Panasonic GH3 Hands-On Field Test

[@danieldougan269]

The GH3 footage still holds up quite well on my 4K monitor, nearly 10 years later.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Amazing Luck. I was focusing on the controls, looked up, saw the bird and hit record. Alberta is amazing! Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@shadow100101]

Wow, I have just found you, and I am wondering why it took me so long. after looking through your vids, i found them informative, insightful , to the point and professional. Number 1 stop for me from now on!

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Excellent question! We shoot most of our videos on the Sony FS700 although the segment where we test the Panny mic was on the GH3. We tested the focusing and indeed the focus does lock during recording using AF lock. You can at anytime change between autofocus and manual with the flick of a switch. It's really very well designed and did I mention how nicely it continually focuses! Smooth and predictable. Thanks for the inquiry. Chris @ The Camera Store

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Thanks for watching. We tested it and it's nice, but basically like everybody else's 60P slow motion capability. Chris @ The Camera Store

[@SuperSetCA]

I wasn't excited about the GH3 until I saw this pre-review. Awesome job!

[@Astrolavista]

Just picked one up for 240 with lens. Bargain hybrid camera in 2019.

[@macht4turbo]

That felt like a long time since your last video. Happy to see you again :)

[@RetroBash99]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR GETTING HANDS ON THIS CAMERA I'VE BEEN WAITING

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

The Panasonic GH3 does have continuous autofocus during video recording. However, whenever shooting video with large sensor cameras I recommend manually focusing to keep distracting focus changes to a minimum. This video was filmed with the Sony FS700, the only camcorder I have a love connection with. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@niccollsvideo]

Thank you for bringing that up. It certainly does have built in interval timer. And the improved battery life helps there too. Chris @ The Camera Store

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Nothing in the footage shot yesterday. I'll do more tests with fine patterns. It's certainly better than the earlier Canon SLRs or the D800. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

We didn't mention the moire as we didn't see any in the footage from this video (feel free to correct me, internet!), but we have since done a moire test in store and while there is a VERY slight amount when shooting fine fabrics, it's very well controlled. Worlds better than the earlier Canon camera and the Nikon D800. Also remember, no one currently has production firmware, so the image quality could change. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

We'll look at the GH3 again once we get a production unit. I think the moire and aliasing thing is getting a bit hyperbolic. We had to shoot for a good amount of time deliberately trying to produce moire, and it was still much better controlled than almost any other large sensor camera. Keep in mind as well that the firmware is still beta in all the cameras floating around. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@1717jbs]

Chris you're a natural. You make doing these reviews look easy.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

This was shot at Carburn Park. If you're looking for more GH3 footage, check out our Christmas Special, filmed entirely on the GH3. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@trv16gel]

Wow, you guys sure are 'connected'. Wasn't expecting to see a GH3 review for at least another month or so. Nice job.

[@Galactu5]

You guys really compel me to drag my wife up to Canada to settle down. Quality work and please keep it up.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

We also filmed the intro with the GH3. The quality is really excellent. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@DaleNorth]

Thanks for the review. Looks like an incredible camera

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

We used a Sony UWP-130 wireless mic kit, captured on a Sony FS700. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

I'm glad you asked. Keep an eye on our channel next week (or subscribe). Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@AndySnap]

Another great, useful and informative camera review. I'm really liking these videos, so much better than another Digital store's much viewed vids. The Camera Store tells me what I need to know. The GH3 looks like a fine camera too, though the price isn't mentioned....it's not cheap!!

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

At the same equivalent focal length, and same aperture, the D600 will have much smaller depth of field. If you want a 50mm equivalent look, the GH3 is actually using a 25mm lens, which has much larger depth of field than an actual 50mm lens on the D600. You can still achieve shallow depth of field with the GH3, just not very easily with your wide angle lenses. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Funny, I've shot some of my favourite footage on the GH3. But you're right, colour space is the sole determining factor of video quality. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

I've been meaning to do that test! Maybe in the New Year... Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@mrbarrylewis]

I've just invested in this camera - hope it's worth it!

[@harry54ck]

What can you say after 11 years after?

[@metaltigershootist1685]

Thanks bro, I'm sold. Will pick this one up after a lot of looking.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

For video work, unless you crave the shallowest depth of field possible, the GH3 has far and away the best quality. For stills, I'd put the 5D MK III slightly ahead in terms of low light performance, but otherwise the GH3 is a tremendous camera for the price. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@SomeLittleShoe]

I like a lot about this camera. And I agree, it would be good if the battery pack had XLRs. I am wondering if the GH3 ban be used for live stream over the internet?

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

While I like the footage from the D600, the GH3 is better in every area, unless you need ultra-shallow depth of field. The controls of the GH3 are much better, especially regarding aperture control and audio levels. Also, you can use the beautiful EVF while shooting with the GH3, while the D600 only allows you to use the LCD. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@orange42]

Great review. Maybe a little tag in the corner on all shots from the camera being reviewed? I REALLY appreciate you incorporating material from the camera itself. And above all, great sparrow.

[@GiulioSciorio]

Excellent video guys. Can't wait to see the GH3 come to market. Come to Miami to warm up, I'm shooting today in shorts!

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

This was filmed on the Sony FS700. I love it so very much... Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@psionicdreams]

i felt the same about that back dial when i was on a one day training course for this camera. everything else about the GH3 was pretty much excellent. i also really liked the wifi options.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

The GH3 does autofocus much better than the G5, but it also has full manual exposure controls, a headphone jack, and better overall image quality. I think it's well worth it. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Chris' infomercial face doesn't hold a candle to mine in the Zeiss lens infomercial video on this channel. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@domonicwhite]

Great review (as always - love your enthusiasm) but why no mention of the moire and aliasing problems that others have reported (one of the biggest positives about the GH2 image)? Did you not see any such problems? Could this be a dream come true? Or is the problem still there and just didn't show up due to the environment you were shooting in?

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

I'd give an edge to the full frame cameras for image quality. Better low light performance and dynamic range. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@domonicwhite]

Thanks Jordan - appreciate the response and additional info. I certainly hope it doesn't turn out to be a problem, I've been excited and waiting for this camera for a long time now, and there's clearly so much that's right with the camera! I guess I got worried with all the of early footage examples that are kicking around on Vimeo etc showing aliasing and Moire - which could be a deal breaker for many... I wouldn't mind owning shares in Mosaic Engineering right now!

[@rurounix86]

Great review!! By the way, did you guys notice any moire or aliasing issues when using the GH3 for video recording?

[@thejerrymobile]

This has certainly been long awaited. It will be interesting to see how it compares directly to something like the t4i, since by all appearances, it looks like its starting price is going to be substantially higher. That being said, as a video-geared ILC, it might just be worth it. Maybe.

[@formattester6]

great overview! any chance of shooting a bit more video with this? how do you think the DR of this compares to the 5DmkII or mkIII? how much of an improvement over the GH2? thanks!!!

[@MarGomzRuz]

Thank you really much. You helped me a lot. But anyways if I really wanted to focus while shooting should I buy an actual professional video camera?

[@AGag47]

I was surprised there was no mention about the slow motion video option. I did a music video with the FZ200 with the slow motion and it's one compelling feature that has me buying the GH3 it when it comes out.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

HD is now available.

[@richardmrazek]

Thanks for really nice preview! One question - which camera was used for recording this preview? Other GH3? And next Q. - can you lock focus with a AF/MF lock button DURING video recording, resp. can you switch AF and MF during video recording, like on Sony SLT cameras? Thanks!

[@jmbaillard]

Thanks a lot, guys, for the test. Helped me realize how wide the gap was between a real camera -Sony FS700- and something like that Panasonic GH3. If you're into filmmaking, better start saving money! ;-)

[@AlbertMaruggi]

Great comprehensive review, my dilemma is gh3 vs Canon xa20, I shoot almost totally video, trade shows, interviews, manufacturing plants and basketball. I am so attracted to gh3 but 20x zoom and two Xlr port keep me coming back to xa20. Thoughts?

[@thejerrymobile]

Good to know that it's a no-contest issue... It would seem like smaller formats are on the up and up.

[@robkamanda]

Love the camera.. How did you all get the bird to land on Chris's Hand??? Winning Review...

[@baymagic]

I think I find my future camera great video but wish you could show more footage video or made the video with same camera that would be great. Where is this place in Calgary tho? Beautiful place. Thank you.

[@oracleOFduchang]

I thought I was seeing the "weird kinda thing" described @ about the 10 minute mark in this video and I found that it only occurred when the colorspace setting (in Rec tab) was set to Adobe RGB rather than S RGB, so I wonder if that might have been what you were seeing there too... in any case, in my experience using S RGB color space seems to result in a consistent look between video recording and the preview at other times

[@batboobie]

Great review! Always very informative and professional!!

[@kyeungfoto]

Have you tested the slow motion? I like your guys reviews. Good jobs.

[@jaytomheldman5170]

good presentation. capabilities for pushing and pulling, external mic phantom power. pls explain!

[@TIMagicProd]

Good review. Just curious if the image stabilizer in the GH3 is effective enough to shoot while literally on the move (i.e. walking and running). In my experience with DSLR's, without having a separate image stabilizing device connected (i.e. Steadicam), this is a very big challenge to overcome with a bare camera.

[@jonathanxdoe]

Which fw were you using?. ive heard that wb and peaking issues are in the list. And the touch focus, worth mentioning, with 3 speed, cmon thats neat!

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

We did. It's on our channel. X-S1 vs DSLR Shootout Jordan @ The Camera Store

[@niccollsvideo]

The wonderful thing about Carburn Park is it's location right in the middle of Calgary. No hunting at all. There are neighborhoods literally behind the trees, and yet you can be lost in Nature in moments. Chris @ The Camera Store

[@TimmyTechTV]

I currently have a DMC-G10 and need to upgrade to something that can do 1080@60. Auto focus is a huge factor in what I do,so that said is the GH3 worth the $700+ more than the G5K?

[@2dnxtdimension]

hope you will do a review on the Panasonic FZ200 & Canon SX50 HS & also a fight between the two..!

[@GabbysBoyTV]

Thank you guys for doing these. Could we maybe see a little more on those f/2.8 zooms? In particular the 35-100. I know I would be interested to see how they compare to maybe some of their SLR counterparts like the Canons or Nikons.

[@DistrictDRIVE]

@BoundlessSky it depends on your shutter speed and frame rate or rendering settings, if you shoot 24 fps shutter should be 1/48 or 1/50 if 30 it should be 1/60 if 60 fps 1/120

[@henrooo]

Good review - How much was that tiny bird's Daily Rate, it seemed so cooperative?

[@AdamLoretz]

Thanks guys for a really nice review - Merry Christmas. I now know what I want ; )

[@ANerdsEyeView]

Another great video guys. Is there a 6D review coming any time in the future.....please :-)

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

While Chris is out enjoying his celebrity lifestyle, I respond to the KZbin questions. Chris will answer the occasional question on here, when he's not flying to Milan or dodging the paparazzi. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@jorissluiter8532]

Nice video, thanks a lot. I have one question though: it is possible to connect the GH3 on a external recorder like the Atomos Ninja 2 right? But is the footage that comes out of the camera raw, so you can change your settings in the external recorder to get even better quality? Thanks.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Magic Lantern adds awesomeness to Canon cameras. Vitaly makes the Panasonics more glorious. Hopefully, he can add peaking if Panasonic doesn't. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@DaveLundy]

As always, love your reviews. I'm chomping on the bit waiting for mine - I've had one on order since Sept. 24. Your comments about the focusing improvement are very encouraging. That's one thing that's bugged me about the GH2. But WHY did you not make this video available in HD - at least 720p? Bummer!

[@Sony177]

You know when the camera will come out in europe?? would really apreciated a answere. and thx for the video :)

[@mela28xcom]

Thank you guys, great review.. And yes Calgary is beautiful one of the places that i would like to visit

[@DistrictDRIVE]

@IndigoChannel1 the d600 is 1600$ of less when refurbished or less when used, how is that twice the price of 1300$?

[@MrTAGTONY]

How did you get that bird to sit on your hand? is it wild? Pretty cool.

[@toms900]

Do you think I should switch from my VG20? The GH3 just looks so much better than any footage out of my VG20.

[@MsBarbarellka]

still waiting for Polish release of GH3 - hope it would be as amazing as GX1, so probably its s already on stock in USA - am I right? Maybe its worth buying it in USA instead? Cheers. :)

[@kassavas]

great review, I always love to watch your review.

[@mp4podcastDOTcom]

I've seen some videos of the GH3 and there is a lot of moire and aliasing really bad. I do not know if Panasonic can fix moire and aliasing with a firmware update. Rumor is GH3 has a Sony sensor that's because Panasonic wanted a better stills camera. Removing focus peaking is a downer for manual lens.

[@photographerjonathan]

I have been really looking forward to hearing about the GH3, like everyone else, I already know everything about the new features, but I think the main question that most people have is, is the video as good as a hacked GH2, I heard someone say that the new sensor isn't as good as the old one for video, but i don't know if that is true or not, it does seem to have better ISO performance, but does it have that amazing sharp beautiful look in the video that a hacked GH2 has, that is the question ?

[@keithvlogs1]

I'm not sure if you are aware, but the panasonic g6 has been release, It will be available in a couple of months I believe, It seems to be a lot better than the G5 with focus peaking etc. Might be good to have a look :)

[@FashionReels]

me too! I have Sony 5N and I'd like to upgrade, I'm thinking about canon 5d iii and GH3.. what do you think?

[@GiulioSciorio]

As someone who shoots professionally, in my opinion going from a 5DMKII to a mirrorless system the diference is not visible in large prints. Never had a client say anything about the files.

[@hasan218]

so did you use the GH3 to shoot the test only from 7:30-to 9:00 the rest is shot with the FS700 right ? correct me if I was wrong cause the sharpness is insane

[@RyanAerospace1]

Nice review, thank you. Can you do a review with more low light filming and with a photo critique?How about a side-by-side comparison with an upper end Canon / Nikon? In Canada the price is: $1300 body, $1100 12-35mm and $1500 for the 35-100mm with no kit 'discount'; the total being $3900. As I've mentioned elsewhere, I believe $2500-$2700 is a more realistic cost, considering the mark-up in electronics, access to high quality lens(es) (techniques), et cetera. Any thoughts / trend knowledge..

[@EstebanBatallla]

Hi I'm thinking of upgrading my video camera, and I have seen excellent videos and reviews of the Sony A99 and this camera. In your opinion which of the two would be a better choice if the video was chosen so as long? thanks

[@DaveLundy]

Thanks for the HD version!

[@TurtleCover]

I use the G2 so far, I would like to upgrade for even better videos but mostly for more serious Photography (mostly better Iso adn image quality) . Would you recommend to upgrade on the Gh3 or would be the G5 good enough?

[@titoes5]

Chris, what camera are you using to film this report about Panasonic GH3? Anyway, great job Chris, i subscribe.

[@niccollsvideo]

The camera is still not at full retail firmware so hopefully some final issues will be resolved upon release. There's still a chance for peaking! Chris @ The Camera Store

[@photographerjonathan]

do you know about any updates to the Canon 5D3, making the auto focus point red ?

[@ImageMaven]

Ooh, this camera looks great. I've been wanting a better system than dSLR, especially for video. Thanks for the review.

[@BoundlessSky]

I love the Panasonic 3/4s. However, i can't get the video to be true motion like... It seems like it skip frames or something... Any thoughts out there? Is it the same on gh3 as well? Thx

[@HumbleWayfarer]

I'm very curious about the type of lavalier mic and recorder that you're using for your audio in these videos.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Birger makes a nice one. It is quite expensive though... Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@Antoinethecool]

what equipment did you use to get the sound for this episode good stuff btw

[@ocdpfsas]

Excellent review. Can I ask what kind of lavalier mic you're using in this video?

[@TechInspected]

That's a sweet camera and a great review! Wish I could afford one.

[@Nazerlazer127]

Is there a cheaper dslr that does 1080 at 60 and is weather sealed? I would use this for mostly film making.

[@sosijiz1971]

Yep, a brilliant job, guys! Thorough to say the least!