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I’ve been using Gh5s for 4years now. This camera totally rocks and is a good tool to up your skill level as a filmmaker. I have tried different color profiles, my preferred profile being CINE D and Natural, now I mostly shoot in V-Log and I love it. It’s just as you’ve said, GH5s is truly a beast of a camera. Quick question: What do you think about S5? Would you choose S5 over GH5s?
@@PanasonicAustralia I've seen reports of it being discontinued. You guys should make a GH6S with internal Panasonic Compressed Raw, 13 stops dynamic range, gyroscope stabilization ability and dual SD just like the gh5s and focus on perfect 4k and Netflix ready.
The only GH camera I havnet bought yet and I think its about time! I think a GH5s and GH6 combo would be amazing for my type of work. Thanks for the video!
Great review! And it is nice to see that somebody makes a review based on his experience, and not for promotion of one new camera. I absolutely love GH5s, and although the af performance is not the best on this world, for weddings on a dance floor when the lighting is really dim and using iso 6400 I find it really accurate, in fact I use Aff all the time with my 12-35 2.8 and I have no complains. I tried to use the s5 but it did not perform as good as my gh5s.
Nice stuff! I got mine for a few hundred dollars more in Australia at the time of the sale. I think they were below cost price (or close enough). These are so underrated.
I'm loving these fresh GH5s reviews from you, Shane. Keep up the good work! Also, when I use these older Panasonic cameras, I'm constantly reminded of this creative outlook from the great Russian composer Igor Stravinsky: "The more constraints one imposes, the more one frees one's self. And the arbitrariness of the constraint serves only to obtain precision of execution."
Man the GH5s has been an absolute money maker for me. I'm really contemplating getting a 2nd body. The 4K 422 all-intra 10-bit is insane. And if you shoot at 1080p you can get the same codec at 50p. (my top clients are corporate and are more than happy with 1080p).
It seems I am following in your footsteps, although up here in Sydney. I bought the GH5 M2 a couple of months ago and am loving it. This afternoon I was using some adapted EF lenses. I had forgotten how much I had gotten used to MFT over the last couple of years with the G9. Holding those EF L lenses I was surprised how heavy they are. As a result I put together my remaing EF lenses ready to sell, and I will invest in the GH5S.
The only second version camera I would buy, without hesitation for a second. A Panasonic Lumix Gh5-(S) Mark2 version. [Many people wants the Lumix gh5S Line Back!] *HIGHLIGHTS (wish list) - Same 10.2 Megapixel Sensor (x1.8) of the Gh5S. - Same Low Light Capacity and Dual Native ISO 400 / 2500 of the Gh5S. (But, improve Dual ISO 400/6400 would be beautiful) - Same Body Design of the Lumix Gh5S version1. - The New AF Phase Detection System in all modes. - Some In Body Image Stabilization (3 to 5 Stop, it's ok). - 15+ Stop Dynamic Range when it mixes with the DR-Boost mode (in all frame rates). - The New Battery of the Gh5S. - Same Two SD Card Slots. - C4K up to 60p (uncrop) 10-bit 422 Internally AF Phase Detection. - 4k up to 120p (uncrop) 10-bit 422 Internally with AF Phase Detection. . - Oversampling (uncrop) 1080p from 4k, up to 360p 10-bit 422 wth AF Phase Detection. - Pre-Installed V-Log Varicam. - External SSD to USB Video 10-Bit Prores 422 Recording. - About the same price as the Lumix Gh5S new, when it came out. It would be nice to see some new affordable Lumix Lenses too. Like: *NEW ZOOM LENS - Lumix 14-42mm f/2.0 Lens (28-84mm f/4 Equiv.) Under $1000. - Lumix 7-14mm f/2.0 Lens (14-28mm f/4.0 Equiv). Under $1000. - Lumix 45-80mm f/2.0 Lens. (90-160mm f/4.0). Under $1000 *NEW PRIME LENS (Same material and design as the Lumix 45,2mm f1.7 Mega O.I.S) - Lumix AF 10mm f/1.0 Lens. - Lumix AF 17mm Lens. - Lumix AF 25mm f/1.0 Lens. - Lumix AF 35mm f/1.0 Lens. - Lumix AF 55mm f/1.0 Lens. - [Price: About Under $600]
My favorite characteristic about GH5s / BGH1 is the highlights roll-off. Maybe low light might not be the best but the benefits on color science outweigh the not so perfect autofocus or low light performance.
I have 2 GH5S's and a GH6. I bought my first GH5S new when they first came out. I sold my GH5 to get a used GH5S for my second camera. I bought the GH6 to have a three camera shoot for my Mom and Dads memorial service. I love the color science of the GH6 but can't beat the low light of the GH5S. Would love to have 2 GH6's but would always keep one of the GH5S's. I shoot on Meike primes and DZO and Oly zooms. Not into auto focus. I also shoot BRAW with the GH5S. Wish they would allow it with the GH6. I edit with Resolve so Prores RAW doesn't cut it for me. Try HLG sometime. I get really great video with it.
I cut my teeth on a GH5 “s” - I still own it. I use it as a C camera often with my C300mk iii To learn filmmaking on a non stabilized system with terrible auto focus has made me a better filmmaker forsure. I often find myself manual racking my c300 mkiii even though that has incredible auto focus. I often shoot with a metabones and sigma 18-35. I agree they are slightly magenta but that’s an easy fix in post. 2023 and I still LOVE my GH5 “s”. Love your review and love where you are on your Filmmaker journey where it’s not about the spec it’s about the right tool for YOU! Great video sir
Nice to still see appreciation for the GH5s, I still love mine. I have been thinking about trading my GH5s in to buy an A7Siii, but part of me would hate to lose my GH5s because it is so compact with small lenses. And the amount I can get for my GH5s just doesn't seem worth it. I currently have a Sigma 18-35 for all my manual focus stuff and an Olympus 17mm F1.8 for when I need it to be compact or if I need autofocus. The autofocus is usable (obviously not always reliable) when shooting in 60p, but I was wondering if another lens could possible improve it on even more. Maybe something like the Panasonic 12-35 ii. what experience have you got with different lenses on the GH5s?
I haven't tried the 12-35mm on this camera but I use it all of the time on the GH5II/GH6. I'll need to test it out. I actually purchased that lens right between the time when I didn't own and re-purchased the GH5s. My instinct is, it should work pretty well. The 12-35mm is one of the better AF lenses. I'll give it a shot coming up. :)
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks Shane, I would really appreciate to see it working on the GH5s. The AF and the stabilization (handheld and on a gimbal). I had played with the idea of getting an OM-1 but I haven't found a really good review of this camera yet for video (sorry if you have done one and I haven't seen it). It does 10bit and is suppose to have much better AF and great stabilization. But I haven't seen a lot really showing off its video capabilities. What's your thoughts on this camera?
Thanks Shane for your info. I see you love the GH5S as well. I am hoping the low light on the S52X is close to the GH5S. - You should show this next comment to Panasonic, for entertainment if nothing else. The IBIS on these Lumix cam/lens combos starting with the GH4 is so powerful, a few years back I started shooting close to 90 percent of my events holding the cam on my face, like a still photographer. The stabilizer on the newer MFT 12-35 ii lens completely compensates for the lack of IBIS on the GH5S. The combination of using the latest Lumix EVF and IBIS in a run and gun environment is a total game changer for near perfect framing and exposure control. In 2023 the GH5S/12-35ii basically never left my face for about half of the events, It makes you WANT to over shot! I have gotten to the point where the shot viewed through the EVF is preferable to my naked eyes. Panasonic gave us bionic eyes. Here is the problem - Every time I convince myself I want the Sony/Canon look PLUS gaining a stopin really bad light, their inferior IBIS stops me cold from the purchase. Sony should setup a Lumix rehab to boost their sales. I know it's fixable in post on Sony/Canon, but seeing the footage live as it will be used is probably the best feature Panasonic ever spent time and money on.
Still rocking the gh5s? I use one with my gh6 and barely this week I found out it has an olpf lol I’m definitely going to be using it a lot more often! Especially in interview setups where I want a 3 cam set up paired with my s1h & Bs1h. Great review! Would love to see more gh5s & gh6 Content!
@@harlemwoodstudios I donated my gh5s to a church in need. In my professional work, I started noticing the limited dynamic range compared to my gh6 and s1h. Great little camera that was actually a low light Beast
@@ChrisFlores22 donating the GH5S is commendable. It is a low light beast indeed! The GH6 is definitely a powerhouse. I have yet to use the S1H, but the footage I observe online is beautiful.
Indeed love my GH5s but now I got the GH6 and I just bought a Ninja V for GH5s to record ProRes 422 10bit in 60p + GH6 can record ProRes internaly (or a 2tb SSD). This is a great combo and easy to match in post :)
Salut I love that you are making videos about the GH5s...it is one of the best MFT ever...but I did purchase my second S5 recently over GH5s. You have a lot GH5s for sale second hand unfortunately here kind of expensive or better to say I found a almost new S5 for the price of an used GH5s... The GH5s has the same or close to BMPCC4K for what I read and the crop is 1.8. One of the great things is Timeclocksync in the flash socket. About image quality of GH5s try to shoot with video assist Braw or proresraw. Footage is noisy but colors are even better...I will probably trade one GH5 for one used GH5s... Yours Filip
@@GeekyNerdyTechy yes I do. Love it. Took some getting used to. I like what you said about it not being the best for automatic shooting, but if you can manually expose your shots it’s a really nice camera to use.
QUESTION: if you are using a GH5S or another camera with a 1:1 pixel readout combined with a lense with strong in camera lens correction like the 12-35 f2.8. Doesn’t the in body, lense correction BREAK the 1:1 readout? I am thinking yes but I am thinking about to test it out.
I shot this video using the GH5S - at the time, I purchased two. Sadly I sent them back after a clump of dead pixels appeared on one and swapped it for another camera.
Does the focus transition in this camera work with focus by wire pana lenses like 14-42mm kit lens and the 45-150mm lens, the 50mm f 1.8 etc ? Thanks in advance.
It can, but it depends on how you set up the autofocus. Check out my Decoding the Panasonic Autofocus video. It should help you understand how to make it work.
The only reason I did not go GH5S was the autofocus. Other than that, it is a great camera. One thing that I like about these Panasonic units, is the durability of the body. They are the best cold-hot weather units, and I would trust them in wet weather long before Sony. I am a Sony guy by the way.
That makes sense. For extreme Autofocus situations I also have a Sony camera for that. I agree, the Sony stuff feels more like a toy over the body of the GH5S. It's like a plastic vs rugged design. That said, I am sure the Sony stuff is tough enough :).
so does it have continuous auto focus or not? One thing is autofocus andother is that it is continuous... I want a good video-focused camera as an actor doing all the work myself, filming myself in front of the camera and so I like it can keep me in focus even if I back away a meter or come up close to the lens... can I still do it with this camera or which in this price class now in 2024 will be the best choice? what about about the Black Magic camera? I got three lenses already and a GH3 but feel is time to upgrade my gear... I also film documentaries in poetic moods, and observational documentaries and like to follow people in the streets to see what life is like for different people, who are real-life characters and see life from their perspectives.. what camera to choose then in 2024? thanks for a great review of this model, I am interested but there is something in me that says, maybe not this one.. but still I am confused as to, what then? which camera can I afford in 2024 and still be up to date and do the things I want with a camera... any advice that can make me understand better which camera is worth it will be highly appreciated
It has CAF, but it's not phase detection - it's contrast DFD. You can make it work in most cases with some experimentation especially if you're behind the camera, but the autofocus for a single shooter in the field isn't as good as Phase Detection.. If you want phase detection autofocus, get the G9II if you want a micro four thirds camera. Otherwise, the S5II is a killer camera with great Autofocus. Blackmagic has no usable autofocus, it allows you to single shot, then you're all in manual focus from there. The GH stuff is mostly used by manual focus shooters.
Thanks for this video! Just bought a cheap second hand GH5S and looking forward to it arriving later today - Want to try seeing how low light I can go with a Voigtlander 0.95 lens!
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I did some experiments with the GH5S and 0.95 last night and I was able to shoot video at normal frame rates with the stars visible in the night sky, which is pretty impressive I think!
Torn between GH5s and S5 for multicam setup! Mainly capturing live music, also full shows 1h plus duration when I'm performing with my bands. Occasionally music videos etc. Would get two bodies to start with. GH5s has the timecode sync and fullsize hdmi... then again S5 easy power via usb. What's your take on this? And how important in the end is the timecode sync ability and do you actually utilize it?
I got back into these for a multi camera setup. They are light and small and have no recording limits. You can get a third party dummy battery for about $25 that powers them all day. MFT makes getting your band members in focus a lot easier without raising the iso and also has less rolling shutter. The S5 is awesome I also have a second channel where I use them on there but the lenses cost more as well so MTF is a cost effective way of getting great results.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thank you! Good points. There's some crazy deals on S5 now which makes it even harder to decide. Seems like there is a S5 mk2 in the pipeline. I'm running GH5 G80 and few Eos m now, it's pretty random mix and not so great low light.
Did you experiment with adapting lenses? I want to turn the gh5s into my small handheld camera vs my s1h but I would like a stabilized lens. The 12-35 offers that but some reviews make it out to be a pretty bad lens. Considering sigma 18-35 with metabones but then no ois. Help? Any recommendations? I would like to adapt so I can at least use the same ef lenses on my s cameras but what is your recommendation?
There's a new 12-35 that will be out in a week. It's already on the Panasonic website. I love the 12-35mm II, it works fine minus the odd flaring issue. The new Leica version looks to be the way to go. I don't use speedboosters on my gear, just the native mount stuff.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I ended up getting a gh6 lol the gh5s will live on sticks. I bought speedboosters and in terms of image quality,DoF and FoV it’s awesome but a native lens would be great to AF. I’ll probably pick up the 12-35 ii and 35-100 ii to have two native zooms and get EF primes to adapt. That’s the same route I’m following on my FF S cams. Lumix 24-70 (gonna get a 70-200 2.8 soon) and my primes will be EF mount to be shared across all of my cameras from gh & s series cams. Thanks man!
I think you can charge the battery while it's in the camera, but it won't run on USB power. I will need to double check as I always use a dummy battery setup.
I am not much of a Fuji guy, sorry. I reviewed the XT4 which I liked, but I didn't like it more than the GH6 except for the slow motion which was amazing. The X-H2S looks like a solid camera, but I would rather use a S5 or A7SIII.
The GH5S has better low light performance, different colour science, and a wider field of view. The GH5II has better IBIS and more 10 bit codecs. The GH5II also does the pixel to pixel mode for video if you need it (digital crop)
If you are shooting mostly handheld and need better AF the GH5II is the way to go. The GH5S has a more premium look about it due to the 9% extra field of view and better low light capabilities.
In the US the GH5S is actually more expensive than the GH6. Why would you chose the GH5S over the GH6? What is it that the GH6 can't do that the GH5S offers?
They were 40% off which made them half the price of the GH6. I also have a GH6 already. I explained about a multi camera setup in the video. These are smaller, lighter, dual native iso, matching SD cards etc.
I think your asking the wrong question! The question should be why is a 4 year old camera the same price as a supposed better new model? Answer because there is still a demand for it.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thank you Shane for taking the time to explain it to me. I am thinking about getting a Lumix purely for my youtube videos and I was not sure which one I should purchase.
The FX3 is a beast of a camera for the right person. If you want great autofocus and excellent 4k image quality it's a hard combination to beat. That said, I found the IBIS pretty underwhelming and the 3.5mm audio connector doesn't work great with some wireless packs thanks to poor internal shielding. The short answer is, I don't enjoy it as much as Panasonic cameras when I am behind the camera, but for content and UHD videos, the FX3 is good. The A7SIII is basically the same for less money, with a view finder. Vlog content recommendation comes down to good autofocus and good ibis. The GH6 is a good contender for that, but the AF isn't Sony good. Most of the Sony cameras have horrible rolling shutter or poor IBIS. The A7C, A7IV both suffer from these issues. Each camera has its own set of ups and downs depending on what you need.
I had a look at your videos. Have a look at the Sony FX30 if you're just getting started. It is a better long term choice than some of the other Sony cameras in the range and its less expensive than the FX30 at no real disadvantage. The Panasonic GH6 is also an excellent option. See which one meets your needs better :).
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks for the honest feedback. Sony cameras are like dating a beautiful woman with A terrible attitude 😆. I will return the fx3. The camera has Excellent image quality, but it’s not a joy to use. What is your take on the canon r6 mark iii
It’s a special camera but should be discontinued. The price (new) doesn’t compete with similar prices units anymore. It’s a good buy on the used market and I still love it but I can’t imagine anyone buying it at full price.
If you have a Gh5S or Gh5, you should use Panasonic Native lenses for auto focus. Third party lenses cannot work very well for auto focus scenerios. I dont prefer everyone not use Viltrox M2 or Metabones speedboster adaptors. Because they are only use for manual focus situations. They cannot work for auto focus shoots. I am generally use for auto focus shoots for Lumix 25 MM f1.7, Lumix 42,5 MM f1.7, Leica 12-60 f2.8 and Olympus 12-40 f2.8 Pro. They work very fine when you use auto focus mode. Not the best but not bad. You can use and no problem at all. If you want to shoot manual focus at the low light situations. I prefer only one lens, it is Voigtlander 17.5mm F0.95 Nokton. It is very very enough for manual focus shoot for at all.
The sigma lenses dont 'pulse', they're the only way to get rid of it afaik (should work for the G9, GH5s and GH5ii). A gentleman called John Harvey here on youtube has extensive tests with the G9 and sigma prime trio, across all the G9's firmware updates, if you want to see for yourself. Should be the same or slightly better on the GH5s compared to the G9.
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I’ve been using Gh5s for 4years now. This camera totally rocks and is a good tool to up your skill level as a filmmaker. I have tried different color profiles, my preferred profile being CINE D and Natural, now I mostly shoot in V-Log and I love it. It’s just as you’ve said, GH5s is truly a beast of a camera. Quick question: What do you think about S5? Would you choose S5 over GH5s?
I have GH5S and S5. Both cameras is greate. My opinion, In FullHD GH5s is little bit better.
@@ТарасГалишко-х9ц what you think of the GH5 ll compared to this GH5s?
@@SimplicityForGood I do not know. I have not GH5 II. But GH5S exactly is better than GH5 II in low light.
@@ТарасГалишко-х9ц ah yes... it is... but I wonder if the gh5ll is better for live broadcasting than the GH5S ?
@@SimplicityForGood gh5ll has 4K 50p 422 and it is great. GH5S - has not.
The GH5S is a great Camera! I’m working with GH Cameras since 2013. I own the GH4, GH5 and GH6! Wonderful workhorses!
Nailed it! We think the GH5S is one of the most underrated cameras in our G Series line-up.
It's so underrated! Has it been officially discontinued?
@@GeekyNerdyTechy No, it's definitely still a part of our current range!
@@PanasonicAustralia I've seen reports of it being discontinued. You guys should make a GH6S with internal Panasonic Compressed Raw, 13 stops dynamic range, gyroscope stabilization ability and dual SD just like the gh5s and focus on perfect 4k and Netflix ready.
The only GH camera I havnet bought yet and I think its about time! I think a GH5s and GH6 combo would be amazing for my type of work. Thanks for the video!
Thanks mate! The GH5S is a great camera. It's so much lighter than the GH5 and GH6. I think you'd dig the sensor benefits on this one :).
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I shot a feature film on it and have rented it for various projects but it’s going to feel good to own it finally.
@@RhettThompsonFilm Grab one before they disappear. I thought I watched a GH5s vs S5 video on your channel recently :) Good stuff :)
Great review! And it is nice to see that somebody makes a review based on his experience, and not for promotion of one new camera. I absolutely love GH5s, and although the af performance is not the best on this world, for weddings on a dance floor when the lighting is really dim and using iso 6400 I find it really accurate, in fact I use Aff all the time with my 12-35 2.8 and I have no complains. I tried to use the s5 but it did not perform as good as my gh5s.
I have had my GH5s for about 3 years and I am very glad I picked it over full frame.
Nice review and I couldn’t agree more! Bought one brand new for about 1200$ and it punches way beyond its price.
Nice stuff! I got mine for a few hundred dollars more in Australia at the time of the sale. I think they were below cost price (or close enough). These are so underrated.
I'm loving these fresh GH5s reviews from you, Shane. Keep up the good work! Also, when I use these older Panasonic cameras, I'm constantly reminded of this creative outlook from the great Russian composer Igor Stravinsky: "The more constraints one imposes, the more one frees one's self. And the arbitrariness of the constraint serves only to obtain precision of execution."
Many thanks, Hoang. The shooting experience is definitely part of the inspiration with this camera :)
They are great cameras!
Man the GH5s has been an absolute money maker for me. I'm really contemplating getting a 2nd body. The 4K 422 all-intra 10-bit is insane. And if you shoot at 1080p you can get the same codec at 50p. (my top clients are corporate and are more than happy with 1080p).
The GH5S is a great camera. I use 3 of them for multicamera shoots.
It seems I am following in your footsteps, although up here in Sydney. I bought the GH5 M2 a couple of months ago and am loving it. This afternoon I was using some adapted EF lenses. I had forgotten how much I had gotten used to MFT over the last couple of years with the G9. Holding those EF L lenses I was surprised how heavy they are. As a result I put together my remaing EF lenses ready to sell, and I will invest in the GH5S.
The only second version camera I would buy, without hesitation for a second. A Panasonic Lumix Gh5-(S) Mark2 version.
[Many people wants the Lumix gh5S Line Back!]
*HIGHLIGHTS
(wish list)
- Same 10.2 Megapixel Sensor (x1.8) of the Gh5S.
- Same Low Light Capacity and Dual Native ISO 400 / 2500 of the Gh5S. (But, improve Dual ISO 400/6400 would be beautiful)
- Same Body Design of the Lumix Gh5S version1.
- The New AF Phase Detection System in all modes.
- Some In Body Image Stabilization (3 to 5 Stop, it's ok).
- 15+ Stop Dynamic Range when it mixes with the DR-Boost mode (in all frame rates).
- The New Battery of the Gh5S.
- Same Two SD Card Slots.
- C4K up to 60p (uncrop) 10-bit 422 Internally AF Phase Detection.
- 4k up to 120p (uncrop) 10-bit 422 Internally with AF Phase Detection. .
- Oversampling (uncrop) 1080p from 4k, up to 360p 10-bit 422 wth AF Phase Detection.
- Pre-Installed V-Log Varicam.
- External SSD to USB Video 10-Bit Prores 422 Recording.
- About the same price as the Lumix Gh5S new, when it came out.
It would be nice to see some new affordable Lumix Lenses too. Like:
*NEW ZOOM LENS
- Lumix 14-42mm f/2.0 Lens (28-84mm f/4 Equiv.) Under $1000.
- Lumix 7-14mm f/2.0 Lens (14-28mm f/4.0 Equiv). Under $1000.
- Lumix 45-80mm f/2.0 Lens. (90-160mm f/4.0). Under $1000
*NEW PRIME LENS
(Same material and design as the Lumix 45,2mm f1.7 Mega O.I.S)
- Lumix AF 10mm f/1.0 Lens.
- Lumix AF 17mm Lens.
- Lumix AF 25mm f/1.0 Lens.
- Lumix AF 35mm f/1.0 Lens.
- Lumix AF 55mm f/1.0 Lens.
- [Price: About Under $600]
Thanks Shane, love your work.
My favorite characteristic about GH5s / BGH1 is the highlights roll-off. Maybe low light might not be the best but the benefits on color science outweigh the not so perfect autofocus or low light performance.
I have 2 GH5S's and a GH6. I bought my first GH5S new when they first came out. I sold my GH5 to get a used GH5S for my second camera. I bought the GH6 to have a three camera shoot for my Mom and Dads memorial service. I love the color science of the GH6 but can't beat the low light of the GH5S. Would love to have 2 GH6's but would always keep one of the GH5S's. I shoot on Meike primes and DZO and Oly zooms. Not into auto focus. I also shoot BRAW with the GH5S. Wish they would allow it with the GH6. I edit with Resolve so Prores RAW doesn't cut it for me. Try HLG sometime. I get really great video with it.
I cut my teeth on a GH5 “s” - I still own it. I use it as a C camera often with my C300mk iii
To learn filmmaking on a non stabilized system with terrible auto focus has made me a better filmmaker forsure.
I often find myself manual racking my c300 mkiii even though that has incredible auto focus.
I often shoot with a metabones and sigma 18-35. I agree they are slightly magenta but that’s an easy fix in post.
2023 and I still LOVE my GH5 “s”.
Love your review and love where you are on your Filmmaker journey where it’s not about the spec it’s about the right tool for YOU! Great video sir
Thanks, Cameron. Great to see another GH5S fan out there. :)
Nice to still see appreciation for the GH5s, I still love mine. I have been thinking about trading my GH5s in to buy an A7Siii, but part of me would hate to lose my GH5s because it is so compact with small lenses. And the amount I can get for my GH5s just doesn't seem worth it. I currently have a Sigma 18-35 for all my manual focus stuff and an Olympus 17mm F1.8 for when I need it to be compact or if I need autofocus. The autofocus is usable (obviously not always reliable) when shooting in 60p, but I was wondering if another lens could possible improve it on even more. Maybe something like the Panasonic 12-35 ii. what experience have you got with different lenses on the GH5s?
I haven't tried the 12-35mm on this camera but I use it all of the time on the GH5II/GH6. I'll need to test it out. I actually purchased that lens right between the time when I didn't own and re-purchased the GH5s. My instinct is, it should work pretty well. The 12-35mm is one of the better AF lenses. I'll give it a shot coming up. :)
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks Shane, I would really appreciate to see it working on the GH5s. The AF and the stabilization (handheld and on a gimbal).
I had played with the idea of getting an OM-1 but I haven't found a really good review of this camera yet for video (sorry if you have done one and I haven't seen it).
It does 10bit and is suppose to have much better AF and great stabilization. But I haven't seen a lot really showing off its video capabilities. What's your thoughts on this camera?
Thanks Shane for your info. I see you love the GH5S as well. I am hoping the low light on the S52X is close to the GH5S. - You should show this next comment to Panasonic, for entertainment if nothing else. The IBIS on these Lumix cam/lens combos starting with the GH4 is so powerful, a few years back I started shooting close to 90 percent of my events holding the cam on my face, like a still photographer. The stabilizer on the newer MFT 12-35 ii lens completely compensates for the lack of IBIS on the GH5S. The combination of using the latest Lumix EVF and IBIS in a run and gun environment is a total game changer for near perfect framing and exposure control. In 2023 the GH5S/12-35ii basically never left my face for about half of the events, It makes you WANT to over shot! I have gotten to the point where the shot viewed through the EVF is preferable to my naked eyes. Panasonic gave us bionic eyes. Here is the problem - Every time I convince myself I want the Sony/Canon look PLUS gaining a stopin really bad light, their inferior IBIS stops me cold from the purchase. Sony should setup a Lumix rehab to boost their sales. I know it's fixable in post on Sony/Canon, but seeing the footage live as it will be used is probably the best feature Panasonic ever spent time and money on.
Still rocking the gh5s? I use one with my gh6 and barely this week I found out it has an olpf lol I’m definitely going to be using it a lot more often! Especially in interview setups where I want a 3 cam set up paired with my s1h & Bs1h. Great review! Would love to see more gh5s & gh6 Content!
I still use the GH5S, especially in multicam shoots where I use 3 of them along with 2 GH5 cameras.
@@harlemwoodstudios I donated my gh5s to a church in need. In my professional work, I started noticing the limited dynamic range compared to my gh6 and s1h. Great little camera that was actually a low light
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@@ChrisFlores22 donating the GH5S is commendable. It is a low light beast indeed! The GH6 is definitely a powerhouse. I have yet to use the S1H, but the footage I observe online is beautiful.
Indeed love my GH5s but now I got the GH6 and I just bought a Ninja V for GH5s to record ProRes 422 10bit in 60p + GH6 can record ProRes internaly (or a 2tb SSD). This is a great combo and easy to match in post :)
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I love that you are making videos about the GH5s...it is one of the best MFT ever...but I did purchase my second S5 recently over GH5s.
You have a lot GH5s for sale second hand unfortunately here kind of expensive or better to say I found a almost new S5 for the price of an used GH5s...
The GH5s has the same or close to BMPCC4K for what I read and the crop is 1.8.
One of the great things is Timeclocksync in the flash socket.
About image quality of GH5s try to shoot with video assist Braw or proresraw.
Footage is noisy but colors are even better...I will probably trade one GH5 for one used GH5s...
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This is on my shopping list alongside the Panasonic S5 Mark 2 and Panasonic S1H within the Panasonic echo system
Nice review. Thanks for making the video. 🎥
Thanks for the kind words! Do you shoot with a GH5S? :)
@@GeekyNerdyTechy yes I do. Love it. Took some getting used to. I like what you said about it not being the best for automatic shooting, but if you can manually expose your shots it’s a really nice camera to use.
Nice review, what mic are you using?
I think it was the Movo WMX pack I reviewed a few days prior to this video
QUESTION: if you are using a GH5S or another camera with a 1:1 pixel readout combined with a lense with strong in camera lens correction like the 12-35 f2.8. Doesn’t the in body, lense correction BREAK the 1:1 readout? I am thinking yes but I am thinking about to test it out.
Or you could do it as a video idea if you want?
I shot this video using the GH5S - at the time, I purchased two. Sadly I sent them back after a clump of dead pixels appeared on one and swapped it for another camera.
Does the focus transition in this camera work with focus by wire pana lenses like 14-42mm kit lens and the 45-150mm lens, the 50mm f 1.8 etc ? Thanks in advance.
It can, but it depends on how you set up the autofocus. Check out my Decoding the Panasonic Autofocus video. It should help you understand how to make it work.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy > I was asking about the GH5s. I dont know why you pointed me to a video which as i watched was more S5 and GH5mk2 centric.
That was great man :) I think it could be a great option for my set-up and workflow too!!!
The only reason I did not go GH5S was the autofocus. Other than that, it is a great camera. One thing that I like about these Panasonic units, is the durability of the body. They are the best cold-hot weather units, and I would trust them in wet weather long before Sony. I am a Sony guy by the way.
That makes sense. For extreme Autofocus situations I also have a Sony camera for that. I agree, the Sony stuff feels more like a toy over the body of the GH5S. It's like a plastic vs rugged design. That said, I am sure the Sony stuff is tough enough :).
so does it have continuous auto focus or not? One thing is autofocus andother is that it is continuous... I want a good video-focused camera as an actor doing all the work myself, filming myself in front of the camera and so I like it can keep me in focus even if I back away a meter or come up close to the lens... can I still do it with this camera or which in this price class now in 2024 will be the best choice? what about about the Black Magic camera? I got three lenses already and a GH3 but feel is time to upgrade my gear... I also film documentaries in poetic moods, and observational documentaries and like to follow people in the streets to see what life is like for different people, who are real-life characters and see life from their perspectives.. what camera to choose then in 2024?
thanks for a great review of this model, I am interested but there is something in me that says, maybe not this one.. but still I am confused as to, what then? which camera can I afford in 2024 and still be up to date and do the things I want with a camera...
any advice that can make me understand better which camera is worth it will be highly appreciated
It has CAF, but it's not phase detection - it's contrast DFD. You can make it work in most cases with some experimentation especially if you're behind the camera, but the autofocus for a single shooter in the field isn't as good as Phase Detection.. If you want phase detection autofocus, get the G9II if you want a micro four thirds camera. Otherwise, the S5II is a killer camera with great Autofocus. Blackmagic has no usable autofocus, it allows you to single shot, then you're all in manual focus from there. The GH stuff is mostly used by manual focus shooters.
Thanks for this video! Just bought a cheap second hand GH5S and looking forward to it arriving later today - Want to try seeing how low light I can go with a Voigtlander 0.95 lens!
That'll be a great combination! That lens is supposed to be fantastic. Nice stuff :)
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I did some experiments with the GH5S and 0.95 last night and I was able to shoot video at normal frame rates with the stars visible in the night sky, which is pretty impressive I think!
Trying to get my brain around using a Panasonic AG-UX180. Any tips for using this mate ?
Regards
Torn between GH5s and S5 for multicam setup! Mainly capturing live music, also full shows 1h plus duration when I'm performing with my bands. Occasionally music videos etc. Would get two bodies to start with. GH5s has the timecode sync and fullsize hdmi... then again S5 easy power via usb. What's your take on this? And how important in the end is the timecode sync ability and do you actually utilize it?
I got back into these for a multi camera setup. They are light and small and have no recording limits. You can get a third party dummy battery for about $25 that powers them all day. MFT makes getting your band members in focus a lot easier without raising the iso and also has less rolling shutter. The S5 is awesome I also have a second channel where I use them on there but the lenses cost more as well so MTF is a cost effective way of getting great results.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thank you! Good points. There's some crazy deals on S5 now which makes it even harder to decide. Seems like there is a S5 mk2 in the pipeline. I'm running GH5 G80 and few Eos m now, it's pretty random mix and not so great low light.
Can it shoot 4k 10bit at 24&25fps 250mbps.
Did you experiment with adapting lenses? I want to turn the gh5s into my small handheld camera vs my s1h but I would like a stabilized lens. The 12-35 offers that but some reviews make it out to be a pretty bad lens. Considering sigma 18-35 with metabones but then no ois. Help? Any recommendations? I would like to adapt so I can at least use the same ef lenses on my s cameras but what is your recommendation?
There's a new 12-35 that will be out in a week. It's already on the Panasonic website. I love the 12-35mm II, it works fine minus the odd flaring issue. The new Leica version looks to be the way to go. I don't use speedboosters on my gear, just the native mount stuff.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I ended up getting a gh6 lol the gh5s will live on sticks. I bought speedboosters and in terms of image quality,DoF and FoV it’s awesome but a native lens would be great to AF. I’ll probably pick up the 12-35 ii and 35-100 ii to have two native zooms and get EF primes to adapt. That’s the same route I’m following on my FF S cams. Lumix 24-70 (gonna get a 70-200 2.8 soon) and my primes will be EF mount to be shared across all of my cameras from gh & s series cams.
Thanks man!
Thanks Shane for an unbiased review of the Gh5s. Do you know if this camera supports USB-C charging?
I think you can charge the battery while it's in the camera, but it won't run on USB power. I will need to double check as I always use a dummy battery setup.
I have this camera, bought it in 2020 never used it. My only used is for filming the kids, this video makes me want to get in to it!
Nice! It's one of the most underrated cameras. The image quality and feature set is still very current on this one.
Welcome(?) to hear that!
Or how you think about X-H2s??
I am not much of a Fuji guy, sorry. I reviewed the XT4 which I liked, but I didn't like it more than the GH6 except for the slow motion which was amazing. The X-H2S looks like a solid camera, but I would rather use a S5 or A7SIII.
Hi, What is the difference between Lumix GH5S and GH5 II?
The GH5S has better low light performance, different colour science, and a wider field of view. The GH5II has better IBIS and more 10 bit codecs. The GH5II also does the pixel to pixel mode for video if you need it (digital crop)
Lenses for anyone on a budget, the sigma 2.8 primes can be had for $150 Australian dollars on the used market easily.
Thanks for the tip!
Would you choose gh5s or gh5ii?
If you are shooting mostly handheld and need better AF the GH5II is the way to go. The GH5S has a more premium look about it due to the 9% extra field of view and better low light capabilities.
How to you film with the GH5s? Handheld? On a tripod/monopod or gimbal?
Mostly tripod and gimbal use. I have used it handheld for slow motion filming but mostly set up in a stationary position like in this video.
In the US the GH5S is actually more expensive than the GH6. Why would you chose the GH5S over the GH6? What is it that the GH6 can't do that the GH5S offers?
They were 40% off which made them half the price of the GH6. I also have a GH6 already. I explained about a multi camera setup in the video. These are smaller, lighter, dual native iso, matching SD cards etc.
I think your asking the wrong question! The question should be why is a 4 year old camera the same price as a supposed better new model? Answer because there is still a demand for it.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thank you Shane for taking the time to explain it to me. I am thinking about getting a Lumix purely for my youtube videos and I was not sure which one I should purchase.
@@ive595 Got it. The Panasonic Lineup is new for me since I only shoot with Sony, APS-C and FF.
@@ive595 Panasonic announced they will be discontinuing the GH5s about a month ago. So I doubt its a demand issue.
Are you enjoying your fx3? Also, what lens would you recommend for documentary/ vlog content?
The FX3 is a beast of a camera for the right person. If you want great autofocus and excellent 4k image quality it's a hard combination to beat. That said, I found the IBIS pretty underwhelming and the 3.5mm audio connector doesn't work great with some wireless packs thanks to poor internal shielding. The short answer is, I don't enjoy it as much as Panasonic cameras when I am behind the camera, but for content and UHD videos, the FX3 is good. The A7SIII is basically the same for less money, with a view finder. Vlog content recommendation comes down to good autofocus and good ibis. The GH6 is a good contender for that, but the AF isn't Sony good. Most of the Sony cameras have horrible rolling shutter or poor IBIS. The A7C, A7IV both suffer from these issues. Each camera has its own set of ups and downs depending on what you need.
I had a look at your videos. Have a look at the Sony FX30 if you're just getting started. It is a better long term choice than some of the other Sony cameras in the range and its less expensive than the FX30 at no real disadvantage. The Panasonic GH6 is also an excellent option. See which one meets your needs better :).
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks for the honest feedback. Sony cameras are like dating a beautiful woman with A terrible attitude 😆. I will return the fx3. The camera has Excellent image quality, but it’s not a joy to use. What is your take on the canon r6 mark iii
It’s a special camera but should be discontinued. The price (new) doesn’t compete with similar prices units anymore. It’s a good buy on the used market and I still love it but I can’t imagine anyone buying it at full price.
Thanks ,just got it as one more ..
Make a 2024 review! This cam is like $600-$700 now on eBay
If you have a Gh5S or Gh5, you should use Panasonic Native lenses for auto focus. Third party lenses cannot work very well for auto focus scenerios. I dont prefer everyone not use Viltrox M2 or Metabones speedboster adaptors. Because they are only use for manual focus situations. They cannot work for auto focus shoots. I am generally use for auto focus shoots for Lumix 25 MM f1.7, Lumix 42,5 MM f1.7, Leica 12-60 f2.8 and Olympus 12-40 f2.8 Pro. They work very fine when you use auto focus mode. Not the best but not bad. You can use and no problem at all. If you want to shoot manual focus at the low light situations. I prefer only one lens, it is Voigtlander 17.5mm F0.95 Nokton. It is very very enough for manual focus shoot for at all.
The 12-35 f2.8 is another great lens for autofocus performance. :) Thanks for the detailed comments.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy yes it is. It works very fine, I forgot it :)
The sigma lenses dont 'pulse', they're the only way to get rid of it afaik (should work for the G9, GH5s and GH5ii).
A gentleman called John Harvey here on youtube has extensive tests with the G9 and sigma prime trio, across all the G9's firmware updates, if you want to see for yourself.
Should be the same or slightly better on the GH5s compared to the G9.
Hopefully they will do a GH7-S, with PDAF and low resolution sensor.
Fingers crossed! It's about time they work out PDAF on their cameras, it'll make the world of difference.
I think the Panasonic GH5s Mark 2 should be outthis year. Especially after the release of the Panasonic GH5 Mark 2 and G9 Mark 2
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If you don't adult, do you kid? You're reviews sound quiet serious. You're such an adult lol. Have a wonderful week, keep up the good work.
haha. Thanks mate. All the best :)