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Great breakdown! For me, I'm really happy with my g9ii. As cool as the GH7 features are (they really are!) I think for my needs the g9ii is more than enough. That said, if I was still doing wedding films full time and client work, I'd be buying like 3 GH7's to run my business with exclusively. Ridiculous spec for the price! Long live Micro four thirds ☺️📷

The gh7 vs v9ii remimds me of gh5 vs g9 in a way back then.

I took my G9M2 to India for two weeks last week. The temperature went up to 52.8 degrees C according to the news. I took video both with my iPhone13 promax. iPhone stopped recording when G9M2 recorded as much as I needed. I think the cooling fan is not necessary for Panasonic bodies. If it wasn’t for the auto focus I would have took my GH6 though. Still I think it is better having a fan even if you don’t use it. Thanks for the great video.

i dont think most people who bought the G9II are gonna have buyer's remorse.. it seems perfectly fine for most users.. especially with the updated autofocus

Proud G9II owner here!

The GH7 has a number of features over the G9-II: CFExpress, RAW-internal, the streaming functions from the GH5-II, the tilt/flip-screen, the fan, the 32bit sound option, Arri-Log. I don't need this for what I'm doing, so I can easily stay with the G9-II. What I miss a little bit is the CFExpress, the screen and the C1-C4 I used on the GH6 a lot. This one more C-setting directly on the wheel is worth a lot for me. But overall the G9-II is better for me because of the weight and size advantage.

I am using G9 M2 for my wildlife videos here in India - am satisfied with the performance, i was in a confusion whether to replace my G9 M2 with GH7 but after seeing this video i think i need not to change the camera 😊 thanks for the video

I'm sticking with my G9M2, I actually prefer a camera without a fan, not only does this remove mechanical parts that may go on to fail in the future and means the camera is smaller and lighter without the heatsink and fan, if I'm ever using the onboard mic's I don't want to risk fan noise being picked up, got burnt with that on a Panasonic camcorder once. I've never had the G9M2 over heat, so quite happy with its form factor.

I received my g9 ii on June 1 and then the gh7 was announced haha. I was ready to die of regret and then when I saw what the gh7 actually is, the g9 ii is much more in line with what I want. Extremely small and compact and has pretty much every feature the gh7 has and all of the features that I wanted. For me, the g9 ii is the proper successor to the gh5.

You knew we were waiting on this comparison Shane. This is why I subscribed

I am so grateful for your video content. I bought the G9II after watching your review, and I am so glad I did. I already own the GH5 and have used Lumix for my ranch/farm video work since the GH3. I only had to think about where 99% of my video work ends up to seal the deal for the G9II. My videos end up on online real estate websites and a link to the hosted video is sent to prospective buyers who ask for information. My videos aren’t playing at Regal Cinemas. 1080p is perfectly acceptable for most of what I do but I find myself shooting in 4K 30p most of the time just because I can. I get a kick out of the “real estate videos” that sellers pay $20K for that include actors, the shot of the Ferrari going up the drive, etc. Those are really nice videos for luxury properties but almost all of them fail to do the one thing prospective buyers want the video to do: provide information that will help them determine whether or not the prospect wants to view the property or not. Thanks again for your great content!

What's funny is that I decided on the G9 II a couple months ago after a few of your videos about it and I don't have buyers remorse. The G9II serves a different purpose than the GH series. It sits in my tool bag as my stills and run and gun video camera, where as the GH6 is the principal video camera for me (hopefully to be replaced with a GH7).

As a indie filmmaker who will mostly use 4k 24p, my G9II will do the job. I traded in my Gh6 for $1,000 and got the extra $500 trade in from Lumix to buy the G9II. No remorse here. If they offer that $500 again I would think about the GH7, but the G9II does the job.

I own a G9II and GH6. It’s nice to have a dedicated photo-centric camera like the G9II and leave the video-centric camera at home. I plan to trade up my GH6 for a GH7 in the coming months

Thanks for breaking it down, and for letting me understand that the G9 II has everything I would ever need!

Thank you so much for another very helpful video. I'm planning to get myself one these two new models around xmas this year and your video is exactly about the questions going through my mind these days.

Just what I was looking for, thank you sir!

Shane, thank you for another entertaining video. Lots of good tech in a succinct delivery.

My g9ii overheats shooting longer interviews, and at first I was super disappointed. Then I bought an AC adapter with a dummy battery, and it solved the problem outright.

You are just my dream content creator. Just the video I was looking for!

Dude thanks for explaining that the G9II has autofocus in 4K 120, honestly I didn’t know!

Thanks. This comparison is what i was looking for. From G9, i moved to S5, 2 years back. As a traveller, I soon realised that S5 doesnt like too much movement due to its big sensor. Stabilisation wasn't as good as i had in my G9. But G9 gave me a lot of AF issues and ruined many shots so was avoiding using it. I am moving to G9ii now. Thanks for the review.

Loved this! Thanks for sharing dude!

Loving my G9ii plus S5iiX combination for two camera videos. My G9ii is also a backup to an OM-1 for stills with my collection of Olympus long Pro lenses. I don't use the ProRes codecs so that is not a reason for me to get a GH7. I do like the hinged articulating screen and the fan, but I haven't had any overheating problems yet the way I use my G9ii. When I do (hour long videos in direct sunlight in up to 40C heat), I will throw a white tee shirt over the camera and see if that is enough, that's all it took to keep my OM-1 going in the same service, same conditions. Thanks for the excellent video comparing the two options. No buyers remorse here, and I may get a GH7 eventually myself, but no hurry and no current need. Great move by Panasonic/Lumix to produce the GH7!

Given the choice, and for a similar price, I'd pick the GH7. However... 1) When I had my GH6, I used ProPres less than 1% of the time, and I never really needed. Davinci Resolve does not accept ProRes RAW. 2) The screen is better, but not a deal breaker. 3) The fan is good to have, but my G9ii has never overheated for me 4) I am unlikely to buy another XLR interface -I rarely use the one I have 5) I paid £1440 for the G9ii new, and the GH7 is £2000. That's 39% more money.

Excellent video as always. I own 5 gh6 cameras and just purchased the RS4Pro and Lidar pro to use for my main camera. I think I will wait for the GH8. Do you think the GH7 stabilization is close to a gimbal?

Thanks Shane have a great weekend !

I've been waiting for this comparison to make my purchase.

Yeah honestly it is an interesting situation here. The GH7 has those pro video features like prores raw internal but the only REAL thing pulling me towards it is that Arri Log support! I think the G9 ii is still the best all rounder for most people and I hope Panasonic makes a super small compact Micro 4/3 body soon too

I was dying to buy the G9-II but I SWORE a couple of years ago to never, EVER buy any future camera that does not have a cooling fan. In other words, no fan no buy....no matter how many features it has. I'm soooooo damn GLAD that I waited for the GH7. I'm selling my GH6 and I have already ordered the GH7. The temptation for the G9-II was strong but I feel 100% justified in waiting. I would have had to sell two cameras instead of one.

Great video (as always), I have 2 G9ii bodies and I am curious as to whether the buffer clears any faster on the GH7, as it has CF express. I use my G9ii's for sports shooting and I have noticed the buffer clearing time is a bit slow, even with the fastest UHS-II cards. Thanks

Thank you Shane for this valuable video🙏❤️ .

I have a G9 and a G90. I find I use the G90 more often for what I do because of the smaller size and weight which I prefer for hiking, cycling, travel. So I'm holding out for next generation of G80/G90 camera with the improved autofocus rather than going for either G9ii or GH7. 🙂

Absolutely love my G9II. I would really love to get the big red border back when recording. Why did they remove it?

Great video, like all the ones you make... I have a question. I currently have 3 Panasonics... GH5s, GH6 and G9II. The question is, which one to get rid of if I want to buy the GH7. I've always thought the GH5s is a great low light shooting machine, but I think it's starting to become a bit obsolete. It holds up well in low light, but it seems to me that it's not as big a difference as when we were comparing it to the GH5 back in the day. What do you think?

I rented the G9 ll to try it out and did not like the build quality vs the GH6 and it did not balance well with the 100-400 lens. I held off with hopes that the GH7 would release at some point and glad I did. And I did not like the camera strap loops on it either. I prefer the protruding loops as on the G9 and GH6. Glad they kept that on the GH7. Picky, yes, but those little things mean a lot when being used a ton. My GH7 is on order! Could you show how quickly the GH7 turns on? I know the GH6 takes a bit. As a wildlife enthusiast, those seconds matter. Great video!

32bit flow audio is a big thing. I‘d be interested in a comparison between gh7 and S5iix. BTW: liked and subbed.

Hi, thanks for the video. I've had the G9M2 for half a year now and I'm satisfied. I previously owned a GH5M2. Sometimes I make videos for clients, but it's more of a hobby. I spend a lot of time filming my family. For me, weight, consistency and, above all, excellent automatic focusing are important, because there is often no time to prepare shots in advance or repeat them. I don't even need a long shoot with cooling. So I'm happy with my camera G9M2 and I don't need to switch (honestly, I couldn't do it at home either :)

The G9ii can do 300 FPS, only in LongGOP. I admit I forgot the differences between S&Q, VFR, and HFR, but I think there were some practical ones as well. One of the main advantages of the GH7 (and GH6) I think is the CFe slot as well. You sure that ARRI LogC2 is coming to the G9ii?

I'm wary of fan less cameras. I own the A74 and I watched many reviews saying it wouldn't over heat and it has overheated in crucial moments but like your friend said I use a hdmi monitor never realized it effects. If your doing paid work I wouldn't recommend a fanless camera. It's hard to predict under what circumstances will cause it to overheat. If you're running unmanned cameras or doing a live event like a wedding it's not something additionally you want to worry about.

I have found the G9ii stabilisation hard to get used to, maybe I have it on the wrong settings, and when filming 4K on a sunny day have found it’s the only camera in my squad to come up with a over heating warning

I have a G9 and a bunch (ten) of very good MFT lenses. I have a 5DIII when I need FF DOF for stills. I bought a lumix 50mm f1.8 lens because I thought I’d buy a S5II or S5II next. I’m an enthusiast not a pro. What are then things that make you think, when filing with your G9II that you wish you had your FF S5IIX and vice versa? Is it for example just low light?

Great video brother. I love my g9ii and have enjoyed my gh6. The gh6 was my first intro to mft coming from the s1h and I love mft also. I’m excited to replace my gh6 with a gh7 because iso 500 is easier than 2000 and (here’s the main reason) my video production company is growing and having AF capable cameras makes it easier when it comes to handing off a camera to someone who isn’t as strong as me when it coming to shooting and nailing focus

Happy G92 Owner ( purchased after watching your reviews) 90% stills, love the Lumix 100-400 Mk2 and the excellent 12 -60 2,8-4 Mostly wildlife Raptors and street / Landscape scenery just getting into 4k 422.mov Video @ 50 p Noise is not as bad as I expected, but the 800mm reach ON THE 100 400 is a deal breaker for me when comparing the equivalent FF and lens upgrade costs. Great channel very well done.

My G9 was my go-to hiking camera. I loved the grip on that camera, it felt made for my hand and the fact I could also get great video with my photos won me over. I eagerly bought the G9 mark 2 and do notice a slight uptick in image quality in both photo and video, although I miss the mark 1 grip. I own a GH5 mark 2 which I use primarily for video. I might consider a GH7 in the future when its (heavily) discounted, but since the G9 mark 2 doesn't have recording limits means it might also be my video go-to camera as well.

Don’t you think ergonomics (extra rec button, more Custom settings, screen hinge mechanism), CFexpress card slot and 32-bit audio options is good reason to upgrade?

Hey, I did not realize Shane from Intheblues was also into photography! Music and photography are two passions of mine. I have to subscribe to this channel! :)

Great insight and analysis Shane. I bought the OG G9 over the GH5 because I did not need the extra video features. I feel the same about the G9ii when I bought it. I can see more demanding users opting for the GH7 though.

That's great to know about the AF in high frame rate shooting. I'm getting into plane spotting and shooting slow motion landing videos at the airport. My current E-M1 III only does 1080p/120 with manual focus and no audio, so when I'm ready to upgrade I know the G9 II is a better fit for that application. Thanks!

he is right i bought the g9m2 because i was nedded pic first but the g9m2 have all video i need right now so the g9m2 is my new real baby gh7 looks good i wonder about the battary how long is takes on gh7 ?

Friend, you told me about manual focus on the GH5S, where you could extend the focus frame. Has this been returned to the GH6 and newer models? And I heard that Panasonic can remember 3 focus points on video, how can I use this?

Have you by chance tested the Autofocus the the Sigma18-35 EF mount with adapter at a wide aperture? Not a lot of videos on this wide open if any...

Ive said for a while the G9ii seems more like the GH5mkiii we talked about a while back than a G9ii just in terms of its place in the lineup in some ways.

The G9II has also a battery grip so more suited to photographers, hybrid shooters and also cheaper. The GH7 is more for the video centric shooter. What I don’t like is hearing that Lumix is discontinuing the GH6 which was selling for a lower price then the G9II. So there is no camera on m43 at that price point.

Thanks for the comparison! What I prefer on G9ii is the dual SD-Card, this way I keep my backup in camera. Dual recording options on GH7 would have been a big plus for it...

I'm still getting used to the G9M2 and trying to figure out how to optimize the AF (that would be a good video--how to get the best out of the hybrid AF for different scenarios). As I'm stills-centric and often use MF, I've never had much trouble with DFD, but there are cases where the G9M2 seems to produce slightly better results. The G9M1 is still a phenomenal camara and although the M2 is an upgrade (although the M1 "feels" better in hand), it really only gives you a bit better odds of getting usable shots in challenging conditions. Beautiful Mesa amp there--I'll bet it sounds as good as it looks.

Fantastic breakdown.

I have the GH5 and been shooting on that since 2018. Both shooting commercials, KZfaq videos and musical productions. I am looking for a new camera and I can’t decide. I want more depth of field than I get with GH5, perfect auto focus, perfect for video and good for pictures. Would you go with Lumix or Sony? And which model?

What do you think about the colours? I heard some people missing the GH6 colours. The GH7 and G9ii are matching fine, right? But to the S5(X)ii these are different? What would be a pity as lot of people would like use one of the latest MFTs in combination with the FF S5(X)ii. Guess Jordan from peta pixels brought that up.

Hmmmmm, I thimk I still want the float audio and AF modes. Do you know if float audio goes into MP4 and MOV files? I doubt the overheating would be an issue. I'm never going to shoot raw video of any kind, most likely. Interestingly it has 2x SD which suits me. Guessing no external SSD thiugh? Not much cheaper than the full monty camera, so only the size/weight/cost vs features will decide.

Thank you so much for addressing "buyer's remorse" and giving your thoughts. It helps... a little :-) Keep up the great work. If you still have the gh7 on loan, can you tell me what the shutter angle range is? The G9M2 has a range of 11 to 357 degrees; I'm hoping the GH7 can go up to 360 degrees like the GH5s can.

I would have felt buyer's remorse if I had bought the G9ii before the GH7 for sure. But, since I'm still shooting with my Sony FX30, I'm in good shape. But, the new features of the GH7 are fantastic for filmmakers. Personally, I don't shoot slow motion hardly if ever. But, the internal raw, the 32-bit audio, the LUMIX Lab app, and of course newly added PDAF, the GH7 is definitely a no-brainer. And I've wanted to go back to Panasonic for its skin tones. Sony always requires work on the skin tones more often than not. I'm not ready to jump to LUMIX, yet. But, when I am, the GH7 is in my sights.

Does the GH7 have the pre burst mode? My GH6 doesn't have it but my G7 did. I miss it on the GH6 and I miss the 2x/4x digital zoom. Ex tele is nice but the drop in megapixel is unfortunate. 90 pct of my shots are still images with some 30 to 60 second video clips of wildlife. Can't decide which is a better upgrade for me g9II or GH7.

I was a g9 shooter that didn’t lust after the gh5 and the tradition continues now that I have the g9ii… I hope compatibility with the 32 bit adapter is added through firmware, but have a feeling it will cause I will help sell more adapters. I guess if I’m honest, I wish the flip up screen could be added through firmware. lol.

Is 32 bit audio recording with xlr possible with the G9 ii or only with the GH7

According to the website Camera Decision(Can't Confirm), there are a couple of noteable photo differences between G9ii and GH7. No Focus Stacking or Post Focus mode on GH7. However you can take still pictures while recording on GH7 but not on G9ii. Thought I'd bring it up since I haven't seen anyone mention it. Maybe this can be confirmed or denied by people that have or had the preproduction camera.

As usual, great video. GH7 makes sense IF you edit on Final Cut.

Thank you very much for the work and 2 important questions: 1° Do you think that the G9 MKII can last 5H/6H in 4K 50p non-stop (sports show) especially with an external power supply and at a temperature below 26° maximum? 2° What power supply should we use with the DMW-DCC18 GH7 coupler if we want to record on an SSD with the GH7..? Nobody talks about it And the G9MKII has a grip to double the autonomy, not GH7.. you didn't say it here. Also the G9 MKII does not need CFexpress and therefore has 2 identical SD slots = less expensive Thank you for your reply

I thought both have the same autofocus in 4 k 120 fpc, but surprised that g9 || have face autofocus and gh7 doesnt(. Is it both of them in that mode record 420 or 422?

Last october, I sold my GH5 II to get a G9 II. It's IBIS is incredible and now AFC is very good. So the only thing I was looking for when the GH7 announceme't was made is Internal ND Filters... So I think I'll probably keep my current camera until GH8 offers it

Thank you for the video! To be honest, I always wanted that big upgrad to my GH5. When the GH6 came out there was no real reason to upgrade and I was really disappointed. Now I needed for a project an upgrade and went with the G9m2 and now after two months they come with the GH7. G9m2 was not what I was hoping for. To many minor bugs, not the best low light ect. To be honest I think mft cameras are at it's peak! What else should they include in the next GH8? I think I am now ready to switch to full rame. No reason to stay for me...

Very interesting. Are there record time limitation on G9ii?

Image quality of the GH6 seems slightly better than the GH7. As a casual shooter I do more photos than video even with my GH5, I would prefer the GH7 over the G9ii simply because of than LCD style of GH7, even though I like the form factor of G9!!

I've got the G9II and love it (except for the preamps with an external mic which is a real problem), but if I hadn't already bought one and was deciding between the two, the active cooling on the GH7 would actually be a strike AGAINST it. Don't the fan openings mean that it isn't weather sealed in the same way? Or am I mistaken? Seems a pretty important factor if you're shooting a lot outside...

Do you have any opinion on something I keep hearing about - that the OG, non-PDAF sensor is just 'better'? People who love the GH6, S5, etc., seem to love those over the new versions.

Hi, I want to upgrade my G9 to the mark II and I absolutely need flawless automatic photo transfer to phone / tablet which I can't figure out with the Mk1. I can't find anywhere if this camera can do it? My dad has a nikon Z something that does it perfectly well and I need this feature for work. Apparently the S9 does it too but I want a grip on my camera and don't want to change the MFT lenses I already have. ( 12-60 ,42.5 and 100-300 ) TLDR : does the G9 II have good automatic wireless automatic photo transfer to phone / computer? Thanks for the review now I know I don't need the GH7 at least :) Edit : maybe I should keep the G9mk1 and buy the S9 specifically for my work..?

Yeah, at this point, most of what I do I’ve gotten used to using the AF in manual, only using the auto focus to get initial focus. But I do agree that the GH7 is what the GH6 should’ve been but at this point with an uncertain economic Future, I’m just sort of seeing it as a luxury. Now, if it’s low light capability, is a lot better then it may be worth it if some of my main clients are sure to return.

Great 📸!!!🎉... Now, it's time for Panasonic to take advantage of this moment and create some Fast AF (f/0.9) Primes Lenses for the m43 system, like some affordable Lumix 12/17/25/40/50mm f/0.9 AF Primes Lenses, to pair with the Lumix GH7 for professional environment. By doing that, I think even the Canon C70 or the Sony Fx3/30 users would switch to the Lumix GH7... Fast Primes Autofocus Lenses selection for such great camera 📸, now is the only problem, to find some on the m43 system, because it didn't exist yet

How is the low light, please do a good test

S9 or G9ii which one would you recommend to shoot sharp dance videos?

I own the G9ii and I shot several times slo-mo 300 fps, 1080p, no problem, excellent results. what's frustrating about my G9ii is that the montor often shows the preview/image upside down when it's tilted out. I have to take the batteri out and in several times before it correct itself...and that's kind of frustrating.

Hi is Dynamic Range Boost switched on automatically on the G9II, like it is on the GH7, and is it the same parameters.

I have GH6 and GH5S as well as two Ninja's so can record ProRes or ProRes RAW from both of them. Would be nice to have 32bit float audio in the video file so no sync afterwards but have a Zoom F3 now so that is covered. I like features of both and for any new camera would want something better. Not sure the GH7 offers much more than I already have now. Have thought of upgrading the GH5S to the S5IIX better low light , maybe, but since I shoot 60P the full frame of S5IiX is now an APS-C camera !!. Don't now use continuous AF so not likely to change with what I shoot. Will see what LUMIX do for the S1H update.

Hi brother Shane. I am new to camera. I dont have any experience about the camera .between gh 7 and gh9 which one you recommend brother?thank you God bless you all.

I’m photo first shooter, who is trying to get into video. No remorse getting the G9ii when I did. I actually prefer the smaller GX/GM bodies, but having a larger body for longer tele lenses or when using OCF is really nice ergonomically. Still any new m43 camera is a good thing, now just give us a smaller body!

i wish they'd do fewer models and focus on refinement with all the features instead of crippling every segment with "almost-perfect" and forcing upgrades just to have a specific function. like 3 form factors and a pro and budget line would be perfect. The market is too crowded with junk. Its also ridiculous that its $1000 more than an S5iiX...and just as heavy. The whole pont of MFT is weight saving, otherwise just get FF.

Thank you ! I’ve been trying to get my friend into mft this will help convince him 😂

Hey Shane, is it hypocritical to think Lumix does a firmware update auto detect features like the GH7? I’ll take my G9ii at this point as I shoot mainly still very little video.

@GeekyNerdyTechy Same sensor in GH7 and G9M2 or not? Confusing info from Panasonic.

If I'm not wrong, you only can shoot raw to an ssd. The g9ii can do the same. (to a ninja) And nobody has reported heating issues with the g9ii. (except for continuous 120p). So besides he 32 bit (I'd prefer an external recorder for that)... what's the main reason to buy the gh7?

The big differentiator for me, also makes the GH7 even heavier, and more expensive, is the 32 bit float audio, which requires the new XLR unit. According to Panasonic information that unit is only compatible with the GH7. I don't know if there is a hardware limitation that means the G9 II cannot ever use the new unit, or if it is just a marketing decision, but for now it seems, the G9 II will not be getting that audio upgrade, and for many people, myself included, it will be the audio that is the deciding factor. I will have to look closer at the slow motion issue, because slow motion is important to me, but I suspect that in practice the G9 II advantage is relatively small. I have had a savings account named G9 II for a few months now, but I have already renamed it GH7. I have no intention of selling my G9, GH5 II, and GH5s, as they are fabulous cameras that still serve me well, and mean it doesn't matter if it takes two or three years before I can finally get the GH7, but my trusty G9, I suspect, will remain my smaller travel stills shooter. I love that camera to death, and the GH5 II is no slouch either. But with the GH7, just like the GH4 in its day, just hits it for a six. It is a slam dunk home run of a camera, it will bring a wave of buyers back to the format, and that is good for both Panny boy and Olympus. I want to see Olympus get a few lens sales, because I love my Olympus lenses, and so have a vested interest in seeing the company thriving again. There is an Olympus 90mm Macro and a 75mm f1.8 somewhere in my purchasing future. And from Lumix I have the Leica 9mm f1.7, and just maybe, one day, the 10-25 and 25-50mm f1.7 zooms on my wish list. The MFT dilemma is that there is so much MFT goodness to buy, and so little money to spread around.

Sound sensible video, thanks. But Panasonic should have at least signalled ahead their intention of releasing two such similar cameras.

Glad to hear the gh7 has a new chip and not the same as the g9 II, sounds like you were given bad info…I saw the video this morning where you inquired with the panny rep dude and he corrected that it is new. I was glad to see that it’s backside illuminated, but I certainly would’ve liked it more if it had been stacked as well.

hey man! if I speedboost either of these cameras what happens to the AF?

In some ways Panasonic must assume there are enough buyers/demand to release the GH6, G9II, and GH7 rather than just one GH6 as the only updated and remaining M4/3 product. If so, hope they also continue to develop new lenses and make a L to M4/3 speedbooster adapter

G9II missing time code. Nobody has mentioned it, but GH6 has it so assuming GH7 does as well. Plugs in to sync port.

Does the G9II have the DR boost function of the GH7?

I need some clarification on the 120FPS autofocus. Are you saying GH7 can't autofocus at 120fps? What is the max FPS for autofocus? I know the GH6/7 can't autofocus at 300fps, but I would've thought that changing the GH7 to a 120FPS codec would still allow some version of autofocus...?

When Birding which one is good G9 mkii or GH7.