"Panasonic G series" Owners Thread

So my first couple of weeks with the Panasonic Leica 100-400mm on the G80.
I am very happy. My wildlife photography has moved up a notch.

25% more reach makes a difference, so many more images are just that bit closer, and can be cropped with better quality remaining.

I'm shooting small birds at SS1/125 in medium burst mode and getting lots of keepers, it's so stable, and the Shutter speed means ISO drops considerably even in poor light, and that makes a big difference.
This means I can crop, lift shadows and highlights, and the images are not grainy and detail remains. It's a big improvement.

Granted, I do still sharpen a few in post, but only slightly. All in all I find the files can be pushed further in edit when conditions are not ideal, and the images are better quality and more pleasing to the eye. The combination of Power OIS, better glass, and a bit more reach, is proving very worthwhile for me.
 
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Crotal Bell said:
So my first couple of weeks with the Panasonic Leica 100-400mm on the G80.
I am very happy. My wildlife photography has moved up a notch.

25% more reach makes a difference, so many more images are just that bit closer, and can be cropped with better quality remaining.

I'm shooting small birds at SS1/125 in medium burst mode and getting lots of keepers, it's so stable, and the Shutter speed means ISO drops considerably even in poor light, and that makes a big difference.
This means I can crop, lift shadows and highlights, and the images are not grainy and detail remains. It's a big improvement.

Granted, I do still sharpen a few in post, but only slightly. All in all I find the files can be pushed further in edit when conditions are not ideal, and the images are better quality and more pleasing to the eye. The combination of Power OIS, better glass, and a bit more reach, is proving very worthwhile for me.
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excellent!
 
Another reprocessed picture. G1 and a film era lens.

Winter beach scene.

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woof woof said:
Another reprocessed picture. G1 and a film era lens.

Winter beach scene.

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Certainly shows the G1 is still a capable camera within its limitations. Which lens did you use?
 
Stephen L said:
Certainly shows the G1 is still a capable camera within its limitations. Which lens did you use?
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I can't be sure but looking at the shutter speed of 1/1,600 and the perspective and the fact that the background is quite out of the depth of field I think it was probably my Minolta Rokkor 55mm f1.7.
 
G9 arrived, it's mint. Battery on charge.

One thing - there are no metal clips on the ends of the strap? Just a plastic piece to loop the end back through, but that is not firm enough to stope the end slipping back through and losing the camera. Has someone pinched the clips?
 
Crotal Bell said:
G9 arrived, it's mint. Battery on charge.

One thing - there are no metal clips on the ends of the strap? Just a plastic piece to loop the end back through, but that is not firm enough to stope the end slipping back through and losing the camera. Has someone pinched the clips?
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Probably. Mine came so equipped from new.
 
Crotal Bell said:
G9 arrived, it's mint. Battery on charge.

One thing - there are no metal clips on the ends of the strap? Just a plastic piece to loop the end back through, but that is not firm enough to stope the end slipping back through and losing the camera. Has someone pinched the clips?
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That's how they all come, see here for how to attach the strap.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1340101/Panasonic-Lumix-Dc-G9.html?page=20

My strap is still in the bag unused, much prefer a wrist strap.
 
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Cockney said:
Mine has a split ring connection to the camera.
A sliding toggle tightens the strap around the wrist. Totally secure.

This is very similar to mine.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/VKO-Compatible-Fujifilm-Cameras-Adjustable/dp/B01MXY73GK/ref=sr_1_9?crid=S2FAQS6UKCH2&keywords=camera+wrist+strap&qid=1676070478&sprefix=Camera++wr,aps,117&sr=8-9
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Cheers Brian
I must admit I'm in two minds over this, been using a shoulder strap since I started and kind of used to it now.
That being said I very rarely take my hands off the camera and trust to let it hang.
 
It will not slip, the harder you pull, the harder the two opposing pieces of strap lock together.

It is worth learning the correct way, most people end up with the tail flapping loose facing upwards, not hidden as it should be.
 
I've got a Nikon dslr and Pana GX80 (pictured) both with Op/Tech wrist staps.

A Ricoh GR3X and a Canon G7X (pictured) both with something thinner with a knot tied in it.

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Crotal Bell said:
I always worry about a wrist strap slipping off and dropping the camera?
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I worry more about the camera getting stuck on something that I am holding to steady myself on a rough path or similar.
If you are going to need your hands, I don't feel a camera hanging on your wrist would be helpful.
I use a wrist strap with compacts walking round town or similarly level ground, otherwise it is a neck/shoulder strap.
 
... just realised, that little strap on the G7X (above) says Lumix, must have come from an old TZ something. I tie a knot so it def. can't slip off.
 
tijuana taxi said:
I have never had a camera slip off my wrist despite always carrying it like that.
Its not just dangling there as I walk around, still grip it and the strap is there to take some of the weight.
This is the one I use on all my cameras https://www.cordweaver.co.uk/product-page/cordy-slim-wrist-strap-with-peak-design-anchor-link
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Now I understand why so many You Tubers have a small disc hanging off the camera in their tutorials, it's to attach this design of wrist strap.
 
woof woof said:
Another reprocessed picture. G1 and a film era lens.

Winter beach scene.
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Just looking at my own G1 photos. Just realised that I probably took proportionately more shots with that camera -- my first ever mirrorless -- in the 7 months or so I owned it than any other (the main competitor was the Nikon D200). It seemed to be at my peak of photographic enthusiasm. A lot of them I really like but I did then move on to a GH2 as it was clearly better in handling contrasty lighting conditions.
 
lunar22 said:
Just looking at my own G1 photos. Just realised that I probably took proportionately more shots with that camera -- my first ever mirrorless -- in the 7 months or so I owned it than any other (the main competitor was the Nikon D200). It seemed to be at my peak of photographic enthusiasm. A lot of them I really like but I did then move on to a GH2 as it was clearly better in handling contrasty lighting conditions.
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Yup. Same for me, I really liked the G1.

I started with the GF1 but quickly decided I wanted an evf so switched to the G1 and that camera convinced me that mirrorless was the future. RF style cameras replaced the G1 and also a G7 but the latter had shutter shock and the shape of the grip was uncomfortable for me every time I picked it up so it didn't last long. I've recently bought a G100 hoping it would recreate the G1 experience but with more abilities (much higher ISO's, silent shooting, eye detect etc) and better image quality but the lack of either a second top of camera dial or a clickable dual function dial and having to use the rear wheel really spoils it for me as I find the that rear wheel far to easy to jog in handling.

Anyway, that G1 remains all in all possibly one of my favourite cameras.
 
Ive never used camera straps on any of my cameras...i just generally hold a camera in each hand as i go. Ive slipped down a bank a few times, but i just fall so the camera never hits the ground 1st!!! I also have a backpack on for most of the time. I couldnt have a camera around my neck, far too restricting for the stuff i shoot. I also shoot using the rear screen a lot, because you dont want to have the camera up at eye level, when you are taking close ups of Adders(venomous snakes). I should think about using wrists straps though, they would help for sure.
 
Testudo Man said:
Ive never used camera straps on any of my cameras...i just generally hold a camera in each hand as i go. Ive slipped down a bank a few times, but i just fall so the camera never hits the ground 1st!!! I also have a backpack on for most of the time. I couldnt have a camera around my neck, far too restricting for the stuff i shoot. I also shoot using the rear screen a lot, because you dont want to have the camera up at eye level, when you are taking close ups of Adders(venomous snakes). I should think about using wrists straps though, they would help for sure.
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Well if I ever shoot Adders I'll have to bear that in mind (and I'll be standing back at full zoom !

I found the shoulder strap very secure today, and as a creature of habit I will most likely stick to what I know.
Had a very enjoyable day trying the G9 for the first time today, more on that later when I've had a chance to look at the photos.
 
Crotal Bell said:
Well if I ever shoot Adders I'll have to bear that in mind (and I'll be standing back at full zoom !

I found the shoulder strap very secure today, and as a creature of habit I will most likely stick to what I know.
Had a very enjoyable day trying the G9 for the first time today, more on that later when I've had a chance to look at the photos.
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Good idea, you dont want to get too close to Adders.
However, i want to get real close to Adders...but ive had at least a decade of observing them, so i have a fair idea of how they might react!

Heres a close up of a male Adder, which i sighted on a log pile. Image is not cropped, G80/45-150mm/Canon 500D close up lens attached.
As usual, view on Flickr for a much sharper image!

Male Adder (Vipera berus). by Tort Man, on Flickr
 
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Last Sunday, 1st session with a G9 an Olympus 60mm 2.8 macro lens setup.
Mainly just shooting random stuff at a church yard i visited.
Not the type of subjects i ever shoot, but just wanted to see what this setup was like.
All these images were shot at f/2.8, no editing, no cropping, Jpegs straight out of camera.

Church door handle.
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Church head stone carving.
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Cluster of Ivy Berries.
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Testudo Man said:
Good idea, you dont want to get too close to Adders.
However, i want to get real close to Adders...but ive had at least a decade of observing them, so i have a fair idea of how they might react!

Heres a close up of a male Adder, which i sighted on a log pile. Image is not cropped, G80/45-150mm/Canon 500D close up lens attached.
As usual, view on Flickr for a much sharper image!

Male Adder (Vipera berus). by Tort Man, on Flickr
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That's a cracker !
 
Crotal Bell said:
Now I understand why so many You Tubers have a small disc hanging off the camera in their tutorials, it's to attach this design of wrist strap.
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Its a Peak Design connector, they were originally used on their own neck, shoulder and wrist straps.
The connectors are also available to buy separately and can be incorporated in other makes of strap.
 
Testudo Man said:
Good idea, you dont want to get too close to Adders.
However, i want to get real close to Adders...but ive had at least a decade of observing them, so i have a fair idea of how they might react!

Heres a close up of a male Adder, which i sighted on a log pile. Image is not cropped, G80/45-150mm/Canon 500D close up lens attached.
As usual, view on Flickr for a much sharper image!

Male Adder (Vipera berus). by Tort Man, on Flickr
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We have Adder warning signs all over our golf club.
Nobody I play with, including my mate who's the local farmer, has ever seen one.
Nice shot.
 
I use Op/Tech connectors on all my cameras but just on the right-hand side. I can then choose between a wrist strap (Cordy Duo) or an Op/Tech Utility sling. I can't carry anything on my left shoulder as it slopes too much due to my mis-set collar bone but it's fine with a cross-body sling.
 
Compact combination snaps. GX80 and 14mm f2.5.

"Take my picture with the church."

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Beauty outside the supermarket.

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Yummy Yum Yum.

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Pre-burst mode on the G9, what focus options do people use for birds taking off please?

I tried the full 225 focus points today and will put up some images once I've got them on the laptop later.
 
I use a focus area that is just big enough to keep the wanted subject in the focus area, without being so big it can focus on things I don't want, like a branch on the edge of the frame
 
Pre-burst resulted in too many shots for me. Yesterday's shot of a Cormorant taking off was just shot with the medium burst mode and it still resulted in nine or ten frames taken within a second or so. I just use the single-point focus, set right in the middle of the frame, but I do have animal/face detect on, as well. I really should read the advanced focusing manual that Panasonic have produced:

LUMIX AF Guidebook - Panasonic

www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.com
 
Sangoma said:
I use a focus area that is just big enough to keep the wanted subject in the focus area, without being so big it can focus on things I don't want, like a branch on the edge of the frame
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Yes I think the all over focussing causes too much confusion, This Robin was taken from a pre-burst where the bird flew across the whole photo area, it was the only one in focus and still not fully sharp. Cropped and sharpened to improve.
Maybe shutter speed 1300 isn't enough for tiny birds, although I don't know is pre-burst 20FPS has a fixed speed or not?
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delb0y said:
Pre-burst resulted in too many shots for me. Yesterday's shot of a Cormorant taking off was just shot with the medium burst mode and it still resulted in nine or ten frames taken within a second or so. I just use the single-point focus, set right in the middle of the frame, but I do have animal/face detect on, as well. I really should read the advanced focusing manual that Panasonic have produced:

LUMIX AF Guidebook - Panasonic

www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.com
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Yes, for bigger birds I would track the bird on a single focus point, usually a centre square, fairly large. But small birds that shoot off twigs are too fast to catch so I'm trying the pre-burst. It's going to take experimentation and practice. As mentioned by @Sangoma the multi focus points all over the screen can hit too many wrong areas.
 
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