Panasonic LUMIX S9 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Lens, Compact, Lightweight Body, Perfect for Social Media and Travel, Digital Cameras for Photography, DC-S9NK

Couldn't be happier with my decision to buy the S9! I chose it over the a6700 and don't regret it at all. The pictures are nice and sharp, dynamic range is solid, and I love the LUT feature and how easy it is to install them. The Lumix lab app is killer... I'm able to edit a photo as much as I'd want to and rarely take them over to my laptop for Lightroom or luminar neo both of which I got for free and use from time to time. I love the feel of the s9 in the hands, sans grip and all. I actually bought a grip but never use it 🤷🏻‍♂️ it's just not necessary. The fact it doesn't have a hotshoe doesn't bother me, nor does the no EVF like it does many. I'm fine using the screen which gets plenty bright for outdoors... I even have an APS-C lens I use with the s9 with great results (Sigma 10-18mm which ends up being a 15-27mm or so with the crop) surprisingly... I didn't see the lens was for APS-C cameras until it was too late so I get use out of it even though I have the 16mm f1.8 from Viltrox which is a GREAT lens. Overall I'd give it a solid 9.5/10 and I didn't even get into video since I don't shoot much video at all.

100%fun with the Luts

I come from occasionally using an old nikon dslr, and frequently using canon g5x and g16. I have used this lumix camera for three days. So far, i cannot imagine using it without the extra grip piece that i bought. this would almost be unusable for me without that to hold onto. The other thing that is baffling is THERE IS NO WAY TO USE A FLASH WITH THIS CAMERA. be forewarned, it only looks like a hot shoe, but i have now learned that there is such a thing as a cold shoe and this camera has a cold shoe - no electrical connection there. My first photoshoot was in a dim basement, not a great time to discover the shoe was only decorative. (you can attach a battery powered light or microphone there, but no flash). i like the look of the camera. it is a little larger than i imagined, but the lens it came with shrinks up pretty nicely when the camera is off. battery got pretty good life. i tried out the digital zoom on it, but i eneded up turning it off because it isn't clear when the digital zoom was actually doing the digital zoom (maybe it is just always digital zooming?) anyway, for 3 days, i'll keep it - the photos i got were pretty good even with no flash and just holding up a flashlight. i am just baffled how such a spendy camera doesn't have flash capability.

My very first camera Great picture and video quality The fact i can update it right away is cool

Love this camera. I had the S5II before running into issues with money. Bought this and I couldn’t be happier. It’s smaller and has the same sensor. No manual shutter but who needs that anyway.

For amount of money, it is not a good camera. Cannot be used for pictures of the people. Only good for landscape and blogging.

Good quality. Easy to use

As a beginner I am overwhelmed by the number of settings in this camera. I have been able to snag some really nice pictures with some luck but I have a lot to learn to consistantly get the results I'm looking for. some considerations, first as many have said the camera is difficult to handle with 1 hand so I would recommend an aftermarket grip be added. the lenses are very expenses so it's best to do research to know if the bundle is actual of value to you. Youtube has been very helpful in learning what settings are best in certain scenarios. if you are looking for a quality point a shoot there are other options that will suite you better. If you want a camera that you can learn and grow into, this is a good option.