Why do I need a G9

hindesite wrote:

Trevor Carpenter wrote:

I've held off for a year but temptation is staring me in the face but I'm still not quite there.

I never thought a G9 was worth double a G80 but with all the deals it is much less of a jump.

One of my reasons for holding back is that I like to own two bodies and I would never have been able to justify £3000. I'll only buy one now, I'm very happy with my G80 but one day the two G9s options will at least be an option.

A lot of my doubts are because I feel that I have never been overwhelmed by posted G9 pictures and have seen little that I think was unachievable with my G80.

TBH, on casual inspection I haven't seen many images taken with a G9, that are better than the same subjects I've taken with the E-P1. I don't think you can blame the G9 for that.

I think in terms of IQ we are facing diminishing returns on expenditure - probably not so when considering features and ergonomics.

You think a G9 might help you win photo challenges or something?

I agree.  Great results and great photos come from great photography with skills and the eye for composition.  Combine that with the optimal lighting, subject matter, and location or event that can't be replicated, and you have a high value photo if done right.

Differences between 16mp 20mp, and 24 mp are not a factor for great photographers who posses the ability to find great subject matter to shoot, and do it in great light.

Great photography can be had with any decent mirrorles or DSLR camera regardless of the brand or sensor size.  And there are no shortage of sub par photos online.  They are what the masses shoot.  That's just reality.  People should seek out the best photos the internet and social media has to offer.  Study them, and realize, they too can create the same level of photo with their mirrorless or dslr.  But, they need to invest the time and money to attain that level of skill.