Panasonic G85 / G81 / G80 Photography Tips and Settings 4K

[@3rdskroller]

Very informative to someone whos has dealt with a learnig curve after switching from Canon and refuses to read manuals

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I'm glad that it was helpful to you.

[@jammin023]

Mostly good tips, however I don't agree with setting burst speed to M. On my G80, H gives a faster burst in AFS mode (9fps instead of 6) and you do still get live view (or review of each shot after it's taken, if you have that enabled) and it stays on continuously, whereas in M speed the screen flashes on and off which is rather distracting. Also 4K Photo can be great for very fast-moving things, yeah it's not full res but you can still get good results so please don't think that it's useless :)

[@RikoOkelo]

0:54 How to set the monitor looks darker or brighter when you were adjusting the shutter speed? So that I can expect the result in advance before releasing the shutter.

[@MobilediscowirralCoUk]

Any advice for night time flash settings like evening parties?

[@normanskistreet]

Just thought I'd add some thoughts regarding this camera and the GH4 - for those trying to choose between them. GH4 has larger battery and more choices for shooting video. G80 is smaller/lighter but still big enough to handle larger lenses. G80 has ibis which is good for around 5 stops. I'd say G80 for predominantly stills shooting but GH4 better option for video providing you can do without the ibis (if you can't then GH5 is worth considering).

[@alicenwonderland3813]

Where is Shutter Type located? When you access a feature it would be helpful if you showed how you got to it. Thank you.

[@iobotwoodworks]

electronic shutter during timelapse to prevent shutter wear....genius

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yeah, if someone takes thousands of photos for timelapses mechanical shutter could wear pretty quickly. Thanks for watching!

[@markshirley01]

The Hybrid Shooter I've been looking for information on this for ages but could not get any. Did see s comment somewhere that electronic shutter still introduced wear - but I've not been able to find any more on it.

[@philnolan7193]

I can not believe this to be true, do you have actual proof?

[@jakubjoniec]

​@@philnolan7193 If you recording video you always use electronic shutter. When you use live view too. The only thing that can hurt this temperature is. It can cause the appearance of hot pixels. However, you have to record a long time to make it happen and it can be easily fixed.

[@vcammisa]

Thank you,! I just purchased a G85 and was blown away and very confused by all the possibilities and choices to be made. This video and your other on G85 video settings are helping me immensely. I've subscribed and am looking forward to any other videos you present.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I appreciate your subscription, more videos will be coming soon!

[@JuusoHoo]

wow you have so much info on one video! Do you know what is the difference between your G8... To 80M?? Does the 8m have unlimited video rec.time?

[@stephenmacana4981]

great video! I recently purchased the Panasonic DMC-GX85. I went from Canon to Panasonic and I am not disappointed. Im still learning this camera, and your video was very informative! 😀

[@sethmonroe9434]

when I'm on manual mode for phot, it won't let me change any of my settings. For example, I will go to change the aperture, and it will show that the numbers are changing, but the image is not getting any darker or lighter.

[@nikolaygrishakin4646]

I have a question. Just got my G85. I like to have histogram on my screen all the time. If I shoot in P mode I like to adjust exposure and watch histogram changes. In G85 histogram disappears as soon as I press exposure button on the top of the camera. Any idea how I can fix that. Thank you so much!

[@liviyabags]

I have purchase G85 yesterday and this video gave me brief overview of important functions in G85. Thank you :)

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome, I'm glad that it was helpful!

[@ayanmondal22]

Thankes for the settings bro,,I recently purchased this g85.your video help me a lot to understand my camera settings. I have one question.....Is g85 capable for astrophotography?

[@thapr12nv]

do you know how to add the metering for exposure on the screen? I have the G100. i know how to do it on my canon and olympus cameras but cant figure this one out

[@EPGNightcore]

i got question how do you put the iresolution mode/idynamic mode in wich option?

[@arayofdre]

how do I set a timer on my Lumix G85 for self portraits?

[@LycanVisuals]

I literally got this thing a few days ago, first camera and all. So much to learn so many settings lol rip

[@michaelhutamajaya]

Can u setting this camera to shown iso 100?

[@dyerk]

I love the quality and thoroughness of your videos!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@taimoorashfaqahmed1497]

My G85 doesn’t give live preview when changing Ss or F, how to turn it on?

[@uglyigor3055]

well appreciated. Was waiting for this after your video setting explanation. Can you maybe give some details about the settings "iResolution" and "iDynamicRange". I'm mostly also shooting RAW and JPEG but I'm not 100% sure what those settings do. I like the picture quality (JPEG) better when deactivating both of this settings but maybe you have other experience?

[@TheHybridShooter]

i.Resolution is sort of in-camera sharpening, it selects contrasting parts of the frame and it decides what it wants to sharpened. It is very similar to using "masking" future in Adobe Lightroom. It can produce good results, but I personally don't use it, because it is a bit unpredictable. i.Dynamic is basically in-camera HDR, so it boosts the shadows and turns down the highlights, it can actually produce very good results, it is in my opinion worth trying. There futures affect JPEGs and video, not the RAWs.

[@uglyigor3055]

wow. Thanks a lot for your response. Guess I will turn on this features on low or standard setting and see what it really does. Maybe I can get a little bit better JPEG Results with it out of the box. Don't like the standard settings to extreme. The real sharpening and Dynamic editing I always do in post with RAW anyway when I like a special shot, but maybe it is possible to use those options for a general better JPEG Quality. Can you let me know on what settings you use this features? low, Standard, high, extended? Thanks again for your reply. I really appreciate your videos and opinion.

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome, I don't use these futures at all, I prefer to do editing in post, but will probably make a video about those, because I'm also curious how does it work.

[@uglyigor3055]

I will make my own tests as I just want to check if I can increase the JPEG Quality a bit without editing every single pic in post. But I would love to hear your opinion on those specific settings as well.

[@asmatali9025]

Nice video Thats the one I have been waiting for Thanks a Lot

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome!

[@TheTenof12]

Really helpful, thank you 🎀

[@chukachukwujekwu8724]

Hello, I own a G80 but very frustrated by the folder system; The pictures are stored continuously. How do I set the images to store in daily folders like other cameras. I mean all images taken today store in folder 04/09/22 etc etc. Right now all my images are in a folder dated 10/03/22. This makes sorting images very difficult. Thanks.

[@ruthgilmourphotographer4322]

Thanks very helpful, there was hardly any other videos on this camera!

[@eazenyce]

Good stuff. Thanks!

[@paulconnell1309]

Nice instruction good pace with the settings explained and great view. Thanks Hybrid.

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome, thank you for your feedback!

[@andrew1925]

Why do you recommend 4:3 and you can crop to 16:9? Also do you lose the wide angle if you shoot 4:3 then crop? Thanks for the vid.

[@kennygo8300]

I know it's been a year since you asked, but the micro four thirds sensor is made in the 4:3 ratio. Using it will allow you to use the whole sensor.

[@kikoism]

I love your videos man, it gave me a real good headstart switching from DSLR to mirrorless but in this video, at 3:16 you said " With G85 I always use Mechanical shutter because it is quiet and it causes almost no shutter shock ". Man I'm confused can you please explain further, cus on other videos they said mechanical shutter causes shutter shock and it is not quiet. Thank you.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, there si different shutter mechanism in every camera, some cause a lot of shock like in most DSLRs but the shutter in G85 is very soft, so there is almost mo shutter shock. Of course, with electronic shutter there is no shutter shock, but it may cause rolling shutter issues.

[@kidzrevil]

The g85 uses a new mechanism for the shutter to eliminate shutter shock. It was a complaint from the g7 that the g85 addressed

[@eldoralsuli5387]

How about the AF for stills? Is it can get the focus of the eyes? Thanks 🙏

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, it can.

[@prettyboymalaysia]

How is the color of the seventh second photo adjusted? Direct camera adjustment? Luts adjusted?very nice.please taught me ,I'm beginner!

[@TheHybridShooter]

It is edited in Luminar bit.ly/Luminar2018update

[@ppetounis]

Hi William and Happy New Year. A big Bravo for your videos and your reviews. They are really very helpful to everyone. I appreciate a lot your time to make all the tests about cameras and lenses. I just bought a Pana- G80 and an Olympus OMD 1mark ii coming from full frame Nikon world. I love the micro 4/3 system. One thing as I watch your videos: Your accent some time confuse me that I'm in a german channel. Perhaps a little bit of effort to talk more universal English . Believe me it's not so hard. I'm coming from no English-speaking world . Furthermore Greek language is really unique and has no connection with Latin origin languages. Keep filming and smiling... life could be really fun and not so serious... Love from Greece.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback! I believe that was improved a bit my new video, but I will try my best.

[@ppetounis]

Yes I can see it as today I was watching your new videos... A big bravo again for your work.

[@smackent_9]

Can this camera record with flash on?

[@connorgioiafigliu]

Awesome review!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@VuurwerkOverijssel]

How can you put the G80 in bulb mode?

[@jsirkerp]

One question, and forgive my ignorance. Why not always use electronic shutter? To prevent wear. In what situation does ES is not useful?

[@TheHybridShooter]

It may cause banding and other issues in some specific situations.

[@gauravkumar4043]

In this price range i can easily buy a 24mp camera, But i love panasonic. Shoud i purchase it 16mp camera g85. Is there any difference of pic between canon/nikkon 24mp or panasonic 16mp

[@SergVarl]

Could you please explain why you don't use the mechanical shutter while doing time-lapse sessions? Thank you, it's appreciated!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Because the mechanical shutter has moving parts, and it will wear down over the time. It is rated for certain number of shots (typically between 100 000 and 300 000, Panasonic unfortunately doesn't say how much.) If you are taking long timelpases of thousands of shot, the mechanical shutter would wear down quickly, which is why I use electronic shutter.

[@SergVarl]

Thank you very much, that's good to know!

[@77dynamite]

I

[@bakecg]

This might be my first camera I'm thinking about it

[@tearitloosetearitloose4670]

Where do you find 'shutter type' ?

[@TheGregWallace]

Question.....What is the max photo bit depth rate for raw images for the G85 and G9?

[@TheHybridShooter]

12 bit on both.

[@TheGregWallace]

@@TheHybridShooter Thank you so much! What is the setting to accomplish 12 bit?

[@jyexe525]

I don't understand why I can't select some modes in the menu (they are in grey) like the quality, AFS, HDR... I would like to select Raw but I can't

[@dhavalvyadav]

try resetting the camera

[@danyalvisuals]

Sorry for so much questions but is the g85 good for professional use for both video and photo but mainly video

[@TheHybridShooter]

That depends on what are your requirements, it is certainly good enough fro suff like events and weddings if you know how to use it.

[@HardinRacingHPS]

I'm usually shooting pics and some vids with ia+ (very little experience) should I shoot on P with auto iso for more freedom? Since most of everything is still basically done automatically

[@TheHybridShooter]

Aperture priority is better option.

[@HardinRacingHPS]

@@TheHybridShooter nice I see that now. What would you recommend as the lowest shutter speed for handheld g85 with the 12-60 kit lens?

[@alanperry5126]

can i ask for your help please, i have the uk g8 lumix, my problem is my footage, the smallest movement with the camera gives me motion blur, my shutter speed is set to 50, which is the highest it will go for 30 frames a second, 4k, what is the problem?, i dont have shutter speed above 50 when its set to 4k, am i doing something wrong, or, is it the camera?

[@TheHybridShooter]

There can be many reasons for that, make sure that you are in manual movie mode and in good light. It can also be caused by the playback device.

[@jameshunter3229]

This is my first ever camera so video a bit fast and confusing. Is there any other vids out there that would be good for me?

[@i.i.iiii.i.i]

yes

[@aridikolli2173]

Hello is there any opportunity to change my g85 from ntsc(60 fps ) to pal mode with (50 fps ) thank you

[@chefbrittan84]

Did you try going to the support website and loading up the firmware for the g80? Not sure if that would work.

[@amitmanner763]

How is the autofocus speed with canon lens using a speedbooster?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Not very good.

[@amitmanner763]

How is the Olympus em10 mark 2? Is it a good camera for photography and may be doing like wedding shoots with it?

[@memereview5836]

g85 for 1100 ca$ and 1600 ca$ for sony a7 ii both with kit lens i will be using them 50% for stills and 50% for vloging and prank videos pls help me which one i should get 😕😕 and i am a 18 year old student on a budget

[@TheHybridShooter]

You probably forgot to wrote what it the second camera.

[@memereview5836]

The Hybrid Shooter g85 for 1100 ca$ and 1600 ca$ for sony a7 ii both with kit lens i will be using them 50% for stills and 50% for vloging and prank videos pls help me which one i should get 😕😕 and i am a 18 year old student on a budget

[@alicenwonderland3813]

Probably too late but an iPhone dude..

[@Litcheck]

thank god for this video

[@JohnnyPippinger]

If I adjust C1 or C2 on my dial camera settings button, there is not possible to set Exposure mode. It's only on P mode and I can't set it to M (Manual). Exposure mode is gray and it's just not possible to set it. I can only do it in a Video mode dial button. Am I doing something wrong?

[@TheHybridShooter]

You need to choose the mode before setting the C1 / C2 that is just how it works.

[@ИскренИлиев-й8й]

Mad helpful

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Which do you think is better Iso 200 or the artificial L100 ? Thanks.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Extended ISO is only usable in specific situation, it is fine to use native ISO 200.

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

@@TheHybridShooter thanks.

[@jamesk8131]

Hi, I have a G85 and has the latest firmware update 1.4. I recently purchased a Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 version 2 from ebay. I tried it out today and I have set the camera to manual and focus is set to pinpoint. I have noticed that when I lower it from my eye and point it at another location that is further away the camera is automatically focusing to that point. It's like its always trying to focus by it self. Any idea what is going on???

[@TheHybridShooter]

It is possible that you have enabled display AF pad which moves the AF point.

[@jamesk8131]

@@TheHybridShooter No the focus is right in the center where it belongs. If I take a picture close to me and then move to another subject that is 20 feet away without moving my eye away from the view finder then it will be out of focus until I press the shutter button halfway down to focus. If I remove my eye from the view finder and raise it again to my eye and point at something across the street it will focus without me pressing the shutter button. It's acting like it is in video mode with auto focus turned on. I wish there were a way I could reinstall firmware 1.4 again.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I'm not sure if that is what you are asking, but there is an option to turn of "eye sensor AF" in the menu.

[@jamesk8131]

@@TheHybridShooter you are right about the eye sensor auto focus. It was turned on. I had no idea the camera could even do that. I guess I need to go over the user manuals again. I have seen a lot of you tube G85 video's and I have never heard any one talk about the eye sensor auto focus. I'm still learning and I have a lot more left to learn. Thanks for all your help! I really like your videos!!

[@armandodiazpr]

This was great, thanks!

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@rocknroyalproductions8164]

Subscribe! I am really loving your presentation of your videos! May I ask if you think the G9 is a significant step up from the G85?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I appreciate your subscription! In my opinion it is, especially the image quality and autofocus in video is significantly better on G9.

[@nikolaygrishakin4646]

I have 12-60 kit lense and 45-200 mk 1. Should I trade these two lenses for Panasonic 14-140 f3.5 -5.6? Will I loose quality in 14-60 range? Will really appreciate your opinion. I do mostly stills. Thanks

[@TheHybridShooter]

Unfortunately, I haven't tested 14-140mm yet, but from what I have seen the differences in mage quality are pretty small, It is practical to have that focal range in one lens, but you would 140-200 focal range and especailly 12-14mm focal range which makes difference and is useful in my opinion, so it depends on your preferences.

[@ahmedkanfer3223]

The 14-140 3.5 is a brilliant lens range for travel and daily use. Quality is not bad but it's not fast. Usually I ignore the quality for the convenience since I'm not a professional photographer. Combine it with another fast large aperture lens and you are 90% fine and easy

[@DhruvManoj]

Will the image during low light be good

[@TheHybridShooter]

Reasonably good.

[@DhruvManoj]

@@TheHybridShooter Thanks

[@villi5055]

Where i can change exposure?

[@2play4win10]

Hi there, I bought one and when on M mode when I press the shutter I get a black screen with a red dot for like a minute. Why is that?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don't know that can cause that, it is probably defective unit.

[@2play4win10]

@@TheHybridShooter I bought it second hand and the menu needed to be adjusted. It was a combination of shutter speed and iso I guess. Thank you for responding.

[@defdeez]

@@2play4win10 Same here but on s mode , how do u solve it ?

[@2play4win10]

@@defdeez upper answer..

[@mleko23]

Hi, how to set longer exposures with my G80, I can't go over 1 sec.

[@skeran0]

Leave the silent mode

[@AdventureDan90]

I recently purchased the g80/85 and I love it, I'm still getting to grips with it but why do you use the ratio of 4:3 instead of 16:9? All the best!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Because sensor is 4:3 so you are using the whole sensor in 4:3.

[@AdventureDan90]

@@TheHybridShooter ah OK, I suppose you can then crop to 16:9 after that, thank you!

[@VikrantSinghJadaun]

Sir make Tips on G7 lumix

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don't have one.

[@WildBeret]

Hi I have gx80 , is this normal when battery is 50% and after few days it's 20% or something when camer is turned off , I don't know it drains power when it's off

[@TheHybridShooter]

No, that is not normal.

[@WildBeret]

yep I read that this goes to warranty...

[@WildBeret]

I have question about lenses because I bought Panasonic 25mm F1.7 and I don't know is there sense to sell 25 mm for Panasonic 20mm? is there really huge gap between them in terms of sharpness , dof etc?

[@adriansnetwork]

When is g95 going to be released? Should I buy the g85 now for 1000 usd with kit lens or wait?

[@TheHybridShooter]

At the moment nobody knows if or when G95 will be released and what will ti be. Whether you should buy it depends on your current need for new camera and if it can fulfill your requirements.

[@adriansnetwork]

A6300 is the same price as G85. Which should I get? I'm coming from Nikon D3200 and will be using my new camera for video. (mostly indoors)

[@TheHybridShooter]

Depends on your preferences, I have made comparison video of A6500 and G85, that may help you decide kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaWVg4eGd96YZ7c

[@a.b.__iii]

I bid goodbye to the over hyped Fujifilm xtranny sensor shit. I somehow happen to lay my hands on a lumix gh3 and it blew me off with its lovely and lively colours. Clearly Panasonic is the way ahead for me :)

[@fayeryder5]

What settings would you guys suggest for concert photography? ☺️

[@TheHybridShooter]

Lens with wide aperture is probably the most important thing for that, you can use manual settings, widest aperture, shutter speed depending of the amount of movement and auto ISO.

[@_uk6328]

I like the video very much.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@landsea3682]

You mention 'editing in post' several times.... what software woud you recomend both for still and video editing? Great videos btw!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I use Adobe Lightroom for stills and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing.

[@landsea3682]

Thx for info.... it looks to be a good program but the license seems on a monthly fee... do know if it is possible to buy a license? I didn't find it...

[@landsea3682]

PS: wrt metering.... the 'spot metering' optione appears greyed out. Any chance to activate it?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Perpetual licence is unfortunately not available anymore, it is subscription based in Adobe Creative Could, so it is Lightroom Classic CC.

[@andrew1925]

The Hybrid Shooter get davinci resolve can edit videos and photos. Plus its free

[@Beaversnapper]

no comment on the strange white balance system!

[@auliaharvy]

Versi Bahasa Indonesianya nggak ada yaa

[@ahmedkanfer3223]

Nice video. But what about the iresolution and idynamic and NR?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I have made separate video about that kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHyyXpdjq52IhaM

[@ahmedkanfer3223]

Thanks. Very informative

[@avinashkumaravi2833]

Please this Video Make but in Hindi

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don't speak Hindi.

[@viktor4860]

after 2 years with this camera and trying out all the recommended "optimal" settings for both photo and video, well - photo images are always "flat" and lifeless. Including what I see on this post. Whenever I see a good photo from a Sony APS-C - jwow - just not doable with this camera. Video is much better but I also question all the hype about the "great" stabilizazion. Ultimaltey I relaized that the footage looks kinda fake, it bobs like you are filming everthing from a boat. So, selling and changing to Sony. Oh - and the AF is a joke compared to Sony.

[@TheHybridShooter]

That is probably because you use the kit lens, which is indeed flat and lifeless. Shots from Sony in this video were taken with optically the best lens there is for it at F1.8. That makes most of the difference.

[@cameronclifton9460]

Copyright on Photo