Panasonic GH5: My Thoughts After 1 Month

The Panasonic GH5 has gotten a lot of attention among enthusiast filmmakers in the last couple of months. After three years of heavy use, it was time for me to replace my GH4. I’ve been shooting with the GH5 now for about a month and these are my thoughts on who this camera is for, and who it may not suit as well.
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Gear used to record this episode:
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Panasonic Lumix GH5 Camera
Amazon: geni.us/xeqV
B&H: bhpho.to/2oIdG7o
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Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens
Amazon: geni.us/LQNVW
B&H: bhpho.to/2k9dmg2
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Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Lens (talking head shots)
Amazon: geni.us/yXBL
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Panasonic V-Log Upgrade Code
Amazon: geni.us/vso5
B&H: bhpho.to/2r3go8x
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Panasonic DMW-XLR1 Audio Adapter (So that you can use XLR microphones with GH5)
Amazon: geni.us/b835
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Kyno (Transcoding and Pre-edit App)
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Atomos Shogun Inferno (4K HDMI/SDI Monitor & Recorder)
Amazon: geni.us/ynGcamW
B&H: bhpho.to/2r45VJV
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Varavon Zeus Uni Type C Camera Cage
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Aputure Tri-8C LED Panel Light (Used as fill light on outdoor talking head shots, and back light for blue backgrounds)
Review coming soon…
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Aputure COB 120T LED Light (Key light on most of the product shots)
Amazon: geni.us/c9wp
B&H: bhpho.to/2pImeZ2
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DPA 4017B Shotgun Microphone (all of the dialogue audio except Kyno demo, recorded with this mic)
B&H: bhpho.to/2mb6pr6
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Sound Devices 633 Audio Mixer/Recorder
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Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd
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[@fjfichman]

This vid is a perfect example of why I like your review videos. You are precise, a lot of content, and no silliness. It's all business with a flood of information. Love that. Keep up the good work.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Frederick!

[@3BMEP]

Outstanding audio, Curtis!

[@EricksonFilmsYT]

Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions nice to see you here :)

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Hugh!

[@3BMEP]

Erickson Films :)

[@jasonmontalban4588]

i thought your being sarcastic? Cuz for me the audio sounded like donald duck

[@MOBHouse]

what are you on about?

[@WillProwse]

These are the kinds of informative videos I like. Great job man. Very fluid and digestible information. And amazing audio! Wow! I am envious. And great points about the GH5. So very difficult to make a decision, but you made some great points about the lens size etc. Great stuff.

[@curtisjudd]

+Will Prowse thanks Will!

[@AANasseh]

Curtis, you mentioned that if you want to get a "creamy background" you need a bigger sensor but forgot to mention that you can use the SpeedBooster Ultra and XL on GH5 for an incredibly shallow DOF. Furthermore, currently the Speedbooster and MFT works beautifully with AF and Stabilization on EF Lenses. I was holding my Canon 85mm F 1.2L handheld on my GH5 with XL speed booster and was blown away by the image and stability!!! It's simply incredible! GH5 is hands down the best camera for the buck on the market at the present time! Thank you for the review!

[@mrredtheman]

Would love to see video of that lens on the gh5 with the speedbooster. Should make a sweet setup

[@curtisjudd]

Good point. I need to have a look at the newer speedbooster. I had the original m4/3rds to Nikon version and found it to be a little soft. That was fine if I wanted that look, but not always what I was after. I'd love to see what you can get with the 85 f/1.2!

[@Gichanasa]

I use the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 with the Metabones XL on the GH4, and the image quality is superb with nice bokeh. The only problem is the clicking sound of the servo motor while auto-focusing, which is audible even with an external mic, which makes the lens unusable for videos.

[@curtisjudd]

Hey, thanks for the input, that's helpful!

[@Gichanasa]

My pleasure - I am considering the FZ2500 for low light videography, which seems promising and might fill the missing gap. Thank you for your great reviews.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

What a great review - I appreciate your insight and lack of hyperbolic speech, with very practical information about the GH5 and similar cameras.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!

[@GreigBooth]

One of the best product reviews Ive seen on here. Amazing audio, easy to follow and you explain things so well. Keep it up!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Greig!

[@prabhatonline]

The best thing I like about you is you are probably the only one who finds time to answer practically every queries. That is called serving people. BTW, great review though!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Prabhat!

[@magnus547]

Curtis, thanks for that quick review of the GH5. I was wondering what gear you use for filming corporate videos? I've shot a few corporate videos for my company and would just like to know a different opinion. Thanks! Awesome video.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi magnus547, thanks! Over the years, I've used whatever I could scratch together. Currently I'm using the GH5 and Ursa Mini Pro. I have a couple of native m4/3 lenses (12-35, 45mm) and for the Ursa, I'm using older Nikon lenses with manual aperture rings (105 f/1.8, 50 f/1.8, 20 f/2.8, 80-200 f/2.8). I'm a bit of a sound junkie so on the sound side I use one of the following, depending on the job: Sound Devices 633, Zoom F8, Zoom F4 with F-Control, and a variety of microphones. My two favorite are the Audio Technica AT4053b for indoors and the DPA 4017B for outdoors.

[@magnus547]

Awesome. Thank you! This is helpful.

[@Mu3azOsman]

great review after a month, a long period of use that gave me personally some great insight and is helping me choose my new camera for sure

[@curtisjudd]

Glad it helped, thanks Muaz!

[@CinecomCrew]

Thanks for your perspective Curtis! I notice it in your shots too, but I'm having a lot of jello when using the sensor stabilization,, which makes a lot of sense too. It's the same kind of distortion the warp stabilizer would create. What's your thought on that?

[@curtisjudd]

I think a gimbal is still a necessity when moving the camera. I'm planning to keep that Zhiyun Crane (if I can get it back from my friend who's had it for the last 6 weeks). Where I think the IBIS can work without a gimbal is when standing stationary and carefully moving the camera. When walking, even the excellent stabilization has a hard time compensating for that much movement.

[@curtisjudd]

Me too! Now I need to get in touch with my friend and get that gimbal back...

[@Turbofte]

Hey Origins Garage it would seem that the bearing in the gimbal handle is what separates a reasonable quality stabiliser from the others (ie Glidecam). If you don't mind me asking how does the bearing on the Yelangu seem? And the overall build quality? For 80 bucks I'm thinking about taking the risk too! Appreciate any feedback you might have...

[@Turbofte]

Hey OG thanks for the reply, appreciate it

[@genjii931]

Cinecom.net It's not the IBIS causing that, but the EIS, I bet. Turn off EIS but leave IBIS on, and you may be pleasantly surprised. EIS is the work of the devil. :)

[@CallMeChato]

Nice professional, calm tone. Appreciated. I just got the G85. Some similarities. I solved the vlogging auto focus challenge by 1, using Tracking. Works perfectly if you are not pointing the camera at other things. Secondly, a higher quality lens like the 7-14mm auto focuses perfectly and fast.

[@curtisjudd]

+Peter Paul Chato good info, thanks Peter!

[@biscuitsalive]

Hey Curtis. Good thoughts/info. Couple of things. What's the minimum ISO for vlog? Is it 400 same as gh4? And your comment about M43 not allowing blurred out background. I'm sure you didn't mean that quite how it sounded. And I'm that sure you know you can match full frame DOF/FOV and image noise once you have done the full equivalence properly. (Adjusting focal length/aperture/ISO) But, If you are not aware of how to match That "Full frame look" Maybe have a look at a video I put together. Titled- "Depth of field and crop sensor misconceptions" It's a bit long winded. But I go into the science of what's going on inside the lens/camera. And exactly how to get the exact same FF look on m43. I hope it helps.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi, yes, that didn't come out quite right. I've added your piece to my watch later queue. Can't wait to dig in!

[@biscuitsalive]

Curtis Judd cool. I felt I had to cover the real basics of light/lenses at the start. So that every level of viewer was on the same page for the slightly more challenging/contentious stuff later in the vid. :)

[@CZsWorld]

I'm very close to getting this camera as my first mirrorless. Is the low light bad compared to other cameras if you take the A7s out of the equation?

[@curtisjudd]

+CZsWorld if shooting above ISO 1600 or 3200 is something you do regularly, there are better options. My Sony a6000 and Nikon D750 both do a little better than the GH4 at 3200 ISO. That being said, I have found that it is rare for me to shoot above 3200 for my work. If I need something super low key, I keep it at ISO 1600 in most cases and then apply a touch of de-noising in post.

[@TechLineHD]

Great overview, your audio quality is top-notch. Do the 1st generation 12-35 f/2.8 lens work well in 4k video recording mode? Panasonic's page advertises the 2nd generation as "designed for 4k video", so I'm not sure if the 1st gen is good for that. Thanks!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks TechLineHD! Yes, most of the shots aside from the talking head clips were shot with the 1st generation 12-35. The second generation version of the lens evidently has a continuous aperture. I haven't used the new one yet to see how it compares.

[@TechLineHD]

thank you for your answer! Currently, I use 14-140 Kit lens on my Panasonic G7. Do you think that upgrading to the 1st generation 12-35 lens will make a difference in 4k video quality?

[@curtisjudd]

It will certainly give you wider apertures to work with which gives you more options. It won't have nearly the telephoto reach. I haven't used the 14-140 but the 12-35 definitely seems like a step up from most other kit lenses I've used. Good and sharp, no color issues that I've noticed, distortion is well controlled. It is definitely a core lens in my kit.

[@TechLineHD]

Curtis Judd thank you, Curtis. You are very helpful. I will buy this lens.

[@1001Hobbies]

I think besides your objectivity it is also the fact that you consider the various types of videos people are shooting and making when you do these kinds of reviews, and that info is also very valuable. Thanks as always.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@CuttingtheCaboose]

@3:06 What do you have as a 'mount / carrying kit' for your GH4 (and is there something similar for the GH5)? What I found with mine 'in the field' was there was no way to hold it easily while walking around (fine when shooting); but something like the top handle you have could really help.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi, that's the Varavon Zeus Uni Cage. It fits most cameras including the GH4 and GH5. We did a review of it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXLadIChns5-mpI

[@Mumbo]

Hi Curtis, Would be interested to know what friction arm you are using to mount the atomos to the cage?

[@curtisjudd]

Hi! That's the Kamerar 7" Tough Friction Arm: amzn.to/2taZJQW

[@vpr5562]

Curtis, nice, calm, informational video. Great sound, great positivism. Super!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Grigor!

[@HuFilms]

Great video Curtis, very informative as always. Do you think the new 400mb codec will allow for a higher dynamic range? H

[@bcrum258]

Thank you for a very clear and concise review. You clearly labeled your opinions as such and that's appreciated. Best to you.

[@curtisjudd]

Thank you!

[@alantowerphoto7307]

Thanks. I'll be adding this one, and this was a very clear presentation. I'll look to see if you have a presentation to explain all the accessories you use with it.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Alan, good luck!

[@AramisMerlin]

Thank you for the video, helps a lot! Do you have a recommendation of a lens that goes up to 70/80mm? Off topic: This is Utah? (your website told me) It's absolutely beautiful.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Aramis, thanks! I must confess that I don't have any lenses in that range. My "long" lens is a 45mm prime which I use for talking head shots and when I want a little reach. However, if I were looking for a lens in that range, I'd look at the Panasonic 14-140 on the more budget end and on the higher budget end, I'd look at the 35-100: 14-140: amzn.to/2qqlj2B 35-100: amzn.to/2qPc0Ks Yes, this is Utah, up in the mountains near Park City. Good luck!

[@AramisMerlin]

Thank you so much for your response! I definitely do like the talking head look on the 45mm.

[@vincentoliver]

Thank you for a very informative overview. I have a GH5 on order (due end of July) and have been shooting with a GH4 for the last year. I have just sold my Canon XF305 as weight and bulk was becoming an issue for me. One very important point you haven't mentioned, is the micro 4/3 cameras (and DSLRs) are not permit cameras, you can shoot in most public places and will not be stopped by some "jobs worth" bureaucrat. I got tired of being stopped from filming on several occasions when using my Canon or Sony EX3. With adapters I can also use all my Nikon lenses on the GH4, these are great for manual focus work.

[@curtisjudd]

That's a great point, thanks Vincent.

[@LarryVideoExpert]

Great informative video. EXCELLENT POINT about the V Log delivery. I hope Panasonic does take that into consideration. One thing to consider is that there is no way to Deactivate the V log code. While you're going through the install process on the Panasonic site, the purchased V Log code gets registered to the exact cameras serial number. If you have an defect with the camera and you have to return it, with the intention to get a replacement unit, you have to go through the whole process of getting a new code shipped to you again for the new unit. That's a bit of a pain, not to mention not very eco friendly to be shipping a box with a code written on a piece of paper. Please Panasonic, if you're listening, reconsider this delivery method.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Larry, good point about repair. Makes this plea all the more relevant.

[@LarryVideoExpert]

Thank you Curtis, I've learned a lot from your content over the years, keep up all the great work! About the V Log process, I've watched dozens upon dozens of reviews of the GH5, and I feel like you're the only person who has brought this point up. I've owned several different brands of cameras in my time and I've never experienced any process like this. The installation of V Log became my biggest first impression criticism about getting started with the GH5 ecosystem. Ultimately it was a very click bate awkward user experience. It's a minor criticism though. Besides that, I love the GH5.

[@DynamixWarePro]

I agree with not being able to deactivate V-Log L. I had that issue with my GH4. It had it sitting on my tripod one day, it fell when the wind blew it over and it cracked the mount and front of the camera and my insurance would only cover the camera if I returned it to them and was given the money it would cost to get a new GH4, so I lost my V-Log L and would have liked the option to deactivate it first so I could have reused it on my GH5, but had to get another V-Log L for it.

[@HamiltonWard]

Fantastic review. I've been looking at the gh5 and the sony a7sii and I haven't seen a review that did the blurred background test. Thanks for doing that!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Hamilton!

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

A lot of people use GH5 with metabones x.64 with sigma 18-35 for the background blur.

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, and you're absolutely right - if you need that shallow depth of field look and you're ok with the extra weight, expense, and manual focus, that's a good option as well. thanks for calling that out!

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

I thought it was autofocus with the metabones.

[@curtisjudd]

Could be on the newer version for Canon EF mount. I had the version that was available when the GH4 was released for Nikon mount lenses and it did not autofocus.

[@CuttingtheCaboose]

Watching this as I upload a day of shooting on the GH5 + Zoom 'run and gun' rig you helped me assemble. I *LOVE* the GH5, so I'm looking forward to finding out what you think of yours.

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, I love it! Nearly perfect for the types of shooting I do! Glad to hear you love yours!

[@soufianenajah4746]

Hey Curtis! Awesome review. I have a question on the Nikon setup you showed at @11:32, have you ever tried to pull focus using a follow focus? I can't seem to find a solution because the focus ring moves forward/back with those AI lenses, and it comes out it all the time.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks! No, I haven't found a solution, unfortunately. The 105 doesn't travel a lot but it is enough to potentially cause issues.

[@johnhmaw]

Hi Curtis. More great information. Thanks. One question. Do you have any info on sensor cleaning. I have seen discussions online about cleaning Sony sensors with IBIS, but not about Panasonic ones. There doesn't seem to be a way of locking the sensor for cleaning and cleaning it while it wobbles around doesn't seem like a good idea. Any thoughts? Thanks.

[@JLVPictures]

Thank you Curtis for yet another immaculate informative video. I highly appreciate your work.

[@curtisjudd]

You're welcome and thanks for the kind words!

[@DebraDukes]

Curtis glad I came across your channel. I was very big into photography for a long time.And then I put it down. I actually have many and some that are out of commission for all the shooting I did in the past. I really enjoyed your Review and definitely understand.When I am ready to start again I will pull out what I have and go from there.Again I'm glad I watched and I really enjoyed.Thanks Deb

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Deb, welcome back to the world of photography and filmmaking!

[@DebraDukes]

Curtis Judd Thanks so much and yes watching this and Casey can bring the Bug back.Thanks again Deb 👍

[@lwhited1]

Thanks, very clear-eyed view of the GH5! I have a G85 which I think does a nice job of filling most of my needs. I like the micro 4/3 lens system so trading up would be an easy way to go. As a consumer (passionate) video shooter, I think this route gives me a reasonable path to a very nice lens collection. Throw in a dedication to learning and mastering technique and I have a pretty formidable set of tools. Love your videos!

[@curtisjudd]

I agree, thanks Laurence!

[@johnstewart8089]

Hi Curtis could you show us your GH5 Rig? Set up on a tripod. Also how do you use it hand held? With what sort of cage? Thanks John

[@datalaforge]

Hey Curtis, I like your videos a lot. I recently got a gh5 and I'm having trouble with the audio. It seems that at -12 it still peaks a lot in moderately loud environments. It's not that big of a deal but I'd like to occasionally have decent scratch audio. Did you run into this problem?

[@curtisjudd]

Hi datalaforge, Yes, the GH cameras (not just the 5 but also the 4 and the 5s and probably those before) have rather hot preamplifiers so it is hard to record anything that is loud. The limiter works pretty well but it would be nice if there was a wider range at the bottom end. If I need to record loud things, I'll usually put a VideoMic Pro on there with the gain on it set to -10dB

[@grahamhobson2875]

Thanks for this Curtis, very interesting & informative! I have just used my GH5 for the first time, and very impressed with both photos & video, now that I have had chance to look at them on my laptop.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Graham, I'm with you, loving the GH5 so far!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Another great one Curtis!! I'm looking forward to the Tri-8 review! Also, the shotgun sounds really good for outdoor, good work! Seems like you really enjoy the 120t over the 120d for a lot of your videos when indoors, is this your preference for any specific reason?

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks! Yes, I'm enjoying the Tri-8C quite a lot, more than I expected. I've been using the 120T a little more lately for the blue backdrop look to add some color contrast to the talking head clips. So I use the 120t as a key and the 120d or Tri-8C set to 6800K to create the blue cast (since the camera is white balanced to the tungsten colored key).

[@alessandrosuppini943]

Thank you Curtis, I’ve just bought a GH5 and found your advices very helpful, especially the Kyno software for transcoding. 👍

[@curtisjudd]

Happy shooting!

[@JermaineGrant]

hi curtis ive been thinking about purchasing kyno but im not sure it will offer anything different to adobe prelude. how is the app for you so far?

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Jermaine, So far I really like it. I haven't used Prelude extensively so it may be worthwhile for me to provide a comparison of the two. Thanks!

[@januszciechowski6275]

Hi nice video. Lots of good infos :) I'm wondering if you used manual lenses on GH5 I did and I got info that there is no communication between lens and camera, I was searching in menu to enable function shot without lens but such a settings dose not exist. Do you have any idea what to do to make it work? Thank you

[@fosoriog]

About -16 LUFS and Premiere Essential Sound The new panel essential sound in Premiere allows you to have loudness at -23 LUFS in one click. It cannot be changed, except when exporting the file to Audition. My question is: if I use that function and then I used your advice for consistent loudness at -16 (in the encoding process), would I affect my audio by using first -23 and then -16 LUFS?

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Francisco, it should be fine as long as it is just limiting and normalizing in each pass, which is what I believe it does. I'll need to test it a bit more to confirm but if it sounds good, two passes of loudness to get to your intended target should not be an issue. Good luck!

[@ParadigmImagesVideoPhotography]

Hello Curtis, I have at the moment GH4, most of the time I use Metabone speed booster with Nikon pro lenses,. I am thinking to buy the Gh5. would the GH5 give the same result or better result ? manual focus is a bit of a pain on photo lenses. any thoughts about that?

[@donnielawson6721]

Great overview! Your sound recorder and microphone reviews were very helpful in helping me make my purchase. I remember somewhere you talked about picture profiles and the settings you settled on for your GH5. I can't seem to find that video now. I have a Panasonic G85 and I've been experimenting with different Standard and Natural settings and I haven't decided on anything yet. I'd love your thoughts on picture profile settings. For new Panasonic owners it's a huge question!

[@curtisjudd]

+Donnie Lawson hi Donnie, I generally use the Natural profile with the following settings: Contrast -5 Sharpness -5 Noise Reduction 0 Saturation -2 Hue 0 Then I usually do some correction in post. Good luck!

[@wk3711]

Very good video, really answers my questions. colourgrading looks great. Escpecially the first shot. I also have a nikon d750 which I use for shooting video. Do you use your nikon lenses on the GH5, and if so with what "speedbooster"? And what do you think of it? I want to make the switch without giving up my f-mount lenses.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi WK, I mostly use my Nikon lenses on my Ursa Mini Pro. I did have the original Metabones Speedbooster for Nikon F to m4/3 but I sold it with my GH4 as I didn't use it much. The original version was a little soft. I have heard from multiple people that the newer versions are much better and I've been considering adding one to my kit but haven't yet. I did very much like the continuous aperture ring and the small size. Good luck!

[@wk3711]

Curtis Judd Hi, Thanx you for the response. I am gonna give it a try. Looking forward to tour next video

[@ajrizzle]

Very clear video and very smooth! Love the footage!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!

[@RayOrtega]

No high-horse needed, that v-log delivery is really, really weird. Back ordered? Wow 😳 Good stuff, Curtis!

[@curtisjudd]

Haha! I hope they got the message. :)

[@PhotoMe99]

where did u shoot the video on 4:21 ? it's just a breathtaking! great video as always Curtis!

[@curtisjudd]

That's the road on which I live. We're near Park City, Utah.

[@raphaelblanco8369]

Thanks for this Curtis! I'm thinking about upgrading my GH4 with this, but I think you also influenced me to rock Hawaiian Shirts for the summer! Cheers!

[@curtisjudd]

+Raphael Blanco Aloha! Good luck!

[@produccionesonpex]

As always,...great review!. Very realistic and targeted to the appropriate users. One question could you provide additional info on the rig you show here for the GH5, the cage and other accessories. Thanks!.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Omar, the cage is the Varavon Zeus Uni Type C camera cage which we reviewed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXLadIChns5-mpI And then I also showed the Atomos Shogun. Here's a more recent review of the newer Atomos Ninja Inferno monitor/recorder: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKO4gXeHeL6Ne7c

[@BarefootMediaTV]

good review. Im sticking with sony but really dont see quality difference in my gh4 and a6500 when reviewing my finished projects.

[@curtisjudd]

That's good, I bet you're focused on lighting, sound, and especially story - the most important things!

[@WayneSmithT41]

Very nice Curtis, Always like it when people stick to the facts (and don't waste my bandwidth) - Thanks again for the info. I have $$$ in Nikon lenses - what lenses do you use and/or what do you suggest?

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Wayne, I'm also a Nikon D750 shooter. Back when I first bought the GH4, I bought the Metabones Nikon F to micro 4/3 adapter. It was ok but not amazing. I hear that the newer metabones adapters are better. Today, I rarely adapt lenses for the GH5. I have the Lumix 12-35 f/2.8 (original version) and Olympus 45mm f/1.8 which cover the main types of shooting I do.

[@UltrafiAV]

Hi Curtis! Question: In your experience, is it safe to use third party batteries or a third party dummy battery system with a GH5 (or any expensive piece of electronic gear)? Or do you advise sticking with the OEM accessories? Thanks and please keep up the great work. You're an indispensable resource for many of us!

[@curtisjudd]

Hi UltrafiAV, I've been using OEM batteries and dummy battery to power my GH5 and GH5s. I used to use third party batteries for my Nikons but those batteries never lasted as long as the Nikon OEM batteries. They never damaged my cameras, just didn't last as long before their useful life ended.

[@thewormholeproductionsgrou3433]

The stabilization is incredible!! I still can't believe how well it did in spite of my sleepy camera holding at NAB.

[@LearnLightAndSoundSessions]

Haha! It is pretty impressive, for sure.

[@MUENTERMEDIA]

Very interesting and informative video! Keep on doing Curtis! Many greetings from Germany!

[@curtisjudd]

Thank you! I was just in Hannover last week. Germany is beautiful!

[@MUENTERMEDIA]

The world is so small. We live 50 km from Hannover. :)

[@GregWallis]

Interesting, many thanks. But what about the rather excellent Fuji X-T2?

[@curtisjudd]

You're welcome. I haven't tried the Fuji as yet but from what I've seen, it looks excellent.

[@mrpwd7322]

Nicely done. Very professional. Compared to the typical horrid presentations some people put together, this one rises to the TOP!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks MR PWD!

[@pty_foto]

Nice video! I am just wondering if you have tried a cine lens/prime with your GH5. Rokinon have Cine/Cine DS that are quite affordable. Or is just something that doesn't fit your workflow. You get better bokeh with those.

[@curtisjudd]

+PTY Kicks that's definitely something worth trying, thanks for the suggestion!

[@lanceguilin]

Curtis, you're so mild manned and reasonable. Love your fair and balanced reviews. I'm sure it has to do with your corporate client work. :-) Keep up the great work!

[@curtisjudd]

+Lance Guilin thanks Lance!

[@TheAlexstam]

At 3:20 you said that the HDMI output, outputs 4-2-2 10bit color.. but the GH5 records internal 4-2-2 10 bit color? so whats the point of recording with external recorder? I got confused

[@DynamixWarePro]

Well with an external recorder you can record up to 60fps in 10-bit 4:2:2 (Internally on the GH5 its 60fps 8-bit 4:2:0) at up to I think, 880Mbps (150mbps internally on the GH5) with Atomos recorders, plus you can record in DNxHR or ProRes which are much easier to edit and play back than than the GH5 10-bit videos, and you can choose a different bit rate instead of being stuck with one as on the GH5. Also with GH5, it records internally to h.264 which can have macroblocking issues, where as the ProRes or DNxHR which don't record in macro blocks so won't have any blocking issues. Another plus is that if your final output is in 1080p, you can set the HDMI output from the GH5 to downscale the 10-bit 4:2:2 (or 8-bit 4:2:2) 4K to 1808p onto the external recorder for sharper 1080p than recording in 1080p. Also you get a better and larger screen with an external recorder and with some like the Atomos Flame and Inferno recorders, you get an HDR display and at least with Atomos recorders (the only external recorders I am familiar with) you can get false color which the GH5 doesn't have, waveform monitor that doesn't take up as much of the screen as it does on the GH5 screen, LUT display, focus peaking (especially useful to see when using auto focus where on the GH5, you lose focus peaking when set to auto focus, only on manual focus do you get focus peaking. With an external recorder, you actually get better auto focus with the GH5 as it seems the GH5 autofocus may get better as it seems that the autofocus works fine until you press record on the GH5, then it doesn't work as well, but with an external recorder, you press record on it, not on the camera, so the autofocus should act like the camera isn't recording and work a little better.

[@curtisjudd]

You can record to codecs like ProRes or Avid DNx codecs which are far easier to work with when editing than the more compressed H.264 that the GH5 records internally. Sorry for the confusion on that.

[@TheAlexstam]

oh i get it now..thanks

[@curtisjudd]

Nicely stated, Dave. Thanks!

[@Holtenstein]

And Proxies

[@baberockabye]

9:27 Hi Curtis, I don't find any link of GH5 focus settings, can I have one here. Thanks

[@curtisjudd]

Sorry about that. This has changed with several firmware updates since I made this video so I removed the links which were no longer valid.

[@baberockabye]

@@curtisjudd Alright.

[@Scott95826]

great review. I have no plans to upgrade from my GH4 ($). My concern is the micro HDMI output jack. What is the best way to protect this? BTW, do you like your cage?

[@curtisjudd]

I agree, that micro HDMI port is concerning. Some cages have cable retention features. The cage I'm using doesn't have one included but there are add-on options. The cage is the Varavon Zeus Uni which we reviewed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXLadIChns5-mpI

[@maksymvinyarskyy2813]

Great video Curtis! I'll be officially going with the Sony a6500 because of the points you laid out. However, my main use for the camera will be vlogging and discovered I can simply combat the lack of a flip out screen with an external monitor. I found out that when you turn it on, the LCD on the camera goes black. Is this a deal breaker? Thanks.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Maksym, if you're good with it, shouldn't be a problem. Good luck and happy VLOGGING!

[@Nacho.100]

Curtis, Could you review the Oktava Mk-012 as a dialog mic for indoors??

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, it is on my list. Thanks!

[@douglasfairmeadow]

Great work Curtis as always Curtis (finally watched the entire thing). You set the standard for reviews in my mind. Wolfcrow isn't far behind, but I like your style a bit more. Anyway, just wondering which converter you would recommend for EF lenses? I'm weighing up between the Metabones and the much, much cheaper (plus decent ND) Fotodiox ND throttle. I know you can't review everything, but where do you stand here? It seems like the ND throttle is a no brainer as it will give me built in ND. Also, is there a way to power these cameras via a wall socket? I've never owned a DSLR - so sorry if this is a stupid question!

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Douglas, thanks! I assume that the Fotodiox ND Throttle adapters do not have a glass element and thus do not provide the benefits of a focal reducer (usually an additional stop of light, wider angle of view, shallower depth of field). So I think the question comes down to priorities - is ND more important than the benefits of a focal reducer (like the Metabones)? I had decent luck with the Metabones. But I also see the value of an in-built ND filter for when I'm shooting outdoors. I'd personally go with the Metabones, but there's a place for the ND Throttle as well.

[@douglasfairmeadow]

Thanks Curtis. I'll have to weight it all up I guess. The focal reduction I don't mind so much, as I can shoot open and ND down if need be. But you're right about wider angle of view. M43 crops in quite a bit on my EF lenses.

[@TheVedicWayChannel]

Dynamic range plays a key role in being able to recover data that a lower dynamic range camera won't be able to. Its very much like in the audio recorder, to be able to have an analog limiter to be able to use the audio. Video with blowout portions is pretty much useless for professional work, so therefore a wider dynamic range is very desirable, even if a monitor will only show 7 stops to the end user.

[@curtisjudd]

Agreed and nicely stated. Thanks!

[@gcprost]

I think this was a fair and accurate review. Some people expected the GH5 to be the perfect everything camera and they reacted very strongly when the auto focus in video was not what they expected. I have a GH4 which I love and get great results from. This was a very successful camera. We didn't hear a lot about its limitations for video auto focus. Why not? Was it better? No, the owners didn't really expect high performance auto focus. Their shooting styles were not impacted. I do a lot of event shooting where auto focus is a must. For this I use dedicated video cameras the Panasonic HPX 250 and 270. As you said, one camera is unlikely to be perfect for every situation and every person. Select the right tool for the job. Gerry in Calgary.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Gerry, I couldn't agree more!

[@michaelmcnulty2006]

Hi Curtis. Have upgraded from the GH4 to the GH5. My Varavon Armor II needs to be upgraded as well but I don't see that available for the GH5. I am also shopping for a monitor but not being a pro the Shogun seems a tad dear. Any suggestions for these two issues? I enjoy your channel. Thx M.

[@curtisjudd]

Michael, I've been using the newer Varavon Zeus Uni cage so I don't have to upgrade with every new camera: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXLadIChns5-mpI Monitors are tough. There are some in the $300 range but I haven't found one with great color. Most don't match the camera in terms of color and contrast but they are good enough to help with exposure, focus, and composition. Here's a good example with the Aputure VS-2 FineHD: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_TgoiEabl2jcU

[@michaelmcnulty2006]

Ok both good tips. Thanks Curtis

[@EricksonFilmsYT]

Excellent video as always Curtis. What state are you located in by the way, these shots have a very unique aesthetic. Or are you Canadian?

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks! This is near Park City, Utah.

[@EricksonFilmsYT]

Curtis Judd good to hear, thanks for the reply

[@oblomoffood]

thanks

[@curtisjudd]

You're welcome!

[@yogsthegreat]

Very nice informative. Is this a good camera for a low budget narrative filmmaker making short films or feature films? Considering the features like small form factor, Ibis, 4k, good pre amps. Any better options that this at the same price level?

[@curtisjudd]

Absolutely. Hard to believe it has been a critical tool in my film kit for over 3 years and still gets regular use.

[@Boncrek]

I know this video is 3 years old but I gotta ask Curtis, how did you find your native lenses for the GH5? Any regrets for the fly-by-wire focusing system? If you were buying the GH5 today would you get those same lenses?

[@curtisjudd]

Hi David, for my work, the native lenses are doing the job nicely. I mostly shoot educational and corporate video with a lot of talking head and interview shots. I also shoot a lot of overhead product demos for my online courses. The Panasonic 12-35 f/2.8 and Olympus 45 f/1.8 both get those jobs done nicely. These generally aren't super cinematic types of jobs so they may not be the #1 choice if that is the goal, but they're great for situations where I need to work quickly.

[@Michalramzes1]

Love your videos.. 100% pure value! Thank you. if you have the audio adapter, what is the benefit of recording audio separately ? In what format does the camera record audio ? (mp3 / wav )

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Michalramzes1. The camera records to 16 bit PCM (like wav). The advantage of a separate recorder is that you can record isolated tracks and mix in post if you're recording more than two people at a time. If not, you can achieve pretty good results straight into camera.

[@Scott95826]

How do you record on a external recorder, and shoot, if you are a one man band? When I record sound, I closely monitor input level with headphones.

[@curtisjudd]

It depends on the piece. For me, the camera is almost always on a tripod and the talent is seated. So in these cases, I usually have a table, cart, or just my sound bag on the floor with the recorder and I monitor the audio and the camera at the same time. If the camera is shoulder or gimbal mounted, then I usually need a second person to help operate camera while I take sound.

[@Beardedbraceface]

How is the delay/lag on the HDMI output? The GH4 had a some noticeable delay on the HDMI output. I first noticed it when using it on a gimbal with an external monitor. You get used to it as it's about the same delay as something like a DJI drone, but where it REALLY becomes an issue is when trying to use the camera for live events. I thought I could use the GH4 HDMI out to connect to a projector for a live event for those sitting in the back of the audience. While it WORKS the video was noticeably out of sync with the audio from the PA system making it look like an old kung fu movie. Made it really annoying to watch for some people. This is one thing I never see anyone talking about, probably because it's a very specific use case. I'd LOVE a more realtime output from the GH5, but maybe I just need to get a different camera for that specific use.

[@curtisjudd]

There is still some lag. It is not the worst I have seen, possibly just slightly better than the GH4, but that's from memory - my brother inherited the GH4 so I don't have it here for comparison. Definitely not broadcast ready as I'm pretty sure this would also look out of sync to a live audience.

[@Beardedbraceface]

Good to know and kind of what I figured. Still need to find a cheap cam for live stuff since I only do it like 4-5 times a year. Thanks for the reply!

[@glennsak]

A clear and realistic review of this camera. Thank you!

[@curtisjudd]

Mahalo!

[@drillthrallable]

Can you share with us your in-camera sharpening settings as well as your Premiere sharpening settings for the GH5?

[@curtisjudd]

Using the Neutral profile, I reduce the sharpening to the lowest setting, then in DaVinci Resolve, I add sharpening to taste, usually balancing between very sharp eyes, but skin that is not over-sharpened. I usually only need a little bit of sharpening in Resolve.

[@drillthrallable]

Thanks for that. I'll have to experiment. I shoot only birds and insects and I want a fast turn-around, i.e. don't want to spend a lot of time in Premiere before I render it out. For 1080p video from my GH4 and GH5, I've dialed down the in-camera video and then applied an unsharp mask of between 90 and 120 and a radius of 1.2 and its helped a lot, especially with the slomo clips. What about 4K? Same thing you think?

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, that sounds like a good starting point.The GH cameras have a tendency to be too detailed in my experience so your suggestions would be good settings to start with for 4K. Trust your eyes and good luck!

[@jeffslade1892]

You mentioned low light video. I video rock gigs with the GH4, the light is what there is and it is usually horrible. The ISO is whatever has to be used. The shutter has to be fast enough that movement is not blurred. And the camera must focus in poor light (some makes get a real problem with that). The battery lasts at least three hours if not four continuous shooting. And the back of the camera does not get scalding hot, turn magenta and stop shooting after 12 minutes like the E-M5ii does. I noticed you plugged a Rode straight into the GH5, with the GH4 I have to use an adaptor plug (TRS to TRRS) - Have they changed the mic socket connections?

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Jeff. I really like the GH4 and 5 as well. No, it is still a TRS input. The VideoMic Pro uses a TRS plug.

[@jeffslade1892]

Curtis Judd - the GH4 socket is TRRS. The Pana MS2 mic is TRRS. If I plug the TRS Rode Stereo-Mic into the GH4 I only get one channel, the wiring convention is different. The Rode Video-Mic is mono. I cannot remember whether it parks its output on one or both camera channels. Rode do make two adaptor TRS/TRRS leads, only one works and sorry I cannot remember the part number. Due to the high volume of rock gigs, 90 to 135dB, I have the problem of having too much sound available and drop the level through a Tascam 4-track. Tascam and Rode use the normal stereo wiring convention, it is Panasonic that is out of step, I still need the adaptor from Tascam to camera to synch.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Jeff, when I plug the RODE VideoMic Pro with it's TRS plug into the GH5, I get the same audio on left and right channels. So it would appear that the GH5 has a TRS mic input. I seem to remember it was that way on the GH4 as well but perhaps I am mistaken on that.

[@jeffslade1892]

I am certain the GH4 is TRRS. If the GH5 manual mentions the DMW-MS2 shotgun as an option then the GH5 is TRRS too. I expect it to be TRRS - the MS2 is TRRS. The Rode Stereo-Mic does not work without the adaptor. My first Stereo-Mic got damaged, possibly by the camera, it does power the MS2. The reason the Rode Video-Mic works is because it is mono. However the audio quality improves with the adaptor because it then feeds the correct 10k impedance, plus it becomes compatible with other external recording devices. The sleeve (S) on the TRRS is not the common but an input. I scribbled a note on the SC4 box that the R2 is probably the common. Correction - Rode do not make the correct adaptor, the Rode SC4 is *wrong* protocol. I believe we want an "OMTP to CTIA/AHJ" which I found on Amazon. I bought a load of these things until I got one that worked, the pic looks like the right one, but they're all fairly similar. Prior to that I made a lead up myself, unfortunately I've mislaid the diagram.

[@jeffslade1892]

I found the diagram in a notebook - I cannot draw it here, so - Panasonic TRRS is T - left R1 - right R2 - common ground S - mic (i.e. shotgun, but this has a zoom capability by blending with L & R) The mic inputs seem to be 10k ohm to ground. I'm not sure how it powers the MS2 but the camera does power it. whereas Rode Stereo Mic TRS is T - Left R - Right S - common ground. The VideMic joins L&R The spacing is such that putting a TRS jack into a TRRS socket will short R2 and S together, which can produce strange results, the StereoMic goes mono when R2 and S are connected together (because S is mono input perhaps)

[@ehuurre]

Curtis, Panasonic and the other companies you do reviews on would do well to take you on as a paid consultant and demonstrator. You offer real world, balanced information in a world that is usually only hype. Thank you for your excellent work.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Eric!

[@MartinVit]

I was shooting on my 5dMIII with 24-70 tamron IS until it was stolen. Then I decided to go with gh5 - speedbooster ultra and sigma 18-35. This setup has almost the same DOF but the stabilization on gh5 is about twice better - my footage is a lot less shaky handheld it. The only downside is that the RAW (magiclantern) is still uncomparable better than the 422 10bit - I was able to play much more with the dynamic range than on the gh5 but working with the raw was a pain. I'm blown away with the 150Mbit 42210bit codec - the quality is outstanding - yet still not comparable with the raw when you need to push underexposed scene but if you are careful and properly expose on gh5 I do not see almost any downsides (of course the dynamic range is a little less). But the convenient of having only 150Mbit instead of 800Mbit on GH5 and using paid version of davinci which can play the footage almost in realtime - the postprocesing is a joy. I'm not a professional, only enthusiasts who does not like compromises - the gh5 is a perfect match. And one more thing - the 180fps (though only 1080p) it opens a whole new creativity for your videos (even the 60fps in 4k). I wanted to go with the sony a7XX but it is only 8bit codec which does not allow you to grade much and I love to do gradings. Maybe the next FF sony might have finally 10bit.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Martin, good to hear your experience with the GH5 as a 5DmkIII shooter.

[@PostColorGear]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! And being honest as always

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Dave! 👍

[@markshirley01]

Curtis - what's the 1080p like. PS I also shoot video on a D750 so all these new cameras look exciting to me. The C100 is probably the one I'd like just because of the ergonomics.

[@curtisjudd]

Truthfully I have only shot HD for the slo-motion capabilities or I shoot UHD and downsample to HD in post. In both cases, the HD is great. Technically, the C100 captures 4k but downsamples to HD internally. It tends to work quite nicely on most cameras.

[@LuisAlvarez-fj5ny]

Gr8 tutorial. What would be the difference between VLOG and Cinelike D with Contrast -5 and Sat -5? Will it work instead of paying the $100 for VLOG? I mostly shoot Real Estate videos.

[@curtisjudd]

The color science is different as well. But I think you could probably get good results with Cinelike D with lower contrast for real estate shoots. I wouldn't hesitate to try! Best wishes.

[@empresasenlared]

Great shirt and as always all around review video, it is difficult to say what impressed me more if the knowledge or that shirt ready for Los Cabos, saludos desde México

[@curtisjudd]

+empresasenlared haha! Gracias!

[@RotterStudios]

GREAT VIDEO....better than most out there on the GH5! I still use my panasonic GX85 and love it.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!

[@RafalAndHisThoughts]

I really like this review. I'm considering buying GH5, and now I'm even more convinced, that it will be a good choice. Thank You! Liked and subscribed ;)

[@curtisjudd]

If you do end up with the GH5, I hope you like it as much as I have!

[@Kelna91]

What lenses do you recommend for a 'GH5 Starter Pack'? I shoot mostly interviews and documentaries but I want to be as universal as possible. I still don't have the camera but I plan to buy it in a kit with a 12-60 mm f/2.8-4 lens and buy another 'H-FS100300 Lumix G Vario 100-300 mm f/4-5.6'. What do you think about this setup?

[@curtisjudd]

That sounds like a great setup! My two main lenses are the 12-25 f/2.8 and an Olympus 45mm f/1.8 but this reflects the fact that I don't generally need long lenses for the interviews and talking head shots I usually do.

[@BrentWeldon]

Water are your thoughts on using this camera to film surfing? I would like to use autofocus and thats kind of a killer if its slow.

[@curtisjudd]

Probably not the best choice.

[@DigitalAshTCG]

Great video! I am getting one of these camera's very soon. I don't know a lot about photography as of right now. Do you know a lense that would be good for shooting things close up, less than a foot from the lens? Thank's in advance, and again, great video, very informative!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks! This is a popular macro lens which people like to use for close-ups: amzn.to/2rkVvmq Good luck!

[@NarekAvetisyan]

Good tips. Is that where you live? Wow, it's really beautiful. Curtis could you do a video on the new DaVinci Resolve 14 with Fairlight. On how to improve dialog and general audio? Would be really interesting to watch that. Not many people have done that type of video on KZbin. thx

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Narek, thanks and yes, this is where I live. We love it here. I am planning to do probably several videos on the Fairlight features in the future. I haven't upgraded to version 14 yet as I have a few critical projects I'm working on at the moment. But will definitely have some things to say about Fairlight soon. Thanks!

[@NarekAvetisyan]

Curtis Judd That's great to hear. Looking forward to it.

[@Kelna91]

I recently bought a GH5S, partly due to your reviews, thanks for that! :) Now I have a question regarding frame rate. I produce almost exclusively for online audience (KZbin) so people will watch my videos on 60Hz screens. I don't want the soap opera effect, I want the regular, movie-ish look, at least most of the time. So it would be obvious to shoot 24 fps but my question is this: does a 24Hz motion picture look good on a 60Hz screen? Isn't there some judder? What are your thoughts, Curtis?

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Kelna91, I think it is fine. I shoot all of my videos that are posted here on KZbin at 23.976. They seem to play back decently on my 60Hz monitor. Does it look ok on your end?

[@Kelna91]

@@curtisjudd It certainly does, yes. But again, I don't always see or hear the difference between "perfect" and "good enough". :) I used to record audio in mp3 and hey, it worked really well for me, LOL! I wasn't sure there isn't some theoretical limitation re frame rates that I'm not familiar with. Something you are or aren't supposed to do (like recording in mp3). Thanks for the answer, it is reassuring that all your YT footage is 24 Hz. Have a great day!

[@ThisWayUpTravel]

Thank you so much! I've been looking for a good all round review/commentary. I own (and love) my gh4! I'm a travel youtuber and do alot of "run and gun" shooting. Seems like the IS is much better then the GH4. Have you noticed any other issues with the IS apart from it using the battery a bit more? It's so tempting to upgrade just for that! Also I would be going to a lot of music gigs. I am interested in the the low light performance. Do you have any additional footage in that type of environment? I am also interested in hearing your thoughts about the size increase. Do you use any gimbals with the gh4 and gh5? Is the size an issue? I was thinking of getting the Beholder EC1. Thanks, keep up the good work and commentary! Learning loads!

[@curtisjudd]

+This Way Up World hi, the IS is quite good for handheld, non-walking shots but still needs a gimbal for walking so it is good to hear you're considering that! Unfortunately I don't have any concert footage with the GH5 but I find that in those situations, I usually don't need over ISO 1600 to keep the stage lighting from clipping the performers. In any case, the GH5 seems cleaner than my GH4 was in every situation I've shot so far. No problems with my Zhiyun Crane gimbal and the GH4 or GH5. Good luck!

[@keyframex]

Curtis, I don't think it's correct to compare capture DR and display DR stop for stop. As far as I know cameras capture a wider DR of a scene and then "compress" it into whatever color space the target display is capable of reproducing. Therefore, a higher capture DR is always noticeable regardless of monitor capabilities.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Paul, thanks for that. Good point, I got that wrong.

[@avarmadillo]

Excellent and very fair and to the point review. The GH5 really is an awesome cam. Kyno looks like a terrific product as well. Do you think it transcodes as fast as Edit Ready? Great shots, by the way. Beautifully exposed and color balanced.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks William. Good question re: Edit Ready, I'll need to check that. I believe Kyno is more of a Edit Prep app with a variety of tools in addition to transcoding and metadata entry. It also has a de-noiser you can apply while transcoding which is something I'm interested to look at more closely.

[@avarmadillo]

I'll be interested to hear more about it. I'd consider purchase, but I'd like to know how its transcoding speed compares. Edit Ready is free if you ever decided to compare them. Edit Ready is not as extensive, but it does give you several options regarding transcoding. Did I mention it's free? I'd really be interested in the de-noiser. If it is any good that would be a valuable prep tool. I'm not happy with the audio tools in FCPX. Soundtrack pro was a fantastic app. It's been several years now, and I'm still angry that Apple ceased to produce it.

[@curtisjudd]

Oh, I didn't know it was free, somehow I was thinking it was $50. That makes it even easier to test! Thanks again.

[@avarmadillo]

Actually, I remember now. It was free to begin with, but they did some kind of update that added features. And now they charge for it. But there may be a free trial download. But it works well as a transcoder---most of the pros who use it on EOSHD say it's faster at transcoding than FCPX pro, and faster than any transcoder they know of--but no one mentioned Kyno.

[@petertaranscorsese2900]

I love the GH5 feature arrangement for Custom Settings through a physical dial on the top, but can these be changed during filming?, or do I have to stop, then change the Custom setting & then start recording again? For example if I have 4K 60P set for C1 & 180 FPS on C2 could I move the selector during filming, to move from 4K to Slomo & then back again to 4K without damaging the camera? - I realise I’d have to “tidy it up” in the edit, or cover the transition with B Roll, but if the camera allows that, it would be incredible

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Peter, no, moving the mode dial during a video take ends the recording presumably because there are some settings which would not work (e.g., some of the configuration probably sits at the start of a video file and per the specification, cannot change mid file). I hope that makes sense.

[@petertaranscorsese2900]

Curtis Judd - thanks Chris

[@petertaranscorsese2900]

Yes it does - thanks Curtis

[@dimitrioszacharopoulos4853]

Curtis if you use the Nocticron 42.5mm f1.2 you will get the bokeh you're looking for.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks! I'll check that out!

[@joebuslife9275]

Curtis Judd there is also the olympus 75mm f1.8 and the f0.95 voitlanders, slr magics and mitakons

[@AllThingsFascinate]

I am interested in the olympus 25mm 1.2 pro myself, but also the Sony a6500 af

[@TomrerClaus]

Great. I just plan to buy a GH5 to take advance od the 4:2:2 output for viedeo. I use Premiere to edit. Will the Panasonic output work with the Premiere, and if not, how to transcode to a uasble codec without sacrifising the nice output. In advance: Thanx! Claus.

[@DavidLGood]

When talking about stabilization -- the shot you have (walking behind someone on the road) seems to be hand-held while you're walking. I've seen footage where the GH5 performs some kind of self-panning (left/right) when in stabilization mode while walking. Did you not experience that issue?

[@curtisjudd]

Not that I noticed but I think how smoothly one walks has an influence on that. My thought is that I'll still need my gimbal for walking shots.

[@FKfilmphotography]

Thanks Curtis great info. I find the xl 0.64x speedbooster combined with 1.4 lens the dof is beautiful. I have several examples on my channel.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Ferhan. I have Nikon lenses and the original speed booster seemed a bit soft when combined with my Nikon lenses (which I know are sharp lenses from using them natively on Nikon cameras). I think it might be a good time for me to try the newer version. Thanks!

[@FKfilmphotography]

I don't think you will have any issue with sharpness on the GH4/5 when it comes to video with the new speed boosters. If anything the footage can look too sharp and look rather video if you know what I mean, I find dialing the sharpness down within the profiles and even using vintage glass gives the footage a wonderfully more organic look, which in some situations can be ideal. Great content as always Curtis, all the best.

[@curtisjudd]

You've convinced me Ferhan. Time to allocate some budget for the new speed booster!

[@FKfilmphotography]

Sweet, look forward to hearing your thoughts when you've had chance to play with it!

[@BenjaminGib]

Whoa Curtis, it's like you live in my brain and made a custom video for me with exactly what I wanted to know and see. And thank you again for your high production values videos. Now I'm going to go see if you've done a review for the URSA Mini pro.

[@curtisjudd]

Haha, thanks Benjamin! I haven't done a full review of the UMP but have done a short piece on it's microphone preamps and later this week will talk a little about workflow with the UMP and C200. UMP Mic Inputs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5zalX-ue56oaKs

[@jeffslade1892]

You mentioned some AF Modes are better than others for video. Personally with the GH4 I've found face recognition, tracking and 49-area are for stills, and that video will focus on what you point it at in 1-area or pinpoint. The movie "continuous focus" is apparently slower than AFC to provide smooth transitions.

[@curtisjudd]

Good input, thanks for that Jeff!

[@TripAstute]

Awesome video! Very comprehensive and informative. Thank you! 👍

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!

[@yawningmarmot]

Curtis, do you find that preamps on GH5 are a bit too noisy? I've just got it and kinda surprised that it's rather noisy. Even if I set my levels to -12 dB, I can still hear hissing via headphones. Premiere reports around -56 dB of noise in a quiet room with a Rode Videomic Pro (set to 0db). Is it the same for your GH5 or did I get a faulty unit?

[@curtisjudd]

Hard to tell because it depends on how quiet your quiet room is. What I can say is that I would not rely on headphones and hearing hiss there as a test - that could easily be the headphone amp and/or the headphones creating self-noise. -56dB in a household room would not at all surprise me and be about where I'd expect it. At that level, I would suspect actual noise in the room vs. self noise. In my tests, I have a special room in the basement with sound blankets and with a good microphone, usually find a practical noise floor around -65dB RMS, maybe a little better with higher quality mics. But with a VideoMic, GH5, and a typcial household room, -56dB would not surprise me at all.

[@yawningmarmot]

@@curtisjudd Thank you very much for such a detailed reply!