Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 8-18mm Lens Kit
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Great Upgrade from a GH4
This camera is amazing. Color is much better especially skin tones. Better low light. 10 bit 4:2:2 internal is very good. Batteries don't last as long as the Gh4 with stabilizer and auto focus on. Auto focus is pretty good if you set it ti scan a small area. Even stays in focus while zooming in and out as long as it isn't really fast. Can't wait to use it on some short movies.
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V-LOG is a waste of money
If you are looking to shoot in a Log format do NOT waste your money on the V-Log activation code - it is absolutely horrible. It does not shoot accurately at all and there is no way to color grade the footage without having skin tones look patchy with green and red tints in the shadows. The V-Log upgrade is a complete waste of money and will make your footage un-usable.
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Continuous Auto Focus Problem
After reading about this camera I couldn't wait to get my order in. I purchased it for documentary work and I'm hugely disappointed with it's poor continuous auto focus. I also own a Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and it has amazing continuous focus and face detection. I'm returning the GH5 to B&H and now I'm back to searching for the right camera for run and gun shooting.
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Great camera for video
I also own the GH4. There are many improvements in the GH5, 10 bit recording, less noise, image stabilization and better slow motion to name just a few. I do have 2 problems with my current workflow. It's difficult to match the video image with the GH4 in 2 camera shoots and the Metabones adapter (EF - M43 mount T) to use Canon lenses does not work with the GH5.
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Great Camera - Lackluster CS Support
I was having difficulty with the new 2.4 firmware update. Panasonic CS only had a chat line. I explained the issue and the agent said, I will have to escalate the issue. Another agent will get back to you in 24 to 48 hours via email. I suppose this is to be expected in todays cost-cutting world, but I would definitely not rate this 4 or 5 star performance.
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perfect camera
everything about this camera perfect. I have never used such a great product. The things I wanted in the gh4 have all been added to the gh5 like dual sd card and in body stabilization with still maintaining good battery life. the only thing I wish they added is more options for codecs other than h.264. otherwise best product for the price. no regrets.
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My favorite camera to date.
Coming from the Fuji-Xt1 after two yeas I'm blown away and some. I could only wished that I had switched to the GH4 years ago. The fact that I can shoot amazing Videos and take great stills is very versatile. I had to carry the BMPCC and the Xt1 for video/photo, NO MORE! The GH5 Does all that if not better, a must have for Photo/Video Enthusiast.
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Absolutely amazing
Amazing. So glad I was finally able to get this on such a great deal from B&H here! Im impressed with everything on it, even the menu is slick with the newest firmware. Image quality is fantastic and the autofocus works really well so far (Ill be tweaking some more settings later to test it out more) and so overall, its fantastic!
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Best in criteria
The camera has a really great quality with an affordable price, before getting it I've seen people saying it's not so great in low light however I tried it and it's really outstanding and cinematic, battery life is good enough as well, so I definetely recomend anyone buying in this range of price to get the GH5 without a doubt.
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This camera was for my wife to replace her Lumix G (first on
I have been using it to get familiar with it so I can show my wife. I have found it much better than her previous Lumix. The higher ISO gives you a lot more latitude in lower light. The focus is better and the joy stick is great to select the focus area and the ability to change the size of the focus area is also a real plus.
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Great stills camera too
We all know by know the video capabilities of this camera, what is a pleasant surprise is the pics. I have a Canon 6D and you couldn't tell which camera I used. The one issue I have so far is the 10 bit recording. For some reason the footage keeps crashing in FCPX and Adobe Premier, hopefully an update will come soon.
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Whole New World
This goes miles beyond a GH4. I didn't want to love it as much as I do...but I do. I'll keep my GH4s, but this is like a computer with a 1/4 - 20 thread base. Stabilization is amazing, resolution is zoomable in post from the back of a 700 seat theatre. I want another one and will probably succumb.
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Beware some Metabones adapters will cause blackouts
GH5 only works with the Smart Metabones adapter with the microUSB port (for Canon Lenses). With other Metabones adapters without the Smart port( such as mine for Nikon lenses and MFT bodies), the GH5 intermittently blacks out the image, rendering the adapter useless.
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Price is insane
I'm reposting the comment because when it was one start it wasn't posted to the site. Buy this overseas for $2,022 (shipping included) and I got the Lecia lens B&H is selling for an additional $600 included with the camera. Saved so much money by not dealing with B&H
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B&H is the best place to buy gear!
I bought this camera to mainly film wildlife. Being able to record at 180 fps is amazing and allows me to capture great slowmo footage. The shipping was fast. I highly recommend buying gear from B&H as they are very reliable and have awesome customer service.
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I love it
There really nothing I can say that you will read everywhere else. Every tool has its place, and this camera system is the best compromise/value for what I need it to do. I would not have another camera on the market right now, or likely in the near future.
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Best Bang For Buck Camera
Absolutally blown away with this camera. Amazingly sharp 4K video, and at 60FPS. Wow! Used both as a hobby on my YouTube channel and professionally at weddings and events. Low light isnt amazing by any means, but better than I expected! So thats a bonus.
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Great companion camera for canon mark IV
I own a canon mark IV and I have to say I missed all the features of my old gh4. After trying out the Gh5, I am convinced Panasonic truely cares about their product and fans. The features rival modern cinema cameras. Metabones speedbooster is must have!
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Great camera
Love the GH5. The only area I wish it was better (just like everyone else) is low light shooting. My favorite feature is the infinite recording option. Also love that you can record 120 FPS with variable frame rate. Very happy with my purchase.
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4K 60fps!
My favorite feature is being able to shoot gradable footage in 4K 60fps. This is the best way to document life with! Awesome for my documentary work, too. The next best feature, for me, is the Dual Image Stabilization. It works extremely well!
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Don't worry, be happy!
Kudos to Panasonic and the GH5 team for keeping the diopter adjustment at a -4 That will keep us nearsighted folks pleased, so nice to work without glasses. They are cutting back the positive to +3 so that impacts the farsighted peep holes.
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Good product, fast shipping. Thank you B&H
Great camera for 4k video. Auto focus isn't as good as Canon or Sony. Canon doesn't have a 4k camera in this price range or with as many features and the Sony overheats and has bad rolling shutter. This is a great 4k video camera.
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Perfect small camera for Commercial video
This camera performs really good in the field and can be paired to bigger systems. Just make sure you are using its highest quality codecs and get good glass. I have to say that the IBIS might be really useful in some situations.
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I would definitely buy this product again.
A real step up from my GH4 (which I love) and so much more image saturation. GREAT stabilization, love the new sound option. The only disappointment is the auto-focus, but I did buy a great on-camera monitor which has helped.
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