I have been on the fence as I have the GX85 and like the stabilization it has. I have added the G100 to my cart at sites only to removed it from my cart. I have the G9 II and really want an updated small MFT camera with a image stabilization, an EVF, and more MPs along with the updated autofocus.
@katesavage2001 You’re probably good with your GX85 for a while yet. If I was you, I’d keep it and save your money until the perfect camera comes along. But do what works best for you!
I fall in and out of love with the G100. As a photographer (mainly) it takes great pics using primes. The kit lens is ok, sharp but not a lot of dynamic range, it works well on sunny days. I used it to take sunset pics whilst using a bin as a tripod, the sunset pics were awesome on the kit lens only 3200 ISO. I still like my oly em5 iii as the go to everything, throw in your bag, take overseas, snap the fam cam. Can't justify the S9 upgrade, but I just want panny to give me the G100 with stabe and get rid of the cross hairs for people pics and replace with an eye tracking box...........
Yes, stabe is lacking for sure but it’s amazing what I’ve shot with these little things. For now I’m still in the love category. Hopefully get there with the S9 too, although I’ll likely have to send it back soon. Nice to have a Full frame to use again though. Would love to have a small wide angle prime for it. Thanks for chiming in!
@@katesavage2001 I bought the GX9 as an upgrade for the GX80/85. Has the better sensor (and ibis) but don't think it has the improved auto-focus. And the evf is small ...
I bought the G100 used in late 2023. It was my first LUMIX micro four thirds camera. A few months later I sold the g100 to “upgrade” to the G95. I travel and wanted a capable travel kit that was smaller and lighter than my full frame Sony kit. I was very happy with the performance of MFT on my Europe trip. I was so impressed with MFT that I just re-purchased the G100 (used again) for hiking and backpacking. The G100 with the 12-32 and the tiny 35-100 make for a light, small and really capable kit. I can even bring the 9mm if I want to do some astro. I use the Sony RX100 for backpacking but the G100 is much more versatile with only a bit of extra weight. The G100 is, indeed, a great little camera.
@@gallivantingwithtomshirley2261 That’s quite the camera story! And the G100 has Live View Composite, so you can have lots of fun with it doing Astro too. Cheers!
Some great images of your skate board community Marlene, you really have captured the fun and camaraderie involved. I’m an avid M4/3 user, both Lumix and Olympus, so I can relate to the positives of owning these cameras. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas from Vancouver’s Lower Mainland.
The G100 is a great little camera. Picked one up a year ago off of eBay for a fantastic price. It has replaced my GM1 as my travel camera. G100 + PL15mm lens is a great combination.
You are truly an extraordinary woman. You are a source of inspiration and motivation for me. I really appreciate your work in bird photography and am discovering your new interest in sports photography. I am 64 years old and live near Paris. I use Lumix hardware (GX7, GX9 and G9).
I’m so glad my work is inspiring to you! I’ve been to Paris 3 times and also did a cycling trip starting from Gourdon in the Dordonge region with my first Lumix micro 4/3 which was a GH3 and 12-35mm lens. That was an awesome adventure. The history in the region is fascinating. And I loved photographing the very old stone buildings and beautiful scenery of the area.
I bought this camera after watching a video review you posted in the past and all my kids fight over this camera! After watching this video, I am going to purchase another one! Thank you for the great content!
Hey there. Your video is proof that subject and composition are far more important than the gear. One point that might be helpful to others watching would be to talk about the overall cost vs just the camera cost. As I'm personally learning, an expensive camera with cheap glass will not yield the best results. But an affordable camera with good glass can produce exceptional results. Most modern cameras are actually really good if you understand how to use them. Most of the issues someone might have, especially in your environment with plenty of light, would come down to the glass. Having just spent a small fortune (for my wallet) on a trio of pre-owned GH5 MK IIs and some new OM Pro Lenses to go with them, I can verify that good glass makes all the difference. Anyway, keep up the good work, and thank you for the inspiring video. Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, yes you’ve got that right. Glass is the deciding factor for image quality. I shall mention that in future videos. Sounds like you’ve got a superb kit of gear after some trial and error. Enjoy!
I’ve just spent the last month living in a rural, mill town near the sea. Photographed everyday on my G100 with either the LUMIX G Vario 12-60 or the Olympus 40-150 4.0-5.6. Summer here so no problems with light. Got some excellent shots every day.
Marlene, thank you for this video. This camera is a marvel. It has been the best-selling M43 camera in Japan for a long time for a reason. I own both the G9-ii and the original G9 (the most advanced M43 camera ever designed in my opinion), and I have owned the OM-1; but the G100 is my everyday carry and my travel camera of choice. Its only weakness is that it doesn’t sync well with external flashes for some reason. For travel, I prefer to carry two G100’s with two different lenses than even my wonderful G9.
We seem to have the same kit. I still have the OM1 but I’m still not warming to it compared to the G9 and G9ii. And yes, I agree with you about that flash issue.
@@ImageMaven Except for the flash-sync issue, the images out of this camera are as beautiful as those from any other Lumix camera; indistinguishable from the images of the fancy-pants G9ii, and even (if you know your technique well) from the S-series cameras. Paired with the Panny 25mm f/1.7, or with a Pana-Leica 25mm f/1.4, or the wonderful Sigma 30mm f/1.4, the images that this little marvel produces are sublime. Paired with the Sigma 52mm f/1.4, the G100 is my favorite (and super-portable) portrait kit. And it has the 4K and other computational photo features that more recent Lumix cameras lack. It is also a superb macro camera since it fits anywhere. [Marlene: I never warmed up to the OM-1. It feels great in the hand, but the OM colors don't speak to me. Also, the OM environment lacks something super-important that all Lumix cameras have: The ability to adjust all parameters from the app while taking a photo.]
I bought this camera a few years ago. I agree with everything you said. It is a perfect daily carry, as well as travel. When I don't want to lug a G9 around, this is what I take, and quite frankly, I don't see a difference in image quality. Of course, there are fewer dials and buttons, but it's compact and sturdy. I want people to continue talking this camera down. That way, I can get a second for a cheap price😉
Haha, well it’s really come down in price here in Canada. You might have caught the price page in the video for the new G100D. I paid twice that, not long ago.
Great video and fantastic action photos. The G100 is great for photo's, but for video I find it not so good. The 12-32 kit I found has bad OIS for video. With what lens did you shoot the skating videos in this video? I guess the old mega OIS is not great, also have problems with the mini 35-100 in video. Now I am back home I gonna compare with my 14-140 lens with power OIS.
I think most people will agree with you about the video capability. But it’s good enough for skateboarding. I have better cameras for other purposes if needed. I shoot skateboarding with a variety of lenses. 7-14mm, 9mm, 15mm but mostly the kit lens or the 15mm as I always keep the basic kit in my bag in case anything exciting happens.
I'm glad I'm not the only that does that (loses stuff and goes through every scenario to figure out where it could be only to find out it's nothing benign). I thought I had lost the grip for my newly purchased G100 when I first ever used it at a school reunion (40 years hence). Hubby picked me up as I was a wee bit pickled. I felt devastated when I couldn't find it, however, I found it 6 months later, under the passenger car seat. Irony though, no stabe so I don't use it! I also went troppo looking for my Oly 45mm, I gave up looking for it, even scoured a replacement, but never committed to one. Then weeks later I was drinking a cuppa outside and rested then finished cup on on a 3ft corner garden wall where mondo grass grows, the cup dropped down into the grass. I reached down to look for my cup and found my lens hiding under the grass. Fortunately the lens survived the dry Aussie weather! I love that lens for taking portraits.
It sounds like you’ve had some good adventures with your camera gear! Probably better chance of your lens surviving dry weather than the alternative. Love your stories. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing these valuable lessons! The photos you take with your camera are truly amazing and reflect your great skill in using it. Unfortunately, here in Morocco, we face a major challenge due to the high prices of cameras, like the Nikon Z6 Mark III, which are sold here at double the price compared to other countries. We hope that things will improve soon
I hear you, the prices of equipment can be crazy in some parts of the world. For us we face the low value of the Canadian dollar compared to the US, plus import taxes. I hope you find something affordable soon.
Hi Marlele, thanks for this. Your skateboard photos are great ... and they will keep trying until you get a good photo 🙂 But with all the hype now about the G100 I can see the used prices going up... Have a wonderful Christmas!
Thank you. All the best of the holiday season to you too. Yes, my skate models work hard for their photos! I hope the G100 price doesn’t get out of reach. I’m actually surprised how affordable it is now for a new one, compared to when I bought my two.
I bought my g100 last year on ebay as new with 12 -32 lens for $325 . I didn't care about all the bad reviews for this little guy . I have S5iix and fujixs10 but for last year I have used g100 the most . its such a easy camera to use and carry anywhere and everywhere . Love g100 , its one of the most underrated camera
The G100 was very good for street photography. That 12-32 kit lens is amazing quality for the price. I’ve tried to replace it with other cameras however I think I just need to buy another one.
I recently got the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for my talking heads, but I’m not overly impressed. I find the field of view too wide. And it took me a bit to figure it out. It’s also quite fragile and you can’t just drop it in your bag like with other cameras. The workflow seems a bit faster though. To be honest, I prefer shooting with the G9 and 15mm for my talking heads. But I don’t mind using the G100 for those either. I’ve learned to get the most out of this camera.
Great video, thanks. So i wonder a bit why are you not using any of the latest action cams for your hobby? Like eg dji action 5 or ace pro 2? Greetings from holland
I’ve definitely considered it as they’re getting better all the time. Maybe in the future I’d go for a DJI Action 4 or 5 if I found one at a good price. Primarily I’m a photographer though, so my needs are met with my MFT gear. If I was more into cinematography I’d probably own one already. Cheers from a Dutch Canadian.
The G100 has a lot going for it, but the G90/95 and now 97 has the stabilization that the G100 needs, and doesn't cost much more, so it remains my first choice for a lightweight every day camera. We all want a GX8 II, but Panasonic isn't smart enough to do that.
Enjoyed…especially how you found a great community with skateboarding folks! With all the positive coverage of late suspect the price of used g100’s is going to go up! Great video Marlene and appreciate you sharing your lens selection as well. In terms of rocking small cameras..still using the s9 too?
Well, the G100 is cheaper now than when I got my second one, so get it while you can! Yes I’m still using the S9. Heading out for a mini break end of this week and plan to use it a lot while I’m away. Hopefully do a bit of Astro photography too, as I’ll be in a remote area. Happy holidays Gordon and all the best to you and yours. And, thank you for all of your loyal support over the years! It means a lot to me. 😊👌
Always enjoy! Hmm, could this be a winter trip to Dinasour Park? A new favorite thanks to you! Best of the season and wishing you a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
Dear Marlene, now you've got me hooked on the G100 and I'm wondering if it's worth buying an old - probably used - G100 or should it be the new one? Many thanks and Merry Christmas, Bernie
Well I guess it depends on your budget and what you can find. As you can see from my video, the updated one is only $699 Canadian, that’s under $500 USD with the current exchange rate. So don’t pay more than that especially a used one. Have fun shopping!
I was using Lumix GF10 for the longest (almost 2 years) and really liked it for compact and fast focus. Then I was thinking to upgrade to one that has an EVF as I was spoiled by trying out LX100 for some time. I was considering G100 and Olympus Em10iv but G100 wasn't available in my place so I settled with em10. But I am still lurking for G100 😂 I especially it has now upgraded version g100d. please tell me if the image/video quality is similar to GF10?
Well I imagine it is the same or better as the original G100 is slightly newer. The kit lens is the same. Best to check the specs to be sure. I haven’t ever tested the GF10 so I can’t be certain.
It seems that a few people in these comments have purchased it twice. Who knew? I’m resisting the S5 as much as I can but now that I’ve tried the S9, I’m tempted by full frame again. Cheers!
I love LUMIX too. I own two GX85/9 bodies. Not because I lost one of those bodies. I bought an EMD1 Mii when I lost my G9 but also later found. I own two GX85/9s as backup when one breaks. I also bought the 2nd bodies at very good prices. I’ve never tried the G100. I’ll keep my eye’s peeled for one at a good price. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Hi Marty! Great to chat with you again. I’m hearing from a few who have lost and found their cameras. Welcome to the club! Lucky you to own a GX9. I wish I had grabbed one when I had the chance. Happy Holidays to you!
They’re fairly new to me. Great products. Did you see my video on this kit? I also recently bought a tripod head from 3LT. The only issue is the poor exchange rate as they sell in USD, and the import duties. I wish they had a Canadian distributor.
@@ImageMaven Oh yes, I did watch your video, come to think of it (and one other person's, no clue whose specifically though). Sorry Marlene, I watch so many videos on gear just to stay up to date (for Reddit purposes) they tend to start blending together. Being British, I am a fan of 3LT so I was wondering and (excuses:) it was late at night, so I didn't try to remember or search your channel, haha.
Great to see you and your work! I can relate to fear of loosing (fool😅) a camera. My tiny LUMIX ZS100 vanished after a winter hike. Looked everywhere in every backpack. No luck. Ordered brand new ZS200 as my tiny travel camera. You know how the story ends😂. Found the missing ZS100 hiding at the bottom of my backpack! I once owned the G100, but now shoot the excellent weatherproof LUMIX G85 that has IBIS and no 4k crop. And, very affordable at $300-350 USD used.👍
Hi Marlene: You would make a great salesperson for Panasonic. I enjoy your videos! A question for you thoughts. I just got into m4/3 about a year ago with the purchase of a used EM10 mkiv. Really love it but not the 14-42 lens which was very unreliable so replaced with the Lumix 12-32 which is brilliant. I am looking for another body and leaning towards a splurge on a used em5 iii or better. This video kind of made me want to swing over to the G100 especially at this sale price. Are the stills that you are embedding in your video SOOC jpegs? or RAW that was edited a bit? They seem a bit brighter - though not necessarily better than jpegs from my em10. The two brands generally seem to have sliightly different colour renditions. I guess this turned into more than a simple question - sorry, I must also be Canadian eh. Any thoughts you care to share would be greatly appreciated.
Most of the those skate photos are edited a bit, and some I’ve really pushed over the edge for dramatic purposes, as you’ve likely noticed. And I’d say 99% were shot jpg. So that accounts for some blown out highlights. I haven’t used those smaller OM camera bodies, but you might want to ask the gang on the Micro Four Nerds facebook group. There are a whole lot of more experienced OM users there. Sorry I couldn’t help you out more.
@@GrahamNorth-g8h I own the OM5 and before that also had the em5mkii. As always the question I would ask is what do you want to use the camera for? Why upgrade or add a second body? I also own 2 GM1 cameras (1 converted to infra red) I do not take any video. The reason I would choose the OM5 over the 100, is weather sealing and ibis. It has lots of other clever computational features but I rarely use them, but the weather proofing does have a lot of value to me. The issue with that of course is you then need weatherproof lenses that tend to cost more and be larger. I also highly value the ibis for travelling without a tripod, and the pairing with my phone works very well and is a feature I use. If you mainly /exclusively shoot photos, but don’t need weather sealing and ibis I would save your money and buy the 100. You will find the raw files from both are unlikely to disappoint. Hope that helps. Pete
@@petegleeson1 Hi Pete: Thank you for sharing your ideas. My priorities are small/lightweight for travel as well as good monochrome for B&W shooting. More recently I have been shooting birds at a nearby sanctuary and so the addition of the pro-captures of newer, higher end M4/3s has definite appeal. Regarding other features the EM10iv acquits itself very well. I will give further thought to my purchase.
I like it a lot. Nice and compact. I hope to dig deeper into it in the next few months. I’d like to try and get a wide angle prime for it. Hope to find something small, as I want to keep my kit as light as possible.
Yes indeed. Most real cameras lack power zoom but I think there’s a few lenses out there that still have it. But you’ll soon get used to it. If you don’t want to zoom you can get a single focal length instead of a zoom lens. Enjoy your new gear.
When it comes to Lumix - Marlene is the place to go. I have two problems. I am technically challenged and impatient to listen to teachers. Marlene is not a "teacher" or a "professor" - the latter being the worst solution when it comes to teaching. This lady is a professional photographer and passionate about passing on her own acquired technical and visual proficiency to those who are prepared to listen to her expertise. She has a way of making you forget that you learn - since her "teaching" is a mix of passing on professional knowledge and simultaneously entertaining you with her charm, smiles, and wits. Thank you, Marlene.
Thank you for your kind words - I’m so glad you’re enjoying my style of videos! I actually was one of those professors in my past life. Loved the students, but didn’t care much for the rigidity of “the system”. So I have since tried to find a better way to share, teach and connect with photographers and creators here on RUclips. And it’s much more satisfying doing photography and RUclips just for the joy of it.
What do you do with all these cams? When I buy something new, if I already have a previous version, e.g., a laptop or cam or phone or anything else's, I pass the older to my siblings or relatives or even anyone who might want to have it! By the way, for free or at quite a cheaper price (of course, I don't sell to siblings, or relatives)!
We keep them to make videos about! 😂 Actually, I traded one of my cameras for some artwork. But the GM1 and GM5 are sitting in storage. I hope to sell them one day.
Again a bashed Lumix camera get late reviews for what it really is. But for once the camera is still in production. Thank you Marlene, Markus and MicroFourNerds The G100 is indeed a great camera. Great job Lumix, but you know we also want the GX9 II :)
We all live in hope of a GX9 II. Ironically I chose the G100 over the GX9 as I preferred the flippy screen of the G100. In hindsight, I should have got the GX9 when I lost my G100.
So that you can burst shoot with both and get hallf a photo in focus? Trust me the joke's on me cause I also use Panasonic and I wish they did focus better when bursting.
@@ImageMaven I was too interested in the action you captured and how you fulfilled your mission to make s/heroes out of the subjects to be distracted by judging the edits. They look fine to me and remind me of when I used to read Thrasher.
What are your thoughts? Is the G100 the perfect small MFT camera? Let me know!
I have been on the fence as I have the GX85 and like the stabilization it has. I have added the G100 to my cart at sites only to removed it from my cart. I have the G9 II and really want an updated small MFT camera with a image stabilization, an EVF, and more MPs along with the updated autofocus.
@katesavage2001 You’re probably good with your GX85 for a while yet. If I was you, I’d keep it and save your money until the perfect camera comes along. But do what works best for you!
I fall in and out of love with the G100. As a photographer (mainly) it takes great pics using primes. The kit lens is ok, sharp but not a lot of dynamic range, it works well on sunny days. I used it to take sunset pics whilst using a bin as a tripod, the sunset pics were awesome on the kit lens only 3200 ISO. I still like my oly em5 iii as the go to everything, throw in your bag, take overseas, snap the fam cam. Can't justify the S9 upgrade, but I just want panny to give me the G100 with stabe and get rid of the cross hairs for people pics and replace with an eye tracking box...........
Yes, stabe is lacking for sure but it’s amazing what I’ve shot with these little things. For now I’m still in the love category. Hopefully get there with the S9 too, although I’ll likely have to send it back soon. Nice to have a Full frame to use again though. Would love to have a small wide angle prime for it. Thanks for chiming in!
@@katesavage2001 I bought the GX9 as an upgrade for the GX80/85. Has the better sensor (and ibis) but don't think it has the improved auto-focus. And the evf is small ...
I bought the G100 used in late 2023. It was my first LUMIX micro four thirds camera. A few months later I sold the g100 to “upgrade” to the G95. I travel and wanted a capable travel kit that was smaller and lighter than my full frame Sony kit. I was very happy with the performance of MFT on my Europe trip. I was so impressed with MFT that I just re-purchased the G100 (used again) for hiking and backpacking. The G100 with the 12-32 and the tiny 35-100 make for a light, small and really capable kit. I can even bring the 9mm if I want to do some astro. I use the Sony RX100 for backpacking but the G100 is much more versatile with only a bit of extra weight. The G100 is, indeed, a great little camera.
@@gallivantingwithtomshirley2261 That’s quite the camera story! And the G100 has Live View Composite, so you can have lots of fun with it doing Astro too. Cheers!
Being an introvert, this is a good hobby!
I’m sure there are a lot of us 😊
Some great images of your skate board community Marlene, you really have captured the fun and camaraderie involved. I’m an avid M4/3 user, both Lumix and Olympus, so I can relate to the positives of owning these cameras. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas from Vancouver’s Lower Mainland.
Thank you! Yes it’s a very fun and accepting community. Merry Christmas to you too!
The best part of this video is seeing you skate which I think is really awesome for your age! Keep going and inspiring!
Thanks! I skated as a teen but took it up again when I turned 50.
Merry Christmas, young lady. Thank you for the gift that you have been for the decase, for me!!
Awe, thank you Steve. Great to hear from you. You’re always a bright light in my comment section. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.
The G100 is a great little camera. Picked one up a year ago off of eBay for a fantastic price. It has replaced my GM1 as my travel camera. G100 + PL15mm lens is a great combination.
Ooh lucky you! Yes, that’s my favourite G100 + lens combo too. It’s much more versatile than the GM1.
I love my G 100 camera and I’ve had no problem with it. Congratulation on finding yours 😊
Thank you, I’m happy you’re enjoying yours so much too.
You are truly an extraordinary woman. You are a source of inspiration and motivation for me. I really appreciate your work in bird photography and am discovering your new interest in sports photography. I am 64 years old and live near Paris. I use Lumix hardware (GX7, GX9 and G9).
I’m so glad my work is inspiring to you! I’ve been to Paris 3 times and also did a cycling trip starting from Gourdon in the Dordonge region with my first Lumix micro 4/3 which was a GH3 and 12-35mm lens. That was an awesome adventure. The history in the region is fascinating. And I loved photographing the very old stone buildings and beautiful scenery of the area.
I bought this camera after watching a video review you posted in the past and all my kids fight over this camera! After watching this video, I am going to purchase another one! Thank you for the great content!
That’s awesome! I’m so glad that this camera is a hit with your family.
Hey there. Your video is proof that subject and composition are far more important than the gear. One point that might be helpful to others watching would be to talk about the overall cost vs just the camera cost. As I'm personally learning, an expensive camera with cheap glass will not yield the best results. But an affordable camera with good glass can produce exceptional results. Most modern cameras are actually really good if you understand how to use them. Most of the issues someone might have, especially in your environment with plenty of light, would come down to the glass. Having just spent a small fortune (for my wallet) on a trio of pre-owned GH5 MK IIs and some new OM Pro Lenses to go with them, I can verify that good glass makes all the difference.
Anyway, keep up the good work, and thank you for the inspiring video.
Cheers
Rick
P.S. I've been watching for a good deal on the G100D... I'm now more convinced than ever.. :)
Hi Rick, yes you’ve got that right. Glass is the deciding factor for image quality. I shall mention that in future videos. Sounds like you’ve got a superb kit of gear after some trial and error. Enjoy!
The second I saw you skateboarding I knew I needed to subscribe! 🤘🏻
Woohoo welcome. I use skate photos a lot in my videos, especially some older ones. Are you a skater too?
I’ve just spent the last month living in a rural, mill town near the sea. Photographed everyday on my G100 with either the LUMIX G Vario 12-60 or the Olympus 40-150 4.0-5.6. Summer here so no problems with light. Got some excellent shots every day.
Sounds like a beautiful place to be. We’re in winter right now, but it’s not so bad. I love winter sports and winter birding too. Happy holidays.
@ Same to you
Marlene, thank you for this video. This camera is a marvel. It has been the best-selling M43 camera in Japan for a long time for a reason. I own both the G9-ii and the original G9 (the most advanced M43 camera ever designed in my opinion), and I have owned the OM-1; but the G100 is my everyday carry and my travel camera of choice. Its only weakness is that it doesn’t sync well with external flashes for some reason. For travel, I prefer to carry two G100’s with two different lenses than even my wonderful G9.
We seem to have the same kit. I still have the OM1 but I’m still not warming to it compared to the G9 and G9ii. And yes, I agree with you about that flash issue.
@@ImageMaven Except for the flash-sync issue, the images out of this camera are as beautiful as those from any other Lumix camera; indistinguishable from the images of the fancy-pants G9ii, and even (if you know your technique well) from the S-series cameras. Paired with the Panny 25mm f/1.7, or with a Pana-Leica 25mm f/1.4, or the wonderful Sigma 30mm f/1.4, the images that this little marvel produces are sublime. Paired with the Sigma 52mm f/1.4, the G100 is my favorite (and super-portable) portrait kit. And it has the 4K and other computational photo features that more recent Lumix cameras lack. It is also a superb macro camera since it fits anywhere.
[Marlene: I never warmed up to the OM-1. It feels great in the hand, but the OM colors don't speak to me. Also, the OM environment lacks something super-important that all Lumix cameras have: The ability to adjust all parameters from the app while taking a photo.]
I’m very impressed. I can’t even hardly stand still on those silly things. Good for you.
I started when I was a young teenager and it’s like riding a bike!
I bought this camera a few years ago. I agree with everything you said. It is a perfect daily carry, as well as travel. When I don't want to lug a G9 around, this is what I take, and quite frankly, I don't see a difference in image quality. Of course, there are fewer dials and buttons, but it's compact and sturdy. I want people to continue talking this camera down. That way, I can get a second for a cheap price😉
Haha, well it’s really come down in price here in Canada. You might have caught the price page in the video for the new G100D. I paid twice that, not long ago.
Great video and fantastic action photos. The G100 is great for photo's, but for video I find it not so good. The 12-32 kit I found has bad OIS for video. With what lens did you shoot the skating videos in this video? I guess the old mega OIS is not great, also have problems with the mini 35-100 in video. Now I am back home I gonna compare with my 14-140 lens with power OIS.
I think most people will agree with you about the video capability. But it’s good enough for skateboarding. I have better cameras for other purposes if needed. I shoot skateboarding with a variety of lenses. 7-14mm, 9mm, 15mm but mostly the kit lens or the 15mm as I always keep the basic kit in my bag in case anything exciting happens.
I'm glad I'm not the only that does that (loses stuff and goes through every scenario to figure out where it could be only to find out it's nothing benign). I thought I had lost the grip for my newly purchased G100 when I first ever used it at a school reunion (40 years hence). Hubby picked me up as I was a wee bit pickled. I felt devastated when I couldn't find it, however, I found it 6 months later, under the passenger car seat. Irony though, no stabe so I don't use it! I also went troppo looking for my Oly 45mm, I gave up looking for it, even scoured a replacement, but never committed to one. Then weeks later I was drinking a cuppa outside and rested then finished cup on on a 3ft corner garden wall where mondo grass grows, the cup dropped down into the grass. I reached down to look for my cup and found my lens hiding under the grass. Fortunately the lens survived the dry Aussie weather! I love that lens for taking portraits.
It sounds like you’ve had some good adventures with your camera gear! Probably better chance of your lens surviving dry weather than the alternative. Love your stories. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing these valuable lessons! The photos you take with your camera are truly amazing and reflect your great skill in using it. Unfortunately, here in Morocco, we face a major challenge due to the high prices of cameras, like the Nikon Z6 Mark III, which are sold here at double the price compared to other countries. We hope that things will improve soon
I hear you, the prices of equipment can be crazy in some parts of the world. For us we face the low value of the Canadian dollar compared to the US, plus import taxes. I hope you find something affordable soon.
Hi Marlele, thanks for this. Your skateboard photos are great ... and they will keep trying until you get a good photo 🙂
But with all the hype now about the G100 I can see the used prices going up...
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Thank you. All the best of the holiday season to you too. Yes, my skate models work hard for their photos! I hope the G100 price doesn’t get out of reach. I’m actually surprised how affordable it is now for a new one, compared to when I bought my two.
Merry Christmas Marlene and all the best for 2025. 🥳📸
Thank you so much Sue. Same to you. Merry Christmas.
I bought my g100 last year on ebay as new with 12 -32 lens for $325 . I didn't care about all the bad reviews for this little guy . I have S5iix and fujixs10 but for last year I have used g100 the most . its such a easy camera to use and carry anywhere and everywhere . Love g100 , its one of the most underrated camera
Sounds like you snagged a good deal! And I agree that’s it’s very easy to use and take everywhere and indeed, underrated!
The G100 was very good for street photography. That 12-32 kit lens is amazing quality for the price. I’ve tried to replace it with other cameras however I think I just need to buy another one.
I can’t imagine being without mine, and I have never regretted losing one (at least in the long term).
Better two than none ;)
Oh and hey! You found the flash 😄
Great work, Marlene. What camera do you use for the A Roll for this video? The focus for your on-screen sections seemed spot on.
I recently got the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for my talking heads, but I’m not overly impressed. I find the field of view too wide. And it took me a bit to figure it out. It’s also quite fragile and you can’t just drop it in your bag like with other cameras. The workflow seems a bit faster though. To be honest, I prefer shooting with the G9 and 15mm for my talking heads. But I don’t mind using the G100 for those either. I’ve learned to get the most out of this camera.
Great video, thanks. So i wonder a bit why are you not using any of the latest action cams for your hobby? Like eg dji action 5 or ace pro 2? Greetings from holland
I’ve definitely considered it as they’re getting better all the time. Maybe in the future I’d go for a DJI Action 4 or 5 if I found one at a good price. Primarily I’m a photographer though, so my needs are met with my MFT gear. If I was more into cinematography I’d probably own one already. Cheers from a Dutch Canadian.
@ImageMaven Merry Christmas
The G100 has a lot going for it, but the G90/95 and now 97 has the stabilization that the G100 needs, and doesn't cost much more, so it remains my first choice for a lightweight every day camera. We all want a GX8 II, but Panasonic isn't smart enough to do that.
You're right, stabilization is a must-have these days, especially for those shooting primarily hand held video. The G97 is one I’d love to check out.
I bought two G9s because I thought that Panasonic may discontinue M43. :-) Jack
That was smart. Because you just never know!
Enjoyed…especially how you found a great community with skateboarding folks! With all the positive coverage of late suspect the price of used g100’s is going to go up! Great video Marlene and appreciate you sharing your lens selection as well. In terms of rocking small cameras..still using the s9 too?
Well, the G100 is cheaper now than when I got my second one, so get it while you can! Yes I’m still using the S9. Heading out for a mini break end of this week and plan to use it a lot while I’m away. Hopefully do a bit of Astro photography too, as I’ll be in a remote area. Happy holidays Gordon and all the best to you and yours. And, thank you for all of your loyal support over the years! It means a lot to me. 😊👌
Always enjoy! Hmm, could this be a winter trip to Dinasour Park? A new favorite thanks to you! Best of the season and wishing you a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
Dear Marlene, now you've got me hooked on the G100 and I'm wondering if it's worth buying an old - probably used - G100 or should it be the new one? Many thanks and Merry Christmas, Bernie
Well I guess it depends on your budget and what you can find. As you can see from my video, the updated one is only $699 Canadian, that’s under $500 USD with the current exchange rate. So don’t pay more than that especially a used one. Have fun shopping!
I would love to see a mark II with the G9ii sensor and even a little bit of IBIS.
Yes that would be a sweet camera!
I was using Lumix GF10 for the longest (almost 2 years) and really liked it for compact and fast focus. Then I was thinking to upgrade to one that has an EVF as I was spoiled by trying out LX100 for some time. I was considering G100 and Olympus Em10iv but G100 wasn't available in my place so I settled with em10. But I am still lurking for G100 😂 I especially it has now upgraded version g100d. please tell me if the image/video quality is similar to GF10?
Well I imagine it is the same or better as the original G100 is slightly newer. The kit lens is the same. Best to check the specs to be sure. I haven’t ever tested the GF10 so I can’t be certain.
Yes. It's a nice little camera that I also purchased twice. Now, my smallest camera is a Panasonic S5. Let's just say I miss the small form-factor.
It seems that a few people in these comments have purchased it twice. Who knew? I’m resisting the S5 as much as I can but now that I’ve tried the S9, I’m tempted by full frame again. Cheers!
I love LUMIX too.
I own two GX85/9 bodies. Not because I lost one of those bodies. I bought an EMD1 Mii when I lost my G9 but also later found. I own two GX85/9s as backup when one breaks. I also bought the 2nd bodies at very good prices. I’ve never tried the G100. I’ll keep my eye’s peeled for one at a good price.
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Hi Marty! Great to chat with you again. I’m hearing from a few who have lost and found their cameras. Welcome to the club! Lucky you to own a GX9. I wish I had grabbed one when I had the chance. Happy Holidays to you!
Interesting to see 3LT accessories in Canada. Are they popular over there?
They’re fairly new to me. Great products. Did you see my video on this kit? I also recently bought a tripod head from 3LT. The only issue is the poor exchange rate as they sell in USD, and the import duties. I wish they had a Canadian distributor.
Here’s that video 3 Legged Thing - CDMS-2A Kit
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@@ImageMaven Oh yes, I did watch your video, come to think of it (and one other person's, no clue whose specifically though). Sorry Marlene, I watch so many videos on gear just to stay up to date (for Reddit purposes) they tend to start blending together.
Being British, I am a fan of 3LT so I was wondering and (excuses:) it was late at night, so I didn't try to remember or search your channel, haha.
Marlene earned the like.
Thank you!
Great to see you and your work! I can relate to fear of loosing (fool😅) a camera. My tiny LUMIX ZS100 vanished after a winter hike. Looked everywhere in every backpack. No luck. Ordered brand new ZS200 as my tiny travel camera. You know how the story ends😂. Found the missing ZS100 hiding at the bottom of my backpack! I once owned the G100, but now shoot the excellent weatherproof LUMIX G85 that has IBIS and no 4k crop. And, very affordable at $300-350 USD used.👍
Yes I know how the story ends and I see I’m not the only one! The G85 is an excellent camera. If I didn’t have these two G100s, I’d get one of those!
Hi Marlene: You would make a great salesperson for Panasonic. I enjoy your videos! A question for you thoughts. I just got into m4/3 about a year ago with the purchase of a used EM10 mkiv. Really love it but not the 14-42 lens which was very unreliable so replaced with the Lumix 12-32 which is brilliant. I am looking for another body and leaning towards a splurge on a used em5 iii or better. This video kind of made me want to swing over to the G100 especially at this sale price. Are the stills that you are embedding in your video SOOC jpegs? or RAW that was edited a bit? They seem a bit brighter - though not necessarily better than jpegs from my em10. The two brands generally seem to have sliightly different colour renditions. I guess this turned into more than a simple question - sorry, I must also be Canadian eh. Any thoughts you care to share would be greatly appreciated.
Most of the those skate photos are edited a bit, and some I’ve really pushed over the edge for dramatic purposes, as you’ve likely noticed. And I’d say 99% were shot jpg. So that accounts for some blown out highlights. I haven’t used those smaller OM camera bodies, but you might want to ask the gang on the Micro Four Nerds facebook group. There are a whole lot of more experienced OM users there. Sorry I couldn’t help you out more.
@@GrahamNorth-g8h I own the OM5 and before that also had the em5mkii. As always the question I would ask is what do you want to use the camera for? Why upgrade or add a second body? I also own 2 GM1 cameras (1 converted to infra red) I do not take any video. The reason I would choose the OM5 over the 100, is weather sealing and ibis. It has lots of other clever computational features but I rarely use them, but the weather proofing does have a lot of value to me. The issue with that of course is you then need weatherproof lenses that tend to cost more and be larger. I also highly value the ibis for travelling without a tripod, and the pairing with my phone works very well and is a feature I use. If you mainly /exclusively shoot photos, but don’t need weather sealing and ibis I would save your money and buy the 100. You will find the raw files from both are unlikely to disappoint. Hope that helps. Pete
@@ImageMaven Thank you for your response Marlene.
@@petegleeson1 Hi Pete: Thank you for sharing your ideas. My priorities are small/lightweight for travel as well as good monochrome for B&W shooting. More recently I have been shooting birds at a nearby sanctuary and so the addition of the pro-captures of newer, higher end M4/3s has definite appeal. Regarding other features the EM10iv acquits itself very well. I will give further thought to my purchase.
Marlene,
Like you, I just purchased the S9. How do you like it?
I like it a lot. Nice and compact. I hope to dig deeper into it in the next few months. I’d like to try and get a wide angle prime for it. Hope to find something small, as I want to keep my kit as light as possible.
Got the g100 earlier this year. My first camera that lets you change lenses. Wasn’t expecting the manual zoom. Are all “real” cameras like this?
Yes indeed. Most real cameras lack power zoom but I think there’s a few lenses out there that still have it. But you’ll soon get used to it. If you don’t want to zoom you can get a single focal length instead of a zoom lens. Enjoy your new gear.
When it comes to Lumix - Marlene is the place to go. I have two problems. I am technically challenged and impatient to listen to teachers.
Marlene is not a "teacher" or a "professor" - the latter being the worst solution when it comes to teaching.
This lady is a professional photographer and passionate about passing on her own acquired technical and visual proficiency to those who are prepared to listen to her expertise. She has a way of making you forget that you learn - since her "teaching" is a mix of passing on professional knowledge and simultaneously entertaining you with her charm, smiles, and wits.
Thank you, Marlene.
Thank you for your kind words - I’m so glad you’re enjoying my style of videos! I actually was one of those professors in my past life. Loved the students, but didn’t care much for the rigidity of “the system”. So I have since tried to find a better way to share, teach and connect with photographers and creators here on RUclips. And it’s much more satisfying doing photography and RUclips just for the joy of it.
What do you do with all these cams? When I buy something new, if I already have a previous version, e.g., a laptop or cam or phone or anything else's, I pass the older to my siblings or relatives or even anyone who might want to have it! By the way, for free or at quite a cheaper price (of course, I don't sell to siblings, or relatives)!
We keep them to make videos about! 😂 Actually, I traded one of my cameras for some artwork. But the GM1 and GM5 are sitting in storage. I hope to sell them one day.
Wow you blew my mind when I saw you skateboarding.
It brings me joy and keeps me fit, as long as I don’t slam too often.
@@ImageMaven keep on
Just found this channel as I’m curious about MFT. But can I ask something else? Your surname seems Dutch? I’m Dutch myself so I noticed. :)
Yes I am! Well actually I’m a first generation Canadian and my parents came from Holland.
@@ImageMavenNice! That explains it. :)
Although, did they come from Holland or somewhere else in The Netherlands? ;)
You bought two because you got two hands :). It works very well with cakes, cookies and ice creams … believe me I use it a lot !
I was planning to use it to film my mom making some traditional baked goods so I’ll be able to test it out soon!
@@ImageMaven Enjoy !
Thanks for a really interesting video. You got some great skater shots!
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday and a healthy and prosperous new year.
Thank you so much, and all the best of the holiday season to you as well.
Again a bashed Lumix camera get late reviews for what it really is. But for once the camera is still in production. Thank you Marlene, Markus and MicroFourNerds The G100 is indeed a great camera.
Great job Lumix, but you know we also want the GX9 II :)
We all live in hope of a GX9 II. Ironically I chose the G100 over the GX9 as I preferred the flippy screen of the G100. In hindsight, I should have got the GX9 when I lost my G100.
@@ImageMaven I have both different usage. G100 as EDC and GX9 for photo walks and street photography. Both mostly for photography
So that you can burst shoot with both and get hallf a photo in focus? Trust me the joke's on me cause I also use Panasonic and I wish they did focus better when bursting.
I like the angles that she chooses to take a photo. Seems wide...I guess?
Rad pics!
Thanks Chris. Some crunchy edits but it’s fun to push the limits once in awhile too.
@@ImageMaven I was too interested in the action you captured and how you fulfilled your mission to make s/heroes out of the subjects to be distracted by judging the edits. They look fine to me and remind me of when I used to read Thrasher.
4:56 Я из Украины. Фото очень впечатляет, но HDR эффект чрезмерно усилен, поэтому на коже появились темные пятна вроде копоти
Yes, sometimes I have a bit too much fun editing, but the skates love it.
I'm a freelance logo designer, can I design a logo or some merch print artwork for you to help me afford a camera? :-)
3:49 Little camera is not good ))
I've been wondering what tiny camera I should buy next, and I think you settled things for me. Thanks for the assistance!
You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful. It’s a great small camera and you might find it used too, especially the first version.
It is not good enough, the photos look like phone snapshots
@@cristibaluta It's not good for you but excellent for others, each to their own choice