Panasonic G9.

kiwichris wrote in post #18829699
Yeah I understand what you are saying, just work your way around it, pretend you are healing from shingles as I am when I took my red nite, and work your way through. Do not let cowards like that spoil your life.

Thanks Chris.

Tonight's moon in Renton WA (Seattle area)

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Neighbor's garden from Saturday's walk

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LoneRider wrote in post #18830611
Tonight's moon in Renton WA (Seattle area)

Gallery photo (hosted):
posted by LoneRider originally in forum: Astronomy & Celestial

And an earlier shot from Marysville with a different edit

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posted by LoneRider originally in forum: Astronomy & Celestial

That is more detail than I have ever had. Well done

roseyposey wrote in post #18829643
Usually I would be likely a take a shot most days, especially when I have a new camera. At the moment,as a NZer who thought this sort of thing could never happen in my country, I am stunned. I have had to turn off the news feed. as I feel so sick about what has occurred.

https://www.newshub.co​.nz/home.html

What's going on? @RoseyPosey has bolted from the Canon M5 to the Panasonic G9?

What did I miss?

i-G12 wrote in post #18830839
What's going on? @RoseyPosey has bolted from the Canon M5 to the Panasonic G9?

What did I miss?

I still have the M5, although I haven't used it since I got the G9 ... but I will keep it, as I have a good range of Canon lenses.

From a Facebook group I belong to, a colleague bout an Olympus and talked about micro 4/3rds and in body stabilisation which I had read about. Did a bit of research, and was after an Olympus but couldn't get my hands on one to try, which is how I ended up with a G9.

Next days off I'll shoot something with M 5 and see you there

I was all set to get a G9 but got scared of the MFT and low light issues and considerations. Seems I'm always without enough light and that tiny little sensor just scared me off.

Although I hear great things about the G9 so what do I know!

i-G12 wrote in post #18560266
I ready to jump to the G9 and M4/3.

I am shooting an 80D but getting tired of lugging around all these big heavy lenses.

I played with the G9 a few times at the camera store and frankly it's impressive.

I'm struggling a little with the cost... $1,700 for the body and another $1,000 for the 12-60 2.8-4... Ugh.

Sooner than later though I'm probably going to take the leap!

But you chicken out dopey.

i-G12 wrote in post #18830978
I was all set to get a G9 but got scared of the MFT and low light issues and considerations. Seems I'm always without enough light and that tiny little sensor just scared me off.

Although I hear great things about the G9 so what do I know!

If I regularly shot moving subjects in low light I would probably get a camera with a bigger sensor with better low light characteristics. The G9 is a fantastic camera, but like everything, there are trade-offs and compromises. For my usage, the G9 with a few fast primes gives me all the low light performance I need, but there is no doubt that a good full frame sensor with fast primes would be even better.

It's just that MFT has other advantages that are more important to me. YMMV

i-G12 wrote in post #18560266
I ready to jump to the G9 and M4/3.

I am shooting an 80D but getting tired of lugging around all these big heavy lenses.

I played with the G9 a few times at the camera store and frankly it's impressive.

I'm struggling a little with the cost... $1,700 for the body and another $1,000 for the 12-60 2.8-4... Ugh.

Sooner than later though I'm probably going to take the leap!

Adorama has body with 12-60mm f/2.8-4 lens combo and a bunch of extra goodies for $1897 now..... jus’ sayin’

I am looking forward to giving the G9 a good test on BIF, I also have an 80D (along with my R) that’s only purpose at this point is action with benefit of APS-C crop. If the G9 can handle the tracking of birds and other go fast things, I will sell off the 80D and probably my EF 100-400mm L II lens as they will become total overlap and have just a singular purpose.

kiwichris wrote in post #18830623
That is more detail than I have ever had. Well done

Just a couple of quick handheld shots as I was getting in/out of the car. The PL100-400mm lens is amazing.

roseyposey wrote in post #18830847
I still have the M5, although I haven't used it since I got the G9 ... but I will keep it, as I have a good range of Canon lenses.

From a Facebook group I belong to, a colleague bout an Olympus and talked about micro 4/3rds and in body stabilisation which I had read about. Did a bit of research, and was after an Olympus but couldn't get my hands on one to try, which is how I ended up with a G9.

Next days off I'll shoot something with M 5 and see you there

I really tried to keep the M50 bought after selling my M5 after buying my R. M5 and M50 are great little cameras, but I just kept coming back to Canon’s abysmal record in fast native glass for the system. I’ve got some great EF lenses that all worked on the M, but with adapter you are left with bigger/heavier lens that totally negates the benefit of the small body.

When the GX85 kit deal was dangled in front of me, I just couldn’t resist. Bailed on the M, sold my EF-M glass to return to MFT.

Amazing lens options for both zoom and prime in MFT. My 25mm f/1.7 arrived yesterday, seriously considering the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 next.

Life’s too short for slow lenses!

scotttnz wrote in post #18830988
If I regularly shot moving subjects in low light I would probably get a camera with a bigger sensor with better low light characteristics. The G9 is a fantastic camera, but like everything, there are trade-offs and compromises. For my usage, the G9 with a few fast primes gives me all the low light performance I need, but there is no doubt that a good full frame sensor with fast primes would be even better.

It's just that MFT has other advantages that are more important to me. YMMV

i've been a huge fan of the m43 cameras for a while now.

I follow this thread but shoot with a gh5 because of video work, but i've recently been introducing my gh5 into my portrait work flow and have been seriously impressed with the results.

its not just about the sensor, its about the camera.

user friendliness.. in my opinion of all cameras. (and i've had many, Fuji, canon, sony , panaonic) ,, Panasonic are the most user friendly, button layout , menus' etc.

but , back to the sensor .. I think most people under estimate the capablilites of the latest m43 cameras , dof , dynamic range... these latest m43 are very capable.

like I said , well surprised during my latest portrait session.,,

LoneRider wrote in post #18831054
When the GX85 kit deal was dangled in front of me, I just couldn’t resist. Bailed on the M, sold my EF-M glass to return to MFT.

Yeah, I did the same
Except I did it way before wasting more money on bodies past the original M. Which I still have by the way. And the 22 pancake, 11-22, 18-55, 40 pancake and 55-250 STM on adapter. I wasted 6 years waiting for just some basic, native primes, no more.
I looked at the GX85, but it's just too small for my hands, and I'm no giant. I much prefer a larger sized body, but paired with the excellent m4/3 primes. IBIS is a marvel, especially when you combine it with some fast primes, and some flash. It's a killer little system. No pissing around with adapters, and overweight and oversized lenses.

Amazing lens options for both zoom and prime in MFT. My 25mm f/1.7 arrived yesterday, seriously considering the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 next.

Life’s too short for slow lenses!

For sure. I've got the PL15 & 25, Lumix 20 1.7 pancake, Lumix 42.5 with dual image stabilisation, and just yesterday picked up a Sigma 56 f/1.4
Along with the brilliant little 12-32 pancake, and my PL8-18 & PL50-200.
And a few more odd and ends I've collected along the way. Panasonic, and Olympus actually understand crop camera users requirements. Fuji too

Local camera store had their annual anniversary event. Reps from all the makers, special pricing, rebates etc.

I got the GX85 with the 12-32mm and 45-150mm lenses along with the “travel pack” extra battery and external charger for $388 with tax.

That 12-32mm lens is awesome for a compact kit, decided even though I was going to go to the GX9 for the better sensor, I would hang on to the little lens. Sold the GX85 body for $285, so effectively got the two lenses and battery/charger for $34.33 each - more than fair in my book.