Very sharp lens, very compact, but not reliable. Ended up selling it to a repairman.
You forgot the best one 😅
Have you shot with a Fuji xt4 with the simulations? It's my main at the moment and I really enjoy the new simulations I can put in. I edit all my raw in capture one but it keeps the simulation settings in it. And it's so much more recipes than my Fuji x-e2 but I love that camera to. I shot with it for 9 years.
U have a wonderful collection. So many 😂 I'm hoping to add slowly cause now I'm seeing alot more differences with cameras in all sorts of ways. Love your channel
@kovre It is so much the best, that even not worth to mention as it assumed by default.
@OneMonthTwoCameras I also own the Nikon ZF...what made me pick it up over other cameras here recently is the 26mm F2.8 lens...That lens and that camera is the definition of chef's kiss 🙂 Everyone raves over the 40mm (and it is a great lens...but a little to perfect for me 🙂) but please try it with the 26mm...trust and believe...you will not put it down 🙂
Whenever I feel guilty about owning 7 cameras, I just watch your channel, Ali. Don’t ever change.
Maybe we can find a 12 step group for us with multiple cameras.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
7… hah… I count 11!
@@mortenthorpe Busted!
@@forewarnedfilm I don’t think “busted” is a proper reply to something self-declared and not illegal… right? :)
Whenever I feel guilty about owning 5 cameras I just read this comment......
A fellow camera hoarder!!! I love this. Everyone's so obsessed with having THE camera these days, when I LOVE different cameras for different scenarios, I'm so glad to see someone else working this way.
Yay! So wonderful to meet another camera viber!!
I discovered the Lumix line about a year ago. I dismissed them until I used one. I am in love. My choice was the GX85 & Pano/Leica 15mm lens. Beautiful.
gx85 is superb little camera. I bought it for my EDC with the panny 15/1.7 and 42.5/1.7. Unexpectedly my wife shared my opinion and unashamedly took it from me 😂
Well.... well well!!! Baby G is of course the perfect choice!!! 📷❤️ i may be bias of course but very good chocie 😂
Haha I wanted to tell you yesterday so bad but didn’t want to spoil the surprise 😂
Which one is the Baby G?
I film on a g85! I love m4/3. So underrated. Keep it a secret. Nobody tell anybody :P (intro was insanely cool btw)
I thought you were a Sony kind of guy filming with the A9 III because global shutter means every frame is award winning.
I didn't realize that is what you were filming with! Thank goodness no one knows :P
Is the g95 better?
@@ThatguyRizpretty similar. I almost upgraded my g7 to a g85 and then a g95, but decided the g9 was worth the extra money and I was not wrong. I use a 25mm 1.7 lens 90% of the time
@@SMGJohn actually he looks like a Fuji guy! Great content tho
I am so happy that there are camera freaks like you out there,... and that you make such fun videos. You are a gem.
YOU'RE the gem. Thanks for all the support!!
Really enjoyed that, great photos and collection, albeit a little surprise at the end! That said, the G9 really is a very solid camera - I loved it when I reviewed it, apart from its slightly sensitive shutter release, although maybe it just wants to shoot! Also one of the first cameras in its class to shoot 4k 60, something that's still not on everything. Panasonic has some great heritage cameras, I really wish they'd make a new GM. I saw one last week as part of a Lumix timeline, representing 2013!! It's over a decade old and is still so amazing!
Hoping Panasonic will continue their GX line.I imagine a GX8 with PDAF.
Mask On Nurse Marty(Ret)
Wow, didnt expect the G9, completely amazed me.🤯 I I've been telling everyone about this camera for years. My hands know it inside out. If you wake me up in the middle of the night, I can take a photo before I even open my eyes. The ergonomics are perfect, it has 4K 60p, super-fast autofocus, awesome video quality, responsive touch screen, much praised menu system, a great screen, an unbelievable electronic viewfinder, tactile buttons, it's durable, has incredible in-body image stabilization, and so much more... Plus, there's a perfect selection of lenses. If you're considering this camera - yes, go for it!
And if you need something smaller, the GF9 (GX800) offers the same image quality in a 269g body (just half a pound).
A friend of mine used the G9 and absolutely loved it. I think it's a total sleeper hit of a camera, and the G9 II is even more impressive. Panasonic doesn't get nearly enough credit for the work they're doing in the mirrorless space.
Panasonic cameras have always been pretty darn good for what they do ever since GH2, the GH3 and GH4 specially, really did up their game tremendously even in the photo area.
I think people have this mindset though that a small sensor = bad images, and its been perpetuated for eons on the internet by "influencers" that talk a lot about cameras, but really do very little using it, so people are herded into this mindset that bigger sensor means they automatically get good pictures.
Thats why in the olden days they just said LAL.
Lighting, Area and Lens.
Thats all you need, nothing else matters, its just a tool in the end, if it can do some things better, IBIS for example is arguably a game changer in photography since Olympus E-3 and yes I know Minolta did it first but Olympus did it better.
People seem to forget that the most sold interchangeable lens cameras on the planet, are all crop sensors, specifically APS-C.
Even today, the biggest number movers are APS-C bodies, I kid you not.
So true.
Panasonic G9 is a beast. Love that camera over my A7rII.
Lumix designs some of the most sensible cameras you could ever use. The menus are simple and intuitive. Buttons are mostly in the right places. Now that they have moved to hybrid phase detect AF and put fantastic stabilization in their bodies, they have created a SUPERB user experience. The fact that the G9 II is based on the same body as the full frame S5 IIX is great for those who want both systems (Micro 4/3 and full frame) without having to learn two different bodies.
I have 2 G9's and just got a G9ii ( $1398 brand new with $500 trade in bonus rebate from BH). All are so well built, feature packed, and kept current with firmware updates. Each G9 paid $998. Total for all three less than the cost of many new FF cameras. Plus, there is no need for bigger expensive lenses. All my photo and video needs are covered. 😊
Intro was strong.
Thank you Joan!!
Very strong
The voigtlander 17.5 0.95 was my absolute FAVORITE when I had it paired with an Olympus EM5 Mii - It created beautiful pictures. I used the focus highlighting feature and could still give it to anyone and grab a banging photo.
Same! Same Thought I was the only one who had that combo!
The Voigtlander MFT Noktons are my absolute favorite lenses on any system. Consistently and aesthetically soft wide open with the entire series and sharpens up when stopped down, they like the swiss army knife. Of them all, I loved the 17.5mm and 60mm.
That intro MY GOD! Got me so hyped that I went and run a 24 miles
No you didn't 😂
Really ? Bravo !
@@sauravbasu8805 he ran right in to P Diddy after /Snoop Dog after party. Good night
I was recently shooting an art show when another photographer there had the G9. He let me try it out, and yes, I loved the metal body. Gorgeous. Compact. Amazing.
The 15mm f/1.7 is a lens you need for the G9.
I have owned 10 Lumix micro four thirds and somehow the G95 is my favorite. Lots of features, control, great image and just fits in my hand.
The Fuji S5 pro, I have 3 copies and they all give me different exposures. And it's not just dial in different exposures and they would look the same. Very strange cameras but I love them all. So unique.
Glad to hear I'm not the only one!
Thinking about s5 Ii. Is it worth for art photography?
S5 Pro was a total legend way back in the Digital Wedding Forum days! As a current D800/ZF (and former D3) lover I really enjoyed this video.
Wonderful camera collection.
My own includes the Panasonic GX-8 and Olympus E-M5 iii, that I almost only use for concert photography with lenses like the Olympus 45mm f1.8, 12mm f2 , Sigma 30mm f1.4 and Panasonic 40mm f1.7 and 50mm f1.7.
I also have a Leica Digilux 3 - my only four/thirds camera - and I love it.
My most recent addition is a Sony NEX-5N. I can't get over how small that camera is compared to the sensor size, and I love the lenses, I have for it (I'm even considering getting a C-mount to Sony E adapter and pick up a few ultra wide angle lenses as well). In fact I like it so much, I'm tempted to get an A5100 - because I found one for sale at a store I trust for half price compared to what they go for at MPB.
Not to mention the rest of my collection of cameras - digital as well as a substantial film camera collection (+ a lot of film in the freezer).
Awesome collection *
LOVE how much passion you have for the craft and the joy you receive from this beautiful art called photography. Thank you for sharing this. You reminded me of my joy for photography as well.
That’s so wonderful to hear! Thank you!
Sympathique revue, avec sincérité, et un grand sourire. merciii
Going back to your instagram and looking at your photos with the knowledge of the camera, and looking at the comments, it truly shows that:
1) obv, no bad cameras, and 2) we have no way of guessing what camera took what picture nowadays because there are so many and because they're all good!
Many ppl are surprised here that it's the G9, including me tbh, because there are other cameras that first come to mind when you talk color especially, but it really shows that it's the photographer, not (less) the camera.
Yep and as Ali mentioned in the video...she shoots raw and edits. We're (mostly) not seeing SOOC JPEGs.
That intro song came in so hard i knew i was about to be entertained!
LOL
For real
I’ve bought and sold the D700 twice. It was such a game changer when it came out (much like the Z8 is now for Nikon mirrorless) and the files are just incredible to work with.
Inspires me to live my life with the same attitude you seem to have towards owning so many cameras - all joy, no guilt! ❤
I think I am that happiest I have been in 2024 when u said the Panasonic G9. I just love that camera so much and like u I sold it then 3 years later had to buy it again cos I missed it so much. Love, love, love, love, love. U made me so happy haha
Love your channel. You have a true passion for photography. I could never bring myself, however, to part with any of the gear I’ve been collecting {hoarding} since 1981.
Hahah, your daughter flipping her hair all around in the car when you were showing the Panasonic Lumix G9 filming was an exact dopplegamger of my oldest son when he was a bundle of energy. He would go nuts like that when he was struggling to stay awake.
I'm realyl happy to see the lineup of your fun cameras. I need to go shopping again for some unique cameras. Once I got my Pentax K-3 III I kind of stopped looking because it is my new forever camera (until my next forever camara :) ).
I had that same Contax 35mm camera and 3 lenses for it. I sold it when I first thought I’d totally switch over to film. I totally regret it and now they’re too pricey for me to want to get a new one. Such a bummer. I loved that little baby!
I told you about that watch! Hahaha! This is fantastic! I can't wait to see those photos!
Lots of G9 content over on James Popsys’ channel before he switched over to Sony. Love your content as always
Also an insane amount of detailed content from this gal! th-cam.com/video/AqK1z8p9-pE/w-d-xo.html
Where did the Olympus E-1 go???
Just wonder what your thoughts are on the Olympus EM-1 Mark III. So similar to the G9, video aside. But for social media the video is fine by me. Menus are troublesome to some, but once the camera is set up you mostly use the super control panel. I really enjoy your posts.
My gateway was the LX3!!! Sold it for a Pentax Kx dslr, then a K3, then KP, D700, then a Nikon Zf. Now I'm shooting film on an F3, T90, and Pentax SuperProgram. Found a deal on a Rollie A110 and took it across the country. You're pulling out cameras and I'm hooting like there's a hockey game in my apartment :D :D :D
😂😂😍
This video was awesome. You never disappoint!!!
i just want to let you know that when you first showed the images from those voigt lenses at 19:54 i audibly gasped. absolutely insanely beautiful
I adore my 40/2.8 Voigt for Nikon lens (and adapt onto a Fuji GFX 50s as well) and now I’m spewing I have to now budget for at least one of those two Voigts Ali showed there. My god those images are incredible
awww
thank you Andrew!! love those lenses.
O M G...I have been so tempted so many times by the G9...instead I went with the OM1 on a recent trip to Japan. So happy that you are keeping the Sigma Quattro H, I continue to use the Quattro DP1 and DP0. I wish I could find a DP3...I have no less than 12 cameras at this point, including my lovely Pentax 6x7 with 45mm, 105 and 300 (and 2x telextender). Love your channel and keep being who you are and what you do!
I just saw this video pop up on my recommended, and now I know why! Love your favorite camera! I use a Panasonic GH5 and G9 for all my video productions...got both of them in 2019.
Amazing!!!
I've been on the fence on replacing my G100 with the G9 for a cool minute. Now I'm gonna pick one up ASAP. Gracias amiga. ✨
That intro is so good! This channel is a love letter to those who loves photography and technology, the edit and pace of the video is also very on point and in-depth.
Thank you! Appreciate you.
Loving the love for the G9. I always thought I wanted a smaller camera and have the Oly EM5iii as a back up .. but the viewfinder, ergos and balance with bigger lenses on the G9 is sublime. That viewfinder .. amazing
Always wonderful when there's a new video from you!! :) This was super fun, and cool to see what cameras you've kept and really enjoy. I think you mentioned you might do a video of the cameras you've sold and why, I think that would be fun to watch, maybe "To all the cameras I've loved before" á la Willie Nelson. ;-) And I always enjoy your reviews, so if you do one of your favorite camera (I don't want to spoil it in case someone hasn't seen it yet), that would be cool. No matter what your next videos are, though, I'm in, I just enjoy your photography and videos, and appreciate you for sharing your time and talent! :)
What a fascinating roll through history……I started with my grandfather’s box brownie in the early 1960s think it was from the late 1920s or early 1930s. It was 120 roll film. My first serious’ camera was a Praktica L which needed an external light meter. I started developing and printing black and white 35mm at school photo club in the early 1970s and studied photography as an option at school. Looking at the modern Fuji XT5 reminds me of that simple to use system.
Like you I’m a bit of a hoarder. The best cameras I’ve (still got) are the tiny Minox 35GT (superb lens), Fuji 6x9 - massive clockwork beast, the wonderful first generation Canon EOS1 and power winder (masterpiece of ergonomics and so easy to use), a full Bronica ETRS system (fantastic lenses each with their own shutter) and the super heavy Canon 5D mk3. So with lots of pro and prime Canon glass (all still working well) and their tiny EOSM kits, why have I considered getting the new X100VI?
It reminded me of the old Praktica and the simplicity of the tiny Minox.
I have one but not used it as yet, as I can return it for free if unused. Yes it’s very pretty and I’m sure takes great photos but all the extras needed makes it very expensive. I’m thinking that a new XT 5 with the super versatile 16-80 f4 is a better option for a forthcoming trip touring in China - an all in one small, high quality kit. Canon pro kit is too heavy, M5 a possibility with a few lenses but no 4K video and autofocus. I guess I could just use my iPhone 13 Pro……like I just did in Cyprus……with a small rig, lights and good external mic it does great video……
A feature I love about the Lumix LX5 is the MultiFilm or MF mode, where it shoots in up to three different filters in sequence. I usually shoot natural and dynamic monochrome. It's fun and useful!
Mine is still the Olympus E1. Cant top it....a close second is the Conon 5d classic. Ive tried all the high end stuff. Nothing compares
Both absolute classics.
I was waiting for someone to give the E1 some love in the comments. Love mine, its so much fun.
Good choice. I love my G9, too. I’ve owned about 10-12 Canon & Panasonic cameras over 15 years. The G9 is a brilliant camera to use and the output is on par with a lot of APS-C contemporaries. I wish my S5 had the ergonomics of the G9.
I've been on a bit of a camera journey from little point and shoot digital through to the micro four thirds system (current). I've ended up with my current favourite camera being the EM1 mk2 for the handling as much as the image quality. It was interesting to find that the G9 (mk1) was your favourite overall as the EM1 and G9 are almost like cousins in the MFT space.
Video's are great as always, love the way you embrace the differences (no bad camera's) and intricacies of the camera you review.
Thank you and so glad you enjoyed! The EM1Mkii is an EXCELLENT camera and one I actually owned as well. Both stellar picks.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras I have a slight variation on your favourite small mft camera as well opting for the E-PM2. The tiny Lumix wonder is a little hard to find for a reasonable price here in Australia, that and I love that I can get a min shutter setting on my Olympus (just about any mft Olympus) with the flash sync trick. Makes the lack of proper dials a non issue in Aperture mode.
I was thinking the same thing about the EM1 and G9 being very similar and competitors, so to speak. I recently procured the EM1 mk2 specifically for travel and wildlife shooting and so far I'm loving it.
@@karmagroovy I had been renting an EM5.3 and realised I didn't much like the handling on anything but the small primes. I took the plunge and picked up the EM1.2 and it was definitely the right choice, its only really bigger in the grip (which makes the handling so much better) and the dials and everything else feels much better. I do miss the silver and black design of the 5 though.
That intro was masterful! As much as I want you to review the G9, I also don’t want you to blow up the micro 4/3 sleepers so we can keep getting them for cheap! I’ve shot that .95 Voigtlander and it’s sooooo dreamy! Would love to see a review of the crappy digicams. There’s a Gateway digi that the digicam.love crew is currently loving that sounds similar to the Vivicam you highlighted.
The camera is so fun and could make a really goofy review so putting it on the list ;)
Am a hoarder as well. Watch, EDC, Multitools, selvedge jeans, vintage but camera fascination started recently. Got plenty of e mount lenses until I trimmed them down then started using smaller form factor and I am loving it. Needed to try the vintage colors from m43 and now been wanting to know which one but seems very hard to decide.
Hi! I have the Casio Wrist Camera (same model) and do have it set up with the IR receiver and a Windows 98 laptop with serial port and can transfer photos! Lmk in case you need help to get it going.
As you got really close to the end and still no Sigma mention, I was starting to truly worry that it wasn’t really you Ali and that an imposter may have taken over! Thankfully all is well with you and your love for your Quattro H remains steadfast and true. I love my SD Quattro and my Merrills too, quirky quirks and all. Thanks for sharing your photography journey and passion with all of us, it’s been a fun experience to follow!
Thank you very much! The G9 is also my favorite and I thought I was the only one... I never imagined the end of the video.
I'm a 72-year-old man, and my all the time carry is a Lumix LX 100-mll. Has a nice 1.7 25-75 Leica lens with a vintage looking cover, so carry along when I'm out and about with the Hasselblad 503Cx.
I, too, like my lumix G-9 camera and the nikon d850.
All things have a place and purpose.
Grins.
Take care,
From Tulsa Oklahoma.
How a camera makes you feel is so much more important than the spec sheet.
My personal favourite is the Fujifilm X-T10, these days I mostly use it with the very cheap TTArtisan 25 f2 manual focus lens.
Love the compactness, the cuteness, the feel, the simplicity, the ease of use, the image quality.
I have the same combo. Fits in my coat pocket! But after half a year with it I still find focusing it difficult. I have tried all focus aids it has still. I just wish it had a bit higher resolution screen or viewfinder so I can tell if it is focused. On my panasonic manual focusing is way easier
I have the X-T2. Coming from Canon DSLRs, it's a big step down in size, but I found that I LOVE it. It's a bit cramped, but a hot shoe thumb rest solved that. It's gorgeous and extremely solid feeling. Plus, the manual dials are everything if youre like me and looking for a camera to mimic the experience of shooting B&W on an old Canon F-1.
Super stoked to see (& hear) you mention the Vivitar, it's a crappy (but good) little gem! 3MP CMOS imager with an F3.5 plastic lens, and only the most barbarian JPEG processing possible :D
Solid choices! I also absolutely love my G9. I bought it last year, to replace my aging Sony Nex-7 as my main digital camera and I have been thrilled with the G9. I also bought an old GF1 to use with the G9 and really like that little guy too - takes awesome pics. I have relegated my much used Nex-7 to scanning duty for my film cameras.
OH MAN that GF1 brings back so many warm feelings. Been thinking about it. Had it twice before and it's so slow but so wonderful.
The GF1 is great and sooo cheap.
And I love the aluminum body.
The most practical and versatile camera I ever had and have now is the Canon R6 Mk 2. Maybe not the best in every discipline, but it has no weaknesses and does everything quickly I want it to do. It's a real all-rounder.
I did not expect my daily to be your favourite 🤯
Just here to blow minds with my extremely practical nature :P
What lenses do you have for the Nikon 1? I bought one after seeing your video… I love this little camera… the weight and the design. Thank you!
Hi, new here... I feel EXACTLY the same way about the Zf. I use vintage lenses and keep it as an artistic tool for special use only. Glad I found you! I don't know many other women who collect cameras as much as me! Question: If you didn't shoot video would you still choose the same for your #1?
I still have the original casio camera watch which I bought when I was in uni. As I recall there were multiple iterations after that, even one when colour. The original silver looks the best though.
What an intro!!!! 🔥🔥
xoxo
perfect camera. Proud user of Lumix cameras since 2008. Never looked back. G9ii for me. Its is GORGEOUS.
Love these choices. The youtube algorithm also popped up an older one of your videos and your thoughts about medium format systems echoed mine so editing those out lol. Had a bunch. TL;DR Great results from 6x6/7, but ultimately never felt compelled by the cameras themselves. For me the Pentax 67 was the closest to being a winner almost entirely off of the 105mm f2.4 takumar. Instead of my long ramble, I'll share my favorite; my grandfather's OM-2Sp camera. The very last OM-2 they made, much more electronic than the earlier ones. It went all around the world with him when he was in the Navy. I managed to track down one of the really rare series 2 screens for it, and significantly expanded his lens collection with a few of the all time best 35mm lenses ever made; the 50mm f2.0 and 90mm f2.0 auto-macros, the 50mm AND 55mm f1.2 lenses, and 28mm f2.0, probably my all time most used lens.
Watching the intro pictures I just thought GH5. I still can't get over how nice the grain looks on my GH5 stills shots. Wasn't expecting to take any photos on it at all but it's so good for an everyday carry camera with 20mm 1.7
Have you tried the G9II??
I have soooooo many cameras and each one has a 'feel' or 'look' to it's images. My favourite crop DSLR is the Nikon D70, Full frame Canon 5D MK1 and my all time favourite walkaround camera is the Olympus XZ-1. Your videos are great, honest and heart felt. 😊
Thank you mark!
It is easy to forget the GRs. When I was getting back into photography I had a big research showdown between the G9 and the Olympus Em1.3. Agonizing. The Olympus won out because video wasn't as important to me and the autofocus/colour science/size pulled me over. My collection includes 16 cameras and more 4/3 and m4/3 glass than I care to think about.
Love my G9! I was surprised that was your fav. If you love the voigtlander 0.95's you'll love the Laowa 0.95's - The last 2 videos on my channel where filmed with the 25mm 0.95, would love to see what you think! Greetings from the UK
ohnoooooo! I thought I was done needing lenses for this system but what gorgeous films you've made! now I want the Laoaw 25mm as well!
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Thank you!! Straight from G9 with inbuilt profiles - the 25mm has such a dreamy look. I think you'd love them. Great channel btw, you really made me lust over the SL
What generation of RX100 is this? The marks I - V have faster lenses but with smaller reach, and marks VI and VII have much greater reach in exchange for slower lens.
I didn't expect the G9 at all but I'm not surprised, I absolutely love that camera for so many reasons, the grip and controls, the features and the output. Although the G80 to me felt even more ergonomically perfect, perhaps by having less features, the G9 ticks all the boxes of being the most versatile perfect camera and I can never get rid of it.
Thanks for the video.
I prefer manual/mechanical cameras over automatic/electronic cameras. Here are my favorites:
1. Nikon F2 35mm SLR with non-metered viewfinder.
2. Leica M6 35mm rangefinder
3. Mamiya C220 medium format TLR
4. Mamiya RB67 medium format SLR
5. Calumet 4x5 inch large format monorail view camera
6. Fuji 6x7 and 6x9cm medium format rangefinders
Thanks for sharing!
Great start to the video, really captures all the chatter on gear opinions here on TH-cam. Loooove your collection of cameras and why you enjoy each of them. Your favorite surprised me. I love tiny cameras too, especially interchangeable lens cameras. Fun Video! Look forward to more of your content!
10:17 That Planar look is so beautiful. Did you ever try Zeiss Touit 32mm 1.8 X-Mount? I think it has similar or closest to characteristics of Contax 45mm f2.
I thought I was the only one, not obsessed with ff narrow depth of field and clinical sharpness.
Nice collection! I'm looking for a full featured every day carry and I narrowed it down the Olympus E-M5 III... it has phase detect AF, EVF, flippy screen, IBIS, 4k, Microphone port and is weather sealed and much lighter than my A7rII... saving up some cash for it (because I'll also need some m43 lenses) ;)
You nailed it would agree, I've used many system over the span of 20 years and favorite camera is Leica SL2-s.
Amazing collection! I am probably a stick-in-the-mud. I buy few cameras and keep them forever. I still have a Nikon FTn from 1973 and a Nikon F3HP from 1984. But my go to is Micro 4/3 - still a GH4, although I'm about to pull the trigger on a G9 Mark II. My twin kids have a GH4 and a GH5. Like you, I prefer the look of Micro 4/3 over full frame. I have the same zooms you do, plus a 42.5 Lumix. After nine years, the technology has evolved enough that the G9 II is a no-brainer. I need the 25.2 MP sensor for copying slides, negatives, prints, and artwork with my 30mm Lumix Macro, and I need the video features, because my twins and I make short films on occasion. Interestingly, you found the Fuji S5 to be inconsistent from copy to copy. I never had an older Fujifilm camera I liked. No two "identical" bodies were the same! The XT-1 and later mostly fixed that problem.
Awesome intro Ali, you’re reaching GOAT status on TH-cam 🙌🏼
GOAT means Getting Old And Tiresome. Wrong word. BEST is the word.🏆📷
I just bought a Panasonic Lumix LX5 on eBay 2 weeks ago as I wanted a daily carry camera I could toss in my bag & take everywhere as I hate using my phone for photography. I only take my Canon R50 when I'm purposely going out to shoot some street photography, however, with the convenience of having a compact camera on me all the time I'm amazed how much I'm using it. A great little camera. And for street photography it's so discreet too.
That’s wonderful!!!
Hi Ali. I just discovered your channel and subscribed… I’m feeling like an idiot right now because I just sold my G9 and purchased an old Olympus Pen E-P5 with the VF-4 EVF… I loved the vintage look of it but now I’m wondering if I’ve made a huge error in judgement!! Have you ever used the E-P5? Any opinions on it?
@OneMonthTwoCameras ...The lenses that fit your Contax can carry on in an afterlife should your Contax decide to brick on you. They can be rehoused into a purpose built unit for Leica M mount. GXace has a video covering conversion of the Contax G lenses for use on your M8 for example.
Yes so true and I have heard great things about modding it from a number of other people as well.
I saw this video, and your video praising the LX100 and laughed. I own both. I use the LX100 to walk around with, and for video and photos of people / my kids, I use the G9. I foresee them being useful for a long time.
I owned a Panasonic G9 for a couple of years. I loved it except for one thing... The autofocus was horrible.
The features were incredible.
Have you ever tried the Fujifilm med format GFX 50R? The files I get from it are truly fantastic, especially with the Fuji GF 45mm lens (35mm FF), a dream of a combination.
I think I’m down to about 20 cameras (I bought another 2 last week) and the only one I’ll never sell is the Epson r-d1. I’ve bought Leicas to replace it (M8,M9 and M240) and sold all of those
Nothing better than finding the camera you never want to leave behind.
G9 prices skyrocketing in 3, 2, 1...
Doubtful, and that is the beauty of old-but-not-that-old cameras. Too readily available and not in high enough demand to drive costs up unlike more vintage cameras where supply is less and demand is high.
Hello Ali. Hope this message finds you well.
I came across your TH-cam channel sometime this week and enjoyed watching several of your videos. One of your videos on the M8 re ignited my love to my old Leicas.
Looking for more videos, I came across a channel of a camera store and somehow I heard them mention how dangerous old batteries are.
I wanted to ask you how do you feel about this situation, especially that I saw in one of your videos that you own multiple very old cameras (15 years old) like an M8? Do you worry about the danger those batteries can have? I looked to buy new batteries but I can only find third party ones.
m4/3 is also a lovely mount to experiment with old/retro/ancient lenses thanks to the huge amount of adapters made for the mount, surprising to not see the something like the GX9 here but the G9 (original, not G9II) makes perfect sense, only issue with that cam is video autofocus but everything else is as close to perfect as it can get even more so considering you can get it for ~$550 dollars in excellent condition.
PD: Also surprised to not see the LX100/100II mentioned since you mentioned not wanting to sell it again in your review.
The Nikon D700 produced the best files I've ever seen. Love the color from this sensor. It was too heavy to carry on trips, so now I shoot with the Panasonic GX9 (G9 for birding). Also had a DP2 Merrill. The files from that camera were amazing.
Thanks for the lovely video. I went a bit nuts with camaras over the last years as well but the G9 is also my favourite of them all. I 'upgraded' to the GH6 but it feels like a brick and has the charm of it too. Funny they added frame markers to the G9 and not to the GH5. I prefer a flip up screen now so mostly take my GX9 and S1 outside. Recently I made the jump (again) to Fujifilm. The X-T3 is also very charming and it made me go for an X-T5 a few weeks ago. For lenses, the last MFT I bought was a rather cheap 14-140 2nd hand. It is absolutely perfect for street photography, and combined with my Leica 8-18 it gives me a full range in 2 lenses. The 14-140 is more than sharp enough and it pushed away my Leica 12-60 because of the range, you should try it :-)
thx again for all your insight - happy to see the Fuji 645 (have it and its great - dont shoot it enough though). Did all your Olympus 4/3 go!? E-300 etc?!
Great video. Had you ever considred the D750. Very similar cameras and price AND you get full frame. Love the color science, reminds me of Leica.
I'm still shooting the D-700 with AIS lenses, or my FM. 135, 50, 24 lenses.
What is the strap you have on the Nikon ZF please?
You should try the voigtlander 50mm f1 on the nikon zf. Chef's kiss.
Whew... I am a Lumix LX3 and LX10 user, and am considering a G9. I'm pleasantly surprised it's your favorite... I was a little concerned as I haven't seen you review it. Love your channel!
If you like the LX3 try the LX7. I still have it. I don’t use it any more. I think the sensor is small. Something like 1” or smaller. None the less a fun camera to use.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Thank you for watching!
Big fan of the RX100m7. 24-200mm in your pocket. Would like to see one last effort with USB-C but I think it’s over. Next 1” Sony sensor will be on a smartphone.
This is one of the coolest YT channels.
Out of curiosity have you tried the original full frame S5 & how does the G9 stack up against it? Is the S5 basically a full frame G9? Perhaps an S5 review would be interesting...
I’ll answer this in the next vid as well :)
@OneMonthTwoCameras fabulous, really looking forward to your views on this, thank you!