Great video! I bought this camera 2 months ago, and have just started making videos on youtube with it. Did a weatherproof video test to see how weather sealed it really was, and I got to say I was really impressed! 2 hours in the pouring rain, and it still works.
Martin Velsvik Didn't think the GX80/GX85 was weathersealed the GX8 is the only Panasonic camera in that style that is weathersealed. Even the new GX9 is not. You must have just been lucky. I've used Sony Broadcast Betacam camcorders in the rain and got away with not blowing one up and they are not weathersealed supposed to use a rain jacket.
Great review as usual, I binge watch you guys because your content is A+. Panasonic needs to give you commission because I purchased the G85 and left a 10 year relationship with Canon due to your review here. Obviously there are pros and cons to moving to Panasonic but overall I love the G85 and do not regret the change. For anyone using micro 4/3, get the Panasonic 42.5mm f1.7 lens. It is one of the best value portrait lens I have seen, amazing results for about $300! The 12-60mm kit lens is also very impressive and probably the best kit lens I have seen.
8:58 The most Canadian "Sorry" I've ever heard in my entire life haha. Great review guys! Love seeing all these cameras coming out of Photokina, Micro 4/3 really held their own against their Medium Format rivals. Any word on when we'll be seeing stuff about the GH5 and EM1 II?
I am glad you guys posted this video :) I commented in your last video asking you guys to review this camera... I am a happy subscriber... Thank you so much guys.
Beautiful work guys, really like your street photos especially Jordan @ 11:30 cool shot . as for the fz camera , it looks like the 1 inch sensor has the same issues with dynamic range even in relatively low contrast situations people's faces were belown out.
Hi guys, Your reviews are definitely the best !!! (in my opinion) Your complementarity is heartwarming, and Jordan without his beard is too cute ... Warmly, Phil
You guys make the best reviews, love them, informative first, but with just enough humour without going into cheesy territory! On that Panny, i actually wish more camera manufacturers would go more into the function over form territory, for me function is everything.
guys I really wanted to meet you in Cologne! I was there with another youtuber for Photokina and we did tried finding you guys but had no luck! Nice to see you enjoyed your visit to Cologne. I did a little video from my photokina trip as well... so sad not to have met :(
A bigger sensor doesn't give you more light but it can handle higher ISOs. Allowing you to take pictures that are less grainy looking or not as 'noisy'. Having bigger pixels allows for more light per pixel and will help also help with high ISO pictures.
Full disclosure I don't know your name (now I do) because I always go by the profile pictures but my first thought was "damn that is some excellent video quality, bet the girl that runs will comment about it". I was right lol
Camera companies are really masters at getting us to keep buying stuff aren't they? :) But honestly I love my GX85 but just with it had a better grip. It isn't a big deal until you start putting on heavy zoom lenses and your forced to hold the lens, because it's too front heavy and awkward to hold the body. Don't care for the added bulk of weather sealing and a mic input because standalone external mics are better anyway and staying somewhat small is what m43 is all about.
@8:18, Chris even your old GM5 (and mine too) has AF touch control while using the viewfinder :-) :-) :-) It's a classic Panasonic oldie that's go waaaay back, not something new on the G80/G85 ;-) It's great though, I agree about that
Wanted to complement my gx85 with a larger weather sealed body. Tried the om5 ii om1 ii, fuji xt1 and xt2 and finally went with a g85. The user interface, dual is, fastest focus, amazing video quality and the lenses available make it very hard to go back to olympus or fuji. The build quality is really amazing for the price too, taking a fuji after handling the g85 make the fuji feel like a cheap plastic body. The 12-60 is surprisingly usable too. quite hard to beat for the price. Will use the gx85 for prime lenses and the g85 for larger telephoto and my 7-14mm f2.8.
Schmetterlingtasche :-) Genau! Man you are so lucky to take those street photography shots in my homeland. Here in Germany you're not allowed take street photographies of people and put them on the internet without their permission and you can be sued by them if they find out. It's a sad thing to street photography. Only thing that is allowed, if the people are only accessories and not the main motive. Like pictures of the Dome with all the people in front of it. Thank you for the great review, the G80 seems to be a very interesting alternative to the E-M5 Mark II I guess.
guys , i really dig your reviews, you do a great job, but can you stick to filming the review with the same camera. i find it really difficult/distracting ( actually impossible )to get a feel for any camera when the video footage is shot by another camera, especially when that camera can shoot video. as a film maker/ photographer im always interested to see what new cameras are capable of. as an example your review of the fuji xt2 was filmed with a6300 and xt2 which makes no sense cause sony and fuji are different companies and i coulndt tell which of the footage was which other than when you listed it .my request is rather shoot the reviews with same the camera to give the viewer a total experience of shooting with the camera flaws and all. its much easier to form an understanding of the cameras capabilities if the episode is filmed with the same camera. ok rant over , otherwise your channel is rad
Hi Toby, Whenever we have the opportunity to shoot a review of a video-centric camera with the same model we will (i.e. our recent 5D Mark IV episode), however we usually only have a single unit for review. Most distributors will not send us two copies, but when we have the option we certainly will. Thanks for watching! Jordan @ TCSTV
Robin, In many countries there are different import/export/tariff/tax regulations in regard to expensive products like professional video cameras. Professional video cameras generally cost way way more, so the import taxes are way more. A still camera that can only shoot video for less than 30 minutes at a time is not considered a professional video camera (at least in the USA tax laws), so it doesn't get the crap taxed out of it as it would if it shot over 30 minutes. Many manufacturers limit all their cameras to 29.9 minutes just to make it easier in the build process, but some have separate models that are not limited which they sell in countries without huge import taxes. (some people try to find ways to hack the cameras and crack that limit on US cameras)
"I Love Pentax" Buttons. Nice touch. Great initial review. Look forward to getting my hands on a G85. I have the GX8 and a great lens collection. So I might like a G85 as a second body. This camera looks like such an improvement on the G7.
Again, thank you for a great honest review. I have the G7 and love it. I was wondering what the difference is between it and this new G camera. Now I know thanks to your excellent review. I can't wait for a more detailed review (is there one planned?) on the release version including it's 4K with CineD and CineV (it is still there, yes?). Again, as always, an excellent review. BTW, was that Chelsea Northup in there at 11:45?
The biggest reason I think vloggers don't embrace the Panasonic cams more is the video autofocus is so bad. If they had something close to canons dpaf these would be huge with the vlogging crowd. Has the video af gotten any better on the g85 compared to the g7?
I was a bit surprised to hear Chris mention Touchpad AF as if it was a new feature on this camera. Touchpad AF has been around for quite a while, at least since the G5, if not earlier. Glad to hear it mentioned, though, as it's a fantastic feature that's often overlooked in reviews and discussions of Panasonic cameras. FWIW, Olympus included something similar for the first time on the E-M10II.
Hi I am from Detroit, I love your reviews and I always look forward to you guys for every review. I currently use Panasonic G7, Fz1000, and A6300. I shoot from Africa to Toronto. Music video, Tv shows, Documentary, and International Films. You the GoToGuys for my equipment.
Although less noise is always better, the noise of this camera at high ISO is clearly visible but quite pleasing to the eye, especially in black and white. In the old film days, we also didn't mind the grain (remember Kodak Tri-X?)
I have the fZ1000 and GH4, you get the best results with Cinelike D over V-log any day. Not sure how the noise will be on the FZ2500 with V-log I'm guessing bad. Try Cinelike D in the next review too and rock that M.F. Cine D ( Con -5 Sharp -5 NR-2 and Sat -5 ). Also put the camera in picture mode (M) and change it to 1/3 ISO increments then go back to video. 1250 ISO is as clean as 800. Red Giant Colorista works really well for the grade. People complain about skin-tones but I have never had a problem. Can's wait for the FZ2500 full review =)
The G80 is a very good all around camera for under 1000 indeed, but I'm in love with the new E-m1 MkII, i really hope the 1 stop improvement in the sensor is real. Amazing cameos of Chelsea and Matt btw :)
I think your camera reviews are some of the best on TH-cam. Love your relaxed presentation style and unbiased opinions. PS: What is your opinion on the 42.5 F1.7.
Really looking forward to seeing you guys tear into the final production FX2500. Did I hear Jordan right, this is all on the "standard" picture style? Looks great!
I shoot Fuji, but that GM5 (with the 42.5/1.7 and the compact 35-100) is my on-the-fly, and I love it. Chris, make sure Panasonic keep that line going!
I ordered the FZ2500, so I hope I made a good choice since the camera just came out. I shoot a lot of video and want a good still camera also. I can't wait to see more details on this camera from your site.
Great reviews - level of detail is just right for enthusiast and novices alike! The humor is a bonus. Do you by any chance remember any issues with the in camera mic picking up a hissing sound from the IBIS when not using a remote mic? The camera is starting to ship in Europe and some of the people who received are saying the camera is NOT usable for video because of poor audio and hissing noise in the background. I hope it is an isolated case and not a design flaw. It seems like a great all around camera with the right combination of size and features for the price.
@6:15 "Panasonic's DFD is the best" I just watched Dan Watson's review on 1/4/17 "playing with the big boys" video and he says the autofocus is a problem. Are we talking about the same camera?
It depends on the mode you are talking about. DFD is excellent when taking the stills, it is unbelievably quick and it is the best contrast AF system beating even many phase ones. On the other hand, Panasonic makes AF in movie mode more stable and, therefore, it is often too lazy and slow.
As a GH2 owner, I'd be happy with either the G85 or the GH5. Speaking of the GH5, that thing will do 4K at 10 bit 4:2:2. Hopefully I'll be able to afford it by the time it's released.
Nice review as usual guys. But I'm holding out for the GH5. My GH3s have been great cameras. When I got them I planned to skip a generation to upgrade. So I'm hoping the wait will be worth it, at least to upgrade one of my GH3s. Chris, I can't believe you aren't putting your lens hood on. One of my GH3s fell off the tripod when I was using a new head in a rush shoot in South Africa recently. I had the lens hood on and camera came out completely unscathed, bouncing on the concrete end over end as it fell from four or five feet! Definitely worth the time to always put the lens hood on frontward.
Greetings!! Question for Jordan Drake as well as Chris and TCSTV just bought the gh4...however im as I'm learning about the camera & lenses etc I was questioning/rethinking my decision...like should I have gotten the g85 (ibis)I'm definitely will be using the camera for recording while walking through neighborhood recording myself/others speaking/lectures, poetry, performing etc...thinking the in body stabilization will be big. I do plan on taking photos as well. Your wisdom is honored and praised...Peace
Excellent reviews as always. Chelsea Northrup and Matt Granger! Personally I don't mind the look of Panasonics cameras. For me its not what they look like, its what they do that is important. How is the video autofocus on both of those cameras? I know on some of Panasonics other G/GX/GH cameras it can be hit or miss at times. Also...Hey Canon, you see the FZ2500? That is how you make a hybrid 4K camera! I am sure this will sell more than the XC10/XC15 does given the specs. The only real downside to it for me was the crop, I like the long zoom, but its not good that it suffers by not being wide enough for normal shooting. Would have liked the sensor to have been a little bigger though and the crop to have been less. Its nice that it has 10-bit 4:2:2 output, but I can't see V-Log L being useful on a camera with a 1 inch sensor.
Chris you have a great presentation on this camera is Panasonic Lumix g85 is the camera to buy there's no question in my mind I love that it's dustproof I love that it's rainproof I think it's awesome thank you for sharing Chris
Great video guys-thanks for the info and review. I am gonna get the G80 (UK). As you say, a couple of minus points (no headphone jack, no slow motion video & grainy at high ISO), but still should be a brilliant camera (weather sealing & the grip is a good thing).
For all around, video and still camera - G85 or Canon 80D? I'm torn. Have always owned Canon before, so I have a couple of lenses. G85 easier to carry around, 4K, and dual image stabilization.
How does the autofocusing of the Panasonic G7 & G85 compare to that of other mirrorless cameras like the Sony A6300 or the Fujifilm X-T2? I have heared very positive things about Panasonics AF, but I want to be sure and have something to rely on.
I'm no interested in this camera but you always make interesting videos ,Chris.Very nice the city,by the way. I hope you'll come one day to Spain to record a video. A warm hug!
Between these 2 cameras in this video which would be the best for vlogging and best cinematic video experience or would I be better off to get the Canon 80D? In your opinion what would you suggest for a vlogger camera at the $1000 to $1200 range. Thanks and great video!!
G85! The 80d like the 70d has absolutely mush 1080, no IBIS, No 4k much bigger & heavier...and no future. G85 all the way for vlogging or a cinematic experience. Once you go 4k... no going back... not to mention the editing advantages(creativity). Good luck.
Thank you for the reply I really appreciate. Since I commented on this video I had counted out getting one of these and pretty much had my mind set on the G85. You mentioned edition advantages, what does this camera offer. I use Finial Cut Pro X for my editing software. Thanks again.
Great vid(s) guys, thanks! Only thing is in future reviews could you please do 100% screen grabs of the pics out the cameras for the low light shots please as watching through here makes most shots look good.
I really like all of your videos - always interesting and entertaining! The photokina was very interesting but I found the city of Cologne (except the really impressive "Dome") rather dull and the local beer (Kolsch) nearly undrinkable. Our group took a train to the the city of Dusseldorf (a few miles down the Rhine river) end enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere at the "Dusseldorf Rhine Terraces" :-)!
is it possible to use a australian firmware for this camera...the european model, g80 is restricted in software because it can shoot maximum 30 minutes of video!
Great video! I bought this camera 2 months ago, and have just started making videos on youtube with it. Did a weatherproof video test to see how weather sealed it really was, and I got to say I was really impressed! 2 hours in the pouring rain, and it still works.
Martin Velsvik Didn't think the GX80/GX85 was weathersealed the GX8 is the only Panasonic camera in that style that is weathersealed. Even the new GX9 is not. You must have just been lucky. I've used Sony Broadcast Betacam camcorders in the rain and got away with not blowing one up and they are not weathersealed supposed to use a rain jacket.
TCS videos are the only ones on TH-cam where I put a thumbs up before even watching the video. I know I won't be disappointed :)
Ordered one of these yesterday. That IBIS on 1/4sec absolutely floored me, I can't wait for this thing.
Great review as usual, I binge watch you guys because your content is A+. Panasonic needs to give you commission because I purchased the G85 and left a 10 year relationship with Canon due to your review here. Obviously there are pros and cons to moving to Panasonic but overall I love the G85 and do not regret the change. For anyone using micro 4/3, get the Panasonic 42.5mm f1.7 lens. It is one of the best value portrait lens I have seen, amazing results for about $300! The 12-60mm kit lens is also very impressive and probably the best kit lens I have seen.
Two camera reviews in a week? This is too much, this is heaven! I need to calm down! Great job guys!
1:21 That woman's reaction when he swore was amazing xD
8:58 The most Canadian "Sorry" I've ever heard in my entire life haha. Great review guys! Love seeing all these cameras coming out of Photokina, Micro 4/3 really held their own against their Medium Format rivals. Any word on when we'll be seeing stuff about the GH5 and EM1 II?
Pure Canadian blood in that "Sorry". It's not even in the accent, it's just that he REALLY sounds sorry.
Was deciding between G85 and OMD EM5 MKII, stoked I went with the G85. Super crisp video and the IBIS is awesome.
The Laika Experience actually im a little unsure on which path to take.. haha.. what made u decide on the g85?
I am glad you guys posted this video :) I commented in your last video asking you guys to review this camera... I am a happy subscriber... Thank you so much guys.
Beautiful work guys, really like your street photos especially Jordan @ 11:30 cool shot . as for the fz camera , it looks like the 1 inch sensor has the same issues with dynamic range even in relatively low contrast situations people's faces were belown out.
you guys are the best, doesn't matter on which continent you're shooting.
Jordans season greetings Jordan thank you brother you're another one who knows their cameras thank you again you and Chris are my friend
Great review guys. Photokina has bought out a lot off varied and great cameras this year.
Both Panasonic cameras are on my shopping list.
The ibis joke was KILLER...
Jordan does great Dad jokes - if it really was Jordan. I reckon Chris was simply passing the buck...
"DAD JOKES" 😂😂😂
The joke was lame. The "don't put it in the video" line (knowing full well it was going to be in the video) was hilarious.
Hi guys,
Your reviews are definitely the best !!! (in my opinion)
Your complementarity is heartwarming, and Jordan without his beard is too cute ...
Warmly, Phil
I don't even care which camera you guys are reviewing, just enjoy watching the show!
the best camera review channel on the tube.
You guys make the best reviews, love them, informative first, but with just enough humour without going into cheesy territory! On that Panny, i actually wish more camera manufacturers would go more into the function over form territory, for me function is everything.
guys I really wanted to meet you in Cologne! I was there with another youtuber for Photokina and we did tried finding you guys but had no luck! Nice to see you enjoyed your visit to Cologne. I did a little video from my photokina trip as well... so sad not to have met :(
Chris and Jordan. Just wanted to wish you both a Happy New Year! Looking forward to another year of great reviews and informative TCSTV videos!!
Chris Nichols thank you for sharing the Panasonic g85 you're awesome brother when it comes to cameras you're the man to look for thanks again
bigger sensor means more light, so good in low light? or is it about bigger pixel size individually.
A bigger sensor doesn't give you more light but it can handle higher ISOs. Allowing you to take pictures that are less grainy looking or not as 'noisy'. Having bigger pixels allows for more light per pixel and will help also help with high ISO pictures.
GH5 announcement hype! Also, welcome to Germany! Hope you enjoyed your trip.
Great to see you guys in Germany - hope you had a good time :-)
Yep, I want the G85... already thinking about selling my GX85 for it. Great review! Thanks for sharing :)
Full disclosure I don't know your name (now I do) because I always go by the profile pictures but my first thought was "damn that is some excellent video quality, bet the girl that runs will comment about it". I was right lol
Lol, yeah :) I'm loving the GX85's 4K / IBIS for the price... but I reeeeeeally want a fully articulating screen 😊
I'm waiting for the omd-em1 2 because I want the articulating screen and the touchscreen. Once that camera is out I'll know what brand I'll go with.
I'm thinking of selling my GX8 for the G85 :)
Camera companies are really masters at getting us to keep buying stuff aren't they? :) But honestly I love my GX85 but just with it had a better grip. It isn't a big deal until you start putting on heavy zoom lenses and your forced to hold the lens, because it's too front heavy and awkward to hold the body. Don't care for the added bulk of weather sealing and a mic input because standalone external mics are better anyway and staying somewhat small is what m43 is all about.
Great cameo by Chelsea and Matt in the ISO tests.
Viel Spaß noch in Deutschland und mal wieder super Video.
@8:18, Chris even your old GM5 (and mine too) has AF touch control while using the viewfinder :-) :-) :-) It's a classic Panasonic oldie that's go waaaay back, not something new on the G80/G85 ;-) It's great though, I agree about that
Wanted to complement my gx85 with a larger weather sealed body. Tried the om5 ii om1 ii, fuji xt1 and xt2 and finally went with a g85. The user interface, dual is, fastest focus, amazing video quality and the lenses available make it very hard to go back to olympus or fuji. The build quality is really amazing for the price too, taking a fuji after handling the g85 make the fuji feel like a cheap plastic body. The 12-60 is surprisingly usable too. quite hard to beat for the price. Will use the gx85 for prime lenses and the g85 for larger telephoto and my 7-14mm f2.8.
The quality of the content you guys are producing is top notch! Keep it up!! You need to come to Sydney, Australia tough :)
Schmetterlingtasche :-) Genau! Man you are so lucky to take those street photography shots in my homeland. Here in Germany you're not allowed take street photographies of people and put them on the internet without their permission and you can be sued by them if they find out. It's a sad thing to street photography. Only thing that is allowed, if the people are only accessories and not the main motive. Like pictures of the Dome with all the people in front of it.
Thank you for the great review, the G80 seems to be a very interesting alternative to the E-M5 Mark II I guess.
guys , i really dig your reviews, you do a great job, but can you stick to filming the review with the same camera. i find it really difficult/distracting ( actually impossible )to get a feel for any camera when the video footage is shot by another camera, especially when that camera can shoot video. as a film maker/ photographer im always interested to see what new cameras are capable of. as an example your review of the fuji xt2 was filmed with a6300 and xt2 which makes no sense cause sony and fuji are different companies and i coulndt tell which of the footage was which other than when you listed it .my request is rather shoot the reviews with same the camera to give the viewer a total experience of shooting with the camera flaws and all. its much easier to form an understanding of the cameras capabilities if the episode is filmed with the same camera. ok rant over , otherwise your channel is rad
Hi Toby,
Whenever we have the opportunity to shoot a review of a video-centric camera with the same model we will (i.e. our recent 5D Mark IV episode), however we usually only have a single unit for review. Most distributors will not send us two copies, but when we have the option we certainly will.
Thanks for watching!
Jordan @ TCSTV
Hi did i hear correctly when you said the European version of the FZ2500 shoots less video time than the USA version? If so why?
Robin, In many countries there are different import/export/tariff/tax regulations in regard to expensive products like professional video cameras. Professional video cameras generally cost way way more, so the import taxes are way more. A still camera that can only shoot video for less than 30 minutes at a time is not considered a professional video camera (at least in the USA tax laws), so it doesn't get the crap taxed out of it as it would if it shot over 30 minutes. Many manufacturers limit all their cameras to 29.9 minutes just to make it easier in the build process, but some have separate models that are not limited which they sell in countries without huge import taxes. (some people try to find ways to hack the cameras and crack that limit on US cameras)
I agree.
Stop being a square maaaaaaaan. Starting to sound like a Trump supported. ;)
11:43 Aww it's Matt and Chelsea.
Where is Tony though?
Watching from the corner.
Sterby jr. Lol
Matt looks hungry at Chelsea :P
But where's Kai??? He was actually there lol.
Serious question: what's the lens filter at 1:43? It says B+W, does it turn colour into bw light?
"I Love Pentax" Buttons. Nice touch. Great initial review. Look forward to getting my hands on a G85. I have the GX8 and a great lens collection. So I might like a G85 as a second body. This camera looks like such an improvement on the G7.
Again, thank you for a great honest review. I have the G7 and love it. I was wondering what the difference is between it and this new G camera. Now I know thanks to your excellent review. I can't wait for a more detailed review (is there one planned?) on the release version including it's 4K with CineD and CineV (it is still there, yes?).
Again, as always, an excellent review. BTW, was that Chelsea Northup in there at 11:45?
Schmetterlingtasche :D
Very cool! Greetings from Germany :-)
YES I've been waiting for this!!!
The biggest reason I think vloggers don't embrace the Panasonic cams more is the video autofocus is so bad. If they had something close to canons dpaf these would be huge with the vlogging crowd. Has the video af gotten any better on the g85 compared to the g7?
Suck My Mod They aren't that bad for stuff that isn't too busy. The majority of beauty bloggers I watch use Panasonic, such as Wayne Goss.
I was a bit surprised to hear Chris mention Touchpad AF as if it was a new feature on this camera. Touchpad AF has been around for quite a while, at least since the G5, if not earlier. Glad to hear it mentioned, though, as it's a fantastic feature that's often overlooked in reviews and discussions of Panasonic cameras. FWIW, Olympus included something similar for the first time on the E-M10II.
This review came in fast!!! love it! I'm buying the g80
Love your review. Can't wait for the FZ2000 one. More in depth for video capabilities please. Thank you, guys.
Those Pentax pin buttons...fantastic.
Also, it was great seeing you in Cologne! It's a shame you didn't stay with us very long, but now I know why ;-)
Great vid! Does the FZ2500 inherit the same awesome IBIS from the gx85 and g85?
i've been waiting for this review!!
Absolutely best reviewer out there. Should review other products also.
Hi I am from Detroit, I love your reviews and I always look forward to you guys for every review. I currently use Panasonic G7, Fz1000, and A6300. I shoot from Africa to Toronto.
Music video, Tv shows, Documentary, and International Films.
You the GoToGuys for my equipment.
Great video guys!
is that Chelsea northup and Matt granger making faces at 11:50 ?!!
I liked the ibis hotel! Haha awesome video guys! Great to see the cameo
Great job, you both are naturals and very knowledgeable
Although less noise is always better, the noise of this camera at high ISO is clearly visible but quite pleasing to the eye, especially in black and white. In the old film days, we also didn't mind the grain (remember Kodak Tri-X?)
This review helped me a lot. thx. and so funny to see you in my good old germany.
I have the fZ1000 and GH4, you get the best results with Cinelike D over V-log any day. Not sure how the noise will be on the FZ2500 with V-log I'm guessing bad. Try Cinelike D in the next review too and rock that M.F. Cine D ( Con -5 Sharp -5 NR-2 and Sat -5 ). Also put the camera in picture mode (M) and change it to 1/3 ISO increments then go back to video. 1250 ISO is as clean as 800. Red Giant Colorista works really well for the grade. People complain about skin-tones but I have never had a problem. Can's wait for the FZ2500 full review =)
Thanks to you guys, i bought one!! G80 it is and i love it.
Awesome review thanks, so pleased I held off on the GX80 now, as I am buying this ha
well done.. Really entertaining stuff. Both your acting skills are quite amazing
The G80 is a very good all around camera for under 1000 indeed, but I'm in love with the new E-m1 MkII, i really hope the 1 stop improvement in the sensor is real.
Amazing cameos of Chelsea and Matt btw :)
What's better for photography - the GX8 or the G80?
Cheers
I think your camera reviews are some of the best on TH-cam. Love your relaxed presentation style and unbiased opinions.
PS: What is your opinion on the 42.5 F1.7.
Wow....what part of Calgary is this?
Or Cologne in germany...
I miss the reviews in Calgary, it's so much more photogenic than Cologne...
so we know u never where in Köln
They were in Germany for Photokina, they did the review there with the demo models of the cameras.
Really looking forward to seeing you guys tear into the final production FX2500.
Did I hear Jordan right, this is all on the "standard" picture style? Looks great!
I shoot Fuji, but that GM5 (with the 42.5/1.7 and the compact 35-100) is my on-the-fly, and I love it. Chris, make sure Panasonic keep that line going!
I ordered the FZ2500, so I hope I made a good choice since the camera just came out. I shoot a lot of video and want a good still camera also. I can't wait to see more details on this camera from your site.
I laughed really hard at that joke. Keep them up, Jordan :D
Great reviews - level of detail is just right for enthusiast and novices alike! The humor is a bonus.
Do you by any chance remember any issues with the in camera mic picking up a hissing sound from the IBIS when not using a remote mic?
The camera is starting to ship in Europe and some of the people who received are saying the camera is NOT usable for video because of poor audio and hissing noise in the background. I hope it is an isolated case and not a design flaw. It seems like a great all around camera with the right combination of size and features for the price.
At 10:00 I know which hotel chain to choose for less blurry photos.
Lmfaooo at 1:21 when you swear, the lady just looks at you like excuuuse me
My favorite part was the IBIS Hotel lol! and Jordan's Pentax button. Keep up the good work guys!
Great reviews guys, thanks.
Wow I'm very impressive with the G80/G85. Cannot wait to see the new GH5
@6:15 "Panasonic's DFD is the best"
I just watched Dan Watson's review on 1/4/17 "playing with the big boys" video
and he says the autofocus is a problem.
Are we talking about the same camera?
It depends on the mode you are talking about. DFD is excellent when taking the stills, it is unbelievably quick and it is the best contrast AF system beating even many phase ones. On the other hand, Panasonic makes AF in movie mode more stable and, therefore, it is often too lazy and slow.
Now I'm watching you do the Panasonic Lumix g85 now that's the camera I like / over Canon M50
It's always handy to know what ring your hand is on. :) Great review, thanks!
I really hope Panasonic will consider providing 120fps 1080p and V-Log to the G85. It'd be about the ultimate package (-low light) at that point.
Hey Chris hello from Atlanta Georgia really enjoy your videos thank you for sharing the g85 beautiful camera thanks again
As a GH2 owner, I'd be happy with either the G85 or the GH5. Speaking of the GH5, that thing will do 4K at 10 bit 4:2:2. Hopefully I'll be able to afford it by the time it's released.
Nice review as usual guys. But I'm holding out for the GH5. My GH3s have been great cameras. When I got them I planned to skip a generation to upgrade. So I'm hoping the wait will be worth it, at least to upgrade one of my GH3s. Chris, I can't believe you aren't putting your lens hood on. One of my GH3s fell off the tripod when I was using a new head in a rush shoot in South Africa recently. I had the lens hood on and camera came out completely unscathed, bouncing on the concrete end over end as it fell from four or five feet! Definitely worth the time to always put the lens hood on frontward.
Greetings!! Question for Jordan Drake as well as Chris and TCSTV just bought the gh4...however im as I'm learning about the camera & lenses etc I was questioning/rethinking my decision...like should I have gotten the g85 (ibis)I'm definitely will be using the camera for recording while walking through neighborhood recording myself/others speaking/lectures, poetry, performing etc...thinking the in body stabilization will be big. I do plan on taking photos as well. Your wisdom is honored and praised...Peace
Are you making review Panasonic FZ2500? I´m big fan of your reviews. They really useful. Thanks.
Excellent reviews as always. Chelsea Northrup and Matt Granger! Personally I don't mind the look of Panasonics cameras. For me its not what they look like, its what they do that is important. How is the video autofocus on both of those cameras? I know on some of Panasonics other G/GX/GH cameras it can be hit or miss at times.
Also...Hey Canon, you see the FZ2500? That is how you make a hybrid 4K camera! I am sure this will sell more than the XC10/XC15 does given the specs. The only real downside to it for me was the crop, I like the long zoom, but its not good that it suffers by not being wide enough for normal shooting. Would have liked the sensor to have been a little bigger though and the crop to have been less. Its nice that it has 10-bit 4:2:2 output, but I can't see V-Log L being useful on a camera with a 1 inch sensor.
Chris you have a great presentation on this camera is Panasonic Lumix g85 is the camera to buy there's no question in my mind I love that it's dustproof I love that it's rainproof I think it's awesome thank you for sharing Chris
Great video guys-thanks for the info and review. I am gonna get the G80 (UK). As you say, a couple of minus points (no headphone jack, no slow motion video & grainy at high ISO), but still should be a brilliant camera (weather sealing & the grip is a good thing).
For all around, video and still camera - G85 or Canon 80D? I'm torn. Have always owned Canon before, so I have a couple of lenses. G85 easier to carry around, 4K, and dual image stabilization.
How does the autofocusing of the Panasonic G7 & G85 compare to that of other mirrorless cameras like the Sony A6300 or the Fujifilm X-T2? I have heared very positive things about Panasonics AF, but I want to be sure and have something to rely on.
Another wonderful review, actually 2 in 1. Love it. You should travel to more photo & camera shows.
Love your reviews guys...nice video and i hope you enjoied the photokina and the city of Köln
I'm no interested in this camera but you always make interesting videos ,Chris.Very nice the city,by the way.
I hope you'll come one day to Spain to record a video.
A warm hug!
Between these 2 cameras in this video which would be the best for vlogging and best cinematic video experience or would I be better off to get the Canon 80D? In your opinion what would you suggest for a vlogger camera at the $1000 to $1200 range. Thanks and great video!!
G85! The 80d like the 70d has absolutely mush 1080, no IBIS, No 4k much bigger & heavier...and no future. G85 all the way for vlogging or a cinematic experience. Once you go 4k... no going back... not to mention the editing advantages(creativity). Good luck.
Thank you for the reply I really appreciate. Since I commented on this video I had counted out getting one of these and pretty much had my mind set on the G85. You mentioned edition advantages, what does this camera offer. I use Finial Cut Pro X for my editing software. Thanks again.
Really good review. Covered all bases.
Great vid(s) guys, thanks!
Only thing is in future reviews could you please do 100% screen grabs of the pics out the cameras for the low light shots please as watching through here makes most shots look good.
Thank you Chris thank you Jordan great video seasons greetings
I love these guys for reviews :)
Great video! I just hoped that Jordan would say something about the video capabilities of the G80 e.g. the available color profiles
What kind of mic do you use and where is it hidden? Audio quality is very good
According to the German data sheet, the FZ2000 will have no record limit in Europe. So the 4.9% custom duty for camcorders is included.
at 1:45 what does it mean by F8, and 5 seconds?
I really like all of your videos - always interesting and entertaining! The photokina was very interesting but I found the city of Cologne (except the really impressive "Dome") rather dull and the local beer (Kolsch) nearly undrinkable. Our group took a train to the the city of Dusseldorf (a few miles down the Rhine river) end enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere at the "Dusseldorf Rhine Terraces" :-)!
Thanks Chris
Wow I loved the incredible Review G-85
is it possible to use a australian firmware for this camera...the european model, g80 is restricted in software because it can shoot maximum 30 minutes of video!