My gx7 does not have a languge option. Its in japanese. How can i fix this?

Since this camera doesn't have image stabilization What 23mm lens would you recommend. Thank you.

Hi, I am totally new to the photography as I used to enjoy taking photographs by mobile. Am planning to move form mobile to this Sony a6100 model. my main concern is that, as I am living in Finland and it is almost 4-5 months of snow. Does the harsh weather matters for this camera even if I take good care for this one? Or is there any tips about taking care of the camera from the cold and snowy weather of Finland?

You were and always will be the best reviewer out there, Maarten! I hope you are happy and healthy and having fun! (I sold off lots of gear, including my X-S10 and just picked up the X-S20 - after vacillating between X-T5, X-T50 and X-S20 - with the new 16-50 so am re-watching your excellent review). Thank you for all of your good work!

Very detailed and engaging review. Thank you sir!

Hi Maarten, even if this video is quite old, I still own my D850. Unfortunately the video AF is completely not usable, in my opinion ... Do you have suggestions to make it work? I think this camera is not discontinued, so I ask myself if there will ever be a firmware to fix this huge af bug .. in my mind the answer is "no" .. and in your? 😊 Thanks Andrea fm Italy 🇮🇹☺️

This is sad news for we who require in-depth plain language information that even a photo dummy like myself can understand... The photo review world will be a smaller place without you in it. Yes I am being selfish! I do understand all your reasons and find I have no answer to any of them. So many worthwhile things these days are going by the wayside, family units are weaker as parents work longer hours and spend less time encouraging their children... just to name one of so many things. I do hope you are proud of what you have given the newbies of this craft, the reviews I have watched have captivated, and educated like few others have managed. In short THANK YOU for being here when your insight was needed, joy to you ever more and a Very Merry Christmas, hoping the New Year brings good things to you and yours. Here in New Zealand there is a small light beginning to grow and that is a return to analogue film.... so do not despair that photography will go by the way of the Mammoth and sabretooth tiger many a fire begins from the smallest spark.....

Thanks once again Maarten, this series part 1 and 2 are the most understandable explanations of these mystifying terms for we who are beginning our journey into artful time capture. Having read a number of books I still found myself at a loss as to how, where and when these numbers, dials and tools make it easier for me to do what my mind tells me I want/need... Fantastic 👌

I love your slow, but steady pace that allows viewers time to understand a vast amount of content in relatively short period of time. Other creators would spend 1 hour explaining the same content, just because they fill up the video with unnecessary content. Keep up the great work 🙌

I am new to photography and your review of my first (just purchased) camera RX10 MK4 has been of so much help. Though not interested in video your in depth photo advise and review was easy (relatively :) easy to follow) I will just have to put it on a loop so I can cram all the info in my limited brain memory slot. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this review it will be in my "must have" list for some time to come. Kevin

Im probably a minority but I greatly pefer full size integrated vertical grip pro bodies. I was very disappointed to see the GFX 100 II lost the grip and went with a Frankenstein design. It's not really small like a 100S, but also not a full size pro body with a grip. The latter could have had a bigger or dual battery, and probably room for 2 CF express type B slots. Likely a package not that much bigger than what we got. Something that could have a grip while still being slightly smaller and lighter than the GFX 100. Like maybe Z9ish sized. Sure you can add a grip but that makes the camera even bigger than a GFX 100 and does nothing for the slow SD slot. Again I'm probably in the minority but I also really dislike the removal of the dedicated AC power port so in the studio you can tether and keep the camera plugged in at the ame time. That way you don't have to chose between tethering or not having to worry about batteries or bumping the camera out of alignment slightly while changing them. Imo because of the AC power port and same IQ as the GFX 100 II, the original GFX 100 is still the best studio camera in existence for stills other than a Phase One IQ4 system.

I like the close and slide for the doors. More secure and less likely to wear out.

All these years later, this review and camera have aged like fine wine. Well done Maarten 👌🌄

awesome thanks!

I like your style.

Nice information - I summarized it here so when I come back to it I can skip a second watch! 🙂 I set up stills to record as raw plus JPEG and video as X AVC s 4k 30p 100 megabits I set up the shutter button to record video when the cameras in video mode video and 160th requires me to use manual settings for shutter and aperture in video mode but with auto ISO to simplify the adjustments was often shooting video at f11 or higher with the ISO at 100 I judged exposure primarily with the screen aided by the meter and the histogram but still felt that some of my video scenes ended up overexposed front switch makes switching modes easy but it is possible to leave the switch at s or DMF for single as the four switches do continuous when video is selected for portraits i configured the lenses focus hold button as iaf panorama which I configured to shoot wide with the direction down and this provides a larger panorama the rx10 4 has five meter modes and I found the highlight setting to be useful for reading the correct exposure when taking photos of stained glass windows Sony's HDR mode which can capture a 6 stop range is very useful particularly when the Sun isn't quite in the right spot when you get to a landmark workaround for switching out of raw and into HDR is to assign quality to the c2 by and to set up the auto HDR at for Eevee although there were times when I increased it to 6 when the 4 is in raw plus JPEG the HDR is automatically disabled when raw is deselected HDR zone again I tried to use it the powerful continuous mode takes up to 24 images per second I set the auto ISO maximum to 6400 and when I look at the photos which were taken at 6400 that may have been conservative these turned out nicely there's ad hoc Wi-Fi to transfer photos to my phone it requires the free PlayMemories app which transfers and saves them so I can post them to Instagram I did create a my menu with format and the other settings that I adjusted frequently battery life was better than I expected I brought four but never used more than one and a bit

Thanks for this video. I just bought a second XH2 from B&H in New York last night, and right now they are including this wireless grip for free with the camera purchase. This video will be useful when I go to set it up. Thank you.

does it have touch tracking in video mode??

When you shut the power off, the counter is supposed to stay on? Thank you.

Just got a Z6II..THANKS for the helpful video, I don’t see a download link for updating the software..Many thanks. MF

Great video! I have a quick question. Do you know if it’s possible to match the timecode between XS10, and field recorders like the Zoom F2? Thanks in advance.

I just got mine before Christmas. Thank you for the advice since this is my first camera.

Can you pls share the settings for flicker free video recording when shooting under incandescent light ( 50 hz ) and 35mm xF lens ?

Thanks for the great advices and this video. It's indeed helpful to the beginners. I am facing some problems with my d850 . Like my photos are not looking Crystal sharp they are looking grainy and while shooting the video the lens is vibrating. Any suggestions will be appreciated Note- i already cleaned my lens but the sharpness is still my concern. Thanks in advance

I would love to know the performance of the XT-20 in landscape photography.

*I love your tutorials*

*Great thank friend*

I have a question please. How can I have the video settings I configured when the dial was in video mode loaded in (this includes the S.S, aperture, etc when configured with the dial in video mode) so that when I am in photo mode and press the red button it loads those video settings? Is this possible? Tia

You're right, picking one isn't an easy decision but when it comes to a limited budget then you can for the XT-20 with a mixture of feelings between satisfaction and desire to go for the XT-2

Brilliant!

Great to see you back Maarten, really informative, thank you :-)

As a happy G9M2 owner, I found this video to be amusing. 😅

The only review that could be seen several times, and always find something new. Thanks!!

As a newbie to photography, this further hurt my head until i read the comments. kinda still does

8th December 2024 Hi Maarten. It is seven years since you posted this review and I think it will still be seen as a good review in seven years time. I received it as a gift in June of this year and have been using it as an everyday carry. It has been quite a revelation on all levels and this review was very helpful when I first got it and I still refer to it now and again. I use Nikon DSLR's, but as a result of using the panasonic system, I have decided to stay with them next year and get the Lumix S5ii instead of the Nikon Zf. Regards from London and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

The Fujifilm X100 series remind me of my Yashica 35 Astro film rangefinder cameras. I really like the X100S, the leaf shutter and easy to use high speed flash sync are my favorite features, I've been waiting since March for my x100VI. Fuji cameras are so popular right now, many, like the X-E4 cost 20-30% higher used than they cost retail when released.

You always do such a phenomenal job. You are my go to guide.

Thanks Maarten , there are no reviews till you have reviewed

If I use any speed booster, can I achieve better bokeh and a low-light advantage on Micro Four Thirds?

The main misconception about this camera is that it’s a d7200 successor. But it’s not! D7200’s successor is D500. And 7500 being a d5600 step-up. Or the D90’s successor. If you look at it from that angle it all comes obvious. It’s just Nikon being Nikon;)

This is the most comprehensive overview of this camera on the whole KZbin!

I have recently purchased an X-S10 second hand and it will be my first proper tool. While I wait I decided to learn as much about it as possible and found your video to be immensely useful. I plan on using it mostly for video and B-roll. If it is not too much trouble I would love to know if there are any things that might help during an outdoor static shoot but might be difficult to figure out for a novice. Best wishes! -John

Love this video and all of your videos,thank you! With regard to focus, I wonder if you might recommend the Fuji 18-55 mm kit lens as being a good option. I’m almost exclusively interested in shooting video. I’m considering this lens for my Fuji XS10 as I’m shooting films and I have some budgetary limits. My current 35mm simply will not stop breathing and focus hunting, so it’s unreliable. Would you recommend the 18-55mm for my Fuji XS10? Thx!!

Thanks, I’ll stay with Lightroom.

Just ordered this camera today and it looks like it is going to be way more capable than me. So I will be watching this video at least once a day until I can grasp at least some of the points you discuss. So thank you very much for your work, and despite Canada Post going on holiday, I look forward to Amazon delivering soon. Thanks again!

Maarten, you make me happy with every video you release. Thank you for continuing to create!

My dude! This was lovely, and you are a very interesting fellow. I'd like to keep my cynicism muffled, and just say: this is some beautiful, modern art I hope to see again. Loved this video!

This is my first time on your channel Maarten and I'm very impressed with the review quality. And with your witty personality 😉👌

The best camera reviewer on KZbin. Precise, no fluff, well edited.

Always great to see you post a new review, thanks Maarten