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bad micro HDMI port on GH4
  • badhussarbadhussar

    Tried plugging in a Zacuto EVF today, No signal to the monitor. tried a few other monitors and several cables...still nothing.

    I've never used the port before either.

    Anyone have experience with a bad HDMI port on their GH4's?

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  • StudioDCCreativeStudioDCCreative

    If you have your HDMI output set to 4K instead of 1080p it's possible that might be the problem, as many monitors and EVF's can't receive a 4K HDMI signal. Check that your HDMI out is 1080p, and also check that you are in creative movie mode or one of the video modes. Sometimes I don't see HDMI output in photo modes.

  • mrbillmrbill

    Did you upgrade to the latest firmware?

  • badhussarbadhussar

    update: I ordered a new micro hdmi. gonna see if that helps.

    firmware-wise i'm on 2.0

  • badhussarbadhussar

    update 2: no dice on either count. looks like i have a bad hdmi port.

    any advice on whom to contact for repair? or if its even worth it?

    Thanks J-P

  • nobbystylusnobbystylus

    They are notoriously weak. I've had to send my camera back and now I treat it very carefully when using it with my external monitor.

  • badhussarbadhussar

    Hey nobbystylus Where did you send your camera? And what was the turnaround approx?

  • nobbystylusnobbystylus

    I'm in the UK and it went back to the panasonic centre near Gatwick in Sussex. It took about 9 days. It drove me mad waiting for it but they did it within warranty. Still the HDMI port feels pretty weak to me and if I'm on a shoot using a monitor I black tack the connection as well as use an HDMI lock on my cage.

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