@mpgxsvcd The difference is unlimited-duration 4K recording on the GH4R, whereas the GH4 is limited to 29:59 because the EU classifies video recording devices as 30min+, and add'l tariffs apply.

@driftwood

Is a USA GH4 with the new firmware and Vlog the same thing as a GH4R?

LUMIX DMC-GH4R

The LUMIX DMC-GH4R comes in response to growing demand from the film production industry. The photo/video hybrid now offers unlimited 4K recording (Cinema 4K: 4096x2160 / 24 fps and QFHD 4K: 3840x2160 / up to 30 fps in MOV/MP4) and V-Log L video capability, in addition to the high performance and functionality synonymous with Panasonic’s range of LUMIX G-CSC cameras. The GH4R will be available from 7th September 2015 and will RRP at £1199.

V-Log L is also available to existing LUMIX DMC-GH4 users, via a paid software upgrade. By purchasing the DMW-SFU1 Upgrade Software Key and updating the camera’s firmware to version 2.3, users of the original LUMIX DMC-GH4 can also enjoy the benefits of V-Log L functionality for a one off cost of £79.

Yes nice. The opening shot looked like the opening of Gladiator with Russel Crowe :-)

Hey there, shot with gh4, 25mm panaleica. most of the time 60fps. natural -3,- 5,- 5, 0,0. color correction with davinci resolve.

@_gl agreed thanks for the advise. The GH4 Converter Lut and James Miller DeLut really smoked out the blacks so I picked the middle ground for crushing. 0:40 however is underexposed and resulted in either bringing up the exposure and smoking out the blacks further or crushing them. This is a good example of what an under exposure can do with this process of "log" shooting.

Also just so everyone is clear this is not my cup of tea for shooting/coloring. Please refer to "Image & Color" for a more accurate depiction of our processing. This was a test utilizing the EOSHD Log converter, and still playing with it. I never use LUTs and always build our grades from the ground up. Slight learning curve but interesting to play with! Give the EOSHD Converter and James Miller DeLuts a look and many happy shooting to you all!

I don't shoot with a GH4 (had GH2s though), but I agree the crushing is bad. If shadows can't be recovered better than that, it's OK as a look, but not general-purpose.

@mrbill

Our monitors are properly calibrated and I typically grade with scopes in mind. Please refer to the video description on vimeo regarding blacks in post. Thanks for watching!

An interesting way of creating the GH4 into a Canon 1D C Log profile for greater LUT compatibility and smoother tonality in shadows / highlight roll off.

Associated Links: eoshd.com/2015/08/gh4-log-converter-lut/

Has there been a firmware update that allows you to view in anamorphic mode 4:3 on an external monitor without having to buy the Atomos Shogun? I just got my SmallHD AC7 and found out I could not view my image in the anamorphic mode unless I switch it to 10 bit 422 which doesn't do internal recording. The camera should be able to view the image in anamorphic mode on an external monitor and record internally. Shoot it can do with 16:9 and 1.9:1

@nobbystylus I'd say those second two look good. The first two have that yellow skin cast. A user over at EOSHD Inazuma created a LUT that neutralizes that yellow and orange cast. I've had great success with it in Neutral and Portrait profiles. It may work in Cine D as well. I'd be curious to see. http://sebcastilho.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Inazumas_Panny_LUTs.zip

Are those images graded?