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  1. Essex Tern

    Rumored Panasonic Lumix G9 ii with Phase Detect AF

    Difficult to say what will be better in that scenario, but if pushing ISO to the max is a common use case for you, maybe full frame might be worth considering, as obviously the light gathering there would help you no end. It does depend on whether you are after record shots or National...
  2. Essex Tern

    Rumored Panasonic Lumix G9 ii with Phase Detect AF

    Yeah I totally agree that the number of pixels increase is actually quite thinly spread when properly analysed, so the jump won’t be absolutely huge, but every pixel on the bird really counts when cropping, and maybe visual results could trump arithmetical ones with luck, be it through pixels...
  3. Essex Tern

    Rumored Panasonic Lumix G9 ii with Phase Detect AF

    I’m a photo only user. I don’t miss shots, but don’t try flight shots too often. When I do I usually get some come out just fine, especially with a red dot sight e.g. when going for hirundines. I reckon the mk 2 will be more reliable and may make my results better for impromptu flight shots...
  4. Essex Tern

    Rumored Panasonic Lumix G9 ii with Phase Detect AF

    I am tempted to upgrade from my mk 1, the increase in resolution and PDAF are my major wants, also more buffer, focus points and dynamic range! …..I’m not exactly unhappy with my mk 1 either.
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