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Panasonic GH5S GH5 S, 4K Video Edition
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  • IronFilmIronFilm

    If I recall correctly, GH1 and GH2 both had a multi aspect ratio sensor, but the GH3/GH4/GH5 did not? And now the GH5S returns with a multi aspect ratio sensor, so the GH5S would have the same field of view in 16:9 shooting as the GH1/GH2 had?

  • DrDaveDrDave

    Now that this camera has been out for awhile, anyone have a feeling for how much sharper is the GH5 in real world?

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    The chances stay very good that Panasonic will release a new firmware update for the G9-GH5-GH5s at Photokina.

    Firmware main purpose can be paid option.

  • IronFilmIronFilm

    Price drop! Amazon is selling the GH5S for slightly over $2K:

    https://www.amazon.com/Mirrorless-Sensitivity-Multi-Aspect-Megapixels-DC-GH5S/dp/B078J119BC/

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    New firmware coming

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  • HillTop1HillTop1

    With this video, I learn two things;

    1) Panasonic is aware they are a laughing stock of their shitty video AF

    2) The new firmware update will definitely give me an idea of how serious they will take video AF on the FF line if their claim of AI with AF will hold any merits or just some usual sales gimmick.

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • CapionStudioCapionStudio

    GH5S in reverse motion. GH5 in forward motion.

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • CapionStudioCapionStudio

    Shot all handheld with the powerful GH5S in 4K 60P DCI 10 Bit Pro Res LT to the Atomos Shogun Inferno. Captured in V-Log L and color converted to the Alexa Color Science with the Emotive GHAlex(a) process. This resulted in soft, pastel like coloring, and a smooth highlight roll off in the specular highlights. The grading is imperfect due to time constraints, but should serve as a testament to what these cameras are capable of!

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

    Comparison with Alexa Mini

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    New firmware - v1.3

    • Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH. (H-X1025) digital interchangeable lens.
      • Smooth aperture control is available during video recording.
      • [Aperture Ring Increment] has been added with which users can choose the control method of the aperture ring from [SMOOTH] or [1/3EV] in photo shooting.
    • Improved compatibility with the Panasonic Remote Shutter DMW-RS2.
      • The video REC switch on the Remote Shutter can be disabled in the camera's custom menu.
    • Improved operational stability
      • There were cases where the exposure was not correct when recording in Creative Video Mode. This bug has been fixed.
      • There were cases where the headphone volume did not change in real time when [Headphone Volume] registered in "My Menu" has been changed. This bug has been fixed.

    https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

    B-camera for Panasonic EVA-1

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S, $1998

    Note that Adorama provides various free accessories kits.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Sensor used - Sony IMX299CJK CIS

    https://www.techinsights.com/products/def-1802-802?ReportKey=DEF-1802-802

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Panasonic will launch a new major firmware update for the GH5 / GH5S / G9 cameras. No info yet about the possible improvements…

    Small rumors are that we can see external raw recording via HDMI using Atomos recorders.

    Internal ProRes RAW most probably wont happen.

  • AKEDAKED

    All the new firmware update features for the S1/S1R, the GH5 and GH5s and G9 you can find here:

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    GH5 Firmware Version 2.6 / GH5S Firmware Version 1.4 / G9 Firmware Version 2.0 Upcoming

    Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters (All)

    Ability to use Profoto wireless transmitters "Air Remote TTL-O/P" and "Profoto Connect-O/P." All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

    Improved AF performance

    For GH5S and G9

    [Animal Detect] has been added to AF mode. Utilizing Advanced AI Technology, animals, including cats, dogs and birds, can be detected in addition to humans. The focus frame is automatically set on the target subject by analyzing the size and position of the target subject in the viewing image. The camera continues tracking these subjects even when they turn their back to the camera.It is possible to switch the subject to focus on by pressing the joystick in [Face/Eye/Body/Animal Detect] mode.

    All

    [AF-ON: Near Shift] and [AF-ON: Far Shift] functions have been added. [AF-ON: Near Shift] preferably focuses on a subject nearby while [AF-ON: Far Shift] preferably focuses on a subject far away.

    A Focus Peaking function is available in MF and any AF modes.

    Continuous AF capability is available on the live view screen in Creative Video mode or in other video recording modes when the video recording area is displayed.

    Enhanced video functions for G9

    • 4K 30p/25p 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording is supported.
    • 4K 60p/50p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output is supported.
    • Luminance level for 10-bit video is supported.
    • VFR (Variable Frame Rate) shooting is supported (FHD 2-180 fps/4K 2-60 fps).
    • HDR video recording is supported.
    • V-Log L recording and Waveform Monitor (WFM) are available with the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately).

    Other major improvements

    All

    • [AWBw] has been added to WB mode.
    • [Highlight Weighted] has been added to [Metering mode].
    • [Exposure Offset Adjust] has been added to the Custom menu, which enables the user to adjust the standard exposure value for all metering modes.
    • [0.5SEC] has been added for an option of [Duration Time (photo)] in [Auto Review].
    • AE can be locked with the [AF/AE LOCK] button when ISO Auto is set in M mode.
    • [MODE1] has been added to the Live View Boost function, which increases the frame rate for smooth image displays to enable easier manual focusing.

    G9

    • [MODE2] has been added to High Resolution mode, which reduces the subject's motion blur.

    For more details of the update program, please refer to the firmware update information page of each model to be released on November 19, 2019.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Firmware v1.4 released

    1. Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters
      • Profoto wireless transmitters "Air Remote TTL-O" and "Profoto Connect-O" can be used.
      • All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
    2. Improved AF performance
      • [Animal Detect.] has been added to AF mode.
      • [AF-ON: Near Shift] and [AF-ON: Far Shift] functions have been added. [AF-ON: Near Shift] preferably focuses on a subject nearby while [AF-ON: Far Shift] preferably focuses on a subject far away.
      • Focus Peaking function is available in any AF mode.
      • It is possible to set continuous AF on the live view screen in Creative Video mode or in other video recording mode when the video recording area is displayed.
    3. Other added functions
      • [AWBw] has been added to WB mode.
      • [Highlight Weighted] has been added to metering mode.
      • [Exposure Offset Adjust.] has been added to Custom menu, which enables adjustment of the standard exposure value for all metering modes.
      • [0.5SEC] has been added for an option of [Duration Time (photo)] in [Auto Review].
    4. Other improvements
      • AE can be locked with the [AF/AE LOCK] button when ISO Auto is set in M mode.
      • [MODE1] has been added to the Live View Boost function, which increases the frame rate for smooth image display to enable easier manual focusing.
    5. Improved operational stability
      • There were cases where Backup Recording using the Double Card Slot Function stopped during writing. This bug has been fixed.
      • AF operation following the pressing of [AF-ON] in MF mode was unstable when the LVF Frame Rate was at 120 fps and the camera was under dim lighting. This bug has been fixed.
      • There were cases where the images shot vertically did not rotate on playback. This bug has been fixed.

    https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Firmware v1.4 released

    Picture freeze may occur at burst recording using an external flash when camera is set to AFC/AFF and LVF frame rate 120fps, has been improved.

    https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html

  • alvaroalvaro

    This is a small test grading v-log using the official Arri Alexa Log to Rec709 Lut (no color space conversion applied).

    It has been a surprise that it suits really well with the Gh5s V-log clips (better than the Panasonic VLog Lut to my taste), and it is a very good starting point to grading. I was thinking in buying the Emotive Color Ghalex S Lut, but I haven´t seen any samples yet, so I decided to try the official Arri lut included in Davinci just to try what happened and I am really happy with this first test with sun light.

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

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