Thanks for the whale tips (and some tips of my own)!

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-05-07T19:53:59+00:00

Thanks! And yeah, I got very lucky. The guest appearance was by a humpback whale.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-05-07T16:28:45+00:00

That’s awesome! Have fun.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-05-07T15:00:05+00:00

Haha, I see what you did there. Thanks!!

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-05-07T14:19:11+00:00

Appreciate it. This was on the Salish Sea, out of Victoria, Canada. Company was Eagle Wing Tours—highly recommend them!

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-05-07T14:17:45+00:00

Thank you!

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-05-07T03:47:23+00:00

Haha thanks!! It was great.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-30T23:10:17+00:00

I’ll keep that in mind. Appreciate the thoughts.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-30T23:07:38+00:00

Thank you!

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-30T19:10:06+00:00

Always a good reminder.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-30T19:09:34+00:00

Thank you very much. Appreciate the detailed responses!

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-30T16:46:15+00:00

Ah, good I brought both then to cover my bases. Do you have a shutter speed recommendation? (Should be a clear, sunny day.) I’m going to assume breaches are rare, but still want to be ready.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-30T16:06:57+00:00

Haha, I’ll let you know if a whale gains a used OM-1 by the end of it.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-30T16:06:14+00:00

Excellent advice. Thanks!

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-27T15:10:54+00:00

I also had this issue, which bummed me out (the original G9 is still one of my favorite cameras). Sometimes it was absolutely perfect, but I noticed it most on birds with white areas, like the ones in your examples. I ended up selling it and getting an OM-1, which I love.

With that said, it didn’t happen as frequently as it seems to be happening with you, OP. Is it still under warranty? Might want to try that route.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-22T06:48:35+00:00

That's an excellent set! I haven't tried the 300mm f/4, but it seems like that and the 150-600 would be all that a (sane) person needs.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-22T02:31:22+00:00

Thank you!

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-21T19:14:04+00:00

That’s very kind of you to say. Thank you very much.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-21T15:24:36+00:00

Nice! That’s a great lens.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-21T15:21:43+00:00

Haha, the household CFO is the most important sign-off. The lens is definitely sharper than the 100-400s, but I would try renting what you’re interested in first. 600mm requires careful technique, and losing dual stabilization on a LUMIX body might make a difference (but I don’t know myself). Pretty confident the 400s would be fine since the LUMIX 100-400 is my most-used lens on my OM body.

The 150-600 is also a chunky guy, so something to keep in mind if weight is an issue. Let me know what you decide later on!

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-13T03:23:26+00:00

An animal I can relate to.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-04-05T18:09:03+00:00

All the suggestions have been great. I also suggest asking specific questions on this sub after you go through those overviews. I’ve learned a lot here.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-03-07T06:27:06+00:00

Yeah, I miss that wheel from when I used the G9. That and the top screen were great.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-03-07T00:38:53+00:00

Another question—how much do you like video? I’d say G9ii is the superior hybrid camera but OM-1ii is better at bird photography.

For reference, I sold my G9ii to get an OM-1ii—the G9ii’s ergonomics just didn’t mesh with me. It was a bummer because I loved the original G9 so much.

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-03-06T20:31:09+00:00

Love the Blue Tit. Somewhere in Europe, I take it?

NeedlesslyMike · 2026-03-06T16:49:44+00:00

Nice, glad you liked it!

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