Lumix G9 High Resolution Mode - 80 MP File

[@11erauw]

When I go into my G9 to set it in High Resolution Mode mine is greyed out and it tells me...."this menu item can't be set".

[@ImageMaven]

What Mode are you in? This only works in P, A, S and M

[@11erauw]

@@ImageMaven I've tried all it in P,A,S,M and syill greyed out? HMMMM

[@ImageMaven]

Also not available in Time Lapse, Stop Motion, Multi Exposure and when using the Creative Filter Effect. That's all I got!

[@MikeGoodwin]

I couldn't make my G9 grey out Hi-Res mode. I tried all number of combinations. Maybe @lumixcan over on Twitter can help.

[@11erauw]

Called Lumix Canada and on page 1/5 I had my filter turned on, as soon as I turned it off my Hi-Res came back!

[@henrybenrycat1]

Ordered a G9 yesterday after watching endless reviews. Been binge watching your videos since discovering them at 6am and I have to admit I have a problem. Nothing to do with your films because you are an outstanding educator. No, my problem is that I'm like a child waiting for Christmas, sitting here itching for the ring of the door bell when the delivery man arrives. In the mean while, I'll just say that I cannot believe any other camera is supported by such excellent tutorial material presented in mind sized bites. Thank you so much.

[@ImageMaven]

Hi David. Thank you for your kind message. You made me smile and gave me a lovely start to my day. Enjoy your G9!!

[@psionicdreams]

This is one function of the G9 I've been able to actually use properly. I've used this to make copy prints of large photos/paintings for customers at work. One was an eight foot high painting with lots of small writing on it (names and dates from the 1914-18 war) that is hung in the local town hall from which we made an A2 size print. All the writing was still easily legible. The Leica 12-60mm helped maintain the clarity of the image too.

[@ImageMaven]

Wow! That is such a good usage of this high res mode! Thanks for sharing your experience. Love hearing this! Cheers!

[@clintjohnson5914]

Has anyone ever mentioned that this is the most underviewed channel on KZbin if you love your MFT gear???---thanks for all of these!!!

[@ImageMaven]

Thanks for saying this and also for checking out my videos, Clint!

[@cameronkrause4712]

@@ImageMaven he's right!

[@Serenoj69]

Hi, thanks for your presentation. I like the way you do it. Calm, clear voice. No hyperboles. Meanwhile a few notions and some additional info since things have changed. First of all hires on my Oly Em1.2 (whjich works identical to Panny's) has much more advantages than just a higher resolution. Due to the fact that the same pic gets exposed multiple times your noise drops down considerably. I have a D800e Nikon at my disposal and the Em1.2 (hence G9) just has less noise than that excellent FF sensor has. Also: your colours will look better a thing you really note once you go beyond ISO800 and especially in low light. It is a dramatic difference I'd say. I shoot noctilucent clouds in summer. A big difference! Finally the DR is better to compared to a single shot but inspite of the theoretical advantage to me it is far less notable than the noise part. What has changed is that Panasonic now has two modes for Hires and the added mode is one I really miss (now and then) on my Em1.2: the second mode gets rid of movement. Now there is no way you get a hires of the things that moved, but Panny upressed the single shot to 80 MP in places where there was too much movement and fitted that into the hires pic. If it are your main subjects there is no advantage in using it. But if your subject was still and it were just leaves and other things that are not the main subject this mode is a gamechanger! Another thing with the limit of ISO1600...just underexpose 1-2-3 etc stops. So set it to ISO1600 and underexpose by one stop and change it to normal in post. You now have ISO3200 etc. I find it very usefull since things fall apart (depending on your preference) at ISO6400 onwards with the single shot. But I found ISo25600 on my Oly *which has the same restriction) is perfectly usable in hires mode! It is like an ISO1600 shot in single shot mode on my Oly moreless. Again: since the Panny now can deal with motion you can use this as long as the main subject is not moving. When we finally look at photonstophotos or what the site is called we see that hires gets you very close to GFX-100 shots in IQ. But even if it is "only" like an S1R or Sony A7RIV that is quite a bonus!

[@sierraecho884]

This might be a great feature for Photogrammetry

[@clintjohnson5914]

Hi Marlene.. had to hit up your excellent channel as I always do to refresh my G9 skills before I go out for a shoot. This time it's Central Utah to capture some native American rock art. As always,, thanks for doing what you do so well.

[@ImageMaven]

Hi Clint, Great to hear from you again. That sounds like a wonderful trip! Have good creative fun.

[@clintjohnson5914]

@@ImageMaven I will do my best... That switching between Olympus and my G9,, I forget stuff and get lost in the menus. Did you get your 9mmm 1.7 yet?

[@ImageMaven]

I just got the 9mm about 10 days ago! I love it. So sharp. Still testing it on different subjects. :)

[@clintjohnson5914]

@@ImageMaven nice!!.. I will be watching for your video to show us the ropes

[@HermesDoubleDutch]

thanks for your great generosity in teaching us how to use this beautiful reflex.... Best wishes from Italy :-)

[@tim1398]

The hi-res mode is particularly effective at removing moire and noise - moire due to shift sampling each color at each pixel location, and noise due to image stacking. I was able to use it to create a hi-res shot of the moon using a lunar tracking mount.It came out well except for some areas where atmospheric ripple caused motion artifacts. The new 2.0 Fw has a new hires option that is supposed to handle motion more gracefully.

[@ImageMaven]

Sweet. Thanks Tim, for adding your information and experiences with the High Res mode.

[@alaskaimage395]

I just ordered this camera. My primary reason is plant macro and landscape. Can’t wait to have fun with high res mode. I now have some creative ideas based on movement. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@ImageMaven]

Sounds like you're going to have lots of fun with your new camera. Cheers.

[@jjpeppers12]

Marlene, you are the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!

[@ImageMaven]

Wow that's quite the compliment. Thank you!

[@jjpeppers12]

Marlene Hielema it’s well deserved, you are awesome

[@jpsteiner2]

Thanks for the explanation. Nicely done!

[@hVF8KZuQPeCc8u]

Love your CUFF shirt and previously your North Face jacket. You definitely look sporty. I liked this latest installment of the G9's features. Haven't used it all because most/all of my pics have significant movement in them. I am intrigued how one can use this feature, even with movement, for creative effects. Until then, I'll just remember when I need a product shot, this is fully available to produce a super detailed shot.

[@ImageMaven]

Thanks Steven. Happy to hear you like the green theme I'm going for. Yes, I'm wearing a sporty look these days, but I'm definitely not an athlete! Keep in mind that these files are huge so use sparingly! Even Photoshop with 12GB of ram groaned a bit on these! Cheers!

[@nfinnigan]

Marlene, you might be sleepy, but I wake up when you post another great video. I like the High Res mode, and use it for landscapes and do notice better quality, but you need to use it in the right conditions as you say. Thanks again, have a nice day.

[@ImageMaven]

Thanks Nick. Happy to hear you're using the High Res mode and that it works for your landscapes. I must try it properly for landscapes when the temps warm up a bit. Always a pleasure to hear from you. Cheers!

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

Nice video Marlene! I use the high res mode to make gigapixel 360 photos. For this surpose its awsone. Still love the g9.

[@ImageMaven]

Sweet. Wowsa that's gotta be a big file. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@stephenfrancisvoros382]

G'day Marlene, I always pick up on a few things watching your tutorials, I use high resolution quite a lot, I was reading the most expensive camera in the world, takes a 100mp HR image, so our Panasonic Lumix-G9's do really well and a fraction of the price, I use it with great effect, with like that of a long exposure shot's of waterfalls or even with seascapes, I set it up so I'm getting very quick exposure times, done right you'd think it was a long exposure, but with bright crisp images, I love my lumix-G9 and lumix-G7, they compliment each other very well, the lumix-G7 with its great panoramic setting and the HR of lumix-G9, if Panasonic had of put their panoramic into the lumix-G9 it would of been the perfect camera.

[@ImageMaven]

Right on! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. And you're not the only person who misses the pano capabilities. I've heard that from others as well. Cheers!

[@deanradzphotography4493]

Damn I totally forgot I had this feature when I was on Holidays. Ohhh well will remember next holiday. Great Video as always Marlene and the yeah that shirt is as cool as the host is hehe....Greetings from OZ.

[@ImageMaven]

Hi Dean! There are so many things to remember with this camera! You almost need to keep a list of features you want to try, every time you go out shooting. We get so used to shooting the same way -- at least I do! Happy New Year!

[@whiplaff1026]

Would you say this mode is good for shooting product photography?

[@ImageMaven]

Depends on how big a file you need. Most product photos end up as small photos in catalogues or on the web, so a huge file is not necessary most of the time. Even the large jpg will easily fill a 16x20 print and larger. I suggest you ask your client what their needs are, and then decide. Cheers!

[@juergenwoehl]

Thank you for teaching us all about the G9

[@ImageMaven]

You're welcome Juergen. Some days I feel like I'm learning as I go. Making videos forces me to learn too!

[@juliebeatson7182]

Hi Marlene, thanks for some great tutorials, I have a question my high resolution mode is not highlighted, thinking it something in my setting, any help would be awesome, cheers and keep safe. :-)

[@ImageMaven]

Hi Julie, could be a number of things. I’ve pinned another comment to the top of the comment list below this video that has several suggestions of why you can’t access this feature. Hopefully you’ll find your answer there. Let me know if that does the trick. And you stay safe too.

[@juliebeatson7182]

@@ImageMaven Thanks so much yes the filter was turned on, now I can play. thanks again have a nice day. :-)

[@quartzimaging]

Nice work as always @Marlene Hielema! Wondering about camera shake tolerance. I want to try hi rez mode but I do not have a tripod. I do have a monopod. Do you think this 80 mp will work with a monopod? And what are your thoughts about stabilization-- on or off? I hear people say use NO stablizers on a tripod, but I think that might be an obsolete fear. I'm thinking hi rez with monopod with stabilizers ON should work pretty well if shutter speeds are faster than 1/60. Am I too optimistic?

[@ImageMaven]

Hi there! Well my advice is always, try it and you'll soon find out. A wider angle lens will show much less camera shake than a long lens. I prefer to use a tripod for the high res shots. You might not notice it when posting to Instagram, but you certainly will if you zoom in 100% or want to make a huge print. Because at 80MP you can do that! When I'm using a tripod I take the lens stabilizer off. (The switch on the actual lens.) That advice is definitely not outdated. Some cameras (ie Canon Rebel) won't even auto-focus when the stabilizer is on, while the camera is on a tripod. So yes, try it and see what happens for your particular style of shooting, your subject, and your intended results. Have fun!

[@b1v1p1]

How to save/Restore camera settings It's not seen hilight

[@ImageMaven]

Check the owner's manual. Search for "Restore"

[@maessorin7506]

Thanks ☺️

[@toke7560]

Lovely and clear, thanks.

[@arifkizilay]

hi Marlene, I noticed that in autofocus, and in manual mode when I pressed shutter half down a portion of the scenery or frame fills the entire viewfinder. I wonder what is the explanation for that. I think it is about the metering system and 18 percent gray. Please let me know what you think. thank you.

[@ImageMaven]

Does this happen when you're in High Resolution mode?

[@arifkizilay]

@@ImageMaven I am afraid I am not familiar with that. I have to check that video of yours.

[@ImageMaven]

@@arifkizilay So this is just a random question? People usually leave their comments on the video they just watched.

[@ibarrabenjamin1]

As usual. great video, very informative. I just have a question. Taking a high resolution image with the G9 and a regular one that has been "res up" to match the pixel count. Do both images have the same level of detail?

[@ImageMaven]

No, not exactly matching. It's different looking detail. There are differences in my own images when 80MP was put side by side with the 20MP. Because when you res up files in Photoshop you do have a choice to apply sharpening. And that's where the difference lies (in my limited testing at least.) But if you need to res up an image (any image) for a wall print and it's already very good quality, detail, colour balance, decent pixel dimensions, etc. you will have no problem printing large. I've done it several times with smaller mp cameras. Plus, with the High Res 80MP of this camera, you're limited to scenes where there is no movement and that to me, is the deciding factor on whether to use the high res 80MP files, or not, more-so than the pixel dimensions. Thanks for asking! Cheers.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

You could have two or three "things" on a single pixel in low res mode that could all appear in different pixels in XL mode. You can crop XL images more, if you must. Ihave noticed my 12-100 lens vignettes at 12mm, I could go for XL and crop it off (or zoom, I know), or zoom in on a distant mountain in post.

[@loft4me]

Marlene, thank you for all the tips. The high res mode on my G9 is outstanding, but do you know if I can program one of the hard buttons to engage this feature (instead of having to go into the menu each time). Thanks.

[@ImageMaven]

Good question.... Have you tried it? Maybe the Custom Modes? I will test things out when I get a chance.

[@loft4me]

@@ImageMaven. It looks like the Fn2 button offers the high resolution option, which makes sense, since it is the button to cancel that particular mode.

[@detlevalthaus983]

tanks for your video. Super

[@tomd4260]

How big a file is the high res mode

[@ImageMaven]

XL is 80MP which works out to 10,368 x 7,776 pixels at the 4:3 ratio.

[@cloudcitydigital]

Not only do I have a G9, but I have that exact same strap as well!

[@ImageMaven]

It’s nice and comfy!

[@waftytrev]

Hi Marlene, Using HRM seems to be the easy bit, dealing with the large files seems to be much more of a problem. For instance having shot jpeg+RAW in the G9 I can't get either Apple Photos or Lumix 2018, 3 or 4 to recognise the 80 MP files. Tried to drill down on this but can't find anything, any help please.

[@ImageMaven]

Hmm, that's weird. Your jpgs should open. Maybe it's a memory issue. As for RAW you'll have to use some newer raw processing software. If you're not ready to update your current software, try converting to DNG first. Instructions here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpPUeKKspdqcntk

[@brianwells8678]

Hey Marlene! Love your channel, I really have learned more about my own camera and photography since watching.... my question... in your opinion, how close does this get to a FFrame "look" [ie @7iii] I do still and video for real estate, and would love to make a decision, I love how tactile the LUMIX menu touch system is and don't want to lose that on the 7, also the grip and feel of the G9 is great, I'm currently using the g7 which is fine with good lenses, but I want to upgrade. Appreciate your comments and anyone else who cares to "assist"... Thank you!

[@ImageMaven]

The Lumix G7 is a great camera. You don't need to upgrade. Buy a good lens instead of a new camera. For what you do, FF is overkill.

[@brianwells8678]

@@ImageMaven I was afraid you would say that... lol...

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I tried high resolution long exposure with my Lumix S1R. The maximum shutter duration of 1sec was a very rude shock.

[@essiturbo]

Hello!Is it possible to shoot a high res picture with Hand? Best regards from Germany

[@ImageMaven]

Depends if you can hold still, and if your scene is motionless. But you can try for yourself! Tripod is recommended. In the GH6 it is possible.

[@AGPvideoWeb]

I really like your videos, the best explanations of how the G9 works. I made my first night photos in high resolution at 40 mpx (ISO set to 200, Mode P, MP Manuel) with a tripod and I confirm very good results with the Lumix G9. In addition what is great with this HR mode of 40 mpx (or standard photo at 20 mpx) night no need to mount the ISO. Of course only on subjects without movement. Another advantage and not the least of 40 mpx (or 80 mpx) is to be able to crop the image without loss! awesome !. I do not know if my English is good, I'm French, Why did not you activate the subtitles on your videos? it will help a lot to have the translation into French or other languages

[@ImageMaven]

Bon jour! Your English is perfect! Thank you for sharing your experience with the HR mode, especially the advantage of being able to use a lower ISO. This is something I had not really thought about but makes perfect sense since, you are on a tripod with this mode. Great suggestion about the subtitles. I will set that up on my videos soon. I need to check the English transcript of each video first, but that is not too hard to do. Thank you for asking. You gave me the push I need!

[@ImageMaven]

Hello again, I just set up the subtitles on my newest video. Just for you! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGWagYGVbc-dhKc You'll have to let me know how the translation works for you.

[@AGPvideoWeb]

@@ImageMaven Thank you for incorporating the subtitle translation, it works perfectly, you are great, good Christmas

[@ImageMaven]

Good to hear that it works. Thanks for letting me know. I'll do it to all of my future videos and I'll start working on the older ones as well, especially the G9 series! Joyeux Noel!

[@walterzannoni]

Hello :). I have try to use HiRes mode in free hand and the result appears good. Is it fortune?

[@ImageMaven]

Great!! It works hand-held if you've got a steady hand and a steady subject!

[@JDSLuis]

Thanks a lot! Great video 😀

[@ImageMaven]

Thank you for watching Luis!

[@MrFirstdance2000]

Hey Marlene, Happy Thanksgiving from Tennessee :) Question, the other day I was shooting a morning scene using my G9 and the Pana-Leica 15mm. I shot a couple scenes and then my pictures began to take on this film covering as if the lens had gotten foggy. I cleaned it but to no avail. So I shifted over to my Sigma 56mm and same thing. Hmm, I thought, I've royally screwed up my precious G9. So I pulled over to a spot and begin tinkering with the menu and (can't exactly recall} but an offering of deleting pixels (???} came up and I thought...sure why not. I mean it couldn't be a reformatting of the card. Voila, camera shooting pristine again. So, what exactly did I do? I used this particular video of yours to ask this question because it seemed most to align with the possibilities. You are still my G9 bible in the field :-)

[@ImageMaven]

Hello First Dance, Well that is the weirdest thing. I haven't had that happen to me, nor heard of it before. Perhaps it was fixed with "Pixel Refresh" which is found in the tools (wrench icon) on page 4 of those menus. I have gone through all the menus as well as the owner's manual and can't find any other clues. In any case, I'm happy that it magically went away.

[@MrFirstdance2000]

@@ImageMaven Pixel Refresh is correct! So no harm was done even though I’m not quite sure what I did!! Thank you very much Marlene

[@ImageMaven]

Good on you for diving into the menus and figuring it out!

[@vfxperson4073]

Hello :) great video! Just wanted to know what your thoughts are on the new Lumix S1 and S1R?

[@ImageMaven]

Hi David, Thanks for watching! I've never even touched the S1 or S1R, but I put my thoughts in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIDNhoiFl712j6c

[@brian.dossantos]

I can't change my image quality from RAW+JPG to anything else, except in High Resolution mode.

[@ImageMaven]

Page 187 of the camera instruction manual has info on RAW shooting. PDF available to download. Link should be in the video description but if not this is the easiest way to get the manual: kzbin.info1-HN_Or6sBU

[@SUPERXH85]

Merci Marlene pour cette vidéo toujours très intéressante. Suggestion : I would be interested by a video on the lenses you like and you use for the G9. I have the Leica 12-60 and I dream of a telephoto lens but they are so expensive. Xavier. Vendée. France

[@ImageMaven]

Merci pour me laisser savoir. :) I will tell you right now.... I have all Lumix lenses 12-35mm f/2.8, 35-100mm f/2.8 and 7-14mm f/4. I am saving up for a 15mm f/1.7 for indoor skateboarding photos. That's almost 3 stops brighter than the f/4 and that's what I mostly use for skateboarding photos.

[@JoshDyePhoto]

Hey I’m trying to figure out the 80mp mode, I’m setting it correctly but every time I go to load it on my Mac the file is completely glitched out pinkish. I even got a 300mbps card for the mode and I’m using a 2018 MacBook Pro so I’m not sure what the problem is? Any help would be great thanks!

[@ImageMaven]

jpgs are pinkish? Or RAW files?

[@JoshDyePhoto]

Marlene Hielema sorry for the late reply, it’s the raw files that are pinkish but I’m actually able to open them in Lightroom and photoshop with no problem exporting so I think I figured it out

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

But is iso still 200 I have g85

[@ImageMaven]

ISO depends on the situation. It will change depending on the amount of light in the scene.

[@breadyegg]

Remember, if you press and hold a Fn button you can assign High Rez mode to it for quick access later.

[@ImageMaven]

Yes! Thank you for adding this to the conversation.

[@breadyegg]

@@ImageMaven You're welcome. I actually have a G9 arriving tomorrow, so finding your channel with these bite sized tips has been great

[@ImageMaven]

@@breadyegg Awesome!! Have fun with it!

[@13and22]

Yes, Marlene. I will marry you. I just bought a Panasonic G9.

[@ImageMaven]

Hahaha! Get in line Kirb Dawg. Now go and have fun with your camera instead. ;)

[@13and22]

@@ImageMaven haha! I’m looking for your SD card video. Can you send me the link?

[@ImageMaven]

@@13and22 This one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5mcmWWvj9OIhLM

[@ImageMaven]

I recently bought a pair of SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC 64GB cards, but I much prefer the exterior quality of the Lexar SD cards. Those thin plastic guides on the back of the SanDisk cards get bent out of shape pretty quickly.

[@dawidwolnik628]

400mpx is big, gigapixel is huge

[@geirbergh4631]

👍

[@mistergarth]

It might be worthwhile to do an update to this video. I understand that the firmware update has addressed the motion blur problem and made the feature much more useful.

[@ImageMaven]

Thanks for the tip!

[@TokyoGritandGrain]

Ah. The video I've been looking for. OK, question. Does this mean I'll be able to print massive files, say 30"x40" prints? It makes sense that I should be. I feel that this information will keep me using Lumix if so. 📷 👍

[@ImageMaven]

Yes you can. But you can also print files that size from the regular everyday 20mp G9 files. As long as the original images are of high quality, properly exposed and good focus you have a lot of room to “res up” especially if you take in the viewing distance. Us photographers tend to look at prints “too” close up. Cheers!

[@TokyoGritandGrain]

@@ImageMaven Arigato!

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I'm used to a 50 Mpx Canon, I have trouble convincing myself 20 is enough.