Lumix GH7 w/ ARRI Alexa Mini Lf... How good is it really?

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[@KofiYeboah]

This was far more of an “experience” than a review, some features we didn’t even know or cover because we used the GH7 for what we needed, BUT I have the option to go a bit deeper vs an Arri camera of there’s interest (aka, like this) Also, be respectful in the comments, I’m assuming we’re adults here

[@kenslyder]

I love that after shooting with the GH5 for 7 years I can keep all my favourite lenses and just upgrade to the GH7. I'm so used to the M43 system. Thank you very much

[@KofiYeboah]

Anytime ! It was interesting to use really !

[@BradyBessette]

I’ve shot two projects now with the mini lf + gh7 combo and I am continually surprised and impressed by this camera

[@KofiYeboah]

I hope they have the BTS of us wondering why it looks so good at No Good Legend 😂

[@sebastienblanchetiere1323]

Wow, it's a very important statement for me !! I love your content !!

[@AfoteyAnnum]

The fact that these cameras are even remotely comparable is pretty dope, NGL

[@KofiYeboah]

That’s what we kept saying on set honestly 😅

[@williamburkholder769]

Micro 4/3 is light, small, relatively inexpensive for a kit, and makes a lot of sense. I've used it for stills and video since 2015. Lumix may have found a niche in the pro market with the GH7 as a B or C on an Arri set. But many of us are still photographers who also make videos of events, or training content, or commercials for TV and cable, or low budget films... We have no need for the Arri Log C3 feature, but there are plenty of features in the GH7 we WILL use. Full frame is great, but who wants to spend $13,000 on a 600mm lens when an $1800 Micro 4/3 100-400mm lens will reach further? Maybe you need full frame at dusk in the woods, or in places where you can't/don't have auxiliary lighting, but in many places, the GH7 will do. Like you, I can't wait for a new version of the S1H with features similar to the GH7 (plus a few new goodies). The great news here is that a small, light, inexpensive, rugged camera is workflow-compatible with high end Arri pro gear, and that has many use cases. When the footage drops into Resolve and works just like what came out of an Arri, it's an efficiency win. Maybe you mount a GH7 in a dangerous location where you would be reluctant to sacrifice an Arri. Maybe you use three GH7s and an Arri for multiple camera angles in situations where four Arri cameras would be cost-prohibitive. It's a nice option to have...

[@mcronfpv8736]

Thanks for sharing, very interesting. GH cameras are my workhorses I won’t be skipping this one, it is everything lumix can do in one camera body. Truely an amazing tool. I have a bunch of mft lenses and vintage glass for it !

[@KofiYeboah]

I don’t know where I’d fit it in my main rotation, but it was really nice to use !

[@TristanLaughton]

Keep making that great content, Kofi! Hoping this is a preview of things to come for the next S series camera from Lumix.

[@KofiYeboah]

Thank you man! It’s definitely interesting!

[@EpicAdrian3D]

This is a great conversation, I love the point about the "Warning Shot" and I completely agree. The industry is changing and I can't wait to see how this shakes up the video production space. Micro Four Thirds is the silent minority when it comes to users. We love our cameras but we are always afraid to talk about sensor size. The fact that it can color match to an ARRI camera is a complete conversation changer.

[@KofiYeboah]

It’s going to be very interesting how things go !

[@LumixGang]

Great video! Keep em coming

[@KofiYeboah]

thank you brothaman!

[@LunerversalFilmTV]

Great review guys! As an Indie Filmmaker who shot my first feature film, "Loving Till It Hurts" (on Tubi) on the GH3 and GH4, some people thought I shot it on a RED camera, I can appreciate seeing the upgrades on the GH7. Truthfully, I never bought another camera since then up until the iPhone 15 Plus, which I'm looking to shoot my 5th feature on. So I'm definitely looking to shoot on the GH7 as well. I love Lumix GH micro 4./3 camera.

[@KofiYeboah]

You’ll love it !

[@runestone1337]

I've been using an old G9 for years and was about to upgrade to the G9II, but the GH7 will now be my next cam. Thanks.

[@KofiYeboah]

No problem 👍🏾👍🏾

[@RobertJohnPhotography]

I'm sure they will be implementing all these features GH7 and more into the next version of the S1H.

[@KofiYeboah]

that wouldnt surprise me, though, the ARRI logc is a specific license agreement with Arri for just the GH7 ( so far)

[@KaceyBakerFilms]

The grade might match, but the quality of your Alexa footage is still leaps and bounds more cinematic. The Alexa has that smooth, velvet texture to it. Having said that, I probably wouldn’t notice that level of detail if it wasn’t placed back to back.

[@williamburkholder769]

As photographers, it's easy to forget that the average movie viewer doesn't sit there and say, "Oh, that was filmed with Brand X and that was filmed with Brand Y." No one except for cinematographers really cares, once the show is released. That said, workflow and budget considerations may well determine when a GH7 fits the bill. I don't think anyone at Panasonic or Arri thinks of the GH7 as a replacement. It's more of an augmentation to high end workflows.

[@KevinvanDiest]

Good watch! Honest opinions about using a MfT system from none LUMIX shooters is refreshing.. especially when they see past they usual ‘full frame is the best/ standard’. The comparisons we truly impressive, exceeding my expectations even though I’m used to using MFT. Thx for the work!

[@KofiYeboah]

Anytime man! More coming soon I promise !

[@KevinvanDiest]

@@KofiYeboah have to say ..you forgot to mention one LUMIX camera, one that’s often forgotten, even unknown to some, although I think it’s the best(with of course some cons). Funny timing, I just published a new vid today about that one! Curious if you know it or maybe even tried it Kofi😉

[@KofiYeboah]

@@KevinvanDiest the BGH1? I haven’t ! I never really used Lumix anything until 2 months ago ahha

[@KevinvanDiest]

@@KofiYeboah it my poor man’s RED/Arri 😉👌🏼 (even though I use the GH6 and S5IIX)

[@enriquemartin8655]

Thank you for your presentation.

[@KofiYeboah]

My pleasure!

[@darinl848]

Great video. I have the g9 íi and pre-ordered the gh7 because of the flip screen and express card. I upgraded from an A1 because m4/3 has more reach for wildlife.

[@KofiYeboah]

Congrats and enjoy 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@geoffwebb1]

I'd recommend a double sided dummy NP battery to keep the TX flush on the back of the Monitor🤙

[@ReggieWinston]

Great video ✊🏾💯

[@KofiYeboah]

thanks homie!

[@JaymesMedia]

At least you admit that KZbinrs conditioned their audience to believe that anything not full frame isn’t good enough. Glad the gh7 was a good example for you.

[@KofiYeboah]

That’s not exclusive to KZbinrs. I worked in camera retail for years, and workers said the exact same thing, tbf there was truth to it years ago as a lot of tech WAS reserved for larger sensor cameras 👍🏾

[@nickalot]

i like the gh6, i'm very excited to know im probably gonna love the gh7! hehehehe

[@williamburkholder769]

@@nickalot Sell it quickly if you plan to keep just one... Used prices for GH6s will tank soon. NEW prices are falling in many markets.

[@nickalot]

@@williamburkholder769 HAHA IKR. I sold it last month XD

[@williamburkholder769]

@@nickalot Good move! I almost bought one, and I almost bought a G9 II after my son did. I WILL buy the GH7 to replace my aging GH4.

[@benjamin.kelley]

ARRI log C on the GH7 isn't ARRI colors, it's still Panasonic colors, just shifted around, and it still has the Panasonic Magenta/orange shift. It's also (like you said) more saturated.

[@KofiYeboah]

I’d maybe contact Arri as they’re the ones who actually rated the log curve for the iso with Lumix, unfortunately even arri to arri cameras will have temp and tint shifts

[@developedmov]

I know a lot of people compare this to an FX30 but I'm curious how it holds up to an FX3

[@minorrhoads5318]

Wow , its worth waiting , this video compared to about 20 review videos of GH7 actually has the eyes in focus on the GH7 , yes i know it has PDF , but for some reason despite no bad pulsing in those reviews , the footage never looked as pro as the gh6 or 5 for that matter , but this video , it looks fine , GO FIGURE LOL , any way thanks for up loading , some times its great to be late for the party . cheers 👍👍👍👍👍

[@KofiYeboah]

Ahah fun fact, we only shot manual 😅

[@minorrhoads5318]

@@KofiYeboah HA , I WONDER'ED THAT , THANKS FOR SHARING THAT , I HAVE STARTED DOING THAT LOT MORE LATELY ON GH5 , AND OLD G9 , AND AM ENJOYING THE JOURNEY , CHEERS VERY MUCH .

[@lumixbrothers]

I love lumix. I'm shooting on gh6 + voigtlander

[@KofiYeboah]

Excellent!!

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

The big question everyone is waiting to see answered is how does Vlog with a CST to Arri Log, with then a lut applied from Ari look vs the Arri log internal? Does it look the same, different, etc.

[@KofiYeboah]

I may try it, MAYBE at 800iso, but arri adjusted for color shift via iso for every level I think

[@seancloutier2577]

I have the FX30 but the only reason I would want to change is for the 32 bit internal audio...as a one man band...I would love to hit record and not have to worry about sound...heck even if you listen to this interview at 15:40 the sound clips twice....I went out on Sunday and have about 2 hours of video that is borderline useless because of audio...for anyone doing documentary type work, or youtube work...this image is secondary...all cameras with a log profile make a good image...it is the sound that counts...

[@robwillmarsh]

The GH7 is basically a feature packed version of the S5 II with better rolling shutter, with the drawback of having a smaller sensor. My hope is the Z6 III with its partially stacked sensor sets a new trend of cheap 6K full frame cameras with low rolling shutter. Perhaps the S2H gets a partially stacked sensor in the 14 stop range, and with the 6K+ resolution benefit there will not be much reason to pick up a Mini LF any longer. Arri might have to be careful about handing out their colour science too freely because they could be shooting themselves in the foot if things do head in that direction. As for the Alexa 35, its probably going to be some time before any midrange cameras get close to its ballpark.

[@kayodeolaosebikan7462]

Great video dude! More grease to your elbow I knew GH7 is great from numerous reviews that I have seen but you even make it greater with this video. For me, it's a must to have.

[@KofiYeboah]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kayodeolaosebikan7462]

@@KofiYeboah Are you from Ghana?

[@CCD-dreamcore]

@@kayodeolaosebikan7462 I'd say he's from the US based on his American accent.

[@oman4229]

Can you do a comparison between the gh7 & s5iiX? For some strange reason EVERY reviewer has avoided this topic. Besides the question of question of full-frame vs m4/3 how do they stack up, what’s workflow like between they etc

[@KofiYeboah]

Well not everyone has both cameras unfortunately, I’m sure someone’s done it 👍🏾

[@CalvinFalk]

Still pretty close in skin tone rendering, looks like a very fine specialty camera similar to how the FX3 fits into a Sony sensor based production!

[@KofiYeboah]

Which is actually very impressive to me 🙏🏾

[@masterofcamera]

That’s a long video! Be right back, grabbing some 🍿🎬

[@KofiYeboah]

Deal!

[@MarcusRFilms]

I would love to shoot a project on this camera!

[@KofiYeboah]

It was a lot of fun !

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I'm hoping to keep my FX30 and get the GH7. If that happens, I will create a LUT for FX30-to-ARRI. So, whenever I shoot with both the FX30 and the GH7, I can match the FX30 with the GH7 with ARRI LUT.

[@KofiYeboah]

That’s not a bad plan! We’re SPOILED with options jow

[@quentin6233]

Someone on my Lumix S5iix group has already taken the GH7 and matched the Arri look a few days ago for full frame Lumix S series cameras. I downloaded it, but it's still sitting in a folder on my computer. There were some similarities with Panasonic V-log already, so it appears it wasn't that hard to mimic. I'm sure there are ways to get it on a Sony as well.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

@@quentin6233 Yea, that’s what I would love to do if I can get my hands on the GH7. I thought about switching completely. Though I’d love to work with two cameras. If I were to switch, I would want to get the XLR2 device and ARRI LUT. The internal 32-bit audio recording. Internal ProRes raw, near gimbal like stabilization are all so tempting.

[@HugoAhlberg]

curious, could another camera company do a similar collaboration / license deal with ARRI? would be incredible to have the same color science on a Sony/Fuji/Canon full frame..

[@KofiYeboah]

I just saw this on threads haha 👍🏾

[@HugoAhlberg]

​@@KofiYeboah I just saw you replied, thanks for you thoughts! (I figured a comment on each would be good for your engagement 😬, but apologies if just annoying!)

[@KofiYeboah]

@@HugoAhlberg it’s not! Ahah I just didn’t wanna copy and paste cause that would feel kinda mean 😭 thank you man !

[@BenjiSelby]

It’s exciting to see other camera companies make moves and be like “yo we make solid cameras”. Hopefully it does put pressure on other brands to look beyond their shtick and give the people what they want hahaha

[@KofiYeboah]

These releases only have one win, the consumers really

[@BrandonReitsma]

I think its time we get a Micro 4/3rds ARRI ALEXA 👀

[@KofiYeboah]

With this licensing deal, they don’t even need to aha

[@AaronFigueroa1]

We back! 🔥

[@KofiYeboah]

Yall about to be sick of me 😂

[@AaronFigueroa1]

@@KofiYeboah nope not a all bro! I love camera youtube the more the better

[@CineDailies]

Wait when did DJI buy Hasselblad???!!

[@KofiYeboah]

From what I understand around the same time the mavic2 pro came out (hense they had drones with Hassleblad lenses)

[@immarcusgram]

Kofi is a cutie patootie

[@KofiYeboah]

My girlfriend knows how to fight, tread lightly

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

Hey sorry bro sound is down...😅😅😅

[@KofiYeboah]

Mine sounds fine at 50% on my phone? Weird

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

Now working KZbin glitches I opened it the first seconds of your post so probably it was the cause great vid ❤

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

GH7 prores footage did you put it manually to full video data range or did you let it be auto in resolve? You have wrong gama if it is not put manually to full in resolve because can't read the metada of prores that it is full data range​@@KofiYeboah

[@AndyLSB]

I love how Kofi feels FF cameras are so superior you need one or you’re not a pro or other sensors are limited “Guys FF exists ! You still using M4/3 ?” lol 🤣

[@KofiYeboah]

I don’t actually feel that way , I have 56 videos on the FX30 😂

[@BoomingVisuals]

S1H2

[@KofiYeboah]

Would be cool to see how it goes !

[@ramblingcameraman990]

I don’t understand how it’s 2024 and “video professionals” still say things like “well if you want a wider shot, micro 4/3 has a 2x crop so it won’t work”. What?! Do people not understand theres lenses for micro 4/3 that give you a 12mm full frame equivalent?!?

[@KofiYeboah]

I think it might be the idea that having that 4/3 lenes would ONLY work on a micro 4/3, where like a wide angle is backwards compatible (while having to consider crop obviously) , I’m just guessing really

[@7RYMS]

Hi Kofi Yeboah, thanks for your video.We'd like to discuss the possibility of working with you. What should we do? Can we reach you through your email?

[@KofiYeboah]

Yes, we’ve sent an email back 👍🏾

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