Panasonic G9, m43 4K monster with LCD on top

MikeLinn

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Used body for $1409

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801750575-USE/panasonic_dc_g9kbody_lumix_dc_g9_mirrorless_micro.html

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Special case

https://www.amazon.com/Gariz-XS-CHG9BK-Leather-Panasonic-Black/dp/B07CG8GVF3/

MikeLinn

MikeLinn

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Lumix G9 v1.1 firmware upcoming at May 30th

http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/index2.html

Improved AF performance - Enhanced tracking AF performance allowing users to easily follow their subject while recording movies.

L. Monochrome D & Grain Effect -The new L.monochrome D captures even darker tones and greater contrast, with grain effects available in different strengths for all monochrome settings - a fantastic addition to the mank black and white options of Lumix cameras.

Live view boost - Viewfinder screen and LCD monitor can be displayed brighter than the image recorded, allowing users to check the composition in low-light environments and helping to frame their perfect shot.

MF assist - More accurate manual focusing for stills or moving images, thanks up to 20x magnification available in MF assist mode.

Improved high-resolution mode - Photographers will appreciate the expended aperture range of the G9's high-resolution mode - from f/8 to f/11, and the improved motion correction.

Enhanced sound quality - Sound quality has been improved by optimising the performance of the internal noise cancelling microphone.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Firmware released

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

Eno

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MikeLinn

Eno

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https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-g9/panasonic-g9VIDEO.HTM

mee

Everytime I visit my local camera shop, I am drawn to the G9. It is not the camera I need, but the camera I want. Feels so nice in the hand, looks so nice. Want, Want Want! By the time I have the cash the G10 might roll out, Want.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Sensor DR (photo mode raw only!)

http://www.photonstophotos.net/Charts/PDR.htm#Panasonic%20Lumix%20DC-G9

MikeLinn

SmallRig Cage

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Free 25mm F1.7 lens now with G9 purchase

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Review

Video-centric features include zebra patterns (two options, each with adjustable thresholds), time stamp recording, a centre marker, two ‘Cinelike’ gamma profiles with adjustable parameters (D and V, both essentially flatter than the photo presets), and ‘4K Live Cropping’ (for automatic zooms and pans with 2K recording). The full capabilities of the ‘Dual I.S.’ five-axis image stabilisation are also available. Of course, this is really just the basics compared to the GH5, but it’s still more than enough for even the more dedicated video-maker.

Functionality also includes continuous autofocusing with subject tracking, the full set of ‘PASM’ exposure modes, adjustable sensitivity and exposure compensation, lens corrections, dynamic range and resolution processing, many of the ‘Creative Control’ effects, and the rest of the ‘Photo Style’ picture presets.

https://www.avhub.com.au/product-reviews/camera/panasonic-lumix-dc-g9-review-493470

Ezzelin

I recently picked up one of these as an upgrade for my G7, and the quality is amazing! I especially like the 6K Photo Mode, which I've been using in 3:2 aspect ratio for 5K video after cropping. I thought I was going to be using the 4K60 a lot, but it's so hard to say no to 18MP 200mbps 10bit H265 video files. Resolve reads it in fine on the free version too, which I wasn't sure of. But yeah, being able to downsample to 4K gives crazy sharp results. Here's a video I put up recently which was taken using this technique (all except for one 4k60 clip in the middle):

The stills quality is also great as well. Has anyone done any comparisons of CineD vs Natural on this camera? I'm wondering which one has better DR and color.