10 things I LOVE about the Panasonic Lumix G85 Camera in 2018!

[@donr8191]

I know this review is now 4 years old but you're the first one to talk about the pre amps and gain issues and hearing what you said is leading me to buy a G85 in late 2023 so I can start working in 4K.... THANKS !!

[@jorgem50]

I sold my 3 G7's and bought 3 G85s. Best decision ever! IBIS, no 4g 4k record file size and unlimited recording is awesome! I shoot wedding videos with my gear

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Absolutely. I had a G7 for a day and took it back and got the G85. It wasn't even close. :-) Well done! :-)

[@stephenmcdonagh2795]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I think the G80, unlike the G85, doesn't have none stop recording- something to do with European recording laws. Apart from that, they're the same camera.

[@KitLaughlin]

I bought a brand new G85 last week; for $678. I had been looking for a used GH4 for around that money, but reviews like yours helped the decision. I have 4 GX85s in the studio, hooked up to an ATEM mixer. These shoot great 1080p/30 video, but have no forward-facing screens, so setting up a solo shoot is a PITA. I will report back once I've set it up and used it. Could be the video/still bargain of the decade.

[@alicenwonderland3813]

I got this camera as a gift. It produces film like quality video at 4K 24. I had to figure out the auto focus but it works flawlessy in tracking mode and does some nice focus pulls which has been a great discovery! The photos it takes are professional quality. I think there is a lot of newer cameras that have updated technology but this little camera packs a powerful punch. It’s even cheaper now and would make a great starter camera for anyone on a budget.

[@GermanViking]

I use the G85 for video and photography and the value for the money is a no brainer deal, I also love the menus, as you said those are very intuitive. I also own the G9 for even more pleasant results in photography and I'm happy with both cameras.

[@jakieskropki]

I switched from Canon to Panasonic for the reason of having IBIS. Biggest challenge is that I can't get used to Lumix colours but hopefully I will find the way to colour correct it in post. Thanks for making your video, it helped me a bit to understand my new camera.

[@hVF8KZuQPeCc8u]

I am another who owns the G85 as well as the G9. As good as the G9 is, I would never sell my G85 at this point. It is lighter, no video time limits like the G9, and has a similar feature set as the G9. Thanks for a great video. I think you are spot-on!

[@BoyAditya]

drink everytime Shane say "food for thought" LOL ..

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

😂

[@sonsofmatriarchy5552]

After years of waiting for Olympus to announce em5 mk3 from my mk1. I decided to buy Lumix g95 last week and I'm very happy so far.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Nice!

[@johnramirez5032]

I am a newbie i just bought one. Its a bit more than i can use effectively but i knew that when i bought it. I wanted somethimg i could grow with. It seems like a battery hog but thats not a issue since i bought 3 batteries. ! I also bought the 200 mm lens with additional stabilizer in auto mode. Which makes a huge difference for free hand applications. The stabilizer has to be swithched off in manual to use focus ring but its not a issue mostly. Plenty of pixels for me. Ive got lots to learn. I try to watch a video daily and this one was confirmed that my purchase was a great choice. Thanks for the video. I gave you a thumbs up and subscribed. Its a bit different than the other panasonic camera that had huge optical zoom and additional digital zoom which i loved.

[@RandyRhoadsFL]

You still like it? I just ordered one, my first camera ever

[@patrickmcfadden1689]

Nice video. Never had the G85, but I have 2 G7, 2 GX85 and a G95. Love using them all.

[@zachampsonartist]

such an awesome video! especially great as a fellow Australian, i know how hard it is to find a mirriorless camera that has continues recording. Would you still recommend this camera in 2020 if my budget is like 2k or should i just grab the gh5?

[@DSD]

Nice video, I’m pretty happy with my G85s as well. Have you had good luck using them in this talking head format with autofocus. In the past I’ve just locked focus in manual but I’m starting to test using autofocus again. For the most part it has been doing okay

[@Tickleme3090]

Great video, so good to have the video frame rate discussion for an Australian perspective. Cheers John

[@Myosh03]

Have it for a while, cons for me are: no higher fps then 60 (why o why not add 1080p120 or even 720p120), mic cable obstruct the flip screen, and most annoyingly screen goes off (power save?) while recording with wifi control after few sec (this was a bummer for me as I own a gimbal which connect via wifi with g85) pros for me are: Everything this amazing camera is! ...IBIS and specialy dual IS works a magic for still and video! And quality is very good for price ;)

[@paulondra19]

#11 Time Lapse: the G85 assembles the Time Lapse IN the camera. No need to export 500 shots and assemble them on a PC.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Thanks for this! I’m really leaning towards this camera in 2021. My biggest issue is that it’s an old camera, but it seems like cameras don’t advance that quickly.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It's a good camera minus the auto-focus not being fantastic. This or the Olympus OMD EM1 MK II are both great deals. If you need great Autofocus, get the Olympus. I have a video or two about it on the channel as well. The G85 has some advatages though with that unlimited recording and Cine-D/V profiles.

[@tracybumpers7194]

I am getting me 2 of them.Your video help me feel better to know i am buying the right camera.Thanks.

[@joeframo3347]

Yes to G 85 in Igloo mode the battery lasts long time you can probably get about 250 pictures with that camera espectacular you're absolutely right thank you for your great presentation on the Panasonic g85 what I like about the camera it's weatherproof so if there was sprinkling a rain I wouldn't worry about it like my other cameras really appreciate this video thanks a lot from Atlanta Georgia

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I sold my GH5 to buy the BMPCC4K (without dropping another penny). And I recently traded my G7 for a used [like new] G85 for just around $250. I'm waiting for the G85 to ship to me as I write this. My plans for the G85 are for vlogs and location scouting, etc. After working with the G7, I loved the imagery, but I really needed that Dual IS back. I'll probably create a review of my experience with it, to go along with the 10 million other reviews out there. But, hey, I love shooting video. Thanks for your video.

[@craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185]

Wouldn't the app be more beneficial than the articulated screen if you're recording yourself? You could mount a tablet out of the camera view to make sure everything is looking good.

[@johnheiser2604]

I love mine. Having trouble setting time lapse though for getting sunsets.

[@landonbailey]

If I ever look at a second 4K camera, I'll definitely check one out. :)

[@avioren]

Hi Nice review. Do you use also ND filter with this Camera ? and if do, can you recommend one ? I’m also hone this camera.

[@FlyByFrancis]

I just bought the G85! I'm excited. It gets here in 4 days. Oh golly g!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Congrats you're going to love it! Check out my GH5 auto-focus video (the most recent one) and I use the same principle for this camera as well now. :-)

[@FlyByFrancis]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Okay will do!

[@FlyByFrancis]

No overheating so far. I used it on a shoot for about 2 hours and no signs of heavy heating.

[@sdhute]

@@FlyByFrancis are you still happy with the g85? I've been looking at picking on up. The lenses are alot less then the Sony e mount.

[@FlyByFrancis]

@@sdhute I've actually had to sell it because of an unexpected emergency but YES I love the G85. The IBIS is great! It's light weight enough to fit to bring in any situation and it produces exceptional image quality. I'm camera-less right now but I'm saving up for another G85 until I can afford a Sony A7iii or a Lumix GH5

[@onnie1968]

Well after watching most of your g85 vids, I ended up getting one :). Camera shop here in Adelaide had them on special, with the 12-60 glass for $999. Anyway I don't know much about camera's but I thought g85 might be a great starting point. Thank you for all the time you put into helping beginners like me. :)

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks for the kind words! :-)

[@paulondra19]

#12 Water Resistant: I wouldn't take it underwater, but you can be confident if it gets a little wet you'll be okay.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Great point thanks! :-)

[@thaz202]

It's not water resistant, it's weatherproof, big difference. If it gets splashed or rained on it'll be ok. Do not take it underwater

[@kylenelson9755]

I’ve purchased my g85 for below $510.00 over the summer and have upgraded the camera body with a battery grip, Metabones Speed booster, and a Sigma 150-600mm lens.

[@johnramirez5032]

Question. Do you use a tripod or mono pole for the beast of a lens?150 to 600 ? Ive got the 200 with additionally stabilization. It makes a big difference. Im to shakey .

[@thaz202]

What lens did you use to shoot this video with? I have the kit 12-60mm and the 20mm 1.7 for stills. I'm debating on getting a lens for video and it seems like your AF is on point with this video :) did you use the center point?

[@gordon3988]

And in 2022? Looking for a smaller MFT for hiking trips…used G85 or EM 1 Mk 11? G85 body only just over 1/2 the price of the Oly. Thoughts? Great video!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

If you need autofocus the Olympus is awesome and it’s great for photos also. The Panasonic is a way better camera for video though. The G9 is a great hybrid camera as well. The g85 has unlimited recording so it’s a good option for video.

[@OpenFilmmaker]

Nice video!! I made something similar recently. What camera did you shoot with in this video? I'm considering getting rid of my G7 and GX85 to get a second G85.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Here's 10 reasons why I purchased a second Panasonic Lumix G85 mirrorless camera.

What's your best all around lens for the g85? the most versatile in your opinion

[@joyjeetpaul2218]

Hello Sir.... I'm from India and love Streetphotography, would you recommend G85 for this purpose in 2022 ?

[@GotBettaBeats]

love the west coast music intro

[@unproadventures4142]

Thanks for the info mate I reckon this camera will suit my needs perfectly

[@winddealer1]

You can't go wrong with the G85, even with the Panasonic Contrast AF focus hunting challenges. The upside is that I will learn how to become better with manual focus. Love the low weight and value of this product.

[@vincenzohhh]

Would you recommend this for travel videos? I'm between the G85 for the IBIS or a Sony a6400 for the video quality with a gimbal..

[@djimpulse]

I do all my travel videos with the g85, and I couldnt be happier!

[@imensa9409]

dj impulse how you deal with af

[@АлександрГордеев-з6ц]

I have both of them, and the gimbal. it is excellent and budget choice for multicam shooting.

[@mope4188]

11. Dust and weather proof. That's why I bought G85

[@jmralfonso]

Even the kit lens is weather sealed?

[@DennisMeetsWorld]

Jomar Alfonso Yes, it is.

[@Pertamax7-HD]

Ok sir

[@incrediblewisdom7802]

Great video very informative. Well can i use g85 in india? I want to know does it has PAL frame rates otherwise it flickers in Indian lighting condition. Thanks

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

India is a PAL location from what I could find. So you want 25p and 50p to avoid the light flicker instead of 30p/60p. Hope this helps.

[@germanevision]

My G85 is coming tomorrow. I also have d3300. And I am replacing my Sony sr10e which is an old camcorder. But often it has happened that my clients who don't understand anything about camera specs tell me that the camcorder footage is better than that of the apsc camera. The sr10e died last week and it cannot be repaired by Sony any more. So I booked g85. Just one question: do you miss the flat profile facility in g85. Increasingly, camera manufacturers are removing flat profile feature from their semi-professional cameras like T100 and G7.

[@samxlovegod]

👍👍👍🇺🇸great video. We looking forward to visting Australia in the near future with our g85.

[@jyexe525]

Hey ! I really hesitate between this one and Canon M50 for photography. One is 16Megapixels and the other 24 Megapixels but some told me the G80 was as good as M50...

[@peacefulcatt]

I really like ur videos,you respond to a lot of comments! I’m definitely hitting that subscribe button

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks a lot! 😀

[@shadmattingly2509]

love my g85,,everything about it

[@JSyntax]

What are you filming with?

[@TommyGunsDunleavy]

I hated mine for the first 2 days until I realized it was me not knowing the camera. For some reason on mine... 24fps has jittery video but 30fps is way better.

[@maunster3414]

Regarding the flippy screen, you can flip it and then return it to the niche and use the screen like that.

[@Nemo_IRL]

After much research on KZbin the g85 kept coming up. I bought mine not long after it came out, just under $1k. It's much more affordable these days. I take mine everywhere. Imagine if it had a headphone jack and 2 card slots and would shoot 120 fps.

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

I love my G7 but i use a Manfrotto Tripod so access to the SD card for me is Easy, BUT...I also just bought the G85 friday.

[@BfreshMedia]

I do love that it has the same battery as the FZ2500. Makes for a great pair.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yep! It’s a good match like that ☺️👍

[@josephjacky94]

from no camera to buying an actual camera which one do you sugggest g85 or g95 ? as g95 got pros of autofocus and higher resulation sensor than g85. this is the only concern for me about g85.. TIA

[@JSyntax]

Also, why did you buy two g85?

[@Warren3carpentry]

Thanks for the vid!

[@jasonbelaire3803]

creative ways to make the battery last longer?

[@arieljgd]

wich camera and lens did you used to record this video? AF working well =)

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The Panasonic GH5 I think. The autofocus on one spot mode is a lot better than it's ever been finally. I use the same one spot auto focus on the G85. I think when I shot this I hadn't opened the box up on the new camera. :-)

[@pablolamont]

hi thx for the valuable info .. pls .. do you recommend the g85 for streaming ? thx in advance

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It works fine for streaming as well. You just need to make sure you turn all the onscreen info off beforehand. Grab a dummy battery for it also. Panasonic has a guide here - eng-ca.faq.panasonic.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/39313/~/how-to-remove-the-display-information-when-using-hdmi-output-live.---dmc-g85--

[@JeffBourke]

Are you going to get a G95 and do a review?

[@pac05055]

Did you use your first G85 to record this video? Cause if you did, the autofocus was very good!

[@cliffordpearsonjr.9748]

Is there a External microphone input?

[@xiyangyang1974]

Clifford Pearson jr. yes

[@AjazUmarAnsari]

I see DMC -G85KGW-K and somewhere its DMC-G85KGC what is the difference ?

[@ColoCulture]

Is this worth upgrading from a Canon 70d? Thanks

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I could be wrong the main difference would be the Panasonic stabiliser is awesome and the 4k videos (as well as the cool colour profiles and unlimited recording time). If those are important to you then yes, if not then no.

[@rjkral]

ColoCulture Media got tired of lugging my 60d....much prefer this not just for weight and compactness but a load of other reasons too

[@sanjayshankar4829]

Which is a better option - Canon M50 or Panasonic G85?

[@ianus5978]

Hello, a pana fz300 f2.8 bridge would take the place of g80 + leica 100-400 f4-6.3 at, what do you say despite the poor brightness would give a better picture of the milc than the bridge? I write with a google translator I hope for you.

[@sdhute]

Thinking about getting this instead of the m50

[@AlirioSilva]

My wife and I are thinking about the same thing. We are more inclined to buy the Panasonic G85 instead of the Canon M50 because of its in body stabilization and better 4k video.

[@EPHONIC]

But autofocus on the M50 is much better as is the quality of color straight out of the camera. Not to mention the number of megapixels. 4K still good too.

[@notme1998]

@@EPHONIC but at 4k there's no dpaf and native lenses aren't many

[@mikestipstricksreviews7178]

How are RAW photos on this camera? I've read mixed reviews...thanks

[@TheBornBoy]

I don't know much about cameras. Do camera products update like smartphones? Like if a certain camera model is launched 2 years ago, should I be expecting a new version soon? I don't want to buy a camera, and find out the new version coming out quite soon. That would make mine outdated. It's 2019, does, in this case, the G85, "outdated"?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Companies release new products all the time but that doesn't mean they always have the same or better functionality or picture quality. For example Panasonic just released more new cameras and their functionality sucks for video purposes. So while they release new products usually some are always flawed in some ways.

[@ericcoen8894]

For now 06/24/19, do you think G85 is still worth your$ rather than G95?

[@ericcoen8894]

answer my question, please

[@libafried5840]

@@ericcoen8894 If your question is still relevent, the g85 is a much better buy.

[@MyVault]

G85 or sony a6400 for both motion and still?

[@twmbarlwmstar]

What lense do I need? I would mainly be using it for general images and video for you tube. So the lense (s) would be one for landscape but more often talking heads.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

12-60 kit lens (affordable and good with zoom) and the 25mm f1.7 is a beast. I have reviews of both. If you don't need a zoom and want a killer image go for the 25mm 1.7.

[@NealChauhan]

Good news about the preamps!!

[@rubyjreads7503]

👍👍👍👍👍 Thank you. Very good explanation. Purchasing.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Such great cameras!

[@JeffBourke]

PAL and NTSC is really irrelivatn for online content. If you're making content for youtube, 30 FPS is the CORRECT frame rate (sadly, i notice you are uploading at 25 fps). This is a good review. Good to see a comparison from someone who uses both the G85 and GH5.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

There's no "correct" KZbin frame rate. People who make movies upload in 24p, those who live in PAL region upload in 25 or 50. The reason behind this is you will not suffer light flickering thanks to 50 vs 60 Hz power frequencies. If I shoot at 30 frames per second here you will clearly see the lights refresh rate flicker. (depending on the light). You can film at those frame rates outside but indoors are where the problems strike. I've been all over the world and the frame rates vary because of this exact problem. :-) Hope this helps.

[@JeffBourke]

Geeky Nerdy Techy naaaah. 24 FPS doesn’t scale nicely to a 60hz monitor. Half the frames are doubled and half are tripled.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

@@JeffBourke 24 fps is every movie in the history of film lol. I'm sure you've watched a few on your computer monitor over the years. 😆 haha. There are so many KZbinrs who shoot in 24p and I am not one of them.

[@JeffBourke]

Geeky Nerdy Techy yeah. It’s a weird situation. Film makers shoot 24 FPS and it gets displayed at 24 fps in the cinema. I think it’s really bizarre that so many youtubers shoot at 24 when the most common displays are 60 FPS. Shooting 30 FPS really is the ideal KZbin frame rate. Because you can still use the 1/50 refresh rate to give cinematic Motion blur. Just my 2 cents.

[@JeffBourke]

@Steven Avery Guilty - Brendan Dassey Innocent There is no way that dividing 24 fps into a 60fps monitor looks better than dividing 30 into 30. 24fps creates no motion blur. The motion blur is from the camera shutter time. You can use the exact same shutter time and create the exact same motion blur by filming at 30 fps. IF you are creating cinema to be displayed on a 24fps projecter THEN in THAT situation, 24 fps looks better. For content that is created for youtube - 30 fps and 60fps are the correct framerates to use.

[@yogastretchchew6609]

mines dmc-g8 is supposed to be the same as G85. but the one long video file from my dmc-g8 are split into many files. why?!!

[@kevintu6727]

How r they for photography though

[@JeffBourke]

how does it compare to the G9

[@xiyangyang1974]

Isn’t it a bit dangerous to have such big file size is an MP4? The danger of losing everything is very high.

[@gcprost]

What about battery life?

[@quentinfourie2173]

What are your thoughts of the G85 with the Lumix 100-400mm for an African safari?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I haven't used that lens but odds are you want an f/3.5 or higher so you don't over-expose if it's really sunny. G85 is a great photography camera I took it to Denmark and Sweden last year and it was phenomenal for me - just point and click.

[@quentinfourie2173]

Appreciate your imput. Thanks.

[@xiyangyang1974]

M43 it’s a great system for sunny days. And it’s a great system for tele lenses. Effective focal length is double because of the crop factor. And the lenses have only very small weight.

[@JuanMartinez-fr4vp]

#11- durable enough to kill the giant bugs in Australia with it

[@AAmxs]

How can i get picture profile like the sony a6300 and 6500,is there anyway to get slog vlog and etc?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Shoot in Cine-D the I’m pretty certain you can grade it with that flat profile.

[@KeithDobie]

well done video, thanks!

[@DhruvManoj]

Is it good for low-light photography

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It's not great. Most M43 style cameras won't be as good as full frame but if you get a f1.4 - f1.7 lens you will have okay results.

[@DhruvManoj]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks

[@DriveLosAngeles]

this is unlimited recording right? no 30 minute beef?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It does unlimited recording on the G85 (AU/US/CANADA) the EU models have a limit for some weird reason. :-) Make sure you get the SDXC cards as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2GyYWWmeK1ld9E

[@JeffBourke]

What is your main channel?

[@JeffBourke]

Steven Avery Guilty - Brendan Dassey Innocent thanks

[@achmadmarendes]

How's the auto focus?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Usable behind the camera and not great in front of it.

[@achmadmarendes]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy thank you

[@NaiReEimaiKyprios]

EU version of G85, the G81 (just different name) is limited to 29:59 recording time!

[@johnramirez5032]

Card size? Battery depletion? I have a huge card and 3 batteries. Have not done much video. It seems to use up batteries quickly compared to a dmz 750 i owned.

[@alvertskaunang4947]

Wohoooo i know you man,😂 this your another channel, and realy love it

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Hey, thanks a lot! :-)

[@daytodaywithvikas7994]

Should I buy this in 2019?

[@nicsiu3261]

Hey, I have the same issue here. Will you also consider getting the G95 or GH5 or G9? The IBIS on G9 is insane but it has limitation on recording time.

[@jonathan54788]

Yea dudes, if you want to start film making, either the g7 and the g85 are strong options for beginners even in 2019.

[@blackentrepreneur244]

I’m buying this camera in 2020, it has all the specs 4K, flip screen, ibis, don’t get caught up on the year of the camera.

[@camerahack1986]

hell yeah i shoot my youtube videos with it. going to be shooting short films soon too.

[@rjkral]

DAY TODAY WITH VIKAS yep!! Got mine in 2019 and absolutely love it

[@mohammadtariq5863]

I m cinematographer I buy new G85 before 2 months I shoot on it a Tv series there is big problam in That camera . The G85 is not a good focus at the time to shoot in fix frame it's a big problam it's change its focus menu time at the time of fix frame shoot . Plz chaque it's problam

[@danyalvisuals]

Is it good for film making and what are cheaper alternative lenses ?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

danyal visuals yes. Picture quality wise it’s like a GH5. A good prime lens is the 25mm f1.7. Most of the Panasonic lenses (non-Leica) are somewhat affordable minus some of their really small prime lenses.

[@danyalvisuals]

Geeky Nerdy Techy cheers man🙌 curry’s have a 200pound cash back so I’ll be picking it up

[@mazzfotovideo]

autofocus is very slow as you make up for it to record videos for youtube

[@sare2007]

Nice couch

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

haha thanks miss!

[@ChocoLater1]

4K crop on 16M sensor is x1.1 4K crop on 20M sensor is x1.25 Except GH5 and G9

[@hoizo-media3823]

Great

[@unashamedmuzikministry8192]

I only wish it had adjustable frame rates

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It sort of does but nothing in the slow motion territory. It can do 25/30/50/60 :-)

[@unashamedmuzikministry8192]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy ya slow motion is where its at since I do music videos and weddings

[@GovindaNepal]

what about mike ?

[@NeroMC]

I have the gx8, the gx80 and now i have also the g80....i love the gx8 grip but the g80 is even better!!damm!! The ONLY downside is the viewfinder at the Middle

[@rjkral]

Fernando Taborda hows the GX80 by comparison?

[@isart3757]

Hai From New subscriber.