Panasonic GH6 - One Great Reason to Switch Back to Micro Four Thirds

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[@TJA86]

This camera is amazing. I really don't understand why everyone on youtube now thinks they need large format (full frame) video while hollywood is still content with S35 sensors for 90% of their films. Plus, run a speed booster on MFT and you essentially have a S35 sensor. I'm still pretty convinced MFT is they most versatile system available for lower budget filmmakers. Also I think it's pretty cool it still shoots stills - doesn't get used very often on my GH5, but once in a while I'm glad to have it.

[@trym2121]

Speed booster, eh? So you're gonna destroy even more image quality after being compared to large format video?

[@maoraharon21]

Hollywood has every aspect of the film under control. The lightning, lenses and focus etc. many youtubers on the other hand are one person team and having a reliable auto focus, good iso performance and more dynamic range is important. that's why people prefer the full frame cameras like the sony's and the canon's

[@TJA86]

@@trym2121 Clearly you've never used a GH5 and speedbooster. Unless you're pixel peeping or shooting natgeo/planet earth wildlife footage (and not uploading to youtube) you won't notice a decrease in quality from a speedbooster. Not to mention tons of people are putting soft/mist filters in front of their lenses anyway to get that 'cinematic' look, which is going to be a hell of a lot worse for your image quality than a speedbooster

[@TJA86]

@@maoraharon21 I guess that's a good point. If you don't have the time or ability to properly compose/light and set up a shot and need to rely on the camera to do it all for you, then large format certainly can offer a lot more room for error.

[@_o__o_]

nah fam

[@AlSuChess]

I've lost count of how much tech I bought over the years thanks to Kai's videos! This one is no exception!

[@AlSuChess]

@Dalton Beauregard oh yeah absolutely! I just need to come up with a small fortune to get it!

[@BlueSky-ub4fx]

Kai, I just love what you do! And I'm really glad, that you and Lok are working together! Best team on the YT-webs! 👍👍♥♥ btw... STILL LOVE watching all your DRTV classics! They never get old to me! I got to know Hong Kong through these videos, and I pinned a lot of places on my virtual tours through the streets there! Unforgettable memories :) Thank you! 😍😍

[@magnuspym]

I've used my G9 for 98% stills over the past 4(?)years. Shot motorsports stuff I'm very proud of. Learn your system; and dfd works fine for motorsports! I'll likely add a gh-6 body.

[@simonc8265]

the best camera is not the one you have with you but the one you know how to use......love my G9.... but cant help wondering more than passing eye at this....

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

Does anyone know if the GH6 has the 4k live cropping feature that the GH5 had?

[@DirtyPixle]

Great video, always more information than promised :D

[@TerenceKearns]

I reckon it's the perfect wedding video camera. You can shoot 4K/120 all day long for dreamy slomo and you can leave the gimbal and monopod at home because it's so stable. Only the MFT form factor allows for that level of image stabilisation. It's truly unique. I went from full-frame canon and moved to the G9 when it was finally time to retire the 5Dii. I'm kind of addicted to the smaller lenses and the stupidly useful IBIS. I think the GH6 would be my ideal camera. And yes, I'd use it for stills all day long. The only thing better than the GH6 is two GH6 cameras :) I think handheld 100MP is a gamechanger - especially from some of the test results I've seen. I think it's just as useful for stills as it is for video. I'd shoot a wedding with it (stills).

[@Yupthereitism]

The still would be bad compared to ff

[@williamburkholder769]

The 100MP mode is PERFECT for copying medium to large format film. It would complement my old Bronica ETRSi nicely.

[@marklondon8793]

@@Yupthereitism Its not. I've shot a ton of commercial work with a GH5. I own 3 other FF cameras. People who make this statement have never shot M43 with decent lenses (the Panny 42.5, any Olympus prime).

[@konforzone]

You need a stash of external ssd's if you want to shoot 4k/100fps all day long.

[@markshirley01]

@@marklondon8793 my dream lens would be the 10 - 25 f1.7 as my fullfame focal range is 20 to 50mm at F3.5. There just isnt a full frame lens that could replace a 20 24 35 and 50 - so excited at this.

[@rachelkarengreen99]

Good to see the dynamic duo back at it again

[@MaikKellerhals]

Tha fact that it's good for photos as well is the main reason this is interesting for me. I use the GH5 II all the time for photography

[@sambritton2019]

Just bought your beginner film photography book, love your channel!

[@bounomejp6423]

Been waiting for your review of this camera ma boi ❤️

[@VoicesofMusic]

"I'm all in for this" --Kai W. OK I will buy it! Because Kai rocks.

[@chcomes]

impressed by the real life AF on people. parafocality of the lenses also helped

[@end27]

my favorite duo. so nice to see u 2 together

[@ItzSi]

GH6 + Speed booster = Perfect

[@xmlthegreat]

I love the three dudes just chillin' vibe this gives of.

[@walrusgumboot]

Great video Kai, thanks!

[@kentxx12]

And Kai is back,that so good :)

[@artistcharlesmaring]

Dude... super excited about a new flagship M43 from Panasonic. Solid upgrade!

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Just ordered this, just came across your channel too, I chose this to mix with my drone footage ✌🏼

[@ryantang8146]

Great work. Great to see the af of GH6 actually works more reliably if not perfect. Kai, are you gonna review the OM systems OM1 ?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Thanks for the extensive review.

[@lidarman2]

Wow!! What is battery life when shooting full go? Or do you have to have external power at that point? Can you heat a burrito from that side vent?

[@ggzii]

I want this camera but i work in a small space and micro 4 thirds means im simply too zoomed in, it wont go wide enough

[@kentmemories]

Really like this kind of real review

[@ZweiNeun]

Do you think a Autofocus Update for Lumix S- Cameras like S5 will come ?

[@AlexandrePRODHOMME]

exciting release

[@chu0nthat]

New studio space looks great!

[@AlSuChess]

What kind of reasonably priced camera do you think would give a better cinematic look than the GH5?

[@sleepyshoes]

The Great Thai is legendary. Such a great restaurant.

[@TimeCodeMechanics]

The boys are back in town!

[@modshiftmotion]

I've been tempted to pick up one of these up.. since the gh5. now I'm even more tempted.

[@andrewdennell293]

Great to see you Dan! Andy D

[@KRANTZSVLOG]

the slowmotion now have correct autofocus? on my G9 there is only manual focus for that option... and cropped 4K is bad...

[@MrBjarnes1]

another great video :) but did you had a lensecap on in the short clip, in the start..... hahaha awesome video from you two :)

[@karlbratby4349]

looks awesome, had an S1 and although loved the images that came out of it, the AF was very inconsistent for both stills and video and I now learn they have ditched the S1 to go along with the S1R leaving only the S5.

[@didgeproject]

Kai, will you do a gh6 vs a7siii comparison?

[@ThePHtube]

Great camera!

[@petertr]

It cannt use 4T TYPEB card , It only read 2TB.....So bad....What can I do ?

[@Salah.alkhalifa]

Can this nice cam be used while external battery is charging???

[@c.augustin]

It takes you both to give the "real" experience. A good thing that Lok is "back"! I hope not "everyone" wants FF, because I don't. I wish the OM-1 would be near this GH6 in resolution and video capabilities …

[@danieldougan269]

DCI 4K 10-bit up to 60p and 1080p up to 240p is pretty darn good. The OM-1 can shoot ProRes RAW as well. It's no GH6, but it's good enough for 95% of people.

[@c.augustin]

@@danieldougan269 The OM-1 is not a 95% camera, this is OMDS's top-level (professional) camera. This is were every detail matters. What counts in favor of the OM-1 is the hybrid autofocus and maybe a bit better low-light performance, and that it works better with Olympus/OMDS lenses. For everything else, the GH6 is more attractive (even for a non-videographer like me). I'm not a pro and I'm not currently in the market for a new MFT camera (having two Olympus models at my disposal). If Panasonic puts the 25 MP sensor in a "lesser", more affordable model, it might be the deciding factor for me when the time comes up to buy a new body.

[@Деазнам]

How well does the AF work with a speedbooster is my question :D

[@KirilDobrev]

I wouldn’t count on it

[@tonyhailstone]

I love my GH2, GH3, GH4R and my GH5 but I finally switched everything over to Sony. There's still a little niggle I've made a mistake (for video) but as I shoot stills I wanted a great hybrid. I also didn't want three different manufacturers (I had Nikon too) with all their different lenses and batteries. This way I can streamline my bags, great for my aging back.

[@iamahobbyist3899]

Can you please share us what arm is this? Looking great! Thx in advance.

[@FallenStarFeatures]

Full-frame is a PITA for everything except KZbin vlogging and portrait photography. Once a camera rig exceeds 3 lbs, it needs more support than you can sustain long-term with your wrists alone. With full-frame, your handheld options are pretty much limited to prime lenses. With MFT IBIS, you can easily use just about any wide or midrange lens handheld. The MFT advantage is even greater shooting video on a gimbal or monopod. Apertures f2.8 and lower are frequently needed for indoor video, and MFT offers many lens options. With full-frame, fast apertures produce such narrow depth-of-field it's a real challenge to keep moving subjects in focus. Both the GH6 and the GH5s can shoot video at ISO 6400 in 10-bit 422 with just as much dynamic range as any full-frame camera at literally half the weight and half the cost.

[@Tigerex966]

S5 or gh6? Is there any way to mod phase detection or lidar detection to the gh6, maybe by salvaging it from a different olycamera? Most will gladly pay 2-400 dollars for it, the market is huge if it also worked with other fh series?

[@ClearComplexity]

The comment about a GH5 or this having 0 shutter clicks after years of use is how I got a GX85 to use as a backup/walk around body for stills for a solid used price with like 140 shutter count. I still really like the images I get out of my E-M1 Mark II and GX85, I see zero reason to sell it all and move my primary kit to another platform. I also like the ~16mp spot so much so that I've considered selling the E-M1 and picking up an E-M5 Mark II to get some of those features/slr style body to compliment the small rangefinder style GX85.

[@thetruemorg]

V-Log is just plain good looking. If all of those nice changes from the 5, 5ii to the 6; you will see the next generation of full frame really do some big leaps. They're just too many of those full-frame cameras that are overheating that that fan is indispensable. The fixing of face tracking and the stabilization on the software side they're just going to be able to roll that into the next camera and everything else they produce.

[@barryzee88]

Awesome video, well done! Can someone tell me which zoo is this? Kind regards, Barry

[@mcronfpv8736]

15:41 what lens was this shot on ? looks amazing. I think the GH6 looks better than the GH5, a little more organic maybe.

[@shreapergaming5563]

Agree

[@dgcustomtshirtsphotogifts3738]

Where the hell you get that damn fish pole camera holder LOL i need one buddy

[@AgentXRifle]

I got the GH4 new and later a GoPro Hero 4 Black and wanted to get the GH6 and GoPro Hero 6 when they came out together... Funny how life works XD I will end up getting this camera eventually as I love it and would love to use some of my current lenses and shoot some 4k60/120p I wonder if the 4k60/120p will be 4:2:2 amd able to record on the SD card?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

4k120 is 4:2:0 H265 at 300 Mbit/s. But at least you can write it straight to the SDcard also.

[@jeanandrecastillo8476]

Awsome camera, one of the best in the market.

[@SirSavesALot1977]

Hmm how would this compare to the BMPCC 6K?

[@CallMeDHC]

What is the best lens for POV on Panasonic Lumix GH6?

[@edwardekman9832]

I have full frame and micro 4/3 cameras. Each have advantages and disadvantages. Most people never use the high mp size of large sensors. I have wonderful large prints from my old 12mp nikon D700. I think I will add this camera to my collection. I think it might well do wonderfully in blended modes of normal with the high res mode of 100 mp for landscape photography.Nice and small and light. I think the high res mode would also work on family outdoor portraits for the really big prints.

[@marklondon8793]

I just bought an old D200 because the way that CCD handles skin is so unique and beautiful :-) I have M43, APS-C and FF cameras in my kit. Use the right tool for the job.

[@S.Creations1]

How does the gh6 compare to the fx30?

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

Did you review a Panasonic camera in the Grays of Westminster shop?

[@seangsithorng]

Been waiting... What took you so long?

[@Zimvg]

what AF settings?

[@kentxx12]

What can the Panasonic GH6 take pictures ?

[@justinuriahphoto]

Oh man I have so much work to do but just got a notification that a new video dropped. Work or video? Video it is 😅

[@mrjonkane]

I sold my GH5S and almost all my m4/3 gear a few years ago to go full frame (for various reasons I won’t go into) but I just bought a GH6! (though I’m not selling all my full frame gear). Gotta say it feels like coming home again… there’s just something about the picture I still adore in the GH lines I’ve always loved and the GH6 just improves that even more, particularly the colours and not to mention the added features and resolutions/bitrates. Can’t wait to see what comes in the first major firmware update 👀

[@mnkwazi]

You have GAS bro

[@minusnine5036]

8:13 whats up with that wobble? Was that the focus breathing?

[@adamsmith4778]

I was thinking pro res was cool but then s1 s5 have raw so now Im just confused especially the size

[@Yoko.Kurama]

Small m43 cameras is what I want to come back

[@cheeeeezewizzz]

I just ordered one primarily for stills. I'll use it for video quite a lot too, but I shoot stills far more often and this is a huge upgrade over my g9 in that department. The video out of this looks at least 2 stops better than the gh5 at high iso. Carried over into photos with all my noktons and I'll be a happy club photographer.

[@crazyasianskills]

I have a G9 and debating this or the OM-1, which seems to be more stills and wildlife focused, which I do a decent amount of. But I have done and hope to do more video, so obviously this is the better choice in that regard. Not sure which way I'm gonna go and hopefully will get some comparisons on still image quality between the two.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

If you're mainly into stills and committed to M43, for the same price you can get an OM-1 with much better stills capability. The GH-6 is very video-centric by comparison.

[@simonmaduxx6777]

Why would you pay this money for stills? This is a camera for video dude. Take that money and get an R6 if you want stills. A micro four thirds for stills doesn't make sense

[@Yupthereitism]

You are wasting your money

[@Princeton_James]

I'm coming from a G9 and also mainly shoot stills. I'd strongly consider this one but I agree with the comments the the OM1 may be better. I love the handling and buttons on the Panasonic cameras but the OM1 may be my first Olympus.

[@alfrednerstu]

What LUT is Lok using? His footage looks 👌🏼

[@magickrk]

35sec you got lens cap on - still excited :D

[@coutopraze]

So, what's the best car?

[@thesickness1986]

Which mic are you using

[@ryankwan1934]

Handheld High Res with motion compensation. Delicious.

[@anthonypensero7690]

I recently got the gh6 and have used it a couple times so far but I'm getting static/noise in vlog, even during the day. Is this happening with anyone else? Some of the images I've seen from this thing are incredible, but this static/noise issue is driving me nuts. Some of the luts I've put on improve the images but some images are straight garbage. I knew exactly what to do with iso on my gh5 and its limits, but what's the deal here?

[@albertdesalvo7273]

1:48 is that your shooting your load look?

[@KenToney]

If they ever get this centuries focus type I’ll get one

[@pronatralstudios9476]

Video on the camera arm/mount👀

[@BlueSky-ub4fx]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 LOL!! "A ja,,, Maia, maia..." LOL!! Had a bit of Oolong tea there?

[@martysender5539]

Kai. thanks. nearly all other reviewers say AF suxx. your demo showed it's not bad, no Sony Canon PDAF, but it appears to be a tad smarter. I think your pal is right. ok AF seems to be somewhat good, but try it longer, like a month. see how it does in different situations. the Pro Res is pretty video....close to S1H. do more reviews on gh6. regards, Marty Sender You Tube

[@walrusgumboot]

I really think part of the others usage is user error, inadvertently touching the screen putting the focus box in the corner etc. Kai’s had lots of experience with LUMIX cameras so seemingly knows how to make it perform its best

[@tankerbruja]

Hugh Brownstone of Three Blind Men and an Elephant on YT actually showed it's better than the A7IV in some cases. GH6 has great af, I still wish Panasonic would go PDAF, but I also can't fault the GH6 here, they figured something out for it they didn't have before.

[@martysender5539]

@@tankerbruja you are dreaming sir. the AF on the gh6 is awful. same as my gh5 PULSING. i predict a lot of people will avoid it.

[@martysender5539]

@@tankerbruja 2200 for a camera that does not reliable autofocus. LOL. are you kidding man?

[@tankerbruja]

@@martysender5539 you really sound like you have only ever shot video solo, and of your own face. most film makers have focus pullers and will not be using af anyways, but for those who do, GH6 does seem to be vastly improved over it's predecessors, literally every channel I watch it looks much stickier. I won't be getting one myself as it's very video focused, but I won't ignore that it is the best contrast af on the market. but again, I really wish Panasonic would just get some PDAF. but I'm not really a fan girl of any one brand. so unlike you seem to, I have no allegiances. I use wtvr tool is right for the job. c: stay sensible friend.

[@edmundyung]

Never thought you could get canned A&W from Malaysia over in London. My fridge has a stack of those!

[@veteran35th]

I'm after a great stills camera, that does good video. Stills are VERY important for me. Looking at M4/3 due to size, price and features.

[@gcprost]

For my work, M43 is best. I shoot live theatre, concerts and dance shows. Keeping more in focus with a deeper depth of field is better for me. I use two GH5’s a GH5 ii and a GH6.

[@frankinblackpool]

I have my very own GH6 to play with and today I took some test shots. When I got home the balloon of excitement burst when I could not use the RW2 files it created. Does anybody know how to use RW2 files from a Panasonic GH6 or how to convert them to something like DGN files? Pleas help otherwise I have a fekin expensive JPEG camera.

[@Alexrocks1253]

They recently updated Camera Raw and Lightroom to add compatibility.

[@xe2bio64]

Closer to one million followers!!!!!!!!!

[@danloan5217]

OMG - 1:13 they've actually DEDICATED a record button next to lens - have been running GH5 since 2017 and remapped the button on opposite side, front of body for focus pulling/record ergonomics

[@gurugamer8632]

@Kai W please do review of Leica 35mm APO F2 with M11 please

[@wshiahb]

I am looking for G10 with the new GH6 sensor upgrade and cutprice~

[@Neopulse00]

8:15 - Dan has got good taste in soft drinks.

[@MrJapanforce]

perfect camera., MFT is here to stay. Panasonic is the camera of choice for those who know and not for those marketing victims

[@AnandaSim]

Yay for Dan! By the way, A&W Root Beer doesn't taste like Sarsi at all! Pour it into a chilled beer mug and toss a lump of vanilla ice cream into that!

[@markshirley01]

5:50 you can change the record button to waveform

[@Alexrocks1253]

That is exactly what I did on my S5!

[@wuokawuoka]

I am sure autofocus is working so well because they trained it with your goofy videos or similar.

[@sailingwinifred]

Thx Kai - gave me the news I wanted! Autofocus works!!! Forget the OM-1, GH6 order is a go! 👍

[@mdiz4564]

I’m sure all the Panasonic Tech. Will make you a great photographer 🙄

[@sailingwinifred]

@@mdiz4564 Doubt it - I’m rubbish! But I need to upgrade the GH3 cause it’s starting to malfunction! And I’m lazy and can’t be bothered replacing all that Leica and Zeiss glass! 😜

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

The IBIS is amazing.

[@user-sg6xv2kb8s]

Awesome review. 4k 120 mmmmm

[@LE672AJ]

Heading to the grocery store across the street to buy myself a pair of 2-litre A&W bottles. Thanks, gents.

[@joshbailey7986]

This is one of the few channels I watch on x1 speed instead of x2

[@JamesPetts]

I approve of penguins! Also, I see that you are a *fan* of the GH6.

[@andrewbrooks2001]

I was thinking about picking up a secondary camera....

[@TimsWildlife]

Kai, are you really filming the same penguins with the GH6 as the guys from The Media Division did this week? ;-)

[@theplourde]

So I’m guessing this is more for video and less for photo?