I've enjoyed a year or two of this camera. When I held it I liked the weight and the non-reversible screen didn't seem to matter once I realised I could use the app on my 'phone to take pics. I'm tall and with the tilty screen I can get over most heads in a crowd. I added a zoom lens and may get a prime. So far I've enjoyed the experience and learnt about the joys of post-processing. The 4K video is great and when I took pics of a band in low light I took some video clips. Later I found I could make clear stills from them, accidentally discovering burst mode, I suppose. I'd like 20+ megapixels and would consider an upgrade in the future however, realistically, I could afford this one and didn't have thousands to throw into some precision beast. This is my 'A' camera because it's my only camera and I like it.
Personally for still photography which is what I mainly do (and what i think this camera was mainly intended for) I prefer the screen the way it is. More discreet than one sticking out of the side.
I used this little cam for a year, i made a music video and photos for my friends and family. This is something that can't disappoint anyone apart from professional photographers or videomakers. I like everything in fact I can say what I don't like and it is the fact that it does't shoot raw on video (couldn't really ask at this price point... ). With a manual 25mm f1.7 this stuff becomes the dream of every non professional videomaker
I prefer the tilting screen to the flip-out type. It's about choice, so please don't say that ALL cameras should have flip-out screens. If you want a flip-out screen there are plenty of options.
This is hands down the best camera for the price IMO, used it for the last year. The lack of audio bums me out, and I wish there were just a hint more bokeh, but all in all I love this little camera. I just recently upgraded (budget wise) to the Sony A6500, but the GX85 is an amazing little B cam.
Could you tell me if it is a good change from the GX85 to the Sony A6500? I am about to buy and I am undecided. My idea is to make more video than photos. I want your opinion rest on your results.
@@nakiradams Yes the a6500 is a nice jump up from the Gx85, but I recommend keeping both. That being said you cannot deny the A6500's video making capability, I absolutely adore mine, The AF is fantastic, and a modified Picture Profile for S-LOG, and Cine2 really allows for some serious flexibility when it comes to color grading, plus 120 FPS is just plain fun. Id say go a6400, OR 6600 though for now because they have a wealth of features that the 6500 does not. That being said if you find a great deal don't hesitate on the 6500.
@@KutWrite I did too, because I recognized footage using the 18-35mm lens that he said he used on the GX85 earlier in the video. If he would've said he had a 25mm 1.7 on it before we watched, it would've been easy to spot.
I went from a GX1 to this one and I totally agree with you with some additions. I miss the handfeel and from the GX1 with its front/back rubberized grips. Also the GX80/85 feels abit plastic because it is plastic of course. Besides the audio I/o jacks it would've been nice with NFC connection to WiFi since the manual connection to smartphone is abit finicky. Besides those minor remarks it's fantastic bang for the buck and I use it with vintage manual lenses as my everywhere everyday camera. The stabilitycompensation is fantastic when working with old manual glass. thanks for the review!
I love my GX80!! I do wish it had a flip out screen, but that's the only thing that I would change. And yes, the price is dropping. Might pick up another.
You mentioned that there's a recording limit for video. I've heard from others that say the North American version has no recording limits. Can you clarify?
Seems to be a re surge of videos on this camera. I'm a g95 user and purchased this for size. Some video and photography. I purchased this instead of the g100 That tilt screen on the gx85 is best for photography.
i just got the gx85 uts a great little beast i also have the g7 and id say its a slight better in terms of image quality they are both bangers but i want to pair it with a g85 adn g9
Small. Lightweight. Inexpensive body but closer to $400 now a days. Beautiful image quality photos and video. Very good quality choice of M43 lenses that are also small and lightweight. I love the L monochrome B&W jpeg files. The biggest problem I have with the GX85 is the lack of a microphone jac. With all the video features this body has packed into it this was a big omission. This is a photography centric body so the tilt screen is the right choice. All small body cameras have small batteries. The good news is extra Wasabi batteries are inexpensive and lightweight. LUMIX discontinued the GX body line. That is so sad. I purchased a 2nd GX85 as a backup body. I have recommended this camera with my wallet. This is a powerful street photography, travel, and EDC camera. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Nice video about the GX85! I’ve been using for almost a year now. Really enjoy for photo and videos. I just wish it had the mic input and flip out screen. It would be the perfect vlogging camera
Big plus for the mic input. The tilt screen I think is the right choice as this is a photo centric camera jammed with video features. It is, after all, a LUMIX. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Hi Ryan, thank you so much for this video. I bought GX80 this Month and i'm very surprised. I'm a photographer and usually I use a Nikon Full Frame camera.just yesterday I recorded a video at 6400 ISO with a limited noise. I'm also testing gx80 with protography.
Hello, I have a GX85 and some doubts about the image quality regarding the Sony A6400. Since you have tried them, could you tell me which one you like best? Thank you
Hi does the sensor move with the gx80? I got one and it moves left to right when I move camera but not in a motion way but it moved just like a whole block would move. Its not a smooth movement.
if you're saying when the camera is off yes this is okay. This is the in-body sensor stabilization. The sensor itself will shift around to compensate for your movements when holding the camera.
I feel like this camera is built for cinematic shooting and B roll but not so much vlogging or youtube content in general, while the G85 is the opposite. I'm getting this one because of the amazing IBIS, the sharp 4k and the cinematic colors. The low range of frame rates available is a bummer but oh well will have to use Twixtor for that slo mo lol.
How are you liking it ? I'm purchasing it because of the size. The screen is also ideal for photography and discreet I'm also going to use this for video. I might also convert some canon lenses on it.
The GX85 is a smaller version of the G85. The latter is a more complete body. The main virtue of the GX85 is the compact lightweight body. Lumix did a good job shrinking the G85. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Nice summary and fun intro and outro! I'm considering a GX8, but thought maybe go down a notch and also replace my "everywhere" cam, an older Canon S95. Maybe one camera can do that, plus more serious shots. I don't do much video, just short shots of my pet parrots.
The GX85 or 9 would be a great choice for a EDC for you. This is especially true with one of the small primes or zoom lenses. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I bought the GX85 in 2021 because of its size and capabilities. My D750 is just too noticeable in public, too obtrusive in groups, and becomes a spectacle when I'm carrying it around into a restaurant, store, or somewhere else. It's rather inconvenient, but the GX85 just goes everywhere easily. It has amazing image quality and my plan is to sell the D750 and do it all with M43. I am seeking a 2nd body to possibly start a portrait business, and the GX85 is on my list since the portraits would be outdoor or on-location type shots and it's just so easily portable. It's small, yes, so not quite as easy to adjust rapidly as a full frame DSLR due to the spread of controls, but I shoot portraits mostly in Aperture Priority, so it's still easy. I find the images excellent and 16MP is still great. It wasn't too long ago the D700 Nikon at 12MP was considered spectacular and the GX85 matches it on dynamic range, so the tiny sensors really can do a lot. Not what a D750 can do with dynamic range, but plenty for my work.
I value the small size and lightweight features of this body. I also own the GX9. Incremental improvements. Either of these GX bodies would be fine for your use case. There are a lot of good, small lenses for this body. Just bought the 42.5/1.7 and can’t believe how small and lightweight it is. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
subscribed! thanks for this! gonna get this. i was shocked to see how good it was recording concerts. i saw the quality of John Mann's recording for Paramore's Hard times live from Syracuse. once again thanks for this! watching from Malaysia. and I didnt skip the ad! btw would u recommend the gx85 for vlogging? (;
sharpness can easily be dialed back in cam. GX85 is an amazing tool if you dont need the extra features the GH5 offers, mainly for me thats slow motion.
@@Clarimort As I understand it, it's that if it goes longer than 30 minutes, it is taxed as a video camera and taxed differently, raising the cost to the buyer, thus limiting sales.
Hey man quick question.. Do you think difference is very noticeable between an LX100 and GX85 kit lens? Everybody saying LX100 spanks GX85 any time but not sure how big is that difference like how much worse are GX85 pics versus LX100 ones? Thanks
Steve H i ended up buying 20 vintage lenses and bought and kept both lx100 and gx85.. but not using any lol they just been sitting on my table actually :/ however, i did took some shots and since gx85 is def better newer camera with a couple extra settings, i keep taking lx100 with me(no backpack, no lenses..)
@@ivanzivojinovic1606 The LX100 has a nice fast zoom lens. Of course the GX85 is an interchangeable lens mount. The LX100 has less resolution than the GX85 because of the crop due to the multiple image size choice available. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Great review, Ryan. Why are the blacks in the early clips at :30 so crushed, milky blue? Is that how the image looks natively in camera, or did you do that in post?
@Ryan - So I was convinced that I was getting the G7 before I saw this video (actually ordered one and found out the condition was bad) but I came from an a6000 and XT-10 so I am familiar with its size. Is there any reason to get the g7. I am aware of the Mic jack & Cine-D but to me I.B.I.S is a Win! I've also used the Olympus EM-5 which has 3 axis and it was amazing. I just want to make sure picture quality and video quality is on par with the G7. Thanks for the help!
I'd argue picture quality on this camera is better than the G7. has much better processing so the noise isnt as bad. can probably get an extra stop in ISO compared to the G7.
Thanks for your opinion! I've heard that the GX85 has sharper images because it doesnt Anti-aliasing filter. Again I'm not sure that its that big of a difference, just trying to make the right call. Was impressed with the little guy for sure!
Hey Ryan! I just wanted to say thank you for the advice! I pulled the trigger and love the camera. I did have another question and some threads seem to answer it, but nothing is clear. I am looking at an older Atomos recorder and cant seem to see if the GX85 records 'true' clean HDMI out. I saw that the g7 doesnt but some people mention how Panasonic left that option in. Is that just turning off the overlays, or is there a way to determine if its really true Clean OUT. Thanks!
Yes, you can record out to an Atomos or similar recorder. I have done it with mine and had no issues. Just push the display button until all the options go away!
I’m still using the GX85 and GX9. I love these cameras. Small. Lightweight. Inexpensive. Vast choice of primes and small zooms. These are lovely bodies for street photography, travel, and EDC. I’m so sorry LUMIX has discontinued the GX line. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Really great video! I've starting looking at this for TH-cam use. My current gear is really lacking for videos, especially when I have to film myself. How is their phone app with this camera? I've seen some people say Panasonic's app is great for controlling video functions, but not sure if it applies to this camera specifically. My Nikon D750 with WIFI can't even control video at all, and my Fujifilm won't let me control my focal point in video recording mode through their WIFI app.
The app is great! The only bummer about this camera for TH-cam is the lack of audio jack. For more robust content like this video you really need a mic. The app is great to use to check focus and your settings see how you are framed up. You can use the Touch AF setting and draw a box around where your face will be. That is pretty reliable. but it doesnt have good continuous AF. so if you are doing something and you hold up an item really close to the camera for a close up focus pull it will take a long time to grab it. If you need something like that I'd suggest looking at Sony or Canon (they both have much better AF performance). If you really like the panasonic ecosystem check out the G7 or G85 both really great options with Mic inputs. For example, I shot this video with a GH4, 12-35f2.8 set to MF and used the Touch AF on the app to set focus and then just started talking. Once I was confident I was in focus I just used the rec button on the app knowing it wouldnt shift while in MF mode. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the information, I appreciate it. Their app does sound really useful. I usually use a recorder and a lapel mic, syncing the audio in the editor, so no mic port isn't a huge issue for me personally as long as the internal audio is good enough to sync. I just wish this camera had a full flip screen and the lackluster AF isn't ideal as well.
The AFC mode isnt great, especially when it starts to get a bit dark. Theres some shots in this video at a science convention at 2:09 mark, all of those are MF at a set distance. I tried using the AF-C mode this day but it was terrible. I wouldnt recommend it. If you REALLY need to use AF then you're better off looking at a Sony system. but for me this was a way to match with my GH4 stuff and keep 1 small,light camera on a gimbal. and the other with a heavier nicer lens on sticks or monopod. Hope this helps.
Ryan, as a video shooter using the GX85, did you shoot with manual or auto focus? And if you have the focus hunting issues, can you share the technique used to minimize the hunting. I have the GX85, and some lenses are worse than others. With the 20mm 1.7 pancake lens, it has a tendency to overshoot the focus when I pan from near to far, or vice versa. That little amount of overshooting the focus, then hunting back to focus correctly, is really distracting to my videos. Any input would be helpful. Thanks.
unfortunately these cameras just dont have great AF for video. I would recommend using MF whenever possible. I dont reall have any good advice for making the AF perform any better than it does. Sorry :(
Hey Ryan thanks for the review on this camera I’m tempted to buy it but have a question or two. I take a lot of outdoor portrait pictures and pictures of bugs and flowers with a occasional video or two would this be my best option I love the size and want something smaller to carry around as my d5200 is starting to be to heavy carrying around. If you think a higher or different model I’m ok with that also. Thank you ahead of time.
Hi Rekle, I think this is a great option for Macro Photography if it falls in your budget. Take a look at some of the awesome lenses from Panasonic or Olympus. As for other suggestions, the new GX9 looks really awesome (though I haven't used it myself) or something like the LX10/LX100 might be just what you need. The new LX100 mk2 seems to have a lot of great features in a small compact body like this. If it includd 4k60p I would have been ALLLLLL over that for video, but sadly for me photos come second.
I use the GX85 for street photography and as an EDC camera. My favorite combination is the PL15 and kit 12-60 lenses. A killer kit. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Good review. Most reviews are rather lame, IMHO. This was a good one. I particularly liked the video footage of the band. However, I don't think you can find a good example of this camera for a couple hundred bucks. If I could I'd buy a second one or two. I really like this camera. The stabilization was such a game changer, it was the reason I sold my GH4 to by the GH5. However this is lighter and as you said less intimidating. It's a milestone camera IMHO.
I'm confused. When I shoot jpeg the resolution is 14.1mp. When I shoot RAW the resolution is only 2.8mp. I'm using 3:2 aspect ratio. Does this happen to you too?
Thanks for the tips! I am a video artist who travels perpetually. The only hesitation I have about this camera is its weather-proofing. There is none. I haven't been in intense weather with the Gx85... yet. But I know wind will come, and moisture too. While I don't stand in the rain, I am wondering just how sensitive the camera is. Same goes with dust. Is it simply a matter of getting a protective case (i.e. - leather that fits around it) Seems obvious, but I want to make sure... Thoughts?
I'm not sure a case will save it from extreme weather conditions. If you are going say from super cold into a warm car its going to take some time for the camera to get used to it..take it slow. as for rain/dust/snow I would avoid at all costs with this little guy. If youre in these environments a lot you may want to consider upgrading.
I won't be in extreme weather conditions, just regular weather conditions. Mostly, heavy mist on the west coast and wind in the southwest desert and the occasional light rain...
Thanks. I am really enjoying this camera, except for the issue of weather sensitivity - the avoiding at all costs is difficult. Your suggestions on 'upgrading' to a camera that is a similar size/weight - and of course, quality- with weather-proofing would be greatly appreciated...
off the top of my head I think the gx8 is weather sealed, I'd start there. Otherwise youre looking into something like a GH4, GH5, G85 or the like. My guess is you will need to go up to a slightly bigger body no matter what. Dont discount Olympus I know they have a few bodies that are weather sealed that still take great video. Depends on your needs and this will require a bit of research.
Most people complain about NO flip out screen on some modern camera bodies, I find this screen is not available on lower priced bodies, cos I think Canon patented the flip-out screen and other manf. will have to pay(too much?) for the use of this patented feature.
Dear Ryan, I wanna buy a cam for YT, I’m confused between GX85 vs G7. I’m not bothered by neither the audio jack nor the tilt screen... what matters the most ... 1- image quality, as I read on different links it’s better on the g7, also most of samples of g7 on YT crispier than the ones shot on GX85 .... 2- money wise, it’s on sale now on Amazon for 600$ GX85 12 - 33mm + 45 - 150mm lenses free bundle VS G7 for 500$ + 25mm 1.7 for 140$.... So, should I get the GX85 with prime for 740$ in total or just get the g7 with prime 640 $... which do you think is a deal for life ? Is that 45 - 150mm lens big deal? Thank you so much, you got your channel sub for life.
Hey Nasser! not to make this even more complicated for you, but for your needs I would consider the G85. It will give you the best stuff from the GX85 and the G7 in one package. If you stretch your budget a little bit further you can get the G85 with the kit 12-60 lens for about $900 right now (maybe check ebay for a used one). I own that 45-150 and its not great. I never really use it because the quality of glass is sub-par. G85 will give you the IS and image quality of the GX85 and the audio jack, form factor, and bigger battery of the G7. In my opinion the GX85 has better image quality than the G7. They share similar sensors so theres is likely very little difference, but I have owned both and can say I prefer the GX85. That being said I have other cameras with audio jacks. I like the GX85 because it is so small but if I NEED a mic jack I can jump to one of my larger bodies (GH4 or GH5). If are going to get 1 camera to cover all your bases I would get the G85.
Yes I have heard of it - have not tried it. I kinda figured after this came out that Panasonic would release a firmware update to include Cine-V and D. but not a huge loss for me. I've been shooting with the "Natural" profile across all my cameras for a few months now and really enjoy it.
What the hell? I can't my GX85 to look half as good as your footage! I'm sure this has been asked a lot already but what sort of settings were you using on the early footage from 30s to 50s? have you done much post to it?
heres my settings - Settings used: Sensor Stabilization ON E Stabilization OFF Natural -3, -5, -5, -3 Graded using Adobe Premiere did a fair amount of grading but nothing too too crazy. theres lots of really solid videos about color grading that can teach you easy stuff to do inside premiere to get it on the right track. its all about trial and error. Also if you aren't make sure you are shooting in 4k. The 1080p quality from this camera is really low bitrate
I GOT THE GX80 AND I LOVE IT, I"M REALLY INJOY THE TOUCH SCREEN ON IT AND THE 5 AXIS STABILIZER AS WELL, BUT IS THE SIZE THAT MAKES ME WANT TO TAKE IT EVERY WERE I GO. OOH BTW HAVE YOU EVER HOOKT IT UP TO A 4K FIELD MONITOR CAUSE I AM HAVING ISSUE WITH IT? ( 1080P WORKS FINE )
under settings menu 3 theres something called "TV connection" check those settings and play around with that in camera. if that doesnt fix it I'd fiddle with the input settings on your monitor. I'm not familiar with that exact monitor but double check that its going to the correct HDMI and not AV. could be a setting in there to tell in that its a 4k signal or a 1080 signal and what frame rate. make sure they are the same in cam and on monitor. Hope that helps!
I just plugged mine in and went through all my settings in all the tabs and couldn't find anything or a way to turn it off. Maybe try a different cable? Sorry I couldn't be more helpful you got me stumped!
I love the GX85, the size is the biggest factor for me. I bought the Leica 15mm f1.7 lens and the 35-100 f2.8 after a year of using the kit lenses and it instantly upgraded the image quality, which was already great with the kit lenses. That said, I’m dreaming of the G9. But if I buy it I think I’ll still keep the GX85 as a second camera that I can bring with me all the time. Which raises the point of do I really want to upgrade to a G9?
Pop Colin good question, I just did a few tests this morning and it doesn’t appear to block anything to me. However I don’t use the flash much so your mileage may vary.
There have been people on forums complaining that the 1080p footage on the GX85 looks soft and muddy compared to same spec G85. or other Panasonic cameras. Do you feel this way?
Tai Ming Koh maybe not compared to other Panasonic cameras but I really don’t like the 1080p on this camera. You’re better off shooting 4k with this guy.
Tai Ming Koh if the choice is between only those two cameras you won’t notice any major differences in quality. They use the same sensor and compression to my knowledge. Going to a gh4 or 5 you’ll notice a BIG difference.
If you would like to shoot great 4k video and do a little photography I think the GX85 is the better choice. If you want to shoot mostly photos and occasionally take some nice video - Fuji.
@@RyanTimms I have both cameras. The X70 has a fixed 35mm equivalent lens and no EVF. There is no 4K video. No IBIS. It is smaller and lighter. Tiny battery. If you are considering the X70 also look at the Ricoh GRiii. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
There's nothing quite like it actually. If you want more advanced features you're forced to buy a much bigger model like the GH or G series which kinda beat the purpose of m43.The only other camera that matches this camera is the E-M10 III, but as usual it received the "beginner camera"treatment from Oly that Panny does to this camera too, to a certain extent. Idk why m43 manfacturers think that enthusiasts only use bigger bodies when we all need that GH5 in a GX-body. And no, E-M5 II doesnt count, because the video that comes out of it is as good as a CRT TV.
I have question? Ive been doing about a 6+ videos a year for the past 3 years as a side gig. Wedding videos etc. I saw your videos about gh4 and gx85. I shoot on 3 canon t3i w/ Magic lantern but next year I want to take on more clients because my feedback has been very good. would you recommend the gh4 or gx85 or the g85. I definitely need something modern with 4k and slow mo capabilities. the t3i only shoots 60fps at 720p. but I do love magic lantern. I know the g5 would be the best option but maybe after I start making more money. thanks for the time. like the channel
Thanks Miguel, I think you will see the biggest difference if you use the G85. The only thing it wont have is great slow motion. You will get awesome 4k, the 5 axis stabilization which is INCREDIBLE, and a mic input. This in my opinion is the best budget filmmakers option at the moment. Cheaper alternative would be the G7 which has everything about the same except no sensor stabilization. Buy one of those two while you save up for the GH5 to get that great slowmo and youll have a really nice kit! Cheers!
This is a great combination for street photography. I love that this lens has aperture clicks on the lens barrel. It’s Leica cobranded so it has to be good. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret
I have not tried the Yi but I can say the stabilization in the gx85 is amazing. If you need a mic jack and dont mind the larger body the G7 is excellent value. G85 would give you best of both worlds if you can stretch the budget a little bit.
@@sdhute I love the 12-60 kit lens. Small. Lightweight. Less than $200. Covers a vast range of focal lengths. Dual stabilization. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Five reasons to not like the GX80/85: 1/ 16Mp sensor 2/ No fully articulating screen 3/ No fully articulating screen 4/ No fully articulating screen 5/ No fully articulating screen Other than that it is a great little camera.
No microphone jac is a reason to dislike the GX85. This is a photography centric camera so the tilt screen was the right choice. Want a flip screen? Look at the GX8. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I'm watching this video almost 3 years later and I 100% agree with your assessment. It's a fantastic camera and I pair it with a G85 and it's more than enough for me. There's also a ton of features built in: th-cam.com/video/sYvzYAgBTBw/w-d-xo.html (shameless plug). Nice review and presentation. Liked and subbed.
I've enjoyed a year or two of this camera. When I held it I liked the weight and the non-reversible screen didn't seem to matter once I realised I could use the app on my 'phone to take pics. I'm tall and with the tilty screen I can get over most heads in a crowd. I added a zoom lens and may get a prime. So far I've enjoyed the experience and learnt about the joys of post-processing. The 4K video is great and when I took pics of a band in low light I took some video clips. Later I found I could make clear stills from them, accidentally discovering burst mode, I suppose. I'd like 20+ megapixels and would consider an upgrade in the future however, realistically, I could afford this one and didn't have thousands to throw into some precision beast. This is my 'A' camera because it's my only camera and I like it.
Personally for still photography which is what I mainly do (and what i think this camera was mainly intended for) I prefer the screen the way it is. More discreet than one sticking out of the side.
I used this little cam for a year, i made a music video and photos for my friends and family. This is something that can't disappoint anyone apart from professional photographers or videomakers. I like everything in fact I can say what I don't like and it is the fact that it does't shoot raw on video (couldn't really ask at this price point... ). With a manual 25mm f1.7 this stuff becomes the dream of every non professional videomaker
I prefer the tilting screen to the flip-out type. It's about choice, so please don't say that ALL cameras should have flip-out screens. If you want a flip-out screen there are plenty of options.
Super interesting fact that people are more relaxed with such a small camera in comparison 👌never thought about it really
What band was playing here? great music
I could tell the GoPro footage, but was surprised at how well it held up. The rest was seamless.
This is hands down the best camera for the price IMO, used it for the last year. The lack of audio bums me out, and I wish there were just a hint more bokeh, but all in all I love this little camera. I just recently upgraded (budget wise) to the Sony A6500, but the GX85 is an amazing little B cam.
Could you tell me if it is a good change from the GX85 to the Sony A6500? I am about to buy and I am undecided. My idea is to make more video than photos. I want your opinion rest on your results.
@@nakiradams Yes the a6500 is a nice jump up from the Gx85, but I recommend keeping both. That being said you cannot deny the A6500's video making capability, I absolutely adore mine, The AF is fantastic, and a modified Picture Profile for S-LOG, and Cine2 really allows for some serious flexibility when it comes to color grading, plus 120 FPS is just plain fun. Id say go a6400, OR 6600 though for now because they have a wealth of features that the 6500 does not. That being said if you find a great deal don't hesitate on the 6500.
Nice video! I actually thought the GX85 footage looked the best which I initially thought was the GH5.
I thought the same thing!
I don't know about "best," but I did think the closer, hand-held GH5 shots were the GX85.
@@KutWrite I did too, because I recognized footage using the 18-35mm lens that he said he used on the GX85 earlier in the video. If he would've said he had a 25mm 1.7 on it before we watched, it would've been easy to spot.
I went from a GX1 to this one and I totally agree with you with some additions. I miss the handfeel and from the GX1 with its front/back rubberized grips. Also the GX80/85 feels abit plastic because it is plastic of course. Besides the audio I/o jacks it would've been nice with NFC connection to WiFi since the manual connection to smartphone is abit finicky. Besides those minor remarks it's fantastic bang for the buck and I use it with vintage manual lenses as my everywhere everyday camera. The stabilitycompensation is fantastic when working with old manual glass. thanks for the review!
Thanks for the review. GX85 seems like an excellent "cheaper" camera. The picture quality looks excellent.
This camera shoots beautiful stills also!
I love my GX80!! I do wish it had a flip out screen, but that's the only thing that I would change. And yes, the price is dropping. Might pick up another.
You mentioned that there's a recording limit for video. I've heard from others that say the North American version has no recording limits. Can you clarify?
Seems to be a re surge of videos on this camera. I'm a g95 user and purchased this for size. Some video and photography. I purchased this instead of the g100
That tilt screen on the gx85 is best for photography.
Fantastic video... Love the live music... Any link to the band or that tune..
i just got the gx85 uts a great little beast i also have the g7 and id say its a slight better in terms of image quality they are both bangers
but i want to pair it with a g85 adn g9
Ryan buy the GX85, I like it more than the GH4, extremely simple and comfortable to travel thanks for your advice
Angel Villanueva cheers Angel! Hope you enjoy!!
I sold my GH4 and was using the GX85 exclusively until I bought the GH5. I still use it a lot for every day use.
Small. Lightweight. Inexpensive body but closer to $400 now a days. Beautiful image quality photos and video. Very good quality choice of M43 lenses that are also small and lightweight. I love the L monochrome B&W jpeg files.
The biggest problem I have with the GX85 is the lack of a microphone jac. With all the video features this body has packed into it this was a big omission. This is a photography centric body so the tilt screen is the right choice. All small body cameras have small batteries. The good news is extra Wasabi batteries are inexpensive and lightweight.
LUMIX discontinued the GX body line. That is so sad. I purchased a 2nd GX85 as a backup body. I have recommended this camera with my wallet. This is a powerful street photography, travel, and EDC camera.
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The phone app is used for may situations where a articulated screen was once used.
Not needed.
Love your friend's bow tie.
Nice video about the GX85! I’ve been using for almost a year now. Really enjoy for photo and videos. I just wish it had the mic input and flip out screen. It would be the perfect vlogging camera
Big plus for the mic input. The tilt screen I think is the right choice as this is a photo centric camera jammed with video features. It is, after all, a LUMIX.
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Great overview Ryan - really helping me make a decision on whether to buy this camera as an upgrade on my GF5
Hi Ryan, thank you so much for this video. I bought GX80 this Month and i'm very surprised. I'm a photographer and usually I use a Nikon Full Frame camera.just yesterday I recorded a video at 6400 ISO with a limited noise. I'm also testing gx80 with protography.
Hello, I have a GX85 and some doubts about the image quality regarding the Sony A6400. Since you have tried them, could you tell me which one you like best? Thank you
I would like to know if you prefer the GX80 over the Sony A6400. Thank you
Hi does the sensor move with the gx80? I got one and it moves left to right when I move camera but not in a motion way but it moved just like a whole block would move. Its not a smooth movement.
if you're saying when the camera is off yes this is okay. This is the in-body sensor stabilization. The sensor itself will shift around to compensate for your movements when holding the camera.
Ryan Timms Hi yes when its off. Sorry I forgot to mention that. Thank You for the clarification. Really appreciate it.
I feel like this camera is built for cinematic shooting and B roll but not so much vlogging or youtube content in general, while the G85 is the opposite. I'm getting this one because of the amazing IBIS, the sharp 4k and the cinematic colors. The low range of frame rates available is a bummer but oh well will have to use Twixtor for that slo mo lol.
How are you liking it ? I'm purchasing it because of the size. The screen is also ideal for photography and discreet
I'm also going to use this for video. I might also convert some canon lenses on it.
The GX85 is a smaller version of the G85. The latter is a more complete body. The main virtue of the GX85 is the compact lightweight body. Lumix did a good job shrinking the G85.
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Nice summary and fun intro and outro!
I'm considering a GX8, but thought maybe go down a notch and also replace my "everywhere" cam, an older Canon S95. Maybe one camera can do that, plus more serious shots.
I don't do much video, just short shots of my pet parrots.
The GX85 or 9 would be a great choice for a EDC for you. This is especially true with one of the small primes or zoom lenses.
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Thanks for doing the video. The GX85 image matches the GH4 well. BTW, who was the band? I would like to check them out.
I bought the GX85 in 2021 because of its size and capabilities. My D750 is just too noticeable in public, too obtrusive in groups, and becomes a spectacle when I'm carrying it around into a restaurant, store, or somewhere else. It's rather inconvenient, but the GX85 just goes everywhere easily. It has amazing image quality and my plan is to sell the D750 and do it all with M43. I am seeking a 2nd body to possibly start a portrait business, and the GX85 is on my list since the portraits would be outdoor or on-location type shots and it's just so easily portable. It's small, yes, so not quite as easy to adjust rapidly as a full frame DSLR due to the spread of controls, but I shoot portraits mostly in Aperture Priority, so it's still easy. I find the images excellent and 16MP is still great. It wasn't too long ago the D700 Nikon at 12MP was considered spectacular and the GX85 matches it on dynamic range, so the tiny sensors really can do a lot. Not what a D750 can do with dynamic range, but plenty for my work.
I value the small size and lightweight features of this body. I also own the GX9. Incremental improvements. Either of these GX bodies would be fine for your use case. There are a lot of good, small lenses for this body. Just bought the 42.5/1.7 and can’t believe how small and lightweight it is.
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subscribed! thanks for this! gonna get this. i was shocked to see how good it was recording concerts. i saw the quality of John Mann's recording for Paramore's Hard times live from Syracuse. once again thanks for this! watching from Malaysia. and I didnt skip the ad! btw would u recommend the gx85 for vlogging? (;
Gx85 first panasonic i kept
Is it me or does the gx85 look better than the gh5? I'm not really digging the extreme sharpness on the gh5 too much.
sharpness can easily be dialed back in cam. GX85 is an amazing tool if you dont need the extra features the GH5 offers, mainly for me thats slow motion.
Actually GX85 has no 30min limit for 4k recording.
In europe, it does. It has to, some stupid regulations in europe...
@@Clarimort As I understand it, it's that if it goes longer than 30 minutes, it is taxed as a video camera and taxed differently, raising the cost to the buyer, thus limiting sales.
Hey man quick question.. Do you think difference is very noticeable between an LX100 and GX85 kit lens? Everybody saying LX100 spanks GX85 any time but not sure how big is that difference like how much worse are GX85 pics versus LX100 ones? Thanks
What did you find out? I imagine you will be using more then the kit lens
Steve H i ended up buying 20 vintage lenses and bought and kept both lx100 and gx85.. but not using any lol they just been sitting on my table actually :/ however, i did took some shots and since gx85 is def better newer camera with a couple extra settings, i keep taking lx100 with me(no backpack, no lenses..)
@@ivanzivojinovic1606 The LX100 has a nice fast zoom lens. Of course the GX85 is an interchangeable lens mount. The LX100 has less resolution than the GX85 because of the crop due to the multiple image size choice available.
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Nice video.. I am Lumix gx85 user too
So am I.
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Great review, Ryan. Why are the blacks in the early clips at :30 so crushed, milky blue? Is that how the image looks natively in camera, or did you do that in post?
@Ryan - So I was convinced that I was getting the G7 before I saw this video (actually ordered one and found out the condition was bad) but I came from an a6000 and XT-10 so I am familiar with its size. Is there any reason to get the g7. I am aware of the Mic jack & Cine-D but to me I.B.I.S is a Win! I've also used the Olympus EM-5 which has 3 axis and it was amazing. I just want to make sure picture quality and video quality is on par with the G7. Thanks for the help!
I'd argue picture quality on this camera is better than the G7. has much better processing so the noise isnt as bad. can probably get an extra stop in ISO compared to the G7.
Thanks for your opinion! I've heard that the GX85 has sharper images because it doesnt Anti-aliasing filter. Again I'm not sure that its that big of a difference, just trying to make the right call. Was impressed with the little guy for sure!
you wont be disappointed. If you can live without a mic jack this is great value.
Hey Ryan! I just wanted to say thank you for the advice! I pulled the trigger and love the camera. I did have another question and some threads seem to answer it, but nothing is clear. I am looking at an older Atomos recorder and cant seem to see if the GX85 records 'true' clean HDMI out. I saw that the g7 doesnt but some people mention how Panasonic left that option in. Is that just turning off the overlays, or is there a way to determine if its really true Clean OUT. Thanks!
Yes, you can record out to an Atomos or similar recorder. I have done it with mine and had no issues. Just push the display button until all the options go away!
This video is 5 years old. May I ask if you're still using the GX85? Or are you still into micro four thirds?
I’m still using the GX85 and GX9. I love these cameras. Small. Lightweight. Inexpensive. Vast choice of primes and small zooms. These are lovely bodies for street photography, travel, and EDC. I’m so sorry LUMIX has discontinued the GX line.
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Great video man. It's a beast of a camera. My favourite camera to go travel with together with the 20mm F1.7 :)
I seen the lumix Instagram page, such beautiful photos 😍😍😍❤️ some awesome photos from the gx80/85
Man where did you find the sensor cap for GX80?! Plz help me! Thumbs up from Italy
what camera did you use to shoot this video? looks great!
elisabeth moss gh5 with sigma 18-35!
I just returned my m50 to get a used gx85. The noise was really annoying on the m50, how does the lower megapixels affect noise?
0:30 song name pls >??
Is it a better buy than the G7 for 4K and stills?
Besides the size advantage the GX85 has IBIS. It also lacks the microphone input . Both are fine bodies.
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Really great video! I've starting looking at this for TH-cam use. My current gear is really lacking for videos, especially when I have to film myself. How is their phone app with this camera? I've seen some people say Panasonic's app is great for controlling video functions, but not sure if it applies to this camera specifically. My Nikon D750 with WIFI can't even control video at all, and my Fujifilm won't let me control my focal point in video recording mode through their WIFI app.
The app is great! The only bummer about this camera for TH-cam is the lack of audio jack. For more robust content like this video you really need a mic. The app is great to use to check focus and your settings see how you are framed up. You can use the Touch AF setting and draw a box around where your face will be. That is pretty reliable. but it doesnt have good continuous AF. so if you are doing something and you hold up an item really close to the camera for a close up focus pull it will take a long time to grab it. If you need something like that I'd suggest looking at Sony or Canon (they both have much better AF performance). If you really like the panasonic ecosystem check out the G7 or G85 both really great options with Mic inputs.
For example, I shot this video with a GH4, 12-35f2.8 set to MF and used the Touch AF on the app to set focus and then just started talking. Once I was confident I was in focus I just used the rec button on the app knowing it wouldnt shift while in MF mode.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the information, I appreciate it. Their app does sound really useful. I usually use a recorder and a lapel mic, syncing the audio in the editor, so no mic port isn't a huge issue for me personally as long as the internal audio is good enough to sync. I just wish this camera had a full flip screen and the lackluster AF isn't ideal as well.
@@ScottJWaldron The GX8 might be a good solution for your use case.
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Great video. Thanks! I have a question for you. If you use a gimbal to shot video how do you set your GX85 in term of auto focusing. Thanks
The AFC mode isnt great, especially when it starts to get a bit dark. Theres some shots in this video at a science convention at 2:09 mark, all of those are MF at a set distance. I tried using the AF-C mode this day but it was terrible. I wouldnt recommend it. If you REALLY need to use AF then you're better off looking at a Sony system. but for me this was a way to match with my GH4 stuff and keep 1 small,light camera on a gimbal. and the other with a heavier nicer lens on sticks or monopod.
Hope this helps.
I find that if you use AF-S mode, and touch the screen for where you want the focus to be, it works better and faster than AF-C mode.
Ryan, as a video shooter using the GX85, did you shoot with manual or auto focus? And if you have the focus hunting issues, can you share the technique used to minimize the hunting. I have the GX85, and some lenses are worse than others. With the 20mm 1.7 pancake lens, it has a tendency to overshoot the focus when I pan from near to far, or vice versa. That little amount of overshooting the focus, then hunting back to focus correctly, is really distracting to my videos. Any input would be helpful. Thanks.
unfortunately these cameras just dont have great AF for video. I would recommend using MF whenever possible. I dont reall have any good advice for making the AF perform any better than it does. Sorry :(
Still appreciated, thanks Ryan.
Hey Ryan thanks for the review on this camera I’m tempted to buy it but have a question or two. I take a lot of outdoor portrait pictures and pictures of bugs and flowers with a occasional video or two would this be my best option I love the size and want something smaller to carry around as my d5200 is starting to be to heavy carrying around. If you think a higher or different model I’m ok with that also.
Thank you ahead of time.
Hi Rekle, I think this is a great option for Macro Photography if it falls in your budget. Take a look at some of the awesome lenses from Panasonic or Olympus. As for other suggestions, the new GX9 looks really awesome (though I haven't used it myself) or something like the LX10/LX100 might be just what you need. The new LX100 mk2 seems to have a lot of great features in a small compact body like this. If it includd 4k60p I would have been ALLLLLL over that for video, but sadly for me photos come second.
Hello Ryan... I'm from India and love streetphotography, is it a budget camera for this purpose ?
I use the GX85 for street photography and as an EDC camera. My favorite combination is the PL15 and kit 12-60 lenses. A killer kit.
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Good review. Most reviews are rather lame, IMHO. This was a good one. I particularly liked the video footage of the band. However, I don't think you can find a good example of this camera for a couple hundred bucks. If I could I'd buy a second one or two. I really like this camera. The stabilization was such a game changer, it was the reason I sold my GH4 to by the GH5. However this is lighter and as you said less intimidating. It's a milestone camera IMHO.
On sale currently with two lenses for 500 brand new
@@alexispadilla2606 I remember that sale. A real bargain. I just bought a 2nd GX85 from the local camera store for $399.
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I'm confused. When I shoot jpeg the resolution is 14.1mp. When I shoot RAW the resolution is only 2.8mp. I'm using 3:2 aspect ratio. Does this happen to you too?
Gx85 or olympus em10 iii? Please help me decide. Will be shooting 50/50 photo and video.
what camera and lens you use in this video? awesome.
Nice work and good footage comparison.
Thanks for the tips! I am a video artist who travels perpetually. The only hesitation I have about this camera is its weather-proofing. There is none. I haven't been in intense weather with the Gx85... yet. But I know wind will come, and moisture too. While I don't stand in the rain, I am wondering just how sensitive the camera is. Same goes with dust. Is it simply a matter of getting a protective case (i.e. - leather that fits around it) Seems obvious, but I want to make sure... Thoughts?
I'm not sure a case will save it from extreme weather conditions. If you are going say from super cold into a warm car its going to take some time for the camera to get used to it..take it slow. as for rain/dust/snow I would avoid at all costs with this little guy. If youre in these environments a lot you may want to consider upgrading.
I won't be in extreme weather conditions, just regular weather conditions. Mostly, heavy mist on the west coast and wind in the southwest desert and the occasional light rain...
Thanks. I am really enjoying this camera, except for the issue of weather sensitivity - the avoiding at all costs is difficult. Your suggestions on 'upgrading' to a camera that is a similar size/weight - and of course, quality- with weather-proofing would be greatly appreciated...
off the top of my head I think the gx8 is weather sealed, I'd start there. Otherwise youre looking into something like a GH4, GH5, G85 or the like. My guess is you will need to go up to a slightly bigger body no matter what. Dont discount Olympus I know they have a few bodies that are weather sealed that still take great video. Depends on your needs and this will require a bit of research.
Thanks! Will start the research with the gx8 and see where that leads me. Good to have your thoughts about the Olympus as well.
Most people complain about NO flip out screen on some modern camera bodies, I find this screen is not available on lower priced bodies, cos I think Canon patented the flip-out screen and other manf. will have to pay(too much?) for the use of this patented feature.
Dear Ryan, I wanna buy a cam for YT, I’m confused between GX85 vs G7. I’m not bothered by neither the audio jack nor the tilt screen... what matters the most ... 1- image quality, as I read on different links it’s better on the g7, also most of samples of g7 on YT crispier than the ones shot on GX85 .... 2- money wise, it’s on sale now on Amazon for 600$ GX85 12 - 33mm + 45 - 150mm lenses free bundle VS G7 for 500$ + 25mm 1.7 for 140$.... So, should I get the GX85 with prime for 740$ in total or just get the g7 with prime 640 $... which do you think is a deal for life ? Is that 45 - 150mm lens big deal? Thank you so much, you got your channel sub for life.
Hey Nasser! not to make this even more complicated for you, but for your needs I would consider the G85. It will give you the best stuff from the GX85 and the G7 in one package. If you stretch your budget a little bit further you can get the G85 with the kit 12-60 lens for about $900 right now (maybe check ebay for a used one). I own that 45-150 and its not great. I never really use it because the quality of glass is sub-par. G85 will give you the IS and image quality of the GX85 and the audio jack, form factor, and bigger battery of the G7. In my opinion the GX85 has better image quality than the G7. They share similar sensors so theres is likely very little difference, but I have owned both and can say I prefer the GX85. That being said I have other cameras with audio jacks. I like the GX85 because it is so small but if I NEED a mic jack I can jump to one of my larger bodies (GH4 or GH5). If are going to get 1 camera to cover all your bases I would get the G85.
Hey no link to the band?
hey man cool video I like your style GX85 for American Continent and GX80 for Australian and European continent right
Right. In Japan it is the GX7 Mii. Different designations for the same camera. Confusing, isn’t it?
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Hello , what do you think of hack the GX85 to get Cinelike D and Cinelike V ???, have you heard about it?
Yes I have heard of it - have not tried it. I kinda figured after this came out that Panasonic would release a firmware update to include Cine-V and D. but not a huge loss for me. I've been shooting with the "Natural" profile across all my cameras for a few months now and really enjoy it.
Thanks for the video!! ❤
What the hell? I can't my GX85 to look half as good as your footage! I'm sure this has been asked a lot already but what sort of settings were you using on the early footage from 30s to 50s? have you done much post to it?
heres my settings - Settings used:
Sensor Stabilization ON
E Stabilization OFF
Natural -3, -5, -5, -3
Graded using Adobe Premiere
did a fair amount of grading but nothing too too crazy. theres lots of really solid videos about color grading that can teach you easy stuff to do inside premiere to get it on the right track. its all about trial and error. Also if you aren't make sure you are shooting in 4k. The 1080p quality from this camera is really low bitrate
@@RyanTimms Thanks man. I'll give that a go.
I GOT THE GX80 AND I LOVE IT,
I"M REALLY INJOY THE TOUCH SCREEN ON IT AND THE 5 AXIS STABILIZER AS WELL,
BUT IS THE SIZE THAT MAKES ME WANT TO TAKE IT EVERY WERE I GO.
OOH BTW HAVE YOU EVER HOOKT IT UP TO A 4K FIELD MONITOR CAUSE I AM HAVING ISSUE WITH IT?
( 1080P WORKS FINE )
Yes I've hooked it up to just a couple different 7in field monitors and a Ninja Assassin. No issues here. What happens when you plug in the HDMI?
IN 4K IM NOT GETTING ANY SIGNAL.
I HAVE A VILTROX DC 70 EX 4K FIELD MONITOR ?
under settings menu 3 theres something called "TV connection" check those settings and play around with that in camera. if that doesnt fix it I'd fiddle with the input settings on your monitor. I'm not familiar with that exact monitor but double check that its going to the correct HDMI and not AV. could be a setting in there to tell in that its a 4k signal or a 1080 signal and what frame rate. make sure they are the same in cam and on monitor. Hope that helps!
STILL NO SIGNAL BUT TANKS FOR ANSWERING MY QUESTION
I just plugged mine in and went through all my settings in all the tabs and couldn't find anything or a way to turn it off. Maybe try a different cable? Sorry I couldn't be more helpful you got me stumped!
I love the GX85, the size is the biggest factor for me. I bought the Leica 15mm f1.7 lens and the 35-100 f2.8 after a year of using the kit lenses and it instantly upgraded the image quality, which was already great with the kit lenses.
That said, I’m dreaming of the G9. But if I buy it I think I’ll still keep the GX85 as a second camera that I can bring with me all the time. Which raises the point of do I really want to upgrade to a G9?
Yes. The G9 is definitely an upgrade. That being said, the size and weight make the GX85/9 a good choice for a B cam.
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Curious about if gx85+12-35/f2.8,is the long lens block inner flash? Thanks!
Pop Colin good question, I just did a few tests this morning and it doesn’t appear to block anything to me. However I don’t use the flash much so your mileage may vary.
Ryan Timms Thanks a lot!
mad helpful. thanks
Great video!
There have been people on forums complaining that the 1080p footage on the GX85 looks soft and muddy compared to same spec G85. or other Panasonic cameras. Do you feel this way?
Tai Ming Koh maybe not compared to other Panasonic cameras but I really don’t like the 1080p on this camera. You’re better off shooting 4k with this guy.
@@RyanTimms I see but sometimes I gotta shoot at 1080p 60 for the slow-mo. Currently deciding between GX85 and G85 purely based on video quality..
Tai Ming Koh if the choice is between only those two cameras you won’t notice any major differences in quality. They use the same sensor and compression to my knowledge. Going to a gh4 or 5 you’ll notice a BIG difference.
Easy on the b roll
What happened at 6:09?
Ryan? what should I pick? Fuji x70 or lumix gx85? I'm confused
If you would like to shoot great 4k video and do a little photography I think the GX85 is the better choice. If you want to shoot mostly photos and occasionally take some nice video - Fuji.
@@RyanTimms I have both cameras. The X70 has a fixed 35mm equivalent lens and no EVF. There is no 4K video. No IBIS. It is smaller and lighter. Tiny battery.
If you are considering the X70 also look at the Ricoh GRiii.
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Great video! .. 0:30 song name pls?
There's nothing quite like it actually. If you want more advanced features you're forced to buy a much bigger model like the GH or G series which kinda beat the purpose of m43.The only other camera that matches this camera is the E-M10 III, but as usual it received the "beginner camera"treatment from Oly that Panny does to this camera too, to a certain extent. Idk why m43 manfacturers think that enthusiasts only use bigger bodies when we all need that GH5 in a GX-body. And no, E-M5 II doesnt count, because the video that comes out of it is as good as a CRT TV.
Danial Arif is it good or bad6(crt tv)
have the same camera, my fav Camera, better than my nikon d750
Really that better?
I have question? Ive been doing about a 6+ videos a year for the past 3 years as a side gig. Wedding videos etc. I saw your videos about gh4 and gx85. I shoot on 3 canon t3i w/ Magic lantern but next year I want to take on more clients because my feedback has been very good. would you recommend the gh4 or gx85 or the g85. I definitely need something modern with 4k and slow mo capabilities. the t3i only shoots 60fps at 720p. but I do love magic lantern. I know the g5 would be the best option but maybe after I start making more money. thanks for the time. like the channel
Thanks Miguel, I think you will see the biggest difference if you use the G85. The only thing it wont have is great slow motion. You will get awesome 4k, the 5 axis stabilization which is INCREDIBLE, and a mic input. This in my opinion is the best budget filmmakers option at the moment. Cheaper alternative would be the G7 which has everything about the same except no sensor stabilization. Buy one of those two while you save up for the GH5 to get that great slowmo and youll have a really nice kit! Cheers!
Have you used the 15mm f1.7 Leica lens?
unfortunately no, but I would love to get my hands on one.
This is a great combination for street photography. I love that this lens has aperture clicks on the lens barrel. It’s Leica cobranded so it has to be good.
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Ha...I know that musician
I was on the fence between the gx85, the G7 and the Yi m1. Have you tried the Yi with the firmware 3.0? Is it any good againts the like of gx85?
I have not tried the Yi but I can say the stabilization in the gx85 is amazing. If you need a mic jack and dont mind the larger body the G7 is excellent value. G85 would give you best of both worlds if you can stretch the budget a little bit.
can anyone recommend a good, don't break the bank zoom lens for the GX85?
The 40-150 is pretty good
You can get viltrox adapter and get sigma 17+50 2.8 efs
@@sdhute I love the 12-60 kit lens. Small. Lightweight. Less than $200. Covers a vast range of focal lengths. Dual stabilization.
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Five reasons to not like the GX80/85:
1/ 16Mp sensor
2/ No fully articulating screen
3/ No fully articulating screen
4/ No fully articulating screen
5/ No fully articulating screen
Other than that it is a great little camera.
No microphone jac is a reason to dislike the GX85. This is a photography centric camera so the tilt screen was the right choice. Want a flip screen? Look at the GX8.
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What music in 4:00?
Love your videos but intro audio is loud af
what is a 'B camera' ?
secondary camera, so if GH4 or 5 is your main camera this would be a good second camera.
The price is more like $500.
🐕❤️ cute ! Sweet!
g7 lighter, and cheaper.no much crop as much as GX85 for 4k video.
but does it have 5 axis image stabilisation or focus stacking/bracketing in camera?
@@samplum4150 G7 has some disadvantage of course compare to gx80/85. But it's cheaper and great UHD video capability.
@@dimitrimoonlight g7 is more expensive than gx80 in my country.
I'm watching this video almost 3 years later and I 100% agree with your assessment. It's a fantastic camera and I pair it with a G85 and it's more than enough for me. There's also a ton of features built in: th-cam.com/video/sYvzYAgBTBw/w-d-xo.html (shameless plug). Nice review and presentation. Liked and subbed.
I admit I can only watch this at 1.65x speed.
5:10 rauschen
The poor audio was so distracting I forgot to look for the GX85 footage.