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Panasonic G9, m43 4K monster with LCD on top
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  • DrDaveDrDave

    Very good video IQ for for this price.
    Anyone know if there is a way to hack the video time limit by accessing the service menu like on the G7?

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    PANASONIC LUMIX G9 for $1297

    https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Mirrorless-Megapixels-High-Resolution-DC-G9KBODY/dp/B0774KTV1X/

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

    Firmware update

  • Energy80sEnergy80s

    In a word ... No! Although why anyone would want to use auto anything on professional shoots is beyond me.

  • eatstoomuchjameatstoomuchjam

    Because the camera is on a gimbal.

    Because they are working with relatively shallow depth-of-field and actors who move around a lot.

    Because they are filming themselves.

    ... or any of about 10,000 other reasons that your ignorant statements ignore.

  • Energy80sEnergy80s

    Manual focus, manual white balance, manual iris. Very shallow DOF is un-natural, it's not he way we see the world - fine for cutaway shots but not for main shots. Why the hell would you use a dslr style camera for "video selfies" anyway?

    Not being ignorant, just have over 30 years experience in broadcasting - not much autofocus being used on Doctor Who or Children In Need or Strictly or Casualty or any other BBC drama.

  • ScotScot

    I think if you thought outside the box you live in you could figure it out. Hint you won't find to many dslr cameras on those sets either. Also keep in mind the word professional means you get paid nothing more that includes many types of work in the video world.

  • eatstoomuchjameatstoomuchjam

    Energy80s, seriously, you sound extremely ignorant and arrogant every time you say that nobody needs autofocus.

    Ever shoot a wedding or other event? Autofocus can be pretty handy when you're trying to capture something in a bunch of chaotic action.

    How about a documentary where you're trying to follow somebody around while they talk to you about something?

    Why would people use a "dslr style camera" for "video selfies?" Have you been on youtube lately? What do you think most of the big youtubers are using.

    Been on an independent film set lately? It's great that big productions have a bunch of people to move lights, time for rehearsals/numerous takes, and focus pullers. Now imagine that you have none of those things and you're shooting with less-experienced actors and you only get this location for 4 hours because your buddy's friend who owns the bar/restaurant/office/house is doing you a solid by letting you use the space for free.
    I was just helping a friend shoot some stuff the other day in an office space. The camera was in manual focus about 95% of the time, but there were a couple of shots where autofocus was useful since I wasn't certain the actors would nail their marks within the 6-8" of critical depth-of-field I had so I turned it on. The camera nailed face focus every time and I'm not sure that I would have.

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Mirrorless Micro 4/3s Digital Camera Body for $999

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/173890741346

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • konjowkonjow

    I can get it quite cheap now. How much worst is it for video in practice then GH5? Does it do 10bit internally? AF etc? BTW is there any panasonic doing 14 bit Raws so far?

  • halfmachalfmac

    No - The G9 does not do 10bit internally. 8bit only. The camera only records in .mp4, not .mov. There is a 30min record limit. The G9 uses the same sensor and the picture is on par with the GH5. No V-Log. The cameras match well.

    The AF works better than the GH5. The viewfinder is better. The internal stabilizer is better. The G9 is a real bargain compared to the GH5 if you don’t need it’s extra features.

  • gamangaman

    There"s a video on youtube where a russian guy overrides the 30 (and the 10) min limiti entering the Permanent Service Menu. The european versions will retain the 30 min limit ar 25p, but increase to 30 min when awitched to 50p.. All the other versions seem to work without limit.

  • Energy80sEnergy80s

    @halfmac Yes, I was nearly going to buy a G9 a couple of months ago when the last Panasonic cashback offer was running, but decided on the GH5 as I really wanted the 6K video shooting facility and long recording times. But if you are primarily a stills shooter and just record occassional video clips, then the G9 would be the better buy at the moment.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Panasonic Lumix G9 Mirrorless Camera Black w/Leica DG 12-60/2.8-4 Lens W/ACC KIT, $1897

    http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/18085/panasonic-g9-m43-4k-monster-with-lcd-on-top

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

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  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    New Firmware Version 1.3

    1. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH. (H-X1025) digital interchangeable lens.
      • Smooth aperture control is available during video recording.
      • [Aperture Ring Increment] has been added with which users can choose the control method of the aperture ring from [SMOOTH] or [1/3EV] in photo shooting.
    2. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic Remote Shutter DMW-RS2.
      • The video REC switch on the Remote Shutter can be disabled in the camera’s custom menu.

    https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html

  • EzzelinEzzelin

    I only discovered the unlimited time override a couple days ago, and I'm very happy about that! Unlimited recording time was the one thing missing from the G9 for me, and now I have it.

    @halfmac, to be clear, the G9 does have 10-bit H.265 200 Mbps video, if you use 6K photo mode. Set it to 3:2 aspect ratio and you get a video which is the full resolution of the sensor horizontally. You can crop out the top and bottom of the video. Of course, it's only in 30p, but I'm fine with that.

    Also, I confirmed that the unlimited time bypass also works in 6K photo mode!

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

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  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    G9 Firmware Version 2.0 Upcoming

    Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters (All)

    Ability to use Profoto wireless transmitters "Air Remote TTL-O/P" and "Profoto Connect-O/P." All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

    Improved AF performance

    [Animal Detect] has been added to AF mode. Utilizing Advanced AI Technology, animals, including cats, dogs and birds, can be detected in addition to humans. The focus frame is automatically set on the target subject by analyzing the size and position of the target subject in the viewing image. The camera continues tracking these subjects even when they turn their back to the camera.It is possible to switch the subject to focus on by pressing the joystick in [Face/Eye/Body/Animal Detect] mode.

    [AF-ON: Near Shift] and [AF-ON: Far Shift] functions have been added. [AF-ON: Near Shift] preferably focuses on a subject nearby while [AF-ON: Far Shift] preferably focuses on a subject far away.

    A Focus Peaking function is available in MF and any AF modes.

    Continuous AF capability is available on the live view screen in Creative Video mode or in other video recording modes when the video recording area is displayed.

    • 4K 30p/25p 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording is supported.
    • 4K 60p/50p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output is supported.
    • Luminance level for 10-bit video is supported.
    • VFR (Variable Frame Rate) shooting is supported (FHD 2-180 fps/4K 2-60 fps).
    • HDR video recording is supported.
    • V-Log L recording and Waveform Monitor (WFM) are available with the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately).

    Other major improvements

    • [AWBw] has been added to WB mode.
    • [Highlight Weighted] has been added to [Metering mode].
    • [Exposure Offset Adjust] has been added to the Custom menu, which enables the user to adjust the standard exposure value for all metering modes.
    • [0.5SEC] has been added for an option of [Duration Time (photo)] in [Auto Review].
    • AE can be locked with the [AF/AE LOCK] button when ISO Auto is set in M mode.
    • [MODE1] has been added to the Live View Boost function, which increases the frame rate for smooth image displays to enable easier manual focusing.
    • [MODE2] has been added to High Resolution mode, which reduces the subject's motion blur.

    For more details of the update program, please refer to the firmware update information page of each model to be released on November 19, 2019.

  • gamangaman

    A bit disappointed not to find flower and vegetable AF detect which is very useful compared to the lack of 4K 24p 10bit 4:2:2 and no bit rate increment in FHD that no one is looking for...

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