Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera, 24.2MP Full Frame with Phase Hybrid AF, New Active I.S. Technology - DC-S9BODYK (Black)

This camera and Lumix came a long way. It takes the friction away from creating, adds that spark that I once found with Fujifilm, and helps me create without dreading the editing and post-production.Fuji film sims? How about luts, the ability to reprocess the raw with a different lut in camera, Lumix Lab app where you can access your shots and apply your looks, download luts from other creators, build your own etc. Quick, on the go, frictionless workflow.But, this camera isn't just that. It's a workhorse in true Lumix fashion. 6k open gate, 10 bit, 4k60 of course everything you need. I thought it would be a C cam in my paid shoots, but I find myself even doing paid shoots with it solo because if it's convenience.If I was to be critical of it in comparison to others like a Fuji, Id say yes it's got an electronic shutter so be mindful when shooting under mixed light sources and use syncro scan. People do need to stop wishing it was this all around perfect camera that had a grip, viewfinder, hot shoe and mechanical shutter, because at that point it's an s5iix. The S9 is exactly what it is, if you want the other specs, buy the body that Lumix made for those specs.The S9 is special. The price point is special, the promos are special. The feeling is special. The workflow is special. The change it can spark is special. I'm someone who got into this craft as a passion and hobby, went to paid work and never ever touched my camera gear if it wasn't for work. I started to dread it- I wanted to create my own things, but the friction would discourage me. I picked up the S9 for me, and it's refreshing to feel I can simply grab my S9 bag and go create magic that looks like it was shot on cinema cameras. I can snap a photo spontaneously when out, and it not sit on an SD indefinitely from the work entailed. I can just grab that photo with the lab app (and the pairing is seamless btw) and be done.Anyways, I can go on. But if you were like me with the friction of creating, and if you're looking at other options like Fuji X100VI, XE5 etc- this is a good pick. It's an all around great camera, but also a YOU camera. Use it to go make some stuff for yourself!

Would be closer to the perfect travel camera, if it had an evf and a hot shoe for flash or other accessaries. A work around for evf issue is an optical view finder. The accuracy of af focus is good enough just using the optical and not having to look at the lcd for confirmation. Perfect xpan digital replacement camera. Having custom luts real time is also a game changer whether you shoot video or pics.

There is a reason why this is Lumixs' best selling camera. It is so good. I hesitated buying this camera for a little over a year because of all the complaints that you hear from people who have never once shot with it; no viewfinder. no mechanical shutter etc.... Use this camera, focus on capturing your image and you really won't even miss those things. I have the S5ii, S1RII, S1II, and I use this more than all of those. Image quality is on par with all other Lumix cameras. Also, if you are a casual shooter or just looking at getting into photo/video then I would also choose this over any Sony camera, and I own a ton of Sony's. The fact is, straight out of camera these images are going to look way better. Images will be sharper and colors will be more vibrant without a doubt.

Love this handy pocket size camera that takes great photos and video too. Pictures it takes look great!Recommend buying this light weight little camera that you can put in a backpack, pocket, purse or your car's glove compartment.

This is a very fun camera and you don't need to understand everything that's in the menus to be able to use it the first day. I bought a 7Artisans f5.6 manual focus lens to go with it. Most things are in focus just a little back from infinity. The setup looks and works great for street.