The BEST GH5 Tips for the Perfect Camera!

The Lumix GH5 is a two year old camera that puts most new cameras to shame! Today we're going to cover my favorite Tips and Tricks for how you can get the absolute most out of your very own GH5. Because frankly this is the best camera on the market for the online content creator.
How can you get every piece of functionality out of the GH5?
Lets find out!
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[@PrimalVideo]

Can't agree more with everything you've mentioned - love my GH5 for the same reasons 😀👍 Great video.

[@MichaelWarthStudios]

Your enthusiasm for this camera makes it more exciting. B&H shipped my new GH5 and it arrived today - I can’t wait to try these tips out.

[@MineExploration]

I keep coming across your videos more and more as I research the GH5 and I think you're doing a great job and really enjoy watching and learning. Thanks!

[@oetproductions8101]

I‘m picking mine up right now after your videos convinced me to buy one. Crazy underrated channel! Subscribed

[@illGatesMusic]

Tat was a great video dude. So many camera videos are dry AF and totally boring. This was an easy watch and I learned a lot. You got a new fan!

[@nichole6135]

I bought a gh5 literally based on your reviews and enthusiasm for it. I recently just subscribed. Keep up the amazing content, my friend!

[@IvayloStankov]

I have this camera for a year now and watched many many videos on it and no one else showed 4K Live Crop so a big thank you! You rock!

[@JakeMcHugh]

I just got this camera a while back and I honestly love it so much. It’s making shooting videos just a joy to use. My favorite features are 4k live crop, focus transition (which is nice due to the somewhat tricky focus by wire lenses) and the ex teleconverter!!!

[@mpetrides]

I will be picking up a GH5 MK II in large part due to your review and the Business Insider article. My sister has been advocating for the LUMIX GH series for still photography for years and your content provided the impetus to finally pull the pin, given how capable this camera is for video. I’m sure these tips will come massively in handy. Thanks!

[@TheMountainMatt]

You’ve finally convinced me to buy the GH5! I currently use GoPro specifically while hiking because I probably won’t wreck em.😂 Keep up the good work! I’ve been coming over to your channel for a couple years. It’s awesome how much you’ve grown since!

[@mpetrides]

Picking up a GH5 MK II in large part due to your review and the Business Insider article. My sister has been advocating for the LUMIX GH line for years (for still photography) and your videos clinched the deal for me

[@Craip81]

Bought the GH5 a week ago.. This vid is just 🍒 on cake!! 🔥🔥

[@GwilymJames]

Bought one recently after watching your recent video and others. Was initially reticent to get it since it’s a few years old but just shot my first corporate gig with it and got some super nice shots and slow mo. My top tip is setting up the custom menu with all your favourite features since this camera has so many and can be intimidating at first. Also, I like how each recording mode shows a preview of how much time you have left on your SD card. This let me see what the differences were between 10bit and 8bit color for example. One cool feature is ex tele converter to punch in on your lens without a drop in quality, however, I sometimes find the menu saying it’s not available which I can’t get my head around.

[@castielvargastv7931]

Gwilym James how does this ex tele thing work? I turned it on today but i did not see it doing anything

[@Richard-rz4ug]

i'm so lost but i love it lol, i just got the gh5 and it is madness, i havent set it up still looking through all the gimmick, thank you for your video

[@jacobsaylor198]

I just bought one. And this is Just the video I needed!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Nice! I hope it’s able to help 👍

[@InvestBangkokProperty]

@@TheEverydayDad got mine yesterday. Amazing!

[@jespero94]

how is the autofocus on this camera if you are shooting action scenes? Like motocross or cars moving fast? Can it keep the focus good ? :)

[@taiyewlee7816]

Mine just arrived yesterday.

[@ninay7685]

Don t Forget a great fonction, the focus transition (we can programme 3 points and make a follow focus!) great!

[@aaronpk]

Nice tips! I've really gotta get better at setting up shortcuts for the fn buttons on my GH5S!

[@TheEverydayDad]

It’s nice how darn easy it is to change all those custom settings around 👍

[@GaryJahman]

Gotta try this one out one day. Thanks again for the video!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks for the comment! 😁👍

[@HayesTech]

Wow, I didn't realize getting focus in manual focus was so easy on this camera. I understand how hard it is to focus yourself when you are a one man show. But the tips you showed makes this camera look like a great choice again. I've used the app with my G7 and can agree that it's is one of the best camera apps, hands down. Great video Sir and thank you again for another awesome video.

[@chonjacki]

The focus peaking is awesome. I wish all cameras had it. For years I was so scared of manual focus because I wasn't sure if I could trust what my eye was seeing. Focus peaking takes all the guesswork out. I really like the zebra stripes for exposure as well.

[@MforLife]

Another great video from you! Based on your videos, I also buy the GH5! 👍

[@simblethings]

GH5 is life! Love this camera so much, makes creating content so straight forward. So glad I decided on this camera compared to the other options. My biggest tip is probably to use the C1/C2/C3 options to set your most common shooting modes, so you can access them super quick.

[@PostColorGear]

That manual focus trick is the same exact thing I do with my cell phone for my videos. It's an awesome feature.

[@lex6724]

Love your videos keep it up

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much!

[@markattardo]

Good tips TEDD!

[@Chiphtree]

Just bought one bro....great vid as always. Thanks!

[@Chiphtree]

Oh and a little tip....change your shutter angle to 179 and try auto focus!

[@Ronbc000]

Well done, mate 👍

[@riteshtandon8701]

Dont own this camera, can never afford this camera... spending time watching the video coz addicted to the channel... great content man :-)

[@AnkitSharma-xu9kk]

Sure one day you will gonna buy this bad boy.

[@ramymelhem]

I've been using it for 2 months and I'm hooked

[@rhymezgalore]

I just got mine and its a powerhouse. So happy

[@HotRodDave]

I am still learning my gh5. Thanks for the tips

[@tobiasmoeckel]

Focus Transition is my personal (and unique) killer feature on the GH5!!!

[@huypgeek2674]

Thank you thank you. Because of your channel I sold my Sony A7iii for GH5. Panasonic should pay you.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Ha! It’s easy to say good things about good products 👍

[@dougzauha]

Gary, great vid. You always teach me one or two things with each video. I have a question about the touch focus. When in MF mode, when I touch the screen, the screen gets a grey frame around the edge and I can't move the focus point into that grey area. This happens in movie mode as well as A mode. Any idea why or what setting I have wrong. This does not occur when in AFC. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[@timothyawe5103]

Thanks for this video

[@SuperRaven79]

Tip from me: Use the "Miniature"- effect in photo-mode but record video. Similar to your 4K livecropping the camera do the postproduction for you. A timelapse with the miniature effect, i love it!

[@CarineDurand]

Thank you for the tips! Very useful. Maybe I missed something but what is the name of the app on the iPad?

[@mhp3212]

nice to see you enthusiastic, it truly is an amazing camera... but panasonic, would it be possible to have the high resolution mode in a firmware update?

[@shootinglight]

Loving the Fn6 button to focus even when in manual, but what function do you set it to, to make this happen? Many thanks for all the tips and hacks!

[@JapaneseMonster]

Hey man, good video so far. I wanted to mention to you regarding I.S. Lock. I think your lock/stabilization may have become disabled during your demonstration. Your lock is not as steady as it should be. I have tested this and after doing some reading, the GH5 will disable stabilization if too much movement is done when stabilization is enabled. I have found out that if I set a function button to turn on and off stabilization in conjunction to setting a function button for I.S. Lock, when my camera is turned on and I find my composition and start recording, I then turn on stabilization and then I turn on I.S. Lock, it works to perfection. This is a software coding issue that I think Panasonic needs to address so the stabilization is not disabled after too much movement and when it is disabled, you will have no indication of this. All you can do is power cycle the camera to start again.

[@Fragranceroom]

when you use the tap to focus mode. do you have the dial-in af mode then? and that type of autofocus setting? like one area? face track and so on?

[@marcustangent]

Man i think i finally know what camera to buy. Been looking at the canon 90d, sony a7c, fuji xs10 this past few weeks.

[@chophosho5935]

Hello E Dad! You sold me on the GH5. My questions 1. How much longer do you think it will be a relevant youtuber camera? Especially with newer cameras and 8k being the next step? 2. Ive seen the price go down a lot during last 2 years. They seem to drop in steps (probably because of newer lines getting released). Is it good time to buy now? Or is it good to wait a little for the next price drop?

[@panasonicism]

Panasonic Canada had a Christmas sale of $1,000 off. Picked one up at Henry's Camera in Toronto for $1,699 + tax. Happy to switch back to GH series. I will use the a7iii for low light situations. Thanks Panasonic. BTW my first camera was an Omnivision Panasonic VHS back in the late 80's in Kingston, Jamaica.

[@jax1079]

As a GH5 owner and user, I really just watched this to share in your enthusiasm for the GH5. That being said, I really need to get that audio adapter.... Crap, now I have to buy something else. 😂

[@johnkyp18]

I don't normally comment on youtube video but that 4k cropping tip.... thank you!

[@iSpike]

LIKE No 500, G’day Gary, I got my GH5 two days ago and LOVE IT! 📸👌🏻 Thanks for the cool tips, I am using the new “RODE VideoMic NTG” to record the Video and when I have learnt how to drive this beast of a camera I’ll produce a video or two Because if You can figure it out then I can figure it out. ✌🏻

[@JustDavidMinistries]

I use a7iii and a6300 but I’m thinking of getting this GH5 because I’m told it records for a long time. Thank you for this video

[@MountaintopKitchen]

Thanks .. what color settings do you use for your in-studio videos when you are the subject. My G7 tends to have an orangish cast in the skin tones. Thanks!

[@elislindsten3511]

THANK YOU! Tomorrow I´ll by my gh5!

[@jayaprakash8187]

Thank you very much dear ,can you tell me which monitor you are using for gh5 I am planing to buy can you suggest ...

[@sector9films]

Gidday Gary, I'm an everyday Grand Dad from down under in Brisbane Australia and I'm a recent subscriber and a fan of your channel. Just a simple question which I hope has a simple answer, If I'm shooting a row of cars, like a drive by sequence, from the back of a golf buggy, do I set the metering mode from spot to multi metering or not? I mean what I want is everything in the shot to be in focus as much as possible. Look forward to any feedback Cheers Mate John

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

I like my G85, but I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the GH5!!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Both are great but I love the GH5 👍

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

@@TheEverydayDad - Oh yeah!

[@mattlevins6754]

Is there such a thing a longer 4k live crop? Like back and forth on my slider for b cam in an interview.

[@iwayanbaguspurnamasidi7174]

Saving up for this😁

[@TheEverydayDad]

Nice! Hope you enjoy it when you finally get one 👍

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Did you get one?? I love my. LOVE it

[@Mikemeazzy]

Quick question this has been the camera I’ve been wanting for about a year but I want to know if you think the gh5 camera will do well in a night club for promotion videos?

[@gcprost]

The GH5 is a capable with a deep tool set. I have 2 because I shoot a lot of events and I don't have to match the cameras. I knew about the live crop but I never used it. I think I will give it a go. Recently I've been shooting the 6k open gate under the anamorphic settings. It is great, 10 bit 200 mbs and very easy to edit on my computer.

[@themortgageminute6382]

Heck ya let’s do this video!!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Woooo! 😁👍

[@castielvargastv7931]

I also love my gh5 i often think about „upgrading“ to apsc or ff but the apsc lack of a pro body and feel like toys in the hand or apsc/ ff lack the features gh5 has. There is no other cam that gives me the same i get with gh5

[@kevinjack5184]

How do you set it up to focus like that? And when you do 4k cropping is the cropped version still 4k?

[@dyod]

Gh5 owner arrive... My favorite hack for gh5, that 4k kive crop for zooming that alone is the feature i use for establish shot.. ups what is slider btw.. ;)

[@najere8737]

awesome video. i have a g7 and i like it but the unfortunate thing is that i can't use an external monitor along with it. i wanted to ask you can i use an external monitor with the g85 or do i have to upgrade to the gh series to use an external monitor? thx great vid, def saving up for either this or the gh5s

[@castielvargastv7931]

Use the app and use your tablet computer as monitor

[@eggshell565]

Wow some great tips from the pro himself😂

[@eggshell565]

But I just got my a64

[@vjsingh03]

Hey! could you tell me which one is the best VND to use with GH5? especially when used with 25mm 1.7. Thanks.

[@BenMartin101]

Does using full frame lenses on a speedboosted APS-C camera work for pro quality?

[@GamerTagged]

Content kings like The Everyday Dad have been instrumental in helping my decision to go for the GH5. It was between this and the A6600 for that AF.

[@cristiangiraldez3394]

And how's It going? Im with the same doubt, but i'm thinking between the gh5, A6600 and a7III. Hard decission

[@GamerTagged]

@@cristiangiraldez3394 Went for the GH5. Insanely good camera.

[@josephreece7387]

Just bought 2 for multi cam shooting but just noticing that the battery is poor I can't find a Panasonic original coupler.. any ideas where I can find this?

[@jespero94]

how is the autofocus on this camera if you are shooting action scenes? Like motocross or cars moving fast? Can it keep the focus good ? :)

[@WonderAka]

Any tips on low light? I'm thinking of buying the GH5 but i've heard so many things about it's low light capacity and i'm kinda worried

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

I LOVE...My Lumix G7 and I'll be getting the G85, because WHY NOT...and i can use the SAME LEN'S WITH my G7. I DO have a Question, I have the Kit Len's 14-42mm what's the One Lens that allows me to Do the same thing As the 14-42mm? can a 50mm be equivalent?

[@keithvlogs1]

Hey man thanks... I'll tell you a camera that can be better stabilized tho.. Olympus em1 mk ii ;) Thanks for the video, just had to say that.

[@chrisnedbalek2866]

2:20 tap into focus 2:40 use the App 5:00 audio 6:45 IS Lock 8:10 customization 9:26 4k live crop😮

[@ReinhardBiller]

BUT you don't get the parallax effect when using live crop. ;)

[@OzzieTech]

Some great tips and like you I love my GH5 and it just keeps getting better. I love the support Panasonic are giving it and the G9. I also love the Sigma 1.4 16mm lens that you recommended its my go to lens now. Never really played with the 4K live cropping but will be more after watching your video :)

[@brianroberge4226]

I wonder how kit lenses compare between the g85 and the GH5. The latter is so much more expensive.

[@xd_not_slim_shady_yt8899]

Nice

[@TheEverydayDad]

Hope it helps 😁👍

[@peterhitchcock3486]

What is the app that allows you to hook up a Gh5 to an iPad?

[@Benny47991]

I am learning how to use my Gh5. I can’t find the find the settings for tape the screen - please could you help me?

[@simon1432]

Same here, it doesn't work.

[@RalphVentura]

What are your thoughts on the new g9 firmware update??? Would you say it’s a more worthwhile camera for hybrids shooter? Plus it’s cheaper haha 😂

[@triliner254]

Probably the G9 is better for a hybrid shooter. But if you're purely into filmmaking the GH5 is still King.

[@iPodKingCarter]

which sigma lens has the best autofocus with the gh5?

[@TheEverydayDad]

Nothing really has great autofocus in a way that I’d use it. I love the sigma 16mm and use the app or the camera to control the focus.

[@iPodKingCarter]

The Everyday Dad I have the sigma 18-35 lens with the speedbooster but it haunts so much, I also have the native 12-35 lens and it’s to grainy

[@algmail6177]

Been trying to decide between the G9 and GH5. Considering the new firmware update, which is best?

[@TheEverydayDad]

For me even after the update the GH5 is still on top for one reason. The XLR adapter doesn’t work with the G9.

[@renstarhurst3302]

Is that the Atomos Ninja V Recorder/Monitor? It records ProRes 4K uncompressed its a beast, should have mentioned it. Since it's in almost in ever shot... A little weird...I use it with the GH5 I never use the GH5 internal recording. Now I have a perfect camera.

[@andrewfranklin4259]

Are you sponsored by Panasonic yet? They should be giving you money. I alone have 3 Lumix cameras and that is in part because of your videos.

[@danielmessier4903]

@The Everyday Dad why don't you push and pull focus by rotating the lense like most filmmaker s do?

[@TheEverydayDad]

I’m not a filmmaker?

[@danielmessier4903]

@@TheEverydayDad yes that's why I'm asking!!

[@TheEverydayDad]

I’m saying I’m not a filmmaker so I don’t do what filmmakers do.

[@zerofoxgiven666]

the Touch focus doesnt work when recording in mp4 LPCM...

[@jointhetable2941]

Which app is that? Panasonic LUMIX Sync or Panasonic Image App?

[@comicbookbuddy7479]

Does this also work for the GH5S?

[@rudolfabelin383]

I have a question. The app you talk about, is that the Panasonic Image App?

[@castielvargastv7931]

Rudolf Abelin ja it is

[@rudolfabelin383]

@@castielvargastv7931Thanks!

[@AgentFitz]

Did I miss something? Your secondary camera is the A7iii now. I thought you were using the Z6 in place of the Sony.

[@anmolVideography1]

hlw sir. Can u plz send me one used but good lens for gh5 in nepal? i will pay u for that sir

[@ruff1draft]

The Panasonic GH5 The Panasonic GH5S The Panasonic S1H And The Panasonic S1 are on my four year plan camera buying list.

[@biscuitthecat3316]

Scared the GH6 going to drop the moment I buy one.

[@castielvargastv7931]

I own gh5 and i really wonder what the gh6 will be like

[@renstarhurst3302]

@@castielvargastv7931 S1H is available and the GH5 is still relevant, don't chase that rabbit.

[@JamieFenn]

Personally I feel like the 4k live crop is kinda gimmicky. Totally possible to do in post..

[@castielvargastv7931]

Jamie Fenn but you have to do it in post.. this is the point

[@felixramirez]

GH5 or S1H? Which one if money is not an issue?

[@JERA_-uh3kz]

What should I get canon 90d or GH5? Need answer

[@I5H78]

Rent them both if possible, nobody else but you yourself knows what you find important in a camera

[@samhayslip3031]

What is the app called tho

[@OcheaNen]

Were you using an adapter for sigma 16 on GH5?

[@TheEverydayDad]

No it’s an MFT lens

[@xraydog2011]

Version 2.6 actually makes the autofocus reliable

[@oldguydiscgolf9631]

I wonder what TED would recommend to someone who has nothing ... the GH5 or the A6400??? Interesting? Maybe? :) Thanks TED.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thats tough, do you want good autofocus? Then go A6400, if you can deal without having good autofocus go with the GH5 its better at everything else.

[@oldguydiscgolf9631]

@@TheEverydayDad I already own an A6400, have for months (thanks to your reviews mostly) ... am completely satisfied with it ... knowing how much you love the GH5 though, and how much I value your opinion ... I thought it was good food for thought. Merry Christmas!

[@Princeton_James]

I have an a6600 and G9. I agree. Sony slays everything in the autofocus department. Lowlight will also be a little better. Mft vs APS-C sensor. If I really had to have 1 it would probably be the G9. Way better IS, better glass, better grip, other than the occasional hunting the video is excellent.

[@zacredacted2137]

Can you fill me in on the Ted v. Gary mythology? I’m newish to the channel and I honestly can figure out what his name is. Thanks!

[@oldguydiscgolf9631]

@@zacredacted2137 TED is an acronym for "The Everyday Dad" ... Gary is his name.

[@PSKSJ]

Nobody: Not even the subscribers: Everyday Dad in every video: This is my favorite camera

[@TheSeanBampton]

Instead of spending $380 on the XLR adapter which still doesn't give you a mic, why not buy a Røde Videomic Pro+ for roughly the same price which gives you outstanding audio and freedom of movement with less weight and space.

[@PhueLeeMedia]

Video about GH6 Review 2022!!!

[@Taiwaneverything]

outch, didn't know that the AF also works in MF, have unnecessarily switched between AF and MF thousands of times... ha ha