4K: How to set up and use Lumix 4K Burst modes
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1. What is 4K Photo: • What is 4K Photo? Lumi...
2. 4K Photo Burst Modes: • 4K: How to set up and ...
3. 4K Photo Pre-Burst Mode: • 4K: Lumix Pre-Burst fo...
4. 4K Photo Post Focus Mode: • 4K Post Focus in Lumix...
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How to shoot action photos using the new Lumix 4K Burst Modes.
This video shows you how to set up and use the 4K Photo Burst, and the 4K Photo Burst Start-Stop modes of the Lumix GX8, Lumix G7 and Lumix FZ300 cameras.
Original Video file: • 4K: How to set up and ...
4K Kudos to you, Lady!!!
What a beautiful piece of information with SOLID, CLEAR LANGUAGE & TERMINOLOGY (no ums, sexy, cool, etc.)
Intelligent use of hands language (no air melons gestures)
No stupid blaring musical intro, same as no stupid background music.
Meat & potatoes, Matter of fact video.
You are not a blogger. You are a Grade A Teacher for what I see.
Thanks for sharing.
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Keep on teaching!!
Greetings from Montreal!!!
Thank God for good people showing how to use a camera you're awesome I subscribe to your Channel
Wow! You are splendid. You actually took the time to view all of the comments and answered every questions of Lumix users that they encountered. You are the bomb! Incredible and sweet!
....MARLENE....YOU ARE A GREAT PRESENTER AND INSTRUCTOR.....LOVE HOW WELL YOU HAVE DESIGNED THIS LESSON.....LOVE YOUR SMILE....!!!!
Thanks Donald. What a great start to the day your comment gave me. :)
Thank you! I have had my FZ300 for over a year and never knew how to use 4k for images. Wow!
Happy to hear this. Have fun Kathy. If you check out my Lumix G9 videos you may find some other interesting things to do with the 4K (and other features) as many Lumix cameras have similar functionality. Thanks for stopping by.
I agree, helpful video. One tip, if you film/record in a quieter room with less reverb it would be better still. Easier to follow along.
Thank you for the tip. Yes, I'm struggling with audio issues on and off with my videos. Just can't seem to find a sweet spot, or the right microphone. I have now put yoga matts on my hardwood floors. Might have to move into a padded cell one of these days. Hopefully my newer videos are a bit better, but it's definitely something I want to improve this year! Thank you for watching.
Yeah, it can be tough to improve a room's sound. Things to try... put an area rug down, put the microphone as close to you as possible, hang heavy blankets around you. Basically anything that might soak up sound.
Thanks Richard! I appreciate the help.
dear Marlene .. I recently bought a preloved TZ80 mainly for travel fotos purposes n have alwayz been curious about the 4K function.
I am speechless - your video comes at 15/10 .. ur explaination is simple but tells everything.. tQ.
now i'd be playing with my 4K function.
Again tQ tQ.
Thanks for watching and letting me know. Have fun with your 4K Photos!
Thanks for an excellent intro to 4K and how to use it. I never knew anything about before so I'm looking forward to learning and practicing this new feature in my camera.
Great to hear it. 4K Photo modes are definitely good for fast moving subjects. Thanks for your comment. :)
Hi Marlene I found this tutorial very helpful as I am a new comer to the Lumix cameras and only purchased the GX8 a week ago.
Sweet. Welcome to the family. ;) I use this camera nearly every day. I love it.
Excellent! You've helped me understand the 4K on my Lumix.
Great to hear it Andy! Thank you for letting me know.
I use your video to remind me how to use 4K photo. It might be long time i dont use my Lumix FZ300 and I forget. Then its perfect to Watch this video. You explain very well. Keep up The good job uploading your videos
Great to hear! Here's a secret, I sometimes have to watch my own videos to remind me about Lumix features as well. LOL.
I have the TZ80 and have had this camera for about 2 years now and STILL I don't understand all of its functions, including this 4K Burst mode... lol...
Great video. You mentioned how these 4k burst sequences can fill up the SD card quickly. Can the 4k sequence be deleted once you've extracted and saved your favorite frame from it?
Yes you can do that! Just make sure you choose the right image(s) before deleting the sequence. And thanks for watching!
Excellent orientation about this mighty 4K capability! Thanks Marlene.
Thanks Ray. Enjoy your 4K adventures!
Thank i now have a better understanding of 4K
Thanks for this kind of information. No Gimmicks, only good infos.
Thanks for watching @Foto Noid. I do my best to create good quality tutorials. I appreciate you letting me know. :)
Great instruction. Quick question, if I save the photo I want to my card as you described, then how do I delete (quickly) all the rest of the snaps?
You can delete the MP4 file that contains the series of images. The jpg you extract will remain on the card. Download the jpgs you're keeping to your phone or computer before doing any deleting -- just in case.. And maybe practice with a set that doesn't matter before deleting the bunch.
My one is the same as yours but it doesn't make the lots of shutter sounds on the first 4k option. It just makes a prolonged shutter sound, do you know why?
A model of clarity.
Thank you so much.
You saved my day. I just used 4K for the first time. I connected to my PC, but the images didnt show. Watching your video, I know find them on the camera. Can you tell me how you can show them on the PC ? Thx a lot
You need to extract the files in the camera, and they will be saved to the memory card. Look at the end of your file list.
@@ImageMaven I could not see how to do this as well. I did find a function to bulk save from video and that worked on my FZ80 Lumix.
Thanks for such a clear and uncluttered presentation.
I wonder how it's possible to do the selecting outside of the camera, though, since its screen is a bit small. I have fiddled around a bit with Elements and a Video Editor, but it doesn't look quite so straightforward as the Lumix TZ80 makes it.
You can zoom the preview on the camera to see it larger. And I tend to grab more frames than I need and discard the ones I don't want, after the fact. You can also grab individual frames using Adobe LR. Not sure about Elements. Possibly Premier Elements will work. But most video editors should be able to grab a frame as well.
Yes. Corel VideoStudio indeed does manage it, I have just discovered, by doing a 'multi trim' of the tiny MP4 video.. But overall I think that following your guidance and doing the selection via the camera's interface would probably do the trick a lot faster - and perhaps more efficiently.
What do u need to take burst shots of small things moving? Like fish in a feeding frenzy? I just got the g7 and I take blurry shots...
You need a lot of light for fast moving subjects. If you're indoors you're likely not going to have great results.
@@ImageMaven so it’s not the lens..I thought I needed longer lenses
@@predatoria_aquatica How close are you? And how big are the fish? That will determine the lens.
Thanks much for the excellent explanation of taking 4K photos as I am new to it. I got frustrated as I am still on the learning curve. Your video is very clear and precise because you actually showed the youtubers about what buttons to press and the process of extracting the photo. How about shooting 4K video? Can you elaborate a bit on that as well?
What do you plan to use 4K photo for? In the various burst modes, it's very useful for high speed or action photos that you can't normally capture with regular burst modes. If you're shooting things that don't move, you don't need to use the 4K Photo modes -- except for the Post Focus -- then you definitely don't want your subject to move. As far as 4K Video, you also need to be able to handle editing such huge video files. So I suggest doing some tests first to see how that goes before filming a huge project. I'm not a pro filmmaker and I don't think that 4K Video is suitable for my kinds of TH-cam videos. Maybe for some client work and b-roll shots but for my educational videos, it's overkill and the extra editing time and storing all those huge files isn't necessary for me -- but may be for you. I'm mainly an action sports photographer, so I do use the 4K photo mode. Hope that helps. And thanks for watching.
Actually I had never used a Camcorder before and had no videotaping experience. However, my major usage would be taking scenery pix like sunrise, sunset, or sea waves... E.g. the sea waves do fluctuate, and there is a magic moment that it will bounce and I never know when it's going to happen exactly. That's why 4K photos/ videotaping strike my fancy. I am not that high-tech after all, I couldn't even be able to learn the tricks of a Nikon D3300 features. So I don't really need a high-end one and my expectation is not that high. My other concern is to take pictures at low light inside my house since if I turn on the lights, sometimes the reflection of the lamps get into the picture. As far as videotaping, my usage is for family gathering functions, physical exercises demonstration.... In sum, my main concern is if I turn off some of the lights inside the house to avoid light reflection from the lamps, I would be able to achieve good quality pix. Another is I do enjoy taking nature scenery pix but I don't really need anything like timelapse. My last thing for now is to videotape my own activity like exercising, videotaping my Mom's cooking process. As my parents are aging, I really want to take some family videotapes to cherish for lifetime. Yet as I mentioned above, I have no Camcorder/ videotaping experience, I am paranoid as to how to videotape with the camera without being shaky. I am not going to take any action sports videos, not to mention film-making. Thank you very much for your meticulous reply.
Very nice and easy video to follow...WELL done and thank you.
So happy to hear this. Thanks for letting me know. :)
Thank you for the video but is it possible to save the photos from 4k burst as RAW files instead of JPEGs?
Not possible. It's a video file, which is a series of jpgs.
@@ImageMaven Thanks!
My only incentive for buying this camera would be the 4k burst mode. Is that a good enough reason for purchasing this camera? How well does the 4k burst mode really work? Is it really something revolutionary or is it more of a gimmick? Would the 4k burst mode outperform the Nikon d500 in terms of capturing action shots?
Pretty much all Lumix cameras from the past year onward now have 4k Photo modes. And 6K is out now too. Yes, 4K burst really does work. I'm not sure about outperforming the d500 as I've never made a direct comparison. I shoot sports with a Lumix GX8 and even when I'm on regular burst mode, of 12fps shooting full size jpgs, the camera focusses super fast, and on a dime. I'm used to shooting action close up so I study the movements of the athletes and anticipate where they will be moving - as do most action photographers. With more experience, you can shoot less frames. I'm usually good in 2-3 frames. I don't need all 12 to capture the peak moment. But if you're new to action and have a hard time judging the timing or the location of your subject then you can't beat 4K and 6K Photo modes. Why don't you rent a Lumix and a good pro lens and do some testing. (That is recommended for Nikon shooters too.) Have fun.
Thanks for your detailed reply; I definitely will be purchasing a Lumix at some point.
Follow-up questions: do you think 4k burst mode would be useful for macro photography? Any obvious drawbacks that you can think of?
Amazing feature and very helpful in making sure one catches the perfect moment in time. Wondering if after saving the chosen pictures one has the option to delete all the others photos from each session from the the card on the spot automatically without having to manually go through all the photos and selecting the ones to be deleted. Thank You for a Great Presentation.
Hi, Since 4K photo modes result in video files (MP4), you can delete the whole video file after extracting the frames you want to keep. That way you don't have to delete hundreds and hundreds of individual frames. But make sure you select the right file. Do a test 4K photo file before getting started on a large amount. Hope that helps. Cheers!
My Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 is stuck in Burst mode, how do I get out of it ?
I don't have that camera but I'll try. 4K burst or regular burst? Go into the drive menu menu and turn off burst to single shot. If 4K, then disable the 4K modes.
Marlene, With 4K Burst mode what is the actual time taken for shooting each image? 1/30th of a second? If so, the image of some sporting action will surely be blurred. We all know that you need around 1/1000th of a second to freeze fast action like someone running and kicking a ball.
Or are you able to set the exposure so that it is set at whatever you want it to be (1/1000th or faster) or are you restricted to the video fps of 30fps?
This is very important.
If you are restricted to the video fps and you want to get a sharp photo then you are going to be disappointed and it will be blurred.
This was demonstrated perfectly well in another video showing 50fps in the FZ1000 where all the pics of the playing cards flying through the air were all blurred.
Your pics of skateboarders are sharp though.
No, not 1/30s the frame rate is 30 fps, meaning 30 frames at whatever shutter speed you set. That is the joy of 4K photo. I use 1/1000second for outdoor skate photos, same as my regular stills. But I'm able to capture more frames per second than the regular 12 fps (or whatever your camera max is) when using the 4K Photo burst modes. Hope that helps! Thanks for getting in touch.
Great! Thanks Marlene!
very nice presentation Marlene. very useful. Im almost decided
Thanks Mohd. 4K, and now 6K photo modes are great when learning how to shoot action.
Always v clear & well presented Marlene thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
Thank You, very informative. What lenses and camera settings do you use when skateboard shooting in 4K burst mode?
Ops sorry, I found your video on the settings. Thanks.
A great video just what I needed with my new Lumix.
Awesome! I have been playing with the 4K a lot recently with my Lumix G100. Have fun. Thanks for letting me know.
Hi Marlene, I think somehow I've missed something. When i go to download photos from 4K burst, only one shows up. What is going wrong. They say they are there on camera, but dont download as 4K burst.
You'll have to download the MP4 (video) file to get the full series of bursts. You can extract all the frames in your camera, or in LR and other software.
@@ImageMaven Hi Marlene, still no luck. The video file doesn't show up on my picassa photo programme, only one photo. It looks like the first one i took. Hope you can help. Maybe I buy lightroom, and try that. What do you recommend.
Is the G85 capable of shooting raw in 4K photo mode?? I've used this function before but they came out as jpegs
Raw is not available in 4K photo mode. 4K Photo mode creates an MP4 file that allows you to extract frames.
How the heck do you turn burst mode OFF again? I'm on a FZ82 and seem to be stuck on burst mode for ever. Nothing on the internet searches seems to explain how to disable burst mode completely short of resetting everything to factory settings!
Hi Adrian, Are you asking about 4K Burst or regular burst? You didn't specify. I don't have that camera myself, but you should look up "burst" or "drive mode" in the pdf owner's manual. You will find how to set it up. And then you can figure out how to go back to single shot. On my smaller Lumix G100 there is a drive mode symbol on the back wheel. It has "4K" on it but when you press it, it brings up a menu and you can take it off burst, 4K or self timer mode. Hope that helps!
@@ImageMaven Thanks for the very rapid reply. I posted when feeling totally exasperated as the Panasonic manual can be unfathomable, with the main difficulty being to set and then cancel various of the multiple settings. I just will have to be patient and keep trying one thing at a time. Thanks!
That unfathomable camera manual keeps me busy. The hardest part is knowing what to search for in the pdf. Make sure you download that. it's very extensive and over time you will learn to use it. But what I really want to know is, did it work?
@@ImageMaven Many thanks. I feel very foolish. I had inadvertently pressed the Fn1 button and somehow reset the burst mode as 'on'. I have now with your helpful advice got much further into how to adjust settings both ways and am working on the P mode rather than IA+ which gives me access to more menu items more easily. Thank you for your help.
Happy to hear you figured it out Adrian!
Thank you, very clear description and instructions. Very helpful.
Great to hear this Hazel. Thanks for watching.
Very clear explaining, but I would like to ask you a question, to take photos or 4K videos do you need a special memory?
Great question. Yes, you should get a good quality, fast memory card with a U3 rating. I have a video here, that tells more about that. All the numbers can be a bit confusing. th-cam.com/video/Uh9h2yZnUNQ/w-d-xo.html
That video is 5 years old, so you can get even faster cards now. But the ones I recommend in that video will work too. I use 64GB cards now. You also need to be able to read the memory card on your computer. If not, you can plug your camera directly into your computer when transferring photos. Hope that helps.
Excellent video - great job. Question - after you select one or more images from a 4K burst, do you then go back to delete the original 4k burst with all the images? I assume so, but how do you do that and identify it so as not to delete the one you selected?
Great question. So as not to accidentally delete files, I generally keep the 4K mp4 of the burst sequence on the memory card for a few months until it's full and I reformat. I do back up on a hard drive as well.
Very helpful info delivered in a professional manner, Thank you.
Happy to hear this! Cheers! 6K Burst modes video coming soon.
Sorry if this question is out of the way. I'm yearning to buy gx8(mainly for the Evf), but the shutter shock issues is haunting me. Can you please help me decide, either way. Thank you for what u r doing to the photo enthusiasts .
My research shows that the shutter shock issues have been resolved. I never experienced that myself. But good luck finding a new GX8. I think it's phased out already. I am currently using the Lumix G9. Sweet camera, but I do have my eye on the GX9 as it's smaller. Have you looked into that body? Thanks for leaving your comments. Cheers for a happy 2019!
Best wishes for a Happy new year. I'm still amazed at your promptness in responding to varied difficulties of fellow photographers. If you endorse gx9 with 100-300 ii for bird photography in our bird sanctuary, not necessarily for bif, I'll grab it today. I've thus far been a Nikon user, willing to convert. Thanks again for being what you are.
Hmmm. That body is probably too small for that lens. In my opinion. Sorry I thought you were looking for a small setup. Have you considered the G9? It’s meatier and better suited for the bigger glass and has built in ibis. Easier to hold onto etc. I’m working on a bif tutorial soon with some local birders. So I can’t give you a definitive answer today. But if you can test out the system before either by borrowing or renting, that would be best since you’re dropping a lot of cash into this.
@@ImageMaven
More or less I knew that would be your recommendation. I've also pondered over this. Thanks. One last q, "contrast detection AF, more so DFD technology implementation takes away the need to micro adjust AF on different lenses " - truely so?
Thanks for the clear informative video. I have one question, on my 16 megapixel GX85 if I extract a frame from a 4K video it will reduce the resolution down to 8 megapixels. Will extracting a frame from 4K photo mode do the same or will I get the full 16 megapixel image?
When you shoot 4K video or photo mode, the native size is 8MP. No downsizing is done. More about 4K in this video I made. th-cam.com/video/-bW8PE_zKSk/w-d-xo.html
Marlene thank U for the lessons. U are a excellent teacher. Th.U.❤😁
Thank you. Your note made my day brighter!
Thank you, I was like why is this picture a video on my computer lol
Glad you got it figured out Amara! Lots of options and fun things you can do with 4K and now 6K photo. Cheers!
Awesome informative video.
Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@@ImageMaven New to 4K photos but this great intro. Off to capturing birding moments.
Is there a way to save all of the 4K burst pics? As I want to create a gif
You can extract all the frames in the camera, or use software like Lightroom or photoshop to do that. I’ve done that, but skipped a few frames if not much changed in the action.
Marlene, Why can't I see the date of this video.?
No idea. I think TH-cam has removed publication dates on the all videos. Which isn't great for me either. I usually just check when the comments started rolling in.
@@ImageMaven Hey Marlene, Here's an update. I'm on my main desktop now and I see the date now. I googled it and they said something about decress you view percentage to like 90. I tried that on my laptop but no go. But my point is. It's no youtube , it's a browser thing or something like that. All good. I see this one is a golden oldie. LOL 2015 Thanks
Please you guys have to learn that I have absolutely zero material about all of this in my native language and i do not completely understand everything you say so PLEASE making subtitles available for your videos help me A LOT to comprehend your content, and it's not a big deal for you to do this. Thank you.
Okay I will work on that. Thanks for asking!
Why not tell people how to save the entire sequence??
If I am using 4k photo mode, can I set the speed at lets say 500 to make sure I get a stop motion shot of skateboarders? And do I set the camera at continuous focus? Many thanks, David
Yes, fast shutter speeds work fine. That's what I do. 1/1000s is my usual shutter speed for skateboarding. You can experiment with the focus settings. My camera (Lumix GX8) focusses very quickly and rarely misses a frame, even when I'm panning or moving the camera around a lot, so I just keep it on AFS single shot focus but have all the focus points enabled. If that doesn't work for you try the continuous focus AFF, but that's better with subjects coming directly towards or away from you.
With a wide angle lens there is less issue with focus as your depth of field is really deep, so pretty much everything is in focus anyhow. I also tap my LCD to enable the focal points at a certain part of the frame if the camera is having difficulties finding my subject. But I don't have to use that technique very much. Hope that helps. Shooting skating is so much fun! Now that I know a bunch of skaters, I often work one-one on shots rather than just randomly grabbing them. That's when you'll get the best shots. Are you a skater too?
I have a few blog posts about shooting skateboarding too: www.imagemaven.com/how-to-shoot-skateboarding/ and this one about the grip I use: www.imagemaven.com/xgrip/
Thank you so much for your advise. I am on my way out this morning to try the new settings.Merry Christmas and I hope a healthy and happy New Year :)
Excellent job.......... Thanks.
I cant replicate your clear action photos. Ive seen you mention high shutter speeds -- I cant seem to arrange my camera to have a high shutter speed and use 4k simultaneously. The 4k option is grayed out for me when I adjust the camera to a mode where I can easily change the shutter speed. :/
That's unusual. Haven't heard that before. What mode are you in? And what shutter speed are you using? Try it in Shutter priority mode. That's what I use and it works. Let me know if it works for you, or if you have any other questions.
what is the burst mode like in the dark low light? i shoot at indoor sports events
Burst mode is not the issue. Shutter speed in low light is the issue. Burst mode will work wherever you are shooting. But indoors, to freeze action, you need enough light. So you will have to increase your ISO substantially to get it. The faster the sports, the higher the shutter speed and the higher the ISO you will need. A fast lens will also help. f/2.8 should be the slowest lens you use. f/1.8 would be even better. Have fun experimenting!
Hi Marlene, thank you for this great "to the point" tutorial. Is it possible for you to explain also how to extract 4k foto's to your computer without them becoming a mp4 film??
You can capture a frame in Photoshop or LR. I have a video here on Photoshop: th-cam.com/video/bIQzPGfBhWU/w-d-xo.html And also at 4:25 in this video I show it in LR: th-cam.com/video/vvRbWlDHdM0/w-d-xo.html AND here is one more that shows how to use Handbrake with 6K Files, but the same applies to 4K files if you don't have software. th-cam.com/video/OnODFTGGXok/w-d-xo.html
@@ImageMaven wouw that is fantastic. Thank you so much!
Thank you. This is excellent - just what I needed!
Great to hear this. Have fun with it.
Thank you for this! I am learning these modes on a Lumix ZS100. I like to shoot musicians on stage under stage lighting. I typically shoot in program ( P) mode. The colors and intensities of stage lights seem to make things difficult (in general, not just 4k) so I get many blurred images. Do you have any tips on manual shutter and exposure settings for that, especially that that will optimize 4K burst modes?
If it's blur from the motion of the performers, as opposed to out of focus shots; Shoot on Shutter priority and increase your shutter speed until you don't see any blur from the moving performers. A good starting point is 1/250second. Test it out before going to your next performance. You will likely have to raise your ISO to compensate for the faster shutter speed, especially if your lens isn't too fast - ie doesn't open up more than f/4.0 or so.
@@ImageMaven Thanks! I usually shoot with a monopod with stabilization switched on, so I think the burring is mostly from performer's movement. Previously when I set speed to 1/250 or faster, I often get very dark images. I've avoided setting ISO greater than 1600 because higher levels could lead to noisy images. I will continue to experiment. I suspect the basic issue I have is not enough glass, which I accept because I'm not into shelling out for a pro grade lens. The zs100 specs indicate f5.9 is the best it will do when fully zoomed. Part of the fun for me is seeing how much performance I can squeeze out of a pocket zoom. I expect using 4k burst modes will help to capture "prime moments" on stage, but I wonder if those modes really offer a "free lunch". Is it reasonable to expect that 4k modes will give me images that have the same quality as single shots (with all settings fixed manually)?
@@quartzimaging Exposure is exposure, whether that's on 4K or regular sized files. But yes indoors I expect you'll have issues with low light. How about just putting it on L or M files size and use the regular burst mode. That's probably enough burst for what you're doing. The other option is to wait until a peak moment, that has perhaps a millisecond of a pause in the performers movement and bang! Jam that shutter down and hopefully you get a motion free shot with a lower ISO and shutter speed at f/5.9. Going to be a challenge though. I recently got a 15mm f/1.7 for indoor skateboarding and I have to say even then I'm pushing ISO 3200 to freeze the motion at 1/1000s. Luckily I'm using a camera (Lumix G9) with good low light performance. And p.s. Image stabilization won't likely add any benefit above 1/60s, especially on a monopod. In fact some cameras cause out of focus photos when using IS with a tripod, (I've seen this in my classroom with my students) so you may get that same effect with a monopod.
@@ImageMaven I'll try it. Thanks!
Marlene - thanks for these great videos! I'm working my way through a new TZ90 that I got specifically to take to Alaska to photograph whales, eagles, puffins, etc. So, potentially all fast moving. I'm still unclear whether 4K photo or 4K video would be the best choice. I want to pull stills after for prints. Thanks!
Before using 4K photo modes, try the regular burst modes. I find that for normal shooting, it's fine. The advantages are that you get full sized jpgs at 10fps. With 4K they are only 3328x2496 in 4:3 aspect ratio. So I expect the full sized files will be better for prints. But if you want the hyper-fast speed of the 4K burst and pre-burst modes, definitely experiment with the 4K. Make sure you test everything out before your Alaska trip so you don't waste time and miss shots. A certain amount of testing is definitely recommended for the various 4K burst modes. And don't forget to use a fast shutter speed if you're extending that lens to it's full zoom length. In the case of this camera, I'd shoot at 1/1000second when fully extended to avoid camera shake. Have fun.
@@ImageMaven Thank you so much!
Closed captions?
isn't this available on the Panasonic GX85???
Yes it is!!! This video was made before that camera came on the market.
Marlene, very helpful especially when choosing a new camera.
Is it exactly the same on the Lumix FZ2000/2500?
I have searched and searched but can't find a single YT video on the FZ2000/2500 showing continuous shooting (burst modes) of sports especially sports where a ball is involved - Soccer, Rugby, American football, Australian Rules football, etc etc
Yes, it should work exactly the same on the FZ2000/2500. Buttons might be in a different place but setting it up to shoot 4K burst modes should be the same. Sounds like you've got the perfect subject matter for it. Guess it's time I made a video about the Lumix 2500!
Ah well, if you like! You did skateboarding here which has its own challenges to catch the exact right moment. However, 7 fps on my Canon 80D with a 55-250mm(88-400mm 35mm equivalent) lens is not enough to get the ball on or near the foot every time. And I can't afford or justify the expensive cameras/lenses that do 20fps. The Sony RX10 Mk 3 does 14 fps and has a longer zoom but is much more expensive and has a few drawbacks as well compared to the FZ2000/2500.
Do you shoot jpgs? I do. It's the best way to capture sports because you can get more fps and your buffer doesn't fill up so fast with the jpgs. Now that I've been shooting skateboarding a lot more, I can anticipate the peak action and don't use 4K that much. Ball sports are more difficult to predict though.
Yes, I shoot jpgs and being an amateur I don't really need to do anything in RAW.
For landscapes etc I have the Canon 10-18mm and 17-55mm.
Great to hear it. I just shoot jpgs myself 99% of the time.
Excellent series on 4K burst modes ... thanks Marlene.
Is there a way to save all images from a burst mode shot in one go ie without having to go thru and select/save individual photos?
Glad you're enjoying the series, Martin. I don't think you can save all the images automatically via the camera. I've tried. But if you don't extract them via the camera, you can do so in software such as Photoshop or Lightroom. And perhaps that will be a quicker workflow if you have many frames in that 4K (or 6K) "burst" video file. If I do figure it out "in the camera" I'll get back to you.
Thanks Marlene. Hope you find a way to extract all "in the camera" ...
Hi Martin, I heard back from my contact at Panasonic. There is an option in the Playback menu called 4K/6K Photo Bulk Saving. This allows you to save up to 150 images (5 sec) from a single burst file at the same time so you do not have to do it one by one. Not sure if this is available in all Lumix cameras, but it is a feature on the Lumix G9. Hope that helps. Cheers!
Thanks Marlene. Hopefully Pana will incorporate Photo Bulk Saving in a future firmware update to the GX8.
I haven't had a chance to check for that bulk exporting on my GX8 yet, but I will as soon as I'm not so busy!
Excellent instruction.....I have the new TZ100 on order from Amazon... which features 4k....do you know if the modes you describe here, will be the same sequence of operation for that camera ?... Many thanks Dj. UK.
+david g Johnson Thanks for watching. If that is a Lumix camera, then it's highly likely the operation will be the same. (I haven't heard of the TZ100 yet.) Cheers, Marlene
+Marlene Hielema (ImageMaven)
Thank you - Marlene... I use other cameras but always have a 'pocket'.. TZ series for travel... I have looked at my.. (only just acquired).. TZ80 and yes !... the 4k operation is exactly the same as you describe above.. brilliant !... So' my soon to be delivered TZ100 with it's all important 1" sensor could be the perfect travel camera... many thanks again from Dj...UK.
Ah, so they're Lumix. In Canada they're the ZS series, so that's why I was puzzled.
Excellent video
What focus settings do you use for 4k photo bursts?
Depends on the subject but for my skateboarding I typically use AFS. As I shoot with wide angle lenses I don't have a problem with getting things in focus because of the deep DOF. Thanks for stopping by! Cheers.
Will 4k photo modes introduce further crop like post-focus?
In Lumix cameras you can set up the aspect ratio in camera, so you can shoot 4:3 3:2 1:1, but yes they will crop.
Thx for the demonstration. I'm finding that my photos don't look crisp in shooting in 4K, maybe slightly out of focus. How can I correct this?
Check your shutter speed. If your subject is fast moving, maybe motion blur? And if not, what focus mode are you using? And how close is your subject? Does this also happen in high speed burst mode? Could be many reasons.
i have the lumix DMC ZS100, not sure if I can change the shutter speed? I'm shooting my baby girl so maybe she moves too much while shooting although it doesn't seem a lot.
What about just using the regular burst mode. Have you tried that?
And if you're shooting indoors likely slower shutter speed causing the blur.
thx for your help i'll try those points
Nice, very nice. What mode do you generally use for 4K Photo? Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual?
Thanks for watching. As 4K is generally used to capture action photos, I suggest Shutter Priority. Manual mode would work too. In all cases keep your shutter speed fast enough so you get the full benefit of 30fps.
If I make the shutter speed high and press record, the picture is dark. How do I compensate?
What if you just shoot a 4k video with higher shutter speed? Isint that same thing?
No, because you can't extract the frames you want from within the camera using 4K video. The common workflow is to shoot, extract frames in camera, wifi the frames to your mobile device and then email, or text them to your client; or transfer directly to social media, if that's your job. You completely avoid using a computer when working under conditions such as sports photography for newspapers and other time sensitive field journalism needs.
Yeah thats true. I didint even think it that way.
thanks for this :)
On the Linux LX10 4k burst mode does it automatic set the camera to optimal conditions or do you set the camera up to your specs in manual mode or aperture mode and then hit 4k? Thanks
I use Option 2. Not sure if the LX10 allows this. But try to set the camera how you would normally shoot Manual or Aperture. Keeping in mind that you're shooting 30fps so you need a fast enough shutter speed. I actually shoot in Shutter priority mode for my sports stuff. 1/1000 second or faster on a sunny day when using 4K or 6K (in the G9) burst modes. for the other 4K modes, like post focus, you can use a slower shutter speed. Best to experiment with what works in each situation for you. Hope that helps! And thanks for watching.
Also, love your videos! Thanks for explaining.
Thanks for watching and letting me know, Kim!
And can focus be re-adjusted during 4k s+s mode?
Not sure if you would have time for that. And it would depend on how fast your subject was traveling. The 4K Photo burst modes are intended for very short duration. If you had small f/stop, deep depth of field, wouldn't matter.
Does anyone know if 4K burst mode providea any greater detail/clarity/sharpness etc than simply taking a still from a 4K video? Or is it more an ease-of-access type thing? If I want to film a 4K video (with sound etc) and also have high-quality stills, it seems not to be possible with 4K burst mode (no audio and sped-up playback), so I want to know whether pulling stills from 4K video mode will provide as much detail.
I know! It depends on your subject and if that subject is moving. If it's not moving, no need to use 4K Photo mode. Video will be fine. 4K Photo burst modes are meant for very high speed action. You can use super high shutter speeds i.e. 1/2000 sec or faster to freeze the action, similar to what you'd do with regular burst modes, but you have the added advantage of being able to shoot 30 photos per second. If you shoot video of moving subjects at super high shutter speeds you'd get jittery video playback. Typically we shoot video at shutter speeds of 1/60 to 1/250 second to avoid those jitters. Anything higher and playback might look jumpy and that's uncomfortable to watch for long periods of time. So if you have a fast moving subject you will get slight blur and that makes watching a smoother experience. BUT if your subject is moving quickly and you take a frame from that 4K Video file, it will likely be a bit blurry. Our eye doesn't see this in normal playback though. So if your subject is moving use 4K Photo mode. If it's not you can grab frames from 4K Video mode. Hope that helps. Do some tests before shooting a big production and see for yourself.
If i may ask, during 4k burst modes do we have the option to set the shutter speed we want each image to be captured at ?
Yes you do! That's the great thing about 4K and 6K photo modes.
@@ImageMaven> Thanks Marlene. :)
Thanks for video very helpfull i like
Thank you so much!
And the GH4, too. That shutter sound? It's false, i.e. it's an audio sample being played by the camera because in 4K mode the shutter is electronic and has no sound.
+Greg Wallis As I understand it, the GH4 has 4K "video" yes, unless a firmware update has also added the new 4K Photo modes to it as well? Let me know.
Yes, it has 4K photo via a firmware update.
Good to know! Thanks Greg!
Are these files not saved in RAW format? I see on my G7 that the 4k burst modes save in mp4 format and once extracted it is saved as a jpeg.
That’s right. 4K is really video. And video is a series of jpgs.
Thank you for clarifying.
Any tz200 tutorial link? Please
Sorry, I only do videos on gear that I own. However, 4K (and 6K) modes work the same on all Lumix cameras that have these features. Try it out for yourself or crack open that camera manual for details on your specific camera.
Thank you
Hello Marlene , i want a lumix camera solely for 4kphoto mode . i can buy a g9 or gx85 for half the price .
6k photo aside ...if just talking about 4kphoto , is it the same result on the gx85 or even a g95 compared to a g9 or g5 ?
so i guess im asking is 4kphoto affected by the newer cameras better autofucus speeds etc or do those things not affect 4k photo ?
so if thats the only feature i want is there any bonus to a newer expensive g9 over say a gx85 ?
i would hugely appreciate if you could give any advice , thank you
My advice is rather vague as I haven't used a gx85 and compared side by side with the G9. Have you considered the GX9? It's next generation and came after the G9. Anyhow, you can download the user manuals for each of the cameras from the Panasonic website. Google search will get you there. Or maybe DpReview website has more information for you on your specific questions. I don't have access to a lot of gear. Just the stuff I buy and use myself. Sorry I couldn't help more.
@@ImageMaven thank you for your time 🤙
What about shooting 4k video do u use manual model and does the frame rate film in i.e 24p , 60p etc effect the image quality ?
Not sure what you mean by "affecting the image quality". I treat 4K video like 1080p video. Typically I shoot in 60p for that. But 4K "photo" modes on Lumix cameras are used for extra features. Even though those also make a 4K video file, you can do different functions. I have a few more videos about 4K 6K photo modes in my Lumix G9 playlist. th-cam.com/play/PL46y8pfDCaW7crlPhtsP2fJNllIGOHQnP.html
@@ImageMaven i mean if i want to get the video in 4k and get sharp images of photos is there setting / mode which is best?
Also do u still use the GX8?
and do u know if G9 or GH6 would be better for lowlight than Gx8 ?
also if the buffer rate in G9 and GH6 is alot faster than gx8 ?
@@swiftdetecting Video typically uses slower shutter speed than action photos, so you will always get a bit of blur. Otherwise it looks jumpy when watching it. If you want sharp photos of action use a faster shutter speed.
@@ImageMaven do u know how to get rid of the 4k or HD or both record limit so u can record for longer in side the camera ? so u dont plug in HDMI recorder
Marlene. I have a sport/martial arts channel where I cover Kendo(Japanese fencing) matches. I just upgraded to the lumix G85! I'm unsure if I should shoot my video in 4K 30FPS or 1080p 60FPS. Lighting is good at Tournaments so shutter speed of 120 is ok. Will 4K 30FPS at 60shutter speed be ok and smooth for explosive action or should I just shoot 1080p at 60FPS 120shutter speed?
I guess it all depends on the final use of your video file. If you aren't intending to take still photos out of your 4K Photo or video then I'd shoot at 1080p. 4K video is a pain to edit (as videos) unless you're using high-end computer and storage. Rendering takes forever! Plus I expect you'll be shooting longer clips and that will fill up your memory card pretty fast too. Do some tests to see if 1080p is going to do the job for you.
Which camera shot your review? Very well your camera shoots!
Lumix GH3. Yes, very good camera!
Thanks! Then please tell me which lens did you use?
I use the Lumix 12-25mm f/2.8 for my in-studio video shoots. When I'm on-camera myself, I typically shoot at 25mm so I don't get any distortion. Sometimes I bump that up to 30mm for closer shots. I've started using my new Lumix G9 for my videos, unless I'm demonstrating the G9. Then I use the GH3.
@@ImageMaven Did u use autofocus or manual focus? If autofocus, on your videos, do u use custom multi point or single point? I am really struggling with focus. I have a G85.
@@MrPerfusionist When I shoot headshot videos of myself in studio, I use auto focus (AFS) and multi point. I stand in front of the lens and slowly move backwards a couple of steps to my chair and I don't move around that much once I'm rolling. Also when I'm shooting closeups of the camera menus, etc. I use manual focus because if I point to things with my finger or pencil the focus starts hunting. When I shoot action photos of skateboarders I always use single shot, (AFS) multi point focus. The camera (especially the Lumix G9 which I'm currently using) can hit the target 99% of the time without any focus problem. Hope that helps. Keep practicing!
can you shoot in 4:3 aspect ratio
Yes, with 4K photo you can shoot in any aspect ratio (on Lumix cameras). 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 and 1:1. That's a huge benefit.
Marlene Hielema can i shoot video with sound in 4k 4:3 ratio.
My photos come out blurry though because of the motion
Use a faster shutter speed then, if you want to freeze the motion.
My problem is seeing the individual images of a burst well enough on the camera display to pick out the ones I want to save (e.g., a hummingbird flight burst). I'd like to just upload all of the images from the burst onto my desktop Imac so I could see them well enough to make my favorite selections - then delete the rest. So, is there a way (my camera is a Lumix DC-ZS200D) to easily break the burst down into all of the individual images? That way I can export them en masse to my desktop Imac for more scrutiny. As is is, I have to select and save each image one by one so I can then export them all. But saving them all one by one is very laborious. Anyone please chip in if you know how. I can't seem to find a Panasonic community forum to post the question there. Thanks!!!
You can extract a frame from the video clip, but you're probably better off choosing the fastest frame rate in the regular shooting modes, not the 4K ones.
@@ImageMaven Thanks so much for your kind and prompt reply. I'm not sure if "extract a frame" gives me what I was looking for which is a way to save all of the images individually to the camera so I didn't have to save them one by one. Am I missing something? Also, how would choosing the "fastest frame rate" help with saving each image individually? In my ignorance, the reason I chose 4K burst was thinking 4K would give me a better image (one that I could crop away at without too much degradation) than a smaller version of the same image. Is using 4K burst as I am a poor choice to get the best image result? Thanks again, Mark.
Nope. 4k files are much smaller than the highest resolution JPGs or raw files from your camera. But "4k Photo" modes in some older Lumix cameras allows for special features like very high burst rates and focus stacking. However it creates a video of those photos. If you shoot regular burst (not using 4k Photo) you'll have access to all the frames individually (not a video) and the files will be larger and you can crop a bit. Hope that makes sense.
@@ImageMaven I see, thanks, this is very helpful. I think this will do exactly as I want. The burst doesn't go as fast, but I guess that's because I set image size to L (20 mb). Thanks for sticking with me on this - you are GREAT!
Glad to hear it all worked out for you. Yes, the burst at 20mp is slower, but you will get more usefulness out of the files. The "4K Photo" modes have mostly been discontinued in the new cameras. And I think Lumix was the only brand that used them. It was a bit of a marketing thing when they came out.
can you select all the pictures in group?
+TheGlamoureboy Yes you can select all the photos in your 4K sequence. But I believe you need to do that individually.
+Marlene Hielema (ImageMaven) that's hard if individual pics. that's a lot. Is there an option like you select all pics you want and then 1 click. You know what I mean. Like deleting pics.
Help. My 4K button on the lower back dial only brings up the 4k option when in Ai mode. When I'm in manual mode, the same button only moves my focus point. What the heck am I doing wrong?
Not sure. Which camera? Have you checked your owner's manual?
Thanks for reply. It's the GX8. Manual says the same as you. I can access 4k burst in Ai mode as you describe. But in all other mode like manual etc, , moving the back function button just moves my cursor on the screen. To access 4k burst in any mode except Ai, I have to go through the menu system, which is fiddly and long winded.
Did you access the buttons through the Drive Mode? You need to be in Picture "taking" mode, not in Playback mode. Press the shutter half-way to activate the picture taking mode. the 4K menu will come up in that screen. If not then you must have something locked out in your menus. Also, check to see if you have the latest firmware. I'm using Ver.2.0
Also, I don't think it works with RAW files, so make sure you are on jpg.
Yes in drive mode and yes I always shoot raw. However, the camera automatically switches to jpeg when in 4k burst mode. I'm not sure what the problem is but I've figured a way round this. Turn the dial to Ai mode, select 4k burst as you describe, then turn the top dial to manual mode, then you can make manual adjustments to the setting but the camera still remains in 4k burst mode - which is what I want. Thank you and I wonder if other viewers to your channel have encountered a similar issue.
thx..super have help me that video.
Great to hear this Dar. Thank you for letting me know. :)
Thanks for your vid.. I have the gx8 with 4K photo mode..I understand you can change the aspect ratio to 4:3.. Can you shoot longer 4K photo mode videos and keep the entire 4K sequence as a video? (Looking for a workaround with my gx8 to mimic the gh4's blog anamorphic firmware to shoot 4K video with an added 2x anamorphic lens adapter but with 2x adapters its best that the video is shot in 4:3 as opposed to 16:9)- I could record audio to a separate external audio recorder
..typo..gh4's VLog firmware..
+justinspirational Yes, in theory you can shoot longer clips in the 4K photo 'Start-Stop' mode if you don't want to shoot in 4K video mode due to the aspect ratio change. Just beware of overheating. Give it a try for 30 seconds or so to see if it works for you.
+Marlene Hielema (ImageMaven) thank you. .overheating is a known issue then with shooting for longer periods in 4K photo mode then?
Yes, in the 4K photos modes, so I've heard, but I've never hit that point as I shoot short clips for my hybrid edits. I never shoot longer than a minute or two at a time.
+Marlene Hielema (ImageMaven) thanks for the heads up!
i feel strange in the moments you stop talking in that video and look to me like you want something
and fz2000
Yes, and more... this video was made before that camera was on the market.
canon still doesnt offer 4k lol
No regrets getting rid of my Canon 5D Mk2.
Good grief. Good info but opening music far too loud and the echo on voice is distracting.
Sorry to upset you so much. I'll work harder on my sound production in future.
it sounds perfect to me
Thanks for this feedback Dean. :) I appreciate it!
I personally feel that there is no distraction throughout the entire video (opening music and voice echoing). But you are extremely nice to reply to this person's complaint. Nice gesture of yours.