Best Video Camera for professionals for 2023 | 10 Reasons Why | GH5 II Review

[@DLpriv1]

Thanks Myong for this video. Two months abo, I've bought a GH5 ii for three main reasons : - Performance price ratio in video (VLog 10 bits up to 50/60 fps), - Abbility to film under rainy weather - No need for a gimbal. Now that I have used it a little bit, I can say that I'm asthonished by two other possibilities : - Native crop mode, with no image alteration, which brings my 12-60 mm lens to a 155 mm equivalent full frame lens in 4K and up to 310 mm in 1080 p - 6kA 25 / 30 fps recording which allows a lot of possibilities for reframing or pan effect in 4 k in post prod. Compared with other recent cameras such as Canon R7 I was considering as an alternative, GH5 ii is certainly behind for AFC and dynamic, but the much larger choice of Ultra Wide Angle, weather compatible lenses, dedicated to MFT cameras available made me to choose Pana.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Great points and thanks for sharing that Denis! This is my only camera that I can feel safe of leaving it on a gimbal and relying on its autofocus which does a great job. Still my main camera for all my gigs. However tonight I am filming a night time Halloween event and it’s not the best for low light. Luckily I also own Panasonic S5 which is full fram version of the GH5 with better low light, since most full frame sensors are good in low light now a days. But the S5 autofocus isn’t as good for some reason. That’s when the canon and the Sony wins for its awesome autofocus ability. All great cameras but it’s fun they all have their strengths and weaknesses!

[@DustinSheffield]

We’re SO spoiled with cameras these days, but I still LOVE the image out of the GH5 and it’s hands down the best video camera for the money.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Lol what’s up Dustin! So funny you commented on this video and I mention you on it! 😂 thanks for the comment brother!

[@bitzzzbytemedia]

I love this type of personality, we can identify much better wit the content. It feels personal and honest. Not some marketing trick to purchase a LUT.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Wow Geo, that’s the nicest compliment I’ve had for me making my KZbin video. Thank you for the words of encouragement man! 🙏

[@bitzzzbytemedia]

@@CameraToFreedom Keep up that good work, I'm coming back for more good content.

[@gcprost]

I have two GH5’s and a GH5 Mk2. I really appreciate the USB powering of the GH5 Mk2. I have a large USB battery that will power the camera for many hours and if the USB battery becomes disconnected the camera switches seamlessly to the internal battery. The Mk2 also has useable auto focus.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Oh wow I didn’t know that it would seamlessly switch over to the inside battery! That’s great to know!

[@MarceloLangame]

Although I have a Canon R5 + Atomos Ninja V, I still love my GH5 and GH5 II for video.

[@CameraToFreedom]

I'm the same way. I have so many other great cameras but I keep going back to the Panasonic for reliable video. It's cool you feel the same Marcelo!

[@TheShabazzProduction]

Myong that was a soulful expression and you are correct about the camera, I don't have the "2", but I dig the original GH5, the unlimited recording length is what hooked me right away.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Aww thanks for such kind words Shabazz! I have so much cameras but I’m still using the gh5 and gh5ii the most especially with all my anamorphic lens that GH5 is perfect for!!! Thanks for the comment man. What video do you shoot? Send me a link to one of your cool videos in this comment! I want to see!

[@TheShabazzProduction]

@@CameraToFreedom I'm still learning about the camera's features, a lot of this was shot with both the GH3 & GH5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIDVao15ZbeMl8U

[@MarcHillM]

Got the GH5M2 a few months ago and it turned out to be significantly better than my GH5, more like a new camera in a GH5 body. Long over due 14 bit stills. Better color science, better highlight round-off, and more DR in the highlights. With minor adjustments, it gives beautiful liquidity in distant tonal detail along with the look of Kodak Potra 160 when printed on Supra paper which is pretty much perfect for me.

[@CameraToFreedom]

I agree :)

[@NickL0VIN]

The gh5 mark I is one of the best video cameras of all time. I’m sure the gh5 II is even better. Although I would say if I had a ton of money I would still probably get the Sony A7S III or FX3. But for now the gh5 will do.

[@CameraToFreedom]

My video teammates all have Sony’s from A7Siii to A9. I have other full frame mirrorless also but I keep coming back to the GH5 and the GH5ii! I love that it has a clean MP4 and MOV video options and so many video features for my gigs while we all don’t like the Sony XAVC video codec that’s so heavy on computers and macs dont show preview videos of it when you’re browsing. Don’t get me wrong when it comes to power of the full frame processor and the amazing photos the Sony can take it’s the best value for the money. I don’t like taking photos with my Panasonics even though it does a decent job. However that FX3 is a whole new machine that I even drool over :)

[@NickL0VIN]

@@CameraToFreedom The sony XAVC is so annoying! lol. I haven't tried the A7SIII or FX3 but the spec sheet looks incredible. I'm sure if I had the money I would buy it, then realize I'm so use to the GH5 and go back to it. lol.

[@Enchantedmediapro]

Thanks buddy u convince me to get this beast!

[@CameraToFreedom]

I promise you won’t regret it. I just used it this whole week! Filmed a 8 hour seminar non stop with a dummy battery. My friend brought his Sony A7siii to help me film and his camera would turn off from recording every 30 minutes and there’s no notification. The Rec icon goes away but he would sometimes forget to push record again so we are missing clips from his camera. My GH5ii has all the video non stop recording! That ability alone makes it worth it for your video business! I also recently shot real estate video with this camera and has the best stabilization with gimbal. Sony stabilization is the worst. Sony is definitely one of the great cameras but it’s the little things that I really love about my Panasonic!

[@Enchantedmediapro]

I film wedding and small church concerts and parades with my atem mini pro ISO. So do you think getting this gh5 II and still using my canon SL3 would work together? I edit with FCPX so I’m able to color correct I’m just worry that for a wedding film using two type of cameras would be like night and day. Since I can’t afford two gh5 ii. What u think? Thank you!! Again

[@CameraToFreedom]

Yes you can definitely use both SL3 and this camera! You can use the canon with prime lens hand held for shots with blurry background. Then use your Panasonic on gimbal for the wide Andre smooth background. Here’s my last wedding I shot with my GH5ii kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5y8laKlq95qj7c

[@Enchantedmediapro]

@@CameraToFreedom where you located? I’m in NYC

[@Enchantedmediapro]

@@CameraToFreedom love the work!

[@sizarhsn1989]

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. I now bought the gh5 II with 12-35mm THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. I now bought the gh5 II with 12-35mm 2.8 😊..

[@CameraToFreedom]

The best combo ever! That’s all you need right there! Good luck on your shoot!

[@cmhuggins29]

I was going to go with the gh5 II but amazon had a gh6 for 1200 a couple months ago. I just started recording my son's soccer games and the coach loves the footage. I record 4k60fps.

[@CameraToFreedom]

$1200! What a deal!!! Yes that’s better of course!

[@gcprost]

I bought the GH5 Mk2 because I wanted to phase out my ENG cam. I needed two things: reliable auto focus and reach. I shoot live theatre, concerts, and dance shows. The GH5 Mk2 had reliable auto focus. I had a Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 and I added the Leica 50-200 mm f2.8-4.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Ooh that Leica lens sounds amazing. Yeah the autofocus on my GH5 ii is so good. I just filmed a parade with the DJ on the float. I had a 25mm f1.8 lumix lens on gimbal and I just lifted my arm and away, blindly aiming at the DJ. I got some dope shots with focus being right on the DJ up close!

[@QUEENOFPATTAYAThaiGirl]

Nice video - Thank you

[@CameraToFreedom]

Thanks for the comment Thai girl! 🙌🏽

[@stuartkidney3257]

just found your channel, excellent presentation, well done !

[@CameraToFreedom]

Thank you for letting me know. It’s nice when I get comments like this! 🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@gamingwithstand6886]

It be nice if Small Rig made a rig that worked with the battery grip. Having the battery in the grip is a nice safety net.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Andycine and Tilta has battery grip that can be combined with Small Rig cage!

[@gamingwithstand6886]

@@CameraToFreedom Thank you.

[@iSpike]

G’day mate 👍🏻 I too love my GH5M2

[@CameraToFreedom]

Still my favorite video camera right now! I have 3 sirui anamorphic lens and it’s just made for it!

[@FrederickHagan]

Great video and great information. Thanks for posting, Myong. (FWIW: The high end of your audio is way too hot. Hard to listen to with volume at normal or higher levels. Need to apply a De-Esser.)

[@CameraToFreedom]

Thanks for the comment and also thanks for letting me know Frederick!

[@colinthecameraguy]

The only audio issue I noticed (several times) is the table microphone was picking up the vibrations/sounds of the display camera each time the display camera was placed on the table. I guess some kind of insulating mat under the microphone would help! I have owned a GH4 and a GH5 but now I have a GH5s and a G9 and I always pair them with a Ninja V!

[@CameraToFreedom]

Thanks for the tip Colin! I noticed that sound after Oso and I even had a comment to say that stop watch the video because that noise was annoying then which was funny. I am still using my GH5ii right now for most of my gigs. There isn’t another camera that could replace it yet so it’s maybe the GH6 which isn’t that much of an upgrade to my opinion. How can you make an awesome camera more awesome? It has never failed me just last week. My teammate brought his Sony A7Siii and even though it’s only couple of years old, it kept having error messages in the middle of an important shoot and he couldn’t figure it out.

[@colinthecameraguy]

@@CameraToFreedom when the GH5 ii was released, it didn’t make sense to me, with the GH6 already announced but now the GH5 ii makes perfect sense to me. The GH6 is too complicated for my taste and the GH5 has reached the end of the line (for firmware updates). If you want an improved GH5 with a new lease of life then the GH5 ii is the way to go especially as the price has now dropped. Unfortunately I cannot justify purchasing one as the GH5s and G9 have everything covered for me. I sold my GH5 and used half of the money to buy a second Ninja V (for 2 camera gigs) and I used the rest of the money to buy a GX9 for street photography!

[@pancho.shepherd]

How much does your battery last? Mine does like 1,5 hour approximately @4K 60 FPS, is that normal? 😅 thanks a lot for your video! Truly love my GH5 II!

[@CameraToFreedom]

Hour and half sounds about right. Even for all of my other mirrorless camera, that’s an average. I have a dummy battery that plugs to the wall outlet Incase I need to film longer and have an outlet nearby. Yeah I still use my GH5 II and even if I had all the money in the world, to shoot video for my gigs, there isn’t any other camera I’d get! 👍🏽 thanks for the comment Pancho!

[@pancho.shepherd]

@@CameraToFreedom thanks a lot for the answer!

[@bobshowmtb3348]

Thanks for the video! 🙏

[@CameraToFreedom]

Thanks Bob! I have so many cameras but my GH5 ii is still right now my go to camera for most of my video gigs!

[@bobshowmtb3348]

I just bought a GH5 II. I was already working with the GH5 and I was happy with the camera!

[@CameraToFreedom]

Being a GH5 user since it came out myself. I think the real important thing that is approved is the autofocus. GH5 pulses many times when it struggles to autofocus or there’s too many info on the screen. GH5 ii doesn’t do that! So important! The menus and the camera itself feels more modern. The best part, it doesn’t have that strange light green tint that the GH5 has on its colors so the colors are more vibrant and true!

[@JeffBourke]

It's a "prime zoom". wow! I need to experience this lens!!!

[@CameraToFreedom]

That’s the second prime lent zoom ever made but it’s kind of pl expensive. The first prime leng zoom is from Sigma 18-35 mm F1.8. It’s a crop sensor Lance bud Manny filmmakers use that Lance Cannon brand with electronic speedbooster so the auto focus will work with your GH5. I have so many lenses but for some reason I never really got into that lens as amazing of a lens that is and very affordable

[@DanielSarli]

@@CameraToFreedom he's using sarcasm. A prime lens is a lens with a fixed focal length, so you can't have a prime zoom. It's either a prime or a zoom.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Hehe oh I thought he was being for real. I use a hot key to go from full frame to aps-c and back and forth so using my prime lens I can punch in and out. It’s hard to read sarcasm in text 😂

[@DanielSarli]

@@CameraToFreedom Yeah, I do the same, it's extremely useful. I love sarcasm, I suppose that's why I pick it up fast :)

[@dropac]

im searching for a camera for my YT for over a year and the Sony A7 III was every time the go to but then i see the price every time i start considering something. This one seems to hit the bulls eye for my case (indoor filming, no motion, dark room with a softbox...) I have tried recording with my Galaxy S22 Ultra in the last 3-4 videos but beside no RAW option it is limited in options....

[@CameraToFreedom]

Just looked at your video and that video quality is great! Some of my KZbin video is shot with my iPhone 12 also! Can you imagine how crazy good our phone video is going to be I. Few years?! You can definitely stick to your phone or upgrade to this awesome GH5 ii and even save money and get the regular GH5! A lot of my KZbin videos are shot with my gh5 since it’s so light and can easy attach to my car window with a small suction cup mount.

[@olgairizarry4361]

good review!, could you presente your setting for video. And , is the 6k anamorphic? how come it only come out 6k in anamorphic?

[@CameraToFreedom]

You can technically use the other regular video modes with your anamorphic lens. Like the regular HD or 4K video mode. It’ll just crop the top and bottom off a little and not use the full sensor but it still works really well. Thanks for the comment Olga! Hope that made sense!

[@imayhaveadhd]

Appreciate the video chelu!

[@CameraToFreedom]

Haha adai! You welcome!!! 🇬🇺

[@davidvictory9764]

i want to buy the sigma 16mm f1.4 for gh5. hopefully i its a perfect focal length for recording my self (vlogging) and stuff

[@CameraToFreedom]

Ooh I actually own that lens! Not many people even know about it! I use it during wedding reception when it’s too dark for regular lens. Autofocus is decent and it lets your gh5 be a low light camera! It makes your gh5 and that lens equivalent to a full frame 35mm f2.0!

[@davidvictory9764]

@@CameraToFreedom is that with speedbooster? Because I thought it's like double, so 32mm f 2.8?

[@CameraToFreedom]

You might be right. I was just throwing out an estimated number.

[@davidvictory9764]

@@CameraToFreedom is it actually good in lowlight with that lens? I have t1.5 lens and I still have to go to 3200 for perfect exposure in lowlight

[@ryangoulbourne1879]

Wonderful review 🏆💯

[@CameraToFreedom]

Ryan! Thank you for that nice compliment man! Even the smallest nice comment like that puts a smile on this guys face! 🥹

[@PayFresh]

I really appreciate this review! I am looking for cameras for my interviews with people. I have a few questions, if you have the time to answer. What lens or lenses should I get for interviews filmed with this camera? And can I plug in external mics (wireless mics) from my guests and myself in this cam? Or do I keep recording audio seperately? I am looking to get two (or three) for different angles, close up and full setting during the interview. Thank you in advance!

[@CameraToFreedom]

Get this DJI wireless mic it’s the best I have ever used in my whole 20 years career and plug it directly into your camera. Here’s the Amazon link: amzn.to/3OES0Ex Get this lumix 12-35 f2.8 and use this lens for everything amzn.to/43n6XiM

[@PayFresh]

@@CameraToFreedom I appreciate the response. But for multiple guests, can I plug in all sound directly in the cam?

[@CameraToFreedom]

This mic comes with two microphones and they both will be recorded into one camera. Anything more I recommend getting a different recorder or have a second set recorded to camera two. You can have a 3.5mm splitter adding two sets of this mic into one camera 🟰 4 microphones into one camera but that’s technically messy.

[@PayFresh]

@@CameraToFreedom Thank you! I appreciate your information and response to my question.

[@nightdonutstudio]

I would say biggest reason might be budget. Because 90% of those features can be have in a7sIII as well. and a7sIII offer more like full frame and amazing auto focus. However the price difference is close to $2000. If budget is allowed, I would go with a7sIII every time. But if you want spend less than $2000. Yes Gh5II might have the best feature set for the price.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Very good point Kai.

[@boubnadproduction2902]

Hi thanks for this video. I have question wish is better gh5s or gh5ii for making short movie and documentary (talking about good colors) I have Ronin RS 2. Thanks for answer

[@CameraToFreedom]

They are both so damn close to each other you won’t be able to tell the difference so you can go either way. The stregth of the GH5S is that is is amazing in low light with dual native ISO and record prores raw with atomos ninja v. The strength of the gh5ii is that the image is sharper with no low pass filter, has doubled the megapixel for photos Incase you want to take photos. You can toss a coin and be good equally either way for filming documentaries!

[@boubnadproduction2902]

@@CameraToFreedom thanks a lot.

[@avianamsdill1986]

are you from Guam? I see that sticker on your laptop lol.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Yes I’m from Guam. My family and I moved from Guam to Cali 4 years ago. You from Guam or you’ve been there?

[@Andre-fe8ep]

Great video! Quick question: are features like the "ex teleconverter" and "focus transition" still available on the GH5 II? cuz I use them a lot on my GH5 and fear that they may disappear because of the new menu on the mark 2. Thx!

[@CameraToFreedom]

Yes Focus transition and ex Teme inverter is still available in GH5 ii. 👍🏽

[@Andre-fe8ep]

@@CameraToFreedom Thank you a lot！🤜

[@influencer8006]

outstanding review ..you helped me move away from the canon g60

[@CameraToFreedom]

Thank you. You definitely can get a lot more creative video look then using a camcorder for sure. Thanks for the comment!

[@JacobHayesTeacher]

Great video. I am looking for a new video camera (coming from an Iphone 13 Pro Max camera) to record my lessons in the classroom, would the GH5 II be good? I tend to move around alot while teaching, so I would want the camera to be able to focus on me? Would the Auto Focus feature on the GH5 II help with that? I am not planning to do any colour grading, would the colour look fine straight from the camera? In addition, do you recommend the normal lumix lense or lecia lens? Thanks in advance.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Mr Hayes! Thanks for the comment. I highly recommend the GH5 ii. GH6 just came out but it is $600 more and it’s bulkier and you will never need the higher quality video features it offers so save that money. This Amazon link amzn.to/3yyDnsT is a GH5 ii bundle that comes with an awesome lumix lens, all you’ll ever need, memory card, extra batteries and bag and everything you need to get it started. Bundle also comes with a microphone that goes on top of your camera that does great capturing audio that it’s facing and not behind. For best audio of course go with a wireless mic. Here’s what I like: amzn.to/3IxFHFc this mic is the latest technology and the cheapest when I’m used to paying almost a grand for. It charges inside the case and comes with two wireless lapel mics Incase you want a guest or a student to speak. This two mics will transmit to one receiver connected to the camera. All you need is any affordable tripod and you will be 💯 ready to go. The video that comes out from the camera is so amazing! Most of my KZbin video is unedited!!! The color is already too nice for me to adjust! I do sometimes for fun but you can clearly see how great the color is right out of the camera. Use Neutral for color profile instead of standard. Use standard color if you like the punchy popping color look. Right now I have 10 cameras and yet my GH5 ii is still my go to for most of my big paying client!

[@eppietimisela7118]

Is it worth buying it in 2023? For me as a content maker on a budget it would be the option. And now the new S5II is out makes my choice even more difficult....(sigh)

[@CameraToFreedom]

Yes get the S5ii! I have the S5 mark 1 and it’s amazing. My Sony user friend wants to switch after using my camera for a day. He said the stabilization alone is in matched and my S5 he can just hand hold it all day! That S5ii is such a badass camera! My gh5ii is still with me on my gimbal since it’s s light and just as great. Also it’s equivalent to 70-200 which is 35-100 is so much smaller and lighter you can even use that with a gimbal if you want. So there’s still a big advantage for me to keep using my GH5ii!S5ii is the better camera but know that it’s heavier with the bigger lens. Lens are also more expensive so if you have the money go for it! Panasonic cameras are the way to go and you can go wrong either way.

[@eppietimisela7118]

@@CameraToFreedom The GH5II it will be. Thanks for your advice.

[@eppietimisela7118]

At last I have my long desired GH5ii [occasion] and I will trade it tomorrow with my Nikon Z50 and the Viltrox 85mm f1.8. Its a good trade I think. Can't wait 😇

[@scubiz1000]

Hi there Myong Hong, I am concerned about the low light performance in wedding and parties... (can you send me links to all your lens for the gh5 mark ii?) I am looking for un upgrade and the mark ii look stunning... thx

[@CameraToFreedom]

You just have to make sure you get the f2.8 lenses and prime f1.7 lenses. I shoot all my wedding videos with my GH5ii and GH5 even though I have bunch of other cameras. Bring lights for reception of course. Here is my latest wedding video so you can see the quality kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5y8laKlq95qj7c

[@scubiz1000]

@@CameraToFreedom thank you so much 😆😆 which Lenses do you recommending? The 42.5 mm 1.7? 30-100mm 2.8? More over this lenses also can shoot photos?

[@CameraToFreedom]

All these lenses are for both photos and videos. First get the LUMIX 12-35 f2.8 the most useful lens. Then get lumix 35-100 f2.8 my favorite lens, then get Sigma 16mm f1.4 perfect prime lens that’s like. 35mm prime lens on a full frame. These 3 lens is all you’ll ever need then you can have fun with other lenses. Don’t get lens that less then f2.8 for professional use.

[@scubiz1000]

@@CameraToFreedom thank you so much!!!

[@baberockabye]

you should change your table I think, nice video btw haha

[@CameraToFreedom]

Thank you Christopher. Are you referring to that table clicking sound? Yeah I hate that sound too :/

[@baberockabye]

Or i think that clicking sound affect directly to your mic also, as the mic is sensitive to the stand. As it sound familiar to my mic setup whenever i touch it.

[@joestrahl6980]

@@CameraToFreedom I, too, found that there was too much pick up of the camera handling and similar sounds. Perhaps you need to either keep your arms off the table so there is no physical contact alternatively have a lav microphone?

[@franzpi94]

I have the gh5 mark II and also the exact same npf battery. When I plug in the battery to charge the camera it just says that during charging you should definitely turn it off. Im still searching for a solution. I already bought 2 battery plate

[@CameraToFreedom]

So you need power adapter. It allows you to put your np batteries on it and it has an out that’ll convert more volt and amp so you can power your gh5ii it’s affordable and now converts your no battery to a stronger output battery. Here’s the Amazon link amzn.to/3QfApjy

[@franzpi94]

Can you recommend some? A link (even the USBC cable) thanks

[@Пользователь-х2в]

Можно ли в режиме ручного фокуса, увеличить изображение на дисплее, что бы проверить точность фокуса? Именно во время записи, как у камер Sony? Panasonic имеет помощь при ручной фокусировке, но как только мы нажимаем кнопку Rec, функция становится недоступной. В новой модели появилась возможность уточнить фокус во время записи посредством увеличения изображения на дисплее или касаясь экрана пальцами или назначаемой кнопкой? В инструкции, что я скачал, нет точного толкования. Только у практика можно узнать. Спасибо.

[@CameraToFreedom]

Каждая камера имеет возможность увеличения, чтобы проверить фокусировку, но это не так хорошо, как у камер Panasonic. Вы просто нажимаете кнопку + на задней панели камеры, и изображение увеличивается.

[@Philipe0849]

What is up with the audio in your video? That background sounds kills the audio

[@CameraToFreedom]

It’s my mic that’s on the table. Now I have a cushion for it ever since this video.

[@nefflz]

Helpful thanks, but I didn't watch it all because the loud mic noise that was created everytime you handled the camera etc, drove me nuts

[@CameraToFreedom]

That’s why this video didn’t get that much views! I fixed that by now having it on a mousepad below the mic. Best to have it on an arm. Thanks for letting me know.

[@nefflz]

@@CameraToFreedom Anyway, you've helped me with my decision to get a gh5 ii, so thankyou

[@CameraToFreedom]

Woohoo! Yeah you’re not going to regret it! Still my favorite camera to use. I even own blackmagic and just got the red Komodo but my gh5ii is the all around go to for filming for my clients!

[@nefflz]

@@CameraToFreedom Do you know if the gh5 ii has an anti aliasing filter? As moire can be a big problem for me

[@CameraToFreedom]

This camera does it have the anti aliasing filter. Better for sharpness 👍🏽

[@joseangel4428]

The problem with the Panasonic Lumix cameras is the autofocus: I have had the GH3, the G80, the G7 and the GH5. Always the same (and unique) problem: the autofocus fails sometimes.

[@CameraToFreedom]

I’ve had the gh4, g7, g80 amd these camera autofocus sucks. My gh5 autofocus was one of my best experience with autofocus and the gh5 ii is even slightly better. I worked with their limitations and have backup methods when it doesn’t work properly.

[@rjcine4181]

Depends what you’re doing. On the ii I have no issues with auto focus. Yeah Sony is miles better but the ii is very good. Settings is key. Sensitivity at -3, and +human/animal is amazing. I do bird photography/videography on it that’s how good it is. No pulsing.

[@joseangel4428]

@@rjcine4181 Thank you very much.

[@Official_JC_Torres]

I have this camera with the viltrox speed booster and the sigma 18-35mm art lens and I’m having issues with autofocus. I shop music videos with a Ronin M so I need autofocus. Is there a fix for this and if there is could you or anyone please tell me the settings to help my autofocus work better with this setup.

[@CameraToFreedom]

What’s the issue? Does it work at all? Did you use that lens and speedbooster with the original GH5 and it worked there but not with the gh5ii? Did you try changing your autofocus to center of the screen and not face?

[@Official_JC_Torres]

@@CameraToFreedom I figured out that the Autofocus with this camera is not very good If your using a speed booster or another lens other than micro 4/3rds. I thought it was my settings until I put a native micro 4/3rds lens on and the auto focus was amazing and almost instant. I own a canon 90d and I put my sigma 18-35 and it works wonders in all aspects but I noticed when I put a native lens on the Panasonic rather than a speed booster it worked way better. I was about to send it back but I’m glad I didn’t I’m just going to invest in solid micro 4/3rds lens.

[@clifftotten7609]

Hafa Adai!...wait, is that the Guam flag I see on your laptop?

[@CameraToFreedom]

Hafa Adai! That's definitely a Guam flag on my laptop. Trying to find an LED light with the guam seal somewhere so I can put it in my background!

[@clifftotten7609]

@@CameraToFreedom NICE! - I lived in Dededo for 4 years back in the 80's...Oh, how I miss Guam's reefs and beaches! I went to JFK High...great times back then. Wow,..brings back memories! Thanks!

[@DennisMeetsWorld]

Who keeps fumbling with the mic throughout this video?

[@CameraToFreedom]

I had the mic on the desk and you can hear every time I touch the table. Fixed it.

[@WindowOfHappiness]

funny in behind, childer are loud :)

[@CameraToFreedom]

that's my son running around. I don't really have a private area for my video so he sometimes rins around while I'm filming. I want him to see me doing it to so that he can get some inspirations.

[@joestrahl6980]

Hi you asked to consider subscribing...however it looks like your channel has taken a "Tesla" direction recently and that absolutely does not interest me. So for now I will pass. Consider two YT channels: one photography and one "other" so you nische the channel to a specific audience?

[@CameraToFreedom]

Thanks for letting me know. I’ve been doing photography and video for 3 years and my KZbin channel hasn’t been getting traction at all. Just got the Tesla and now I’ve been getting some subscribers. Still sticking to my theme camera to freedom which is the fact I’m using my camera to make a living and sharing my journey through it. Anyways thanks for the comment and the heads up 👍🏽

[@joestrahl6980]

@@CameraToFreedom sure. It's just for me I subscribe to many photo and videography channels and if I am going to subscribe to more then they have to give me "something different / new" ..... Maybe your channel will evolve into cars with some photo?

[@CameraToFreedom]

Totally understandable! Appreciate the feedback Joe 👍🏽