I was shocked to find out that the 30p bit rate was only 17Mbps as opposed to the 60p which is 28Mbps. I don't know how I missed that point in all the reports of the camera. Also that the 30p provides long record times but the 60p is limited to 29:59. I don't know why they did that.

I'm curious if anyone else ever records 60p with a 1/60 shutter? I did and it looks fine at 60p. I didn't notice any increased motion blur on the LCD. Maybe i'm just doing something wrong.

I recently picked up 2 G5's with 14-42 kit lens from Amazon for $244 each. great little deal and they're in perfect condition and I must say a really nice little camera. It's not the best in terms of all the features you get with a G6 or GH2 etc., but for the price it's a really great image. I already have a GH1 which has been serving me well. It's SUPER light weight. I like the grip better than the GH1. It's a really cheaply made body, but if you don't bang it around it should be fine. I'm super gentle with all my cameras anyway.

I used the Tamron 17-50mm with RJ Speedbooster and it works well. Haven't tried my Minolta 50mm f1.4 or 85mm f2 yet but i'd assume they'll work just great based on what i'm seeing so far. I leave it set to Natural -2-2-2 and NR at 0. Haven't tested other settings yet. Haven't had any time to do any test vids. If I get some time I'll do something.

If you don't need the 24p it's a good option. 30 and 60P is very useful for my needs which are local TV shows, Commercials, Music Videos and Weddings. It would be amazing if this camera was added to the Hack program. It's already got some good features and just needs that little extra stuff to make it a great low cost option. The prices seem to be still dropping so look out for it.

Just picked up a refurbed G5 with kit lens for $300~.

My only complaints:

Lack of manual video obviously, but vintage lenses + auto ISO is not bad.

Auto Bracket exposures can not be used with the self timer. And..

The shutter needs held down through all the shots. If you release the shutter button at shot 2, and you move your scene, it will continue to take shot 3 causing you to reshoot. Even my original Canon Rebel would shoot 3 brackets with 1 press.

The only way to get -3/+3 EV is to use 7 shots, when 3 is standard and sufficient. Opening up custom AEB settings would be amazing.

Yes I like HDR.

I will donate for any added functionality.

Hi to all This is my 2 last airvideos with G5 The real quality is much better.....

I used it for shooting without moving. When contents of frame changes very slightly. But for reporting autoiso is good, working like videocameras. I guess g6/gh2/gh3 for video must be much better.

radioman, thank you. It's working. I can tell : I use manual lens and antiflickering mode 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120 - almost manual :)) but no iso control.

Thanks 586x

I have try and it works but when start recording in any mode i have black screen. This is only good for photos. I will try the same with HDMI and will see.....

Thanks Again

I try it with HDMI no success...

Hello to all I use g5 for aerial Video and Photos I really need live preview from AV or HdMi. I want to know if G5 hacked can support the live preview or i must change the camera. This is test flight

Hello Vitaliy. I want to hack the firmware G5, interested in adjusting the exposure when shooting movies, share your experience or where to start? Thank you.

A test video shot with Panasonic G5 and Samyang 7.5mm Fisheye f3.5

G5 with kit lens on Amazon for $299...

I can wholeheartedly recommend the G5! Great budget camera, with good ergonomics and great image quality. I also have a GH3 but actually prefer the lighter and more compact G5 for taking pictures, even though the GH3 offers a slight advantage in image quality...

Dear G5 users I have a severe problem with image storage on my G5. We wanted to use several G5 to take time-lapse series of animal colonies. Time lapse should be taken with 1 picture / minute. To save energy, we turn the camera OFF after every single picture, and back ON before the next picture, by cutting off power supply. So far everything works. After the first folder is filled up with 999 images, the camera makes a new folder, but this time only stores one image in that folder, and then makes again a new folder. This goes on and on until there are 999 folders with only one image, limiting the total amout of images that can be taken to 1998. This is rather disappointing. I suppose that is a problem that the "current folder" setting is only stored if the camera is turned off properly, and not by cutting power.