GH5 best AUTOFOCUS SETTINGS in Tracking - Mode! With Panasonic Image app in 2024!!

Lenses used in this video:
Panasonic 25mm 1.7 amzn.to/3PgZH3r
Sigma 56mm 1.4. amzn.to/4a69wcp
Leica 12-60mm 2.8. amzn.to/4ccic2A
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[@ThisisGold1]

Bro, thank you very much! You are the best!

[@kenslyder]

You're welcome thank you for your feedback and support 🙂🙏

[@TheArashAz]

I love my Gh5 but, the auto focus in video is so bad that I am thinking of switching to Sony a7iii. So many good memories lost because of bad auto focus

[@kenslyder]

yeah man I completely understand. I tried everything as much as I can. I'm about to upgrade to the GH7 so I can keep all my lenses and keep my GH5 as a B cam

[@FelipeAugustoOficialMadrid]

Cual actualización de firmware tienes. Muchas gracias ante todo

[@kenslyder]

Estoy usando el último firmware 2.8

[@jamesharrison4272]

What does the 'Exposure Comp. Reset' option in the custom menu do?

[@kenslyder]

This applies only if you're shooting in (A) Auto mode or P but you still want to be able to brighten your scene or darken by adjusting the Exposure compensation. But if you're shooting manually, where you adjust the aperture, Iso and the shutter speed manually, there is no need to use the exposure compensation.

[@alexced3923]

And what do You think about Gh6? About The autofocus ...

[@kenslyder]

Hey 😃! They say the Panasonic GH6 has the same (contrast based autofocus) witch is slightly better on the GH6 than the GH5, but not a huge difference there! This year Panasonic lanced a new Panasonic S5 M2 with a new version of autofocus called (phase detect autofocus) and it makes a huge difference! It's on the top with Sony's and Canon's hybrid cameras! "BUT" I wouldn't get that camera for a few reasons: 1. It has a bad rolling shutter! That means when you pan a little faster from left to right, for instance when you film a car crossing your way or you film people running trying to keep them in your frame like people playing football, you will get ugly and unnatural distortion in your videos! The Panasonic GH5 with his smaller sensor doesn't have that issue, or very little. 2. The Panasonic S5 M2 is a full frame camera. That means no one of my m43 Lenses would fit to the full frame mount, and I would have to buy all my favorite lenses again for full frame. 3. Just wait.. Panasonic will might come with a new GH7 or Lumix G9 M2 soon, with a phase detect autofocus and some other futures. So for me it's worth waiting. 😉

[@alexced3923]

@@kenslyder well ... I' ll wait. I was thinking about getting The S5...but so many ideas and opinions...uff...I refused!

[@SimplicityForGood]

Your work is so on a different level than everyone else I can find out here on yt .... most educators and reviewers just push you down as someone newer to testing these recording tools, and I am in the process of choosing a camera... - this makes so much more sense and shows the reality of how these cameras work..... I have been thinking due to the continuous autofocus to get the G9 ll... but is more expensive then the GH5s cameras, of course, about 2000 euros where I am for a G9 ll. The Gh5S is about 1100 euro... There is some money in between that one can use for sound equipment or travelling and food... or a good tripod or other things... maybe I am wrong and is better in 2024 to just get the G9 ll as is a new year; stop bitching about 1000 euro and understand that competition will use the newest gar and a lot of new things in tech are happening right now... maybe. but even if I do see the camera struggle several times with autofocus and not really have continuous autofocus, yes, is obvious, I get that is an issue. One still also sees the cinematic look, the detail to skin tones, the sense by you to make it a filmistic scene, that you generate so perfectly with these much older cameras for a cost that is 1000 euro less than buying a new camera... Now, I feel dumb-fooled over what to choose to be honest.. I came here thinking it would make me see is better to buy a second-hand camera and go with the older tech, and so save the money, but still as I want to do acting in front of the camera and got no team with a follow focus puller guy in the woods waiting for me,, and I am often in outside external locations, maybe the G9 ll is the way to go to get things done?!... I am more confused now about how to think than when I came. - any and all advice to get going is highly appreciated... thank you for doing great Art! 🙏

[@kenslyder]

Bro I have already responded you 2 times in 2 comments what camera I would get in your situation. But it seems like you don't get notified??

[@mcwaysmusic]

bro you the best

[@kenslyder]

thanks bro you too 🙏🙌

[@bog_bab]

What a nice cinematic footage! I'm shocked with focus hunting of such expensive Leica lens:(

[@kenslyder]

hello, thanks for the comment.. The bad focus is mostly because of the contrast based autofocus of the camera (GH5). If I would take those lenses on the newer G9ii with phase detect autofocus, things would be a lot better.

[@Joe-Vial]

@@kenslyder G9ii brand new = Sony A7sIII second hand =(

[@Timesobserver_Xenia]

Wow, so good! If that poped up ever as a trailer in my feed, I wood go for the full movie, it just looks like a piece of a good cinematic masterpiece.

[@kenslyder]

Oh, thank you so much😊🙏

[@mariabvcasal1163]

Very very good 😊😊😊

[@kenslyder]

thank you😃

[@snoozeyoulose9416]

Excellent video showcasing getting good auto focus with the GH5. Use the App and highlight a contrast point. Will be attempting to replicate this over the weekend. Thank you for putting this video out on request and have to agree, the Gh5 is an amazing camera even being 8 years old. Still learning new features and options while digging further in. Again, thanks, sweet video!

[@kenslyder]

Hey 😃 how're you doing ? Man it was quite challenging for me to do this video between 2-4 days 😄 like I've promised! but I had a lot of fun doing it. Thank you and if you run into some issues with the GH5 at the beginning, connect with me on Instagram: ken_slyder and we will find a way to help each other. Have fun with the camera buddy💪

[@snoozeyoulose9416]

@@kenslyder Thanks Ken! Your video is very cool and you knocked it out of the park. It's high quality and explains what you are detailing in an easily digestable way. Amazing to think you made this in such a short amount of time. Hopefully the YT algorithm picks it up and many people see this. The fact of using the app to gain the means to keep the focus locked in is a big deal for the GH5. Surely fellow GH5 owners would benefit from your insights. I may take you up on communicating through Instagram if I run into issues. Gonna spend a day with the camera on Saturday and get a lot of footage, become connected to the camera and later start practicing editing with resolve. Thanks! 😀 To add: I am going to find other youtube videos that discuss the GH5 and auto focus issues and make comments with a link to your video. Least I can do.

[@kenslyder]

Alright you just got a new subscriber :) have fun @@snoozeyoulose9416

[@sess5206]

So happy to see you flying the colors! The GH5 is a challenge - but in a good way because when one nails it, it looks so good and when you nail it, YOU, the user did it. The GH5 is not an expensive point and shoot camera, it's rather like a musical instrument that you must practice with in order to perform. I've has it since 2019, it very much reminds me of my role as a musician, but as a photographer, I'm strictly amateur. Love your work. Best regards from a Chicago exile in Stockholm!

[@kenslyder]

Oh wow thank you very much for your comment! 😯 Yes it's true. You really have to love the GH5 and be patient with it. One's you know he's strength and weeknes perfectly you know how to handle it. At the end of the day it's always the end result what matters 😃 thank you very much again and greetings back to Chicago and Stockholm 🔥😃

[@apextube4746]

Could you suggest some lens.

[@kenslyder]

@@apextube4746 I suggest the Panasonic 25mm 1.7 and Sigma 56mm 1.4 for low light and shallow depth of field.

[@GreenDolphinProject]

Bought a used GH5 a few years ago and haven't touched it because it feels so overwhelming and hard to use. I'm determined now to conquer it so will be following! I need to get this camera under my belt!

[@kenslyder]

That's amazing! You've got one of the best cameras on the market and I hope to make your life with the GH5 easyer with this comment! Just set your GH5 in fully automatic for photos as well for videos. And you don't have to worry about of all the techniqual specs of the camera to beginn with. FOR VIDEO RECORDING: Step1. PRESS THE MENU button and in the first up left corner of your display you'll see a camera symbol. click on that and you will find "Exposure mode" click on "Exposure Mode" and after click on "A" Let me know if you need any more, I love to help :)

[@Tamarind1]

@@kenslydersir, thank you very much for your information. I am very new to camera and Gh5 as well. (Second hand) Now, I am shooting my guitar cover. I will shoot only half the guitar, focusing on my hand moving around. I will perform in dark room with some shade of lighting spotting my hand on guitar. My questions are 1.) what focus mode should I use? 2.) could you please suggest the setting I should be aware of? Like the comment, I am extremely overwhelmed by a lot of settings. 😢

[@kenslyder]

@@Tamarind1 I think I know what kind of shot you want to get. I suggest you to go in manual focus mode for this shot

[@kenslyder]

try and let me know if you need more help

[@kenslyder]

if you are total new to the camera you can add me on instagram so I can send you photos to show you how to do it right.

[@2kime]

Hi Ken, when in AF, do you use AFC-AFF or AFS? I use my GH5 mainly for run/gun/point/shoot. For low light I use the Sigma 16-1.4 and for daylight I use the lumix 14-140mm. Thank you for debunking the AF and lowlight myths of the GH5. If I would upgrade, I would go for the 5mk2. Thank Frans/Bali 👍

[@kenslyder]

Hello! In this video I shoot in AFS/AFF but from the instruction they say for moving object the AFC is the better choice.... and AFS/AFF is better when the subject is not moving to much.... The instruction also says that the metering mote should be on general metering for the tracking autofocus but in this video I used the one dot metering mode, and it worked.... If I would upgrade my camera, I would buy the G9ii so I can use all my M43 lenses and the autofocus on the G9ii is incredible good like the S5m2.. Hello to Bali 😃🙌

[@sauzeeee]

I’m watching this video without even owning a GH5 lol. But I’m thinking of buying a dedicated video camera since my IP13Pro can only do so much. I guess i can use this app as a monitor too.

[@kenslyder]

Glad that you liked it! This app is called Panasonic Image app and it works only with some lumix cameras... But as far as I know many cameras have also an app. Like some Sony's for instance.. Let me know if you have some questions cheers:)

[@simplysurfing]

Is the autofocus better than this on the GH5-S ?

[@kenslyder]

I can’t tell you. They both use contrast based autofocus.

[@simplysurfing]

@@kenslyder > Oh ok. Thank You.

[@kenslyder]

@@simplysurfing hey :) If you want good autofocus and more you should look into the new G9m2 M43 camera or the S5m2 Full frame camera if you’re interested in Panasonic still:)

[@simplysurfing]

@@kenslyder > Hi, But will that accept my older G7 lenses ? G9 Mk2 ???? But ive heard those heat up fast and can they do DCI 4K 60fps ? S5 is full frame so all my lenses will go waste.

[@kenslyder]

@@simplysurfing exactly. So if you want to stick with M43 cameras like the G7, GH5, GH6, G9ii, you can use your m43 lenses on the new G9ii as well. The G9ii has better image stabilization better autofocus and it can record 4K at 120p too. So research a little bit on youtube for the G9ii, so you can keep all your lenses. I was close to get it for the price is getting down. But I think I wait to see if this year will be released more M43 cameras. I’m looking forward for the GH7 if that’s gonna happen I don’t know yet. So I stick with my GH5 as long as I can. I didn’t hear anybody saying that the G9ii overheat so fast. Quite the opposite 🤔 it just doesn’t have a fan like the GH6 or the S5ii but it doesn’t overheat so fast

[@TFS.visuals]

What colorprofile did u use ? Natural ? Vlog L ? CineD ? HLG ? (+specific settings) Whitebalanced using a Paper ? Or did you set the Kelvin value ? Man those shots look so great, I would be very grateful for the answer 😍

[@kenslyder]

Hey :) Thanks for the comment! I kept it very simple. I shot the indoor scene in standard picture profile and outdoors in cine d, for a little more of dynamic range.. I didn't even set the white balance (kelvins) manually. Indoor I filmed with the white-balance set on artificial light, and outside on cloudy... some scene outdoors were little bit color graded but really just few adjustments... I'm happy that you liked the outcome of this video, thank you very much!😃

[@TFS.visuals]

@@kenslyder thank you for the help 😍😍

[@wandelmacherstudio]

So good - could already be a movie sequence. Even a trivial „it’s getting darker“ appears like an iconic, mysterious insight from that moody Cowboy 🤠

[@kenslyder]

hahaha thank you so much. I love western movies... Thank you so much for the inspiring comments.. and the huge support!

[@andresgarciafilms]

25mm and the 56mm actually the did pretty good considering that is c4k 150m and 422 10 bit, its amazing but also not terrible as i thought! i´m a g7 shooter and super considering jumping to gh5 for this year!

[@kenslyder]

Hi 😊 I watch a lot of footage from the G7 on KZbin and I have to say, I very very impressed by the Image quality of the camera! It's cool that if you upgrade to the GH5, you can still use all your lenses from the G7. I love the MFT system, and as long my GH5 works (being a 7 years old camera) I'm not considering to upgrading it :) But if I need, I would go for the new G9II maybe. You would have a brilliant autofocus on the G9II

[@andresgarciafilms]

@@kenslyder really the g9ii is a bit better than gh5? I'll definitely check it out then and if it's in the budget I might go for the g9ii as well. I do have the 25mm in your video with various vintage m42 mount lenses in mi kit so yeah I'm looking for a MFT body with budget descent auto focus camera with 4k capabilities.

[@ljamesrosel]

Hi! Most of your videos here in your youtube shot on 10bit? or just 8bit?

[@ljamesrosel]

did you shoot 10bit or 8bit?

[@kenslyder]

Hello. The videos I shoot are mostly in 10-bit unless I shoot slow motion 8-bit

[@kenslyder]

@@ljamesrosel 10-bit

[@97sveryown63]

This guy right there! What a dope video man thanks a lot for all the tips

[@kenslyder]

you’re welcome 😃 I’m glad you liked it!

[@FelipeAugustoOficialMadrid]

Eres un máquina un saludo desde de Madrid España

[@kenslyder]

muchas gracias :D saludos. I'm using the latest firmware of the GH5

[@AnimatedLoopHD]

This camera has a cinematic feel from the footage I've seen

[@kenslyder]

Thanks. Yes it is. That's exactly why I still enjoy shooing on the Panasonic GH5 :)

[@lensflare336]

Ready to try the app to play with auto focus. I was thinking getting a new camera for that function. It worked well in your video.

[@kenslyder]

Thanks.. you can also try the manual focus function with the app. just turn your camera in manual focus, tap and slide on the app to focus and it works a little bit better than the autofocus it self.. So try both function and if it works for you, I'm happy that this video makes you safe money for a new camera...

[@lensflare336]

I tried it out and when I added more light in my scene it was focusing on my face. I really appreciate this video. @@kenslyder

[@kenslyder]

@@lensflare336 great :) thanks for the feedback!

[@ceasarstudioceasarbelliard7873]

The best Auto focus tutorial i seen, Thank you !

[@kenslyder]

thank you for the support!

[@hoabactrekking]

perfect

[@kenslyder]

thanks :)

[@lilrabmedia]

U r d best bro

[@kenslyder]

thanks bro I appreciate! I hope it helps.

[@raquelfernandes1744]

Hi! This video helped me, i got better results using the face track option. But i got a question for you: I also have a gh5 and wanted to make the dolly effect full on camera (moving in one direction, while zooming in the opposite). In the AF settings i used AF SPEED at maximum (+5) and in SENSITIVITY i also used the fast/at the maximum. What i get is when i am almost finished doing it and even at half the movement, the face gets out of focus and it ruins the shot. If i do it very slow, it does not happen.. but i need it to be normal/fast pace because of the drama effect. Any tips to help with the Autofocus being more stable/coherent? Thanks

[@kenslyder]

Hi! Wow you got a dolly zoom? Awesome! If you already tried so much I think the only thing you can do it's to do the dolly zoom effect slow and to speed it up in post!

[@apextube4746]

Which lens do you use in this shoot. Actually I have gh4 I need the lens suggestion.

[@kenslyder]

If you see the video it's displayed every lens I've used to every test. it's the Panasonic 25mm 1.7, Sigma 56mm 1.4 and the Leica 12-60mm 2.8

[@apextube4746]

With speed boster or without.

[@kenslyder]

@@apextube4746 no speed booster needed :)

[@ubarhd1]

Great efforts…do more reviews on other cameras too ..thanks

[@kenslyder]

Thank you very much for your comment. I can only make a review of cameras I own. But I'm honest. I would love to review a Black Magic camera or if Panasonic drops the GH7 soon and I can get my hands on it, I would definitely make a review. Because those are camera's I'm very interested in. :)

[@773Currency]

What’s your take on the gh5 vs the a7iii ?

[@kenslyder]

I think the a7iii is an amazing camera. But since I got the Panasonic Gh5 in 2017 i’m in love with that camera

[@PhueLeeMedia]

GH5 FTW

[@kenslyder]

🙏

[@Seeloko]

Thank you so much, gonna help me a lot.

[@kenslyder]

Awesome🙌 Let me know if you have any other question about it!

[@Seeloko]

@@kenslyder What is the SD card do u use? I heard that the V30 isn't good, So I got Lexar 64Gb -V60 to use the 4k.

[@kenslyder]

I'm using 2 SanDisk Extreme 90mb/s with 32GB, and it works fine, But I wanted to be able to use the 6K anamorphic mode. So I needed a faster card. I bought the SanDisk Extreme PRO 200mb/s with128GB I don't know about Lexar but I'm going to watch now and I'll let you know@@Seeloko

[@kenslyder]

Ok I read about the Lexar 64Gb V60 it seems to be even better than my Extreme Pro. You have a good card and I guess you can use it even for the 6K anamorphic 😉@@Seeloko

[@kenslyder]

If you shoot in 10bit 422 or anamorphic 6K you'll need a good computer for these files. otherwise just shoot in 4K 8bit 420. It's not a big difference in image quality. I almost shoot all my videos in 4K 8 bit and it's easy to edit.