GH4 Panasonic GH5 coming in 2017
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NorBro
Major Contributor
The B&H product description says only 1 battery, but that could be wrong:
"Extend shooting time and enjoy a more comfortable grip with vertical compositions with the Panasonic DMW-BGGH5 Battery Grip for the Lumix DC-GH5 mirrorless camera. It holds a DMW-BLF19 battery in addition to the one stored in the camera body, effectively doubling the battery life. Also, it offers a vertical position shutter release button as well as standard control buttons to make operation much smoother in portrait orientation. Additionally, it is splashproof, dustproof, and freezeproof to 14°F, which matches the durability of the camera."
"Extend shooting time and enjoy a more comfortable grip with vertical compositions with the Panasonic DMW-BGGH5 Battery Grip for the Lumix DC-GH5 mirrorless camera. It holds a DMW-BLF19 battery in addition to the one stored in the camera body, effectively doubling the battery life. Also, it offers a vertical position shutter release button as well as standard control buttons to make operation much smoother in portrait orientation. Additionally, it is splashproof, dustproof, and freezeproof to 14°F, which matches the durability of the camera."
Because it costs a lot more than the GH4 grip does, I figured that it has to do something different than the old grip. Being able to store 2 batteries would be one reason for the higher price.
visceralpsyche
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On the bright side, it seems like Leeming LUT One for V-Log L works well with the GH5 footage 
The 8bit 4:2:0 of the 60p clips still shows color macroblocking errors (especially on the girl's face closeup), but they seem to be reduced a bit, which may point to a better encoder in camera. Apologies for the big files but I didn't want to compress the results! (and be sure to download the PNG files as your browser may be downsampling them to 8bit, showing blocking where there is none in the originals)
Cheers,
Paul
The 8bit 4:2:0 of the 60p clips still shows color macroblocking errors (especially on the girl's face closeup), but they seem to be reduced a bit, which may point to a better encoder in camera. Apologies for the big files but I didn't want to compress the results! (and be sure to download the PNG files as your browser may be downsampling them to 8bit, showing blocking where there is none in the originals)
Cheers,
Paul
pulpfiction007
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Looks great on my screen!
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pulpfiction007
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Look forward to seeing a detailed list of video specs that come with the initial release before firmware, beyond what we know now, which is 4K gets a 10 bit 4:2:2 option up to 30 fps and only 8 bit 4:2:0 at 60fps, HD is 8 bit 4:2:0, etc
Like will the HD options essentially(other than higher frame rate) be the same as the GH4 before the firmware? I want a FULL spec sheet damn it, lol
Like will the HD options essentially(other than higher frame rate) be the same as the GH4 before the firmware? I want a FULL spec sheet damn it, lol
ozmorphasis
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Does it magnify for focus while recording?
filmguy123
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It's very compelling given the overall package. I would have very much liked another stop of DR and another "true" stop of lowlight. 4k 60p 10b422 @ 400mpbs would be huge, and is still possible if they open it up.
I think it has to be factored in that the camera is very easy to work with, and has the potential to be incredibly lightweight when used with the right gear. All of these factors bring down the overall cost of production. For $3600 you could have the GH5, new 12-35mm lens, and the Zhiyun Crane. Payload of 2.2lbs on a great gimbal that you can handle all day as a one man band, without need for any external recorder because you are already 10-bit 4:2:2 internal even in 4K. Shooting on super cheap batteries (buy a few packs of Wasabi batteries and you could never charge once for a week, and keep a bag of batteries with you in a remote location). The new AF abilities open up doors only otherwise possible on the canon C300 mkII. 180fps lets you play against the Sony FS7.
There's something better about every other camera. The A7S, FS7, VaricamLT, etc. But when you consider the entire package - the ease of use, the workflow, the lightweight nature, the way it brings down the total cost of production (in terms of energy expenditure, crew needed, grade of stabilization gear needed, etc.) for how close the footage comes in quality to other systems...
Well, it's very compelling.
I think it has to be factored in that the camera is very easy to work with, and has the potential to be incredibly lightweight when used with the right gear. All of these factors bring down the overall cost of production. For $3600 you could have the GH5, new 12-35mm lens, and the Zhiyun Crane. Payload of 2.2lbs on a great gimbal that you can handle all day as a one man band, without need for any external recorder because you are already 10-bit 4:2:2 internal even in 4K. Shooting on super cheap batteries (buy a few packs of Wasabi batteries and you could never charge once for a week, and keep a bag of batteries with you in a remote location). The new AF abilities open up doors only otherwise possible on the canon C300 mkII. 180fps lets you play against the Sony FS7.
There's something better about every other camera. The A7S, FS7, VaricamLT, etc. But when you consider the entire package - the ease of use, the workflow, the lightweight nature, the way it brings down the total cost of production (in terms of energy expenditure, crew needed, grade of stabilization gear needed, etc.) for how close the footage comes in quality to other systems...
Well, it's very compelling.
Thomas Smet
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10bit footage does not currently work in BMD Fusion. The 8bit files do work. The 10bit files will have to be converted to another format before bringing them into Fusion for any comp work.
Still an advantage left to using an external recorder. You will have footage that actually works in a wide range of applications.
Still an advantage left to using an external recorder. You will have footage that actually works in a wide range of applications.
This often happens when a new camera comes out and all the common NLE software has to be updated to support the new format, so it does not surprise me.
Batutta
Major Contributor
These all import fine in FCP X, although the 10 bit stutters on playback on my system (i5, gtx970 4GB, 16gb ram). The 10-bit VLOG grades like a dream.
joe12south
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Looking back on my wishlist from September - http://blog.josephmoore.name/2016/09/22/realistic-gh5-wishlist/ - I'm amazed at how many boxes Panny managed to check. In some cases even exceeding expectations.
While I had really hoped for more dramatic PQ improvements, the sum total of what the GH5 delivers is truly impressive. And that's what the GH line has always been about...much more than one feature or one spec, it's a well thought-out platform that combines features and ergonomics that "just work" day in and day out.
Kudos Panasonic!
While I had really hoped for more dramatic PQ improvements, the sum total of what the GH5 delivers is truly impressive. And that's what the GH line has always been about...much more than one feature or one spec, it's a well thought-out platform that combines features and ergonomics that "just work" day in and day out.
Kudos Panasonic!
Matt Gottshalk
Resident Preditor
joe12south
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Does that include variable frame rates?
