I would rather have better low light than more pixels - no need for any more than 20. Great to see them investing in M43 and hopefully there will be a G10 in the pipeline somewhere. Excited to see what the FW update does for the autofocus too. I didnt have problems with it in most cases but for birds and wildlife it would be great to get a better hit rate with fewer shots not quite sharp.
I wish Panasonic automatically turned off DFD when video recording instead of continually adjusting the logarithms to try and improve focus. Panasonic processor in G9 is very capable of keeping good focus in video without DFD.
I am excited about the update for the G9. I use the G9 mostly for wildlife with the Pl 100-400 lens. I have just been using animal detect autofocus for a month or so and have found it to be really good at times. I also own a Canon R6 which I use with an adapted Sigma 150-600mm lens. I get tired of dragging that combination around on longer hikes. Image quality is better in good light with the G9 and PL lens than the Canon and the Sigma. The issue is AF for birds in flight. The G9 is okay but the R6 is stellar. If they can make the G9 AF react a bit faster maybe I can give up on the larger stuff. The R6 is still better as the light begins to fade but I can deal with that better than not focusing.
The link for Lumix firmware updates, do read and follow instructions - av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/ Likewise the link for Olympus OM-D here - cs.olympus-imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/software/firm/e1/index.cfm#sigma_l NB - However the Olympus Camera Updater app checks online for latest version and connects by USB: easy automated process. The link above is really only needed to update Panasonic lenses on an Olympus back, Tip: if an opposite brand lens is misbehaving (esp Panasonic on Olympus back) then update that lens on that back. This seems to put the lens, or maybe reinsert it, correctly in the look-up table. Olympus Updater used to get snotty about not running the same firmware update twice but is perhaps more sensible now.
I have two Panasonic's as well as a Lumix bridge FZ82, but I prefer a recent, if older acquisition. Having watched your videos, I gave an omd-em1 a punt. I must say, I prefer it to anything else I own. It's a little beauty! I'm going to sell off my Canon stuff, get a few pro lenses and stick with it. IBIS is incredible. Their support for older kit is commendable.
Great video, as always. Thanks for this. I've just updated my pair of GX80s as a result. Incidentally, although the website says to format the card on the camera to be updated, I thought I'd be lazy and see what happens if I used the same card in each. The update worked perfectly on both bodies, so the firmware would seem to be 'model specific' rather than 'body specific'. I haven't done the lenses yet, because I'm waiting for a couple of new (to me!) Leica variants to arrive from MPB 🙂
Loved the Vulcan. When I grew up it was one of my favorites. You can add JChristina to Polin and Northrup. Bloody snobs. I have a GH5 and is considering GH5 II.
Very true..... These people have no understanding of the everyday human being. After a year of searching my first system I decided to go with Sony FF but deep down I wanted the Olympus EM1 mkiii with the 12-100 f4. I’m now considering swapping the Sony for the Olympus after seeing the Olympus raw files. There’s no difference in every day to day quality
I am super happy/curious about the 1-area af human recognition option. This could become my favorite bit of the firmware update. Usually I use 1-area AF but for portraits I always had to switch to full area AF. If the camera will be able to detect (and focus) humans even in 1-area AF there is no need anymore to switch between AF modes. Not sure how good this will work though but if it does I surely will love it. Sadly still waiting for the "live composite" feature of the G90/G91 and the Olympus bodys to arrive at the G9 via firmware update ...
I own 2 G9’s Pl 100-400mm and an Olympus 300mm IS PRO both running firmware version 2.3 absolutely the best camera’s I have owned take a look at some of my images @ Mark Rhodes on Flickr
Hi well I've decided to part-x my micro 4/3rds equipment moving over to another format sorry to say I'll keep looking in now again see what's happening but good look with your channel
As I've said on a posting tonight, each to their own needs. M43 suits me but I'm a realist and know that it doesn't fit everyone's needs. Best of luck with whatever format you settle on. I'm sure it will be good.
I’ve looked around the internet and it appears that there is a method available on the Olympus Japan web site. However, there also seems to be a lot of comments saying the safest way is to go to your local dealer or a friend with an Olympus MFT camera and get them to do it for you. The same advice seems to be the way for lumix lenses on Olympus bodies. Either way, I would initially suggest contacting a dealer as they will almost certainly know of a way and if not they can directly ask the manufacturers tech dept.
I really cannot comment as I’ve never used the G80. I can say that the G9 really is an awesome piece of kit and I love it especially for video. To be honest there are not many (if any) bad cameras on the market. It’s more to do with how the camera feels in the had which matters to me. So if you are comfortable with the G80 handling wise then the G9 should be a great logical improvement.
M43 makes total sense those naysayers are on the RUclips treadmill praising and blessing everything that's new being slaves in creating new content and that content these past few years has not been m43
I would rather have better low light than more pixels - no need for any more than 20. Great to see them investing in M43 and hopefully there will be a G10 in the pipeline somewhere. Excited to see what the FW update does for the autofocus too. I didnt have problems with it in most cases but for birds and wildlife it would be great to get a better hit rate with fewer shots not quite sharp.
Totally with you on the need for low light over more pixels
Amazing tip on enjoying a cup of tea while having our gear's firmware updated! :D
I wish Panasonic automatically turned off DFD when video recording instead of continually adjusting the logarithms to try and improve focus. Panasonic processor in G9 is very capable of keeping good focus in video without DFD.
I am excited about the update for the G9. I use the G9 mostly for wildlife with the Pl 100-400 lens. I have just been using animal detect autofocus for a month or so and have found it to be really good at times. I also own a Canon R6 which I use with an adapted Sigma 150-600mm lens. I get tired of dragging that combination around on longer hikes. Image quality is better in good light with the G9 and PL lens than the Canon and the Sigma. The issue is AF for birds in flight. The G9 is okay but the R6 is stellar. If they can make the G9 AF react a bit faster maybe I can give up on the larger stuff. The R6 is still better as the light begins to fade but I can deal with that better than not focusing.
LOL... that's a funny firmware update strategy 😄 I'll try making my cuppa tea while updating the firmware.
The G9 is an excellent camera. Well done Panasonic for supporting their users with this significant FW upgrade. Y
The link for Lumix firmware updates, do read and follow instructions - av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/
Likewise the link for Olympus OM-D here - cs.olympus-imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/software/firm/e1/index.cfm#sigma_l
NB - However the Olympus Camera Updater app checks online for latest version and connects by USB: easy automated process. The link above is really only needed to update Panasonic lenses on an Olympus back,
Tip: if an opposite brand lens is misbehaving (esp Panasonic on Olympus back) then update that lens on that back. This seems to put the lens, or maybe reinsert it, correctly in the look-up table. Olympus Updater used to get snotty about not running the same firmware update twice but is perhaps more sensible now.
I have two Panasonic's as well as a Lumix bridge FZ82, but I prefer a recent, if older acquisition. Having watched your videos, I gave an omd-em1 a punt. I must say, I prefer it to anything else I own. It's a little beauty! I'm going to sell off my Canon stuff, get a few pro lenses and stick with it. IBIS is incredible. Their support for older kit is commendable.
Micro 4/3 suits me just fine and I too think it has a place in the market. Good information about the updating of equipment, thanks for that.
Great video, as always. Thanks for this. I've just updated my pair of GX80s as a result. Incidentally, although the website says to format the card on the camera to be updated, I thought I'd be lazy and see what happens if I used the same card in each. The update worked perfectly on both bodies, so the firmware would seem to be 'model specific' rather than 'body specific'. I haven't done the lenses yet, because I'm waiting for a couple of new (to me!) Leica variants to arrive from MPB 🙂
I poured boiling water all over my GH5 Brian like you recommended and it now does phase detect AF! Great tip. thanks! ;-)
Brilliant! Lol
Loved the Vulcan. When I grew up it was one of my favorites.
You can add JChristina to Polin and Northrup. Bloody snobs.
I have a GH5 and is considering GH5 II.
Very true..... These people have no understanding of the everyday human being. After a year of searching my first system I decided to go with Sony FF but deep down I wanted the Olympus EM1 mkiii with the 12-100 f4. I’m now considering swapping the Sony for the Olympus after seeing the Olympus raw files. There’s no difference in every day to day quality
@@richarddutchholland4780 If you like the 12-100mm, you should check out Derek Forss channel here on RUclips.
@@rudolfabelin383 I’ve watched a couple of Derek’s videos but I find I prefer DGriff videos as the majority of his images are shot with the 12-100
@@richarddutchholland4780 Thanks for the tip!
I am super happy/curious about the 1-area af human recognition option. This could become my favorite bit of the firmware update. Usually I use 1-area AF but for portraits I always had to switch to full area AF. If the camera will be able to detect (and focus) humans even in 1-area AF there is no need anymore to switch between AF modes. Not sure how good this will work though but if it does I surely will love it.
Sadly still waiting for the "live composite" feature of the G90/G91 and the Olympus bodys to arrive at the G9 via firmware update ...
I own 2 G9’s Pl 100-400mm and an Olympus 300mm IS PRO both running firmware version 2.3 absolutely the best camera’s I have owned take a look at some of my images @ Mark Rhodes on Flickr
I rly like this video :) great content. I think I will wait a while till I upgrade my gh5 to the Gh6
Hi well I've decided to part-x my micro 4/3rds equipment moving over to another format sorry to say I'll keep looking in now again see what's happening but good look with your channel
As I've said on a posting tonight, each to their own needs. M43 suits me but I'm a realist and know that it doesn't fit everyone's needs. Best of luck with whatever format you settle on. I'm sure it will be good.
Where is the new GH5 Firmware update, you write in the headline?
Is only for the GH5s! There is nothing in the headline about GH5!
Can I update the firmware of an Olympus lens if I only have a Panasonic camera?
I’ve looked around the internet and it appears that there is a method available on the Olympus Japan web site. However, there also seems to be a lot of comments saying the safest way is to go to your local dealer or a friend with an Olympus MFT camera and get them to do it for you. The same advice seems to be the way for lumix lenses on Olympus bodies.
Either way, I would initially suggest contacting a dealer as they will almost certainly know of a way and if not they can directly ask the manufacturers tech dept.
I can't find a new firmware update for the Lumix G9. Newest I can find is 2.3, which is from november 2020 and which I installed already.
The new firmware will be released on June 9th!
@@13pikelane OK, nice. Thanks for your answer.
Planning to upgrade from G80 to G9 hopefully the autofocus will be better for my studio setup. Any thoughts?
I really cannot comment as I’ve never used the G80. I can say that the G9 really is an awesome piece of kit and I love it especially for video. To be honest there are not many (if any) bad cameras on the market. It’s more to do with how the camera feels in the had which matters to me. So if you are comfortable with the G80 handling wise then the G9 should be a great logical improvement.
The G9 is maybe the biggest bang for the buck with a margin!
I have 2 GX8's and both were updated to firmware 2.2 which should be the latest.
Yes, you are correct, it’s me misreading my notes it is 2.2 and that’s the version I’m on. Thanks for pointing it out.
Its great news G9 all the way
I just want a Mark II version of the GH5S.
As to firmware updates. I suspect that very few people update cameras, and even less update lenses.
M43 makes total sense those naysayers are on the RUclips treadmill praising and blessing everything that's new being slaves in creating new content and that content these past few years has not been m43
I think misspelling the hashtags, not once but twice, is probably not helpful.