{"id":229,"date":"2017-11-08T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2017-11-08T09:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rossgrieve.com\/blog\/?p=229"},"modified":"2017-11-08T17:08:09","modified_gmt":"2017-11-08T17:08:09","slug":"introducing-lumix-g9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rossgrieve.com\/blog\/introducing-lumix-g9\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the Lumix G9"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Lumix G9 is here. The new stills camera from Panasonic.<\/p>\n

\"\" 12 months ago I was in Japan. Talk about being in the right place at the right time. I was out there to put the Lumix GH5 through its paces. Panasonic decided to involve a few fellow ambassadors and me to see the Lumix G9, and give feedback on it for production. What a privilege it was.<\/p>\n

Now fast forward 12 months and the Lumix G9 is now a reality. I had my hands on a working model along with the new 200mm F2.8 just a few weeks ago, and its an impressive beast.<\/p>\n

So what does the G9 deliver? It has the highest picture quality in Lumix. This comes from the 20.3mp sensor with a new Venus Engine. Plus the 6.5 stop from the 5-axis Dual IS 2. Let us not forget the 80mp High Res mode<\/p>\n

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You will never miss a moment with superfast focusing, and a bursting shooting of 60fps (in AFS), and 20 fps (APC), you also still have 6K photo mode at 30fps. Which I’m a fan of.<\/p>\n

The new and larger OLED Live Viewfinder (3680k) is a visual feast and its larger than the previous models.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the standards set by Lumix you now expect high quality and it’s durable Mag Alloy Body which is also Splash, Dust, and Freezeproof. There is also a joystick on the back as with the GH5.<\/p>\n

But what is catching everyone’s eye is the status LCD on the G9. It’s something that was almost forgotten in mirrorless cameras, and it’s great to see it kept alive in the G9. This is such a practical tool to have on a camera.\"\"<\/p>\n

I’m really looking forward to working with this camera and putting it through its paces.<\/p>\n

Top features of the G9 in priority<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

Worlds Fastest Camera – 20fps with continuous AFC mode<\/p>\n

20MP Sensor without Low Pass Filter<\/p>\n

Worlds Fastest AF 0.04sec<\/p>\n

80MP High Res Shot Mode \u2013 for large prints<\/p>\n

DUAL IS with 6.5 Stop Compensation \u2013 no compromise in image quality even when shooting handheld<\/p>\n

3680k EVF (0.83x) \u2013 blackout free + switchable magnification 0.83x \/ 0.77x \/ 0.7x<\/p>\n

Status LCD \u2013 Largest in Mirrorless<\/p>\n

Splash \/ Dustproof \u2013 ideal for outdoor<\/p>\n

Large LVF: 3,680k, 0,83x, 120fps<\/p>\n

3\u201c 1040k Free Angle LCD<\/p>\n

4K Video 60p<\/p>\n

6K Photo \u2013 never miss the perfect moment<\/p>\n

Double SD Slot<\/p>\n

USB power supply<\/p>\n

Top Features of the new H-ES200 F2.8<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Single Focal Length Lens with Ultra Compact & Super Telephoto<\/p>\n

LEICA DG ELMARIT 200mm \/ F2.8 \/ POWER O.I.S<\/p>\n

Based on LEICA Camera AG’s strict quality standards<\/p>\n

High-Quality LEICA DG ELMARIT<\/p>\n

Sports and wildlife photographers for both photo & video<\/p>\n

Super Telephoto 400mm* & Teleconverter 560mm*<\/p>\n

Fast, accurate focusing and silent operation<\/p>\n

4K Video Compatibility<\/p>\n

Splash \/ Dust \/<\/p>\n

Freezeproof<\/p>\n

Teleconverter<\/p>\n

Compatibility<\/p>\n

Nano Surface Coating<\/p>\n

The Panasonic LUMIX G9 will be available from January 2018 in three kit options;<\/p>\n