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Fairly sure you will only get Dual IS with Panasonic lenses.
Yes , posted that bit without thinking
Fairly sure you will only get Dual IS with Panasonic lenses.
I've been watching early reviews of the GH5s, and it's pretty clear it is aimed at videographers who use gimbals or cranes or whatever. Hence no IBIS. I've also seen ISO comparisons between it and the regular GH5 and to me, it looked like the GH5 was better at every level. G9 for the photographer for sure. It's where my money would go if I ever bothered to upgrade the G80. I don't really see much need even at that, the improved IBIS and AF, that huge EVF and the better grip are all nice but nothing I personally 'need'. The video-centric models don't interest me at all. The 4K is more than decent enough on the G80
Well I flogged off a load of old gear that I hadn't used in years (and to be honest, some of it I didn't know I still had - an not all Photographic), and got nearly £1500 for the lot, so decided to treat myself to an effectively "free" Panasonic G9. Ordered it yesterday lunchtime from WEX (it was showing "Pre-order") and expected it to take around a month to supply (based upon how long the EM1 MK II took to supply after launch, but to my surprise, it's just turned up ?
I'll give you my thoughts against my EM1 MK II over the next few weeks when I have chance to evaluate it, but so far seems very nice (battery is charging), and will hopefully make a good second camera for the EM1 MK II, especially as I have a mix of Panasonic Leica and Olympus lenses.
Quick question though from anyone else that has received theirs. With regards to the free battery power Grip offer from Panasonic, (up until the 14th Jan), am I right in assuming you have to own the camera for 35 days before you can submit your claim (i.e. I can't do it straight away) ?
Well I flogged off a load of old gear that I hadn't used in years (and to be honest, some of it I didn't know I still had - an not all Photographic), and got nearly £1500 for the lot, so decided to treat myself to an effectively "free" Panasonic G9. Ordered it yesterday lunchtime from WEX (it was showing "Pre-order") and expected it to take around a month to supply (based upon how long the EM1 MK II took to supply after launch, but to my surprise, it's just turned up ?
I'll give you my thoughts against my EM1 MK II over the next few weeks when I have chance to evaluate it, but so far seems very nice (battery is charging), and will hopefully make a good second camera for the EM1 MK II, especially as I have a mix of Panasonic Leica and Olympus lenses.
Quick question though from anyone else that has received theirs. With regards to the free battery power Grip offer from Panasonic, (up until the 14th Jan), am I right in assuming you have to own the camera for 35 days before you can submit your claim (i.e. I can't do it straight away) ?
Well I flogged off a load of old gear that I hadn't used in years (and to be honest, some of it I didn't know I still had - an not all Photographic), and got nearly £1500 for the lot, so decided to treat myself to an effectively "free" Panasonic G9. Ordered it yesterday lunchtime from WEX (it was showing "Pre-order") and expected it to take around a month to supply (based upon how long the EM1 MK II took to supply after launch, but to my surprise, it's just turned up ?
I'll give you my thoughts against my EM1 MK II over the next few weeks when I have chance to evaluate it, but so far seems very nice (battery is charging), and will hopefully make a good second camera for the EM1 MK II, especially as I have a mix of Panasonic Leica and Olympus lenses.
Quick question though from anyone else that has received theirs. With regards to the free battery power Grip offer from Panasonic, (up until the 14th Jan), am I right in assuming you have to own the camera for 35 days before you can submit your claim (i.e. I can't do it straight away) ?
I think you'll have to wait... at least I'm sure I had to when I claimed cash back once... I think they do this as it'll cost them less as a percentage of people will wait the required period and then forget...
Silly question......how useful is the auto focus touch screen/joy stick. What do you use it for? I turned the touch screen off on my g6 as I was for ever setting focus points unintentionally! Going back to the old days you just centered on the subject you wanted in focus, held the shutter button down half way then repositioned the camera to compose before taking the picture.......quick and simple. Just don't understand what you use this feature for.......except maybe for tripod mounted shots?
Silly question......how useful is the auto focus touch screen/joy stick. What do you use it for? I turned the touch screen off on my g6 as I was for ever setting focus points unintentionally! Going back to the old days you just centered on the subject you wanted in focus, held the shutter button down half way then repositioned the camera to compose before taking the picture.......quick and simple. Just don't understand what you use this feature for.......except maybe for tripod mounted shots?
Hello G owners, I'm about to buy a G80 for my son, who is doing a media course and needs a camera with good video capability, I have a whole bunch of Sandisk Extreme Pro SD cards, but am wondering if there is a recommended minimum speed of card?
Also which 3rd party batteries are recommended?
When i got my G80 I used an old Sandisk 32GB U-1 card and tested 4K, worked fine. I use one of these now in it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ex...15661861&sr=8-2&keywords=sandisk+32gb+sd+card And tbh, I don't notice much difference, but then I don't shoot video much, only short clips. I'm sure the U-3 card will be more reliable for longer shoots. Afaik there's no major advantage to going beyond that, as the camera doesn't have the extra pins for UHS-II or whatever the latest and supposedly greatest cards are. It would still only write at around 40mb/s anyway.
Your son may require 64GB or higher if he's doing a lot of video work
I bought this for a spare battery: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0051GO05Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Just as good as the original one, I find I'm rarely swapping batts, every 2days or so, with normal shooting and the odd 4K clip. Again, he may require a few of these for mostly video work, but they're a decent price for a solid battery. Comes with a plastic cover for storing safely.
Thanks, I have some 45mb/s and 60Mb/s cards so they should do to start with.
Expro - know of as a Fuji replacement battery so I'll get a couple of those.
There's an ex display Lumix 100-300mm lens on sale at John Lewis, Sealand Road Retail Park in Chester, reduced to £250. I doubt it's been out of the glass display cabinet judging by the condition. Looks like this is a Mk 1 version as the 100-300 lettering is in gold. I already own this lens but mine was secondhand at about the same price.
I've just bought the new 100-300 with the power OS , white box £369
Where from?
Looks like they're a Hong Kong retailer, and grey imports. Not necessarily a problem, but worth bearing in mind. For example, it's covered only by the supplier's warranty (not the manufacturer's) and it looks like you're responsible for sending it back to them (presumably to Hong Kong) in case of any faults, even if it's dead on arrival.E-infinity Online Camera Store , I'd never heard of them , I just Googled best price , excellent service they even sent me a photo of the box with my postage label on before dispatch and Royal Mail tracking .
Looks like they're a Hong Kong retailer, and grey imports. Not necessarily a problem, but worth bearing in mind. For example, it's covered only by the supplier's warranty (not the manufacturer's) and it looks like you're responsible for sending it back to them (presumably to Hong Kong) in case of any faults, even if it's dead on arrival.
I'll be interested in feedback on G9 image quality v the 16mp cameras.
I've tried looking at the DPR image quality page and I can't see any difference between the G9 and my GX7. I downloaded their JPEG test shot and their GX7 raw but I do think that shooting at high ISO's in light that allows very fast shutter speeds is pointless as a measure of image quality. I'd much rather look at high ISO shots taken at lower shutter speeds in low light which is IMO a much more real world scenario.
I don't know why DPR persist with this mythology. To me it shows nothing useful at all.
Anyway, any feedback on real world image quality and any thoughts on the 20mp chip cameras v the latter 16mp cameras would be nice
I’d expect zero difference in raw between my GX8 and G9. However, I am expecting significant improvement in the JPEG output of the G9 compared to the GX8. I also wouldn’t expect much real world difference between the 20mp sensors and the latter 16mp ones. From my experience, they are very similar but of course you get more cropping flexibility from the 20mp units.
Simon.
Having a total brain fade moment just now. Which menu setting gives you the exposure simulation through the EVF? At the moment I only get the actual simulation when I half press the shutter.
Cheers,
Simon.
Constant preview
I've never noticed this as I only use M mode, which does give a solid preview of any adjustments made. Just tried the camera in S mode and I see the issue you're experiencing. The Live view shows decent exposure, take the shot - under exposed ... I'm not sure how to fix that either :/
The amount of settings on digicams is mind boggling but we will get there