Introducing the new Panasonic Lumix G9II, the ultimate hybrid Micro 4/3 camera system.
Wrapped up in a new body design that is almost identical to the S5 II, the new G9 II packs tons of features for high-intensity sports and wildlife photographers as well as premium video features for filmmakers and hybrid shooters alike. Let’s take a look at the full spec list:
- 25MP CMOS Sensor w/ Dual Output Gain
- 5-axis in-body image stabilization w/ up to 8 stops of shake correction
- On-sensor phase detection (779 points)
- 3”, 1.84M dot flip-out touchscreen
- 3.86M dot OLED EVF w/ 0.8x magnification
- 60fps burst shooting with AF-C and electronic shutter (10fps w/ mechanical)
- 100MP high-res mode, now available in handheld mode
- Up to 5.8K Open Gate 4:2:0, C4K 4:2:2 10-bit w/ VLog
- ProRes 422 and 422 HQ recording to USB-C SSDs
- Full-sized HDMI
- USB-C power delivery, external SSD support
- Dual UHS-II SD Card slots
- Wifi & Bluetooth
- Same body design as the S5 II
- New LEICA Monochrome Colour Profile
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The G9 II combines its new body design, vastly improved autofocus system, fantastic stabilization and improved resolution and noise performance to provide an enticing option for hybrid shooters. We particularly love the inclusion of the new LEICA Monochrome colour profile that gives JPEG files brilliant tonality and contrast straight out-of-camera.
The camera serves as a great option for a variety of shooters, including but not limited to:
Wildlife photographers, who will appreciate the smaller overall package size when compared to similarly performant full-frame cameras. Phase-detect AF with great animal tracking in combination with speedy burst shooting and pre/post recording means that wildlife shooters will never miss the perfect shot.
Street photographers, who will be able to silently capture shots of people and buildings with fast and accurate AF, compose high-resolution, print-ready shots with the handheld sensor-shift 100MP mode and export JPEGs with excellent tonality and depth thanks to the new Leica Monochrome colour profile.
Single-shooter filmmakers, who can leverage the high-end video features brought over from the GH6 like 5.8K Open-Gate recording, native anamorphic lens support and external SSD recording via the USB-C port. For all but the most intensive video projects, or for scenes with very little available light, the G9 II fits the bill for up-and-coming video creators.
Check out some sample images below and visit McBain's YouTube channel for our full review!
Panasonic also announced a pair of new lenses today, the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm F2.8 Power O.I.S. and the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4-6.3 II ASPH. Both lenses feature newly designed optical elements as well as a Leica certification. To learn more and to place a pre-order today, visit mcbaincamera.com
