Panasonic Lumix GH5II Tutorial & Walkthrough Setup Guide

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

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[@iSpike]

Two years later and this video is helping me learn more and more about a camera that I love. Thank you Shane 🤝🏻 Cheers from the Westside 🇦🇺

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks, iSpike! You rock mate, I hope you're well. The GH5II is a great camera. :)

[@lifelikejosie]

After 5 years of using the GH5 and now getting a mk ii, it's funny how many new things I learned from this video. Ha! Thank you!!

[@S.A.S.H.]

After several weeks of consuming camera videos, and more specifically narrowing my search and research down to Lumix, I ordered a new GH5M2 yesterday. Can't wait to watching this video over with the camera in my hands. Going to be a great Christmas holiday project getting to know it thanks to all the data I'll be "borrowing" from you, both before I bought and more so after I get it in my hot little hands. Cheers m8!

[@DaddyyCrab]

Appreciate the video. Thank you.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@DaddyyCrab]

Love LUMIX cameras. Awaiting the GH5 II. Arriving soon. I’m a novice on video, and your video helped me understand even more. Much more to learn. Thanks.

[@musubifilms5597]

Thank you for this in depth review of all the things the GH5II has, I bought one and was having a hard time figuring everything out, by far the best tutorial I´ve seen for a product. You have a natural gift to get the message well delivered to the viewers and nice angle for the show! :)

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the camera. I have a live streaming tutorial coming up soon as well.

[@georgedavall9449]

RTFM

[@LearningCurveTech]

The ability to charge via USB is amazing for wedding videographers because now all I have to do is bring a few 25 dollar power banks and I'm set to go. I just got my Gh5ii today and loving it so far.

[@pdgiles]

This is the most in depth review I have seen so far regarding the GH5II. Thank you very much.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

My pleasure!

[@Adventure-Outdoors]

Thanks for this, I've just bought the camera a week ago and the video has been really helpful in getting to grips with everything. I've only ever used Canon so Panasonic is a new world to me but I'm already a convert, cheers! 👍

[@stephentalent]

Just got one of these as a B cam (to an A7s3) & cannot believe I’ve never had (or used) a GH5 - it’s awesome! As is your video - so much help & value here for me. Thank you 🙏

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks for the kind words and I am glad you are enjoying it. I took this recently to Hawaii and it did such a great job! I have more GH5II videos coming up soon. :)

[@iSpike]

Awesome stuff man. Just purchased this GH5M2. Thank You for creating this information. Cheers from the Westside 🤘🏻

[@romainmorel3343]

Great video ! Just bought a GH5M2 and it really helped me to setup everything ! Thanks a lot !

[@lochemfilmproduction7740]

Thanks A LOT for this very complete video that helped me tremendously!

[@SecundaJoseph]

thank you!!! so very helpful. just got my GH5 mII. needed this

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shauntecristo3006]

This was hands down the most thorough, helpful, self-explanatory, and efficient tutorial ever on this camera. Amazing work brother thank you so much!!

[@starmatt3222]

Great tutorial! 👍 Very informative! I am thinking of getting GH5 II. I'm a newbie on camera and your video is very helpful to get started. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scottkeith6587]

Just bought this camera. This tutorial is great. Thanks.

[@alphavideoproject]

Thank you Shane for this really thorough guide which I will be referring to while setting up mine. It is a great resource that should be seen more widely. I clicked on the transcript button, put it in Word and it ran to 22 pages! That must have been a great effort. Thanks again, it's much appreciated.

[@petreskyfilms]

This was a great tutorial ~ Thanks being so thorough! Cheers!

[@josefernandoelias3164]

Thanks so much for this tutorial, Shane! It s really helpfull. Best,

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks, Jose!

[@GlobeHackers]

I'm watching this to get some ideas about using the GH6.

[@FrewmxFilms]

Just ordered this camera as it seems to be one of the best for videos which I need to make my channel better. Your tutorial is extremely helpful thanks. Subscribed.

[@Jetyy]

This is a great video!! Thank you soo much. You defintly helped me setting up my new Gh5 II :) Keep up the nice work

[@DeFineAl]

Thanks Shane, I picked up a 3 week old one with the 12-60 mm Leica, for just under a 1K£ based on your recommendation and vids cheers I want one of those "I don't shoot in the Raw" Tee-shirts too! Beware of Geeks bearing GIFs

[@age-of-adventure]

very useful tutorial. thanks

[@AurelianIrimia]

Very very very complete tutorial! Thank you 🙏

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks! :)

[@orangejjay]

It would've been helpful to know what some of these settings mean instead of just that theyre there (like the difference between "Fine" and "Standard" in Photo Quality). But ... still a great video. Thanks for putting this together! 🎉

[@joestrahl6980]

Thanks for all this Shane. I really appreciate that it took some time to put together. While not in the market for a GH Ii at this time I have saved the link for future reference. 🙂

[@ohgmedia420]

This was fantastic! Thank you for posting, really helped out!

[@DrawingBase]

I'd pay for such a video

[@josephoutdoors]

Going through your guide now. Thanks for putting this together - I snagged a used GH5ii this week and I am excited to get familiar with it 😄

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Nice! These cameras are great. I hope you enjoy it :)

[@DennisMeetsWorld]

Excellent tutorial, Shane! Thank you for this! 😊🙏🏽 I may have missed it if you already covered it but do you know how to access and use the teleconverter mode for video? I see the option in the menu system for photos but I don’t see it in the video menu 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Kms7171]

Thank you for doing this!!!

[@makethemost]

Regular viewer! Love your videos, keep up the good work.

[@parlarperparlar]

Great video! I just buy the gh5 m2 and is a good start with you. Please more videos about gh5m2. for exemple live streaming or v-log edit

[@budirusli2003]

Great stuff! subscribed! got myself a GH52 to finally replace my trusty old GX85

[@culturacuscovlogs]

Muchas gracias por el tutorial, me esta sirviendo para aprender a manejar mi gh5 II

[@gcprost]

The highlight and shadow control were on the old GH5 but it was not located in this menu. This new location is more logical. It would also be logical to have master pedestal here as well. Thanks Shane for doing this. I was surprised how different the menus are from the GH5. I have two regular GH5's. The Digital Teleconverter is a little tough to locate because the name was changed to Image Area of Video. It looks like the digital zoom is gone (Off, 2X, 4X). I liked this because I often set up my cameras at the back of the theatre and to fill the frame with my white reflector this was pretty handy. If you know where this has gone please let me know.

[@CrisCreates]

Do you have a tutorial on how to transfer 4k 10 bit 422 to apple products? such as the new m1 chip macbook or the iPhone 12 pro max, 13, Etc.

[@mpetrides]

Excellent! VERY useful! Thanks.

[@AnitaGoaWellBeing]

Thanks so much, Shane. Hello from London. So helpful! Done so much research and want to get this camera. I think it will be good for me filming yoga videos. I love camcorders for the unlimited filming but this camera checks that box and also great for taking pictures. The live-streaming feature is also a big bonus. Looked for your live streaming video but can’t find it. Did you end up making it? Thank you for putting this video together. So amazingly helpful 🙏👏

[@danmarm5357]

Thank you very much for the video

[@PaulMilchem]

Thanks Shane. Really helpful video.

[@laurentyarp514]

02:53 I have been wondering if your old GH5 had been repaired. Apparently not. How much was the repair cost ? Great idea to make a tutorial btw, I sure will learn something. Looking forward for the AF and the stills part. Would have love to have this when I had my G9.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I did have my GH5MKII repaired. I just got it back. I will be posting a comparison video with the GH52 and the A7C coming up soon. :)

[@laurentyarp514]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks, looking forward for the A7C video too. I am interested in the A7C as a companion camera to my G9

[@BatalionSnake]

Great video thank you! I have one question: I'm using GH5MK2 with Ronin -s. Should I turn off all the stabilization settings in Lumix? Best from Poland.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I always left my stabilization on with my DJI Ronin when doing gimbal work. Try both modes, but leaving it on shouldn't cause any problems.

[@rui164]

Thanks for the video. I have recently got one Gh5MK2, for some weird reason, the camera came out of the box with main shutter - record, large circular black button not recording in video in the movie mode. The button seems to be fine mechanically, if press half way it still does it features, but if I press all the way down - intended to record video in movie mode nothing happens. In photography works fine. Do you have any idea why this is happening?

[@MichaelTanOfficialChannel]

Thank you for this tutorial Shane. It’s almost everything I need to get started all in one place. And the settings are very much what I will need too. Subscribed!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks, Michael! :)

[@jamesabke5851]

This was such a great tutorial! Thanks so much. I am very close to buying this camera (after I have a look at the GH6 in a week or so), but I still have a question that’s specific to live streaming: Can you create a custom color profile and resolution (I’d like to have the option to choose 1080 24, 30 or 60) for the HDMI out WHILE recording INTERNALLY with that same color profile in 4K? Well, as long as I’m asking, could I also record 4K vlog internally while outputting with a custom color profile in 1080p 24, 30, or 60 through the HDMI? I just want to be able to deliver a 4K version of the live stream to my clients in addition to the program 1080p output.

[@ExploringWorldYouTube]

Hi, thanks for the interesting video. I need to ask a question please: is it true GH5 MKII works better with continous AF with 4K 50p than 4K 25p? Thank you.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes, the 50/60 modes work really well. It's also dependent on the lens from my testing. Some lenses with new firmware work pretty well in 24/25p thanks to some updates. 30/50/60 work better due to the sensor readout speed.

[@Dezbateri]

Thank you for this review. I wonder if there is a way to charge the battery and record 4K video in the same time with this camera ?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You can run these off affordable dummy batteries if you need to power them for a long time and then just charge the battery in the provided charger. :)

[@georgedavall9449]

Shane baby, you da man! 👍📷✌

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad it helped! :)

[@saulhernandezministry9271]

Hi, thank you for this great training!! Question: When you turn off this camera, it is supposed to show LUMIX Logo in display monitor before turn off?? I just purchase a new one, but is not showing the logo when turns it off. Is this fine or this camera has a problem?

[@L0rDLuCk]

very awesome dude! Thanks a lot!

[@christopherstepek2745]

Great intro mate 😅

[@Пользователь-х2в]

Отличный обзор функций меню. Спасибо. Собираюсь купить GH5 mark2, но хочется понять есть ли одна важная функция у новой модели, которая отсутствовала на предыдущих. "помощь при ручной фокусировке" - увеличение картинки или области картинки во время записи. На камерах Sony я могу увеличить изображение и скорректировать фокус прямо во время записи, а у Panasonic, к сожалению, после того, как нажать Rec, функция становится недоступна. Исправили это в GH5 mark2? Инструкцию скачал, но там не очень подробно. Слышал, что у GH6 возможно применять "экранную лупу" во время записи видео, а как у GH5 mark2? Заранее спасибо.

[@photocapnl]

Which dummybattery do you use? And which powerbank?

[@blebeebum7996]

What does af on button do ?

[@flamemedianl]

Hello Geeky, I have a question. After using the GH4 GH5 I'm using now the GH5 II. Where do I find the AE lock. On the older versions it was inside the MF-AFC switch, now there is only the "AF on" button left. Maybe you can help me..? I ask you because there was no manual with the new camera. Maybe new policy...? I don't know... BTW, Go on with you're fantastic tutorials. I learn a lot from it. -_-

[@techincaraibes]

Hi ! Great Tutorial, i have one question : I have the GH5II, with the GH5S or GH5 i can Push focus in MF when i push the REC Button at Middle Position. But i can't with the GH5II, i not see the option for the GH5II, can you help me with that option? Thanks a lot !

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

One thing I noticed was that touch to focus on the screen when in Manual focus doesn't work anymore on this camera. It only allows you to push the back button (focus) to lock it onto the subject. If the camera is in manual focus it should allow you to use the AF/AE lock button to get focus. There are some changes to the manual focus on this camera. I hope this is what you are after.

[@Lucidexplore]

For a starter, (totally new owner of GH5) what lens do you recommend for film making? ideally a prime or two.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Have a look at this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4fUcmWdgtefmdE (it really depends on your needs)

[@ChristopherRauh]

Very valuable - Thanks!

[@albe2002]

Hallo Man, I'm the happy owner of GH5II and GH5s and I'd like to synchronise their Time Code but I have not idea about the way to do that. Can you help me? Thanks a lot and congrats for you channel

[@redriv]

Super! I’ve a question: is it possible see focus peaking in the monitor while recording a video?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I am pretty sure it works. I rarely use this one on a monitor but the GH5/GH5 can do it so I am sure it can.

[@JulietteWooten]

Good day, can you live stream and record at the same time Panasonic LUMIX GH5M2 ? Thank you :)

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You can't. It's one or the other.

[@VDeeO_Buff]

Can you record on camera and also use the hdmi output to another monitor at same time?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes

[@VDeeO_Buff]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I’m struggling to do this on the GH5 mk Ii. Can you possibly tell me the menu settings and where I can find them to do this? I’d really appreciate it! Thank you very much 😊👍

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

@@VDeeO_Buff Your initial question was in regards to internal recording and outputting to a monitor. All you need to do is hook it up to a screen and hit record on the camera.

[@kvrga]

Is it possible to control two GH5II cameras from one mobile with Lumix Sync App? What is accomplished over bluetooth and what over WiFi? This feature is so good, but it is very complicated and I cannot find enough info online, except some basic tutorials. Lumix needs to get this right. DJI did it much better, to be honest.

[@Pachiscruz2]

Thanks!! This is great!! Have a question if you get to read it. Is there a way to connect this camera via wifi directly to the computer?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I think you can live stream over Wifi but to connect to a computer requires the USB C cable and a Panasonic app from my understanding. I need to check into that though.

[@Pachiscruz2]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I’m new to this camera, but trying to find it, I found what I think is something like making a workgroup within a network. But that goes far beyond my tech knowledge

[@jordancurzon2905]

Thank you for the video! I purchased this camera yesterday, but I am having some trouble with the manual focus, every time I change the focus it zooms the image in, does any one know how to stop this zoom of the image from happening so I can just focus regularly with out my view being changed? thank you!

[@onnie1968]

Thanx Shane :) Stop flashing the GH5 MKII at me lol I'm trying to wait for the GH6. Have you heard anything about when they might release it?

[@KallusGarnet]

Wait for the GH6 it may have phase detect af

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I haven't heard anything about the new camera other than the expected release date was "the end of the year". I'm tipping it'll be a bit longer of a wait due to how long it took to get this onto shelves.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

@@KallusGarnet Fingers crossed! If Olympus can nail video autofocus hopefully Panasonic can.

[@pbg9208]

Hi Can you post a video of GH5s vs GH5II? Thanks

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I would like to, but I don't have my GH5S anymore. I am keeping an eye on the used market to see if I can score one again for a bargain.

[@wojciechczupta]

hi Shane, based on your advice, I bought S5ii for yoga channel. As b-roll I started using the old GX7, but no autofocus is real pain. Do you think upgrading to GH5ii would solve the issue? Is AF good enough for B-roll? Or would you rother wait for a new PDAF M43 from Panasonic?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The G9 II will be the best Micro Four Thirds autofocus camera. The S5II is a great autofocus camera. Sometimes when you need a second camera, the best option is a second one of what you already have.

[@franzpi94]

Hi thank you for this tutorial ! I have trouble I’m my computer I cannot see the raw files.. I’m still searching for a solution. Hope u have one for me

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

10-bit files usually come up as blank in most operating systems. I use Sony Catalyst browse just for quick browsing files from any camera it's free as well.

[@method341]

Hey mate, great video. If I just want to make vlogs in my room (just talking in front of the camera like Graham Stephan), will the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 suffice for the GH5? Also, the 25MM F1.4 is actually $100 cheaper. Will I notice a difference? It looks like a new GH5 + lens is around A$2.5k which seems like an OK deal. Thanks!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The 15mm is a great vlogging lens mate. It's much better than the 25mm because you'll be able to operate the camera while still being easily in frame.

[@RANDassociatesinc]

GH5 & G85 question: I am recording through the ATEM MINI pro ISO. Is there a way to set these cameras so they will NOT automatically shut off if left unattended? Thank you!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The GH5 should stay on as long as there is power. I use dummy batteries for multi-camera stuff. You can find them dirt cheap on eBay or Amazon these days and they work great. I never tested the G85 with the ATEM from memory but it should work the same way.

[@RANDassociatesinc]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy awesome!! Thank you. Its been surprisingly hard to confirm this point.

[@medien6231]

Hello, my Focus Ring Control is gray, I have a 12-60 mm 2.8-4.0 lens. i can not adjust it? Thanks for your video which is very good

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Is your lens or camera set to MF? (manual focus) It needs to be set to AF/AFC on both the lens and the camera.

[@medien6231]

Is your lens or camera set to MF? (manual focus) It needs to be set to AF / AFC on both the lens and the camera. I set it like this, but Aperture Ring, Focus Ring Control, Lens Information, still grayed out. Lens Manuel set to Manuel and Camera AF also Manuel.? Thanks again for the answer

[@jd5787]

Hi! If i increase highlights by +1/2/3 and lower shadows by - 1/2/3 : is it the same as increasing contrast by +1/2/3? (a bit confused by those top 3 options...) thanks!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You can change it however you like. Mirroring is just one option

[@jd5787]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy thanks. I think I need to read up on how these tweaks work... Bummer my camera didn't come with the manual! Have a good day ahead!

[@chevypowertogo-9070]

Which is ""One Area +""" Box Selection Option // ICON Look Like?? Please Show ""ONE AREA +"" Option? THANK You,

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Check out my "Decoding the Panasonic Autofocus" Guide. :)

[@techincaraibes]

In your favorites lens you don't talk about the 12-35 II F2,8 and 35-100 II F2,8 why ? :-)

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I don't own them ;)

[@pjmoukiisfm]

Can i take the zoom box out when i use manual focus ? in menu " MF Assist " it's so different from GH5

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes you can turn that off. I don't like using it either. It's in the focus settings somewhere it's a bit tricky to find but it is in there. :)

[@ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣΚΑΛΑΙΤΖΙΔΗΣ-σ2ξ]

Is the Menu from the GH5ii similar with the S5II?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes minus a few things it’s almost identical. I have a tutorial for the S5II that will show you the menu system.

[@ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣΚΑΛΑΙΤΖΙΔΗΣ-σ2ξ]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy You are the Best! Thank you very much!

[@viennguyen7167]

How can I remove the focus area square when in MF mode?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You can't due the AF button focus option in manual mode. You can move it out of the way if it bugs you.

[@viennguyen7167]

In the beginning, I didn't notice it, but when I wanted a clean view, I noticed It was always on screen. It's so annoy 😂

[@KallusGarnet]

The best lens is the 8-18mm 1:2.8-4 Leica.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I haven't tried that one before but that would be a great wide angle lens. :)

[@KallusGarnet]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy 16-36 equivalent, it gives the user the ability to turn the the camera around to the user and is great for vloging in all environments you can also attach filters to the lens.

[@IGORfilmuje]

Thanks! I appreciate you for this material. I recently bought a GH5M2 and you clarified some issues related to handling and functions. Although I have been associated with Panasonic for many years, switching from Lumix G80 is like a journey into a completely new world. I also invite you to my channel. Thumbs up!

[@musubifilms5597]

Does anybody knows what the native ISO for the GH5 II is?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I think it's either 200 or 400. Either way, you'll get clean images up to about 1200 or so depending on the lens choice.

[@itsahellofaname]

I just got the GH5ii today and can't shoot video - playing it back on my PC, it skips fast for a second, plays for a few seconds at normal speed, skips fast for a second again, plays a few seconds at normal speed...on and on like that.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Its probably your computer. Try it in a pro video editing suite and see how you go.

[@itsahellofaname]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks - it was my editing software, but I ended up selling the GH5ii and I got the GH6 instead.

[@CognitiveFungus]

how do we switch from janapense lang to english

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It should already be in english unless you got it from overseas? Try a factory reset and set your location to wherever you are.

[@CognitiveFungus]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy didn't get it from overseas but we figured it out.

[@josuelvideo]

50p opengate/anamorphic is 10bit but in 60p no 🤔

[@georgedavall9449]

Wow

[@chevypowertogo-9070]

Unfortunately This Guy Doesn't Respond Answer With Help😕

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes I do. If I've answered the same question 30 times, I usually expect someone to read the comment section.

[@renatozanardo9648]

Hi, know you if ther is Rec check function in GH5? I need to check the last 3 second each clip.

[@joebaker8413]

Great video, thanks!!

[@jonencarnacion4763]

Very helpful! Thank you