k-hawinkler
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The title of this thread is "GH5".
Is there any new information reported?
Is there any new information reported?
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Nope, it's still named "GH5" ...The title of this thread is "GH5".
Is there any new information reported?
I'm following a GH5 forum on FB. Information has started to appear. Then dpr have apparently started reviewing one, and their test images are out. No surprises there, and very close to the E-M1 and also the GX8 when it comes to image quality:The title of this thread is "GH5".
Is there any new information reported?
I'm following a GH5 forum on FB. Information has started to appear. Then dpr have apparently started reviewing one, and their test images are out. No surprises there, and very close to the E-M1 and also the GX8 when it comes to image quality:
https://www.dpreview.com/samples/6088122255/panasonic-gh5-update
There's also a rather critical video test online at cinema5d.com, a test that is attacked by many for all kinds of reasons:
https://www.cinema5d.com/panasonic-gh5-lab-review-10-bit-flaws-vlog-free-gh5-lut/
It seems like the Olympus has the edge when it comes to stills, which is not unexpected. I saw a video review, can't remember where, comparing the E-M1 II, the G85 and the A6500. The Sony came out on top, but what surprised me was that the G85 outperformed the Olympus easily. But again, that was when shooting video and with focus on low light/high ISO.There are plenty reviews out, here is a comparison you may find of interest: GH5 vs E-M1II image quality comparison via Imaging Resource and Dpreview
Here are some counterpoints to the GH5 review on cinema5d.Thanks Jorgen. Your second reference points to
https://www.cinema5d.com/olympus-om...w-real-world-video-samples-first-impressions/
which seems to be a nice review by a newbie to Olympus cameras and lenses.
But he seems experienced with video.
It's still a pipe dream, but I do industrial video, and there are so many shots that are difficult or even impossible to get because I need a crane to get above ground. A good drone, and the Inspire 2/Zenmuse X5s is the best there is.Inspire 2 with the Zenmuse X5s now you are talking! :thumbs:
Not if you want to do slow-mo (60 or 50 fps) in 4K and not if you want to use the PL 100-400 with dual IS. The latter wasn't used in this sample, but would have been a lens to bring for such an event. Did I mention 180 fps 1080p?The GH5 seems to be an impressive package indeed!
Anyway, I would think the EM1.2 can do the same, but just in a bit smaller package.
So maybe no more need for me for another camera
While I started doing video after I resisted for many years, I very seldom do 4K and if I cannot see myself doing slow motion very often. Having said that on paper and feature wise the GH5 is the absolute top m43 camera.Not if you want to do slow-mo (60 or 50 fps) in 4K and not if you want to use the PL 100-400 with dual IS. The latter wasn't used in this sample, but would have been a lens to bring for such an event. Did I mention 180 fps 1080p?
It's all dependent on one's needs, and I'm not even sure that those features would be useful for myself. There are other advantages with Panasonic's video processing as well, but those are more subtle and mostly interesting for those who make video for a living.While I started doing video after I resisted for many years, I very seldom do 4K and if I cannot see myself doing slow motion very often. Having said that on paper and feature wise the GH5 is the absolute top m43 camera.
I still like the EM1.2 better and would not hesitate pairing it with the 100-400. Sure enough dual IS would be an advantage :toocool:
I agree, but I do not make video for a living, mostly for funIt's all dependent on one's needs, and I'm not even sure that those features would be useful for myself. There are other advantages with Panasonic's video processing as well, but those are more subtle and mostly interesting for those who make video for a living.
For me, it would be the GX8 with the Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 and the Zuiko 75mm f/1.8. This is indeed my current kit. Very high quality, very compact and lightweight, and dual IS with the zoom lens. An alternative to the 75mm would be the Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 which is much smaller and lighter than the Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 and also offers dual IS with Panasonic bodies. You lose at the long end though.
Then there are stellar primes like the PL 12mm f/1.4, Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 and PL 42.5mm f/1.2.
Although the GX8 is not a particularly small body, the form factor makes it take up little space. I also find the tilting viewfinder convenient at times, and I love the Panasonic ergonomics which are similar to Nikon's. An alternative to the GX8 is the smaller GX85/80. Less features, but very nice image quality. Better IS, but not as good viewfinder.
No, I haven't, but to prevent this, I've set electronic shutter to "Auto". Then the camera switches to electronic shutter whenever it's in the shutter speed area where "shutter shock" might appear. Better safe than sorryJorgen, recently when in Dubai, I held ( not tested ) the em1.2, the gx8 and gx85.
The em1.2 is above my price range. I like the gx8. However, a question is bothering me.
Have you experience the issue of the ' shutter shock ' associated with the gx8?
We are in the early planning stages of a trip..in different directions! I would prefer to have a new camera tested and worked out, before I take it. If I can save enough to purchase it and the 2 lenses you mention.
Thanks.