Panasonic G85 Video Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2017
- The Panasonic G85 is a great camera. But is it the best choice for shooters looking to buy today? Lets find out! Check out my G85 Guide here: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com/c...
Panasonic G85
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PROS:
Improved low light performance
Improved AF functions and speed when shooting video
Body stabilization/Dual IS 2/E-Stabilization
Great screen and EVF
4K
60fps at 1080p
Improved build quality and I/O layout
CONS:
No headphone jack
AF while improved still has hiccups now and then
Low light while better that previous models still isn't even close to Sony
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Of all the G85 review on TH-cam, yours is the best one so far...very clear & straight to the point. Thanks Caleb!
Thanks Sam!
Wait! The heading says G85; but it was really about the Sony A6500. I got the Sony, because he recommended it. I never listen to this guy again.
Your videos are fantastic, Caleb. As someone who spends a fair amount of time behind the camera is always trying to improve, your video reviews and videos in general are both high quality and highly informative. My G85 will be delivered this week and I'll definitely be checking out your Video Guide as well. Thanks again for another stellar video.
I just purchased the G85 video guide. I was a little worried at first that I might be wasting my money. I have only just moved across to the G85 and found it quite confusing and then I purchased and downloaded Calebs's Video tutor. I am blown away. This has to be the be the best $20 I ever spent. So well made and so informative. I shall be watching this over and over again. Good stuff Caleb and many thanks. I am now confident I can get the best out of this amazing camera.
I can't trust any reviews this guy makes! I bought a G7 and it has yet to smoke all sexy-like for footage! Which one of these function buttons is programmed to the smoke machine???
The G7 doesn't have smoke features. This video is the G85.
DigiGod : Digimon Gamer why some people reply to this cm when they don't get the point?!
It was a joke. Calm down
Maybe you aren't rubbing it hard enough?
Try dousing it with fuel and then light a match,you should see some smoke.
Easily my favorite channel on TH-cam. Thanks for the years of hard work Caleb!
I picked up the G85 (A really great kit bundle with lens and extras) for my channel, and so far I am loving it! I purchased it after nearly 4 months of painstakingly working my way through every camera I could get information on, trying to find a camera that could match my criteria. Because this camera will be used for traveling, I found the G85 to match almost perfectly with my needs. I also purchased your master video for the camera and have been working my way through it slowly, trying to memorize the details I will need to get the camera to perform optimally while I travel. Thank you for posting your review of the G85! I feel even more confident with my purchase.
You sound like me when I was looking at buying a camera. I spent almost two months researching every camera within the $1.5k - $2k price range before settling on the G85. My wife thought I had some obsessive compulsive camera research disorder because every time she came into my office I was looking at reviews for yet another camera, after two months she was begging me to just pick one ;)
I completely understand that, Pieter. Every time I have to make a major electronics decision (camera, laptop, even headphones) I do my research extensively because I want to guarantee that I will love my purchase for years to come. And because I know I will love and use it for so long, I can justify getting more expensive choices. ;)
and i thought i was the only one..
You are not alone, my friend. lol
Hi I am new to this but I travel alot i have visited 40 countries and i want to film better video is there a major difference in film quality between PANASONIC LUMIX G85 12-60MM KIT - BLACK
or
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G85KBODY Camera Body, ? which G85 do you have?
Thanks
Caleb - thanks for the review, I ordered my G85 after watching this, and bought your Tutorial Series. Keep up the solid work.
Thanks Danny Ly! Means a lot!
I bought one well over a year ago and still pleased with it. Use it with an Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 7-14 2.8 Pro lens. Results are mind blowing. Bought your G85 course too by the way. Helped me a lot. Thx!
you gotta upload a sample video man so we can see the beauty
Caleb, I bought your G85 guide to help me UP the production value of my daughter's gymnastics channel. I highly recommend it for anyone new to Panasonic or this camera. It is not overwhelming... so it is easy for beginners to follow but also really in depth for advanced shooters like myself. SLICK!
Thanks for the heads up. I was thinking why would anyone buy the guide but happy to see a review and will be purchasing it myself.
Thanks I was searching for the reviews for the guide. Now I can go ahead and buy it too.
I've been on youtube for hours tonight trying to decide between the a6500 and the G85 until I saw this video lol. I greatly appreciate you providing such valuable content.
Fantastic video mate. Absolutely loving my G85! And bought your guide! Its amazing.
Perfect vid and the best G85 vid review I've seen. Mine's coming in tomorrow and definitely glad I'm upgrading from the G7. The weather proof and IBS are the biggest features I'm looking forward to.
Thank you! I actually bought it after your review confirmed what a lot of people were saying about the camera. I just bought the guide, too, thanks for that as well! Now let's get back to learning :).
Only channel were I can like before watching the video... So good are you!
Aw shucks! You're too kind sir!
DSLR Video Shooter Haha Really not, it was totally worth it. Keep up to good work!
Amen to him.
No problem. You can always dislike afterwards ;)
+DSLR Video Shooter It's like this. You, Maarten Heilbron and Ted Forbes are the true masters of "there's a meaningful content in every second of the video" philosophy. Amazing how efficient you guys are and there's a load full of facts, highly relevant data on every possible aspect of the subject you're talking about. As soon as I start thinking "oh, and what about..." you start talking about it. Great job!
I've got both your G7 and G85 guides and I'll purchase everything you release, damn, take my money up front haha....
Best G85 review on TH-cam. Very well done.
Thank you for that great review! Far the best review about the g85 i‘ve seen on TH-cam!!! Liked and subscribed your channel 🙏🏽😌
What a great review man! Was debating on getting this camera or the Sony 6500 for my podcast studio. You definitely just helped me come to a decision.
Great review once again! Keep them coming!
My fingers are itching for the GH5 as I already own a GH4 since day one but still waiting for that Sony A7s III
Holy shit, you should be extremely proud of this video. It was comprehensive, and you answered every question that a person like me who is torn between the G85 and the G7 could hope to ask. I was particularly concerned about the lack of in body stabilization on the G7, especially since many of the attractive lenses I had been looking at do not provide that feature. Your video was a real eye-opener, and because I'm past my prime and my hand isn't steady, I realize now that the G85 would suit me better. One last thing also from one neck-beard to another, congratulations on the hot wife, beautiful home, etc.
Awesome breakdown of what it has to offer. When I'm finally able to upgrade from my 7D, I think you've sold me on what to get.
You are a god. Seriously such beautiful videos. You're so well spoken and natural. I really appreciate your vids. Thank you. ✌🏻
If you do high ISO comparisons, it would be great to have some area with a lot of detail (bank note, feathers, ...) in the shot to see if the camera is just smoothing out the noise. Flat areas of different color can't really lose any detail so it's hard to tell.
Thanks for the video!
Will mine come with built in smokey effect
He has the special edition which overheats the second it's turned on
Ethan Britt It's not an a6300
Bless your Heart!
Hahaha! Can't believe I missed this comment!
Maybe it's a bit 'o Mary Jane
Caleb, one more great review. Congratulations for your beautiful family. God bless you!
Great review, my friend. Excellent coverage, and your video and sound quality are on point, well done! I actually picked up the G85 at the beginning of the year, and absolutely LOVE IT!!!
Nice! Such a great little camera.
Just the video I've been waiting for, I'm sold!
Saw the vapor on the product shots and thought, "Does Caleb vape?". Then I saw the mod and atomizer on the computer desk. Hope you guys are staying off the stinkies! Love your videos man.
Caleb’s guides are FANTASTIC. Best $20 you’ll ever spend.
one of the best production value and great presentation skills.
Caleb, thank you so much for this review. Your videos have inspired me to take the dive into videography and you've pretty much just sold me on the G85.
One thing you haven't mentioned though is the recording bit rate. At 60fps, doesn't it record at 24mbps? vs the GH4s 100mbps? Is that not a concern? I was worried that would impact the quality for professional use.
Love your videos. Stunning work.
Sir, you have just earned my subscription. Well done on your review.
so far im loving this guys review...the smokey effect though...i need that
I subscribed not because I want to know when you upload, but because this video is so good quality that it seems like the only ethical option.
I like that you vary your cameras. there's so many channels I like watching about Making videos on a budget that have basically become 'how to use your sony camera.
I have been looking for a B cam for my gh5. Thanks for the excellent review my friend!!! You sold me.
first time I watch one of your videos...excelent job 😊 you just got another subscriber. Thanks.
I was hoping you’d cover the hdmi out. Trying to use a capture card and don’t know which cord to order
I really love this camera and your guide is awesome! 👍👍👍
Cant understand how GH5 users sometimes look down on the G85. They should be proud and supportive on the little brother 😁🙏
We use both! Love both cams, too!
Great review. No waffle and straight to the point. Thanks
Thank you for being genuine with this and pointing out pros and cons. I was set on the GH4, then wanted a G7 ($497 for the camera and 14-42mm lens is a steal), but I think I’m going to try to snag a G85 used.
Thanks for the review! Looking at buying one if these! I subbed!
Great review and test of the low light capabilities..Thank you
Great Review! I’m thinking about purchasing this camera for vlogs & short films.
I've shot with many cameras and by far I love my panasonic GX85. 25 years experience and this one blows me away.
Hi Caleb, what camera did you shoot the portion of this video on with the black background? And was lens? It's looks great.
I got this camera on Monday and I was surprised with the 4k and 1080p recording capability. At the time I purchased this the price was a bit expensive but I think it's the best camera for under 1000 dollars. After doing some testing I figured the best focus setting for me was face tracking (not the one point) The 49 point I alright for focusing on a general area and is kinda fast but not as fast as the face tracking. I did some tests focusing on random objects with face tracking and the focus sensitivity at +2 and its focuses in under 2 seconds every time. All in all, I'm pretty impressed with this and since it has 4k and CineLikeD it's kinda future proof.
Very good Video. Really like the effects!!
Finally we get to see other parts of your house! Haha. Beautiful family! (including the dog!)
Thanks for the review ! was quite informative !
Great review, thank you. And great to see your hair back again on your head!
Amazing b roll dude ;)
I want a camera and i think this is the one
Great review, Caleb. I still use the G7 and I kind of miss most of the features. Right now I'm shooting with it in -15 Celsius weather... this is not a weather sealed camera, it may stop working one day.... The G85 seems like a perfect all-arounder, as you said. However, I may start saving money for the GH5.
Great review. And I agree with Caleb. I got this camera and you cannot go wrong with it, if you decide to buy it.
Hi, I just started my TH-cam channel that revolves around golf. can you recommend what lenses I should buy for the gh5? the gh5 I will use in the Pro Shops, dining areas as well as stuff with my family. 3 lenses i should buy? thanks
Clear and concise. I think i'm going to go for this!
great review as always! thank u very much
I have been waiting for this review haha. To see if I made the right choice with my G85. I will probably buy your guide for video. I have zero idea on the settings to use for it lol.
I would like to add that unlike the G7 the G85 will hook up to an external monitor while recording. You are welcome :)
Used to run the G6. I remember loving the image and hating the build quality. Good to know the G line got upgraded in that department. I'm definitely a Sony FS100/700 guy now, though.
Good review. Don't know much about mirrorless camera aside from the GH4. Been using DSLR's for a long time.
I didn't know there was another option for 4k capable camera that's cheaper than the GH line. Cool stuff mate.
Got a sub from me. Excellent info here. Cut, clear, and concise.
Ok. Since Mr Salazar subbed ill sub
Haha Greg! Big fan dude
Thinking about changing our Sony a5100 for this camera... or maybe wait for the GH5...
GH5111
Nekojitablog you're so humble and prudent. You got 800k+ subscribers but still use a Sony A5100. I bet you could afford buying a GH5 and a A6500.
Nekojitablog with the amount of views on your channel, get GH5
Sony overheats bruh
@@laginw Spanish-speaking channels don't pay as much as the English channels do, I think they're still using a G7.
This is the video I have been waiting for! Been tossing up between getting a 2nd hand G7 or sucking it up and getting one of these. I think i'll just pay the extra and i'll be happier with it as a result. Cheers.
Hey, could anyone elaborate on the additional cropping?
I'm planning to buy this as backup-backup camera, mostly filming on 4K with external monitor... what exact extra crop would that be? what about without monitor?
Hi Caleb, great review again. I wanted to ask you: Do you know if the GH5 has E-stabilization and if it can be used with the Dual i.s.? i hate Premiere's warp stabilizer but the footage of the G85 with E-stabilization looked natural, not streched weirdly like it happens with Premiere. As for the G-85, it seems excelent for a B-cam for video.
Thoughts between lumix g85 vs Leica D109? I’m trying to decide between these too, I’m pulled to the Leica for colors, but lumix cause I heard it’s pretty similar to Leica, thoughts anyone?
Great review! I´ve made a video testing the weatherproofness of this camera, and I've got say that its really impressing!
Loving the G85 guide. Thanks for putting that together! I have a question about follow focus for G85: Have you found a truly good follow focus system for the G85? The focus ring on the kit lens (12-60mm) doesn’t really have a hard stop on focus. You can just keep spinning it round and round. The 25mm 1.7 does the same thing. Any suggestions on follow focus for these lenses or this camera?
Nice video; very informative.
Great review, Caleb. I hope to make my reviews feel as natural as yours. Keep up the good work. G85 seems pretty great.
Thanks Zackary!
Great review. Thanks dude. I've been interested in the camera, but I'm kinda saving for the GH5 right now. Maybe later i'll look at used prices to replace my GH3, which is still just fine for 1080p shooting. By the way, beautiful family, enjoy them!
Great review....VERY HELPFUL!
Love the dog on the sofa.
is there an overheating issue with thios camera? theres smoke everywhere at 50sec onwards.
I shoot w/ the canon m5 as my main camera on my channel. I'm planning on picking up the GH5 when it comes out. Love both. This is a good review!
Great overview and review, Caleb! The different cropping factors is something I had no idea existed and no other reviews I've read/watch mention it. Compared to the a6300, that rolling shutter, for me, moves into the ' I can deal with that!' category, though Premiere does a halfway decent job of cleaning my RS up so far. One thing I'm curious of, and I know you mention in the mention in the trailer for the guide about picture settings, but how's the color options? Does it have the ability to do log of some king, like the GH4's V-Log? Thanks as always for everything you do, my friend!
Thanks Duke! No log, but honestly I very much dislike log profiles. Way overkill for most situations but I understand a lot of people still use them.
Love your videos! Question: Being that you said that "right now, this is the best all-arounder out there," is it safe to say that you would recommend this camera over the GH4 even if the price difference wasn't a factor? Besides the headphone jack and the fact that the GH4 does 96fps, is there any other advantage the GH4 has over the G85 that you can think of?
Caleb - G85 or G9? Worth it to upgrade to the Panasonic G9 vs the G85? Are you doing a guide for the G9? THANKS!
Hey Caleb! Great video man. In your opinion what would be the best camera for vlogging yourself also taking great video behind the camera? Thanks!
Looks awesome - picked up a G7 not long ago and couldn't be happier, but been looking at gimbals to smooth out some shots, looks like the IS in this is a good halfway house. Might pick one up later in the year then use the G7 as a b-cam.
as always great video
Great video as usual Caleb! How does the G85 perform shooting lengthy clips (45 min or longer)?
Are there any overheating issues you are aware of? Would a battery last up to 45 mins or longer?
Great review Caleb and I like your new focal length! Q: I mostly use Canon FD lenses, should I go with the G85+Focal reducer or the A6500 for low light video shooting?
Great as always. I was at WPPI. The GH5 is amazing.
dude what a nice review. thanks for it
I've been testing the G85 at my local camera store recently. I noticed I wasn't able to assign Audio Gain (Volume) to one of the hard function buttons.
Do you know if we are able to do this?
Also is there a way to make the focus box disappear?
this was super helpful. Thanks.
Great review, not a great fan of collecting glass (am a video shooter). Your thoughts on the Pana FZ2500?
I'm a G7 user and noise performance isn't nearly as good.
Is there anything in particular you're doing with picture profiles or other settings?
Great review! Thank you for it! I am trying to decide between g85 and gh4. Why should I go for the gh4? What will I get more on the gh4 except a few features? Will it give me better picture quality...?
Also does the g85 have cinestyl-d and v-log profiles?
Question, Can the G85 record externally with a monitor? If so what monitor would you recommend?
The way I look at it with the 80D is - if you don't care for 4k, and don't need in body IS, I think you'd be better off going with the 80D. It's got the flippy touch screen, and paired up with it's amazing DPAF face tracking abilities, you really can't go wrong with it, and pairing it up with an STM lens. The face tracking is simply outstanding with the 80D.
But, the G85 certainly has some big advantages with the 4k video, no time limit with recording, and in body IS.
Both are great options and serve their purposes.
Great review, as usual! You make my Tuesdays better :)
Hi Caleb! Which one would you prefer as a better overall camera? This G85 or the Sony A6300?
Cute family!!! :) Thank you for all your content... Red gels and smoke on the G85? You are spoiling us :)
7:22 the G85 is applying a heavier noise reduction algorithm. In that sense its better to do all noise reduction in post. Making the GH4 a better image in low light in that sense.
Hi, I have a very specific concern. I am planning for a language instructional video. Suppose I do the shoot in 1080 60 fps, and there is a need to crop and magnify/enlarge a part of the picture (example the mouth area). Would the lower bitrate on the G85 be of much concern?
Hi Caleb, When using an external recorder, I would like to know if the camera screen and the recorder screen both display what is being filmed.
I'm asking because the screen goes blank on G7 once the record button is pressed.
Bought this last night, upgrading from a t3i! Leaving Canon since Lumix actually caters to videographers at these price points. Almost picked up an 80D, but the quality is too soft for me compared to these Lumix cameras I see with a kit lens too!
Im leaving Canon too