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I've had GH6 for a couple of months. It will be a great tool for years to come. Computational photography kit will make it old school in a few years, but if you can't tell a story with this camera, you need to learn about storytelling. You do a great job. Thanks
Still love my GH5! Made the jump to full frame but will forever love the GH5. I was listening to Panasonic person and he has all the GH's and said, Wait For GH7. Maybe I might consider that. Good Luck!
One of the very best camera tutorials on RUclips. Re: GH6, I wish the battery life was not so lacking. I cannot get through even to intermission filming a concert, and if there is no intermission, it is really a problem. I have bought 2 external batteries and dummy battery, and have yet to fin the right combo for the GH6 to work properly. Anyway, your are a superb communicator.
Thanks for the kind words. You can USB-C power this camera if that helps when out in the field. I found the recording time is decent at 4k 25p but probably not quite as good as the GH5II.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy this is what I've done, when not around a wall outlet I'll attach a powerbank to the camera. This gives me a good amount of filming time.
Fantastic video for getting acclimated to the camera. Muscle memory is a big help in this industry and switching from the BMPCC 4k to the GH6 was a very big change. Great vid.
Excellent tutorial! Thanks. I work daily with the GH4 since 2014 and with the GH5 since 2017. Yesterday I bought the GH6 taking advantage of a great deal at a nearby electronics store and the Panasonic Cashback. I will probably sell the dear GH4 and GH5 and buy the GH5ii to use as a second camera, alongside the GH6. I've been working as a professional photographer and videographer since 1996 and I really can't understand the countless Reviews criticizing the MFT system. Having worked with practically every possible format, I really consider MFT to be my favorite format. I work in MF, old school, and mostly use Voigtlander Nokton lenses, which allow me to control focus and aperture easily. However, testing the AF system, and now with the added area limiter for AF, it sounded pretty good! I'm still learning some new features from the GH6. As negative points, the GH6 short battery life draws attention and the DR Boost only starts at ISO 800 (forcing the use of ND filters also when not disseres) and limits the use of other Frame Rates for slow motion.
Great video. Really easy and enjoyable. Thanks so much. I recently got this camera and this video is helpful and really nice to watch. When shooting in FLAT how much would you just the levels afterwards. Sorry if this is a silly question. This is my first deviation from a more auto setting on previous Panasonic.
The good thing about using Flat is you can adjust it however you like. If you want to let the camera get you a great result without a lot of work, Natural is also great. Flat allow you to adjust the shadows, highlights, contrast, and saturation a lot more. I am going to do a video about how I grade footage, it'll be a lot easier to explain than on a reply :)
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks. I think I jumped the gun in shooting with flat mode or I had focus issues. I've tried so many shots but can't seem to get it crisp. I look forward to your next video on it. 👍🏻
Truly a monster camera for natural history video shooting...you'd need to go $4000+ for better. Slow motion and built-in telextender modes are great. I never need AF in video (my main need) and it does more than good enough for my photo work. Been a GH shooter since GH2. I've used Sony recent cams and they are great, too.
Hello Geeky, thank you for sharing your very interesting video. Unfortunately my english is not good and I'd like to ask 2 questions please: 1) I have the GH6. I make 4K videos with V-Log. My lens is Leica 12-60mm. I sometimes need to use AF all the time and I don't have the time to enter the Menu and choose the right icon in the AF Mode panel every time. I shoot everything but especially the people who are working in front of me. What do you think is the icon with which I can do everything in AF? 2) How can I configure the Speed and Sensitivity? I thought Speed +3 and Sensitivity -3. THANK YOU.
Hi. I feel more prepared to buy the GH6 after watching this video .Great video! Do you know if and by how much the extra 5MPs on the GH6, compared to my G9, will reduce noise at higher ISO photography?
How can I avoid the GH6 splitting my concert files when I need one long continuous clip? I did a test with my 3 GH6's and using a CF card, it ran for 2 hours without splitting. The other two camera I used only SD cards for the test, and both files were slip into several equal smaller clips. Do you know anything about this? I am filming a concert on Saturday. Thank for all the suggestions.
The plot thickens...Today I did a another test in 4K and in 1080p. Shooting in 4K...it will run long. Shooting 1080p...it is segmenting. Extremely curious.
Thank you! Great video. Any idea how to put this camera into photo mode, and manual so you can control aperture, shutter and iso independently? I am in M, and it's stuck in auto. My GH5 doesn't do this. Pulling hair out!! Thanks for any advice.
I want to teach videography and use a good camera... The question is: 1.- Buying a GX85 very compact camera in a low price and record quality video with: "Atomos Ninja V" or: 2 .- Forget about the compactness of the Gx85 and go for a more expensive and newer camera like the GH6 camera and not use the "Atomos Ninja V". it is an easy or difficult choice, for a person as experienced as you?
I dont think there is any camera in this price range that has better iq in video than gh6. S5 is a very good camera tough. I will upgrade my gh5 to gh6 and i also want s5 as it is a better photo camera
The GH6 has a really great look to it but the S5 image quality is premium as well. The biggest difference will between the lenses you shoot with. F1.8 on the S5 will look amazing compared with F1.7 on MFT but the GH6 has the best out of camera look I've seen from MFT. It is an upgrade over the GH5, and GH5II.
It gives you a more traditional cinematic aspect ratio and look, but it’s not really required unless you want that look specifically. Give it a shot and see how you go 😊
Hi Shane, you helped me buy the GH6. My 6 has the original firmware (1.0) Can I skip any of the updates? The Panasonic site does not even show the first (1.2) update, maybe I can go directly to 2.0? Any idea? Thanks!
Updates 1.2, 2.0 were not there. The site seemed to suggest that if cam was BEFORE 2.0, then go to an update called 2.1/2.2 combined update. EXTREMELY unclear, anyway I took the risk and went from 1.0 to the 2.1/2.2 It went through all the motions and now the firmware shows current version 2.2 Are you saying that if it went this far, it worked? If sequence was incorrect, it would give error message?? Thanks for taking this time Shane!
@@MichaelBrazdaFilms Usually if you can't install a firmware, the camera won't proceed from the first screen - it will say "Install this or that firmware first".
Got a question for you. How do you set up the GH6 so it will trigger the Atomos Ninja 5 when you hit the record button on the camera? I know it has something do with the timecode on the camera, but I have not been able to figure it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
There’s a setting in the HDMI output options I’m pretty sure. I don’t have a ninja but I’m almost certain I’ve seen that option from the HDMI output options.
great video, a question about audio, does GH6 record only audio in modo mode? I need stereo mode with two channels but output videos are only in mono (using internal o external mic).
I use the Jupio PowerVault III Wireless PD successfully even though it doesn’t charge while recording. I put the battery into a small bag and use the sort usb c cable that’s included. Battery pack is great for iPhone too as it has USB-C, USB-A, USB micro and even Thunderbolt. Shows voltage and percentage on display 👍🏻.
Hi! I make broadcast and webinar - interview style. At last time I think my zv e10 is very poor image vs gh5 2/gh6 Still I go to Sony 7iv or go to LUMIX system? I really like image quality of them
The ZVE10 is a good little camrea but it's handicaped in so many ways compared with the GH5M2 or GH6. That said, it comes down to the best lens you can afford for any system to make the most out of it. The user-experience with Panasonic is the best and I own some high end Sony cameras as well.
I bought a gh6 and I have a strange problem. Well, the recording on the card starts 2 seconds after pressing the shutter. Is it normal? My card is ANGELBIRD AV PRO CFexpress SE 512GB
Hi!! How to get to change the autofocus modes with the top button of the wheel/menu? In your 12:20 frame, there is also no option for "AF Detection ON/OFF" nor "AF Aera", and if I want to change the options as quickly as you do, it is not possible in my GH6. Many thanks in advanced!
Literally all of these settings can't be changed in my current record mode and I have no idea what that means. Would have been lovely to get the pre-pre amble for the noobs.
Thanks first of all for sharing your insights. I must say however that without constantly pausing the video it's nearly impossible to follow. Your delivery parallels the style of Gerald Undone. Neither one of you gives your viewers any chance at all to comprehend what it is you have said before you move on. The best way to follow both of you is to fully understand what it is you are saying before you say it which obliterates the need to watch except for a quick review. Please consider turning off rapid fire. In the meantime I recommend watching your presentations at 75% of normal speed, although what is really needed is a presentation tailored for viewer comprehension. Rapid fire notwithstanding, please accept my sincere thanks for your effort to inform.
Thanks for the feedback. When there's so much to cover I don't want the video to go for an hour so it's feature and settings over pace. :) I have anther much more slower paced tutorial for the S5II coming up this week.
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Just got my GH 6.. I'm glad you're helping me.. Greetings from Colorado USA.. 😁😎🇺🇸
I’ve done more with my GH6 since watching this video than the last month I’ve owned it! Thank you so much for this awesome video!
I just bought the GH6, so thank you, thank you, thank you for getting me up and running. You're an amazing teacher!
Thank you! i just purchased this beast as my first camera!
This was amazingly helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this great walkthrough. I just got a GH6 and this is exactly what I was looking for.
Great vid tx.
I've had GH6 for a couple of months. It will be a great tool for years to come. Computational photography kit will make it old school in a few years, but if you can't tell a story with this camera, you need to learn about storytelling. You do a great job. Thanks
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Thanks for the settings. I need this camera. And the S5 and all the cameras in the world
Still love my GH5! Made the jump to full frame but will forever love the GH5. I was listening to Panasonic person and he has all the GH's and said, Wait For GH7. Maybe I might consider that. Good Luck!
Thanks for putting your time into making a very informative video
Appreciate you taking the time to do this.
Informative and straight to the point. Thanks 👏🏻
One of the very best camera tutorials on RUclips. Re: GH6, I wish the battery life was not so lacking. I cannot get through even to intermission filming a concert, and if there is no intermission, it is really a problem. I have bought 2 external batteries and dummy battery, and have yet to fin the right combo for the GH6 to work properly. Anyway, your are a superb communicator.
Thanks for the kind words. You can USB-C power this camera if that helps when out in the field. I found the recording time is decent at 4k 25p but probably not quite as good as the GH5II.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy this is what I've done, when not around a wall outlet I'll attach a powerbank to the camera. This gives me a good amount of filming time.
Great tips! Thank You
I've just got the GH6. So, this was really helpful!
Thanks mate. Glad it was helpful!
Thanx Shane :) that's the best GH6 tutorial I've seen. Keep up the awesome content bro!!
Thanks!
One of the best gh6 videos, thank you 👍
Just got a gh6 so this video is very helpful for me
Glad it helped! Enjoy the camera, it's a monster! :)
@@GeekyNerdyTechy i love it
Hey man, thanks for this !
This is very helpful 👍🏻
Gh6 mı ayarlamak için bu videonuzdan faydalandım. Teşekkür ederim
Fantastic video for getting acclimated to the camera. Muscle memory is a big help in this industry and switching from the BMPCC 4k to the GH6 was a very big change. Great vid.
Learned a lot watching this, thanks!
Thank you Shane. Great help.
Excellent tutorial! Thanks. I work daily with the GH4 since 2014 and with the GH5 since 2017. Yesterday I bought the GH6 taking advantage of a great deal at a nearby electronics store and the Panasonic Cashback. I will probably sell the dear GH4 and GH5 and buy the GH5ii to use as a second camera, alongside the GH6. I've been working as a professional photographer and videographer since 1996 and I really can't understand the countless Reviews criticizing the MFT system. Having worked with practically every possible format, I really consider MFT to be my favorite format. I work in MF, old school, and mostly use Voigtlander Nokton lenses, which allow me to control focus and aperture easily. However, testing the AF system, and now with the added area limiter for AF, it sounded pretty good! I'm still learning some new features from the GH6. As negative points, the GH6 short battery life draws attention and the DR Boost only starts at ISO 800 (forcing the use of ND filters also when not disseres) and limits the use of other Frame Rates for slow motion.
what a review!!! thanks
Great video. Really easy and enjoyable. Thanks so much. I recently got this camera and this video is helpful and really nice to watch. When shooting in FLAT how much would you just the levels afterwards. Sorry if this is a silly question. This is my first deviation from a more auto setting on previous Panasonic.
The good thing about using Flat is you can adjust it however you like. If you want to let the camera get you a great result without a lot of work, Natural is also great. Flat allow you to adjust the shadows, highlights, contrast, and saturation a lot more. I am going to do a video about how I grade footage, it'll be a lot easier to explain than on a reply :)
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks. I think I jumped the gun in shooting with flat mode or I had focus issues. I've tried so many shots but can't seem to get it crisp. I look forward to your next video on it. 👍🏻
It must be the focus flat mode is just another picture profile. 😊
great job and I subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for the sub!
So kind of you! Many thanks
Truly a monster camera for natural history video shooting...you'd need to go $4000+ for better. Slow motion and built-in telextender modes are great. I never need AF in video (my main need) and it does more than good enough for my photo work. Been a GH shooter since GH2. I've used Sony recent cams and they are great, too.
Proud GH6 owner.
Thank you.
Great video cheers!!!
great overview
Thanks, Bob! :)
love it , very good tutorial :)
Thank you! 😊
Hello Geeky, thank you for sharing your very interesting video. Unfortunately my english is not good and I'd like to ask 2 questions please:
1) I have the GH6. I make 4K videos with V-Log. My lens is Leica 12-60mm. I sometimes need to use AF all the time and I don't have the time to enter the Menu and choose the right icon in the AF Mode panel every time. I shoot everything but especially the people who are working in front of me. What do you think is the icon with which I can do everything in AF?
2) How can I configure the Speed and Sensitivity? I thought Speed +3 and Sensitivity -3.
THANK YOU.
Thanks!
Thanks so much mate!
Hi. I feel more prepared to buy the GH6 after watching this video .Great video! Do you know if and by how much the extra 5MPs on the GH6, compared to my G9, will reduce noise at higher ISO photography?
It probably won't look that different. The biggest difference is the size of the photo, you get a tad more room to crop in.
Brilliant
Are you going to end up keeping this camera after all… the GH5m2 is a great value. Might get one in the future.
The GH5M2 is pretty great. I have a comparison with the GH6 on the way as well so it won't be too far away.
How can I avoid the GH6 splitting my concert files when I need one long continuous clip? I did a test with my 3 GH6's and using a CF card, it ran for 2 hours without splitting. The other two camera I used only SD cards for the test, and both files were slip into several equal smaller clips. Do you know anything about this? I am filming a concert on Saturday. Thank for all the suggestions.
You need to use SDXC cards and not SDHC it’s most likely the file formatting on the HC cards splitting it every 4.2 GB
Thank you for this knowledge. The cards are SDXC. But still good to know. @@GeekyNerdyTechy
It's also not the segmenting function, because those were greyed out and off. @@GeekyNerdyTechy
The plot thickens...Today I did a another test in 4K and in 1080p. Shooting in 4K...it will run long. Shooting 1080p...it is segmenting. Extremely curious.
On the GH6 how do I use V-Log view assist? Can I use a REC709 lut and where do I get this from?
Thank you! Great video. Any idea how to put this camera into photo mode, and manual so you can control aperture, shutter and iso independently? I am in M, and it's stuck in auto. My GH5 doesn't do this. Pulling hair out!! Thanks for any advice.
CONSTANT PREVIEW has to be on!!! Figured it out!! 😂
I want to teach videography and use a good camera... The question is: 1.- Buying a GX85 very compact camera in a low price and record quality video with: "Atomos Ninja V" or: 2 .- Forget about the compactness of the Gx85 and go for a more expensive and newer camera like the GH6 camera and not use the "Atomos Ninja V". it is an easy or difficult choice, for a person as experienced as you?
Thanks for this!
I really want the GH6 but owning the GH5 and the S5 I'm a hesitant about it.
Do you think it holds up IQ-wise to the S5?
I dont think there is any camera in this price range that has better iq in video than gh6. S5 is a very good camera tough. I will upgrade my gh5 to gh6 and i also want s5 as it is a better photo camera
The GH6 has a really great look to it but the S5 image quality is premium as well. The biggest difference will between the lenses you shoot with. F1.8 on the S5 will look amazing compared with F1.7 on MFT but the GH6 has the best out of camera look I've seen from MFT. It is an upgrade over the GH5, and GH5II.
What's your opinion of Cinema 4K for shooting narrative?
It gives you a more traditional cinematic aspect ratio and look, but it’s not really required unless you want that look specifically. Give it a shot and see how you go 😊
i have been following your instructions on best video features. On the IN OUT page my telly lamps feature is greyed out, can you advise why ?
Are you in photo mode by any chance?
Hi Shane, you helped me buy the GH6. My 6 has the original firmware (1.0) Can I skip any of the updates? The Panasonic site does not even show the first (1.2) update, maybe I can go directly to 2.0? Any idea? Thanks!
Thanks, Michael. Usually the updates say if the prior one is required. If you try it will either work, or it won't let you upgrade.
Updates 1.2, 2.0 were not there. The site seemed to suggest that if cam was BEFORE 2.0, then go to an update called 2.1/2.2 combined update. EXTREMELY unclear, anyway I took the risk and went from 1.0 to the 2.1/2.2 It went through all the motions and now the firmware shows current version 2.2 Are you saying that if it went this far, it worked? If sequence was incorrect, it would give error message?? Thanks for taking this time Shane!
@@MichaelBrazdaFilms Usually if you can't install a firmware, the camera won't proceed from the first screen - it will say "Install this or that firmware first".
@@GeekyNerdyTechy then it worked thanks!
Is autofocus best for video shooting in gh6
Got a question for you. How do you set up the GH6 so it will trigger the Atomos Ninja 5 when you hit the record button on the camera? I know it has something do with the timecode on the camera, but I have not been able to figure it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
There’s a setting in the HDMI output options I’m pretty sure. I don’t have a ninja but I’m almost certain I’ve seen that option from the HDMI output options.
Is the Sony A7rv better than gh6 for video ?
great video, a question about audio, does GH6 record only audio in modo mode? I need stereo mode with two channels but output videos are only in mono (using internal o external mic).
It records in stereo. It has two channels of audio either via the 3.5mm input or the XLR (where you can actually use up to 4)
@@GeekyNerdyTechy thanks, but when I select the file and I view the properties it says audio mono
Do you have a suggestion for an external Battery pack for the GH-6 ?
I use the GH5 Dummy battery when I need AC power. I don't really use external battery packs with this. I just bring additional batteries. Sorry. :)
I use the Jupio PowerVault III Wireless PD successfully even though it doesn’t charge while recording. I put the battery into a small bag and use the sort usb c cable that’s included. Battery pack is great for iPhone too as it has USB-C, USB-A, USB micro and even Thunderbolt. Shows voltage and percentage on display 👍🏻.
Hi! I make broadcast and webinar - interview style. At last time I think my zv e10 is very poor image vs gh5 2/gh6
Still I go to Sony 7iv or go to LUMIX system? I really like image quality of them
The ZVE10 is a good little camrea but it's handicaped in so many ways compared with the GH5M2 or GH6. That said, it comes down to the best lens you can afford for any system to make the most out of it. The user-experience with Panasonic is the best and I own some high end Sony cameras as well.
I bought a gh6 and I have a strange problem. Well, the recording on the card starts 2 seconds after pressing the shutter. Is it normal? My card is ANGELBIRD AV PRO CFexpress SE 512GB
I want to buy it can i do so
👌🙏
Hi!!
How to get to change the autofocus modes with the top button of the wheel/menu?
In your 12:20 frame, there is also no option for "AF Detection ON/OFF" nor "AF Aera", and if I want to change the options as quickly as you do, it is not possible in my GH6.
Many thanks in advanced!
Press up on the wheel when you’re in the AF modes.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks!!!
I'm wondering if lowering the sensitivity of the AF will help when using the focus limiter?
It should do. Once that mode is locked on it looks for AF within the area you select so it should help.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy do you think it looks better in 5.7k 50 or 60o than r5c in 4k 60 or 50, with hghest quality codex oversampled from 8k?
How does the Panasonic gh6 behave in the rain, is it waterproof? Is it possible to shoot in the rain, under the jets of a fountain, in sea waves?
It's weather sealed, not water proof. It will be okay in light rain.
Literally all of these settings can't be changed in my current record mode and I have no idea what that means. Would have been lovely to get the pre-pre amble for the noobs.
I think you're shooting in MP4. If you go to the recording format, change it to MOV and you're good to go. :)
nativ iso?
👍🏾🙏🏾
I should sale my bmpcc 6k for the gh6
If you need a great handheld camera the GH6 is fantastic
@@GeekyNerdyTechyost of the camera in dollars
Why are video have a yellow streak?
What videos?
Menu system is very old tech. They need to upgrade ! Menu diving camera's don't sell ! Make selections and see through the lens changes real time !
Gh6 has no tap to focus in manual mode anymore?🙄
They removed that feature when the S5 came out.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy oh no i use it all the time with my gh5
@@GeekyNerdyTechy i hope future firmware updates will fix this mistake. It seems like they removed a few things that make panasonic cameras special.
Somebody send Panasonic an A7siii so they can take it apart and learn how to make a real autofocus system already!
Thanks first of all for sharing your insights. I must say however that without constantly pausing the video it's nearly impossible to follow. Your delivery parallels the style of Gerald Undone. Neither one of you gives your viewers any chance at all to comprehend what it is you have said before you move on. The best way to follow both of you is to fully understand what it is you are saying before you say it which obliterates the need to watch except for a quick review. Please consider turning off rapid fire. In the meantime I recommend watching your presentations at 75% of normal speed, although what is really needed is a presentation tailored for viewer comprehension. Rapid fire notwithstanding, please accept my sincere thanks for your effort to inform.
Thanks for the feedback. When there's so much to cover I don't want the video to go for an hour so it's feature and settings over pace. :) I have anther much more slower paced tutorial for the S5II coming up this week.