I love that you talk about the fact that clients don't think the same way we do! It's such a good reminder to not become obsessed with gear but rather with the story and customer experience. Thanks Scott!
@@vhlp4534 buy it used. I bought mine use over 2 years ago and got it cheap compared to new then. Now I've seen them even cheaper. I've seen some for $1k or less
I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon. My GH5 with a metabones and the sigma 18-35mm is enough for my clients. I've yet to see a company that can compete with Panasonic's UI (besides BlackMagic Pocket but the battery is yucky), and have the same amount of features built in. My clients see the footage and are amazed even when I submit in 1080p. I have pushed the GH5 to 3200 iso for pictures and video, and after a little cleaning, its still usable. Only time I'll upgrade is if the GH6 is announced haha.
GH5 or the G9 are so relevant during these economically challenging times. Affordable cameras, versatility with lens, easy to use, reliable, and give results you need. Good lighting, good sound and a good story, and this camera will be relevant for at least 2 more years.
Meanwhile, I'm still rocking with my 2 GH5's & 2 5D Mark IV's. Got video & photo on point. Not switching or upgrading anytime soon. I did upgrade my lens' & lighting and now my image quality looks like I upgraded my cameras. Lol
@@ninjandy1565 I was originally using Tamron and cheaper canon glass They just weren't sharp from corner to corner. Then I sold those and got: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM, Sigma Art EF 18-35mm f/1.8, Sigma Art EF 50-100mm F/1.8, Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH and then added two aputure light dome II with two Godox SL60Y's. I combined the Godox Leds' with LED panels I already had and use Led's for rim/hair light, background light, etc. instead of my key light. The Sigma lens are extremely good in low light situations. So good that I no longer take any lights to shoot wedding preps.
Marty Denson Thanks for your answer! This seems like the best combination I've seen yet in terms of performance and price. I'm saving it :> Thanks a lot sir
@@ninjandy1565 You're welcome. Investing in good lens' and good lighting is the key to getting really good images out of any camera. Scott is on point in this vid. Don't buy into the hype of all these new cameras. Yes, they are good, but such an overkill in my opinion. Master the camera you have.
Superb commentary which brings some reality back into our profession. Have always thought that too many photographers use the excuse of not having the latest gear for their lack of creativity. However, without new cameras being launched the camera industry would vanish.
I purchased my GH5 and a 12-100 Olympus Zuiko based off your recommendation a little over a year ago and haven't looked back. I'm planning on upgrading my kit with a second GH5 and pairing another Olympus lens with it. This combo is such a work horse. I feel like just like with any piece of tech you need to put in plenty of hours learning it but this body/lens setup has not failed me yet. Great video!
I started my company with 2 NEX5n cameras I bought used for $175 each and vintage FD mount lenses I bought for $300 for 6. I still use those lenses on the GH5.
I bought the gh5s awhile ago because it had everything I needed for storytelling, weddings, commercials, docs, short films, etc. Plus, it just WORKS. Great video!
Great video and advice. I started with a g85 and still use it as my b-roll camera to the gh5. Probably could have kept grinding it out with the g85 but getting the gh5 has really help me expand my film making.
Great video, you made a ton of sense Scott; thing is, the GH5 was so far ahead of the competition when it came out and only now have the competition just caught up, hence it's till relevant :)
To light the subject you have to blast a ton of light on them. Makes them squint, adds complications, limits camera angles with lights. I agree it's the best solution BUT when cameras improve their dynamic range this will be less of an issue, meaning less gear and less hassle on set.
Hey Scott. I couldn't agree more with every point you made in this video. Whilst newer cameras drum up a lot of hype, the GH5 was YEARS ahead of it's time and is still perfect in so many ways! The longer you own it, the more it surprises you as you discover new features just by playing about. Last night, I attended a wedding rehearsal and tried some handheld shots using I.S. lock. I watched them back at home and they look like genuine tripod shots! As you mentioned, people get drawn towards these newer cameras with features they don't really need. At the same time, they overlook some of the fatal flaws such as overheating, that this camera has NEVER suffered from. Can you imagine telling a bride you only have half of her ceremony because your camera overheated?!?! Sometime getting the basics right is much more important than showboating while having gaping wholes in your basic functionality. Also, just to mention that people looking for a genuine steal at the moment should also check out the Lumix G9 which shares many of the main features of the GH5 for an even cheaper price. Keep up the great work Scott. As always, your honest and common sense approach is so refreshing here on TH-cam :)
My Gh5 actually overheated the other day. But....I live in Vegas it was probably 110 deg and I was doing time lapse of workers putting in artificial turf. was going ok for many hours straight then I tried to shoot some 4k 60 footage and it crashed on me. My gopro overheated too with little usage. It was just so so hot out (even in the shade) otherwise I have not had any issues. Great camera.
Nice to see give some love to your old work horse. I still have the GH5s and G9, they are great and in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing it can do just as well as many of the newer cameras.
I set up my church's entire livestream multicam using Gh5s. They are fantastic! Love the colors, my biggest gripe (which is from most) the auto-focus leaves something to be desired. However, thanks to focus peaking, tell my camera ops to shoot in manual focus and it's perfect. I'm still getting an R6 when it comes out, I'm just a Canon fanboy. However, you're right about clients, the majority don't know the difference between 4k and clean 1080p. Well said Scott!
Absolutely. I was brought up on 8stops of DR and 250 ass max and we got great low light shots, fast-moving shots etc. Is about lenses, understanding lighting and exposure. The GH5 is quite amazing both in vide and stills for its price point.
Agree with most things except the dynamic range bit. Dynamic range is the biggest restraining factor where our eyes are soooo much better. Having shadow and highlight detail on a sunny day would be huge for me.
I’m not saying it wouldn’t be nice having more, Im just saying that most people overreact on dynamic range. They end up crushing the blacks entirely any way do they wouldn’t know what to do with it any way lol
@@scottmckenna Gonna have to agree to disagree. If a newbie got a camera with amazing dynamic range it would be the biggest helping hand over any other aspect of a camera to getting a professional look. Without dynamic range you have to be an incredible professional to overcome it.
Absolutely love my gh5 and have no regrets and never plan to get rid of them. I use the speedbooster and then the lowlight becomes a non problem. The gh5 is great because you can adapt any lens and still have amazing quality not have to sacrifice anything
Scott, you make some valid points. I would completely agree with you! If it wasn't for the marketing jargon that goes on everyday. We fall for specs and we like it that way. The pros like you, can take what a camera has and deliver quality. The rest of us are interested in the features that we'll never offer any of our clients. (: Good rant sir.
I bought my gear based on the video you did with Pablo when you got rid of the Sony's and went GH5. I'm glad to hear you're still pumping their tires because I'm very happy with the quality and the product that they produce. A camera is a tool and you have to learn how to use that tool to get the end result you want. The A7Siii is a ridiculous price and it's really not that much of a step ahead from the GH5. I'm extremely satisfied with my GH5 and the M. Zuiko glass and I don't see me changing that setup anytime in the near future.
Dude you guys were the reason why I bought a GH5 years ago followed by a GH5s 2 years later. I never thought about switching to something else. As an outdoor filmmaker and wedding videograph I need lighweigth gear and THAT is what I got with the GH5. Paired with the Sigma 18-35, leica 42.5 and the leica 10-25 its a no brainer aaaand I also added the Ninja V. Editing on FCPX. So what do I need more now? haha cheers
Researching for a new camera for photo and video and each time I watch a video the GH5 becomes the most likely choice. "Are we actually focused on telling good stories?" Love that. Good video.
Great video Scott! I was planning on upgrading my wee G85 to the GH5 this summer but with almost all of my work being cancelled due to covid I'm realising that my G85 can do it! Haha anyway, cheers for the vid and I just liked and subscribed...all the best from Scotland! 🍻
Camera aside, do you have minimalist lighting tips for people who need to be mobile and don't have access to AC power all the time? I really want to use better lights (only have 2 dim LED panels), but they must be battery powered. I shoot videos in a gym, so I can't run power cables in case customers trip. However I shoot solo, so the limit for me is probably 1 powerful light and some reflectors/diffusion cloth. The max payload I can move around with is usually 2 light stands, 1 tripod, camera backpack, and 2 small LED panels, but they're not bright enough to power through a 2-3 stop ND filter.
Agreed, I was gassed up about it too. I value my GH5 for Real Estate videography even more except low light but external lights fix the issue ( a bit hassle for random shoots). However, it's the photography side where the struggle is. Been thinking of the EOS R or RP as I have canon glass
Been looking into getting into the GH series for a few months. The only thing stopping me from buying a GH5 is that it seems we may be close to getting a GH6 soon.
Great video! Do you think it matches well with the BMPCC4K? Thinking about picking one up for gimbal work / run and gun & as a B can next to my rigged up Pocket 4k. Currently choosing between the XT4 and GH5. All glass I have is EF.
Exactly what I've been saying. New mirrorless cameras out today are incredible, but I don't think many people outside pros would really need any of those feature sets... and that includes the S1H.
I love this video. Cheers Scott. Such sound advice. I'm looking at a used GH5 right now, but lots of what you said could apply right across the board. The race for the biggest and best, is unnecessary and as you say, if you have nice shots, good audio and a good story, who on earth is going to ask you or worry about what camera you shot it on ?! Consider me 'subscribed' ! :-)
For all the reasons you mentioned, the GH5 is still relevant. I currently shoot with the BMPCC4K. I actually sold my first GH5 to buy the BMPCC4K. But, I recently bought the GH5 again so I can use it with my old Zhiyun Crane V02 gimbal. Plus, I can use my lenses on both the GH5 and BMPCC4K. So, the GH5 is a win-win in 2020. Hands down. I also have Canon glass, and use a Metabones speed booster to adapt them to both of my cameras.
Yup, totally agree. I just switched to Panasonic to finally step up to 4K a couple of months ago. Got three G80/G85 and two GX80/GX85. I'll be adding a GH5 at some point purely for 4K60 and 1080/180. There are so many cameras on the market now that have come out over the last few years that will satisfy 99% of users and their needs if they're honest with themselves. And most of them can be bought at bargain prices now. :) Edit: Wait, no, I mean the GH5 sucks. You should all sell yours and flood the used market so I can pick up a few cheap ones. ;)
Completely agree Scott. You have practically the same kit as me.... Canon C200, GH5, GH5S and EOS R. Guess which camera gets used the most?..... Of course its the GH5 with Olympus Pro lenses. I use the EOS R for Gimbal work, I use the C200 for sit down interviews, but everything else is on the GH5 and GH5S. I have the GH5S on a shoulder rig, so stabilisation isn't that important. Honestly I could do without the Canon cameras, but if someone stole my GH5 I'd buy another one TOMORROW. Like you say, its incredible that 3 years later the GH5 is still very very relevant. I'm not getting the Sony A7Siii, but I just might swap my EOS R for the R6.... We'll see. This is the truest video in the last few weeks of camera news mayhem.
As a solo operator, I need reliable auto-focus for both my A and B cam for long-form interviews. My setup as I sit to conduct the interview is two external monitor/recorders in front of me so I can monitor framing/focus and start/stop. Scott, what would be your cameras of choice for this setup? I assume your A-cam would be a C200. Would your B-cam be another C200, or a GH5?
For months and months the GH5 has been the camera that I know I’m going to get soon. I’ve already bought a lot of the equipment that you and others recommend (Mavic, Tascam DR-10L’s, Ronin SC, torch LED lights, etc). Now on to save for this great camera 😋
I use 2 Gh5 bodies and I have one GH5s. I love the GH5s and I have no intention of getting rid of them. Love the S and it's lowlight capabilities and dynamic range. The image is amazing imo.
Makes a lot of sense. But u can't prevent films makers from jumping at the hype of a new camera release. Those ads and specs have a way of convincing you remotely that there is something better out there. I know a lot of other guys who jump at every camera release wagon and after buying, it just sits in their shelf collecting dust waiting to be replaced by another company that offers an upgrade from what they already have. I'm a gh5 shooter!
thanks for the effort and the sharing. i have been a subscriber of your wonderful yt channel for 3-4 years. i remember all of your af testing after each gh5 update. i remember how disappointed you and pablo were with each fail. and i remember how you eventually moved from the gh5. i can appreciate the value of a gh5 or even a g9 but there are times af is necessary. have you ever thought about the oly em1mk2 with phase detect af? stay well. thumbs up.
Gh5 is still a great camera. But the sensor struggles a little with overexposed parts in the image in my case it was a white sodden fence reflecting the light. My c200 handle it well even the Pocket4k but the gh5 delivered bad skin tones. Exposure was perfekt on skin but I guess the sensor was pushed to the limit with the overexposed fence
I just bought it few days ago and I'm inlove!!! I'm very beginner and if you see my first video ever made with such camera, you'll understand why I like it so much...
I love my GH5. Thanks to you. I have a Sony A7III as well these days. But honestly for the film work I have been doing for the A7III I have to use an Atomos Ninja V for the Time limit. We all know we don't have those issues on the GH5... It would be great to have a GH6 and a A7iv with no time limit. But until then those two cameras white balanced look great together.
Hi Scoot ! What do you think about Zcam E2 M4 ? It price same as GH5s but seem like better image quality & codec ! Also better DR but only thing doesn’t have is ibis ! Is it great camera for wedding filmmaker ?
Hello there, I'm using gh5, gh4 and g80. I can say that if you set g80 properly, you are able to get as close to gh5 as it's possible. I'm using this combo for almost year and nobody noticed difference yet, except for 4k slowmo.
@@masterfulldevil I have the g80, do you mind sharing how to make it as close to gh5 just to see. Like your picture profile, noise reduction, sharpness etc.
Hey Scott, great video man. It kind of made me think. I really do want the the new Sony A7s III. But watching your videos in the past has made me very much a fan of the GH5. The difference now I guess is the Micro 4 thirds as opposed to the full frame in the new Sony. $1300 as opposed to $3500. Curious which you would choose? Thanks for the real talk brother.
I have both the GH5 and GH5s, love them both. Don't rate the Canon R5 because of the video record limit and even the new Sony A7S III because it overheats. Look forward to the GH6. But I am about to get the S1H for my work place.
Hi Scott, I’ve been thinking about buying a GH5 since I want to start up my own business to shoot weddings and other events. However, the Olympus Pro lenses are a little too expensive for me at the moment. Eventually I’ll be able to upgrade, but it’s not an option right now. Do the regular Olympus lenses work just as well? What do you recommend?
I’m a huge fan of the pro lenses because of the image they produce. The 1.8 models they make are a decent quality but they are so tiny and hard to use because of that. I recommend the pro but if you can’t afford them, try the other ones and see what you think.
I know you were not talking about the Canon R5 but it got a real good bashing here! Thanks for letting us know that $1300 is all that is needed to start producing video and of course a good story. Okay so GH5 is still an option!
I agree with your conclusions, whole heartedly. But know that I stopped watching your videos when you strayed to other cameras. Getting the most out of a system like the GH series was far more interesting than watching yet another FF self masturbation video... Yes, the GH5 is a camera that helps you become a better filmmaker instead of hindering you... .
Hey Scott you and Daniel Schiffer give great advice here about lighting and audio being more important. Do you ever have to match the C-200 with the GH5 ?
Yeah I saw that video too with Daniel Schiffer makes me feel great that I’m still using the Gh5 I bought when it first came out Best purchase of my life.
It's STILL a beast 3 years later. It's hilarious that the R5 overheats. If Panasonic doesn't come out with the GH6 this year then I'm getting the GH5s for B-camera and calling it good. I'm getting more/bigger cards to shoot in All-i constantly and that's that. Also, why does not one talk about the fact that it shoots in 6k? Yes its 4:3 but get a wide lens/step back? If you're "chasing the K's" this shoots 6k....thanks for the lens tips, going to look into those
hi im currently using canon 60d . but planning to move to mft because of stabilization for run and gun shooting on handheld, better sharpness and smaller compact camera easy to carry around. because im tired carrying around the monopod especially during special events like weddings, its kinda took long time to move from monopod to flycam/gimbal. do you think its good? im planning to get g85 with 14-42 lens because thats the only camera with kit that suits my budget for now, maybe if things going great im gonna go for GH5 or GH6. do you think its kinda big miss moving from aps-c to mft? since i always love to shoot scene bokeh for more cinematic, i realize that panasonic have 25mm 1.7 but when converting to 35mm focal length and dof do you think its good enough? i dont really mind about autofocus since i prefer manual focus, on gimbal seems no problem as well for autofocus since its able to tap focus or using focus wheel on gimbal. so i would like to know your opinion since im planning to change my camera very soon. thanks
@@lovefirst6157 thanks for you reply. I already bought g85 with kit 14-42. Its a good camera. I really impressed with the IBIS and OIS. Now thinking whether should i get 25mm 1.7 or 30mm 1.4 sigma for bokeh and potrait lens
@@morpheusmorph13 It really up to you if either your prefer 50mm full frame or 60 full frame look. The 30 can open up a little more which does help but you would be paying for better manual focus even though it is still fly by wire, lower aperture, better built quality and possibility a little more sharpness. To some the manual focus alone is worth it, so up to you. Check out UnTouchedFilms on youtube to see more on the g85 with kit lens. Posting more soon
Great video Scott! , question I just bought the gh5 and I’m looking to get the first lens, would you think this one could be a good option Voigtlander 17.5mm f0.95 Nokton, for multi purposes situations . Thanks !!
I'm not a big fan of a 35mm focal length so I wouldn't go with the 17.5. If I HAD to choose only one lens, it would be the Olympus 25mm 1.2. A 50mm equivalent is such a useful all around focal length that you can shoot just about about anything with. Unless you know you need wider, that would be my choice.
@@scottmckenna I own the Olympus 12-40 pro, which is ridiculously awesome, but expensive (even though I got it used for 360€!). The Oly 25 is expensive too, but I must say for a small budget, the Panasonic 25mm f1.7 is super good,considering it's about 100+ € used only
@@danielreyes-dm9pj it's not as good as the Olympus one. I mean it's good, I'd get it I found it cheaper, but the Oly is sharper, has better image quality, and the focus ring is fantastic
Great perspective! I'm loving my S1H, especially the photo aspects too, but the gh5 would be almost as good, especially for video, and at so much cheaper.
I love that you talk about the fact that clients don't think the same way we do! It's such a good reminder to not become obsessed with gear but rather with the story and customer experience. Thanks Scott!
The GH5 is SO GOOD, makes me wonder how much better the GH6 will be
Yes, we'll see.
Better lowlight and better auto focus. That's all it needs.
or GH6’s does not have to be released for a bit longer. Perhaps, 2022?
Hopefully the price of the GH5 will finally drop...can't wait to have a good camera to be able to do some cinematic clips
@@vhlp4534 buy it used. I bought mine use over 2 years ago and got it cheap compared to new then. Now I've seen them even cheaper. I've seen some for $1k or less
Same here. I owe 3xGH5 + 17, 25, 45, 40-150 Olympus PRO lenses. All I need to take care of is good lighting
Heck yea. Great lens lineup.
What kinds of lights do you have?
@@WarriorsPhoto Aputure 120D II and planning to buy more from this brand
Tomek Tomczuk Thank you. I will look into these.
I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon. My GH5 with a metabones and the sigma 18-35mm is enough for my clients. I've yet to see a company that can compete with Panasonic's UI (besides BlackMagic Pocket but the battery is yucky), and have the same amount of features built in. My clients see the footage and are amazed even when I submit in 1080p. I have pushed the GH5 to 3200 iso for pictures and video, and after a little cleaning, its still usable. Only time I'll upgrade is if the GH6 is announced haha.
GH5 or the G9 are so relevant during these economically challenging times. Affordable cameras, versatility with lens, easy to use, reliable, and give results you need. Good lighting, good sound and a good story, and this camera will be relevant for at least 2 more years.
I’m still on g85’s and G7’s
Meanwhile, I'm still rocking with my 2 GH5's & 2 5D Mark IV's. Got video & photo on point. Not switching or upgrading anytime soon. I did upgrade my lens' & lighting and now my image quality looks like I upgraded my cameras. Lol
Great choice.
Hey Marty, what lenses did you pick and what did you have before?
@@ninjandy1565 I was originally using Tamron and cheaper canon glass They just weren't sharp from corner to corner. Then I sold those and got: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM, Sigma Art EF 18-35mm f/1.8, Sigma Art EF 50-100mm F/1.8, Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH and then added two aputure light dome II with two Godox SL60Y's. I combined the Godox Leds' with LED panels I already had and use Led's for rim/hair light, background light, etc. instead of my key light. The Sigma lens are extremely good in low light situations. So good that I no longer take any lights to shoot wedding preps.
Marty Denson Thanks for your answer! This seems like the best combination I've seen yet in terms of performance and price. I'm saving it :> Thanks a lot sir
@@ninjandy1565 You're welcome. Investing in good lens' and good lighting is the key to getting really good images out of any camera. Scott is on point in this vid. Don't buy into the hype of all these new cameras. Yes, they are good, but such an overkill in my opinion. Master the camera you have.
Got my gh5 this past April. What an awesome camera. Very happy with my choice. Haven’t even used all the features yet truly.
Great choice.
This is the very reason why I can't let the GH5 go.
Me too.
Superb commentary which brings some reality back into our profession. Have always thought that too many photographers use the excuse of not having the latest gear for their lack of creativity. However, without new cameras being launched the camera industry would vanish.
I purchased my GH5 and a 12-100 Olympus Zuiko based off your recommendation a little over a year ago and haven't looked back. I'm planning on upgrading my kit with a second GH5 and pairing another Olympus lens with it. This combo is such a work horse. I feel like just like with any piece of tech you need to put in plenty of hours learning it but this body/lens setup has not failed me yet.
Great video!
So glad you like the camera. It's awesome.
Finally a GH5 video! A little short but great! You're the reason I bought my GH5.
I started my company with 2 NEX5n cameras I bought used for $175 each and vintage FD mount lenses I bought for $300 for 6. I still use those lenses on the GH5.
Heck yea. Good job.
Looks like someone has made good use of their gear. Congratulations and you have my respect.
I bought the gh5s awhile ago because it had everything I needed for storytelling, weddings, commercials, docs, short films, etc. Plus, it just WORKS. Great video!
Great video and advice. I started with a g85 and still use it as my b-roll camera to the gh5. Probably could have kept grinding it out with the g85 but getting the gh5 has really help me expand my film making.
Just bought 2nd gh5 for our 1 year old company. Love them!
Great call.
Great video, you made a ton of sense Scott; thing is, the GH5 was so far ahead of the competition when it came out and only now have the competition just caught up, hence it's till relevant :)
3 Month ago I bought the GH5 because of your videos! THANK YOU for showing me this incredible camera!!!
You made a great choice.
Clients might not ask for more dynamic range, but they do want to stand in front of a widow and have it exposed properly 😉
Expose it properly by lighting them from the front. Problem solved.
expose for the window scene and light the subject. It doesn't take much light either.
To light the subject you have to blast a ton of light on them. Makes them squint, adds complications, limits camera angles with lights. I agree it's the best solution BUT when cameras improve their dynamic range this will be less of an issue, meaning less gear and less hassle on set.
Oliver Truswell 😂😂
@@olivertruswell yep, 100%
Hey Scott. I couldn't agree more with every point you made in this video. Whilst newer cameras drum up a lot of hype, the GH5 was YEARS ahead of it's time and is still perfect in so many ways! The longer you own it, the more it surprises you as you discover new features just by playing about. Last night, I attended a wedding rehearsal and tried some handheld shots using I.S. lock. I watched them back at home and they look like genuine tripod shots! As you mentioned, people get drawn towards these newer cameras with features they don't really need. At the same time, they overlook some of the fatal flaws such as overheating, that this camera has NEVER suffered from. Can you imagine telling a bride you only have half of her ceremony because your camera overheated?!?! Sometime getting the basics right is much more important than showboating while having gaping wholes in your basic functionality. Also, just to mention that people looking for a genuine steal at the moment should also check out the Lumix G9 which shares many of the main features of the GH5 for an even cheaper price. Keep up the great work Scott. As always, your honest and common sense approach is so refreshing here on TH-cam :)
Yes. It's a great camera for 99% of people STILL.
My Gh5 actually overheated the other day. But....I live in Vegas it was probably 110 deg and I was doing time lapse of workers putting in artificial turf. was going ok for many hours straight then I tried to shoot some 4k 60 footage and it crashed on me. My gopro overheated too with little usage. It was just so so hot out (even in the shade) otherwise I have not had any issues. Great camera.
Nice to see give some love to your old work horse. I still have the GH5s and G9, they are great and in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing it can do just as well as many of the newer cameras.
Spot on video Scott. Keep em' coming.
I set up my church's entire livestream multicam using Gh5s. They are fantastic! Love the colors, my biggest gripe (which is from most) the auto-focus leaves something to be desired. However, thanks to focus peaking, tell my camera ops to shoot in manual focus and it's perfect. I'm still getting an R6 when it comes out, I'm just a Canon fanboy. However, you're right about clients, the majority don't know the difference between 4k and clean 1080p. Well said Scott!
Use manual focus. That’s my best recommendation.
Scott McKenna That’s what we do.
Yeah, just upscale a 1080p file to 4k and they won't even realize it
Every youtube/filmaker/creative should see and LISTEN to this video. So on point!
Thanks a lot. Share it with people you think will find it helpful.
GH5 is my main camera and 1dx iii for auto focus, low light, and some stills, i still prefer using GH5...so easy to use
Awesome
I was thinking of waiting for the GH6 but couldn't go past the new BGH1 for multicam work...
Absolutely. I was brought up on 8stops of DR and 250 ass max and we got great low light shots, fast-moving shots etc. Is about lenses, understanding lighting and exposure. The GH5 is quite amazing both in vide and stills for its price point.
Great and honest words... aaaand my GH5s has 240fps in HD... But I'm missing that image stabilizer in it :/
Exactly. That’s why I still prefer the gh5 or the gh5s
Agree with most things except the dynamic range bit. Dynamic range is the biggest restraining factor where our eyes are soooo much better. Having shadow and highlight detail on a sunny day would be huge for me.
I’m not saying it wouldn’t be nice having more, Im just saying that most people overreact on dynamic range. They end up crushing the blacks entirely any way do they wouldn’t know what to do with it any way lol
@@scottmckenna Gonna have to agree to disagree. If a newbie got a camera with amazing dynamic range it would be the biggest helping hand over any other aspect of a camera to getting a professional look. Without dynamic range you have to be an incredible professional to overcome it.
Excellent info, the GH5 is definitely still worth buying! Loving mine, just bought it this year and it's a huge step up from the GH4
Absolutely love my gh5 and have no regrets and never plan to get rid of them. I use the speedbooster and then the lowlight becomes a non problem. The gh5 is great because you can adapt any lens and still have amazing quality not have to sacrifice anything
Yes, I agree.
Scott, you make some valid points. I would completely agree with you! If it wasn't for the marketing jargon that goes on everyday. We fall for specs and we like it that way.
The pros like you, can take what a camera has and deliver quality. The rest of us are interested in the features that we'll never offer any of our clients. (:
Good rant sir.
Thanks Ricky.
Scott McKenna You are welcome sir.
I bought my gear based on the video you did with Pablo when you got rid of the Sony's and went GH5. I'm glad to hear you're still pumping their tires because I'm very happy with the quality and the product that they produce. A camera is a tool and you have to learn how to use that tool to get the end result you want. The A7Siii is a ridiculous price and it's really not that much of a step ahead from the GH5. I'm extremely satisfied with my GH5 and the M. Zuiko glass and I don't see me changing that setup anytime in the near future.
Dude you guys were the reason why I bought a GH5 years ago followed by a GH5s 2 years later. I never thought about switching to something else. As an outdoor filmmaker and wedding videograph I need lighweigth gear and THAT is what I got with the GH5. Paired with the Sigma 18-35, leica 42.5 and the leica 10-25 its a no brainer aaaand I also added the Ninja V. Editing on FCPX. So what do I need more now? haha cheers
Researching for a new camera for photo and video and each time I watch a video the GH5 becomes the most likely choice.
"Are we actually focused on telling good stories?" Love that. Good video.
Yes that’s the most important.
Great video Scott! I was planning on upgrading my wee G85 to the GH5 this summer but with almost all of my work being cancelled due to covid I'm realising that my G85 can do it! Haha anyway, cheers for the vid and I just liked and subscribed...all the best from Scotland! 🍻
Yeah hold on to your g85 for now and focus on getting lights, audio, and u will be fine
Camera aside, do you have minimalist lighting tips for people who need to be mobile and don't have access to AC power all the time?
I really want to use better lights (only have 2 dim LED panels), but they must be battery powered. I shoot videos in a gym, so I can't run power cables in case customers trip. However I shoot solo, so the limit for me is probably 1 powerful light and some reflectors/diffusion cloth. The max payload I can move around with is usually 2 light stands, 1 tripod, camera backpack, and 2 small LED panels, but they're not bright enough to power through a 2-3 stop ND filter.
Agreed, I was gassed up about it too. I value my GH5 for Real Estate videography even more except low light but external lights fix the issue ( a bit hassle for random shoots). However, it's the photography side where the struggle is. Been thinking of the EOS R or RP as I have canon glass
Been looking into getting into the GH series for a few months. The only thing stopping me from buying a GH5 is that it seems we may be close to getting a GH6 soon.
Possibly.
Great video! Do you think it matches well with the BMPCC4K? Thinking about picking one up for gimbal work / run and gun & as a B can next to my rigged up Pocket 4k. Currently choosing between the XT4 and GH5. All glass I have is EF.
I don't think a lot of things match very well with the BMPC personally, but that's from past experience. It might be diff. now thought
Exactly what I've been saying. New mirrorless cameras out today are incredible, but I don't think many people outside pros would really need any of those feature sets... and that includes the S1H.
Yup
I probably could extract 60% of the quality that the GH5 can offer. I still have a lot to improve before I even think about a new camera. GH5 is king
great points raised Scott. I started my company with a Canon 80d and the kit 18-135mm back in the day.
Yup. I started with a T4i.
I love this video. Cheers Scott. Such sound advice. I'm looking at a used GH5 right now, but lots of what you said could apply right across the board. The race for the biggest and best, is unnecessary and as you say, if you have nice shots, good audio and a good story, who on earth is going to ask you or worry about what camera you shot it on ?! Consider me 'subscribed' ! :-)
Yes bro. Coming from an eos r5 it makes no sense that r5 has no 1080 180 or anything similar
$1300 new, $850-1200 used. I picked up my last one for $999 on ebay.
Exactly. Amazing camera for the price.
For all the reasons you mentioned, the GH5 is still relevant. I currently shoot with the BMPCC4K. I actually sold my first GH5 to buy the BMPCC4K. But, I recently bought the GH5 again so I can use it with my old Zhiyun Crane V02 gimbal. Plus, I can use my lenses on both the GH5 and BMPCC4K. So, the GH5 is a win-win in 2020. Hands down. I also have Canon glass, and use a Metabones speed booster to adapt them to both of my cameras.
Totally agree! Just bought my first GH5 and for the price, I'm soooo happy. I'll wait till the A7Siii is as cheap then I'll get that too lol.
Such a great camera.
You were one of the reasons i picked up a GH5 in 2018....still using it.
Such a great camera.
Hi Scott, what camera did you use for recording this video? I mean inside the car. It looks crisp and sharp.
Yup, totally agree. I just switched to Panasonic to finally step up to 4K a couple of months ago. Got three G80/G85 and two GX80/GX85. I'll be adding a GH5 at some point purely for 4K60 and 1080/180. There are so many cameras on the market now that have come out over the last few years that will satisfy 99% of users and their needs if they're honest with themselves. And most of them can be bought at bargain prices now. :)
Edit: Wait, no, I mean the GH5 sucks. You should all sell yours and flood the used market so I can pick up a few cheap ones. ;)
Completely agree Scott. You have practically the same kit as me.... Canon C200, GH5, GH5S and EOS R.
Guess which camera gets used the most?..... Of course its the GH5 with Olympus Pro lenses.
I use the EOS R for Gimbal work, I use the C200 for sit down interviews, but everything else is on the GH5 and GH5S. I have the GH5S on a shoulder rig, so stabilisation isn't that important.
Honestly I could do without the Canon cameras, but if someone stole my GH5 I'd buy another one TOMORROW.
Like you say, its incredible that 3 years later the GH5 is still very very relevant.
I'm not getting the Sony A7Siii, but I just might swap my EOS R for the R6.... We'll see.
This is the truest video in the last few weeks of camera news mayhem.
So glad you could relate. It's super important for people to realize.
Love the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm f/0.95
100% Accurate and this just gets me giddy to think about what the GH6 could bring to the table.
Agreed.
I had the GH4, and still sticking to my GH5 until the GH6 arrived. Invested too much into the system and love everything about it
Great cameras.
I got a new GH5 for $700 buks, bought an Olympus 25mm 1.2 lens for low light and an 8-18mm for wide/ vlogging. I'm a happy man :)
That’s a great deal. Nice find.
Never knew Robbie Lawler was into cameras, great video!
As a solo operator, I need reliable auto-focus for both my A and B cam for long-form interviews. My setup as I sit to conduct the interview is two external monitor/recorders in front of me so I can monitor framing/focus and start/stop. Scott, what would be your cameras of choice for this setup? I assume your A-cam would be a C200. Would your B-cam be another C200, or a GH5?
No. The A-cam is still the GH5, AF has drastically improved with the least firmware updates, although I rarely use it
Thanks Scott, this video came at the right time. I'll stick to my GH5 and G85 rather than switching to Sony
Great choice.
For months and months the GH5 has been the camera that I know I’m going to get soon. I’ve already bought a lot of the equipment that you and others recommend (Mavic, Tascam DR-10L’s, Ronin SC, torch LED lights, etc). Now on to save for this great camera 😋
Awesome. Great investment.
I use 2 Gh5 bodies and I have one GH5s. I love the GH5s and I have no intention of getting rid of them. Love the S and it's lowlight capabilities and dynamic range. The image is amazing imo.
Word!!! THE camera, Epic one!
Everyting you said, on spot! Subscribed!
So glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the subscription.
Makes a lot of sense. But u can't prevent films makers from jumping at the hype of a new camera release. Those ads and specs have a way of convincing you remotely that there is something better out there.
I know a lot of other guys who jump at every camera release wagon and after buying, it just sits in their shelf collecting dust waiting to be replaced by another company that offers an upgrade from what they already have.
I'm a gh5 shooter!
im using it this from philippines
thanks for the effort and the sharing. i have been a subscriber of your wonderful yt channel for 3-4 years. i remember all of your af testing after each gh5 update. i remember how disappointed you and pablo were with each fail. and i remember how you eventually moved from the gh5. i can appreciate the value of a gh5 or even a g9 but there are times af is necessary. have you ever thought about the oly em1mk2 with phase detect af? stay well. thumbs up.
Thanks for being a long time user. Much appreciated.
Gh5 is still a great camera. But the sensor struggles a little with overexposed parts in the image in my case it was a white sodden fence reflecting the light. My c200 handle it well even the Pocket4k but the gh5 delivered bad skin tones. Exposure was perfekt on skin but I guess the sensor was pushed to the limit with the overexposed fence
The C200 has much more dynamic range that’s why.
I just bought it few days ago and I'm inlove!!! I'm very beginner and if you see my first video ever made with such camera, you'll understand why I like it so much...
Glad you like it.
I love my GH5. Thanks to you. I have a Sony A7III as well these days. But honestly for the film work I have been doing for the A7III I have to use an Atomos Ninja V for the Time limit. We all know we don't have those issues on the GH5... It would be great to have a GH6 and a A7iv with no time limit. But until then those two cameras white balanced look great together.
Yes, great choice.
Good to hear some thoughts. With Eos R and A7III it's probably another camera good to have it for change 😉
Hi Scoot ! What do you think about Zcam E2 M4 ? It price same as GH5s but seem like better image quality & codec ! Also better DR but only thing doesn’t have is ibis ! Is it great camera for wedding filmmaker ?
Not interested in that system personally.
Just picked up my first GH5 in August 2020 :) Very keen to give it a run on some commercial work!
It's so good and reliable.
I still love using my G85 but would like to move up to the GH5. Any experience with the GX85 as a camera b for weddings?
I never used the GX85 personally.
Hello there, I'm using gh5, gh4 and g80. I can say that if you set g80 properly, you are able to get as close to gh5 as it's possible. I'm using this combo for almost year and nobody noticed difference yet, except for 4k slowmo.
@@masterfulldevil I have the g80, do you mind sharing how to make it as close to gh5 just to see. Like your picture profile, noise reduction, sharpness etc.
Hey Scott, great video man. It kind of made me think. I really do want the the new Sony A7s III. But watching your videos in the past has made me very much a fan of the GH5. The difference now I guess is the Micro 4 thirds as opposed to the full frame in the new Sony. $1300 as opposed to $3500. Curious which you would choose? Thanks for the real talk brother.
So good! Love the GH5 image
Yes. So good.
100% agree! Great video to put things in perspective.
Glad you found it helpful.
thank you for this video... you have genuinely help me make a business decision
Glad to help
The only thing that has stopped me from getting gh5 is the autofousssss
How will i use it in live events
I think they updated it in 2019 and this year, it's much MUCH better
I have both the GH5 and GH5s, love them both. Don't rate the Canon R5 because of the video record limit and even the new Sony A7S III because it overheats. Look forward to the GH6. But I am about to get the S1H for my work place.
Lots of great camera options for sure.
Scott...Does the GH5 have the autofocus tracking like the Canon 5D MarkIV?
No. It has autofocus but it’s not super reliable. We use manual focus most times.
Hi Scott, I’ve been thinking about buying a GH5 since I want to start up my own business to shoot weddings and other events. However, the Olympus Pro lenses are a little too expensive for me at the moment. Eventually I’ll be able to upgrade, but it’s not an option right now. Do the regular Olympus lenses work just as well? What do you recommend?
I’m a huge fan of the pro lenses because of the image they produce. The 1.8 models they make are a decent quality but they are so tiny and hard to use because of that. I recommend the pro but if you can’t afford them, try the other ones and see what you think.
I know you were not talking about the Canon R5 but it got a real good bashing here! Thanks for letting us know that $1300 is all that is needed to start producing video and of course a good story. Okay so GH5 is still an option!
Yes, it’s a great camera.
I agree with your conclusions, whole heartedly. But know that I stopped watching your videos when you strayed to other cameras. Getting the most out of a system like the GH series was far more interesting than watching yet another FF self masturbation video... Yes, the GH5 is a camera that helps you become a better filmmaker instead of hindering you...
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I can not agree more, I am currently using 1 gh5 as main camera and 2 g7 for BTS and until the moment it's going good.
Awesome
Missed your videos on Master Piece.. Thanks Scott:-)
Glad you enjoyed it.
Hey Scott you and Daniel Schiffer give great advice here about lighting and audio being more important. Do you ever have to match the C-200 with the GH5 ?
Yes. It works well.
Yeah I saw that video too with Daniel Schiffer makes me feel great that I’m still using the Gh5 I bought when it first came out Best purchase of my life.
I have the GH5S. Still love it! I can’t wait for the GH6 though. I’m sure it will do 4K 120P and hopefully better frame rates at 1080P.
We shall see.
It's STILL a beast 3 years later. It's hilarious that the R5 overheats. If Panasonic doesn't come out with the GH6 this year then I'm getting the GH5s for B-camera and calling it good. I'm getting more/bigger cards to shoot in All-i constantly and that's that. Also, why does not one talk about the fact that it shoots in 6k? Yes its 4:3 but get a wide lens/step back? If you're "chasing the K's" this shoots 6k....thanks for the lens tips, going to look into those
25mm = 50mm in FF, is there a wide angle prime recommendation for tight room vlogging?
7.5mm
Cheap but great lens - SLR magic 8mm f/4, but its reasonable to get laowa 7.5mm f/2!
hi im currently using canon 60d . but planning to move to mft because of stabilization for run and gun shooting on handheld, better sharpness and smaller compact camera easy to carry around. because im tired carrying around the monopod especially during special events like weddings, its kinda took long time to move from monopod to flycam/gimbal. do you think its good? im planning to get g85 with 14-42 lens because thats the only camera with kit that suits my budget for now, maybe if things going great im gonna go for GH5 or GH6. do you think its kinda big miss moving from aps-c to mft? since i always love to shoot scene bokeh for more cinematic, i realize that panasonic have 25mm 1.7 but when converting to 35mm focal length and dof do you think its good enough? i dont really mind about autofocus since i prefer manual focus, on gimbal seems no problem as well for autofocus since its able to tap focus or using focus wheel on gimbal. so i would like to know your opinion since im planning to change my camera very soon. thanks
Honestly I say do it because u really won't regret it. if u want more bokeh then viltrox speedbooster for any mount u want.
@@lovefirst6157 thanks for you reply. I already bought g85 with kit 14-42. Its a good camera. I really impressed with the IBIS and OIS. Now thinking whether should i get 25mm 1.7 or 30mm 1.4 sigma for bokeh and potrait lens
@@morpheusmorph13 It really up to you if either your prefer 50mm full frame or 60 full frame look. The 30 can open up a little more which does help but you would be paying for better manual focus even though it is still fly by wire, lower aperture, better built quality and possibility a little more sharpness. To some the manual focus alone is worth it, so up to you. Check out UnTouchedFilms on youtube to see more on the g85 with kit lens. Posting more soon
Been shooting hybrid with a Nikon D750 for the last 6 years. 😄
I absolutely agree with everything you just said, but I still want the A7S3... ;)
Fantastic advise as usual!
Thanks friend.
Just got mine. I love it! Got it with the Metabones Cine adapter for free to use my Canon glass? Hell yeah!
Nice. Enjoy it.
@@scottmckenna Thanks! Will do!
Great video Scott! , question I just bought the gh5 and I’m looking to get the first lens, would you think this one could be a good option Voigtlander 17.5mm f0.95 Nokton, for multi purposes situations . Thanks !!
I'm not a big fan of a 35mm focal length so I wouldn't go with the 17.5. If I HAD to choose only one lens, it would be the Olympus 25mm 1.2. A 50mm equivalent is such a useful all around focal length that you can shoot just about about anything with. Unless you know you need wider, that would be my choice.
Scott McKenna you’re great bro ! Thanks for the reply !
@@scottmckenna I own the Olympus 12-40 pro, which is ridiculously awesome, but expensive (even though I got it used for 360€!). The Oly 25 is expensive too, but I must say for a small budget, the Panasonic 25mm f1.7 is super good,considering it's about 100+ € used only
26alexxkidd what about the Panasonic 12-35mm 2.8 ? I’m looking for my first workhorse lens
@@danielreyes-dm9pj it's not as good as the Olympus one. I mean it's good, I'd get it I found it cheaper, but the Oly is sharper, has better image quality, and the focus ring is fantastic
can you do a comparison between gh5s and a7s iii
I don't have an a7s3 but maybe if I get one.
Ive avoided buying one for long enough.. until now. The GH5 is as important as the 5Dmkii was.
It’s a great camera. Go for it.
DROPPING TRUTH
You know the beauty of the GH5
On point, brother!
Thanks Ben.
Great perspective! I'm loving my S1H, especially the photo aspects too, but the gh5 would be almost as good, especially for video, and at so much cheaper.
Yup.