GH5 Panasonic camera, from anticipation to love or hate

jleo

History Channel Documentary Feature shot with GH5

DrDave

The last time we used one in the Netherlands, we switched from 25p to 23.976. But AFAIK there are other variations besides Europe and US--so double check if you need a specific frame rate.

valdi99

Thank you Dr Dave. And how about regions? I mean is every GH5 switchable from PAL to NTSC and back?

DrDave

K is kit, B is black. Not sure about the L....tempted to say with a Leica lens but no idea.

valdi99

Guys, whats the difference between Lumix names, like DC-GH5L, DC-GH5EB-K, GH5K and so on..?

MikeLinn

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera, $1297

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Firmware v2.6 released

Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters

Profoto wireless transmitters "Air Remote TTL-O/P" and "Profoto Connect-O/P" can be used.

All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

Improved AF performance

[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.

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].

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.

Improved operational stability

There were cases where Backup Recording using the Double Card Slot Function stopped during writing. This bug has been fixed.

There were cases where the images shot vertically did not rotate on playback. This bug has been fixed.

Operational stability of image stabilizer has been improved. (When [Image Stabilizer] > [E-Stabilization(Video)] and [Boost I.S.(Video)] is ON. ).

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

Energy80s

I suppose a free full log profile would have been useful, but as I don't use autofocus, the new AF modes wouldn't have made any difference to me anyway.

Energy80s

Also if a GH6 is due, they won't want to give away too many new features to existing GH5 owners.

PauloTeixeira

Maybe the reason the GH5 isn't getting everything is because of a hardware limitation. The G9 and GH5s is a bit newer.

The "AF-ON: Near Shift" feature would have definitely came in handy for a shoot I was tasked to do last month.

filthy

Can anyone recommend a good electronic adapter for GH5 that works with EF mount lenses and doesn't have the speed booster glass? Looking for just a straight adapter that can communicate with the lens and still autofocus (at least in photo mode). Picked up the Viltrox model and it doesn't actually work. Maybe I got a lemon and just need to exchange it? I have the focal reducer version (EF M2) and that one works great. But the EF M1 just gives error messages on every EF lens I've tried it on. It says lens isn't properly connected. FW updates didn't help either. Any advice based on actual personal experience is appreciated.

matthere

Disappointing update for GH5 owners.. and I'd imagine GH5 owners outnumber those who bought the G9 and GH5s cameras, doesn't seem like a good move Panasonic.

Joewickert

Are we not getting the animal focus/joystick things that the GH5s and G9 are getting?

I would love to be able to be Caf face detect mode and just tap the joystick left or right to tell the cam which face to focus on and track. Tapping the screen is a bit clunky and my thumb tends to be right around the joystick when shooting handheld.

I've used Sony camcorders that have this and it's really handy. I've been hoping for this for ages and it seems so close....

Vitaliy_Kiselev

GH5 Firmware Version 2.6 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

[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.

Other major improvements

[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.

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_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.

davidefilm

An example of a science film Completely shot on a GH5 and edited on FCPX https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_S-024Cb5VE

DrDave

@G3550D Thanks, at 2:30 or so he shows the save restore feature. Good to know.

G3550D

@Dr Dave I think this link will help you.

DrDave

Does anyone know if it is possible to load a complete custom set to the GH5 from a disk? Like if you were going to rent a set of them and then set them up quickly all the same way? Ideally from a phone but a card would be fine. Tx.