"Panasonic G series" Owners Thread

mav said:
weight is the issue , we had a look at a used panny 100-400 mk 2 today it was good price £1000 nearly bought it , but reviews say it does not perform any better than the mk1 they didn't have a g9 body the size may put her off so may look at the gx80 . Budget is around a £1000
thinking about a sony a6400/6600 and a 70/350 as well
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The G9 is large for an M43 camera, but not compared to other dSLRs.
My son took over my G80, and there is little real difference in the feel of the weight and size.

I imagine my 100-400 is a mk1, but my zoom is fine.

Using the 100-300 with the GX9 is a pleasure, but using the 100-400 with the GX9 is somewhat less comfortable, the size of the G9 makes it much better balanced and easier to use.

With your budget, I would prefer to get a G9 and a mk2 100-300, and get a 100-400 later if needed.

Remember the GX85 is 16mp and the G9 20mp
 
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You will enjoy it. Did it come with a lens?

A 100-300 mk11 would cost 33-40% of a 100-400, and gives excellent results (FF eq of 600mm)

The 12-60 Panasonic lens gives as good results as the Leica 12-60, and the 14-140 mk11 is also a very useful and compact lens.
 
There is an Olympus 100-400 in the for sale section at a good price.
Bear in mind with the G9 you would only get the in lens stabilisation.
I regularly use an Olympus 12-100 on my G9 and have no issues using it without the IBIS.
At longer focal lengths the in body stabilisation is less effective than the in lens system.
 
Just received from Japan the 100-400mm panasonic leica lens. No wonder it is worth buying from Japan this lens looks new. It is the Mk1 verson needed the latest version update thats all. ponly Only £525 Plus import duty etc, I would be looking at £800-£900 if buying in the UK for the same quality

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realspeed said:
Just received from Japan the 100-400mm panasonic leica lens. No wonder it is worth buying from Japan this lens looks new. It is the Mk1 verson needed the latest version update thats all. ponly Only £525 Plus import duty etc, I would be looking at £800-£900 if buying in the UK for the same quality

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How Much was the Import Duty , and how long did it take to arrive
 
mav said:
No just body , i had a look at a 12-60 yesterday camera is for my other half
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The 12-60 is a very useful lens. The 14-140 is almost the same size and weight.
With the 12-140 (and many other Panasonic lenses) you will want the version 2 or Power OIS versions, they need to be Power OIS not Mega OIS for the dual stabilisation to work.
One exception (there may be others) is the 45-150 which can be updated with firmware to work with dual stabilisation. The 45-150 is a hidden bargain, it is fantastic for close-ups, either with extension rings or screw on close up lenses, and is cheap (for example, a very good dealer https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17715456...Fd4QQ+WQFbp/3279Rp4oTtArU=|tkp:Bk9SR96YxMCLZg)


One of the biggest advantages of the dual IOS and the Panasonic 100-400 is that you can get good shots at 1/15 second at maximum zoom.

Another useful lens is the old 14-42, only single OIS but small, light and cheap, under £50 sometimes


Have you looked here https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/panasonic-leica-dg-vario-elmar-100-400mm-f-4-6-3-asph-power-o-i-s
 
Mav
came a week later 7 days to be exact Import £147 . Total cost was about £722. Yes i know you can get them cheaper in the UK but nowhere near in this condition .Many I have looked at in the UK have an issue. either a lot of dust on the front lens- the extended foot is missing- the detachable hood is missing. Then we come on to condition , some showing signs of wear or dents . If the Japanese advertise as Mint or near mint you would not know they are not new.
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My imports from Japan. if I had only save £250 for each one that adds up to a saving of £750 against UK prices. Makes one think doesn't it
 
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realspeed said:
Mav
came a week later 7 days to be exact Import £147 . Total cost was about £722. Yes i know you can get them cheaper in the UK but nowhere near in this condition .Many I have looked at in the UK have an issue. either a lot of dust on the front lens- the extended foot is missing- the detachable hood is missing. Then we come on to condition , some showing signs of wear or dents . If the Japanese advertise as Mint or near mint you would not know they are not new.
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My imports from Japan. if I had only save £250 for each one that adds up to a saving of £750 against UK prices. Makes one think doesn't it
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thanks, duty not to bad then, have you tried any test shots how does it compare to the 100-300
 
Another comparison (both taken handheld as the sun is shining :) )


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Crop between the same point 400mm
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The house is about 650m away
 
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First outing with the g9 , couple of questions , there is bleeping noise seem to happen when you are moving the camera think it is to do with the is , can you turn it off, cant see a way to assign back button focus can it be done
 
mav said:
First outing with the g9 , couple of questions , there is bleeping noise seem to happen when you are moving the camera think it is to do with the is , can you turn it off, cant see a way to assign back button focus can it be done
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No bleeping on my G9 when moving it, sorry.

BBF explained here
 
mav said:
First outing with the g9 , couple of questions , there is bleeping noise seem to happen when you are moving the camera think it is to do with the is , can you turn it off, cant see a way to assign back button focus can it be done
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When I used Canon, I always used back button focus.
I did set it up on the G9 (you can programme all the buttons) but never used it, in fact it gets in the way of another very useful focus feature
 
MAV
try going to spanner setting and down to reset. There may be something needs changing in the menu and this is the best way to check. then see if itdoes it again without a lens then with a lens. this way you know if it is the camera or the lens making the noise. I don't have any noise with mine. That is what I do anyway so sort out something quickly. it doesn't take long to reinstate your settings

here is a link to update to the latest version if you don;t have it.

 
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realspeed said:
MAV
try going to spanner setting and down to reset. There may be something needs changing in the menu and this is the best way to check. then see if itdoes it again without a lens then with a lens. this way you know if it is the camera or the lens making the noise. I don't have any noise with mine. That is what I do anyway so sort out something quickly. it doesn't take long to reinstate your settings

here is a link to update to the latest version if you don;t have it.

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thanks
I have sorted it now
 
Handlebars... (G9 / 100-400mm)

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I just had a reasonable play with the iA on the g80. Always ignored it before. It's really very good.
 
Me and Mrs WW are in Thailand and I was amazed to see both the GX7 and GX85 on sale at a camera shop in the main shopping centre in town. I was told that they are "new" but I think maybe they are new but old stock. The prices seemed reasonable and Mrs WW asked if I wanted one, I said No as I have my GX80 with me but I was sort of tempted as if mine dies it'd be nice to have a spare without searching the UK used market.
 
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Just bought a GX80 ( because it's compact) and waiting for the Meike macro extension tube set and a lumix 50-200mm f4-5.6 hoping to do (macro and general) photography. I absolutely love all the insect and spider photos on flowers. Completely new to none point and shoot photography. Is anyone else using this kit for this. I have watched a (millions!) of youtube vids, so hopefully will post pics.

A Meike MK320 flash also on route.

Can anyone recommend an online course for beginners to get me started
 
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Congratulations on your new camera Hutch.

I don't know anything about courses but maybe someone will be along with recommendations shortly.

Some holiday shots taken with my GX80 and 14mm f2.5.

Early morning jogging in Mrs WW's home village. 0.6 sec exposures, I just propped the camera up on its tilted screen.

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And one last one. Trying to work out how to use a very clever drinks machine at the airport.

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The drinks were very nice :D

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Hutch.
I hope you get a lot of please from your GX80. This is one of my favourite pictures taken with mine. 14mm f2.5 lens again. Mrs WW on Saltburn beach.

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woof woof said:
Congratulations on your new camera Hutch.

I don't know anything about courses but maybe someone will be along with recommendations shortly.

Some holiday shots taken with my GX80 and 14mm f2.5.

Early morning jogging in Mrs WW's home village. 0.6 sec exposures, I just propped the camera up on its tilted screen.

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And one last one. Trying to work out how to use a very clever drinks machine at the airport.

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The drinks were very nice :D

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Hutch.
I hope you get a lot of please from your GX80. This is one of my favourite pictures taken with mine. 14mm f2.5 lens again. Mrs WW on Saltburn beach.

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Thank you Alan, excellent photos. I have a TTartsians 50mm F1.2 on way. Just getting a few cheap but good lens in. Waiting for good weather to get out there
 
Hairywan said:
I am hoping to get an ultra macro lens over next few weeks. These pictures are amazing. FAB!
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I have now narrowed my macro lens for my Lumix GX80 down to 2 lenses the
1. Pergear 60mm f2.8 Ultra Macro II 2x magnification, but weighing in around 600 grams. Is this too big or am I justing wanting too much for my little GX80

2. 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 Macro II x1 magnification, but weighing in around 330 grams. This seems a more sensible option and will not require me to get to the gym to use.

Any thoughts, I am tempted by the pergear! My sensible head says 7Artisans.

Any thoughts, anyone to help me decide. Both available on Aliexpress for about £135 with some discounts starting tomorrow
 
Hairywan said:
I have now narrowed my macro lens for my Lumix GX80 down to 2 lenses the
1. Pergear 60mm f2.8 Ultra Macro II 2x magnification, but weighing in around 600 grams. Is this too big or am I justing wanting too much for my little GX80

2. 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 Macro II x1 magnification, but weighing in around 330 grams. This seems a more sensible option and will not require me to get to the gym to use.

Any thoughts, I am tempted by the pergear! My sensible head says 7Artisans.

Any thoughts, anyone to help me decide. Both available on Aliexpress for about £135 with some discounts starting tomorrow
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I could get both and sell the one I don't like. Seems a little excessive, am I nuts (don't answer that, we all are!)
 
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