Animal Detect Autofocus - initial thoughts on this feature issued with the Panasonic G9 firmware 2.0

The release of the firmware 2.0 for the Panasonic Lumix G9 saw the introduction of many new features and in the words of many it felt almost like we were getting a new camera.

One of the features I was most curious to try out with the G9 firmware 2.0 was "Animal Detect AF" but given Panasonic's track record with AF in videos I was understandingly a little skeptical.

So how will this new Animal Detect AF mode compare to my usual methods of focusing when doing wildlife photography?

Is it a game changer or just a gimmick?

Let's find out.

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