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2014 m43 cameras, including GH5 aka 4K Wizard
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  • LongJohnSilverLongJohnSilver

    After so many news in the past months GH3 seems so obsolete. 4:2:0 8 bit seems prehistoira.

    • ML added Raw to several camera
    • BMPCC has raw and prores for 1000$

    A camera development starts a lot before of market launch. Who knows if Panasonic will be able to compete again in this segment.

    In the meantime I don't even think there will be a hack for GH3: nobody will be interested once a GH5 will be out.

  • chefchef

    http://www.43rumors.com/ft4-panasonic-4k-mft-camera-coming-in-2014/

    It's a 'GH4K, won't be out 'till next year. But I know some people who know some people that rob some people!(Cit.)

    I know they are out there lurking on us speak loud!

    This is the official Panasonic Lumix GH4 whist list.

  • RenovatioRenovatio

    Yes, i realized it's very important. Must be the FIRST improve.

  • LongJohnSilverLongJohnSilver

    For GH5 I just hope having 4.2.2 10 bit. That's all

  • DangerPicturesDangerPictures

    Truesense announces Micro4/3 sized 4k CMOS sensor.

    http://www.truesenseimaging.com/news-and-events/61-new-cmos-and-ccd-image-sensors-from-truesense-imaging-target-high-performance-imaging-applications

    The CCD version offers 2k with 13 stops and no rolling shutter.

  • Manu4VendettaManu4Vendetta

    @magnifico, thanks. :)

  • RenovatioRenovatio

    Vitaliy it's sure next GH will have 4k? It will be great, really! Can you be sure about that? Do you know something else you can tell us?

    Anyway, 4k is great but it's not enough. I prefer the do 4k only if they are able to do it with 60fps at least. Ultra HD resolution in 24p, 30p, and 60p for slow motion. Than there's the IBIS question: the MUST implement the camera with a stabilizazion inside, at same level of Olympus.

    And then: the price. If it will be all like this, i could bough even for 1300-1400 euro!

  • igorek7igorek7

    Considering the just announced Panasonic 4K UltraHD TV WT600, before long should be Panasonic announcement of a video-camera with 4K@50/60Hz and HDMI 2.0-out support.

  • JspatzJspatz

    @azza_act Yes it is.

  • azza_actazza_act

    @jspatz ok thanks! Is that a US number?

  • azza_actazza_act

    @jonpais Really? You must have a rock would one because I could easily remove my eye cup after a couple of months. It must of got caught in the camera bag some how and come off. It was at a wedding, so I didn't realise at the time because I was busy. But yeah, I'll just buy I new one I guess. No big deal but this has never happened to me with the other panny cameras. Even with the same camera bag. I shoot realestate photography also. Unforntunely I have to use my G6 instead of the gh3 because of the hotshot coming loose and can't connect to my flash... So yeah. Just asking for a better build in the next version.

  • JspatzJspatz

    The eyecups can slip off. I just ordered 2 from Panasonic. You may contact our National Parts Center at 1-800-332-5368, The cups were $8 and the shipping was $6.

  • jonpaisjonpais

    @azza_act I'm trying to even imagine how the eyecup could come off... again, I've taken mine off a couple of times to clean the viewfinder, but... Could you describe exactly how it came off? In other words, the rubber cup became detached from the plastic mount, or what??? This is too bizarre for me...

  • FlaaandeeersFlaaandeeers

    Better codec & better DR. That's all I need!

  • azza_actazza_act

    @jonpaos you are lucky to even have an eyecup, mine come off on a gig during the weekend! . Since owning the gh1 and 2 plus the g6. The 3's build has been the shittest. I just hope they don't cock it up the gh5. That's all.

  • jonpaisjonpais

    Funny, I've read so many posters complain about the hotshoe, but mine is rock-solid. I also think the EVF is fine, but since I wear glasses, I really have to make an effort to keep my eye firmly pressed against the eyecup to see the whole frame. I've also read about users who claim the memory card door pops open all the time, but mine requires considerable force to open. My biggest beef might be the tiny buttons that are hard to press, especially the play button, and it is too easy to change the exposure inadvertently by accidentally moving the thumbwheel at the back of the camera. As far as the setting info disappearing every ten seconds, I just hit the shutter release halfway when I need to check the mic levels. I do wish I could use focus assist while shooting, however. Overall though, I think there are too many whiners over what is essentially an excellent video camera. Great battery life and beautiful color rendition.

  • azza_actazza_act

    You know what would also be great? A hotshoe that stays on, a EVF that works and OLED screen that doesn't come loose... Oh, and 4K :)

  • stoneystoney

    4k for sure. 48fps?

    1080p120 would be nice.

    5-axis IS for photo and video.

    Bayer filter removal.

    Yeah bring back mar sensor!!!

  • thudbthudb

    I have been told that a new Panasonic GHx will be announced in April 2014 and will sit above the GH3 (i.e. will not replace it).

  • jakepowelljakepowell

    im still dubious as to whether the gh line will be refreshed this year i think next year is when we will see gh5 tbh and also 4k ? really next gh? maybe, but only a really shitty 8bit mjpeg like in 1dc i would rather have 10 or 12 bit 1080p / 2k ....

  • oscillianoscillian

    No, no the japs will never use 4(shi)K. It will prolly be 5K ;)

  • magnificomagnifico

    @Manu4Vendetta mar=multi aspect ratio

  • sammysammy

    @Vitaliy_Kiselev wow,thats great news, can we assume with 4k we get 120fps and better DR?

  • azza_actazza_act

    Wait a minute... I thought the gh cams have a two year cycle?

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    •most likely no 4k - if it gets included, it'll be no faster than 24/25p and highly compressed

    Next GH will have 4K :-)

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