Panasonic G85 Video Review
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2017
- The Panasonic G85 is a great camera. But is it the best choice for shooters looking to buy today? Lets find out! Check out my G85 Guide here: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com/c...
Panasonic G85
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PROS:
Improved low light performance
Improved AF functions and speed when shooting video
Body stabilization/Dual IS 2/E-Stabilization
Great screen and EVF
4K
60fps at 1080p
Improved build quality and I/O layout
CONS:
No headphone jack
AF while improved still has hiccups now and then
Low light while better that previous models still isn't even close to Sony
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Of all the G85 review on RUclips, yours is the best one so far...very clear & straight to the point. Thanks Caleb!
Thanks Sam!
Wait! The heading says G85; but it was really about the Sony A6500. I got the Sony, because he recommended it. I never listen to this guy again.
I can't trust any reviews this guy makes! I bought a G7 and it has yet to smoke all sexy-like for footage! Which one of these function buttons is programmed to the smoke machine???
The G7 doesn't have smoke features. This video is the G85.
DigiGod : Digimon Gamer why some people reply to this cm when they don't get the point?!
It was a joke. Calm down
Maybe you aren't rubbing it hard enough?
Try dousing it with fuel and then light a match,you should see some smoke.
Your videos are fantastic, Caleb. As someone who spends a fair amount of time behind the camera is always trying to improve, your video reviews and videos in general are both high quality and highly informative. My G85 will be delivered this week and I'll definitely be checking out your Video Guide as well. Thanks again for another stellar video.
I just purchased the G85 video guide. I was a little worried at first that I might be wasting my money. I have only just moved across to the G85 and found it quite confusing and then I purchased and downloaded Calebs's Video tutor. I am blown away. This has to be the be the best $20 I ever spent. So well made and so informative. I shall be watching this over and over again. Good stuff Caleb and many thanks. I am now confident I can get the best out of this amazing camera.
I picked up the G85 (A really great kit bundle with lens and extras) for my channel, and so far I am loving it! I purchased it after nearly 4 months of painstakingly working my way through every camera I could get information on, trying to find a camera that could match my criteria. Because this camera will be used for traveling, I found the G85 to match almost perfectly with my needs. I also purchased your master video for the camera and have been working my way through it slowly, trying to memorize the details I will need to get the camera to perform optimally while I travel. Thank you for posting your review of the G85! I feel even more confident with my purchase.
You sound like me when I was looking at buying a camera. I spent almost two months researching every camera within the $1.5k - $2k price range before settling on the G85. My wife thought I had some obsessive compulsive camera research disorder because every time she came into my office I was looking at reviews for yet another camera, after two months she was begging me to just pick one ;)
I completely understand that, Pieter. Every time I have to make a major electronics decision (camera, laptop, even headphones) I do my research extensively because I want to guarantee that I will love my purchase for years to come. And because I know I will love and use it for so long, I can justify getting more expensive choices. ;)
and i thought i was the only one..
You are not alone, my friend. lol
Hi I am new to this but I travel alot i have visited 40 countries and i want to film better video is there a major difference in film quality between PANASONIC LUMIX G85 12-60MM KIT - BLACK
or
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G85KBODY Camera Body, ? which G85 do you have?
Thanks
Easily my favorite channel on RUclips. Thanks for the years of hard work Caleb!
Caleb, I bought your G85 guide to help me UP the production value of my daughter's gymnastics channel. I highly recommend it for anyone new to Panasonic or this camera. It is not overwhelming... so it is easy for beginners to follow but also really in depth for advanced shooters like myself. SLICK!
Thanks for the heads up. I was thinking why would anyone buy the guide but happy to see a review and will be purchasing it myself.
Thanks I was searching for the reviews for the guide. Now I can go ahead and buy it too.
Will mine come with built in smokey effect
He has the special edition which overheats the second it's turned on
Ethan Britt It's not an a6300
Bless your Heart!
Hahaha! Can't believe I missed this comment!
Maybe it's a bit 'o Mary Jane
Caleb - thanks for the review, I ordered my G85 after watching this, and bought your Tutorial Series. Keep up the solid work.
Thanks Danny Ly! Means a lot!
I bought one well over a year ago and still pleased with it. Use it with an Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 7-14 2.8 Pro lens. Results are mind blowing. Bought your G85 course too by the way. Helped me a lot. Thx!
you gotta upload a sample video man so we can see the beauty
Fantastic video mate. Absolutely loving my G85! And bought your guide! Its amazing.
I've been on youtube for hours tonight trying to decide between the a6500 and the G85 until I saw this video lol. I greatly appreciate you providing such valuable content.
Only channel were I can like before watching the video... So good are you!
Aw shucks! You're too kind sir!
DSLR Video Shooter Haha Really not, it was totally worth it. Keep up to good work!
Amen to him.
No problem. You can always dislike afterwards ;)
Perfect vid and the best G85 vid review I've seen. Mine's coming in tomorrow and definitely glad I'm upgrading from the G7. The weather proof and IBS are the biggest features I'm looking forward to.
Thank you! I actually bought it after your review confirmed what a lot of people were saying about the camera. I just bought the guide, too, thanks for that as well! Now let's get back to learning :).
Awesome breakdown of what it has to offer. When I'm finally able to upgrade from my 7D, I think you've sold me on what to get.
Thank you for that great review! Far the best review about the g85 i‘ve seen on RUclips!!! Liked and subscribed your channel 🙏🏽😌
Great review once again! Keep them coming!
My fingers are itching for the GH5 as I already own a GH4 since day one but still waiting for that Sony A7s III
+DSLR Video Shooter It's like this. You, Maarten Heilbron and Ted Forbes are the true masters of "there's a meaningful content in every second of the video" philosophy. Amazing how efficient you guys are and there's a load full of facts, highly relevant data on every possible aspect of the subject you're talking about. As soon as I start thinking "oh, and what about..." you start talking about it. Great job!
I've got both your G7 and G85 guides and I'll purchase everything you release, damn, take my money up front haha....
Great review, my friend. Excellent coverage, and your video and sound quality are on point, well done! I actually picked up the G85 at the beginning of the year, and absolutely LOVE IT!!!
Nice! Such a great little camera.
Saw the vapor on the product shots and thought, "Does Caleb vape?". Then I saw the mod and atomizer on the computer desk. Hope you guys are staying off the stinkies! Love your videos man.
Best G85 review on RUclips. Very well done.
I have been looking for a B cam for my gh5. Thanks for the excellent review my friend!!! You sold me.
You are a god. Seriously such beautiful videos. You're so well spoken and natural. I really appreciate your vids. Thank you. ✌🏻
I've shot with many cameras and by far I love my panasonic GX85. 25 years experience and this one blows me away.
I like that you vary your cameras. there's so many channels I like watching about Making videos on a budget that have basically become 'how to use your sony camera.
I really love this camera and your guide is awesome! 👍👍👍
Cant understand how GH5 users sometimes look down on the G85. They should be proud and supportive on the little brother 😁🙏
We use both! Love both cams, too!
so far im loving this guys review...the smokey effect though...i need that
Just the video I've been waiting for, I'm sold!
Holy shit, you should be extremely proud of this video. It was comprehensive, and you answered every question that a person like me who is torn between the G85 and the G7 could hope to ask. I was particularly concerned about the lack of in body stabilization on the G7, especially since many of the attractive lenses I had been looking at do not provide that feature. Your video was a real eye-opener, and because I'm past my prime and my hand isn't steady, I realize now that the G85 would suit me better. One last thing also from one neck-beard to another, congratulations on the hot wife, beautiful home, etc.
Sir, you have just earned my subscription. Well done on your review.
I was hoping you’d cover the hdmi out. Trying to use a capture card and don’t know which cord to order
one of the best production value and great presentation skills.
Thank you for being genuine with this and pointing out pros and cons. I was set on the GH4, then wanted a G7 ($497 for the camera and 14-42mm lens is a steal), but I think I’m going to try to snag a G85 used.
I subscribed not because I want to know when you upload, but because this video is so good quality that it seems like the only ethical option.
If you do high ISO comparisons, it would be great to have some area with a lot of detail (bank note, feathers, ...) in the shot to see if the camera is just smoothing out the noise. Flat areas of different color can't really lose any detail so it's hard to tell.
Thanks for the video!
Used to run the G6. I remember loving the image and hating the build quality. Good to know the G line got upgraded in that department. I'm definitely a Sony FS100/700 guy now, though.
first time I watch one of your videos...excelent job 😊 you just got another subscriber. Thanks.
Got a sub from me. Excellent info here. Cut, clear, and concise.
Ok. Since Mr Salazar subbed ill sub
Haha Greg! Big fan dude
What a great review man! Was debating on getting this camera or the Sony 6500 for my podcast studio. You definitely just helped me come to a decision.
Caleb, one more great review. Congratulations for your beautiful family. God bless you!
Hey, could anyone elaborate on the additional cropping?
I'm planning to buy this as backup-backup camera, mostly filming on 4K with external monitor... what exact extra crop would that be? what about without monitor?
Great review and test of the low light capabilities..Thank you
Hi, I just started my RUclips channel that revolves around golf. can you recommend what lenses I should buy for the gh5? the gh5 I will use in the Pro Shops, dining areas as well as stuff with my family. 3 lenses i should buy? thanks
Finally we get to see other parts of your house! Haha. Beautiful family! (including the dog!)
Love your videos. Stunning work.
Great review. No waffle and straight to the point. Thanks
Great review, Caleb. I still use the G7 and I kind of miss most of the features. Right now I'm shooting with it in -15 Celsius weather... this is not a weather sealed camera, it may stop working one day.... The G85 seems like a perfect all-arounder, as you said. However, I may start saving money for the GH5.
Amazing b roll dude ;)
I want a camera and i think this is the one
Caleb’s guides are FANTASTIC. Best $20 you’ll ever spend.
Great review, thank you. And great to see your hair back again on your head!
I would like to add that unlike the G7 the G85 will hook up to an external monitor while recording. You are welcome :)
I got this camera on Monday and I was surprised with the 4k and 1080p recording capability. At the time I purchased this the price was a bit expensive but I think it's the best camera for under 1000 dollars. After doing some testing I figured the best focus setting for me was face tracking (not the one point) The 49 point I alright for focusing on a general area and is kinda fast but not as fast as the face tracking. I did some tests focusing on random objects with face tracking and the focus sensitivity at +2 and its focuses in under 2 seconds every time. All in all, I'm pretty impressed with this and since it has 4k and CineLikeD it's kinda future proof.
I have been waiting for this review haha. To see if I made the right choice with my G85. I will probably buy your guide for video. I have zero idea on the settings to use for it lol.
Thoughts between lumix g85 vs Leica D109? I’m trying to decide between these too, I’m pulled to the Leica for colors, but lumix cause I heard it’s pretty similar to Leica, thoughts anyone?
Thanks for the review! Looking at buying one if these! I subbed!
I love my G85 now that the fixed the 5 axis IBIS. Awesome "little engine that could."
Great review. And I agree with Caleb. I got this camera and you cannot go wrong with it, if you decide to buy it.
Great Review! I’m thinking about purchasing this camera for vlogs & short films.
Hi Caleb, what camera did you shoot the portion of this video on with the black background? And was lens? It's looks great.
is there an overheating issue with thios camera? theres smoke everywhere at 50sec onwards.
I live in Europe but can still not find any good reason to go with PAL before NTSC. If you so desperately need 25 fps, why not just edit it in post? Are there other differences than framerate?
This is the video I have been waiting for! Been tossing up between getting a 2nd hand G7 or sucking it up and getting one of these. I think i'll just pay the extra and i'll be happier with it as a result. Cheers.
Great review, Caleb. I hope to make my reviews feel as natural as yours. Keep up the good work. G85 seems pretty great.
Thanks Zackary!
Caleb, thank you so much for this review. Your videos have inspired me to take the dive into videography and you've pretty much just sold me on the G85.
One thing you haven't mentioned though is the recording bit rate. At 60fps, doesn't it record at 24mbps? vs the GH4s 100mbps? Is that not a concern? I was worried that would impact the quality for professional use.
What about using an additional Monitor? Does this Model support the live feed? The G7 unfortunately does not.....
Great review! I´ve made a video testing the weatherproofness of this camera, and I've got say that its really impressing!
I shoot w/ the canon m5 as my main camera on my channel. I'm planning on picking up the GH5 when it comes out. Love both. This is a good review!
Clear and concise. I think i'm going to go for this!
Good review. Don't know much about mirrorless camera aside from the GH4. Been using DSLR's for a long time.
I didn't know there was another option for 4k capable camera that's cheaper than the GH line. Cool stuff mate.
Love the dog on the sofa.
Looks awesome - picked up a G7 not long ago and couldn't be happier, but been looking at gimbals to smooth out some shots, looks like the IS in this is a good halfway house. Might pick one up later in the year then use the G7 as a b-cam.
I'm currently using an OMD EM5 for photography, and looking to move to a camera for 50/50 photos and video. I loved the OMD EM1 mkII when I tried it, but my frustrating with the Em5 and the Em1mkii are almost exclusively the low light constraints and how fast things get noisy. Any recommendations? Maybe the a6500 with some prime FE lenses, and then a full frame when I can afford it? How much real world shooting difference is there from a micro four thirds to an ASP-C or Full frame? Im struggling to find a clear answer to that. Thanks for the detailed and thoughtful videos!
I recorded 4k on the G85 two days ago and it cut it into 5 minute pieces. Is there a setting I am missing?
7:22 the G85 is applying a heavier noise reduction algorithm. In that sense its better to do all noise reduction in post. Making the GH4 a better image in low light in that sense.
I'm a G7 user and noise performance isn't nearly as good.
Is there anything in particular you're doing with picture profiles or other settings?
Just shot over an hour with my G85. I was told that it makes one big file, not like the gh4 that splits them into 4gb files. But on mine it splits them in 30min. video clips. Is this normal?
Great review! Thank you for it! I am trying to decide between g85 and gh4. Why should I go for the gh4? What will I get more on the gh4 except a few features? Will it give me better picture quality...?
Also does the g85 have cinestyl-d and v-log profiles?
Hi, I have a very specific concern. I am planning for a language instructional video. Suppose I do the shoot in 1080 60 fps, and there is a need to crop and magnify/enlarge a part of the picture (example the mouth area). Would the lower bitrate on the G85 be of much concern?
I've been testing the G85 at my local camera store recently. I noticed I wasn't able to assign Audio Gain (Volume) to one of the hard function buttons.
Do you know if we are able to do this?
Also is there a way to make the focus box disappear?
Very good Video. Really like the effects!!
Thanks for the review ! was quite informative !
Loving the G85 guide. Thanks for putting that together! I have a question about follow focus for G85: Have you found a truly good follow focus system for the G85? The focus ring on the kit lens (12-60mm) doesn’t really have a hard stop on focus. You can just keep spinning it round and round. The 25mm 1.7 does the same thing. Any suggestions on follow focus for these lenses or this camera?
Hi Caleb - Your G7 guide helped me a lot and I'm hoping you can address a question about getting a second camera (actually a new primary camera) to go along with my G7. (I need something that records for longer than 30 minutes so another G7 isn't an option.)
I can get a GH4 for about the same price as a G85. For the GH4, The mic jack is a great feature. For the G85, I don't care much about IS but reviews indicate the auto focus and image quality might be a little better than the GH4. I'll use this camera for video and for stills.
Which would you get - G85 or GH4?
Bought this last night, upgrading from a t3i! Leaving Canon since Lumix actually caters to videographers at these price points. Almost picked up an 80D, but the quality is too soft for me compared to these Lumix cameras I see with a kit lens too!
Im leaving Canon too
whats the deference between g80 and the g85 are there is a big deference or what ?
Hi Caleb, great review again. I wanted to ask you: Do you know if the GH5 has E-stabilization and if it can be used with the Dual i.s.? i hate Premiere's warp stabilizer but the footage of the G85 with E-stabilization looked natural, not streched weirdly like it happens with Premiere. As for the G-85, it seems excelent for a B-cam for video.
Ok, I see you allready explained this later on in your video! Thanx for the great info!
Can I shoot 24 and 25fps
regarding the IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode. I'm all new to this, can you take photos and have them automatically go straight to your laptop via WiFi?
I'm curious about the storage abilities of a standard SD card to go in this. How many minutes of 4K/1080p footage would i get on a 64gb SD Card.
Question, Can the G85 record externally with a monitor? If so what monitor would you recommend?
Great review....VERY HELPFUL!
Is the autofocus really bad? i need a camera for taking interiors moving shots with gimbal. Should i get this or sony a6300
Just copped a GH5.. Will this G85 guide be pretty similar? Or should I cop the GH4 guide instead?
hi do you know which other DSLRs don't cut the length of footage you can film?
Nice video; very informative.
Caleb, I remember in one of your videos you showed where the menu settings are to change the ISO that will enable all the incremental ISO numbers in between the 200, 400, 800, etc. Can you tell me where in the menu that can be activated?
Can you use an external monitor via HDMI with this camera? You can't with the G7, the previous generation. With the G7, if you connect an external monitor via HDMI, like say, a Liliput 7", you get a mirror image of what you have on your flip-our screen, but the moment you start recording the image on the external monitor disappears an you get a message saying "now recording video" (duh, Panasonic). Do you get an image while recording with this camera?
I'm looking to record longer footage, closer to 60-100 minutes. Will the battery die before then / is there a way to charge the camera while it's recording?
Cute family!!! :) Thank you for all your content... Red gels and smoke on the G85? You are spoiling us :)