I've just upgraded G9 to FW 2.4 and I made a quick video test, which was quite challenging, and I have to say, the 1st impression is: WOW. AF works like a charm. I will run few more tests shortly, but I'm already considering switching G9 from MF to AF-C for recording all my videos. I also took few hundred photos while my 5 years old daughter couldn't stand still, and again, out of 500 photos I had only 2 out of focus. I selected 1-Area with large square, and then I enabled Human / Animal Detection, and I also had Eye / Face Detection ON. I could actually see the green box around my daughter's face, and the green cross lines never losing her nearest eye. For the photos I was using Olympus PRO 12-40 mm at f2.8 or f4 if it was too bright, ISO 200, SS 1/1000s (I live i tropics so the daylight is very bright). For the videos I used f4 to keep the randomly moving subject in focus. please do the FW upgrade and see if you can agree with my 1st impressions, that G9 AF got so good that it actually is usable in videos now.

I just picked up the G9 today. Updated the firmware to 2.4 and the kit lens to 1.3. Did some tests, and....fricken WOW. I love it. I never thought I would say "Panasonic" and "reliable autofocus" in the same sentence. Yet, here we are. I am so thrilled. At about 3:35, the sun was behind you which did not give the G9 much contrast to work with. As a result, I noticed there was more focus hunting in the background. Earlier when the sun was lighting the side of your face, I didn't see any focus hunting at all.

SHHHHHHH. This is a hidden secret of the G9. Nevertheless, a great demonstration of the G9's AF ability that is more realistic than other reviews online.

Will be interested to see this again if possible after the firmware update to bring it current to S5 or GH5II. Thanks for producing this and sharing.

Nice and positive video... Subscribed! Very beautiful environment too...

great video! I'm thinking of getting this camera. I already use sony a6000 though.

Very useful information, thanks! Nice color grade tho . Did you use any LUT?

This is the common AF trick on newer Lumix cameras.. sadly it's hard to do when you or the subject goes out of the frame, every time you have to re-acquire it. If you want to film yourself far from the camera same problem.. and the camera still lacks of "AF Custom Settings (Video)" option in the menu for speed and sensitivity like on any other Lumix.. btw the new G9 2.4 firmware will bring also better AF from Lumix S5 in June (in theory).

Great video. As you know I already subscribed. As a fellow KZfaqr and a fellow G9 owner.. I thank you!

Great content. If I watch it again, I'll be sure to slow it down a bit. You go way too fast for me...but it was worth the ride. :-)

Am I detecting a slight change in bokah as you move near and far which can appear as the background going soft then sharper?

it seems like background is shifting a lot to compensate micro adjustments caused by the movement of the subject in focus?? possibility?

50/60p and faster shutter speeds than usual also help, 24/25p are the worst for AF performance. The faster the shutter speed the better it seems to be able to judge edges. That doesnt fix pulsing in the background but should improve you being IN focus more. The sigma lenses seem to be the only real 'cure' for the pulsing.

So you think that if we use a 4k rather than a 1080p the AF would be faster?

I was expecting the gx9 we as getting the 2.4 too however it's like they have left the gx9 behind it's to bad since it has the same 20mp sensor

Looks good enough to me, most people who dont care or understand video wouldn't even notice as they followed a story. Just got a G9 in box for $900 AUD and super stoked as I have a lot of good lenses.

nice test, but you/we should not overestimate the focus-nailing too much, the human eye is also constantly focussing between center and backgroud. I you wouldn't have written the warning, I often did not recognise the focus shifts.Maybe because of my age, I am in a mild mood... Let's wait for the new firmware. Take care, greetings Uwe

First time on your channel. I had to stop after a minute to comment: toto je Slovensko, nie??

so there is a 2.5 update... had anyone tried if that fixes the autofocus? I'm a beginner and thinking about getting this camera used, but that autofocus pulsing would drive me insane...my phone can do better

Bro.. I've returned here to ask you if you could make a video with the new Firmware 2.4 and give us your opinion about it versus the 2.3.

It's not terrible, but still not good enough imo. I really, really hope, that Panasonic can improve their video-AF up to a level, which is at least close to Sony or Canon.

His most repeated phrase: "I don't know" :-)

I dont think the autofocus will be that great... I think the red box will be cool when recording

the autofocus for me is not bad not the best but is not bad is very usefull for 90% people

as a g9 user the autofocus is garbage. is it better than the gh5? yes but that's a very low bar. I love this camera but those that say it's good are lying to themselves.

Slow done the speech...............Thanks

Too much coffe sir