We got the Panasonic G7 with the 14-140mm lens for vlogging and travel videos. It's a fantastic camera for the price. The lens was a good choice because of the range you have. I got some awesome shots of boats from being on a ferry and I would have never got them if I chose a different lens. We just posted our first ever vlog if anyone wants to see a more "real world" use for the camera. The autofocus was hit and miss though as I only purchased the camera before we left and I hadn't nailed the settings yet.
B&H now have $300 off on the GX85 with the 12-32 lens. $497 with free shipping. This camera adds the inbody stabilization which becomes dual image stabilization with a stabilized lens (the included one is also stabilized). This is a better deal than the G7. I do own a G7 and its great. I loved it so much I ended up with a GH5 as well but still take my G7 anywhere I worry about theft or damage (hiking and such).
I'm about to get this camera, I already know a lot about it but I still like to watch videos like this about the G7. That's because I like to see what TH-camr does a great review job. My subscription is looking a bit bland lately. Your video is by far the best and I enjoyed your humour throughout! Definitely liked and subscribed. Also, I noticed your server rack - nice! Do you have a studio tour video that features your unit? I'd love to watch it.
Thanks so much for subscribing! :) It's here in my April office tour th-cam.com/video/zEJIkifYwLU/w-d-xo.html Though I'm not sure how much it's touched on. Hard to keep office tours going when things change so much. If you really wanna jump down the rabbit hole, I have a couple videos talking specifically about the rack/stuff in it th-cam.com/play/PLzo7l8HTJNK-wvNHLRE3F0w1s6mqwy9mP.html And then a whole different playlist talking about my original server build back at my old apartment before I had the rack haha
Awesome review on the G7. I've been looking at getting either the G7 or G85. I want to get back into doing video and some photography. Thanks for the info. And it's cool to see some good content coming out of the same area near me.
The AF Continuous setting works the same as previous Panasonic cameras: it enables AF to be continually adjusting while shooting video. Otherwise you need to tap of half-press to refocus during video. Best to keep this OFF to avoid focus hunting during video but you MUST pay attention to focus and refocus if the subject depth changes either manually using the focus ring on the lens or automatically by tapping or half-pressing or however you have set up the camera to focus. For handing the camera to a n00b you put Continuous AF to ON: it'll focus hunt during video, but at least it'll refocus instead of having a whole video out of focus because they aren't paying attention to focus. Might also be suitable in run and gun type situations.
I Bought this as my first Camera loved it so much i did a review on it as the best budget Camera at $500. I mean a 4K video....that's awesome. Nice Video BTW.
I shoot with a D3200 and a 50MM and my camera too is noisy at ALL ISOs it crazy how much gear does matter when you are trying to take up your quality. I'm definitely looking at picking up a G7 or G85 soon. Great video by the way.
My friend recently left mine on top of the car. Decided to go with this camera again! Was planning to get a sony for the auto focusing but I am now convinced to go back to the g7.
I REALLY want a camera for traveling, to make cinematic videos and can't decide which camera to go for. Budget is about $800. Is there something better than this camera for that price? Do I necessarily need 4K for good cinematic videos?
GREAT AND AWESOME REVIEW! BTW, IF I AM GOING TO BUY THIS CAMERA . IS THERE ANY CHARGER OR STRAP OR ETC. INCLUDED ?? OR JUST THE BODY ONLY ?? PLS REPLYYYY
Always check the product page of what you're buying to confirm what it comes with. But mine came with both of those things. You can watch the unboxing here: th-cam.com/video/fRQ4d3OUFzA/w-d-xo.html
What lenses do you use for that awesome Bokeh effect? Its one of the best looking bokeh effect I have seen. Those purple lights blurred in the background just make it look sooo good. I am hoping to get the G7 really soon (when i get my exam grades, lol) so i thought i might pick some lenses with it as well!
This is the greatest idea ever! ...I need your recommendation, I have G7 and kit lens 14-42 mm and 50mm 1.7 i like it but not too sharp I want combo like that one you have can you tell me which lens you use for @5:54 ? Looks amazing. Also I love Nikon lens
I think the reason why your camera splits the video files up every 4GB is about the SD Card format as opposed to the camera doing it on it's own. If you format your cards to exFAT, then this should not be a problem. SD cards are usually formated as FAT 32 which has a maximum capacity for single files at 4GB. This is what I know about this matter and I am open to correction if my interpretation of your issue is off
How do you know what adapters to get for your vintage lenses? I have a g6 and have been wanting to get some vintage Russian lenses but don't even know where to begin with the adapter mounts. Good vid btw 👍
I sent it in around Thanksgiving and they still have it. It's been an *awful* experience thus far - but that's primarily to do with the warranty department. They told me it was fine to send in and in warranty, then when they went to inspect it, I got a call asking for a $75 inspection fee plus however much to actually repair. Took a MONTH of fighting them on 3 different communication methods before they found and fixed my 3 year warranty extension I sent in last year. They're just now fixing it this week, waiting on parts to come in. So if you're w/in 1 year warranty, you're good. If you got a confirmation about warranty extension (I never got one and didn't think about needing it) then you should be good. but otherwise..... good luck.
Hey EposVox, Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your reply. That sounds horrible! I will keep that in mind when considering purchasing one of their cameras, as that seems really frustrating. I watched your recent videos, and thought it was cool you bought another G7 vs. the RED fad for TH-camrs. - Paul
You might be able to save "snapshots" while playing back video, but while in Movie mode, you cannot shoot photos. The shutter button also serves as a record button and I've not found a single option or reference to change that.
@@EposVox i dont get it if thats a joke hmmm ok.. last question when will you have a give away? i want a g7 badly so so much.. thats my dream camera since then.. i hope you'll read this
Great video. I have a question. Could I use couple of these cameras for a hour and a half live stream? Or will it shut off after 30 mins? I just want to grab image.
For perfect glitch free joining of 4k files, you must join them 1st before putting them on a timeline. Use the free software "My MP4Box GUI" and select the join tab. It will properly join the file sets together perfectly with no audio or video glitches. Just make sure that you choose the proper video files that go together on a "per recording" basis. I put my USA NTSC G7 in service mode and get unlimited 4k recording time. It is just a killer camera for the price. I also like that it has the low pass filter on the sensor to help with moire. I have a GX85 and it can have just a slightly sharper image (barely if at all) but it definitely can suffer from moire that the G7 controls better.
I bought it 5 Days ago but im in another country, so i need to wait more. I hope this camera worth the money. Can you make a Lighting guide video. pls. I Love your chanel. btw : What mic is that?
EposVox 4k 60fps is nice. Way better slow mo than the g7 too. Heck the smart hdr Apple has in its new video modes is mind blowing for dynamic range. Yeah the bitrates are low and no depth of field. Technically better built in mics. I’m just asking why is this camera still 500 years later? Heck it’s the same price as the gx85 and that camera is even slightly better. Technology has come so far. It’s a good camera, I just don’t get why the price hasn’t dropped on this camera like most tech
Resolution means very little when the sensor is the size of a pencil tip. New in box cameras don't drop that significantly. It's already like half the price it launched with, it's a popular camera, they have little reason to discount it until they stop manufacturing.
@@EposVox even used its still going for 400 on ebay. youd think a used 5 year old camera would offer a bigger discount than 100 bucks off a brand new one...
I've gotten multiple G7 bodies for $350 back in 2018/early 2019. just gotta find the good deals. also anyone who bought it at launch ($1100) would be wanting a lot more for it than people who bought it cheap
Pro tip: my Sony a5000 has identical hooks that are easily removable. You take off the plastic clips with a little bit of force and then just take off the metal hooks like a key ring.
I think I'm gonna get this camera as my first one! do you think I'll be okay with the stock 14-42mm kit lens? I really don't know the differences between lenses very much, but I'm just gonna be using this camera for vlogging, streaming and some close up video recording with not a lot of movement. Definitely not going to be a power user: I just like the clarity and quality of the camera ^^
The mic input is on the other side so a mic plug doesn’t get in the way of any other cables you may have plugged in like usb or HDMI. I’d get tired of unplugging it and plugging it back in when I used these other ports. Also and I know I’m being nit picky but AFS - autofocus single. AFF - Autofocus flexible
So crazy that the G7 shoots in 4k at 16MP, I have a Pentax KS2 which has 20MP and shoots 1080p. I do more photography tho as I travel a lot. How is the market for panasonic lenses? I've been on the fence of getting my mom a dslr and $500 is a great entry for something modern.
I have the G7, it is like a vloggers starter pack camera, it has 4k video, long battery life (I have gone through at least 4 hours of shooting before a low battery indicator has flashed) you can program the buttons to your liking, need to put a cannon lens on there? Fine! just spend £10 on an adaptor and your grand, it has most importantly the vloggers paradise.......in built time lapse mode, the camera can do a time lapse and put it together for you! It isn't a gimmick it has proper settings proper manual control, probably one of the most bang for the buck cameras you can ever buy....period, this is what £600 can buy you when i got mine i couldn't find a silver one, so i assume they must be rare, which is sad but it still looks great, My message of this comment: Fucking buy the damn thing already, there is no better option
I bought the G7 a while ago but I found that a fair amount of the pictures and even the video could come out a bit grainy, even in daylight without the ISO cranked up. Any clue why? Am I a bit of a camera noob :)
Once you get past 1600 iso you will get that and some of that is due to the small sensor (micro 4/3). Lighting is the key and the lens also plays a part of that. The best all around lens for the G7 is the panasonic 12-35mm 2.8. The 2.8 is going to give you better pics in lower lighting and better depth of field for blurred backgrounds. Its pricey but its worth it. You could also try going for a longer shutter with less ISO but you have to be steady or on a tripod with a longer shutter because movement will create blur (good to use the 2 sec timer for this). I'm just a noob too and picked this up as a hobby last year. :^)
I kinda feel left behind because my only 4k video recording device is my iPhone haha. Should I be fine if I don't have any dedicated 4k cameras for a while?
"Gear might not matter, but the right gear does make a difference" 👌 so so true
great review bro
Thanks :)
Many famous TH-camrs use a similar camera, but it's the content that matters. Just make sure your you know how to use your gear. Still learning here.
Picked mine up last week. Took the savings from the body and used it on great glass. This camera is amazing. LOVE IT. Kit lens is great also.
Nice!! :)
You still loving it? How about the self-shooting focus issues that he mentioned?
What glass did you get?
lol
1:21 - So getting a piece of tech this expensive used doesn't concern you? Serious question.
Had this camera since Christmas. A REALLY great camera, I suggest that anyone should pick this up, budget or not.
Thanks for watching!
We got the Panasonic G7 with the 14-140mm lens for vlogging and travel videos. It's a fantastic camera for the price. The lens was a good choice because of the range you have. I got some awesome shots of boats from being on a ferry and I would have never got them if I chose a different lens. We just posted our first ever vlog if anyone wants to see a more "real world" use for the camera. The autofocus was hit and miss though as I only purchased the camera before we left and I hadn't nailed the settings yet.
B&H now have $300 off on the GX85 with the 12-32 lens. $497 with free shipping. This camera adds the inbody stabilization which becomes dual image stabilization with a stabilized lens (the included one is also stabilized). This is a better deal than the G7. I do own a G7 and its great. I loved it so much I ended up with a GH5 as well but still take my G7 anywhere I worry about theft or damage (hiking and such).
Very good deal for that one!
I'm about to get this camera, I already know a lot about it but I still like to watch videos like this about the G7. That's because I like to see what TH-camr does a great review job. My subscription is looking a bit bland lately. Your video is by far the best and I enjoyed your humour throughout! Definitely liked and subscribed. Also, I noticed your server rack - nice! Do you have a studio tour video that features your unit? I'd love to watch it.
Thanks so much for subscribing! :)
It's here in my April office tour th-cam.com/video/zEJIkifYwLU/w-d-xo.html
Though I'm not sure how much it's touched on. Hard to keep office tours going when things change so much.
If you really wanna jump down the rabbit hole, I have a couple videos talking specifically about the rack/stuff in it th-cam.com/play/PLzo7l8HTJNK-wvNHLRE3F0w1s6mqwy9mP.html
And then a whole different playlist talking about my original server build back at my old apartment before I had the rack haha
Did you ever get the camera ? Do you recommend to buy for 599$ ??
I love my G7. Still getting used to all the features, but it has worked great for video and photo. Great review!
:D
Maybe not perfect camera, but for the price it seems to be among the most valuable cameras out there.
It certainly is
Awesome review on the G7. I've been looking at getting either the G7 or G85. I want to get back into doing video and some photography. Thanks for the info. And it's cool to see some good content coming out of the same area near me.
Great review, well informed and the comparison of stills was much appreciated as it is lacking in many other reviews. Thank you
Thanks for watching!!!
you have a great voice for vids like this, do more please !
We just grabbed one of these from B&H for $597 with a 14-42mm lens! The footage so far is stunning!!! We cannot wait to start sharing this beast.
Nice! Have fun!
Wait whaa? Are you walking a cat?
Yes, he fat
Mainly just letting him play outside for a bit.
EposVox the fact that you can even do it baffles me.
I have a cat rescued from the garden, she won't go out unless on a leash, and then only into the garden.
hahahaha
The AF Continuous setting works the same as previous Panasonic cameras: it enables AF to be continually adjusting while shooting video. Otherwise you need to tap of half-press to refocus during video. Best to keep this OFF to avoid focus hunting during video but you MUST pay attention to focus and refocus if the subject depth changes either manually using the focus ring on the lens or automatically by tapping or half-pressing or however you have set up the camera to focus. For handing the camera to a n00b you put Continuous AF to ON: it'll focus hunt during video, but at least it'll refocus instead of having a whole video out of focus because they aren't paying attention to focus. Might also be suitable in run and gun type situations.
Definitely getting this and I liked this video only because of the silver color, good choice.
Great job on this review. You hit all the important topics to video shooters, and you moved at a nice, quick pace that was just right!
Thanks for watching!
I Bought this as my first Camera loved it so much i did a review on it as the best budget Camera at $500. I mean a 4K video....that's awesome. Nice Video BTW.
Love this camera, just recorded my cat in the sink in 4k :D
What about the GX85?
Great review pal, helped me make my decision in getting this camera :)
Thanks for watching!
Good review mate! :)
Thanks for watching!
Very Good Review!
Thanks for watching!
A very comprehensive review. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Oh one more thing! Currently have a Lexar 64gb, 95 mb/s card. Good enough?
It might struggle, I'd look into at least a 1000x or ideally a 2000x speed card
tip top review - have subscribed to your channel so keep up the good work
Thanks!! :)
Excellent video! I will be investing in this camera here soon. Thank you for the great explanations and review.
Thanks for watching!
I shoot with a D3200 and a 50MM and my camera too is noisy at ALL ISOs it crazy how much gear does matter when you are trying to take up your quality. I'm definitely looking at picking up a G7 or G85 soon. Great video by the way.
still rockin the 600d.. def gonna focus on an upgrade soon tho glass is the primary objective atm
BrashTix same here
Thanks for sharing that good info.
Thanks for watching!
My friend recently left mine on top of the car. Decided to go with this camera again!
Was planning to get a sony for the auto focusing but I am now convinced to go back to the g7.
It's a good body. Ouch to the car thing.
Thanks this was really help full the rewiew is Great
Thanks for watching!!!
Great review just what i'm looking for!
Thanks for watching!
Really solid video man 🤘
Thanks for watching!
Great review. Do you think this would be a good video camera to shoot Stock Video to sell on the web?
How good is it for taking photos?
So which focus settings do you use or works best?
manual?
EposVox gimbal ?
I'm looking to buy one of these and your video helped heaps, thanks mate :)
Thanks for watching!
I can't believe the features it has for the price, just the camera I was looking for :)
I'm thinking about upgrading and I'm really grateful for this video. If you had to buy a budget camera today, what would it be?
I just bought another G7 off eBay for a second one/backup/etc. There's still not really anything else that beat the value.
EposVox I will certainly look into it! I'm still using a Canon LEGRIA HF R706. .. lol
Is it still worth buying if your just planning on shooting 1080p?
Great video! I also used g7 and g6 before that! Panasonic g7 is great little camera!!!
Thanks for the review. What format can you film 4K in on the G7?
MP4 (I believe just H264) for 4k.
I REALLY want a camera for traveling, to make cinematic videos and can't decide which camera to go for. Budget is about $800. Is there something better than this camera for that price? Do I necessarily need 4K for good cinematic videos?
Panasonic GX85 it’s the best for traveling videos..
GREAT AND AWESOME REVIEW! BTW, IF I AM GOING TO BUY THIS CAMERA . IS THERE ANY CHARGER OR STRAP OR ETC. INCLUDED ?? OR JUST THE BODY ONLY ?? PLS REPLYYYY
Always check the product page of what you're buying to confirm what it comes with. But mine came with both of those things. You can watch the unboxing here: th-cam.com/video/fRQ4d3OUFzA/w-d-xo.html
What lenses do you use for that awesome Bokeh effect? Its one of the best looking bokeh effect I have seen. Those purple lights blurred in the background just make it look sooo good.
I am hoping to get the G7 really soon (when i get my exam grades, lol) so i thought i might pick some lenses with it as well!
I don’t see the issue with the mic jack on the other side.
They just raised the price to $800 :(
It goes up and down, just gotta be patient :)
no, you just gotta stop making clickbait titles! this camera is 650 dollars in my country WITHOUT a fucking lens!
Carlos Diaz in india where I live the price is fuckin 1100$
Its 1000+$ in freaking my country 😢😤
Johnas in Germany its 550$😂
You mention the used camera market. Would you recommend getting the G7 used?
Absolutely! I grabbed a second one without lens used for like $350 back in the spring.
How much are lenses for this? It's on Amazon for $500 with a 14-42 kit lens, and I think it's new.
Was that lens at the end the Rokinon cinema you were talking about? Do you remember the price? Thanks!
I paid ~$300 for it
Hey! would you recommend this 📷 for shooting a short film? I have a T3I, but I want to upgrade.
Yes!
This is the greatest idea ever!
...I need your recommendation, I have G7 and kit lens 14-42 mm and 50mm 1.7 i like it but not too sharp I want combo like that one you have can you tell me which lens you use for @5:54 ?
Looks amazing. Also I love Nikon lens
I think the reason why your camera splits the video files up every 4GB is about the SD Card format as opposed to the camera doing it on it's own. If you format your cards to exFAT, then this should not be a problem. SD cards are usually formated as FAT 32 which has a maximum capacity for single files at 4GB. This is what I know about this matter and I am open to correction if my interpretation of your issue is off
Nope. My cards are all exFAT and the camera formats them to exFAT in the camera itself.
Who ever gave this guy a thumbs down is a hater because he was awesome!!!!
Awesome review. One day I'll get a nice camera like this.
Rgx!
Thanks for the review fam, I need to buy a camera for start
Thanks for watching!
How do you know what adapters to get for your vintage lenses? I have a g6 and have been wanting to get some vintage Russian lenses but don't even know where to begin with the adapter mounts.
Good vid btw 👍
Just look up your lens and see what mount it is. I.e. my Helios 44-2 russian lens is a "M42" mount, so I get that adapter
EposVox I SEE said the blind man
Cool beans, I'll look into it thanks!
can it shoot video for more than 30 mins at a time?
Does Minolta camera still available
Excellent video!
Thanks for watching!
Hey EposVox,
Did you ever send in your G7 for repair? And if so, was the experience good? Any info would be great. Thanks.
- Paul
I sent it in around Thanksgiving and they still have it. It's been an *awful* experience thus far - but that's primarily to do with the warranty department.
They told me it was fine to send in and in warranty, then when they went to inspect it, I got a call asking for a $75 inspection fee plus however much to actually repair. Took a MONTH of fighting them on 3 different communication methods before they found and fixed my 3 year warranty extension I sent in last year. They're just now fixing it this week, waiting on parts to come in.
So if you're w/in 1 year warranty, you're good. If you got a confirmation about warranty extension (I never got one and didn't think about needing it) then you should be good. but otherwise..... good luck.
Hey EposVox,
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your reply. That sounds horrible! I will keep that in mind when considering purchasing one of their cameras, as that seems really frustrating. I watched your recent videos, and thought it was cool you bought another G7 vs. the RED fad for TH-camrs.
- Paul
What's the computer featured? Custom made?
can you mount this on a tripod
Yes
Nicely done.
The most amazing thing on the video: Your ability to walk a cat!
He doesn't go far, hehe
Does this camera have a higher framerate option?
1080p60 is the only high fps option
EposVox Ahh alright. thanks. What would you recommend for higher framerate but good quality?
Never really looked into slowmo stuff, sorry.
Cryo 25FPS while filimg in 4K and 50FPS while filming in Full-HD :)
TeVi There is a video on youtube showing how to unlock 30fps 4k with your PAL camera. :)
So you said you can not take a still picture from the videos is that correct?
You might be able to save "snapshots" while playing back video, but while in Movie mode, you cannot shoot photos. The shutter button also serves as a record button and I've not found a single option or reference to change that.
Which lense do you use to film this with a nice depth of field?
I have a small collection of vintage lenses, as well as my wide angle and kit lens; talked about them in the video.
It looks awesome! With the shallow depth of field
IS that mod mic actually good?
You heard it yourself
Dmc g7 and G7 whats the difference?
G7 is shorthand :P
@@EposVox i dont get it if thats a joke hmmm ok.. last question when will you have a give away? i want a g7 badly so so much.. thats my dream camera since then.. i hope you'll read this
Not a joke, DMC-G7 and some other nonsense is the full model name but no one can be bothered to say/type all that lol
Got rid if this and got a Sony A6300. I love the G7 and hold a special place in my heart but the AF system and the Fat32 file format got annoying
Is it durable?
Great video. I have a question. Could I use couple of these cameras for a hour and a half live stream? Or will it shut off after 30 mins? I just want to grab image.
You can buy dummy batteries to run off wall power and there's an option to disable auto-shutoff
do you recommend it for shooting pictures?? is it also powerful in shooting pictures?
How long does it record continuously?
30 minutes
EposVox thanks
It's good for do photos?
Nice review!! Good vídeo ;)
Thanks for watching!
Can you please tell me the battery life of this camera.
Very cool. I just ordered mine, can't wait for it to arrive, becuase I've very much outgrown my old camera, a galaxy S7.
How exactly do you compensate for the dropped frames
Nice video..
this is my wishlish stuff. hope i can get it this year.
For perfect glitch free joining of 4k files, you must join them 1st before putting them on a timeline. Use the free software "My MP4Box GUI" and select the join tab. It will properly join the file sets together perfectly with no audio or video glitches. Just make sure that you choose the proper video files that go together on a "per recording" basis. I put my USA NTSC G7 in service mode and get unlimited 4k recording time. It is just a killer camera for the price. I also like that it has the low pass filter on the sensor to help with moire. I have a GX85 and it can have just a slightly sharper image (barely if at all) but it definitely can suffer from moire that the G7 controls better.
I bought it 5 Days ago but im in another country, so i need to wait more. I hope this camera worth the money. Can you make a Lighting guide video.
pls. I Love your chanel. btw : What mic is that?
ElectroVoice RE20 th-cam.com/video/AVrLIF_JbSo/w-d-xo.html
Hooked up to my own custom audio processing rack - th-cam.com/video/0KzMx2FC0bk/w-d-xo.html
How much battery lasts on non-stop recording?
The 1DX II is a video monster, and I don't see people complaining about the screen.
Just curious, do you edit out all your breath marks from your VOs, or do you have it gated?
The microphone itself has noise rejection, so technically gated even though it's not a direct decision. Breaths are picked up, just very quietly.
Why’s this camera still 500 dollars even 3 years later? It’s 2020 and even the new iPhones and Lumix cameras blow this away. So why no price drop?
New iPhones definitely do not "blow this away" in any possible angle except just photo taking.
EposVox 4k 60fps is nice. Way better slow mo than the g7 too. Heck the smart hdr Apple has in its new video modes is mind blowing for dynamic range. Yeah the bitrates are low and no depth of field. Technically better built in mics. I’m just asking why is this camera still 500 years later? Heck it’s the same price as the gx85 and that camera is even slightly better. Technology has come so far. It’s a good camera, I just don’t get why the price hasn’t dropped on this camera like most tech
Resolution means very little when the sensor is the size of a pencil tip.
New in box cameras don't drop that significantly. It's already like half the price it launched with, it's a popular camera, they have little reason to discount it until they stop manufacturing.
@@EposVox even used its still going for 400 on ebay. youd think a used 5 year old camera would offer a bigger discount than 100 bucks off a brand new one...
I've gotten multiple G7 bodies for $350 back in 2018/early 2019. just gotta find the good deals.
also anyone who bought it at launch ($1100) would be wanting a lot more for it than people who bought it cheap
No volume control? I read there are 4 settings for external mic including auto gain
Pro tip: my Sony a5000 has identical hooks that are easily removable. You take off the plastic clips with a little bit of force and then just take off the metal hooks like a key ring.
I think I'm gonna get this camera as my first one! do you think I'll be okay with the stock 14-42mm kit lens? I really don't know the differences between lenses very much, but I'm just gonna be using this camera for vlogging, streaming and some close up video recording with not a lot of movement. Definitely not going to be a power user: I just like the clarity and quality of the camera ^^
Between G7 and G85, which one is better?
how is macro with this camera? I metal detect/relic hunt and need to be able to shoot closeups of things like coins and buttons in the ground
How long can you record on video mode?
up to 30 mins at a time
EposVox thanks for that quick reply mate
Anyone know the workaround to make it record for an hour?
The mic input is on the other side so a mic plug doesn’t get in the way of any other cables you may have plugged in like usb or HDMI. I’d get tired of unplugging it and plugging it back in when I used these other ports.
Also and I know I’m being nit picky but AFS - autofocus single. AFF - Autofocus flexible
What`s about 422 out? Any certain info????
So crazy that the G7 shoots in 4k at 16MP, I have a Pentax KS2 which has 20MP and shoots 1080p. I do more photography tho as I travel a lot.
How is the market for panasonic lenses? I've been on the fence of getting my mom a dslr and $500 is a great entry for something modern.
I don't think Panasonic themselves makes many noteworthy ones, but lots of good Micro Four Thirds options
thank you Sir, just order the G7,, thank you for your Video
I would say the GX85 Or g7x would be better now, but you'll need an external audio recorder for you.
I have the G7, it is like a vloggers starter pack camera, it has 4k video, long battery life (I have gone through at least 4 hours of shooting before a low battery indicator has flashed)
you can program the buttons to your liking, need to put a cannon lens on there? Fine! just spend £10 on an adaptor and your grand, it has most importantly the vloggers paradise.......in built time lapse mode, the camera can do a time lapse and put it together for you! It isn't a gimmick it has proper settings proper manual control, probably one of the most bang for the buck cameras you can ever buy....period, this is what £600 can buy you
when i got mine i couldn't find a silver one, so i assume they must be rare, which is sad but it still looks great,
My message of this comment: Fucking buy the damn thing already, there is no better option
It doesn't exist on amazon(Canada) or any camera store :/
I bought the G7 a while ago but I found that a fair amount of the pictures and even the video could come out a bit grainy, even in daylight without the ISO cranked up. Any clue why? Am I a bit of a camera noob :)
Once you get past 1600 iso you will get that and some of that is due to the small sensor (micro 4/3). Lighting is the key and the lens also plays a part of that. The best all around lens for the G7 is the panasonic 12-35mm 2.8. The 2.8 is going to give you better pics in lower lighting and better depth of field for blurred backgrounds. Its pricey but its worth it. You could also try going for a longer shutter with less ISO but you have to be steady or on a tripod with a longer shutter because movement will create blur (good to use the 2 sec timer for this). I'm just a noob too and picked this up as a hobby last year. :^)
Thanks! I'll try it out and hope it goes well :)
Now that the g7's aren't on sale, still worth the buy at 800$?
They go on sale all the time. I'd wait. If paying 800, might as well make the bump to 1k for a use GH4 IMO
Thanks for the fast response, if im leaving for a trip in 7-9 weeks, do you think it will come back on sale? Thanks for advice!!!
No clue about predicting it, but I'd hold out at least a couple. Check for 4th of july and other silly sales
no at 800 the G81/G85 is a better option.
I kinda feel left behind because my only 4k video recording device is my iPhone haha. Should I be fine if I don't have any dedicated 4k cameras for a while?
4K isn't necessary. Solid 1080p, or just good camera work in general, beats most of what's on YT any day
Alright, good, because it feels like everyone is quickly hopping into the 4k train and I just barely started doing 1080p 60 fps!
Which one is best for best photography?
Lumix g7 or canon 1500D?
The Canon