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Panasonic G80 / G85 / G8 4K 5-axis stab magnesium monster
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  • GrimorGrimor

    @yiannis_zach http://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/21080-due-to-the-metabones-not-fitting-on-to-the-g80/#comment-169069

  • yiannis_zachyiannis_zach

    anyone can confirm that works fine on it both the Metabones XL (0.64x) & T (0.71x) SpeedBoosters? Thanks in advance!

  • DrDaveDrDave

    @tylerknight I think you are right--I saw a couple more tests that looked as good at several focal lengths.

  • tylerknighttylerknight

    Really cool feature @vesku thanks for pointing that out!!

  • VeskuVesku

    Does G85 users know that pressing some FN button 2 seconds you can assign a menu item directly. Or check what it is.

    I must test if my GH4 works the same way. -edit NOPE.

  • tylerknighttylerknight

    @drdave The issue has been completely fixed! I'm assuming you're referring to the video of the handheld 100-400mm at 400mm.

    The GX85 shows the same as the g85 at that focal length for video when handheld. That's an insane expectation to be able to shoot handheld at that focal length!

  • DrDaveDrDave

    So, in other words, Panasonic have almost but not quite fixed the problem that the previous camera does not have.

  • tylerknighttylerknight

    @scot

    I bought the kit, because as much as I love my 12-35, I feel the reach isn't quite enough. The 60mm reach is a really nice bit of extra zoom when you're walking around. Having the weather sealing is definitely a bonus too as I'm used to it with my 12-35. I would say the IQ is quite incredible actually! I have the MKI version of the 14-140 and it is quite soft through the range especially at the zoom, but having tried the MKII, I know it is quite sharp all the way through so it really depends what sort of range you're looking for.

  • ScotScot

    I have a question for those who purchased the G85 with the 12-60 f3.5-5.6 who might also have the 14-140 f3.5-5.6. Do you feel the 12-60 has an IQ advantage over the 14-140? I ask because even though there is a wide advantage and weather sealing without an IQ advantage I will probably sell the 12-60 to put money towards faster primes. If it had been at least f4 thru it's zoom range I would be more inclined to keep it. What do you think? I should add I have the Lumix 12-35 f 2.8 and the Olympus 9-18 already.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Would that help with the z-axis issues when walking you sometimes get with handheld gimbals?

    What exact issues? Bumping from steps?

    In this case you need to think if few millimeter movement of sensor can fix few centimeters bump (for untrained person).

  • smoke23smoke23

    What about using the G8 with a gimbal in combination with IBIS turned on? Would that help with the z-axis issues when walking you sometimes get with handheld gimbals?

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    The firmware update was to correct the visible recoil or bounce-back effect that happens in video mode when panning the camera. I’ve now shot more video with the camera and there is an improvement with the updated 12-60mm kit lens and at common video panning speeds many would struggle to spot it. However, as you can see from the video above, the problem persists with the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 lens. The narrow angle of view of this lens makes any movement much more obvious.

    From 43rumors.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    G7 + Gimbal is great that being said Gimbals are kind of a nuisance to work with IMO especially with G7 as battery changing requires removal of camera and rebalancing

    By idea it must not need any rebalancing. Remove camera with QR plate with market distance, change battery, install at same position. Few seconds.

  • ScotScot

    @yskunto G7 + Gimbal is great that being said Gimbals are kind of a nuisance to work with IMO especially with G7 as battery changing requires removal of camera and rebalancing. There are things they can do like make shift jib when Mounted on a monopod which is great. If I were you I'd spend the money for the IBIS it can do much of what a Gimbal can and doesn't get in the way to do it. Than save for a Gimbal for those special things they can do or rent when necessary.

  • yskuntoyskunto

    @Grimor will you dump the gimbal for dual IS 2 only for works or you feel G7 + a gimbal is a better option in order to have nice stabilized footage?

    I am calculating a G7 + a gimbal vs G8 because both will cost the same amount of money to upgrade from old GH.
  • GrimorGrimor

    For ocasional handheld shoots is a great improvement. Gimbal + IBIS could be killer combination!

  • yskuntoyskunto

    My questions might dumb, but I really curious about what other people tought about.

    After most of you have sufficient experience with Lumix G8, do you feel that dual IS 2 reduces the need of a gimbal or a glidecam? In what occasion do you feel that a kind of stabilization is still required? Thanks
  • tylerknighttylerknight

    Just went outside a tested a few lenses.

    A manual focus vintage lens to test ONLY sensor stab, the 12-60 kit lens with Dual IS 2, and the 12-35 f2.8 to test Dual IS

    Shot in 4K 24p 1/50th Exported in 1080p

  • liorkliork

    First test online with the new firmware:

  • GrimorGrimor

    Updated too! and working fine. (But my opinion in this area is not so valid because the isue was not so bad to me before.)

  • tylerknighttylerknight

    The new firmware is AMAZING.

    It completely fixes the issues that users were experiencing before and I have spent the morning out shooting with it in various scenarios. It is noticeably better than the GX85 which was already amazing on its own, but the Dual IS 2 is definitely a step forward from that after the update.

    I'm looking forward to getting out shooting more with it and posting the results! The G85 is back in the lead!!

  • adamquesadaadamquesada

    Agreed, the 1.1 fw fixes the video stab issue (tested on voigtlander 25mm).

  • GrimorGrimor

    Bravo!!

  • ncortinhalncortinhal

    Just updated my G80 and it's fine, no more jerky jumps on pans ( horizontal and diagonal), and it still feels steady when not moving. Tried with 12-60 I.S.2 and 14-140 MegaOIS lenses. Well done Panasonic.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Firmware structure

    GX8

    • loader1
    • loader2
    • loader3
    • program
    • storage
    • postboot1
    • postboot2
    • postboot3
    • postboot4
    • postboot5
    • dram_sleep
    • eep_ow_a
    • eep_ow_b
    • eep_adjfix
    • music
    • osdover
    • osddata
    • koutei_kao
    • avchd_info
    • eep_net_a
    • eep_net_b
    • focus_selec
    • dummy

    GX85 aka MC262

    • loader1
    • loader2
    • loader3
    • program
    • storage
    • postboot1
    • postboot2
    • postboot3
    • postboot4
    • postboot5
    • dram_sleep
    • eep_ow_a
    • eep_ow_b
    • eep_adjfix
    • music
    • osdover
    • osddata
    • koutei_kao
    • avchd_info
    • eep_net_a
    • eep_net_b
    • apu_boot
    • apu_inst
    • usbcharge
    • focus_selec

    G85 aka MC361

    • loader1
    • loader2
    • loader3
    • program
    • storage
    • postboot1
    • postboot2
    • postboot3
    • postboot4
    • postboot5
    • dram_sleep
    • eep_ow_a
    • eep_ow_b
    • eep_adjfix
    • music
    • osdover
    • osddata
    • koutei_kao
    • avchd_info
    • eep_net_a
    • eep_net_b
    • apu_boot
    • apu_inst
    • focus_selec

    Quite clear that it is almost same LSI with firmware NAND memory being double of that of GH4,

    G85 and GX85 are being extremely close.

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