Panasonic GH4 Final Impressions

[@cinemenico]

Jordan should do like a 10 episode 'basic video skills'-series on video. Like: color correction, grading, stabilizing, light, audio, etc.

[@AdamLoretz]

Glad you guys came back with a follow up video- the GH4 is worth it. I'm sold on it, and I shoot video and stills....if only I could find a stockist in the U.K who still had a unit for sale Id buy one today. Thanks Chris & Jordan for all your efforts making these videos.

[@tptrsn]

I took Jordan's advice from the first video and got a GH4 to take "A-camera" duties over from my hacked GH2, and stills duties over from my Sony A57. VERY happy I did, this thing is simply amazing!

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Glad it's working out! The GH4 will be my next camera purchase! Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@tptrsn]

TheCameraStoreTV Just curious if you still feel this way Jordan, now that you have the a7s in your hands? Also, what lenses are you really liking on the a7s? (not Sony ones, I'm guessing...)

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Hammerhaus Kennel I've been liking the A7S for our style of shooting, where I can't light stuff. The dynamic range in S-Log2 is a big boon there. But the GH4 image is much sharper. I still think I'll go with the GH4, because the AF is so much better when I'm shooting stills and I rarely shoot over 3200 ISO, but if it was strictly for video, the A7S is very tempting. I've been using the Zeiss FE 24-70 F4 on the A7S until I get a new Metabones Canon mount adaptor. It's a good lens optically, but I hate focus by wire lenses and it breathes constantly, which is why you won't see many focus pulls in our A7S shot videos.

[@tptrsn]

TheCameraStoreTV Awesome info, thanks Jordan! BTW, the focus by wire of the Lumix 12-35 bugs the crap out of me too. One big reason I'm thinking about popping for a Sigma 18-35 1.8 on a speed booster. I guess I would keep the 12-35 for running on the GH4 when I need image stabilization. It really is a great lens on that camera other than the focus by wire frustrations... Anyway, thanks again! :)

[@mountainhobo]

08:36 Your 4K supersampled to 1080p may be sharper, but it looks like it has crazy moire. I've seen that with stills sometimes when they get downsized other than by powers of 2.

[@FuukanaTV]

Oh yeah! I didn't notice that at first!

[@JoshFelicianoTV]

Thanks for all your hard work reviewing all this great camera equipment !

[@FilipinoGypsy]

Would you recommend using the GH4 to film sports?

[@ObelixCMM]

Another great video guys! I like the idea of 1-2 minute shorts, it's nice see whats new in accessories world. Looking forward to AF shootout!

[@philg6757]

Thanks Chris for the still camera review.

[@MoCoRealEstate]

Awesome info - thanks. For video, it *seems* like one of the biggest objections with this camera compared to a full-frame DLSR is the 2 X crop factor (a bit more for 4K). Adding a Metabones Speed Booster will take care of most of the crop factor, add an f/stop and open up the GH4 to a world of lens options. But - what are the trade-offs? How does a Panasonic 7-11mm compare with a more widely available Nikon/Canon/etc wide angle with a MSB? Since you asked, I would love to see someone dig into that topic.

[@jcastro953]

I'm curious if you can take one of the 4K frames and use it as a print. How does that 4K screen grab look? Especially for something like sports.

[@LowLightVideos]

At 9:35 you ask if you missed something, yes. This is a bit of a "Leica Polishing" Video. Your coverage of low light seemed limited to 4:48 to 5:10, with a few other 'low light' comments throughout. Where was the test of dynamic range in low light and why the awful banding @ 5:08 (would 4:2:2 fix that, we do not know since all the 422 was at 7:34 to 8:18, and in bright light). What about AF in low light ... A 12 minute Video with 1 minute of what I specifically wanted to see, a few seconds was spent tossing a Camera back and forth (6:37 to 6:43) but no slow-mo. Panasonic Camcorders (high end, consumer 3-MOS) are well regarded, how does this 'stills Camera' compare (for colour in low light) ? I'm still not convinced to get the GH4 (or the a7s), waiting another 5 months ... Thanks for all your great Videos, I'll watch part 3. YT, Rob (of LowLightVideos, thanks for Subbing me).

[@cigarobsession]

Great review thanks guys!

[@passthesalt2000]

Any plans to review the DVX200? I noticed a brief overview of the HCX1000, but I'm interested to know your views on the dvx.

[@Ant3739]

I get the feeling you guys do not fully realise how appreciated you really are. You are doing a GREAT job! I look forward to checking every time I open my youtube to see if you guys have anything new posted. Your reviews are comprehensive and - unlike that other well-known presenter from another youtube channel - not everything is penis-related! No, really, keep up the good work, in both stills and video reviews, you guys rock. Well done, I wish I could come and visit you guys but I;m on the other side of the world.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Thanks so much! We really appreciate it!

[@kiaranr]

TheCameraStoreTV Local Calgarian here. Ditto what Ant3739 said. Your videos are second to none. I'll have to come by the store soon.

[@Cactustone]

Great video! Does the GH4 truly record for longer than 29:59 continuous? With my 5Diii into a Ninja 2 I can achieve this, but with one HUGE caveat: you have to do "something" to the display before the 29:59 mark or the camera will still shut down. The "something" could be pressing the "info" button, and cycling through the histogram, etc. No biggie if you have a designated operator, but for "set up and let it go" one-man-band shooting, it fails miserably. If I were to use the GH4 as a live streaming camera, and want the sensor to continuously pump info to the HDMI out for an hour or more, without touching the camera, is this possible?

[@395131]

I'm pretty sure you can. I personally shot a video with the gh4 for 45 minutes straight and it never shut down on me.

[@bousozoku]

It's important to me as a stills camera, especially to replace my GH3 which has been adequate. I shoot very little video but that will become more important. Thanks for continuing to look at the GH4 and share your knowledge.

[@BramMMA]

I'm conflicted. I currently own a D750, which I love for stills and it also has great video capabilities in my opinion. However, I'm getting into filmmaking and I no longer need a camera for stills. Is it worth selling my d750 and purchasing a GH4? Or is the video capabilities not that much different and I should continue using my d750? The low light performance concerns me with the gh4. how much different is it from the d750?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Chris, I think it's your steely stare that's throwing the AF out in video?

[@titusw834]

Looking at this as an entry-level SLR (even though it is mirrorless) and, you're right, everyone is talking about the video capabilities. I appreciate you spending time talking about the stills. This is about 1000 dollars less than the Nikon750D (and I think the lenses are cheaper, as well) which is making it very attractive to me. Will the difference in image quality be that significant if I opt for the cheaper GH4 over the Nikon?

[@1meter60]

Thanks for the test and especially for the video-AF test. You tested it in the 24p mode. I find some sources which tell that the video-AF is much better in 60p than in 24p/30p (Example: Panasonic DMC-GH4 AUTO FOCUS TEST UltraHD(4K) vs FullHD). I don't understand why, but did you tested that or will you test that in your upcoming AF-Test comparison?

[@laurenoe]

Nice! Pentax and the DA560 on the gimbal!!!

[@R3user-p5q]

Little late chiming in, but thanks Chris for discussing the GH4 stills capabilities. I bought one used in 2017 and simply love its handling. It's a solid performer and I have yet to shoot any video with it. With the grip it's got an even better, more comfortable feel to it.

[@ByStephenJones]

Doing shorts before shorts

[@jkeples]

I was really surprised to see your low light test went all the way up to 6400, without much visible grain. I have the camera and I've found it gets grainy around 800, and I had thought anything above 1600 was going to be unusable. Are you able to get that result by having a fast lens and shooting in 4k?

[@bokeflo]

I keep getting tempted by this camera. The Panasonic GH4 may just be my next camera.

[@ellaemma8315]

Thank you Chris for taking the time to talk about the GH4's stills performance. I hate how no one talk about it. Does the high ISO performance in RAW really outperform the EM1? If it does...I finally can stop looking for a camera that excels at both still and video!

[@PaulsMedia2024]

GH4 is great vid cam. I get that. But I have a Fuji X-T1 system and I would REALLY like a comparison for STILLS and VIDEO between these guys. I also have a D750 and would again love to see a comparison for both STILLS and VIDEO. Thanks.

[@muppetfanman]

O man thanks for the shutter tip ... Its stuff like that i never heard about this camera and stills ... That was a HUGE HELP ! And worth a ton ..thanks guys

[@craiginzana]

I loved my GH2 because as a photographer and videographer I was able to jump between the two with almost all the same equipment. I had the opportunity to use the GH4 (test footage on my channel) and I am very impressed. I took some stills also, and it's a huge improvement over the GH2. I will probably be purchasing this camera in the future to do both stills and video with it.

[@garrityphotographs6688]

I've been amazed ever since I first learned about this camera how underappreciated it is for still photography, especially when it comes to action. I actually purchased one and have not yet used the movie function. I am an amateur photographer and have recently started shooting amateur car racing events since my husband starting to do that. I had a Canon and was feeling limited before even just shooting RC card because there was such a lag with my t1i shutter and there is not many frames per second on it. I started looking into upgrading my Canon gear and was amazed at not only how expensive some of the better super zoom lenses are, but also how heavy they are. This camera is seriously underappreciated for all the other things it does amazingly well regardless of price and then it's so cheap compared to anything that comes close. I really appreciate that you pointed that out and wish there were videos about that that would get enough views to be worth producing.

[@42pigs]

Nice review. I just did a wedding with mine and was quite impressed with the results. It's a solid package for the price!!

[@JoelTurrell]

Chris and Jordan, Thank you for the emphasis on the stills ability of this camera. I went out on a limb and bought one at the end of April. It's nice to look forward to using it this winter in basketball season. My first few baseball games have amazed me with the speed of focus lock. So now I'm left with a huge question: what do I do with my year-old GH3???

[@HypnoticLoveBath]

Thank you for the video, it's great watching you guys.

[@JayJuliobay2la]

Don't know if someone suggested this already, but I would love to see a comparison in stills when it comes to high iso's against other low light leaders like the sony a7s and 5d. thanks for all the info, this really helped me in deciding what camera to pick up next.

[@cinemasteve87]

Great review and thank you for giving props to the stills side of the camera as well :D I took this camera out to Yosemite and it was so much fun to shoot with 4k and the stills specs were amazing as well!

[@kylebybee9838]

I would like to see an in-depth review on the still photography ability of the GH4, not all of us do video.

[@NeuronFX]

Hi, I have a sigma EF 18-35mm lens. Are there any ef adapters you recommend for this camera? Having smart aperture control would be ideal. Thanks! :)

[@heinzhagenbucher4714]

Thanks for another great review of what looks like a great camera. Keep up! Heinz

[@ondaboa7230]

Hi Chris and Jordan, 1- Can you with a single touch focus and shoot on a GH4 (like my EM1), 2- Is it all possible to zoom using the touch screen? thanks for the 2 great videos on the GH4!!!

[@Ranblv]

Good video. the only thing I am missing is a comparison to same price competitor. if you have another one that focuses faster but costs double it's irrelevant info.

[@best3140]

thank for your video. until now still testing for gh4 is hard to find. we want to know about auto focus system and image quality cause it provide very hi-speed shoot frame if it good i think it good for widelife photography.

[@JonLong]

Thanks for covering stills capability! I'm looking to purchase this as a stills camera and all the reviews are only covering video quality.

[@noezzi]

If you external record 1080p straight to a DVR, then pull that footage back onto the computer, would that be a cheap way to get 4:2:2 10 bit to play around with in post? Or do you need an "external recorder" for that purpose. Also when downsizing 4k to 1080p would that create 4:2:2 10 bit?

[@catsruleob1989]

Thank you!! Finally a review that talked about the stills capabilities of the camera).

[@PatoCrioyo]

Good and fun review as always! One thing that wasn't mentioned and I wonder if you know (many people don't and it would've been great if you illustrated them here): you don't need the YAGH to shoot 10bit 4:2:2 4K, it comes right out of the HDMI port! The new Atomos Shogun coming out later this year will be able to take the signal. So unless you need to work with SDI and/or need balanced audio inputs and physical level controls (or unless you really need that 4K signal right now), then the $ 2.000 YAGH isn't obligatory to get the best image out of the camera!

[@igetsmart]

Great video as always - thanks guys - No one complains that FF and APS size DSLRs do not have IBIS and basically all their fast primes do not have IS - So I am glad you guys acknowledge how good the GH4 is - of course there is no perfect camera out there - but for the price and what you get with the GH4 it is a really good deal - Panasonic have so many good lenses - like the 42.5mm F1.2 and the 12-35mm F2.8 etc with IS - As a stills camera it has a great grip and so many function keys - and of course so many lenses - I do agree that for those not into video the OMD em1 is the top choice but the GX7 is also great, with IBIS and nice form factor and so many features - silent shooting - touch LCD and Touch to shoot and can use all the Olympus lenses etc etc Of course the Fuji X-t1 is great for stills and the a6000 nice for the price but neither one have IBIS and no Touch etc etc - Yes it would be nice to see IBIS in the GH4 :) one day - I do own Fuji and Sony and Nikon and Olympus and used to own lots of Canon gear - for some reason I get the feeling that Panasonic has the least respect of the bunch but in my experience like with the GX7 and GH3 I think they offer many things I do not see in the others - to me the GX7 has one of the highest fun to use factors -

[@PeterPuckII]

What do you mean when you say the GH4 can't handle flashes (7:13 - 7:17 )?

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Any strobes fired during the exposure will show 'horizontal flash banding'. You can see an example of this in our "Making Of Battle At F-Stop Ridge" episode. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@sherbs440]

Any recommendation for micro 4/3 lenses? Do all third party micro 4/3 lenses have the same auto focus capabilities? What about image stabilization? I'm pretty sold on buying this for video but I want to know what I'm getting myself into concerning photography.

[@SyCoNationHD]

Is it harder to get the nice dof with a micro four thirds sensor such as the one in the gh4>

[@allicutting1133]

Hey there - thank you for all the excellent info! I am looking to purchase a new camera for anthropological and ecological field work - so ideally it will be rugged, weather sealed, and fairly lightweight. Thank you for discussing stills capability!! You are just about the only reviewers to touch on this - bless you. As of now my focus is stills, but I am wanting to get into documentary film - is the GH4 too much power for someone just beginning with videography? Do you think I would be better off with something like the Fuji XT1 or Olympus EM1 for stills and just use whatever video capability is there? Or get a separate camcorder for interviews and landscape shots? Would you recommend it for someone focusing on stills, with some video? How do the stills compare to the XT1 or EM1? Curious to know your thoughts! Thank you for your time and input.

[@junjunjr.llauderes4424]

As you were saying AF of GH4 is fast but it was is a well lit area,,,how about in a low light??

[@anamsmmy]

I want your consultation before buying a private in the filming of video clips for my channel on KZbin Camera, how would you recommend? My budget does not exceed $ 2,500, I chose Panasonic GH4, Samsung NX1, and Sony AX100, are you?

[@Alexandra-Rex]

In these days of speed boosters, can you check the high ISO performance of the GH4 vs. the X-T1? I'm going to buy the X-T1, but; BUT, if the high ISO performance isn't drastically different... who knows? Cause I do night sky photography (including aurora), so that is important, but I don't want to go full frame as I want to use some of my Pentax glass, with a speed booster and without. And the GH4 is so impressive as a video camera as well (where the X-T1 is absolutely horrible, they might fix it, but they haven't so far, AFAIK).

[@arty3830]

very informative and great critiques. i just bought the camera used and i think this is a great video to get a good idea of its pros and cons

[@andrewjcooke]

What lenses do you recommend for the Panasonic GH4?

[@Murphy252000]

You guys rock, love your reviews and how cool you come across!

[@andrewvanrhoberts]

I wish the GH4 had in built body five axis stabilization like the Sony A7s II and Olympus Em5 II camera. I think it's four thirds sensor would stabilize well and make for good hand held shots in a pinch.

[@bokeflo]

I final gave in to temptation and bough the Panasonic GH4 and a couple of Panasonic lenses. Panasonic really does have an awesome little camera in the GH4.

[@BrainDesmo]

+bokeflo , I'm really thinking about getting a GH4 for myself. What native lenses did you get / recommend?

[@anamsmmy]

What kind of camera used in the filming of the report please

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Sony FS700, this was one of the last episodes we shot with that camera. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@anamsmmy]

thank you very much, my innovators to benefit and rapid response TheCameraStoreTV

[@DaveLundy]

Thanks for another great video, guys. I've had mine just over a week, and shoot stills almost exclusively. The high ISO capability, and the fast focusing with Panasonic lenses (even when using extension tubes) is AMAZING! I'm bummed that they disabled the ability to autofocus in the variable frame mode. And where did they hide the author info and copyright info that you have been able to enter in the GH1, GH2, and GH3?

[@minxlabrada]

What's the best all around Lumix lens to buy with the G4 body? Plan on using it for video and stills. (duh)

[@PeggyTeachesChinese]

Hi, thank you for your videos! I subscribed to your channel! :) I'm looking to buy a dmc-gh4 but my concern is the video stabilization. I make vlog/role play videos to teach Mandarin and I like to shoot handheld-moving shots. Is dmc-gh4 a good option for this or is there a better option within this price range? What lens do you recommend to use with a gh4 for my kind of work?

[@PeggyTeachesChinese]

Thank you so much!

[@mohamedhamza4319]

thanks a lot for your effort and I have a question .is gh4 like Dslr camera the maximum time for Continuous video shooting is about 30 minuets and stopped Automatically or like camcorder as canon c 100 or fs100 don't stopped Automatically . please i need your answer . thanks a lot

[@dutchjdh]

While filming you can use autofocus quite easy by pushing the touch screen AF area. The focus then goes smooth from one subject to another. It also works great in 4K mode ...

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

This works well for point to point focusing, but not so much for tracking a moving subject. It does make for smooth looking focus pulls with Panasonic glass though. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@dutchjdh]

TheCameraStoreTV OK

[@kenmitchell9643]

Coming out from Detroit Metro in July. Hope to have a GH4 with me. Good job.

[@JamesOrlowski]

Do you know how to get the GH4 to shoot at a shutter speed LOWER than it's frame rate? I.e., if I'm shooting 30fps, I can't go below 1/30th. If 24fps, the lowest limit is 1/25th. On my GH3, there wasn't this limitation. Can it be done on the GH4? Some menu option that needs turned off, perhaps?

[@ThumberBulls6]

Will the canon sx 50 hs will be a nice camera choice to buy

[@paulhills1967]

Great video guys! Keep up the good work.

[@ilusaosemlimite]

PLEASEEEE THE THIRD VIDEO, WE NEED IT!!!

[@1meter60]

Or is the movie-AF more a problem in 4k vs. FHD, because of much more data to be handled? Because the new DFD technique needs only software power to interpret the picture data. Maybe it's to much work in 4k and 24/30fps?

[@kkwargs]

any good reviews about lumix fz200 for stills? would love to see how that camera does.

[@terranmedia1489]

Love your reviews guys, glad you gave the GH4 another follow up aswell! Loving my GH4 and I had similar results in my 1Dx comparison. It really is a game changer for video and stills, I hope Panasonic really succeed with it. Only thing I didn't really find was Chris's issues with the EVF, I found it brilliant to be honest, could only get some image distortion if I pushed my eye right to the edge of the frame. Could be unique from person to person though.

[@pietervanhofwegen]

Nice Guys!! Another great review to continuos my happy feeling about my Canon 5D switch!!!!

Just got this camera for documentary work, i really wish is up to the task in 2021.

[@TechPunkReviews]

Hey guys, love your channel, very informative. I am looking to get this camera or the Samsung NX1. I am a hybrid shooter. What would you recommend?

[@cybervand]

awesome guys thank you so much!

[@robertcampbell7989]

Hey Guys, Thanks for the review. It was really helpful. Do you know if the Wi-Fi feature can activate off-camera flashes and/or strobes, or will you still need a hot-shoe mounted trigger?

[@dakoolguy111]

I currently shoot video with my NIkon D750 (my photo camera) along with my collection of lenses (Nikkor 24-85 f3.5-4.5 vr, tamron 70-200 f2.8 vc, sigma 50mm 1.4, rokinon 12mm fisheye). The results I have gotten from shooting with this setup are honestly not too bad... but, as I get more into color grading and cinematography, I find myself wanting a camera that is 1: easier to use as run-and-gun shooting for video at events like football (or any other sporting game), concerts, etc, (but I also do plenty of pre-planned shots and movements that are not run-and-gun style, and 2: Gives better image quality AND will allow me more ability in post production and color grading. I know the blackmagic does RAW, ProRes, and better dynamic range and image quality (which makes me want to say "that is the one!!!"), but I wonder how practical that camera will be for my workflow. I plan on using an adapter to mount my nikon-mount lenses to whichever video camera I choose, and I really do need an all-in-one camera. Something that is versatile enough to use as run-and-gun shooting at football games, concerts, etc, but also something that has great image quality, will allow for lots of color grading/correcting/manipulation room, and I heard the BMPCC needs accessories and extra batteries. I am on a tight budget so if I would need several hundreds of dollars' worth of accessories to use the BMPCC, should I look at something else instead? Right now, the BMPCC and Gh4 are the only cameras I am considering, are there any others that sound like they fit my needs that I should be looking at? I am also considering picking up an Atomos Ninja external recorder to use with my D750 (if the GH4 upgrade is too much for my budget). While this is a cheaper option than purchasing a new camera body, I would like your opinion on how much of an improvement it would make compared to getting the 'better choice' of the two cameras listed above. I also wonder about the versatility when running-and-gunning. I shoot alot of low-light video, I am weary about the GH4's low-light performance with high ISOs based on what I have heard from others. If I want to get a nikon-MFT lens adapter (or a metabones speedbooster), will I be able to use autofocus, or vibration reduction/control with my lenses? The lenses have built in VR and VC, I am just wondering if those functions will work when adapted to the GH4.

[@johnnymossville]

excellent review! The GH4 really does hold up well in low light considering it's non-full frame sensor. I wouldn't hesitate to use it right up to 6400 for video.

[@MrSmitty97]

Which camera is better for stills? XT1, GH3 or GH4? Thx!

[@Places4u]

Hello the camera store guys, thx a lot for the camera review. I hope someone can help me with my following question. Is the depth of field on GH4 going to be affected by the size of the camera's sensor (Four Thirds sensor)?? plus how is the sensor of the GH4 compared with the Canon APS_C 1.6 crop sensor is ranked video and still wise?? thank you

[@JarrydJunkin]

The native m43 lenses are actually really good like the Olympus 12-40mm f2.8, Olympus 75 f1.8 and the Panasonic 35-100 to name a few.

[@gkflyguy5651]

Great video! Shouts from Aotearoa.

[@ebaball111]

Great video,,, pretty cool camera... keep it up for the reviews guys! Good job

[@PeeHooo]

Hey, throw some entry/semi-pro dsrl in to the mix when you're making that mirroless comparision video. :)

[@larryzapata2614]

I like that idea of mirror less shoot out but also compare 70D, D4s, 1Dx, 5D3

[@royteo3080]

Looking forward to the shootout and see how the "fastest" AF claimed by the 3 companies hold up to each other..Please include the EM1 as well...and i do believe you guys will eventually review the a7s as well and see how that matches with the GH4

[@gerbrutal]

Awesome video!! I would like to see a sony A7s

[@drorlevy2916]

How is the GH4's view finder ? On the GH3 it is hardly usable...

[@glennsak]

Over 2 years ago and the GH4 is still an amazing video camera. The new GH5 in 2017 may change everything.

[@sebcastilho]

Was this recorded using the GH4? (as in the bits where you two are talking together)

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

That was filmed on the Sony FS700. Stay tuned for our Leica T video this week, I filmed it all on the GH4. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@MichaelSeneschal]

RE: fast auto focus. My Nikon 1 camera beat the Sony A6000 in AF tests when I brought it to my local camera store to test. And I don't even have a good Nikon 1 camera, I have the S1.

[@troycambo]

its outta stock everywhere when are these PANASONCUNTS gonna yknow get STOCK?

Everybody talks about filming in 4K and edit in 1080. How do you do that? I have not found any function for compressing the film from 4K to 1080 in the camera menu?

[@LightWthoutTheStatic]

It's accomplished in post production. You film or shoot in 4K in camera and with whatever other picture profile settings you are using (there are lots of choices and some great videos out there about optimizing your image with good settings). Anyways, shoot in 4K or UHD. When you import your footage to Final Cut, Premier, or whatever editing program you are using, you can use that 4k footage but on a 1080 timeline. The output will look fantastic. I would encourage you to look up some other videos on the workflow. I don't have the GH4 yet but I've been doing alot of research. The reason this approach works is that your computer and editing program is infinitely better at downscaling the video than the in camera processing is. IE, shooting in 1080 from a sensor that has a much much higher pixel count means it's scanning the image and then 'choosing' pixels or averaging them. That choosing or averaging in camera is not as good as having all the data and letting the computer pick from a super super sharp resource.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Micah Lindstrom Beat me to it! Thanks Micah! Jordan @ TCSTV

[@LightWthoutTheStatic]

TheCameraStoreTV You guys are welcome! I appreciate what you're doing and how much you're giving to the film community. Props man!

[@gingertv7376]

Hi there, I really love watching your reviews, its always the best. I recently bought a GH4 and even at ISO 100, while the bright areas are nicely expose with great details, I am finding a lot of noise in the shadow areas. Is there something wrong in my settings or is it normal for the camera ?

[@srobart]

I re-watched this because I found a GH4 relatively cheaply and thought it might be a good upgrade for my GH2, but when you were talking about the stills, I picked up the GH2 and saw that my shutter activations were only 125. I've taken a whopping 125 photos with that camera since 2011, lol. I doubt anyone would buy a GHx camera for stills and it's not uncommon to find used ones with under 5k shutter activations because nobody uses that feature.

[@igetsmart]

all your videos are fun and good - so keep the videos coming -

[@dswatson83]

Can you output directly to an external recorder like the Atomos Ninja via HDMI in order to get 4.2.2 10 bit or do you have to use the interface unit. The Atomos Shotgun 7 should get you 4k 10 bit 4.2.2 assuming you can output that via the HDMI. Nice video BTW

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

You can capture 1080P 10 bit 4:2:2 with a Ninja, just not the 4K signal. Thanks for watching! Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@schoenstattpuertorico9519]

I'm getting one next week. do a tutorial how to really use it. special in low light. how to get the best of it. Thank for you work!

[@MrOmniscience]

Does it have a video recording run-time cap.