Panasonic GH4 vs G7 Video Review

[@gingervytis]

Thanks for NOT adding any "music" crap to distract from your presentation.

[@GlennBoulton]

i would check the camera at 2:40 .....i think its on fire!!

[@aaronlowe3156]

I thought so too

[@personaldronerepair6141]

Glenn Boulton HaHaHa !!

[@Albanez39]

Dry ice :)

[@chaseontwowheels]

The G7 might be the camera to finally make me upgrade my T5i. Been using it forever now and it's not bad at all but all that in such a cheap package is pretty tempting.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

***** I hear ya!

[@PhaseGamer]

Trying be stuck with a t2i lol

[@YourTrulyFriend]

+chaseontwowheels I second that. I own a Nikon D5100 and I'm looking at this G7. Muuuch better video, good enough photos, smaller, seems like a great package.

[@Brucewayne519]

do it much sharper images too and tons of great glass

[@tylerwilliams7062]

+chaseontwowheels Chase! Fancy seeing you here!

[@shawnfisher6252]

You have no idea how much I value this channel! So much great info!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you for the kind words. Means a lot Shawn!

[@shawnfisher6252]

You talk facts and give real information. Most channels give opinions with loose information with no real credibility and for someone who owns a video business and want to give my best for my clients this kind of review is incredible and helps me grow as well as my business! Truly phenomenal!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you again for the generous words Shawn! My main goal is offer shooters what I couldn't find when starting out. Cheers!

[@DIYTyler]

Sweet man. Looking to get the G7, this was very helpful. Biggest reason for the change from the a5100 is the audio input jack....tried to do the external audio recording and I hate it, makes the process not fun and streamlined for me. Oh, thanks for the sub, hope you enjoy our stuff.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I hear ya! External audio is a real drag. Keep up the great work! Been watching your stuff for a while now.

[@JaySybrandy]

Cool to see you here Tyler :)

[@gothestags1]

dude, i have done the exact same thing you have just done! But not for the audio, the damn overheating issue! FUCK SONY! 10 mins max recording? fuck I hated that camera

[@lupinearsenalALT]

Canon officially lost the war with DSLR videography. They aren't even bothering to slap on a 4K sensor. M4/3 is the future of short film.

[@ThaexakaMavro]

+lupinearsenalALT meh more aps-c sony sensors even m4/3 most of them all use sony sensor

[@legendp2011]

+lupinearsenalALT the sensors are more than capable of 4k, its just the chipset are not. although the 5dmk3 with magic lantern 1080p raw is still one of the best cameras out there for video, albeit no thanks to canon (thanks to magic lantern) and the dslrs unlike the c100 ect use pixel binning instead of downsampling, which is why you get bad aliasing and moire on canon

[@JohnJonesRocketCity]

Yep and the 6d mkii is completely ridiculous with its lack of 4K. What were they thinking.

[@uhZeny]

lupinearsenalALT 1dx shits on every other company, it compares to a red epic for 1/10 of the price. 5d mk5 is fucking gorgoeous. Resolution doesn't mean quality pal.

[@matthewaitkenfilms9477]

@ settle, pettle

[@nickmetcalf5221]

I purchased his guide for the G7 a couple days ago and I'm happy that I did. He gives some awesome tips on the best equipment to buy for a REALLY cheap price tag and also takes you through setting up the camera and demonstrating a mock shoot. I've seen other guides for free, but I prefer Caleb's no nonsense approach and the way he organizes it all. Overall, I feel I got much more value out of this one for less than $20.

[@MattFromSMM]

Thanks for the video man. This is something I've been wanting to know cause I haven't been able to decide on which one.

[@thepeanuttravels8984]

We got the Panasonic G7 with the 14-140mm lens for vlogging and travel videos. It's a fantastic camera for the price. The lens was a good choice because of the range you have. I got some awesome shots of boats from being on a ferry and I would have never got them if I chose a different lens. We just posted our first ever vlog if anyone wants to see a more "real world" use for the camera. The autofocus was hit and miss though as I only purchased the camera before we left and I hadn't nailed the settings yet.

[@Fluxwithit]

Man, this video is still very relevant. Excellent information.

[@danielirambona]

Awesome Review, I can't wait to watch your Camera Guide, keep up the great work

[@CiclistaRodando]

Luego de usar la G7 estoy enamorado de la camara, el focus, tamaño etc, la uso hace un mes y dio un gran subido a mi canal a nivel de calidad.

[@michaelbruceallen3700]

I bought the G7 guide and the videos and resources were stellar. Very professional and interesting. I will buy more guides when I update my gear.

[@ERIKVADA]

I just bought the online guide for the G7 & it destroys any free tutorial that I saw on KZbin. It is totally worth the money & it provides a step by step process that anyone could follow, especially if you're new to the game. You know your stuff, buddy.

[@wiekvanvenetie3797]

my camera (a GH1) costed me $100, got the micro 4/3 lens mount and still shoots video in higher res than most canon and nikon dslr's of $500+

[@giovannifiorentini8295]

Bro, you rock. I've been watching your videos and they are extremely helpful.

[@SINIS0RSA]

Thanks alot! This video helped me alot! I just bought the G7 and 25mm 1.7 brand new for 399€. Not a bad deal. :)

[@cowardly_adventurer]

Niklas Please tell us where, I needz to know 😊

[@SINIS0RSA]

It was a black friday deal so unfortunately it's more expensive now. :(

[@fravektorpacheco]

Thomas Bourne $598.00 on amazon.

[@GSP-76]

I ordered the G7 and a Ride mic with a video led light and a Speedlite... can't wait to get started!

[@Lilreeces10]

Still rocking with my Rebel. Gonna use the T2i until it dies.

[@thekalf9991]

Lilreeces10 did u have to install Magic lantern to get sharp footage? i find my t3i without ML is not the best, image is soft and blurry at times

[@theurbanartist775]

The Kalf yeah I just upgraded to a g7 from a t3i. I haven’t touched the Canon in some time now. Check out my work on my channel.

[@workingstiff19]

THANK YOU, Caleb! Getting ready for a trip and this is useful information!

[@RicardoMendesTalks]

Brilliant review as always. Very well detailed and covering all the important topics most people care about. However I missed 10:45 at the conclusion portion of the video. Cheers

[@raymundmorgia150]

Between Lumix G7, Canon 700D and Sony A6000, which is the best for video and filmmaking? and why? Thank you and Thumbs UP!

[@smrtsk8er]

+Raymund Moria Panavision Panaflex for film Arri Alexa for video. But in all seriousness that is the most vague question I've read in awhile.

[@GeneralGarvel]

+Raymund Morgia Simply I'll say not the 700D :l

[@Alecxace]

+Raymund Morgia the A600 doesn't support external audio, Canon committed suicide in the video market for anything less than $5k but there are other cameras to check out and examine. But the G7 is good

[@raymundmorgia150]

Thank You already bought it.

[@joshua3113]

Thanks Caleb, another great video here. I think I'm sold. Not going to abandon my canon just yet but for sure it's on the list when I get ready to upgrade. I will be looking into the g7 when that time comes.

[@gershawnricham-odoi3236]

Hey Caleb, Thank you for providing a comprehensive review of both products. As you can already tell I'm commenting nearly 5 years after this video was created. Yet I wanted to know if you still view the G7 as a great buy for a Budget Filmmaker? If so, or not haha, what camera(s) would you recommend or are comparable performance and price-wise? Hope you're staying well and healthy during this unprecedented time!

[@KarimDavisFilms]

thank you, great vid, very informative, shooting our first indy tomorrow with the G7, very excited!

[@RideableEntertainment]

Does somebody know, wich Model of a focal reducer he recomments in his guide. I don't want to pay 20€ for this small info. I would really apreciate it.

[@jessi9375]

Rideable Entertainment I would also like to know this

[@Albanez39]

It's the Viltrox EF-M2. Costs around $120 and performs just like the Metabones, it even fits more snugly on the camera and lens. :)

[@t3chnoArt]

your reviews are the best, keep it up

[@kyleledotnet]

How do you get around not being able to change PAL to NTSC or vice versa when you travel a lot?

[@Autotrope]

This really bugs me with my GH2. The frame rate of computer monitors, the web etc is largely 60 fps but I'm stuck on PAL frame rates whereas Canon cameras can switch just in the menu.

[@Cactustone]

Caleb! Does the GH4 truly record for longer than 29:59 continuous? With my 5Diii into a Ninja 2 I can achieve this, but with one HUGE caveat: you have to do "something" to the display before the 29:59 mark or the camera will still shut down. The "something" could be pressing the "info" button, and cycling through the histogram, etc. No biggie if you have a designated operator, but for "set up and let it go" one-man-band shooting, it fails miserably. If I were to use the GH4 as a live streaming camera, and want the sensor to continuously pump output to the HDMI for an hour or more, without touching the camera, is this possible?

[@이일권색소폰뮤직]

I'm going to watch the video Have a happy time

[@JacobVossFilms]

Thank you for the video man! Very informative, exactly what I wanted to see

[@karinampadron3014]

This was a great extensive review. It is very helpful for deciding on a purchase.

[@snydicus]

The GH4 has an update now that lets you record indefinitely :D

[@mr.commenter7953]

There's also a way to get unlimited record limit on the G7. 😁

[@AndrewPRoberts]

It's official. I'm selling my T2i and buying a g7.

[@Croaty]

Damn man, congrats, I wish it was me !! xD

[@lamosos]

Who the fuck would buy a t2i?

[@legendp2011]

people who where alive in 2010. it was a great camera back then

[@lamosos]

legendp2011 Great logic. Not even sure how to respond to that.

[@AndrewPRoberts]

Yeah, it worked great for the 4+ years that I had it, but it was time to upgrade.

[@philippeschultz2660]

Great review Caleb !! Thanks a lot !

[@RedBlackFilms]

This is the video that made me decide on the G7. It's amazing.

[@leftclicky]

Would you recommend the G7 over the Sony A6300 in terms of image quality and usability?

[@GolazzoInsanity]

Sony a6300 is better

[@fixedshot]

image quality sony wins small usability panasonic wins big

[@ZalecanePl]

+MichaelTapl why "Sony can't shoot videos"?

[@SamWasHere]

Firmware update apparently resolved that issue

[@KyleMakes]

Yeah I've researched into the A6000 and A6300 and the overheating makes it way risky imo. The A6300 has less overheating problems I believe, but it still overheats. Edit: Here's an article about the overheating problems. Even with the firmware update it still has 4K video problems. www.digitaltrends.com/photography/sony-a6300-overheating-firmware/

[@AdamUPNow]

Thanks for the review, I've been eyeing the G7 recently. It's now below $600.

[@SAndSPictures]

I see you everywhere dude lol

[@AdamUPNow]

Really? Haha! Maybe we watch similar people.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

+AdamUPNow Yeah, crazy cheap now! Love all these great cameras with lower price tags. Like the Sony a6000: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1029861-REG/sony_ilce6000_b_alpha_a6000_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/6566/KBID/7173

[@RockstarLittle]

This is the comparison I was waiting for, I've noticed KZbin has recently added support for 4k, do you think the UHD standard will have much of a place moving forward or will it be skipped over for true 4K?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

+RockstarLittle I think 4K youtube uploading isn't worth it right now. Great if you have an amazing film that you want to show off in 4K, but with most people watching short videos on phones and tablets, I think 1080 is still king for web content right now.

[@theSMEXYone]

super informative and clear explanation! thank you

[@jafargio]

Hi Caleb thanks for great video. Quick question here. For starting video blogger do you recommend G7 over G85? I can reach this extra 400$ but may be I can use it in extra items (lens, led light). Videos I will be shooting is similar to Casey Neistat style.

[@el_kuks]

G85 has inbody stabilization while G7 does not which is pretty important for handheld filming.

[@mp4podcastDOTcom]

Please review the Panasonic GX8 please!

[@eugenehaynesiv]

Thank You! Great Job! I've been using my T2i since 2009 (I think) and a 5D mii sparingly and unsatisfied. This put it into a better perspective. I look forward to reading your guide too. Kind regards,

[@vedrangrubac9961]

i have question regarding record time. On panasonic it says 29:59 or 4gb in full HD (avchd). Does it just create new 4gb file and continues until 29:59 or just stops and when?For 4k it says taht it makes new file every 4gb until 29:59Also is there noticable difference between g7 @ 28Mbit/s and gh4 @ 5Mbit/s regarding matching in same timeline

[@MichaelFoleyPhotography]

Anyone else reminded of Tim Heidecker? Great video though!

[@bokeflo]

Great comparison of the Panasonic GH4 and the G7 cameras Caleb. I can't imagine the Panasonic GH4 being considered heavy but then again I'm comparing it to my Nikon camera gear :-)

[@monkeyboydesign]

Does a speedbooster really give you more shallow depth of field? I was under the impression that while it increases light/aperture it doesn't affect DOF.

[@FlashOneFilms]

Nice Review, but would you pick the G7 over the 5D Mk3 for Music video uses?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

+FlashOneFilms Would depend on my budget.

[@AndysCuts]

does these two camera use the same lenses? As well as with the GH5?

[@FunctionFactory]

Great Video bravo! How is the internal preamp on the G7 compare to the GH4?

[@ConstantinSPurcea]

You mentioned headphone jack that's not on the G7, and most entry level Canon cameras. I shoot on a Canon 6D, which I mostly use for photography, but do shoot video too. That only has a mic jack, but no headphones, not that I've ever used the mic jack as I use a Zoom H1, but that's a professional camera and still lacks a very useful port... and speaking of the devil, the 6D mark II won't have 4k either.

[@hansplourde]

Hi Caleb, first I want to tell you how much you have been helped me in my gears acquisition and also that you are my inspiration for all my cameras I've boughr from the first one (T2i) till my last g4h and very lastly Olympus m10 ii... that been said, no mather how fantastic are theses tools I want you to tell more about how to use them as mid level prosumer ... also Ive bought your GH4 course but I have no Idea on how to log in again thanks Caleb

[@RockstarLittle]

just curious if you have had a chance to look at the Samsung NX500 and how that might stack up against the pana G7?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

+RockstarLittle I have not.

[@heisapilot]

great video.. thanks for your efforts ☺

[@psynema]

The G6 even WITH NR TURNED OFF - looked cleaner but it also looked like NR was still applied and water colorish and the bit rate suffered at high isos - wondering if that's what going on with the G7's iso "performance" and it's hard to tell with blank grey card for iso tests.

[@CarlHarwatt]

Very helpful video but I would like your opinion. If 4K was not a top priority, would it be worth buying a GH3 instead of the G7 for it's headphone jack, better battery life and weather sealed body?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

+Carl Harwatt Yes.

[@WarfareHD1]

I'm gonna get this camera with the kit lens and use the kit lens for action type of shots, but for tripod shots i'm gonna buy the 20mm F1.7 Pancake lens from Panasonic. I think that's the most cost effective way to get the best shots

[@jomsysamthomas]

Am I crazy to get G7 in 2023 for my KZbin channel that I am gonna launch this year? Please suggest I am a Vlogger on a budget and I watched 1000's of videos, nothing looks better than a G7.

[@graceonyourdash]

That’s really great choice. I would suggest also gh4 because has v-log

[@JFKreations]

Thanks Caleb. Great review. Your video helped me decide. I just bought a G7 and started filming with it today. Question, the flip out LCD screen goes black about 30 seconds to a minute after I start recording. I have it flipped out facing forward to frame my shots. I move around quite a bit while filming. I couldn’t find any setting in the menu having to do with screen blackout. Is this normal? Is there a setting I need to change? Is my camera a dud?

[@PodcastCentral333]

How does the 1080p on the g7 look versus the gh4? I saw gh4 footage and it's gorgeous

[@shankar4510]

Hi I'd like to talk about camcoders. Should I invest in one? I am going for sony HDR as100.

[@DriftFilmsco]

Another epic review ***** thank you! Have you shot enough footage yet to recognise a difference in quality of 1080p out of this cam compared to the GH4? Cheers, Joel.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

+Drift Productions Not enough at 1080 no. But again, shooting 1080 on these 4K cameras doesn't make much sense when you compare the quality.

[@DriftFilmsco]

+DSLR Video Shooter Cheers for the feedback.

[@PlasmicSteve]

You can record as long as you need on the G7 - you just have to perform this hack. I almost didn't buy the G7 earlier this year for that reason, but then I read about the hack and did it, and it's worked well ever since. I'm in a band and record full 4+ hour shows with a power bank and large SD card. I almost forgot about the hack - you do it once and forget about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIa8qY2jh9ljgbc

[@boscoserranovelasco3302]

Hey Caleb! Probably you're not going to respond to this comment in a couple of weeks because I read on twitter that you are finally having your baby!! Congratulations on that!! I live in Spain and if I was to buy the G7 I would have to use the PAL setting in the camera but that gives m only 50fps at 1080p instead of 60fps as on the NTSC setting. Could I change to the NTSC setting although Im living in Europe? Does it have any consequences? Because I really don't know. Thanks for the review and keep up with the awesome content Caleb!

[@GraffitiKitty1]

What's the difference between a speed booster and a cheap lens mount adapter you can get on Amazon?

[@jonathanscherer7482]

I've been wondering the same thing.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

With a speed booster you'll gain an extra stop of light and you will have a wider field of view without distortion. So as an example, if you have an APS-C sensor (like the Canon 70D) a 50mm F1.4 will have the more light so as to act more like a F0.4 lens. Pretty cool! AND that APS-C sensor will have the field of view or framing similar to a Full Frame sensor like a 5D mark III.

[@GraffitiKitty1]

Ah thanks. That's why I hate my Nikon lens adapter for my GH3. Crops my footage big time.

[@lamosos]

+DSLR Video Shooter Bruhhh... Tell me that was a typo. How can you be selling camera guides and have no understanding of how F stops work? Smh.

[@ArminBravoII]

I'm looking into buying the G7 camera for videography purposes ...and mainly because it falls in my budget and the GH4 doesn't. My question is: What lenses would you recommend for this camera? The one I'm interested in purchasing comes with 14-144 mm lens kit.

[@ElaireBand]

I like the lighting of your video.

[@luisdavidventarodriguez1268]

Hello Caleb, great guide, i just loved it, really easy to master the amazing g7, just a question i am hoping you can respond due your experience in the field, does the g7 record clean footage to an external recorder, and if does will it be 8 bit 4.2.2 or 8 bit 4.2.0 thanks again and keep making great videos.

[@markshirley01]

thanks for the review Caleb excellent as usual. I was going to buy a G7 as a second camera to my Nikon D750 but I was going to buy the 14 to 42mm lens but good know I should give it a miss.

[@PhotoBooth72]

Great video, should we use the 16-255 setting on the G7 instead of 0-255?

[@TomVoyageuk]

Please review the GX8! im confused on whether to get the GX8 or GH4? thanks :)

[@SenseiEli]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I have a 700d and I am thinking about the G7.... Is it that better? I am just learning how to use the 700D right...

[@callan5323]

Nice review & thanks for the tips.

[@MasterOfBasses]

The G7 does output clean video through HDMI. Why did you say ut doesn't? Greetings.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

+Juan Pablo Ayala I'm saying you can't monitor the camera while recording...

[@MrRich-nn5vk]

+DSLR Video Shooter SO if I plug my Aputure monitor into this camera it want show nothin while its recording video?

[@luttekikker]

+DSLR Video Shooter So, can you use a Atomos Shogun for uncompressed 4K video on the G7?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

+Lutte Kikker I don't own a Shogun so I wasn't able to test that myself. That said, if B&H is saying it is possible that it should be.

[@jessi9375]

What’s the difference between the styles in the lumix g7 between the 14-140mm and the 14-42mm?

[@freemytongue]

Hi Caleb! Love your channel. Watched a ton of your vids before I bought the G7 for my CEO Check In vlogs. We also shoot our SmashHound Episodes on a GH4. We're in Chicago too...I wonder if your fans want to know your favorite restaurant spot in the city??? You should guest star on an upcoming SmashHound Episode!

[@crimp-shaped5019]

Hello ready to take the plunge and go mirrorless for shooting video please advise on which is better. Fuji, Sony, Panasonic confused!?

[@smaranalva]

planning to buy a g7 soon. at the moment I film with my smartphone

[@tedanderson7615]

What are your thoughts about the fact that the G7 is not weather sealed if I am going to be using it in humid south Florida. Is this going to be a bad choice for the humid climate?

[@DoorElevenProductions]

Great work as usual, Caleb! Curious how you think the G7 would pair as a B-Cam to the Sony A7s? Any experience cutting the two together? (I know you mentioned working with both the GH4 and A7s on a music video previously.) Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Door Eleven Productions It can work. There are two difficulties... First, shooting with a 4K camera and a 1080p camera can be tough since one will look sharper (if downscaling the 4K to 1080). This can be fixed somewhat by keeping the sharpness on the 4K cam waaaaay down and maybe sharpening the 1080 cam in post a little. The other is color. Having a Datacolor card or something like that is HUGE. Get it in at least one shot for each scene on each camera and you'll be able to match the cameras easier.

[@alanabley525]

I now have every intention of purchasing a G7 and consider your guide a necessity. Does it suggest a reasonably priced Ultra Wide Angle I can use for video. I currently shoot stills with a 7D and 10-22 lens (16-35). I really enjoy your videos .

[@mannahatamovies]

Caleb, Ive set my G7 to NATURAL, reducing Contrast, Noise Reduction and Sharpness to -5. I have seen where people also set Saturation to -5 as well. You do not on your G7 tutorial. What is your reason for leaving Saturation where it is at? Thank you.

[@ScottSullivanTV]

Saturation keeps skin tones natural. Noise Reduction and sharpening in camera are awful, so that's a given... do that in post. Too bunch contrast in low light isn't good. Saturation turned up in post doesn't look good and will make skin tones look gross.

[@mannahatamovies]

Thanks Scott!

[@SR22T_Pilot]

Couldn't find your video about speed booster? Do you mind ti give a link?

[@Godscommoncuriosity]

Ok, I have a question. I currently shoot on the Sony A65, It's been great to me in essence and I've loved it so far, but due to relative cheapness of the A7 right know ($1099 with Kit Lens on Ebay Brand New) I was thinking of getting that for my upgrade. Main reason's Full frame, More auto focus points, More dynamic Range, Larger ISO range, Mic level's, Headphone jack, Etc. Or should I do the Panasonic lumix g7, mostly for the 4K capability. Though truth be told my customers haven't asked for video in that range as yet but i'm sure were just a year of 2 off. So what do you think A7 or Panasonic lumix g7.

[@firworks]

I keep bouncing back and forth between going with a speedbooster and the Sigma 18-35 F1.8 or that 12-35 F2.8. Do you own the Panasonic 12-35 F2.8? Would you possibly do a video about it in the future? Or maybe even about choosing between the two setups for shooting video? I see a lot of people asking the same question on forums without much of an answer as it doesn't seem like the 12-35 F2.8 is as common. I can't decide if the OIS, AF and lower price make it the better option. I am mostly shooting indoors and in small spaces so I need extra FOV over what I can get from the 14-42 kit. However, having more light would also be better obviously. They are both better than the 14-42 F3.5 but the Sigma would be much better. For doing focus pulls I think the AF and the touch screen are a good match. Still it seems like the Speedbooster + 18-35 is the most recommended combo for shooting video on mirrorless.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I don't own the lens but I have used it (12-35) and really dig it. I would base your decision on low light and great DOF (Sigma) vs Small lens package and great stabilization (12-35).

[@patrickngongha]

what vintage lenses will you advice for Panasonic GH4 with mount for a good short action movie

[@joshfilmsstuff9769]

You wouldn't want to use a manual focus vintage lens for an action movie.

[@mannahatamovies]

hello Caleb. I've got my g7 hooked up to the atoms ninja flame..and I cannot figure out how to totally clear the g7 display so the atoms records a clean video without any icons. I've cleared the display yet something always shows up, be it the t icon or the four brackets, etc. is there a quick fix option on the g7 itself? thanks

[@JanMayerOficial]

What lenses should be the first to buy?

[@PlanDProductions]

You said forget the both options kit lens for the g7? is the 14-140 f3.5 not worth it?

[@NeverEnoughCoffee]

Still a relevant useful review!

[@SplitAxisProductions]

I use the G7 and a 85Mill cine lens it does just fine in low light.

[@PhilippeOrlando]

Is the HDMI out to 8 bit 4:2:2 any useful on the G7? Is that 8 bit 4: 2: 2 that much better for grading? Also, would you buy exclusively mft lenses or would you use full frame lenses with a focal reducer ( for me it'd be Roxsen).

[@Cutemonster]

So I bought your G7 Guide and have found it useful thus far. Question about audio though. I have a Rode Video Mic Pro which I plan to connect directly to the camera. In the sound menu of the G7, the default is at 0db. Do I need to set it to a lower default (i.e. -6 or -12db)? The Rode Video Pro mic itself has 3 settings, -10db, 0, and +20db. What would be the typical set up in conjunction with the camera setting. Please note I have no plans to use a preamp(juiced link, etc.). Besides, I have an external audio recorder(zoom h5) and mic which I'll make use of on more complex shoots. Thanks.

[@SpacewayFilms]

G7 vs 70D (or even 80D) which one do you like for a DSLR shooter more?

[@Hersheychocolate12]

For black Friday since everything is going on sale. You recommend getting the 14-42 lens but buying the alternative lens? What are those so I can hurry and get them while it's on sale and the adaptor? (btw putting this on my Christmas list so lol I'm not paying for these so I'm trying to find the ones better for the buck)

[@giuseppeferro_eikonvideo]

hi really nice review, i learned a lot about gh4 stuff as i have it since one month.What do you think about the panasonic 20mm f1.7?

[@DKtracks]

Awesome video. Just what I was looking for. What about the bitrate? Is the lower bitrate of the g7 a problem or is the codec just as good that it does not realy matter?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

***** At 1080 the bit rate is lower than the GH4 but at 4K we still have 100.

[@DKtracks]

Hmm I guess I have to compare how far I can push each one. I am not really into 4k with 24p (yet) as I prefer a higher framerate. Thanks anyways :)

[@giovannifiorentini8295]

So I am starting to get into travel filming. So I am a complete beginner. As of right now I have the CANON T3i which completely sucks in low light and I also understand that the world is going to 4K. Do you recommend that I get the G7 for starting out my travel filming career?

[@aerocapture7464]

Hi, Thanks for this... Does the g7 take the same batteries and lenses as the GH4?

[@bikeomatic8005]

Hi Caleb, I just got gx80 and I am wondering is it worth buying your g85 guide, will I still benefit of it with the gx80. I decided to spend leas on a camera to begin with and then upgrade if needed. Thanks.