Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only)
UPC's:
MPN's:
Great travel camera!
I have used this camera mainly as a compact photo solution for not just travel but also wildlife. After a couple of firmware upgrades, the continuous AF has significantly improved but as the date of this writing, CAF focus aquisition and occasionally tracking can be a challenge even though I am using Leica branded lumix lenses for birds in flight. However, with a hit rate of 70-80%, it serves my purpose. I do find that CAF functions slightly bett... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Make sure you know how big this is!
I upgraded from the G85 to the G9. I did this for the G9s uncropped 4k, improved stabilization, bigger sensor and the overall increased feature set (eg out of the box awesome timelapse, etc). I think this is a fantastic camera, and I am still getting to know it in intimate detail. The uncropped 4k is great. The price you pay is that this camera is SIGNIFICANTLY bigger than the G85, like 40% bigger and heavier. It is close (but not quite as bad)... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Great image/video quality, but design flaws spoil the fun
I got this camera mostly for shooting sports videos and stills at fairly long distances. By using the Ext. Tele Conv feature (a sensor crop zoom) I can pull far away subjects into range easily. Another positive is the 4K/60p video feature, which is perfect for slow-motion video, and also delivers 8mp frames. Since these are high quality and with enough resolution to print out nicely at 8x10 or even 12x15, I no longer have to decide each time do I... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Great results but some design flaws spoil the fun
I got this camera mostly for shooting sports videos and stills at fairly long distances. By using the Ext. Tele Conv feature (a sensor crop zoom) I can pull far away subjects into range easily. Another positive is the 4K/60p video feature, which delivers 8mp frames. Since these are high quality and with enough resolution to print out nicely at 8x10 or even 12x15, I no longer have to decide each time do I shoot stills, or video? Just shoot 4K/60p ... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Excellent camera, no regrets
Purchased this when it dropped down to what I considered a reasonable price. Coming from an omd em10 mark ii so its definitely an upgrade in sensor quality. I chose this over the em1.ii mainly due to having the Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 and 100-400mm lenses and wanting to make the most of their image stabilization with a panasonic body. Havent had it for long but so far it is excellent and exceeding my expectations, auto focus is great, ergonomics ar... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Wow, my best Lumix yet
I am looking for something to photograph, I just love this camera. I thought my g85 was great, this makes that camera one of myother cameras. Although there are many positives, one that is immediately apparent is the position of the buttons. On my G5, GX7,and G85, the display button was right under my thumb, and on too many occasions was selected by accident. The G9 has a clear pathway for my thumb, no buttons. Besides theirplacement, I also like... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Great Camera. Lots of options. Be ready to learn.
Ive been working with the G9 for a few days. I love the camera. Id buy it again, if I were starting over...but, there is a learning curve. Sooo many options, and various setup choices. In my case, since Ill be doing both still photos, and videos it can get confusing. But the results are stunning and the features/options just keep surprising me. I actually bought an online instruction book that is helping a lot. The Panasonic G9 Menu System Simplified, by David Thorpe. Check him out online Thorpe is quite an expert on cameras.
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Impressed...
I have been a Canon shooter for quite some time (5dmiii & 7dmii). I used to scoff at micro four-thirds. To me, it always seemed like a step in the wrong direction. Then I purchased a G85 last year for a good price. I was blown away by the features, and overall quality of the teeny-tiny sensor. I am a portrait and wedding photographer (well I was for about 10 years, full-time, and now I shoot professionally about 1-2 times per month). I decided to... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
My Favorite Camera, Panasonic did an excellent job.
I had and still have quite a few cameras including Nikons, still have the Olympus E-M1 MK II and PEN-F but this is the camera I use most of the time. I love both the ergonomics and the design of this camera. I love the fact that when I put the Leica 100-400 lens on it and the Image stabilization is at the on position on the lens, the IS is working, without pressing the shutter release which makes finding the focusing point on the subject very eas... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Great upgrade from GX8
I have been using the Panasonic GX8 for two years. The new G9 is so much better. The auto focus is extremely fast and the stabilization allows me to hand hold shots with exposures longer than I could have imagined. The ergonomics are much better also. With the GX8 I often inadvertently hit a button on the back with my thumb; not with the G9. The body is larger and heavier than the GX8 but I can live with that. I am very happy that I upgraded.
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Progress Report
Had this some weeks now and still discovering more wonders. I tend to believe a camera should just provide the basics, and simply do a quality job at it doing that. Now I realize that such an attitude developed becuz cameras were cluttered with too many reeeeally stooopid toy features. OTOH the G9 has numerous features beyond plain basics that are really useful functional features that help me do the same things that Ive always done, but do them ... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
M43 with full frame power
Shot with FF over 10 years and finally decided to try the M43 system. So glad I did! I have been shooting weddings full time just over 3 years and love using my G9! While I do miss FF I dont miss the weight. At times you can get the DOF of FF but you need to understand that this is a complete different animal. Oh and the video is just CRAZY!!! The stabilization is like not other. Handheld not a problem. Dont knock the M43 system until you try it. While it may not be for everyone, it sure has been a pleasure to use for both my professional and personal use.
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Fantastic EVF
The quality of the EVF makes transition from DSLR view finder easy. Ergonomics are out of this world. Buttons are really well positioned and the number of programmable buttons are outstanding. Only gripe is shutter release button is a little too sensitive.
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Impressed with features
Im a Nikon shooter and bought the Panasonic GX-85 on a whim. I was so pleased with it, I bought the G9. It also has been a pleasant surprise. Fast auto focus, face detection, great colors, sharp and video is excellent. The lens is sharp throughout the range and pairs with video very well. The only negatives so far is the shutter release has a hair trigger and manually setting the WB has been a must most of the time indoors. I have no regrets on my purchase.
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
pretty decent in low light
I recently took a video of a Piano Performance. The Hall and the stage was poorly lit and in addition to that I wasnt allow to use lights, so I had to bump up the iso. I was pleasantly surprised, the G9 was much better under low light than my old GH4.
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
BUY IT!
Im fairly new to photography with so much to learn but this camera makes me feel like its natural. It handles low light well for a MFT sensor and the video quality is great. I now own seven lenses and all are fairly priced. I cant wait for Panasonic to release the full frame next year!
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Ultimate
OK, so "ultimate" suggests I'm possibly just uncritical, a sold out fan boy. So let's get two minor negative aspects ... minor to ME ... out of the way. 1. In the photo world at large m43 is not usually considered "ultimate, at least for stills. True. 2. The body is as large as many cameras that provide a larger sensor. IOW you could quite justifiably call it oversize [for its format]. If those two things are of little concern to t... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Great camera!
Three years ago I ditched my heavy Nikon kit (lenses and all) in favor of a used Lumix G1 with it's smaller, more portable, micro four-thirds system. Last year I bought the G9, the finest camera I've owned.. I used all five of my lenses on a recent trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway shooting sunsets, light-painting, and hiking through woods, streams, waterfalls.. I carried the kit comfortably in my backpack with tripod. This camera is fun to use. It'... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
DC-G9 Features Win the Day
Have to admit that I had reached a point of frustration yesterday. I was ready to contact B&H for a return. Reviews have stated that Panasonic's implementation of noise reduction is "heavy-handed". As the camera arrives in its default settings mode, I must agree. I have what I think are good, sharp, Panasonic lenses, but I was encountering a lot of difficulty in getting what looked like a well-detailed image. At the exact point of focus, things l... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Closes the gap between M43 & Full Frame
This camera really is as close to perfect as anything available today, including the offerings from Canon/Nikon/Fuji. Ergonomics are excellent, menu is excellent, 4K/60 works great, IBIS is really solid and HighRes photo is really something. There's a lot going on in camera, in terms of corrections and I don't mind. Dynamic range is really really good for M43, I came up from a GX8 and it's a huge improvement. I spent an hour customizing butt... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Great camera
I recently picked up a G9 from a local shop, and sold my Nikon D500. While the D500 has a better auto-focus, I find the G9 equal or superior in all other ways. The image quality is at least as good, I don't see much difference in iso performance, and the colors are good. (see pics, my cat is at iso 2000 and the duck is at 3200) In addition, it's noticeably lighter without being too small. The ergonomics feel quite similar to the D500(which is a big plus for me), and it feels every bit as solid and 'pro' in the hands.
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Fantastic Camera with Great Usability
I am a long time Canon shooter but have used M43 Systems for several years. This is my 5th M43 camera. My other main M43 camera is Olympus EM-1 Mark II. Compared to my Canon and Olympus cameras, I especially love the ergonomics and user interface of this camera. Canon is known for its usability and interface, but I like this camera's interface even better! The three thumb wheels allow me to directly control the aperture/speed, exposure compensation, and ISO separately. The top LCD plate, well placed AF joy stick, buttons, and dials made the camera easy and fun to use.
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Excellent Pro level MFT Camera
At this point of time I believe the 3 top notch Pro level MFT Cameras are the Olympus E-M1 MK II, Panasonic GH5 and the Panasonic Lumix DC G9. This will of course change over the time. I own both the Olympus E-M1 MK II and this Lumix DC G9 camera. Considering the pros and cons I would give the Olympus E-M1 MK II a notch due to the setup and menus are being more intuitive, easier to get the setup the way you want it. On this DC G9 it is mor... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
G9
A beautiful camera in appearance and performance. I shoot with a lot of Legacy lenses and the image stabilization system is amazing for both Stills and video. The viewfinder is tack Sharp, which helps my legacy eyes focus my legacy lenses. All of which are reasons why I chose this camera over the Sony a7iii.As well as many in camera features.
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
