How interested are you in a GH6 anymore?

[ahalpert]

C300 MKIII claims 16 stops - Cinema5D measured it at 12.8 (vs. 14 for Alexa) - and it's an APS-C sensor. they have GH-5 at 10.7. One thinks that a V-log with noise suppression could get another stop. And another stop with the Dual Gain.

Sensor size (pixel size) has no bearing on dynamic range at base ISO with moderate or large size pixels https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/201...atters-part-2/

[Ron Evans]

I think if the GH5 had only been good at one thing it would be easier to look for improvements. But it is still good at lots of things which makes it much harder to look for improvements because they tend to be application specific not general. It still has the best image stabilization combination with Dual IS lenses. So the first thing it could improve is AF because that may be needed hand held and exploit its IS. Don't think we will see that? For my application do not need either IS or AF but would like RAW to make post easier. I have Ninja V so ProRes RAW would be great though BRAW would be fine too just need to buy a VIdeo Assist 12G. A firmware update to either GH5 or GH5S for RAW would also be great and would almost satisfy all my needs. 8K RAW would be icing on cake !

[DLD]

Sensor size (pixel size) has no bearing on dynamic range at base ISO with moderate or large size pixels https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/201...atters-part-2/

Dynamic range and image noise: Larger sensors contain larger photosites, which increase the camera's dynamic range and decrease image noise. Dynamic range is the maximum difference between a photo's lightest and darkest tones, so a greater range is a positive attribute. Image noise is random specks of brightness or color, so less image noise is also a positive characteristic.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles...camera-sensors

There's Roger. Then there's Annie Leibovitz.

[Bassman2003]

The article by Roger is almost 10 years old. I would like to see how this latest round of cameras like the R5 & A1 fare as it seems large strides have been made.

[ahalpert]

https://www.masterclass.com/articles...camera-sensors

There's Roger. Then there's Annie Leibovitz.

As far as I know, annie leibovitz is not a Gearhead or a techie. What shes saying about dynamic range is true only at high iso's, which is why we consider larger pixels to have higher usable ISO. Because the dynamic range is higher ie the noise floor is lower at higher isos. Anyway roger tested it. It's not a theoretical conclusion, its measured

[Jaime Valles]

To answer the original question posted...

No, I'm no longer interested in a GH6. I moved from GH4 and GH3 cameras to Canon cameras almost 5 years ago and now have a C70 and an XF705 and couldn't really be happier. DPAF and Canon color science are everything I need right now.

[JonsMovies]

Why did Panny not simply put the GH5s sensor with IBIS into a new GH6? Port the software from the S5 as they seem to be doing with this GH5mkii and you'd have a solid enough marketable camera. Instead they're releasing a same sensor, same everything "upgrade"... it's utterly baffling to me as a decade long loyalist to the GH series.

[Rolf Silber]

Why did Panny not simply put the GH5s sensor with IBIS into a new GH6? Port the software from the S5 as they seem to be doing with this GH5mkii and you'd have a solid enough marketable camera. Instead they're releasing a same sensor, same everything "upgrade"... it's utterly baffling to me as a decade long loyalist to the GH series.

Same here. Bought a BGH1 - along my other Pannys - for special use. Nice for the price - but I hoped the next thing from Panasonic would be... erm... a „next thing“. Now this? Am a bit befuddled.

[nogohome]

So to the "still interested" people: Panasonic is announcing "new GH series cameras" on may 25th via a live Youtube thing: https://shop.panasonic.com/lumix-live

[filmguy123]

Press release today, event coming 5/25:

"We are committed to further enhancing the G Series lineup and performance of conventional Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and lenses to meet the continuous demands of creators who value the strong advantage that only MFT can offer."

Sounds like the following was communicated:

1. GH5II definitely coming soon
2. New zoom lens (something to match the 10-25)
3. GH6 development announcement

https://www.43rumors.com/from-the-gh...s-too-and-gh6/

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Sounds like what I was hoping for - an announcement that they don't see the m2 as the successor, but as a stop on the road to what's coming next. Glad to see they will be talking on the GH6 and curious how that will be. Also encouraging that they are developing a new zoom to match the impressive 10-25.

[Bassman2003]

I will not be a fan if the GH6 details are sketchy and far away but it is what it is. If they had just put IBIS in the GH5s I would not care as much!

[ahalpert]

All in all it sounds pretty promising, honestly

[stoneinapond]

I'll go out on a limb. The GH5mkII is an amalgam of the GH5 and G9 for the ultimate 43 hybrid. The GH6 will then sit atop of the Lumix line and will bring some far reaching features.

[Bassman2003]

Sounds plausible.

[hojomo]

I'll go out on a limb. The GH5mkII is an amalgam of the GH5 and G9 for the ultimate 43 hybrid. The GH6 will then sit atop of the Lumix line and will bring some far reaching features.

this makes sense & I hope the GH6 is a S35 sensor that can do 2K/4K S8/S16. Even better Panny ditch the mount altogether and make it L-mount + adaptor (maybe not possible)