Panasonic GH5 Review in 2022 - Why I Pick GH5 Over GH6

[@thedarkslide]

It's a good thing the GH5 is so underrated because that makes it undervalued. I picked up a mint, like new GH5 for USD500. Just think about how mind boggling it is to pick up such amazing video image quality for such a low price point.

[@prolightmedia2857]

You didn't mention open gate shooting. You can shoot video in 4/3 to be cropped square and vertically which makes it an absolute beast when creating content to be used across multiple platforms.

[@gcprost]

I have two GH5's and one GH5 Mk2. I like the Mk2 because the auto focus works much better. I also like the ability to power the camera with a USB battery.

[@ILikeWhiteUK]

From my experience the power banking usb false battery works great while video ing but please dont use it for photos, the camera freaks out and goes into machine gunning mode. If you know a way to avoid this i'd be chuffed to know .

[@gcprost]

@@ILikeWhiteUK I don’t use the power bank for photos; however, I have run into the machine gun effect. It occurred when I was shooting stills for a dance competition. It occurred with the GH5 not the Mk2. If I remember correctly, I had to pull the battery to get it to stop. It only happened once.

[@orinorio1]

Got the GH5 start of the year. Was reduced. The main bored went so had to get it replaced. Now its like brand new. The GH5 is a beast of a camera. Every GH5 user video will say about its poor AF and Ll. I have a few Lumix lens the 22m 1.7 and 25 1.7. Those lens are meant for the Lumix so when attached the AF is very good. For me the GH5 is not a vlogging camera. Its for someone who is always wanting to be behind the camera. Since using it my videos have improved and each time I feel I still haven't used all of what the GH5 has to offer. I would never compere it to the Sony cameras as those camera are full frame. The AF and Low light on those cameras will be better due to the bigger sensor. The camera is only as good as its user.

[@SergeGolikov]

"For me the GH5 is not a vlogging camera. Its for someone who is always wanting to be behind the camera." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@KISTATV]

Great video bud. Everyone is hyped about the gh6. Thanks for bringing this to us: the budget minded small KZbinrs. Thanks again will look into this instead of the zve 10 .

[@TSCameraGear]

Zv 10 is cool but i would go for g5

[@Superz3ro]

Now that the GH5II is only $100 more, the GH5II is the clear winner… Even over the S5, especially for video. …

[@Random-yz8gb]

@@Superz3ro gh5 mk2 used is way more bc it's newer

[@CheapCharlieChronicles]

It’s amazing one can get this camera for around $800 used, this is a true powerhouse camera.

[@eriangelino7800]

Where do you get gh5 at $800 price point?

[@CheapCharlieChronicles]

@@eriangelino7800 used.

[@jd5787]

If you use native lenses, AF is not as bad as what people say. I have a bunch it manual vintage lenses with my GH5ii. Love the manual focus 😊

[@andersistbesser]

As a gh5 user since 2018 i fully understand what you mean what you sa and i agree with you on almost everything as i experienced the same things. The autofocus thing however depends on what you are doing . I do boudoir videos. This means filming and folowing models. They dont move very fast and af works great with this task. You dont see pulsing. In other occasions the pulsing is distracting. The af als is more than fast enough in my opininion but as you said its for guys who knowwhat and when they are doing something. I use the camera for photos and videos. For a while i thought i could use a better camera for stills but as my grading skills improved i no longer feel this way. I get the image i want no matter if it is video or photo. No its 2023 and my gh still is great for everything i do.

[@newyorkcitycomics6702]

I enjoyed your video and I'm a huge fan of the GH5 too. I once was at the bottom of a water fall up to my waste and I slipped. The entire camera on the tripod went up side down and the entire camera was submerged for a few seconds. I have the event on film and it never stopped recording. It was very scary. Got it home and did the dry out thing and all was well and it survived. I did pre order the GH6 but unless it tickles me and I can't live without it... it's going back. I have to see for myself and my applications. It not it will go back in a few days. That's all I need to know. Thanks, Tom

[@TSCameraGear]

thats a scary story. glad it made it. GH5 is a bad ass, hard to kill. :) I want to try the GH6 too. But I already have so many cameras.

[@Superz3ro]

New York’s City Comics? Comedy or Books… GH5II, price for features absolutely the best.. …

[@Superz3ro]

(5:30) I wholeheartedly agree. However, for a negligible bit of coin, the GH5II is basically superior. Takes the S5 BLK-22 battery. USB-C power delivery. The IBIS is 6.5 stops vs 5 of the original. -18dB Sound record level adjustment. Simultaneously record internal while external out to HDMI. Sharper IQ, Higher DR, and V-log L installed. Better low light, and better AF (I don’t get pulsing). 4K 60p 10bit. Plus an extra C4 custom setting on the dial, and sharper LCD screen for viewing in harsh day light… Also, the original GH5 has hit a ceiling for firmware updates, which we are not likely so see any more. The GH5II having a newer Venus Engine, seems to imply that they will have future updates able to improve the mark II even further. I truly struggle to think why I NEED the GH6, though want is another story… …

[@TSCameraGear]

Absolutely, the GH5II is a better camera. But i you already have GH5, i think its still a good camera.

[@bitzzzbytemedia]

I’m in the same position, I do owned a GH5 already and a G85. I use the G85 for vloggin, but need a second camera for production. I’m no expert still learning, but I do want to get better at videography along with my kids. Some days I’m leaning towards the GH6 for the “NEW LATEST SPECS” but price and real needs takes me to the GH5 II

[@Superz3ro]

@@bitzzzbytemedia That is why I got the GH5II last holiday season discounted, knowing the GH6 with impressive spec’s was imminent. I already had the GH5/GH4/GX8. Also for production value, in the market for one or two more cameras. The GH5II was too obvious a choice. Since Panasonic told us it would be a $2500 camera, but pleasantly surprised it was not. The GH6 became very tempting. I wrestled with the idea all last month to take advantage of the promotional free CF card. Ultimately I did not. The GH6 would dramatically affect workflow. CF cards are expensive, storage capacity would increase. Power would drain batteries like a lazy vampire. No longer would you get nearly three hours, but forty five minutes instead. Plus there is no option for battery grip. The expectation is to use a power bank or V-Tap, both which would compromise my current workflow either ergonomically or financially. Then there is the issue of the image quality and capabilities out performing the GH5 and GH5II, that would produce extra work in trying to match in post… …

[@bitzzzbytemedia]

@@Superz3ro You are absolutely correct, good points there. Even with my GH5 it's hard for me to match ALL-I clips with ProRess from the Ninja V. The $2,197.00 would turn into a $3,000+ getting CF card and other needs. Workflow would change dramatically and I'm not down for that. I'm already setting a good workflow with my tools and don't want to recreate all over again. I already have a vastly collection of lenses. 12-60/3.5, 12-35/2.8, 8-18/2.8, 35-100/2.8 25/1.7, 14-42/3.5 and 45-150/3.5 I'm just learning for now and teaching my kids at the same time. Thanks for your input, that really point me on the correct direction.

[@blackbriarmead1966]

true, but the original GH5 is cheaper used so that's what I ended up with.

[@cineffect]

That's why I as a filmmaker chose Olympus E-P7.

[@TSCameraGear]

now thats a true beauty.

[@PolluxChung]

I have been a GH5 user since it came out. And I just acquired a GH5s at clearance price as a companion for low-night situations. I was going to get the GH6 but backed off mostly because of some extra expenses that I don't really want to get into, such as new storage media. And you have to use the new BLK22 battery if you need to unlock all features and I already have heavily invested in the older BLC19 batteries, I have like 14 of that. I probably will look for the GH6 M2 or S5 M2, and by then the transition for me will be much easier.

[@fredriksvard2603]

I couldnt use any m43. Low light isnt a niche thing, its dark most of the time when i use cameras.

[@pilsplease7561]

@@fredriksvard2603 that is a poor way of looking at it, micro 4/3 has good low light despite what people say sure its not the best but it doesnt suck

[@fredriksvard2603]

@@pilsplease7561 No it doesn't. Good compared to mobile phones or film from 50 years ago maybe. If you want to freeze action in low light, you're getting a 1/1000 second exposure with a full frame where you'd get a 1/100 time with m43 with equivalent noise. Full frame allows you to use f4 lenses at night, basically. This isn't really about the crop format, but pixel size. If you get something like blackmagic or Gh5s you get full frame like low light characteristics. Since these things exist, i can't really think of regulsr m43 cameras as "good" in low light. I used them for a while and concluded they didn't justify the bulk and cost over phones and action cameras for my use case. If you're a bird photographer, it's a different story.

[@pilsplease7561]

@@fredriksvard2603 I actually have far better performance out of film than I have ever had out of digital cameras you can capture spectrums of light with film that digital simply is unable to.

[@iSpike]

AMEN 👍🏻 I own two GH5 & one GH5M2 👍🏻👍🏻

[@harlemwoodstudios]

iSpike does the GH5M2 colors match well with the GH5 colors?

[@freddiecauseyii9419]

Great review I use the Gh5; and yes the auto focus can be tricky sometimes.

[@TSCameraGear]

Yepp but one a hell of camera! Love that thing

[@amirleon996]

Have you used the autofocus successfully?

[@freddiecauseyii9419]

@@amirleon996 One area is the best autofocus setting on the camera in my opinion. I am usually behind the camera shooting video now than in front. Whenever I am in front though I have the panasonic app open to always check to see if I am in focus.

[@cmhuggins29]

I found a gh3 at an auction for 80 dollars. For a beginner, I love it. I looking at upgrading to a gh5 or gh6. Thanks for video to help the decision.

[@TSCameraGear]

GH series is awesome.

[@SimplicityForGood]

is this about GH5ll or just the standard? what are the main difference with the standard and the ll gh5? I got the GH3.. should I upgrade to the GH5, the GH5S or the GH5 ll or try something different now like the Black Magic camera that can take my lenses? please suggest some professional things I should consider on this.. thanks for a nice video!!

[@Juznik1389]

Amazing editing skills! Great review and humor 😁 Keep it up! 😎

[@TSCameraGear]

Thanks buddy

[@gruvie]

I do have and still use a GH5s. And I love it. Much better low light capability. But the open gate function my GH6 is so incredible if it is not crystal clear, that only 16:9 is needed at the end, right before I hit record😎

[@dimaua1830]

bmpcc 4k owner here. considering switching to gh5 for personal projects. My only concern with GH5 is colour. It's hard to give up BM colour science after experiencing it.

[@prolightmedia2857]

This is the best camera for the money period. There is no other camera that can do what the GH5 does for the price.

[@TrailguidePictures]

I totally agree. I've been using the Gh5 since it first arrived. Auto focus and low light are not great but the overall value of the camera is good. With the arrival of the Gh6, I'm not upgrading (have a Gh4 also). The new features of the Gh6 are not worth the upgrade for me, especially since there's no improvement on the low light or autofocus. The Gh6's "coolest" feature is 4k 120 but for the amount I would use it... not worth the price. I also have 10 batteries for my Gh4 & Gh5, plus SD cards. All of this to replace on the Gh6 would make an upgrade super expensive. The Gh5 is a great camera and I think if anyone was getting started, now is a great time to look for a used Gh5 while so many people are upgrading. The Gh5 will be a great camera for a few more years.

[@Whatsup_Abroad]

Have you not watched the lowlight comparisons? It's dramatically better in low light photos and video. The gh6 at iso 12800 looks better than the gh5 at iso 3200. What people don't get is that the sensor is a dual native iso sensor. The boost made requires two sets of circuitry to work. It's just a dual iso sensor that's designed to allow both circuits to run simultaneously. The camera is far better in lowlight than the gh5 was. It's a HUGE difference.

[@TSCameraGear]

I bet its very impressive. I want to try the GH6.

[@pilsplease7561]

i want a camera that will be good for 3-5 years for video work and i dont shoot a ton but want to be able to film some of my winemaking stuff to help out amateurs and want good quality is the GH5 still worth it for that use for should i try and find something else?

[@jackiehale3730]

Starting my first documentary film.. I will be using the Gh5...

[@SonoWave]

I just bought a GH5 M2 and for a few hundred more I could have picked up the GH6. However, everything I've read suggest the GH5 M2 is the better choice for me. I'm interested in how you think the GH5II compares to the GH6 at this point in time.

[@mattfowlerkc]

Both the GH5 and GH6 are great cameras and an excellent value for what they offer.

[@chrisklugh]

I adore my GH5. The only thing I wish it had was Dual ISO. I'm disappointed the GH6 came out with Dynamic Boost, which to me looks like a gimmicky way to maybe make an improvement? Dual ISO is proven. But aside from that, solid camera for something that is 5 years old.

[@TSCameraGear]

100%

[@chrisklugh]

@@patrickmolicki Not sure. Maybe there is more to the dual ISO that the stabilizer can't work with. Never considered that. But don't those FF cameras have both? If the GH6 beats the GH5s in low light, its not that it actually gets more light, its more so a stronger/better form of nose reduction baked into the file. Not a bad thing, it works, that's all what makes Sonys work best.

[@fredriksvard2603]

S5 kinda destroyed it but its apples and oranges

[@marcelturkoane9444]

Really appreciate theese kinds of videos. You really get your point across really clearly and I understand better if this camera is for someone like me or not

[@TSCameraGear]

hey Marcel, so kind of you. Appreciate the comment.

[@minorrhoads5318]

Excellent summing up and advice and humorous , subscribed . cheers .

[@TSCameraGear]

thank you. so kind. Glad you liked it. your comment made my evening a delight. :)

[@minorrhoads5318]

@@TSCameraGear Thanks for such a quick reply, have a great evening .

[@TSCameraGear]

@@minorrhoads5318 you too

[@ThisisDigitalden]

Love this review, so enjoyed your humour so much and it is a great sell…really want one but it’s now 7 years old so still worth the $1000 ? great thanks! Liked and subscribed !

[@TSCameraGear]

Well i still own my. I want to be burried with it. But sadly I dont use it that much. I moved on to full frame sony cameras with outstanding autofocus face tracking. I still think the gh5 has a really impressive meny filled with features and customatations that you dont have on canon and sony cameras today.

[@ThisisDigitalden]

@@TSCameraGear thanks for that update !

[@KaiFootikum]

Best to learn your skills camera. Got mine at 700€ slighly used and I am really happy!

[@vidthreenorth4007]

I would really appreciate 4K time lapse on my Sony a6400. Also, it sounds like 2K video might be worth while, and some limited 10-bit video support.

[@lapinchetele]

For shooting 4k DCI film... would you prefer the GH6 to the GH5? And the problems that everyone else complains about? noise and autofocus issues?

[@SergeGolikov]

0:30 Then I'll be hanging on the other side right with ya, cause I bought mine last year, and have bee agonizing if I should upgrade to the GH6? I also own and shoot with the G9 and the FF S5, so that's my current 4:2:2 10bit arsenal. As well as a swag of other LUMIX 4K 8 bit wonders including Super Zooms: FZ80 FZ300 FZ2500 (10 bit 4:2:2 output to Ninja V via HDMI) Beautiful sample footage! Thanks for this affirmation, I concur. Got into Anamorphic more recently, an the Lumix 14 ~ 140 is a sweet combo with the SIRUI 1.25x anamorphic adaptor. LIKED 👍

[@martinsmallridge4025]

Okay, I’ve watched a lot of videos about this but not yet found any real references for good lenses to use with GH5’s when it comes to product, photography and instructional videos. So I’m gonna ask what lens would you recommend for smallish product demos and/or instructional videos where you’re showing people how to do things with a piece of hardware that your disassembling and showing someone how to fix?

[@markshirley01]

With Sony you have active and gyro stabalisation. The main problems the GH5/6 have is the S5. The S5 is just better value.

[@TSCameraGear]

Some people are fine with the sony stabilisation. But personally I don't think the active or the gyro is as good as GH5. at least for the way I use the camera. I was considering the S5, but it has one huge disadvantage. The lenses are few and very expensive.

[@markshirley01]

@@TSCameraGear the only M43 lens that interests me is the 10-25 f1.7 - the FF range of 20-50 at F3.5 is unique and exactly my range in FF. That combo does have my attention 👍

[@TSCameraGear]

Id like to have that lens too :)

[@marceloce1835]

Great video, btw, would you still recommend sony a7c in 2022 ?

[@TSCameraGear]

Yes

[@marceloce1835]

@@TSCameraGear over the GH5 / GH6 ?

[@vitum.records]

Amazing video! Also a GH5 user, but your shots looks so good.. In what profile are you shooting and what lens do you use? Thank you! Also, if there is a video about that, i really want to see it :D

[@TimeCodeMechanics]

The GH5 is still a very popular camera and the GH6 will be too.

[@TSCameraGear]

I hope so. But I have my doubts. :)

[@MelHyde]

My fave and go-to camera for everything :)

[@wyndgroup]

Amazing video and amazing channel. Thanks Tom.

[@TSCameraGear]

hey, my pleasure

[@aquaphoenixx]

This video was both informative, had humor and there was some beautiful footage. In addition I like that you have a personal opinion. You got a Like, Subscribe and hitting of the Bell!

[@TSCameraGear]

glad you liked it bro!

[@zandermai2220]

Exactly! I just snagged a new in box GH5 for 799 with tax and shipping included.. the only good thing the GH6 is good for, is giving us great deals on the GH5! ha! JK btw, GH6 is a monster, but dollar for dollar, the GH5 at this price is superior when it comes to cost vs value IMO

[@TSCameraGear]

sweet deal. Thats a good price. What lenses are you going for? yeah GH6 is a bit to pricey for what you get. GH5 is a steal in 2022.

[@zandermai2220]

@@TSCameraGear Im debating between the trio. 12-40, 12-35 or the infamous speedbooster paired sigma haha I really need linear focusing so 12-35 is out and id prefer the convenience of having a light set up. Looks like it boils down to the 12-40 but man, that sigma looks nice. Also consider a few vintage lens as well.

[@TSCameraGear]

@@zandermai2220 I prefer prime lenses, like the lumix 15mm f1.7. But I like the 12-35 lumix v2. for the dual is.

[@zandermai2220]

@@TSCameraGear Yeah, i hear you, i would love to get a set of nice primes. But I also would like to travel as light and convenient as possible. Having one lens with a decent range and decently wide aperture is really convenient for run and gun situations. I do have my eyes on the 25mm 1.4, the 15mm as you mentioned or that sigma 16mm. Laowa has a few nice primes as well.

[@zandermai2220]

@@TSCameraGear hey ive been looking into more primes. Besides the 15mm, are there any other similar focal length you'd recommend that have hard stop manual focusing capabilities? Found a few 17mm from Mitakon, and Laowa that look pretty nice.

[@AndroidTech]

Amazing video!

[@TSCameraGear]

Thank you

[@312SES]

I love the challenges of the GH5. I'm a musician, I use the camera as a hobby. I play the French Horn. There's always an element of risk with that instrument. You never really know what's going to happen when you play it, so you have to be fearless and go for it. If you nail it, it's glorious. If not, well there's next time. That's how it is with the GH5 manual focus. I picked up a used one in 2020. As far as low light filming is concerned, I took this guy's advice and it works beautifully. I bought a used 0.68 Metabones for Nikon lenses and a vintage F1.4 Nikon 50mm. It's an excellent solution to low light filming. Here's his link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWm6oIqEi92nqqs

[@TSCameraGear]

The gh5 is a solid and fun camera. No doubt. I miss using it.

[@chrisnedbalek2866]

Good review, thank you.

[@EzzenzDK]

Great video 😎👏👍

[@Afaqfilmslb]

Great video! Love my GH5

[@sess5206]

Who needs autofocus? The GH5 has so many ways to help you with manual focus.

[@sacredrose5477]

GH5 had better colors than the a7C. My favorite colour profiles to film in are AWBw(Automatic white balance warm) and Expressive mode

[@TSCameraGear]

Thats a good combo for sure

[@markshirley01]

I just downloaded some clips from the GH6 - it's stabalisation is really good - clips 5 to 6 seconds long hardly move. When I put them through FCP stabalisation tripod mode - there is no movement at all, I watched the corners of the image - not even a pixel of movement. I shoot a lot of social media content in bars restaurants and event spaces - I'm now really thinking will this stabalisation help me esthetically. The lowlight actually looks useable on the GH6 - especially if I shoot at F1.7 (3.4 FF). Also I watched a Tyler Stalman review he mentioned shooting 4:3 open gate and putting a 16:9 vertical frame marker on it - super useful. You made a good point at the end tho about having to be able to work with the files in post. I'm really a very basic post worker - so probably not the camera for me.

[@TSCameraGear]

I mean, I want to try it. but I just feel I need it. as Im still happy with my gh5 (for b-roll shots).

[@ajwmacleod]

I feel like you can’t compare the gh5 to the gh6. The gh5 is an amazing camera for sure, but the only advantage of the gh5 is that it’s cheaper. The gh5 is primarily a 8bit camera, where as the gh6 is 10bit and improves on all the gh5’s short comings. You will get way more color control, more settings and a crisp image with the gh6 for video. This is coming from someone who owns both cameras. The gh6 image quality always blows me away every time I use it.

[@TSCameraGear]

Thanks for the input.

[@motebike]

The GH5 has 10 bit 4.2.2 at a max of 400 MBP/s in All-Intra. You seem to have missed that bit.

[@lvca.avellino]

I have this camera and is fantastic. One problem. The battery. If you keep it on without recording it consumes a lot (when you do long photo sessions or have to set up the car, terrible)

[@TSCameraGear]

didnt notice that. Thank you.

[@dooshbag612]

Would you say this camera needs the lense for KZbin vids ?

[@TSCameraGear]

all cameras need lenses.. :)

[@Scharbantli]

I love my GH5 but I guess I will go to the S5 because I went into low light limitations even with a 0.95 lens.

[@TSCameraGear]

yeah, the low light performance is a hard fact to ignore. Personally I think the GH5 still performs great for my needs most of the time.

[@Scharbantli]

@@TSCameraGear tbh, I don't want to give up my GH5. It was such a reliable companion over the last years. it's great if you have the problem that these cameras are just so good^^

[@fredriksvard2603]

@@TSCameraGear its dark most of the time tho...

[@artistjoh]

But is it better than the GH5 Mark 2 and why?

[@marcuswarren1320]

Love the rotating transparent cube. Where did you get it?

[@TSCameraGear]

They are cool arent they? I don't remember, I think i just googled "glascubes decoration".

[@yimuwood]

nice video! Thank you bro!

[@TSCameraGear]

Glad you liked it. 🤟😎

[@catattackcat8754]

The GH5 is almost better than the GH6 for me. The main issue of the GH6 is Autofocus with some frame rates, the focus tracks better than the GH5 but the focus is not accurate. The GH6 is useless in Open gate compared to GH5, focus is slow and hunt a lot. The GH6 is for people who use manual focus.

[@TSCameraGear]

Thats interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@luciferjany9369]

wow I really like this video I subscribed to the channel yeahhh

[@TSCameraGear]

Thank you so much

[@sector9films]

I am a GH5 shooter from Brisbane Australia auto focus doesn’t bother me I prefer manual focus. I use it for work both still and video, best decision I made, the m43 universe suits me more than full frame. I was thinking of buying a GH6 but really I don’t need it better to invest in lenses I think. What lenses do you mostly use with your GH5? Cheers John

[@TSCameraGear]

My favorite m43 lens is the leica 15mm F1,7. Thats what I used for most of my vlogs back in the day, when filming indoors. Outside I like the lumix 14-140m. I've been thinking of getting the Olympus 12-40. what about you?

[@acepilot2067]

What about the amateurs who aren't behind the camera manually focusing. With my Sony ax53 I can point and shoot, with my gh5m2, I can't trust the focus with my level of 'skill'. This makes it unusable despite it having loads of other features. Love my Gopro though. Great vid 👍

[@TSCameraGear]

well.. at least there is always "tap to focus" :) but yeah, its an issue.

[@Random-yz8gb]

Do you recommend 18 35 for abt 850 or the sigma 16mm that can zoom in with ex Tele for abt 400? I am a started and young and just want to get good at these video stuff. So idk to save alot of money or get it over with and get the 18 35

[@TSCameraGear]

Really depends on what you will use it for

[@Random-yz8gb]

@@TSCameraGear what abt picture quality wise and low light, is the 18 35 way better?

[@allxiee]

Do you think the autofocus is as bad as every other reviewer is saying? I was considering the Sony zve10 but where I live it's $1000 which I don't know if it's worth that much compared to the gh5. I'm just getting into videography

[@BogeeDee]

Hi there. Which canera did you bought? I have gh5ii and zve10. Autofocus of zve10 is amazing. But gh5ii is pro camera for pro user, and autofocus is not too bad, it's better than gh5. I using it everyday and I like it.

[@djmouglie]

Manual focus really comes down to the lens you are using.. When using the electric fly by wire focus system that a lot of lenses uses it works exponentially, and that is just terrible to work with. Its ok when checking something that is standing still, but for tracking focus on a moving subject or while filming its just awful. It makes manual focus nearly impossible. So then you either need to get lenses that have mechanical focus or get a speedbooster and use other lenses to focus manually in the propper mechanical way. Why they hell there is no setting to make it work in a normal liniar mode is crazy. It is one of my biggest complains about the GH5. So for that i would like to upgrade to the GH6 as it has liniar focus mode.

[@RyGrindHard]

Nice video bro. Which lens did you use to record this video?

[@TSCameraGear]

thanks bro.. I used the Samyang 35mm f1.4.. (i use it for 99% of my shots)..

[@RyGrindHard]

@@TSCameraGear nice I’ll take a look into it . I’m using the 1dx mark 2 for my videos but now I’m thinking of getting a better lens for my a7c and just using it instead . Better auto focus . But keep up the content. I subscribed

[@BrianMakesFilms]

I am a Panasonic fanboy gone Sony fanboy, and I will happily admit - Sony IBIS SUCKS compared to GH5 IBIS. It's literally the only thing I consistently miss when using my Sony cams compared to the GH5 (well, and smaller lenses). I love the low light, autofocus (yes, I've gone to the dark side, especially for events), but I do miss the GH5 from time to time. I'd just love to go handheld sometimes with just the camera and the 35-100 or 12-35 on there and know I'll get stable shots instead of having to should rig up my FX3.

[@Whatsup_Abroad]

Idk why you think the gh6 doesn't have better low light capabilities. The tests out show that it is a straight 2 stops better than the gh5 in photo and video lowlight. The gh6 looks as good at iso 12800 as the gh5 at 3200 or even 1600. check micro four nerds video comparison they just put out.

[@TSCameraGear]

I dont think I ever said GH6 doesn't have better low light capabilities, I just don't think the difference is that big. because in general, M43 sensors have worse low light performance than for example full frame sensors. I mean, even if dual native iso sensor, there still only so much light a m43 sensor can take in. you know?

[@Whatsup_Abroad]

@@TSCameraGear might wanna check out some real comparisons then. The difference is at least 2 stops. It's a huge difference. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6CVgJpqqLp1f9U

[@TSCameraGear]

@@Whatsup_Abroad not bad not bad.

[@Mraz75]

hey i am also looking at GH5II. Sony A7IV i guess its lens ecosystem is just way above my affordability. I have Sony ZV1. i really appreciate if sony put slo mo 60fps in 8 bit but alas, and reason i am looking at Lumix. Plus you mention about sharpness in video. that is also one of the reason i'm going to GH5ii

[@TSCameraGear]

did you see my video where I compare image quality between a7c full frame and zv1. honestly if you have good lighting you wont see much difference.

[@Mraz75]

@@TSCameraGear yes i did sir, that was awesome. One of the reasons i may not go for full frame camera for the moment.

[@kentxx12]

What! Flip out screen the Panasonic Lumix G7 have that, at is from 2015 ?

[@TSCameraGear]

I know. I have the G7 too. :)

[@SpacehotelMusic]

The G2/GH-2 had it back in 2009/2010... it's nothing new from PANASONIC but it was late coming to other brands. Lumix was ahead of the game (again)

[@Random-yz8gb]

Where is the setting for tripod or movie mode for stabilization

[@TSCameraGear]

Its in the settings of the camera

[@Random-yz8gb]

@@TSCameraGear I don't see it in the stabilization section

[@margaritamaximova4556]

Thanks

[@Justcruising414]

there is a fix for auto focus ...turn on synchro scan and drop your angle to 179 , works mean now . great video by the way love my gh5

[@TSCameraGear]

Thanks for the tip

[@rvdb1981]

To bad everyone is only complaining about the one downside is has. Just one. Other cameras have several. And the AF is not unusable. But again you need to know how to utilize it. Something about skill I hear you say?

[@TSCameraGear]

its true, its a skill thing. even the poor autofocus. As I tried to explain in the video, people are spoiled with the tech improvements, People become to lazy to learn how to master a camera. Again, I use the manual focus on the GH5 (and the tap to focus), and it works fine for me.

[@sess5206]

Fly the colors!!

[@Bredizgood]

You aren’t insane I use a 16 year old lumix dmc fz-30

[@educatetube]

I don't understand. You say GH5 is the best camera but you are using Sony a7c camera to film your youtube videos?! Why? Is it really the best camera if you are not using it for your featured youtube videos?! I still have my GH4 camera and using mostly for my youtube videos. I have Sony fs700r, fuji xt3, sony a7r3 and Sigma FP, yet, I use GH4 as my main KZbin video camera. I use Panasonic Android app to help me with my 'touch-to-focus' using my smartphone. It is better than any autofocus system.

[@TSCameraGear]

I never say GH5 is the best camera. :) No such thing exists. I use A7C and GH5 for different shots. A7C is better at autofocus, so I use that for the "talking head shots". but for slow-motion b-roll, its GH5. I agree the touch to focus app is awesome, not sure if I would compare it to autofocus. Anyway, it is usable for talking head shots. But I use Sony, because I like the full frame look and the extremely reliable autofocus.

[@Haveyoueverbeenswallowed]

The AF on these older Panasonic cameras is terrible

[@MyFriendlyPup]

Why? Money. Same reason I kept my gh5

[@emiliandragomirescu9217]

nice

[@fredriksvard2603]

S5.

[@wtfkurtis]

GH5m2 is better

[@TSCameraGear]

Obviously 😁

[@olegasphoto]

Gh5, gh6 - shitpieces in any year. Micro 4/3 was dead at the launch date.

[@TSCameraGear]

Name one non-m43 mirrorless camera with better built in stabisation than gh5.

[@thewalkingvloggingman7152]

Gh5 is old news, it's all about the GH5 mark II or the Gh6 DEAL WITH IT!

[@TSCameraGear]

There is no right or wrong here. :) Do what you want. Im happy with the gh5.

[@lovableangelina]

Great review! Thank you! The only reason why I couldn't make my decision toward GH5 ii only because auto-focus is terrible but now I'm thinking just to learn and get used to manual! Could you tell me if I want mostly to shoot kids, they run to fast, they jumping and etc. Will I have the opportunity to make as quick as possible manual focus to switch between them and make a good videos? Thank you in advance for your response))))

[@kfos7206]

Hi. I'll answer that for the owner of this channel. I own a GH4, GH5 and GH5ii and I use them professionally and they're wonderful cameras as described in the video. But if you want to primarily film kids running and jumping around the Panasonics are not for you. You'll need a reliable autofocus that won't drive you crazy. So, if I would have to shoot moving things reliably, i.e. race cars, sports, wildlife, kids and not pay more than € 2.500 for the body, I would probably choose the Canon R6. Canon has just installed the second generation autofocus system for the R-models and it is just as good as Sony's. As much as I love the GH series, you have to be comfortable and willing to use manual focus.

[@lovableangelina]

@@kfos7206 Thank you very much! Honestly I'm already tired of thinking what to choose (because so many great reviews on a GH5 ii and I wanted to try it out but autofocus is very bad and I was very doubted) but you helped me with my choice))) Right now I shoot on Canon 5 d mark iii and I love it for photography. I have a lenses like ef 70-200 mm 1:2.8 L is ii USM; 85 mm 1:1.8; 50mm 1:1.8 and 24-70 1:4, and my favorite is 70-200, ye, it's heavy but the quality is amazing and I don't need to run after children, I just sit and move my lens only))) I guess for the video making this is gonna be to bulky and I think I need something very good, but I don't know which should I buy for my purposes. I know that for R6 I need adapter for its lenses. Could you recommend me good lens which gonna cover mostly of my tasks?) I think to make a video of playing kids in the pool, on the beach, and also places where it's gonna be) and travelling.

[@kfos7206]

@@lovableangelina So I'm not an expert on Canon's ecosystem, but a good friend of mine recently bought an R5 and added the RF 24-105 4-7.1 to that. The lense is not a lowlight wizard, but as far as I know she's happy with it. If I remember correctly, it's about €500. There's also an RF 14-35 1:4, but it's approximately € 1.500 and you're not covered on the far end.

[@TSCameraGear]

you don't get panasonic cameras if you plan to use auto focus its that simple. for fast moving objects, get a sony or canon. but you feel comfortable with manual focus. The gh series is fun to use, as they are packed with features.

[@royaltykidstv]

@@TSCameraGear which Sony camera do you recommend for video that won’t overheat and has good autofocus?