Lumix G9 Video Auto Focus

[@naturevideosmorebylindavan8531]

Thank you Marlene, this was a great help with focusing!📸🤗🍂🍃

[@ImageMaven]

You are so welcome Linda! It's a challenging topic for many, including myself. But I think I have it figured out now, at least with birds and skateboarding.

[@garyadams5201]

VERY good and instructive video Ms. Hielema! Thank you for going through all of the autofocus modes with examples of such!

[@ImageMaven]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me know!

[@Karkawry1970]

Hi Marlene, thanks for this I believe i was one of the requestors in the comments a couple of days ago, so many thanks for this. I am no stranger to doing the hard yards, and I think most would agree, that real world scenario practice is key, but these videos and ones like it sure do help, at the very least as a starting point with which to go out and experiment, so thanks for putting the time aside to make this one!

[@ImageMaven]

You are so welcome! Happy to help. I also learn a lot by trying to explain it all to my community here. And I always pick up a couple of new tips when I dig deep into the menus as well. So that's a win-win. Thank you for watching!

[@eugenedespontin3014]

Vos vidéo sont super je suis en Belgique et grâce a vos tuto je connais très bien mon G9 maintenant merci beaucoup

[@Doxnphoto]

You are right on the money-practice, practice, practice. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos! Much appreciated.

[@ImageMaven]

I need to follow my own advice as I am reminded of this every time I look at my new piano keyboard. ;) Glad you like my videos Sherry! And thank you so much for your time and attention when watching them!

[@billimbriale]

Really well done Marlene. Great information concisely presented. Thanks.

[@ImageMaven]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@richardactor]

Thanks for this. I may have to pick one of these up for video. Quite nice. I love Panasonic products.

[@ImageMaven]

You should look at the new GH6! Much better for video.

[@richardactor]

@@ImageMaven I've been debating that very thing. The autofocus is supposed to be much improved and of course the video specs are amazing. Cost is a consideration but it may be better to just save up and wait to buy the GH6.

[@ImageMaven]

I would!

[@hVF8KZuQPeCc8u]

The biggest complaint I hear about the G9 is its video autofocus. Thanks for all your advice on how to make it better. You are right on, you just continually need to be practicing. It is very nice the G9 has animal detect for the birders and wildlife shooters to make it easier.Thanks for another great video!

[@ImageMaven]

Hey Steven, Thanks for chiming in. When you get right down to it, video focus actually works the same as focusing photos on the G9. Through testing I've discover I can use the same techniques on photos and videos. I just change AF Mode depending on the subject matter. If I'm shooting pinpoint AF for photos, I'm using the same AF method for video clips that are taken at the same time. I wish I'd known this sooner, as I've always been afraid of really testing the G9 video AF because of what other people have said. I should know better! ;) Happy New Year!

[@hVF8KZuQPeCc8u]

@@ImageMaven You are showing the way to Panasonic AF mastery! I think the criticism of the G9's video autofocus is mainly the hunting/pulsating phenomenon from vlogging with the camera. Sony and Canon have great continuous and video auto focus that sticks tightly to face and subject tracking. I think you are showing there are ways around that with the G9. Bravo!

[@ImageMaven]

Here's the irony, Steven... I got a Lumix GH3 about 9 years ago, because my Canon 5D Mk2 couldn't focus on me when I was talking in front of the camera for my KZbin and online course videos. I always had to put a stuffed animal or something in the shot and pre-focus. It was frustrating and time consuming. I still use that same GH3 with my old broken 12-35mm lens for shooting KZbin videos. Never had a problem with it finding me. No pulsing. Using AFS + Custom Multi (with AFC ON in video settings). It worked the first time I used it and I never changed that setting again. I think this is actually the first video where I used the G9 and my 12-60mm lens to shoot my talking head parts, I just needed the GH3 to shoot the back of the G9 for demo purposes. Who knew? :)

[@hVF8KZuQPeCc8u]

@@ImageMaven Very good veteran commentary that you don't need all the spiffy features on today's cameras to get the job done. The more I proceed with my photography journey, the more I go most/all cameras today are more than sufficient to produce good photos and videos. Just get good with what you have.

[@gingergreen4647]

Hi Marlene. Im not using video option at all but still thank you for tutorial. I really love yours G9 tutorials ❤️

[@ImageMaven]

Glad you like them Ginger. The great thing is, all of these techniques work the same for photos as they do for videos. Thanks for watching!

[@sue.Hoo123]

Another really good tutorial, thank you. Best wishes for 2022

[@ImageMaven]

Thank you for watching, Sue! Right back at you for 2022!

[@sdhute]

G9 has to be the best camera for the price

[@elwirastadnik]

I've been binge watching yours and other's YTube'rs videos on G100 and G9 as Im moving from Canon (FF) to MFT. What I've found myself is that Lumix G9 and G100 autofocus (dynamic) tracking a moving object and also for a face detection and tracking, works only when metering mode is set on 'multi metering' i.e. a circle with a dot inside. Quite hidden in the manual but it works:)

[@ImageMaven]

Awesome, thank you for sharing that useful tip. 🤗

[@AprilClayton]

I’ve been trying AFf vs AFC for vlogging. I don’t really vlog much, but I’m trying to find the most reliable setting. AFf single area human detect works well so far. AFC seems to lose focus on my face if I move from a light area to a dark one. I want to vlog my trip to Windsor, Ontario Canada is so close to Detroit, but it’s a treat to cross the border.

[@ImageMaven]

Hi April. If you use your G100, it's a no brainer for vlogging. To be honest I don't even check what AF setting I'm on when I use it to vlog. (And I use it all the time lately for my KZbin videos with the 15mm lens in my studio or on location.) That camera is pretty easy to operate and it's much easier to handle for vlogging than the G9. Try it out a few times before your trip. And let me know if you have any questions.

[@genemaysonet3558]

Hello and thank you for all.your videos. Always informative, do you or have you done any videos on the G7 .Ty in advance.

[@ImageMaven]

Hi Gene, No I haven't done any work with the G7. I only make videos on gear that I own. However, most Lumix cameras have similar features and menu items. So you should find some help in my G9 series. The G7 is a great camera though! Small and agile. A good friend of mine has one as a second body to her G9 and loves that it's so small. Thanks for stopping by! Cheers.

[@genemaysonet3558]

@@ImageMaven Thank you 😊!

[@frankiewong3193]

Great helpful for me, thanks much.

[@ImageMaven]

Glad to hear it Frankie! Cheers.

[@momentsPY]

Good review. It seems like the G9 is doing very well with it's improved AF. It's not a SONY but look way better than my GH5. It might be time to let it go and get a G9. For my usage a GH6 (if it evr comes to life) or a S5 are a too highinvestment. Thanks for the vluable info. Greetings from Paraguay.

[@ImageMaven]

Thanks for watching! I agree, the S5 is too expensive for my budget. So I'm sticking with the G9 for now. I'll see what the GH6 brings. Not sure if it will be more video centric or more photo centric. Since I only do KZbin videos I'm okay with my G9 for now. It has enough video features, but mostly I'm into photography.

[@robcuisinier7290]

tthank you marlene fore this revieuw i like it Mvg rob (nederland)

[@ImageMaven]

Thank you Rob.

[@MedinaFlagg2]

Thanks very helpful

[@ImageMaven]

Glad to hear that!

[@laurentyarp514]

Thank your for this video. I am mainly shooting stills, still have to explore the video part of the G9 (after nearly 3 years :). I am shooting short clips very often but, well, you know ;)

[@ImageMaven]

All of these focus modes work the same for photos, and I'm using the pinpoint focus a lot with my bird photos these days. Thank you for watching Laurent.

[@ivandj707]

Yes Panasonic AF is an enigma, maybe everything will be fine and maybe it won't. Then I decided to add a few hundreds euros and took sony A7c and I don't have to worry about autofocus anymore.

[@LostButLocated]

Hey Marlene I just picked up an Olympus 12-40 pro for my G9 and it seems to only allow me to use manual focus on it?

[@ImageMaven]

I don't have any experience with that combo. Sorry Erika. Is it the same for video and photos?

[@650thunderbird]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@nigelpendrey2815]

Hi , your videos are a very useful revision source when I can’t quite remember how some features in G9 work. I noticed in this video you’re video record button has a large rubber extension. Is this a Canadian feature or an accessory?

[@ImageMaven]

Hi Nigel, It's an accessory called a ProDot. I like it because I can find the video button without taking my eye off the EVF. You can put them on any camera button but I find this most handy. I've put a link to it in the video description, on my gear list. You get 2 per package. p.s. Sometimes I have to watch my own videos for reminders about features that I don't use very often. 😅

[@nigelpendrey625]

@@ImageMaven I have the same problem often trying to video with the exp comp button…

[@pilisipixelek2558]

Hi, the panasonic g90 can't download the animal tracking focus, which is on the pana g9?

[@ImageMaven]

Thanks for letting me know. I guess it's for the G9 only at this point.

[@AoyagiAichou]

I think it doesn't matter whether you have the camera set to AFC or AFS when the "Continuous AF" setting is on anything but off as the AFS/AFC switch dictates what half pressing does, even in video.

[@deanjericevic8912]

Hi Marlene, I have the Lumix RX 9, I use it for underwater videography, the menu has a similarity to Lumix G9. I want to use it in FULL video Auto mode but when I turn on the camera to video I get "Current focal length setting 35mm Change the setting? Yes, No" This never came up before & in an underwater housing I don't want this to appear. What is your suggestion to remove it? So everything is auto!

[@ImageMaven]

This happens when you add some 3rd party lenses that don’t have the electronic connection in the lens mount. So perhaps your housing comes with a fixed lens? If not perhaps your lens got moved a bit when you put the housing on and isn’t making contact with the camera. If it has its own lens you can change that 35mm setting to whatever the lens is and then hit ‘Yes’

[@WhoIsSerafin]

Question, recently when I’ve been downloading my photos and I’m using jpeg only it’s downloading a normal file and then it’s downloading another file showing it can’t be opened. I have it set to jpeg only and after trying to figure it out I completely reset my camera thinking this would take care of it. Any ideas on why every photo is giving me a second file I can’t open?

[@ImageMaven]

Hmm, perhaps it's some extra metadata file. Have you set something up in the camera such as [Rating] in Playback mode? See Page 236 in the pdf owner's manual. Let me know if you figure it ou!

[@WhoIsSerafin]

@@ImageMaven Thanks for your response but I’m looking at the manual and it only goes to page 124

[@ImageMaven]

Have you downloaded the advanced pdf camera manual. Link in video description.

[@desy666]

Hello, is there an option that, when connected to the pc, let to cut the files (not only copy). In the G80 I can delete files from the SD card from the pc.

[@ImageMaven]

That’s not a recommended practice.

[@desy666]

@@ImageMaven yes I understand it, but is it possible?

[@ImageMaven]

Oh yes. Right click-Delete the files you want to trash. Just don’t forget to empty your trash when you’re done.

[@blindsouris]

What a pity that the Lumix 20mm 1.7 ( super sharp lens ) doesn't allow AFF or AFC...

[@ImageMaven]

I was not aware of this. I haven’t used that lens.

[@nadinesmoske1838]

I notice you have used the G100 they by skipping the GX9? Any review for the GX9 vs. the G100? Thanks

[@ImageMaven]

I don't really consider it a skip. Those cameras are for very different purposes. G100 is vlogging-centric and the GX9 is photo centric. I did consider buying the GX9 but it doesn't have an external mic input jack, and that's a must-have feature for me. Also I prefer a flip out screen rather than the one the Gx9 has. Since I only review the features of gear that I own, the GX9 hasn't been covered in any of my videos. Lots of people have reviewed this camera though, so I'm sure you can find some content out there. Thanks for the question.

[@nadinesmoske1838]

@@ImageMaven I used the gx9 for stilll like an x100;?thank you for your reply .

[@pavelsedov9982]

Нее Марлеен!... я тебя в бан отправил. пожилой и не очень умный оператор, которая при этом пытается что то продать из своих уроков. Брр

[@ImageMaven]

Hello. Sorry I do not understand your question. I’m not sure if the translation is correct.

[@OmarSmith-j3m]

Still sucks in 2023.