GH5 Panasonic camera, from anticipation to love or hate

theSUBVERSIVE

Some video modes have HEVC H.265 but it's not clear all modes supports it. It would be interesting then if they could implement an All-I version of H.265 as well, not just the 400 Mbbps H.264 codec.

lmackreath

Why wait?.. something you know that we don't or are you advising us just to wait for the real world reviews to come out first before handing over the cash?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@Vesku

It sounds great - but implementation is usually awful.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Btw, preorder is available

http://www.adorama.com/ipcdcgh5.html

EU https://www.parkcameras.com/panasonic-GH5

But I strongly suggest to avoid preordering this camera for now, wait for April. Small personal tip.

Vesku

New focussing tool is the focus pull setting. This allows you to define two focus points using the touchscreen, then smoothly shift from one to the other. The speed of transition can be varied from 1 to 5.

Great!

touviere7

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Posted press release at http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/gh5-notes/gh5-notes

Sage

Quite promising.. shame there is no MAR; I will likely wait until they follow through on the updates.. because you never know..

touviere7

EspenB

@smoke23 Its included in the box.

Vesku

Does the 6k photo have sound?

smoke23

Is that a built in HDMI lock I see? That would be nice

Eno

Can anybody clarify how actually the 6K photo mode works? Is it only a burst still mode or is it storing the images into a video format like 4K photo mode in Gh4?

tylerknight

@vesku Yes this microphone is for noise removeal of stabilizer sound and works great!

Vesku

Like many other recent cameras the GH5 also has a built in stereo mic. What’s different is that it has an extra little internal mic that acts as a reference to cancel and reduce noise.

Is this a counter noise tech for IBIS hissing?

Same battery as GH4. Good. I have 6.

HillTop1

@tylerknight, yes do. I will assume it already does but with a 6k anamorphic coming in the summer firmware upgrade, I would think it will an added feature.

tylerknight

@hilltop1 I wasn't able to test that but can Inquire and get back to you!

Tron

This article will also help answer a good deal of questions -

http://www.newsshooter.com/2017/01/04/panasonic-gh5-internal-10-bit-422-4k-recording-at-400-mbps-and-hd-up-to-180fps/

Apparently a hybrid Log gamma will also provide instant HDR to supported TVs (I predicted this a while back but figured it was a long shot feature).

HillTop1

@tylerknight, did they implemented the anamorphic desqueeze on the GH5?

EspenB

Image sensor size 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)

Pixel width is the same in all aspect ratios. No MAR it seems.

tylerknight

Also, Bluetooth has been implemented for smart phone connection! With switch to wifi for transfer of media !

tylerknight

@sammy there is definitely anamorphic :)

I wasn't able to test footage so can't give feedback on dynamic range but it will certainly be better! The ISO is much better too!

tylerknight

@vesku

You bet ! I asked for you at the demo and tried it out! You can use exp comp to adjust exposure using ISO

theSUBVERSIVE

Panasonic GH5 page is up: http://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/cameras-camcorders/lumix-g-compact-system-cameras/dc-gh5.html

Some specs: Cinelike D / Cinelike V / Like709* / V-LogL*/**/*When Creative Video Mode is selected. **Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately) is required.

LUT Monitor Display / LUT HDMI Display *Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately) is required.

Wave form monitor / Vectorscope

6K PHOTO: MP4 (H.265/HEVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))

But no HEVC for normal 4K video, but this means that the GH5 is capable of H.265, could they possibly bring H.265 for 4K video as well in a future firmware update?

Vesku

AUTO ISO IN MANUAL VIDEO MODE!! It works and it works well..

But does it have EV comp too?

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