GH7 vs $100,000 Arri Alexa on a REAL Production

I got a chance to put the LUMIX GH7 next to the Arri Alexa Mini LF to really see how good the ArriLog is.
And quite honestly, I’m impressed with the quality coming out of this camera. Is it a replacement for the Arri? Not in the slightest. But is it a tool to go hand in hand with one? Certainly.
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[@MockeryManor]

Sooo, instead of renting an Alexa, just buy a GH7 with a couple more lights. Got it! 😆

[@HigherFaculty]

This is what I value. Real practical use. Not renting the camera and filming your cat or backyard and making a review. Thanks

[@DynamicPhil84]

But my cats are so cute... LOL 😜

[@3dtrip870]

It’s really nice to see a true filmmaker making a video like this! Thanks!

[@duhduh14]

holy the footage actually looks nice

[@BradyBessette]

Thank my gaffer;)

[@kenslyder]

Thank you so much for this video! Coming from the GH5 this is the first time I'm upgrading to a new camera. I've preordered the GH7. Great to see a pro like you, pushing the GH7 to he's limit. I liked the image quality from your footage! Quite impressive for a M43 2200 US dollar hybrid camera! Thank you and thanks to Panasonic Lumix!

[@BradyBessette]

Yeah it’s so impressive honestly! Thank you

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

I didn't receive a notification for this Professor Brady! Good to see you again. Stellar content as always.

[@directorjayalex]

! Always dope vibes and video bro ! I want to let people know that It's much easier to match footage to the camera you're emulating when you have the actual camera on hand. Those without an Alexa wouldn't know the precise adjustments needed from shot to shot ! GH7 is amazing though 💯🙏🏽

[@ChuckRiseUp]

I'm sure if you take more time you can really get super close to the ALEXA look. The GH7 seems more contrasty, has definitely a magenta cast (well known from Panasonic sensor) and is really more saturated. For sure, if you dial back the saturation, shift towards green, decrease the contrast and add a bit of glow to soften the image a bit, you are in the ALEXA ballpark for sure. Great to see a real life situation instead of just someone filming a color chart in their backyard, haha! Finally, this is great that you said that it is a very good (and cheap!) alternative when you need a B or C cam on shoot to pair with an ALEXA if you don't have the budget. I thought Micro Four Third was dead but this video just proved me wrong.

[@danieldougan269]

If you don't have close to the budget for even one Alexa, at least you can get close to the look with the GH7. And it will probably be "good enough" in most cases.

[@BradyBessette]

True!

[@danieldougan269]

So now what I would look for in a camera is less about video quality and more about ease of use. Can you make a good, even cinematic video with a Canon 5D Mark II? Absolutely. But it will be a pain. You have to use manual focus. There's no in-body image stabilization, so forget about handheld shooting. The preamp is awful, so you might have to use an external audio recorder. There's also no headphone jack to monitor audio. The rolling shutter is atrocious, so forget about whip pans and maybe even tracking shots. There are no fast frame rates, so slow motion is out. The dynamic range is quite limited despite the full-frame sensor. There is a short recording limit, which is no good for long events. And, of course, the image is soft, even by 1080p standards. The best thing about newer cameras like the GH7 is that they make it so much easier to get the shot you envision. You can be more spontaneous and flexible about how you film. You can travel with them very easily, and you might not even need a tripod!

[@itisme-fk3zf]

@@danieldougan269 you forget magic lantern.

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

@@danieldougan269 You also forgot, most sets still use Focus pullers, Plus with the DJI Focus pro (Which goes on sale for $800) you can get top quality autofocus with a Full Frame to boot :)

[@danieldougan269]

@@itisme-fk3zf Magic Lantern can help with the dynamic range issue somewhat, but you have to hack your camera first (not for the faint of heart), and it's still no comparison to more recent cameras. Those old Canon cameras produce a very soft image, even by 1080p standards, and Magic Lantern can't fix that.

[@sfbaysider]

The 35mm film stock actually uses a space of about 22mm x 18.7mm (usually 16mm) for an image frame. Without the sound track, the space can be widened to a little less than 25mm. The "Widescreen" format shot on a 35mm film uses less than 22mm width and far less height for an image frame and the "Techniscope" format uses 22mm x 9.5mm space for an image frame. Since the Micro Four Thirds sensor is 17.3mm x 13mm, it is a lot closer to the 35mm film. An APS-C sensor is more or less the same as the 35mm film in terms of image recording space. A celluloid film, however, has a far deeper color depth and a dynamic range that is a lot smoother than a digital sensor. The Panasonic GH7 has a 13+ dynamic range. Maybe it is possible to increase the dynamic range to, say, 14+ or even 15, by enlarging the pixels while reducing the resolution to, oh, 20MP or 18MP? If so, I can start dreaming about a Panasonic GH7S. 😋

[@dantolino1093]

Oh, yeah!!! Remove autofocus and body stabilization!!! Nobody needs that!! GH7s PLEASE!!!!!!

[@PixelSheep]

Damn! What a nice video man! One question tho - did you use the GH7 with a speedbooster or did you use MFT-native glass? :)

[@chrisw443]

The cult of having a 50 pound camera with 10 thousand accessories and team to build it is breaking. Thank god. I'm done sacrificing my body when I can shoot with small cameras and get the same image. Use a speedbooster crop factor is a non issue then.

[@TheSteveKinney]

the in camera effect of the tiny talking head is on point here.

[@BradyBessette]

lol set my iPhone to 0.5 and let it rip

[@TheSteveKinney]

@@BradyBessette you should just keep making the effect stronger every video until more people say something. 💀 Fantastic content on this. That new camera is pretty sweet for the price, really makes me consider it over the fx3. I wonder if Sony is gonna finally step it up this year.

[@1001Hobbies]

At 2:18 I was watching the side by side comparison and my mouth just said "holy shit.' Yes, there is not reason not to use these cameras together on the same project. The Lumix footage holds it's own just fine. Of course the lighting is very good as well.

[@baaaammmbbssss]

First!! Haha!! It’s crazy how I was just talking with my friend about the conversation this camera has stirred. I ultimately think it’s who is behind the camera to make it look the best but definitely interesting to say the least.

[@ConnorMcCaskill2]

Great video man! I think the GH7 is just going to be another tool for us to be creative with

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

Not with those colors, your better option is to buy CineMatch which is $149 ($119 on sale) which is cheaper than the $200 Panasonic is asking for this "Arri LOGC3" LUT

[@NoahKota]

Lumix S5ii user here, you’re not wrong about the magenta shift! Always have to shift my image away from magenta when color matching to other cameras such as the fx3!

[@castielvargastv7931]

Lol and sonys have a green shift i always have to push it the other way

[@TheFalleg]

that's enough praise

[@uptonfilms95]

Love your nails bro! Seems like you’re in Cali or Vegas so I’m sure you don’t get too many looks but I’m in Nashville, TN and I painted my nails for months and so many people looked at me like wft is that. Also had people I know asked me why I would do that. 😂 Your content is dope!

[@BradyBessette]

Dude I get so much mixed response and honestly I could care less. It’s fun and looks cool , thanks so much

[@uptonfilms95]

@@BradyBessette exactly! The same reason people wear glasses, hats, or watches. All a part of your outfit or aesthetic and we like the way it looks. I’ve come to the conclusion some people will never understand 😂

[@BradyBessette]

@uptonfilms95 they never will, and I’m fine with it 💅🏻

[@ckhicks]

I’m really hoping they bring some of the GH7 features to a full-frame sensor soon. Technically it’s such an amazing little camera and all the haters would be silenced if the sensor were larger. 😂 Great to hear your practical thoughts from use in the field, keep up the good work!

[@TJA86]

crop factor for effectively longer lenses is 100% a valid point to like. I will use my GH6 for wildlife shots all day long over a LF camera, because I can get the same reach with half the lens size (and cost).

[@Howdyp770]

That footage looks fire!!!🔥

[@freddymuggs3902]

How long does it take for you to paint your fingernails?

[@BradyBessette]

6 minutes

[@freddymuggs3902]

@@BradyBessette Thanks

[@dantolino1093]

@@freddymuggs3902 ROFL

[@tomdchi12]

Interesting to see this from a non-lab/tech example with real footage.

[@sherbournesubwaymess]

I think there's maybe...about a minute of actual GH7 footage, but it's scaled down only side by side with the Arri footage...so you can't actually see it full screen. what is full screen is the guy who needs more black nail polish blabbing...because let's be honest, it's not about the camera he's reviewing. It's all about him. I would give BOTH of my nuts just to watch a straight forward camera comparison full screen of GH7 with other cameras, no added music, no commentary: NOTHING: JUST RAW FOOTAGE, AND 200-300% ZOOM IN TO GET A CLOSE LOOK AT THE ACTUAL PIXELS. FOR. THE. MOTHER. OF. GOD.

[@RavikantRai21490]

But I don't understand, what's the big deal with Arri Logc3 being on GH7? I mean, can't you do that by converting Vlog to Arri LogC3 using a CST inside resolve? How is this different other than being possible to use an arri based lut? Not knocking on GH7, I know it's a great camera. Just asking.

[@DynamicPhil84]

The GH7 matches impressively close to the Alexa... it's really an amazing value camera. Footage overall has a bit more of a digital look to it, which is expected, the Alexa sensor will always be more organic and softer than basically all mirrorless sensors. But when cutting the footage together with a proper color grade and watching the final product, no one will ever tell or care about the differences between the two cameras.

[@flaviopresutti]

I got the original s5 and the s5II ... Amazing colors, and the V-Log it's amazing, this gh7 seems to be really great! I coming from the 6DII from canon, really big differences!

[@CallMeChato]

Was the image stabilization available in the G7 of any use?

[@geargeekpdx3566]

S5IIx can run the Arri LUTs and is full-frame and has arguably more flexibility than an Arri because you don't have to be in a union or a studio to use it or have insurance etc. I run the Arri LUTs on older Sony A6500 and it looks fabulous

[@bunzopictures4923]

Hello Brady, I've been following your KZbin channel from when you only had a few subscribers, until now. I really like when you use bmpcc 4k. I want to say a few things, first I was disappointed when you moved to sony camera, why am I disappointed? Disclaimer, all cameras are good, but sony is very overated, and everyone only knows sony. Look at sony users now, they only know what autofocus is, and what GM lenses are. In my country there are so many sony users, and they are so annoying. I really like watching your content because I see people who are very good and use cameras that are not sony. I'm sick of sony users.

[@VOHEntertainment]

BTW - PUA Mystery’s FINGERS?!?! Okay 😂😂😂

[@jumbi555]

Great work - always appreciate insights from actual creators that have real world experiences!

[@KofiYeboah]

150% on this 🔥🔥

[@BradyBessette]

Oh you knowwww

[@JeremyBOutdoors]

This is exactly the type of of review i needed

[@inesiosamuel]

Lumix has a mangeta feel to skintones since ever

[@ricardorgomez]

Good video. I was wondering how good the color matching is between the cameras. And for the most part, looks like it would do quite well. I just did a quick check and to rent the Arri Alexa is a good $2000/day. Sure if I was doing a big client project and they wanted that. But I think the GH7 could work for my own needs... I mean, the quality difference wasn't huge.... Thanks!

[@gurugamer8632]

Do you recommend Sony FX3 £2800 or GH7 with XLR adapter £3000?

[@Asturev]

iphone bettet than both

[@Cinnovations]

I think it’s a gimmick, but for someone who only has access to GH7 (which is great in its tier and more than enough for most amateur filmmakers), it’s pretty awesome. I just hate the idea of people thinking that approximating color and log profile will somehow magically get you all the other factors making arris image great. It’s uncompressed ARRIRAW, the 14 stops of DR, skin tones, read out speed, and the latitude that make the arri such a perfect camera.

[@spedslojp3353]

Curious if it’s possible to S16 prime & zoom lenses in PL or B mount like the Zeiss S16 super speeds, Illumina super speeds, Zeiss 12-120, cooke 10.4-52mm and the canon s16 zooms 7-63mm etc on the GH7? Anyone have any suggestions or knowledge?

[@dantolino1093]

Brilliant, Sherlock...

[@iangrant3615]

Interesting video, thank you. It would be cool to see what the footage looks like when shooting the same kind of shot/lens angle etc. to see how similar the footage can look, rather than a Camera A and Camera B where one is a wide shot and one is a close up etc. I know that wasn't how you used your cameras of course, so not possible for this video :) but would be cool to see it someday, somewhere.

[@WhySteve]

If you're going GH7 over RED, it's really saying something about this camera.

[@joshuvuh8118]

Hey Brady. I’ve been struggling with interiors lately. So my camera doesn’t let me manually dial in what color temperature I want or cant even give it a bump up in warmth or coolness. I can only rely on using a white card. My room for example has tungsten lighting but the windows are daylight. So when I white balance to the tungsten the windows get too blue and my room gets too white when it’s suppose to be a little warm looking. And when I balance to the windows then my windows are white but my rooms tungsten light is way too warm and orange. When I white balance to both of them hitting the same white card I actually get a more accurate reading but I still don’t exactly know why that is and I’m confused on this. I’m basically just winging it. Can you help me understand how to white balance in camera when working with mixed lighting in this case a tungsten source and a daylight source being my windows and getting the correct color from them? Thank you for all your videos

[@whiterock1865]

Yes thank you for the comparison, hopefully when your projects release you'll revisit and give us more details. I have a gh7 on preorder and think I'll keep it and definitely plan to get the arri log, given that other folks out there sell ARRI simulating luts for these camera, having something actually certified by arri is icing!

[@MoffatCreative]

Very cool practical feedback. Thanks so much!

[@matthewmoore7447]

Non-technical reviews are the best reviews. Pixel peeping is just silly, what matters is the end product and what people see on screen.

[@aiseurnae5976]

So what the point to shoot in 4K or 6K ?

[@lizlana4200]

Does this mean it will look better than say a Komodo X

[@BusStopBourbon]

To even utter replace an Alexa. 🤣

[@dantolino1093]

ROFL

[@robertruffo2134]

If you grade your footage you see that the GH7 does not compare to Arri or Red. Remember post flexibility is a form of insurance.

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

This! And no LUT is going to fix that

[@AnthonyWrightFilms]

If Arri log gets installed on one of the future L series cameras (Such as the S1 ii or S1h ii), I can definitely see myself snagging one!

[@AnthonyWrightFilms]

Also, I loved the video man!

[@cinematools9621]

It looks good but the skin tones look different. Also, the DR limitation is pretty obvious on GH7.

[@duhduh14]

true it's also 48,000 dollars cheaper

[@cinematools9621]

@@duhduh14there are plenty of other cameras around.

[@duhduh14]

@@cinematools9621 these are the two being compared in the video

[@eleventhvision]

M4/3 is all you gotta say when someone compares it to the Arri. Awesome video brother!

[@foljs5858]

Yes this has so many advantages over the Arri, that compared to their relative prices, means the Arri is toast

[@eleventhvision]

@@foljs5858 I agree there's not even a conversation when it comes to young filmmakers owning an Arri. I wouldn't say they're toast as studios will always rent Arri's for big budget work. All I'm saying is the GH7 won't match it. It'll be close as Brady showcased , but we can't expect Arri visuals out of a budget M4/3. My first cam was a GH5 , I have no bad thoughts toward Panasonic, just M4/3. If you can, get a Super35 or Full frame for the same price. Also being a full time Panasonic shooter I know first hand how digital the look is. You need to grade it quite a lot, but if you know you're shit, you're set!

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

@@foljs5858 Why not just buy a Nikon Z6 and actually match the Arri?

[@eleventhvision]

@@foljs5858 I think is Arri was going to be "toast" they would've after the first affordable full frame camera came out. Different ball games, world's apart.

[@damienc3539]

GH7 looks sharper. Did you reduce sharpness on profile settings ?

[@BradyBessette]

Not 100% on that. It could be that I believe we had that at 6k

[@SamueleApperti]

i see much more DR in the Arri... but this is to be espected

[@estebanirizarry]

Greetings I'm Esteban from Puerto Rico I ask how he did the color correction in davinchi resolve and what codec he used when recording ProRes RAW?????

[@BradyBessette]

I just used a plugin called LookDesigner, and did it all through there! And ProRes 422 on GH7 and ProRes 4444 on Alexa

[@sahitanand]

Throw on a PL speed booster and the GH7 is god tier. With 0.71x speed booster, you get an FOV slightly wider than super 35, plus you gain a stop of light. Not to mention all the PL lenses you get access to.

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

There are no PL speedbooster for the MFT that accept the wide variety of PL Lenses, The only one is made by Metabones and it only works with shallow Zeiss PL Lenses

[@MANOLOSERVANT]

lens?

[@sussvarman]

BABE WAKE UP BRADY BESETTE UPLOADED

[@BradyBessette]

This makes me so happy

[@GurmeetSingh-fr8uo]

GH7 or FX3?

[@BradyBessette]

Fx3 for all scenarios

[@BradyBessette]

Most**

[@Asturev]

iphone like a normal person not trying to hold onto old technology.

[@SaintProductions1]

Share your thoughts... How do you feel about utilizing as a B-Cam to the Arri a BM 6k FF or Ursa Mini Pro 12k? Arri Alexa 35 (Ursa 12k Oplf) Arri Alexa Mini (BM 6k FF) & when released of course the new Ursa Cine 12k FF

[@ekufilm]

Just a note - the Mini LF Dynamic range is actually only 14 stops, at least that's what comes up when you search for the dynamic range of the Mini LF. So, if you use GH7 with the boost DR function, then you will get 13+ stops and be very close to the actual Arri!

[@dapunkof1975]

Had to check out once I saw the black finger nail polish. From black magic pocket 4K to black finger nails? Ooph they got you bro, big L.

[@TheDunester]

What are you even yapping about lmao

[@BradyBessette]

Lmao

[@thatnewgearsmell]

LUMIX seems to be taking their main camera (S5iiX) and taking pieces away and replacing them with a gimmick like downloadable LUTs or ARRI log C3. It bothers me that people are falling for this. Putting Rosso Corsa paint on a chevy doesn't make it a Ferrari. A tiny, overpriced hybrid camera body with horrible dynamic range that uses tiny lenses cannot ever match a $100,000 cinema camera. Anyone pretending it can is crazy or trying to sell you a GH7. Also... what's the use case here? Somebody that owns both an ARRI and a gh7? Who does that? That's absurd. It's a useless feature that everyone is going on and on about.

[@3dtrip870]

There are tons of films that use small form factor cameras for shots that larger cameras are too big for. I don’t think anyone really thinks the GH7 fully replaces a dedicated cinema camera for large budget films. Having a lut to match it with Arri for those times when they do need a smaller camera is a convenience. It’s not a bad thing man, and for a lot of creators this camera is just fine

[@pardeepmeena9515]

Just buy a Sony fx3 or Fx6

[@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988]

Metabones speed booster and sigma 18-35 hmmm

[@BradyBessette]

Not me seeing this comment and ripping out my p4k kit again to steal the SB before LUMIX makes me send the camera back

[@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988]

@@BradyBessette ahahahah that's what wee dooo. Would love a 2nd video about it