...... shows how much fun can be had with a lens most associate with wildlife.
I think I've got a good understanding of my GX80
But ... just wondering ...
I touch the screen to position the focus point and it appears loud & clear with yellow pointy edges. But is there a way of centering it, assigned to an Fn button?
after tapping the screen tap the 'Disp' button to centre the AF box. That's how it is on the G80 at least
Thanks guys .... yep, first tap of the Disp button centralises it.after tapping the screen tap the 'Disp' button to centre the AF box. That's how it is on the G80 at least
taken with my G80 and 100-400mm
Sunset at Prestwick beach... by robert shearer, on Flickr
Sunset over Arran.... by robert shearer, on Flickr
Not a problem I've found with the G9. In fact it's just about the most user proof camera I've owned since I sold my Nikon Fs.Quick G9's...
I seen in many reviews on it that people were double firing when taking shots, because they were hesitant - I would have thought you'd get used to it after a day or two at least
You do, then you like it.
I've always liked the G80 shutter, it's very discreet, and has a nice soft touch and feel to it, I imagine the G9's is just that bit more responsive?
Don't give it a thought now ime used to it
I like his blog but I wish he'd post more often. That piece he did on Brooklyn Beckham... Brutal! What a killer!
I like this guy too. He's a bit of a MFT fan and seems to have just discovered custom modes for his G9...
https://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2019/05/the-amazing-g9.html
I have these on all my cameras. I usually use aperture priority until the light drops and the shutter speed falls too low then I switch to manual, always with auto ISO. I then have custom modes for aperture, manual and shutter modes with appropriate aperture/shutter speed/both as I want and face/eye detect with wide area focusing. Set up like this I can use aperture or manual modes as usual and quickly switch to a custom mode to recognise faces to take people shots quickly without spending time fiddling too much with dials and buttons.
Do you lot use custom modes and if so what are they?
So, I decided to buy a G Vario 12-60 f/3.5-5.6 as a better walkabout lens than my 14-42mm. I was umming and ahhing about a 12-35 2.8, and then decided that the 12-60 will do all I need and give me a noticeable increase in reach over my existing kit lens.
Not had much chance to try it out yet, but I like this one I got on a rainy walk on Friday morning.
Down by the riverside by fishyfish_arcade, on Flickr
Do you lot use custom modes and if so what are they?
GH6 and lens... I like my little photography hobby and I do like the gear but even so I just don't know how anyone could take that picture and have the camera as the main subject and in focus with the background so out of focus.
http://thenewcamera.com/panasonic-gh6-and-10-25-mm-f1-7-lens-and-more/
Maybe I'm just a sexist pig.
Morning chaps, i've got a bit of a dilemma. I like the GX8 i bought but find the hand grip just too small for my hands. I'm not interested in buying a case to make it slightly better so i'm thinking of buying the G9 for the much improved hand grip and general overall feel. I'm wondering where would be the best place to get a deal. I'm currently looking at Hdew but is there a better deal elsewhere?
At the moment a none grey is only £50 more expensive with the cash back
Thanks for the reply, where would that be? Hdew is currently £959.
The GX80 I recently bought has got me doubting if I really need to get a T30... I already have a T2 and T3. I'm glad I finally got a m43 camera on the cheap
I'm swinging between a G80 and XH1 atm, there's definite pros and cons to both and I can't decide which I prefer over all tbh. The G80 [same sensor as your GX80] has the superior IBIS, it has the clearer screen in strong lighting, a much, much better touch screen implementation and I find it much better for macro and the odd bit of wildlife I do. It's a much easier camera to control in general the layout is just great! whereas the Fuji is better in low light, you get cleaner files at higher ISO and I am a fan of that 'Fuji look'. The H1 is also built like a tank, and I have to admit I like a chunky camera, not dsle chunky but somewhere in between and it's got that covered. It's not the M43 killer I expected though, so I have to really think on where I go from here. The plan was to trade the G80 in for Fuji lenses if I was happy, but the H1 has some niggles that frustrate me, the touch screen is a bit cack tbh but it does have that nice joystick, first camera I've owned with one in fact and I am liking that. The other option I had strongly though on was a G9, that thing is a G80 on steroids and I know I would love it ... But ... the Fuji lure was always going to be there., it had to be done. I will give it a few months and see what I want for certain, I may well grow to love it. I think the G80 actually spoiled me a bit, as it is so easy to get along with. BUT, when I look through my old images, my instant favorites are ones I shot with the XT1 and Xpro1, maybe it was a more creative period for me, but those are the images I always come back to - it's just been a while since I used Fuji gear.
I see you're enjoying that Sigma 60 2.8 btw
I had that lens for a bit, IQ is insane for the money. I used it as a pseudo macro too with a Raynox slapped on front, worked out pretty good I was getting a little better than 1:2 magnification
Ye I’m not leaving Fuji at anytime but I’m happy with this thing! I think I’ve got a raynox lying around somewhere [emoji41] I need to try that!
It's always good to have options I think I might have had to use a step up ring to attach the Raynox, 46 - 52mm, or indeed you can use a step down to screw the element on without the clip - 46 - 43mm
I'm swinging between a G80 and XH1 atm,