The Cheaper Fujifilm X100VI Alternative No One Is Talking About...

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The Fujifilm X100VI is an amazing camera, BUT it's fairly expensive and very hard to get hold of at the moment. This Panasonic Lumix GX9, on the other hand, is almost half the price, has a bunch of similar features and can be found in abundance on the used market. So, is this the cheaper Fujifilm X100VI alternative you've been searching for?
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Panasonic Lumix GX9 - @0:24
The Price - @0:54
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@mj_1446 2 күн бұрын

Panasonic really needs to put real-time LUT into MFT cameras. I bet the sales are gonna skyrocket

@michaeld5888 Күн бұрын

Skyrocketing sales is not something likely in the camera industry. Looking at a camera dealer page there is no Panasonic without a hump on the top apart from the full frame S9 which is where their interest really lies. Comparing as done in this article a contemporary camera with what are obsolete cameras seems a bit of a stretch. A comparison camera to the Fuji X100 VI as a contemporary compact could be the Leica D'Lux 8 with an old sensor which is pretty much the same price but lacking in many features.

@taylordearman Күн бұрын

I feel like Panasonic could really hit the sweet spot for a large group of people with a thoughtfully refreshed GX9. Give me a small form factor camera with solid photo and video specs, evf, phase detection af, and real time luts and I'll be so so happy. Open-gate could be the cherry on top. I currently bounce between Fuji x100v and Nikon Z, but would happily swap both for something like that. "all i want is the perfect camera"

@Photo0021 2 күн бұрын

I adored my GX85. The GX9 is a nice little step up from that but they're both wonderful little cameras.

@noichiboy Күн бұрын

the world needs a mft compact camera comeback

@strangnet 2 күн бұрын

I bought that exact combination from MPB just the other week, for about €810. It’s not the cheapest combination but I feel it will keep me happy for years to come. My main goal was to find a portable, reasonably priced, feature rich camera with good quality images and I think it definitely ticks all those boxes.

@eduvanv 2 күн бұрын

but the same one NEW with the 3 kit lenses for 850 euro

@strangnet 2 күн бұрын

@@eduvanv where? Are there camera stores selling the GX9 new?

@eduvanv 20 сағат бұрын

@@strangnet Fnac in Belgium, it's out of stock as of now, bought it 8 months ago or so

@strangnet 20 сағат бұрын

@@eduvanv well, probably won't be in stock anymore then.

@stub8213 2 күн бұрын

GX9 successor with the S9's LUT button would surely be a success for Lumix. I'd definitely buy it.

@orangorill 2 күн бұрын

Same here. Got a GX80 and an S5; the former lacks features and the latter is too big. If they could somehow found a middle ground (in either mount), I'd get it immediately.

@station-7 2 күн бұрын

Shame there’d be no inbuilt ND but a LUT button on a camera like this would be awesome.

@TomCalton 2 күн бұрын

YES! Add a built-in in ND, better AF features and improved IBIS and I'm so there!

@stub8213 2 күн бұрын

@@orangorill yes agree that would be perfect. The GX80 is fantastic though, of my three MFT cameras it is the one that is with me the most often.

@NetvoTV 2 күн бұрын

Why you want the LUT button, do you change different look a lot during a shooting? Just try to know more people's shooting style

@cyruschung196 2 күн бұрын

I own both X100F and GX9. Has been using the GX9 for the past 4 years, an absolute underdog I must say. Have been using 2 lenses only: The Leica 25mm f1.4 is a gem and the Olympus 12mm f2 is very sharp. The GX9 is arguably more professional than the X100F. If you love B&W, the L.Monochrome D profile on the GX9 is stunning, better than ACROS on X100F, not on the Leica level yet but the style really stands out. Sometimes you can’t tell if it’s taken by film or GX9.

@hidoisensei 2 күн бұрын

I bought this same camera used (but essentially in new condition) with the additional 45-150mm lens from B&H back in August of 2020 for $382 US. Camera prices these days are insane.

@MrJed_s 2 күн бұрын

@@hidoisensei I paid almost the same for a kit with 12-32 around the same price. Maybe it was bad timing of Panasonic to cancel all of their compact RF style offerings and focus on behemoth flagships.

@nkb11 2 күн бұрын

I have a GX80, pretty much similar to GX9, the 16mp sensor being the only big difference. The prices of both used GX9 and the GX80 are going up in the last year since the Fuji-rangefinder-mania. I got mine for 300eur with 12-32, now the body only is selling for 400eur... I found the 20mm 1.7 for less than half of today's prices... Regarding specs the GX80 vs GX9 there are no big differences, and the 2x used price for GX9 is hard to justify just for 16 vs 20mpx sensor difference. The GX80 is a great budged every day carry camera paired with a 12-32 kit lens (surprisingly sharp) and a 20mm 1.7 for night time. That 20mm is crazy sharp lens...don't mind the slower focusing... A little bit of playing with picture styles can give you nice SOOC jpegs in colour and especially B&W (L.monochrome+orange filter), not like the Fuji, but still really great. Anyone with a tight budget considering an EDC street camera should put the GX80/85 in the top 3 choices...

@jacobterrazas3147 2 күн бұрын

Fellow GX85/GX80 user, it's crazy that this camera has gone up in value. I wish Panasonic was watching that market, an updated GX camera would be an immediate buy for me.

@AgentStarke 2 күн бұрын

I hope Panasonic releases an updated one of these with phase detect AF. Also I think 20MP is more than enough. I've seen incredible stills from the A7SIII, and that only has 12MP.

@iggytse 2 күн бұрын

I’ve been trying to get one on the used market in Australia without luck. I think what happened was when Olympus sold the camera division to omd no one bought them new until it got insanely discounted. So people who did get them cheap are not letting them go, especially now you can’t get a m43 rangefinder style body anymore.

@donovanchin 20 сағат бұрын

There’s actually one on EBay right now.

@iggytse 18 сағат бұрын

@@donovanchin none located in Australia. One new open box from China.

@ape00ng Күн бұрын

DONT TALK ABOUT IT! Now every other alternatives will be hyped up and every scalper will jack their prices up. $100 camera should stay $100, not $1000.

@AnnaVahtera 2 күн бұрын

I've had the GX9 for a few years now, and I love it so much. I usually pair it with the Panasonic 20mm/1.7 or my various vintage lenses.

@cameronm5248 2 күн бұрын

A shame panasonic abandoned this series.

@beameup64 2 күн бұрын

I'm an Olympus user and I bought a E-PL 10 Pen and am amazed by its performance. I have a dozen m4/3 mount lenses.

@alex-reay 2 күн бұрын

Yep, long term E-M1 II user here, I bought an E-PL10 a month ago and can't believe it! It's not quite as quick as the EM1 but it outperforms my E-M5 II, a little gem.

@beameup64 2 күн бұрын

@@alex-reay I ordered the original E-M1. I then bought the E-M5ii which proved to be superior. The E-PL 10 Pen was bought from Japan recently and it is also impressive.

@tomCGNpics 2 күн бұрын

Compared to the Fuji X 100 V the GX9 was a clear winner, and was already much older. Now the VI has made major improvements (IBIS,…) and should be the clear better camera in terms of specs. But you‘re right it‘s actually not that much better looking on real world use cases. I bought the GX9 more than 2 years ago, used for less than 500€. And it is still my everyday cam beside the G9ii. Especially together with the Panaleica 15mm 1.7 this is a great camera. Being a pretty tall guy the tilting EVF is a huge benefit as I can easily make pictures in Rolleiflex style. Love it! Even though the Fuji X 100 VI is also pretty compelling to me. I‘ll wait for the GX9 successor from Panasonic. The S9 is clearly not the answer.

@AndyLSB 2 күн бұрын

Oh yeah the GX9 is a beast, I went for the GX85 (previous model) and have that same exact 20mm F1.7 mkII and I still use it along side my A7IV, S5II, GH6 and rest of my cameras, it’s a beast and hidden gem if you might say, I sold it once around 2 years ago and bought another one like 5months later because I missed it so much, best $300 I’ve spent on camera gear.

@corot33 Күн бұрын

Thank you for the video. Great camera. I bought it new with the 12-60mm kit lens. I love the camera. I also own the Fuji x100v bought on release day before the hype. The one advantage the Fuji as is one can shoot from the hip on the street with better results. The autofocus system is better. However, I love the Panasonic for the tilting viewfinder and the ability to use very small lenses. The 35-100f4 a great lens for distance and so small. Keep up the good work

@wasylbakowsky5199 2 күн бұрын

Thank you Tom, I really enjoy your videos about alternative deals. As far as the LUTS craze goes, I find my hands full getting my camera set up right, composition, and focussing. I have all the time in the world for post-processing, so yeah, nah...nuts to LUTS

@Secretweapondoze 2 күн бұрын

I have this, the Panasonic G100 and the Canon M6m2…The g100 with a Leica Lens is hands down the winner. Super small, super compact, super light, super quality, you can’t go wrong. The other options were heavier and this GX9 doesn’t have a mic port. All of them are great but that G100 knocked it out of the park.

@coxbright Күн бұрын

But how is the G100 with the flip out screen and no IBIS, and only one proper wheel?

@Blackbirddc 2 күн бұрын

Love my GX85. Still super viable these days despite coming out 8 years ago. Super fun camera that I use to relieve my GAS. Also a decent video camera.

@webcastdude 2 күн бұрын

the 40 MP x100vi sensor is very useful for street photography; it gives you the resolution to crop/re-frame after taking the picture.

@alex-chicago-80 2 күн бұрын

I have GX8 and it's definitely an under the radar little street camera, and with a 14mm pancake, it's definitely pocketable.

@stevewhiteley9249 Күн бұрын

I’ve been using this for several years with the Leica 15mm lens for several years and it has a lot going for it. I would quite like an update with a newer sensor and PDAF. A better resolution sensor and screen wouldn’t go amiss. But it’s a good setup, feels really premium.

@TheCruisinCrew 2 күн бұрын

I would prefer the predecessor, the GX8 is slightly heavier, but it's weather sealed and has a microphone jack as well as a fully articulated screen... most of the other features are the same.

@thehobnob 2 күн бұрын

Yeah, in some ways the GX9 is a weird “side-grade” rather than a straight upgrade

@zerofox3d 2 күн бұрын

I picked up a mint GX85 on FB marketplace recently for 320UKP, absolute steal and the 14-42 is a tiny gem.

@HansLiao 2 күн бұрын

I'm taking very good care of my 6-year-old GX9, I'm still waiting for Pany to release its successor. Buying the camera is the best decision I've ever made.

@johnpalmer9839 Күн бұрын

On the subject of film simulations, although it's not as simple as selecting something from a list, you can adjust the contrast, saturation, noise reduction and colors within the different styles to fine tune things to get extremely close to different film choices.

@ethanpod8139 2 күн бұрын

Tom I just sold my lx100 ii which is one of my fave alternatives. My x100 vs my lx100 ii was just as fun. the next thing you should definitely buy is the lx100 ii as its pretty much a gx9 but with 17mp and an AMAZING f1.7-2.8 zoom lens. I only sold it due to my needing money for other things and I already am regretting it!!!

@paullafleur6112 2 күн бұрын

Oh no, you sold a perfectly capable Leica D-Lux 8, haha. I bought a LX100 ii a few weeks ago and am very much enjoying it so far. Hope you can get your hands on another one. They are quit nice indeed

@9Mtikcus 2 күн бұрын

nice video, but, they are different cameras for different customers Leaf shutter (and the benefits when working with flash) on the Fuji and built in ND filter are things that any MILC just can't do Panasonic colours just can't compete with Fuji film simulations out of the camera (granted subjective) But really if you want a small pocketable camera this camera or the Fuji X-e series is a good option

@fthprodphoto-video5357 2 күн бұрын

The GX9 combined with 1.4-1.2 prime lenses or the Panasonic 25-50mm 1.8 is one incredible camera for sure ! I love mine.

@philippedugout2278 2 күн бұрын

Nice review, hopefully a successor or an om system pen f may come 🙏

@TomCalton 2 күн бұрын

I'd love to see either!

@DitishetNieuwsOMB Күн бұрын

I had a GX85. Was great. The GX9 is probably better. But given the fact that the 85 was already great... I have no doubts.

@rollingtroll 2 күн бұрын

I find that the images of the Lumix (and many a Panasonic camera) look a little harsh/contrasty compared to the Fuji. I also can't help but wonder; X100T? X100F?

@milkyway6080 2 күн бұрын

I got an Olympus Pen E-P7 with low shutter count (595 actuations). No viewfinder but I spent about €200, whenever the viewfinder is needed there's the E-M10 IV or the cheap external viewfinder recommended by MarkusPix. The front dial is cool

@willfudge8131 2 күн бұрын

I used to have my own version of this to satisfy the fuji sized hole in my heart after I sold my X100T. Olympus EM10 mkii with the 20mm f1.7. Took it on a trip and it was great if not for the messed up bubble in the viewfinder (bought on ebay). Now im thinking about the 26mm of 28mm lenses for my Z6 to replicate the small form factor for everyday

@nicholassmith7723 2 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed the GX8 body when I tried it out. The build quality and EVF were great, but I couldn't justify having that camera and a whole new suite of lenses when I already have the Sony A7CII. It was marginally lighter for m4/3 compared to full frame, but the difference was negligible imo.

@pascualsurfer1764 2 күн бұрын

I bought a brand new one with the 12-32 mm "classic" lense for 556 euros just 2 years ago ! Prices became crazy !!! This "against" video is a little hard, i guess the Fuji and the gx9 don't play in the same division.... But the gx9 still take good pictures in 2024. It's a light weight and small camera. You can put it in your pocket, it's great for streephotography.

@errole Күн бұрын

Is it weather sealed?

@SrCordeiro 2 күн бұрын

Those used prices for the GX9 are also crazy! I just got one last week on the local used market, in very good condition, with 3 batteries and grip for 430 eur which I consider a fair price for such a camera.

@izzatIHH55 2 күн бұрын

Right, seeing the price at more than 750 is mind boggling

@ndviet92 2 күн бұрын

Owning both GX9 and X-T30 II and to me the GX9 doesn't lag behind in most of my use cases. It even beats the Fuji in several circumstances, such as when I actually need more DoF while no need to slow down on aperture (taking shots of small stuffs in a tight-spaced exhibition for example). Lumix's red and blue do look really poppy when paired with Leica M43 lenses and I really like how the images come out. Monochrome is great too. For downsides, autofocus system is aged, misses quite often. EVF is rather bad in bright light conditions. For now I'm more into Fuji's film sim so I'm gonna part way with the GX9. Really hope that Panasonic makes a successor to this great camera.

@englematic Күн бұрын

I main a Panasonic GX85 with a panny\leica 15mm 1.7 and it is my favorite camera.

@kuroexmachina Күн бұрын

ppl already talked so much about this cam being the x100 alternative. tbh, it just doesnt cut it

@HansWahlgren_Stureby Күн бұрын

Why not consider the Fujifilm X-E3 with the 27mm pancake as an alternative to the X100 VI?

@KY-ly3eh Күн бұрын

I am all in for a 422 10bit GX/GM size m43 camera. GH7 is too big, lens for s9 too. I would love to see kerping m43 compact and versatile.

@FlyingFrankFan 2 күн бұрын

Available new with a Panasonic 12-60 zoom for around $1000 in the US.

@reeshmalms6686 Күн бұрын

Panasonic should update their compact rangefinder lineups, GX10 and LX100ii with updated G9ii sensor, Real time lut feature and weather sealing. The LX100iii can include leaf shutter and ND filters. Perfect EDC camera. And imagine they include a deactivatable IR filter for fun infra-red photography!! Perfecto..!! Common lumix

@cellphonehistorian1491 2 күн бұрын

Well, if you have a tighter budget the g100 or g100d can get 85% of what gx9 does for about half of the gx9 price

@foteeto Күн бұрын

Panasonic/OM have an opportunity to make an X100/GRIII killer with M43 imo. They just need to redesign the GX9 and Pen cameras.. idk why they’re sleeping on it

@whatsgood001 2 күн бұрын

I wanted this camera but instead got a lumix lx7 for the only reason that I didn’t want to invest in additional lenses 😁

@TomCalton 2 күн бұрын

Nice! Are you enjoying it?

@nelsonZeledon Күн бұрын

I just traded my Canon RP for this camera. I’m happy so far with the look of the camera. Black tape over all logos and non black areas to make it look Seksi. If the prices are getting high on these I’d rather sell tho. Hehe 😈

@timpriestley8997 Күн бұрын

The GX8 was just as good, as they dropped some good specs on the GX9

@jeez0r 2 күн бұрын

that evf is utter crap tho , otherwise great camera . the 35-100 lens on this is awesome

@strangnet 2 күн бұрын

Sure, it’s not best of the best but it’s far from utter crap. It gets the job done pretty decently.

@MichaelGerrard Күн бұрын

No one is talking about the GX9 and other GX models? I wish that were true. The second hand price for them has shot theough the roof in the last couple of years. Even the old GX1 is pricy now!

@salat 2 күн бұрын

Huh, just had a look - I paid €674 for a brand new one with 12-32 kit lens from Amazon in March 2021. Used price seems to go up, just like the Fujies - rotfl..

@LorenzBarcelona 2 күн бұрын

Why not just buy a used older generation x100f or x100v for around the same price? Seems like a closer alternative

@an7o1ne 10 сағат бұрын

By the way, wtf are thoose MPB prices ? The kit GX9 + 12-32 + 35-100 + 25 + 2nd battery is litterally under 800€, new.

@matthieuzglurg6015 2 күн бұрын

I'd say that though the GX9 is a great camera, it would generally not be my go-to Lumix body for a rangefinder design. I would most likely prefer either the GX80/85 for the much cheaper price and slightly better ergos (to my eye). One thing that I really don't like about either the GX9 or the GX80 though, is really the viewfinder. It's a 16:9 TFT panel which was really made for camcorders, but are absolutely not meant to display a 4:3 image for photography. They are seemingly high res, but contrast ratio is really not that good and overall they are not a great experience. Also, the microphone port is lacking on both of those. The GX7 exists, but is still using the same formula as the GX80, and the GX80 is much better looking. If you're okay with a slightly taller camera than the X100VI (only by a few mm), but you want a camera body that is still affordable and has all the qualities of the GX9 (including the tilting EVF, 20MP sensor and great video, newer DFD AF ect) but you don't want to make compromises on the viewfinder as you want a large OLED one, and you want to be able to use external microphones to properly take advantage of that nice video : Look no further than the Lumix GX8. This camera really is a hidden gem. Think of it as Lumix's more practical equivalent of the Olympus Pen F.

@Visual_Ghoul 2 күн бұрын

I sold 2 to pay for an O-M5 for £699. I wanted a usable viewfinder

@rickyleung2576 2 күн бұрын

So are we gonna keep looking for "X100 alternatives" by digging through every single old mirrorless?

@georgemahlum6542 2 күн бұрын

"Digging through every single old mirrorless". seems a bit over statement being He only mentioned one camera!

@impulsesystems Күн бұрын

Other KZfaqrs are doing it too. See the Ricoh GR* videos, for example.

@enriquetoso Күн бұрын

For that price, I would go for a Pentax KP.

@tommynguyen8620 16 сағат бұрын

Hardly an alternative when it has a smaller MFT sensor, no OVF to use, and very different handling feel/build. When you can pickup a used X100F or so for about the same price? I wouldnt call it a true alternative to the x100 line.

@NetvoTV 2 күн бұрын

How about Ricoh GRIII?

@busydadscooking001 2 күн бұрын

A good camera that's well know in the MFT community. But while it may be cheap vs the fuji, it's still selling used for about the same price it was new .... ;)

@jim_bocho 2 күн бұрын

Don’t you need to consider the crop factor also for the aperture? That would make the Fuji come ahead there.

@TomCalton 2 күн бұрын

In terms of depth of field, yes, this has a contributing effect. But in terms of light entering the camera, that is unaffected by the crop.

@jim_bocho 2 күн бұрын

@@TomCalton Ah, didn’t know that. Thanks for the clarification ✌️

@MrJed_s 2 күн бұрын

@@TomCalton it certainly is affected by the crop, "f/1.7" means "focal length" / 1.7, and focal length (for a given angle of view) is directly tied to sensor size. What doesn't change is exposure settings, but that's not the same as light gathered and overall noise.

@ZappaBlues 2 күн бұрын

This is NOT inexpensive used, especially in Canada. Some are asking more for this than it cost new to get it in this country 🙁

@TomCalton 2 күн бұрын

No one is saying it's inexpensive, just that this is an alternative that is cheaper. $900 is still a lot of money for most people, but cameras are expensive.

@mozambiquehere239 Күн бұрын

hope Panasonic can make new GX10

@603gts Күн бұрын

The GX9's evf is awful. The swivel makes it worse. I shot it using only the back screen.

@jukeboxjohnnie 2 күн бұрын

its not easy to find at all and some sell it more expensive than it was new. Panasonic should have done a GX10 instead of rubbish like the S9..

@Mr.ReanuKeeves Күн бұрын

I'm not sure where you got the "no one is talking about" 🥴 This camera is pretty known.

@GemmaHentsch Күн бұрын

F2 on aps-c has far more light gathering ability than an f1.7 aps-c lens… Where are the analog controls that is part of the key appeal of the x100 series? Where are the film simulations? How is this anything like an x100 series aside from size?

@GemmaHentsch Күн бұрын

Also it looks ugly as anything else on the market…

@lwwells 20 сағат бұрын

Why not just get an X-E4 then? 🤷

@NikolayMatyushev 2 күн бұрын

20mm is extremely sharp but notoriously slow to focus lens. Any other lens would be much faster.

@TomCalton 2 күн бұрын

Pick your poison, right?

@NikolayMatyushev 2 күн бұрын

@@TomCalton please don't regard it as criticism, I 'm just noting that any other lens would be even faster to focus.

@jerry.cray.. 2 күн бұрын

This camera does not serve the same market of the x100v. The lack of optical viewfinder was an immediate no for me (aesthetically and for my personal use), and that’s before we get into any internals. I did like the changeable lens option though, which is why I got the Xpro2, something I think better compares to what a potential x100v customer is looking for.

@jerry.cray.. 2 күн бұрын

Also no exposure dials.

@jacobterrazas3147 2 күн бұрын

X100 series customer here, i think you're underestimating the market, who wants the Fuji, and why. When I decided I wanted a small everyday carry camera a year or so ago the V was already hard to get and wayyy out of my price budget. All the features of the X100VI are nice but my main focus simply boiled down to something I could take with me for everyday usage. Don't really care that much for the optical viewfinder, leaf shutter, or the manual controls. All those things are nice to have but not essential for my needs. What does interest me the most is the SOC jpgs. I love my current GX85 but that's the main gap, so I've had a x100VI on pre-order for months, but that delivery date keeps getting pushed back. I'm still looking forward to getting one (if I ever do) but if Panasonic releases an updated version of a GX series camera or if new pancake lenses come out for the S9, then I'm perfectly happy to go with one of those cameras.

@jerry.cray.. Күн бұрын

@@jacobterrazas3147 what you’ve described is a camera that was out of the price range you were willing to pay and had a bunch of features you didn’t care for. That means you’re not its target market. It can have things that you like about it and willing to pay for and you still not be what you’re really looking for. It sounds like you found the camera that was more aligned with what you needed and cared about. I liked the x100v all except for the price that I could not afford, so an actual comparable alternative for me was the X-Pro 2 used. To me, a defining feature of the rangefinder film cameras were literally the rangefinder optical viewfinder and the exposure dials. The Lumix has neither of those, so it was an immediate no for me regardless of any other features. But it is a cool compact camera nonetheless!

@isthatxavier92 13 сағат бұрын

No Luts, no competitor.

@reek75 2 күн бұрын

F1.7 mft < f2 apsc

@balboa0621 2 күн бұрын

Less than half a stop, though. Close enough.

@chrisbrown6432 Күн бұрын

You cannot buy this in New Zealand.

@neglectedloves 2 күн бұрын

TBH it's far from being a real alternative! The MFT sensor IMHO horrible in low light, has a way smaller resolution and its newer version doesn't bring any substantial updates either... I had it and was only disappointed. Too bad that the successor misses a great chance to stand up against Fuji 🤷🏻‍♂️

@TomCalton 2 күн бұрын

Out of interest, have you tried it like for like in low light conditions?

@neglectedloves 2 күн бұрын

⁠@@TomCalton sorry, what do you mean by "like for like" I had two MFT cameras and both were equally horrible in low light. APS-C seems to handle noise so much better... in my experience.

@prinzexisalowqualityytber 2 күн бұрын

Tom, no no NO PLEASE NO, THE PRICES ITS RAISING, AHHHH

@TomCalton 2 күн бұрын

🤣

@jonlouis2582 7 сағат бұрын

Maybe where you live, here it's about the same price.

@Steven205 2 күн бұрын

No don't tell everyone i need the prices to stay low. 😆

@welewi1125 2 күн бұрын

I put my GX9 on sale for 500€ on ebay in Germany a couple of days agowith a butt load of lenses, including the 20mm pancake, and no one is buying it 😅 It breaks my heart watching this video because I know I will miss it. I want to get a sony a6400 or a6600. Sensor size, autofocus and lowlight performance are the reasons why I want to part from m43.

@vietaminb 2 күн бұрын

Hi, wo kann ich dein Angebot finden? Ich wäre sehr interessiert :)

@welewi1125 Күн бұрын

@@vietaminb sry es hat sich erledigt, Kamera wurde heute verkauft. Sorry 😔

@quinnzyker6521 2 күн бұрын

Sees price: fuck. Welp. Something to save up for

@jacobterrazas3147 2 күн бұрын

Look into the GX85, nearly the same setup but half the price of the GX9. It's 16mp instead of 20mp but it's still an amazing everyday carry camera. I've created some of my favorite images I've ever shot on that camera.

@martinpickard5818 2 күн бұрын

Get a Fuji xe 1/2/3…..same price,Fuji experience…..

@bagzhansadvakassov1093 2 күн бұрын

Quit this bs. It is not. Even xe series are not x100. Evf, ovf, and most importantly WR.

@aleksandars9254 Күн бұрын

Bro... there are no recipes in Lumix... lol

@GrimYak 2 күн бұрын

The PenF is a better alternative

@strangnet 2 күн бұрын

And close to twice the price if you find one.

@Stephen.Bingham Күн бұрын

Perhaps worth noting that a f/2 lens on the APS-C sensor Fuji is equivalent - in terms of light gathering and depth of field rendering - to a f/1.4 on the Micro 4/3 Panasonic. So slightly better than the f/1.7 Panasonic not slightly worse as suggested in the video.

@donovanchin Күн бұрын

Good luck trying to find the GX9 "in abundance". They are also starting to be really hard to find.

@TomCalton 22 сағат бұрын

I've always found plenty of them on MPB, as you can see by the screen shot included in this video when I was discussing the price.

@buchsg 2 күн бұрын

for me you're comparing apples to oranges... gx9 lack of manual control, ovf, film simulations etc. not a bad camera but not the same user experience imo. panasonic lx100 would be a better alternative (and cheaper too)

@strangnet 2 күн бұрын

What lack of manual control are you referring to?

@buchsg 2 күн бұрын

@@strangnet i should had say physical control like aperture and speed dials...

@orokuzx 2 күн бұрын

@@strangnet I assume they mean physical controls, so the dials for shutter speed, iso and aperture you'd find on the X100VI, but you can set those up on custon dials on the GX9 anyway

@strangnet 2 күн бұрын

@@buchsg ok. Well, the front and back dials does that in the standard setting. Not even my fullframe 6D has dedicated dials specifically for A/S.

@buchsg 2 күн бұрын

@@strangnet yes but not the same, it's not like using a film camera like it is with the fuji