Worth noting here that in DR Boost (Dynamic Range Boost) mode or using an older style GH5 battery, you can only go up to a maximum of 60fps. So to access the frame rates in this video you will need to switch that mode off and use a BLK22 battery or they will be greyed out and inaccessible. SSD recording is also capped at 60fps, so you will need to be recording to the camera internally.
Steve, I really appreciate your videos on the GH6. I just received mine this week. My last GH was the 3 so I have a lot to learn. I would love to see a video in regards to how you would set up the custom buttons like the 2 on front for different film sets, such as run and gun vs interviews vs weddings and so on.
Thank you, I am glad you are finding them useful. I actually like the default enhanced focus magnification shortcut on the front and I have been setting the other one to do one-click histograms or waveform monitor. I think for me they are only useable for interviews and locked-off shots because I use a gimbal or cage for run and gun and those buttons will be mostly inaccessible. Nice to have though.
thanks Steven ! one question : i'm trying to rec in 100 or 120 fps on my ssd with my panasonic gh6, it's impossible since i did the last update 2.5, before it was possible but now...i can read message " This recording quality requires an optional power adapter when recording to SSD " thanks
No problem. SSD was always capped at 60fps until firmware version 2.3 👉 ruclips.net/video/gzc2zlyD6PU/видео.html but even since then you cannot do 4k 100/120fps with the camera's internal battery. You must either be using the AC10 adapter 👉 ruclips.net/video/wuXk-GsRgV4/видео.html or an external battery like a V Mount battery and appropriate dummy battery 👉 ruclips.net/video/csiyyARMBaQ/видео.html Hope that helps.
thanks a lot Steve ! i'm sorry but i had shot this video on ssd 2 month ago in 100 fps : ruclips.net/video/4mqAm9X5h3U/видео.html with a cf express card it's possible you think ? thanks a lot !@@stevelitton
@@rcmanojhey, sorry I didn't realise that was a question 😅 300fps is the higher frame rate available on the camera. HD 300fps is still a HFR mode, so you get audio and AF. But in that mode you are limited to 1-area focus and no human/face tracking options etc.
Thanks, appreciate the sub! The camera uses an MFT (Micro Four Thirds) sensor which gives a 2x equivalent crop when compared to Full Frame. But none of the shooting modes in the camera have any additional crop. I believe the only time you would get cropped footage is using either Pixel/Pixel or electronic image stabilisation. Hope that helps.
Ha, Thank you. I wouldn't go that far but I am glad you are finding it useful 🙂 I am enjoying creating the videos because I am learning a lot from other people too, so its win win.
Thank you for the info ! Question : The other day i tested footage on 422 Codec in MOV format ... and when i previewed it on my MAC it lagged (?) but when i tried it in PROres codec it was OK. Do you have any idea why ?
No problem. Glad you found it useful 👍 You can record 422 in LongGOP or All-Intra. All-Intra is slightly less compressed but they are both MOV files considered as delivery formats. Whereas ProRes is is a less compressed workflow codec for editing, so it will run faster. Its a bit of a trade-off as the bigger files run better in editing suites but take up more space on cards and hard drives. If your machine struggles with previewing the files whilst editing you can use proxies.
@@AZTEC_ARTS2023 Proxies are just low-resolution duplicates of your original files to let you edit video more easily. Then when you render the video it uses the original high-resolution versions.
Hi, if you are looking to follow the 180 degree rule you would be at around 1/240 for your shutter speed but you can make your own stylistic choices and make sure you have no banding in the image.
Thanks much for your videos, I am awaiting my preordered GH6. Being just an amateur I presume the high frame rates can be set up in the custom settings for quick access?
No problem, glad you are finding them useful! Yes, you can set the VFR menu to your Quick Menu and there is a video on how to do that here - ruclips.net/video/u_Gzdf_ruC4/видео.html or you can set your frame rates in separate custom modes and there is a video on how to do that here - ruclips.net/video/2bDNZDJ7J74/видео.html I hope those are helpful!
You will need a lens that is capable of Dual I.S. 2.0. Generally they have a switch on the side of the lens for the lens I.S. and then you just need to make sure the camera's IBIS is also switched on. Which lens are you using?
Yes it has always been able to record 4K 120fps internally. But if you want 4K 120fps to SSD you will need to use a dummy battery as shown here 👉 ruclips.net/video/gzc2zlyD6PU/видео.html
@@stevelitton Oh, so it's proper 4k 120fps and not VFR 120fps? Cause I'm planning to buy a gh6 or an s5iix and those 120fps internally seemed good. I own a gh4 for 10 years now, what a beast!
Because I don't want to have all these ssds or monitors etc, I prefer to record internally with my sd cards. So if it records 4k 120fps as a mode and not as vfr so that's good!
@@CinematicCut That's right, 4K 120fps with audio as well. I really like the 4K 120fps out of the GH6, it looks really good. Yeah the GH4 is a solid camera, 10 years that really attests to what a tank that camera is 💪
@@stevelitton That's great then! Because I was a bit confused with this. That's really good, and I believe vfr is not that compressed anymore like the gh4, where if you went higher than 96fps it was really really noisy (cause now it says it's 10 bit vfr so I guess it's better from what it was ). The Gh4 made me what I am today basically as a filmmaker, so props to Panasonic, haha! Let's go for another 10 years then ! :P
CF card capability limits VFR ? Pana have a set of CF cards they recommend - I bought a IDMEM with a read write of 1700 and 1600 respectively - not sure it's up to it...
Steve... My GH6 has a 512 Gb San Disk CF Express Type B Read 1700 Write 1400 but the max Format I can find is 1920 1080 239.76 fps. Huh? I did also try a NVMe SSD but it wouldn't even get that much. I'm thinking I may need a Samsung T9....(?) or a faster CF Express. Befuddled. Hope you can steer me a solution to access 1080p 300fps...?1? Thanks
Hi, that's not a card speed issue. Try switching your top dial on the camera into the ''Creative Video Mode' (video camera icon with M'. Then go to 'Rec. File Format' in the menu and on the left it will show which support VFR. Select one of the HD options and then switch on 'VFR' and in that option you should be able to crack the frame rate up to 300fps. Hope that helps.
Aha! Opened some doors. Great tutorials Steve. Thank you. Just a quick follow up…. Will Blind Spot Power Junkie V2 with NPF970 power camera + RS2+ FeelWorld 7” monitor or should I go V-Mount Small Rig 99? 50? Thanks again
I think personally the V-Mount route is neater and more flexible but if you have a lot of NPF970 batteries then the Power Junkie V2 is an option. I have a video here with a FeelWorld monitor attached using the Power Junkie to power it, its a little messy but it does the job. The big advantage of modern V Mount batteries is the accuracy of the battery readout but the Power Junkie is made useful by the fact you can mount it easily without needing a rig and rails.
@@stevelitton Good considerations, thanks (least of which is not the readout!). Maybe I'll get both(?)...I' am charmed by the PowerJ-2 and yes have some NPF that have surprised me. I have rig and rails (rigged from GH4) but D-Tap is another consideration, HOWEVER I d want to ruclips.net/video/eh5wZyapJ3g/видео.html Maybe the V-Mount(?)...but I AM getting heavy with a 2x SLR Magic Anamorphic adapter and Rangefinder....some messy (lol) but exciting potential (for me) with GH6. Again thanks I'm thinking, peter informed. Cheerios
Sounds like a great setup. Either should be workable, they both have their strengths and weaknesses. I just make the rig workable and then tidy it up as much as possible after 🙂
Hi Steve Very helpful as usual. Which HDMI cable are you using to get 4k 120 to the Ninja V+ ?, Atomos cable shows max output of 4K60. Does it need to be HDMI 2.1 ?, want to get 4k120 Prores Raw at 12 Bit to the Ninja V+.
Hey, thanks, glad you found it helpful. This Kondor Blue 8K cable should do the job amzn.to/3Sj7WdJ but if you are in the UK, right now they are a nightmare to get a hold of. You can see in the description it supports up to 4K 120fps. Unfortunately I don't have an Atomos Ninja V+ to hand to test, I am just using the internal 120fps. Hope you manage to find something suitable.
@@stevelitton Thanks Steve for a quick response. Getting my Ninja V+ today, done further research and appears Wex Photographic have a cable which is HDMI 2.1 and max 8K@60 with 4k@120. www.wexphotovideo.com/zilr-ultra-high-speed-hdmi-cable-with-ethernet-hyper-thin-8kp60-secure-type-a-45cm-17-3036744/.Discover with Dan on RUclips has tested and it appears to work. ruclips.net/video/ZcbXj68JoHw/видео.html. Have a good weekend.
Cool I have a question. Is there some codecs\formats in video that doesn't have auto focus? For example I try to use FHD 200p 420 10bit 200mbps and AF doesn't work with it.
Some of the VFR modes don't have audio or auto focus but you should still be able to use Manual focus assist, like in this video ruclips.net/video/Lthn_iytDAM/видео.html
It depends on your system frequency setup. In NTSC, yes you can shoot those both in HFR with audio. In PAL, you can shoot up to 100fps in 4k and 200fps in HD in HFR with audio. This still gives a 4x and 8x equivalent because the base frame rate for NTSC is 30fps and the base for PAL is 25fps if that makes sense. Although you can shoot whatever base frame rate you like. I talk a little about VFR here - ruclips.net/video/b7d3zMk-7fQ/видео.html Hope that helps.
@@stevelitton thanks for the very quick answer, nice. :) I think that alone might be a deal maker. I currently film most slow motion shots with my fuji x-s10, but I always have to record audio separately, which is very annoying if you want to do ramped slow motion, because you can't sync and export in 240fps, I have to do the ramped slow mo always twice in order to get audio. (i use it mostly for skateboarding) but whatever..... thank you.👍
@@herrreinsch No problem, yeah I really like that you can record audio in those high frame rate settings. I did some shooting at an outdoor rally in 4k 100fps and the audio when it was slowed down was great, well I thought it was anyway 😃 its this part of the video - ruclips.net/video/Iv-xOYGRNr8/видео.html
You need a CF Express Type B and the Panasonic verified list of cards is here - av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/sd/dc_gh6.html other cards will work but those have been officially verified. I have Manfrotto and Lexar CF Express Type B cards and they haven't failed me yet.
Steve I have never seen 300 fps variable. Is is perhaps because I'm shooting always in 30FPS. Does one have to be in 24p in order to get 300 in variable.????
Hey Steve! When using VFR on the GH5, you can playback the shot in 60 frames on the camera. Does the GH6 allow this as well? Haven't been able to accomplish VFR playback on the camera using the GH6.
Hi Shaun, whenever I record in higher frame rates VFR it does play back in slow motion on the camera, is that what you mean? I am using PAL, but if I shoot in 50 fps in VFR for example it plays it back to 50% speed because it is on a timeline of 25 fps.
I am just trying to figure out what I am doing wrong. All my variable frame rates are capped at 60-54fps. Regardless of what system frequency I chose. I have a powerful, new type battery and a very fast CFexpress Type b card
Hi, I"m trying to shoot at at maximum fps but I also want to change the shutter speed to get clarity when slowed down. It won't let me change the shutter speed when I'm in this setting... am I in the wrong mode or is this just something the camera can't do? Thanks.
Hi, yes you should be able to change the shutter speed in VFR. There are limitations on the high and low end of the spectrum so you may just have to drop it down to find a happy medium. Are you shooting in the custom movie mode?
@@juliemartelly4660 Sorry I was assuming you were in PAL using VFR. OK, so you are set to C4K 120fps but you can't adjust the shutter speed. What mode are you using on the top dial?
I have a question/problem! I would love to work with slomo but when I try to set up the variable frame rate i can only go up to 50, not higher. How can i change that? I tried changing several settings like the rec quality but nothing changed. i couldnt find a solution yet, what am i doing wrong? (i dont know much about cameras and all that just yet so maybe im just stupid haha)
Hi, if you have Dynamic Range Boost enabled, are shooting to SSD or are using an older battery like one for the GH5 then you will not be able to go above 50fps in PAL.
@@stevelitton thank you so much for the quick reply! Enabling the dynamic range boost allowed me to crank up the vfr to 120 in 4K and 300 in hd. I use a sd xc card, does it work with this?
@@the_dreamers_production No problem, I *think you can use both of those modes on the SD card but I don't have my camera to hand to confirm I'm afraid.
@@stevelitton hey I’ve got another question to the variable frame rate mode and can’t seem to find a solution online so I thought maybe you can help again😅 I wanted to film a slomo shot today with the VFR mode. I used my gimbal (weebill S) and wanted to use the wheel on the gimbal for the manual focus; but it doesn’t work. It works perfectly fine in the normal setting, but as soon as I turn on the vfr mode the focus wheel on my gimbal stops working. Am I missing anything? I know you cant use auto focus when filming in vfr but it’s the manual, just controlled by a gimbal? Idk if this might be too specific, but any help would be highly appreciated!
@@stevelitton hey I’ve got another question to the variable frame rate mode and can’t seem to find a solution online so I thought maybe you can help again😅 I wanted to film a slomo shot today with the VFR mode. I used my gimbal (weebill S) and wanted to use the wheel on the gimbal for the manual focus; but it doesn’t work. It works perfectly fine in the normal setting, but as soon as I turn on the vfr mode the focus wheel on my gimbal stops working. Am I missing anything? I know you cant use auto focus when filming in vfr but it’s the manual, just controlled by a gimbal? Idk if this might be too specific, but any help would be highly appreciated!
Does it change the bitrate when in VFR mode? For example if you set the base format to FHD/422/24p, it would be 100Mbps without VFR. Does switching to VFR change that?
Good question, I have wondered that. If it does, it's not something you can read out from the camera as the two menus sit separately. It does use VBR, so I would imagine it does. I have shoot a few 300fps clips on one of the 100mbps codecs and both came in well under accordingly to the readout on Quicktime but you don't have audio in VFR.
@@stevelitton If you like, I'd be happy to guide you through some tests to figure it out. I'm trying to gather the data for a storage calculator app (also happy to give you a free copy in exchange!)
I have a daft question that I can't get my head around. I'm after the highest quality bitrate codec at 4k shooting 120fps. And there are a few choices of either 25fps or 50fps with Variable Frame Rates. I'm guessing that 422 10Bit all intra is out of the question for 25fps. But for some reason I can get 422 10bit for 50fps Variable Frame Rate Which codec would you suggest at 4k to get 120fps buttery smoothness using Variable Frame Rate? And would I even notice the difference between 420 and 422 10 bit with my little home projects shown on my RUclips channel? My brain hurts thinking about this.
Not a daft question at all. You won't get All-Intra beyond 50fps currently. But that's not to say that using 420 Long GOP will be bad, I find it looks really good, especially in comparison to older cameras like the GH5. All-Intra at those higher frames rates would be really intense on the camera and card but who knows, maybe it will be added one day. I tend to use the 4K 100fps HFR mode as that gives you sound and the ability to slow your footage down to 25% of the original speed on a 25fps timeline. You can shoot 422 10-bit All-Intra or Long GOP straight out of the camera at 25fps without VFR. You may be missing it as not all the All-Intra modes have the 'H' next to them in the menu, that is only the ones with the really high bit rates. I personally tend not to use VFR unless I am looking for a really high (or low) frame rate that is unachievable outside of it. Hope that helps.
@@stevelitton Hmm, 100fps with sound. I'm guessing that the Achilles Heal is it's not auto focus? But still 100fps is good. Personally I prefer all-intra for recording, even if it works the camera and fills up SD cards like they are going out of fashion. The files play nicely with my PC and Resolve when editing. The RTX 3090 helps with scrubbing 4k at silly speeds compared to LongGOP. I thought I had my camera set to 4k 422 10 bit all-intra 25 FPS as the best bit rate possible rather than ProRes. I save that codec for my Ninja. I was hoping to do 4k 120fps in camera because my Ninja wimps out at 4k 60fps. All these questions for a hobby where I get tens of views 🤣🤣🫣 Just walking the dog but when I get home I will follow your sage advice. Cheers
@@frankinblackpool You actually do get autofocus in 100FPS but no human or animal detect options. Yeah, All-Intra is a good codec to work with, unfortunately, it does get a bit more limited at the higher frame rates though. So long as you enjoy it, it doesn't matter what the view count is, just keep doing it for you 🙂
Hi, did you check that you have DR Boost (Dynamic Range Boost) mode switched off and you are not using an older style GH5 battery, as you can only go up to a maximum of 60fps. So to access the frame rates in this video you will need to switch DR Boost mode off and use a BLK22 battery or they will be greyed out and inaccessible. You also will not be able to do this over SSD as that is limited to 60fps. Hope that helps.
I have actually found the slow motion on the GH6 to be very good. Much better than it was on the GH5. You do need some fairly decent lighting for shooting 300fps to keep the ISO down though. Saying that the noise on the GH6 does seem to be improved as well.
@@luisandradevideo I personally really enjoy using the high frame rates and think they look good but there is plenty of footage out there on RUclips of the high frame rates. Worth knowing you will need to manual focus though when using 300fps.
At least the Panasonic is giving good hints to, why you can't engage certain options or modes, when you to engage them, while they are greyed out. Got mine about a week and a half ago, but haven't been able to play fully with it yet, as my CFExpress card still is in the post and I've had to make due with whatever I can either record to a V90 SDcard or the Atomos via HDMI.
Yeah, I think they have done well to make most available on the SD card and the option for SSD recording later down the line is a bonus. Hopefully you get it soon! I have half of my GH6 filming rig with the other half still in the post 🙄
@@stevelitton CFExpress card is coming Monday. I got lucky and there was a half price off on Amazon last week on ProGrade cards, so I snapped one of them up. Should have bought two. They were gone in no time and then back up to normal pricing. The improvements coming from the GH5/GH5-II (I have both) are massive.
Steve no matter what I do I can not find 4k 120fps. I don' have a CF card yet. Is it possible that is the problem. after using the GH5 for several years I am not liking the GH6 so much in many ways. I'm going to give it a couple of weeks but it maybe going back.
Sorry to hear that. You should be able to access 4k 120fps just with an SD card. The only restrictions on your SD card should be high frame rates in All-I and ProRes options. Make sure you have the following settings - Rec. File Format set to MOV - Rec Quality set to C4K 25P 420/10-L - VFR mode switched on and turned up to 120fps In the PAL setting, this will give you 120fps but not with continuous autofocus as it is using VFR, although you can single press for autofocus. The highest you can go to in PAL with continuous autofocus is 100fps. If you want 120fps with continuous autofocus you would need to use the NTSC camera setting and use a base frame rate of something like 23.9 if that makes sense. It's always tough moving to a new camera, I have literally spent hours setting mine up the way I want it. What is it specifically you are not liking about it?
@@stevelitton Thank you. I was using 30 fps and I could only go as high as 60 in variable frame. Now since you wrote me back I tried 24 fps and its the same. I'm not worried about auto focus at this time. I'm just trying to figure out why I cannot see frame rates above 60 ,,, im using a v90 tough card by sony
No problem. Make sure you are using 420 option and not 422, currently the 422 options only can go up to 60fps and the 420 options can go up to 120fps in 4k.
I think I know the issue! Do you have dynamic range boost switched on by any chance? If so, you can only shoot up to 60fps with that on. Switch that off and try again.
@@stevelitton thank u so much .. yes I have it on.. i’m not home now but soon as I get there I’m gonna see and I think you are absolutely right. Can’t thank you enough. I’ll touch back with you after I see it for myself
*** this message will interest GH5/GH5II users who try to use the batteries of those models on a GH6 model *** There is one important thing to know if you want to set the VFR like you want as described in the GH6 manual. You need to use a GH6 compatible Panasonic battery with a minimum of 2200 mAh. Under 2200 mAh you will be very limited with the VFR, ...and also with the Rec Quality and the USB/SS connection.
Hey, you can do it on CF Express and you can record 300fps LongGOP on SD card but not All-Intra. SSD only works for frame rates below 60fps, so you won't be able to do it on that unfortunately.
Hi Steve! Thanks a lot for your videos! Let me ask you a question. How can you play a clip in camera shot at 100 fps in slow motion? Is that possible? Really appreciated!
For the camera to play it back in slow motion it needs to know the base frame rate. So it can playback in slow motion in the camera if you are using VFR as the base frame rate will be set to 25fps or 50fps. But if you shoot something like the 100fps in the HFR mode then it would just play it back at that frame rate or as close as the monitor can handle. By shooting in VFR you lose some features like continuous focus and audio. Hope that helps.
Ok if it's not in your q menu you can add it to it by following that video but it does also show you where it is in the main menu. Sorry you didn't find it helpful, that's just how my voice sounds, can't do much about that.
Amazing, thanks again for the great lesson! I've been looking for the 120/4K fps option and couldn't find it!
No problem, glad you found it useful 👍
Worth noting here that in DR Boost (Dynamic Range Boost) mode or using an older style GH5 battery, you can only go up to a maximum of 60fps. So to access the frame rates in this video you will need to switch that mode off and use a BLK22 battery or they will be greyed out and inaccessible. SSD recording is also capped at 60fps, so you will need to be recording to the camera internally.
i was wondering why i could not find anything over 50P hahaha, thanks for the info !
Thx a lot 🙏🙏🙏
Steve, I really appreciate your videos on the GH6. I just received mine this week. My last GH was the 3 so I have a lot to learn. I would love to see a video in regards to how you would set up the custom buttons like the 2 on front for different film sets, such as run and gun vs interviews vs weddings and so on.
Thank you, I am glad you are finding them useful. I actually like the default enhanced focus magnification shortcut on the front and I have been setting the other one to do one-click histograms or waveform monitor. I think for me they are only useable for interviews and locked-off shots because I use a gimbal or cage for run and gun and those buttons will be mostly inaccessible. Nice to have though.
thanks Steven ! one question : i'm trying to rec in 100 or 120 fps on my ssd with my panasonic gh6, it's impossible since i did the last update 2.5, before it was possible but now...i can read message " This recording quality requires an optional power adapter when recording to SSD " thanks
No problem. SSD was always capped at 60fps until firmware version 2.3 👉 ruclips.net/video/gzc2zlyD6PU/видео.html but even since then you cannot do 4k 100/120fps with the camera's internal battery. You must either be using the AC10 adapter 👉 ruclips.net/video/wuXk-GsRgV4/видео.html or an external battery like a V Mount battery and appropriate dummy battery 👉 ruclips.net/video/csiyyARMBaQ/видео.html Hope that helps.
thanks a lot Steve ! i'm sorry but i had shot this video on ssd 2 month ago in 100 fps : ruclips.net/video/4mqAm9X5h3U/видео.html
with a cf express card it's possible you think ?
thanks a lot !@@stevelitton
SORRY Steven, it was with the sd card !!! it's ok thanks a lot@@stevelitton
No problem 👍
Excellent video. Do we get AF in 300 FPS @fullHD mode??
I would really like to see some AF options at the higher frame rates too. That's a very good suggestion.
@@stevelittonThanks. What’s the highest slow motion speed @ FullHD where we get AF ??
@@rcmanojhey, sorry I didn't realise that was a question 😅 300fps is the higher frame rate available on the camera. HD 300fps is still a HFR mode, so you get audio and AF. But in that mode you are limited to 1-area focus and no human/face tracking options etc.
Hi Steven, just subscribed to your channel. I am planning to buy GH6 and want to know if the camera does 4k 120FPS without crop? Thanks
Thanks, appreciate the sub! The camera uses an MFT (Micro Four Thirds) sensor which gives a 2x equivalent crop when compared to Full Frame. But none of the shooting modes in the camera have any additional crop. I believe the only time you would get cropped footage is using either Pixel/Pixel or electronic image stabilisation. Hope that helps.
@@stevelitton Thank you so much for the quick reply. 🙏
Steve the GH6 Guru! Thanks man 🙏
Ha, Thank you. I wouldn't go that far but I am glad you are finding it useful 🙂 I am enjoying creating the videos because I am learning a lot from other people too, so its win win.
Thank you for the info !
Question : The other day i tested footage on 422 Codec in MOV format ... and when i previewed it on my MAC it lagged (?) but when i tried it in PROres codec it was OK. Do you have any idea why ?
No problem. Glad you found it useful 👍 You can record 422 in LongGOP or All-Intra. All-Intra is slightly less compressed but they are both MOV files considered as delivery formats. Whereas ProRes is is a less compressed workflow codec for editing, so it will run faster. Its a bit of a trade-off as the bigger files run better in editing suites but take up more space on cards and hard drives. If your machine struggles with previewing the files whilst editing you can use proxies.
@@stevelitton will I lose the 4k / 5.7 k quality ??
@@AZTEC_ARTS2023 Proxies are just low-resolution duplicates of your original files to let you edit video more easily. Then when you render the video it uses the original high-resolution versions.
@@stevelitton Thanks again 👍
what should my shutter speed be at for slomo for 120fps with 24fps for variable shutter speed? should it be 250 or 125?
Hi, if you are looking to follow the 180 degree rule you would be at around 1/240 for your shutter speed but you can make your own stylistic choices and make sure you have no banding in the image.
Thanks much for your videos, I am awaiting my preordered GH6. Being just an amateur I presume the high frame rates can be set up in the custom settings for quick access?
No problem, glad you are finding them useful! Yes, you can set the VFR menu to your Quick Menu and there is a video on how to do that here - ruclips.net/video/u_Gzdf_ruC4/видео.html or you can set your frame rates in separate custom modes and there is a video on how to do that here - ruclips.net/video/2bDNZDJ7J74/видео.html I hope those are helpful!
In case you find yourself just seeing 200fps at the HD VFR settings: try turning Snychro Scan Off. This is what stops 300 fps from being available
That's a really good tip, thank you for sharing that 👍
how do i get to dual 2 stabilizer ?
You will need a lens that is capable of Dual I.S. 2.0. Generally they have a switch on the side of the lens for the lens I.S. and then you just need to make sure the camera's IBIS is also switched on. Which lens are you using?
Can gh6 records 4k 120fps internally now? or just over hdmi? Thanks for your reply!
Yes it has always been able to record 4K 120fps internally. But if you want 4K 120fps to SSD you will need to use a dummy battery as shown here 👉 ruclips.net/video/gzc2zlyD6PU/видео.html
@@stevelitton Oh, so it's proper 4k 120fps and not VFR 120fps? Cause I'm planning to buy a gh6 or an s5iix and those 120fps internally seemed good. I own a gh4 for 10 years now, what a beast!
Because I don't want to have all these ssds or monitors etc, I prefer to record internally with my sd cards. So if it records 4k 120fps as a mode and not as vfr so that's good!
@@CinematicCut That's right, 4K 120fps with audio as well. I really like the 4K 120fps out of the GH6, it looks really good. Yeah the GH4 is a solid camera, 10 years that really attests to what a tank that camera is 💪
@@stevelitton That's great then! Because I was a bit confused with this. That's really good, and I believe vfr is not that compressed anymore like the gh4, where if you went higher than 96fps it was really really noisy (cause now it says it's 10 bit vfr so I guess it's better from what it was ). The Gh4 made me what I am today basically as a filmmaker, so props to Panasonic, haha! Let's go for another 10 years then ! :P
CF card capability limits VFR ? Pana have a set of CF cards they recommend - I bought a IDMEM with a read write of 1700 and 1600 respectively - not sure it's up to it...
My IDMEM card hasn't failed me so far but I haven't try to film ProRes with it yet with it.
Steve... My GH6 has a 512 Gb San Disk CF Express Type B Read 1700 Write 1400 but the max Format I can find is 1920 1080 239.76 fps. Huh? I did also try a NVMe SSD but it wouldn't even get that much. I'm thinking I may need a Samsung T9....(?) or a faster CF Express. Befuddled. Hope you can steer me a solution to access 1080p 300fps...?1? Thanks
Hi, that's not a card speed issue. Try switching your top dial on the camera into the ''Creative Video Mode' (video camera icon with M'. Then go to 'Rec. File Format' in the menu and on the left it will show which support VFR. Select one of the HD options and then switch on 'VFR' and in that option you should be able to crack the frame rate up to 300fps. Hope that helps.
Aha! Opened some doors. Great tutorials Steve. Thank you. Just a quick follow up…. Will Blind Spot Power Junkie V2 with NPF970 power camera + RS2+ FeelWorld 7” monitor or should I go V-Mount Small Rig 99? 50? Thanks again
I think personally the V-Mount route is neater and more flexible but if you have a lot of NPF970 batteries then the Power Junkie V2 is an option. I have a video here with a FeelWorld monitor attached using the Power Junkie to power it, its a little messy but it does the job. The big advantage of modern V Mount batteries is the accuracy of the battery readout but the Power Junkie is made useful by the fact you can mount it easily without needing a rig and rails.
@@stevelitton Good considerations, thanks (least of which is not the readout!). Maybe I'll get both(?)...I' am charmed by the PowerJ-2 and yes have some NPF that have surprised me. I have rig and rails (rigged from GH4) but D-Tap is another consideration, HOWEVER I d want to ruclips.net/video/eh5wZyapJ3g/видео.html Maybe the V-Mount(?)...but I AM getting heavy with a 2x SLR Magic Anamorphic adapter and Rangefinder....some messy (lol) but exciting potential (for me) with GH6. Again thanks I'm thinking, peter informed. Cheerios
Sounds like a great setup. Either should be workable, they both have their strengths and weaknesses. I just make the rig workable and then tidy it up as much as possible after 🙂
Hi Steve Very helpful as usual. Which HDMI cable are you using to get 4k 120 to the Ninja V+ ?, Atomos cable shows max output of 4K60. Does it need to be HDMI 2.1 ?, want to get 4k120 Prores Raw at 12 Bit to the Ninja V+.
Hey, thanks, glad you found it helpful. This Kondor Blue 8K cable should do the job amzn.to/3Sj7WdJ but if you are in the UK, right now they are a nightmare to get a hold of. You can see in the description it supports up to 4K 120fps. Unfortunately I don't have an Atomos Ninja V+ to hand to test, I am just using the internal 120fps. Hope you manage to find something suitable.
@@stevelitton Thanks Steve for a quick response. Getting my Ninja V+ today, done further research and appears Wex Photographic have a cable which is HDMI 2.1 and max 8K@60 with 4k@120. www.wexphotovideo.com/zilr-ultra-high-speed-hdmi-cable-with-ethernet-hyper-thin-8kp60-secure-type-a-45cm-17-3036744/.Discover with Dan on RUclips has tested and it appears to work. ruclips.net/video/ZcbXj68JoHw/видео.html. Have a good weekend.
Hey, sorry this comment got stuck in the moderation bit and I didn't spot it. How did it all go with the Ninja V+ and the Wex cable?
Cool I have a question. Is there some codecs\formats in video that doesn't have auto focus? For example I try to use FHD 200p 420 10bit 200mbps and AF doesn't work with it.
Some frame rates are limited to basic autofocus controls, so no continuous auto focus, just touch spot focusing.
@@stevelitton yeah, but some of settings didn't work on any AF, only manual. Or it's something I'm doing wrong?
Some of the VFR modes don't have audio or auto focus but you should still be able to use Manual focus assist, like in this video ruclips.net/video/Lthn_iytDAM/видео.html
I have one question that I couldn't find online, Is it possible to also record audio with 4k 120fps and FHD 240fps?
It depends on your system frequency setup. In NTSC, yes you can shoot those both in HFR with audio. In PAL, you can shoot up to 100fps in 4k and 200fps in HD in HFR with audio. This still gives a 4x and 8x equivalent because the base frame rate for NTSC is 30fps and the base for PAL is 25fps if that makes sense. Although you can shoot whatever base frame rate you like. I talk a little about VFR here - ruclips.net/video/b7d3zMk-7fQ/видео.html Hope that helps.
@@stevelitton thanks for the very quick answer, nice. :) I think that alone might be a deal maker. I currently film most slow motion shots with my fuji x-s10, but I always have to record audio separately, which is very annoying if you want to do ramped slow motion, because you can't sync and export in 240fps, I have to do the ramped slow mo always twice in order to get audio. (i use it mostly for skateboarding) but whatever..... thank you.👍
@@herrreinsch No problem, yeah I really like that you can record audio in those high frame rate settings. I did some shooting at an outdoor rally in 4k 100fps and the audio when it was slowed down was great, well I thought it was anyway 😃 its this part of the video - ruclips.net/video/Iv-xOYGRNr8/видео.html
What is the best Cfexpress Card to use while filming these high frame rates?
You need a CF Express Type B and the Panasonic verified list of cards is here - av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/sd/dc_gh6.html other cards will work but those have been officially verified. I have Manfrotto and Lexar CF Express Type B cards and they haven't failed me yet.
Steve I have never seen 300 fps variable. Is is perhaps because I'm shooting always in 30FPS. Does one have to be in 24p in order to get 300 in variable.????
No you can still access it in NTSC. You will need to be using 'FHD 30p 420/20-L' and then jump in to VFR and it will be there.
@@stevelitton Ok yes. The problem as I was in 422 not 420. Thank You.
@@sutv6754 No problem, glad you got it working 👍
Hey Steve! When using VFR on the GH5, you can playback the shot in 60 frames on the camera. Does the GH6 allow this as well? Haven't been able to accomplish VFR playback on the camera using the GH6.
Hi Shaun, whenever I record in higher frame rates VFR it does play back in slow motion on the camera, is that what you mean? I am using PAL, but if I shoot in 50 fps in VFR for example it plays it back to 50% speed because it is on a timeline of 25 fps.
On my REC QUALITY (FHD 25p 420/10L) VFR rate only goes up to 200? Have I a setting on stopping it get to300 fps?
Thanks
That is potentially happening because you have Synchro Scan switched on, double check that is switched off.
@@stevelitton perfect it worked ⭐️. Watching your synchro scan video now. Thank you
@@Colm1173 Glad to hear you got it working 👍
I am just trying to figure out what I am doing wrong. All my variable frame rates are capped at 60-54fps. Regardless of what system frequency I chose. I have a powerful, new type battery and a very fast CFexpress Type b card
Sounds like you need to switch off Dynamic Range Boost.
Hi, I"m trying to shoot at at maximum fps but I also want to change the shutter speed to get clarity when slowed down. It won't let me change the shutter speed when I'm in this setting... am I in the wrong mode or is this just something the camera can't do? Thanks.
Hi, yes you should be able to change the shutter speed in VFR. There are limitations on the high and low end of the spectrum so you may just have to drop it down to find a happy medium. Are you shooting in the custom movie mode?
@@stevelitton The VFR setting is grayed out when I'm in the C4K 120fps 300mbps setting...
@@stevelitton In the HD 300fps setting the VFR is still greyed out and I can only go to 357 degree shutter...
@@juliemartelly4660 Sorry I was assuming you were in PAL using VFR. OK, so you are set to C4K 120fps but you can't adjust the shutter speed. What mode are you using on the top dial?
@@juliemartelly4660 357 will be the highest you can go.
I have a question/problem! I would love to work with slomo but when I try to set up the variable frame rate i can only go up to 50, not higher. How can i change that? I tried changing several settings like the rec quality but nothing changed. i couldnt find a solution yet, what am i doing wrong? (i dont know much about cameras and all that just yet so maybe im just stupid haha)
Hi, if you have Dynamic Range Boost enabled, are shooting to SSD or are using an older battery like one for the GH5 then you will not be able to go above 50fps in PAL.
@@stevelitton thank you so much for the quick reply! Enabling the dynamic range boost allowed me to crank up the vfr to 120 in 4K and 300 in hd. I use a sd xc card, does it work with this?
@@the_dreamers_production No problem, I *think you can use both of those modes on the SD card but I don't have my camera to hand to confirm I'm afraid.
@@stevelitton hey I’ve got another question to the variable frame rate mode and can’t seem to find a solution online so I thought maybe you can help again😅
I wanted to film a slomo shot today with the VFR mode. I used my gimbal (weebill S) and wanted to use the wheel on the gimbal for the manual focus; but it doesn’t work. It works perfectly fine in the normal setting, but as soon as I turn on the vfr mode the focus wheel on my gimbal stops working. Am I missing anything? I know you cant use auto focus when filming in vfr but it’s the manual, just controlled by a gimbal? Idk if this might be too specific, but any help would be highly appreciated!
@@stevelitton hey I’ve got another question to the variable frame rate mode and can’t seem to find a solution online so I thought maybe you can help again😅
I wanted to film a slomo shot today with the VFR mode. I used my gimbal (weebill S) and wanted to use the wheel on the gimbal for the manual focus; but it doesn’t work. It works perfectly fine in the normal setting, but as soon as I turn on the vfr mode the focus wheel on my gimbal stops working. Am I missing anything? I know you cant use auto focus when filming in vfr but it’s the manual, just controlled by a gimbal? Idk if this might be too specific, but any help would be highly appreciated!
Does it change the bitrate when in VFR mode? For example if you set the base format to FHD/422/24p, it would be 100Mbps without VFR. Does switching to VFR change that?
Good question, I have wondered that. If it does, it's not something you can read out from the camera as the two menus sit separately. It does use VBR, so I would imagine it does. I have shoot a few 300fps clips on one of the 100mbps codecs and both came in well under accordingly to the readout on Quicktime but you don't have audio in VFR.
@@stevelitton If you like, I'd be happy to guide you through some tests to figure it out. I'm trying to gather the data for a storage calculator app (also happy to give you a free copy in exchange!)
@@zak_ray sure, I'd be happy to give it a go. I am a bit crazy with work at the minute but if you give the details I can take a look at some point.
@@stevelitton No problem. Do you have a social handle or email I can contact you on?
@@zak_ray if you just email bits over to contact@stevenlitton.com that would be perfect.
I have a daft question that I can't get my head around. I'm after the highest quality bitrate codec at 4k shooting 120fps. And there are a few choices of either 25fps or 50fps with Variable Frame Rates.
I'm guessing that 422 10Bit all intra is out of the question for 25fps. But for some reason I can get 422 10bit for 50fps Variable Frame Rate
Which codec would you suggest at 4k to get 120fps buttery smoothness using Variable Frame Rate?
And would I even notice the difference between 420 and 422 10 bit with my little home projects shown on my RUclips channel?
My brain hurts thinking about this.
Not a daft question at all. You won't get All-Intra beyond 50fps currently. But that's not to say that using 420 Long GOP will be bad, I find it looks really good, especially in comparison to older cameras like the GH5. All-Intra at those higher frames rates would be really intense on the camera and card but who knows, maybe it will be added one day. I tend to use the 4K 100fps HFR mode as that gives you sound and the ability to slow your footage down to 25% of the original speed on a 25fps timeline. You can shoot 422 10-bit All-Intra or Long GOP straight out of the camera at 25fps without VFR. You may be missing it as not all the All-Intra modes have the 'H' next to them in the menu, that is only the ones with the really high bit rates. I personally tend not to use VFR unless I am looking for a really high (or low) frame rate that is unachievable outside of it. Hope that helps.
@@stevelitton Hmm, 100fps with sound. I'm guessing that the Achilles Heal is it's not auto focus?
But still 100fps is good.
Personally I prefer all-intra for recording, even if it works the camera and fills up SD cards like they are going out of fashion. The files play nicely with my PC and Resolve when editing. The RTX 3090 helps with scrubbing 4k at silly speeds compared to LongGOP.
I thought I had my camera set to 4k 422 10 bit all-intra 25 FPS as the best bit rate possible rather than ProRes. I save that codec for my Ninja.
I was hoping to do 4k 120fps in camera because my Ninja wimps out at 4k 60fps.
All these questions for a hobby where I get tens of views 🤣🤣🫣
Just walking the dog but when I get home I will follow your sage advice.
Cheers
@@frankinblackpool You actually do get autofocus in 100FPS but no human or animal detect options. Yeah, All-Intra is a good codec to work with, unfortunately, it does get a bit more limited at the higher frame rates though. So long as you enjoy it, it doesn't matter what the view count is, just keep doing it for you 🙂
I can only go up to 50 fps on the variable option, even with a high speed SD card (class 3/10, v60 up to 150 MB/s)
Hi, did you check that you have DR Boost (Dynamic Range Boost) mode switched off and you are not using an older style GH5 battery, as you can only go up to a maximum of 60fps. So to access the frame rates in this video you will need to switch DR Boost mode off and use a BLK22 battery or they will be greyed out and inaccessible. You also will not be able to do this over SSD as that is limited to 60fps. Hope that helps.
thanks!
Good quality? or have a lot of noise? on 300fps
I have actually found the slow motion on the GH6 to be very good. Much better than it was on the GH5. You do need some fairly decent lighting for shooting 300fps to keep the ISO down though. Saying that the noise on the GH6 does seem to be improved as well.
@@stevelitton i like more these than fx30 Sony...4k120fps or 250fps with noise 😅, im using ax700 i love it, but i need a update
@@luisandradevideo I personally really enjoy using the high frame rates and think they look good but there is plenty of footage out there on RUclips of the high frame rates. Worth knowing you will need to manual focus though when using 300fps.
@@stevelitton auto focus? 120fps or 240fps?
@@luisandradevideo In NTSC you will get auto focus for 120fps but not for 240fps. The manual focus assist tools on the camera are very capable though
At least the Panasonic is giving good hints to, why you can't engage certain options or modes, when you to engage them, while they are greyed out. Got mine about a week and a half ago, but haven't been able to play fully with it yet, as my CFExpress card still is in the post and I've had to make due with whatever I can either record to a V90 SDcard or the Atomos via HDMI.
Yeah, I think they have done well to make most available on the SD card and the option for SSD recording later down the line is a bonus. Hopefully you get it soon! I have half of my GH6 filming rig with the other half still in the post 🙄
@@stevelitton CFExpress card is coming Monday. I got lucky and there was a half price off on Amazon last week on ProGrade cards, so I snapped one of them up. Should have bought two. They were gone in no time and then back up to normal pricing.
The improvements coming from the GH5/GH5-II (I have both) are massive.
Steve no matter what I do I can not find 4k 120fps. I don' have a CF card yet. Is it possible that is the problem. after using the GH5 for several years I am not liking the GH6 so much in many ways. I'm going to give it a couple of weeks but it maybe going back.
Sorry to hear that. You should be able to access 4k 120fps just with an SD card. The only restrictions on your SD card should be high frame rates in All-I and ProRes options. Make sure you have the following settings
- Rec. File Format set to MOV
- Rec Quality set to C4K 25P 420/10-L
- VFR mode switched on and turned up to 120fps
In the PAL setting, this will give you 120fps but not with continuous autofocus as it is using VFR, although you can single press for autofocus. The highest you can go to in PAL with continuous autofocus is 100fps. If you want 120fps with continuous autofocus you would need to use the NTSC camera setting and use a base frame rate of something like 23.9 if that makes sense.
It's always tough moving to a new camera, I have literally spent hours setting mine up the way I want it. What is it specifically you are not liking about it?
@@stevelitton Thank you. I was using 30 fps and I could only go as high as 60 in variable frame. Now since you wrote me back I tried 24 fps and its the same. I'm not worried about auto focus at this time. I'm just trying to figure out why I cannot see frame rates above 60 ,,, im using a v90 tough card by sony
No problem. Make sure you are using 420 option and not 422, currently the 422 options only can go up to 60fps and the 420 options can go up to 120fps in 4k.
I think I know the issue! Do you have dynamic range boost switched on by any chance? If so, you can only shoot up to 60fps with that on. Switch that off and try again.
@@stevelitton thank u so much .. yes I have it on.. i’m not home now but soon as I get there I’m gonna see and I think you are absolutely right. Can’t thank you enough. I’ll touch back with you after I see it for myself
bookmarked! That should say it all...
*** this message will interest GH5/GH5II users who try to use the batteries of those models on a GH6 model ***
There is one important thing to know if you want to set the VFR like you want as described in the GH6 manual. You need to use a GH6 compatible Panasonic battery with a minimum of 2200 mAh.
Under 2200 mAh you will be very limited with the VFR, ...and also with the Rec Quality and the USB/SS connection.
Very good point, we covered that in this video 👉 ruclips.net/video/GOEas2fZ2d0/видео.html but I didn't really touch on it in this one.
Does this work in prores? Thank you
No VFR support for ProRes currently I am afraid 😞
Thank you
300fps record on V90,cf express,ssd usb c ?Sir Thank you
Hey, you can do it on CF Express and you can record 300fps LongGOP on SD card but not All-Intra. SSD only works for frame rates below 60fps, so you won't be able to do it on that unfortunately.
Clarified SirLitton Thanks
Hi Steve! Thanks a lot for your videos! Let me ask you a question. How can you play a clip in camera shot at 100 fps in slow motion? Is that possible? Really appreciated!
For the camera to play it back in slow motion it needs to know the base frame rate. So it can playback in slow motion in the camera if you are using VFR as the base frame rate will be set to 25fps or 50fps. But if you shoot something like the 100fps in the HFR mode then it would just play it back at that frame rate or as close as the monitor can handle. By shooting in VFR you lose some features like continuous focus and audio. Hope that helps.
i don't see 4K 120 P on pale mode
It's only available in VFR using PAL.
Not helpful at all and why your voice sound like you tired of talking all the time? VFR is not in my Q menu.
Ok if it's not in your q menu you can add it to it by following that video but it does also show you where it is in the main menu. Sorry you didn't find it helpful, that's just how my voice sounds, can't do much about that.