The Panasonic GH7 Has ALMOST No Compromises!
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- The Panasonic GH series has always been some of the best hybrid cameras ever made, and the new Lumix GH7 brings the best features of the GH6 and last year's G9 II together in a single body with new features like internal raw video and 32-bit float audio. Will this become Jordan’s camera of choice for shooting PetaPixel’s RUclips show? Better watch and find out.
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0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Photography
1:20 - Body and handling
2:59 - History of recent GH Cameras
4:20 - ProRes Raw
5:04 - 1080/240P
6:17 - Audio
7:29 - Real-Time LUT
8:31 - Shooting Experience
10:07 - Why Micro 4/3? 
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Surprise! Panasonic revealed, last minute, that it will offer a license for ARRI LogC3, enabling the GH7 to color-match with ARRI cameras. This upgrade, while not beneficial for all GH7 users, will make the GH7 exceptionally useful on high-end productions. Read more here: petapixel.com/2024/06/05/the-lumix-gh7-puts-all-of-panasonics-best-video-features-into-one-camera/
Expect to hear Jordan talk about this more in the future.
i am looking forward to jordan nerding out about this
Yay, I was so happy when I opened RUclips on my tv today :)
Have they said anything about offering this for their S5II line?
ARRI LogC3 Recording by DMW-SFU3A Software Upgrade Key for $200 also for GH6! - WOW :)))
@@yawningmarmot ..unfortunately for S5II/X will not be with probability of almost certainty for more reasons...
Shout out to all my homies still rocking a hacked GH2.
Still use mine, 150Mbps+ 1080p lol. Might have to upgrade to this gh7 though.
Literally shot 3 music videos with hacked Gh2… amazing camera! ruclips.net/video/7y0lSeRjGtA/видео.htmlsi=kBebyUTzRYSzD3li
@@ledheavy26🎉
Gang 😂🙌🏼
Yo yo!
That slow motion twirling sequence was magical.
But I expected audio.
That moment earned my like 👍
the guy in the back at 2:02 definitely knew you guys
good catch! completely missed him when i watched
Yeah Why are you ignoring our boy?
AHAHA nice find
Lmao
Who is he?
Going to use that clip of Jordon spinning in slow motion as my reaction whenever a new camera comes out 😁
I broke into tears after Jordans spin. beautfiul
Such majesty!!!
Jordan’s breakdowns are absolutely insane and efficient - he’s so good at this
Something magical did indeed happen. I magically gained even more respect for Jordan.
G9 II for me, but I’m glad this is there for those who want it.
Also, I’m thrilled that M4/3 is not dead.
But Oly is... 😢
@@Narmi804 Reincarnated
It's dead to me until they come out with good small cameras again.
Super pleased. Go Lumix Go!
I am a Sony pony but I absolutely want as many options as I can for my MFT homies.
Cheers from an MFT homie. Although it's not as peaceful in here either, as an OM fanboy this Lumix grinds my gears :D
That slow-mo makes this the best video this team has ever made. EVER.
Always a good time. I’m glad I pulled it off without screwing up.
Micro Four Thirds is not dead 💯❤️😎
Oh, it's dead, at least as a professional camera. Virtually no one uses m4/3 for any professional work any more. Haven't for years.
@@Borodin410 I have been using it for many years for Editorial Portraits and concerts but I am a nobody so my opinion does not matter 😓. However, I wonder what format Gavin Hoey uses for all those awesome portraits he creates 🤔. Wait a minute ... Chris Niccolls uses an OM System camera for his work outside of Petapixel. Thats Pro work right?
Oh wait the millions of videos and movies shot on Panasonic GH cameras! Thats most def Pro work! M 4/3 LIVES! 😃
If you say so... Wow 😱 But even if it is so....
I don't give a flying Fart 💩
MFT is still not Dead and a second new camera came within a year...
Cough Canon Cough😜
@@Borodin410only if you’re using instagram as a source of your data
@@Borodin410 how can you not use it to professional sport photography? sure you can LOL
Thanks, Panasonic, for keeping MFT alive in 2024!
Nice, now the GX10 Panasonic
Good luck, the fact they opted to go with a full frame sensor package for the S9 instead of just making a GX10 or G100.ii/G110 or whatever with a MFT package for an entry level/"influencer" focused camera shows that they've probably called it quits on anything under pro-level bodies for MFT. The G9.ii was a market test to see if hardware they're already R&D'ing for the GH7 would still sell as a photography focused camera in a market where every camera maker is pushing the line of "full frame or go home" or something similar and most "influencers" blindly say full frame or your images are trash. The G9.ii didn't exactly make a massive splash for photography, so it may very well be the last photography focused MFT camera (OM-Sushi is just bleeding the remains of Olympus for whatever money they can get, there's little to no investing in actual R&D/future technology that isn't minor modifications to update hardware like the OM-1.ii was).
Please Panasonic!!!
@@ClearComplexity
The G100 ii is to be released in a couple of months so you're wrong.
Or the GX-X? Lol
There's no way Panasonic would spend all that time and M O N E Y on a new sensor for just two new bodies. Im expecting the whole line up to be refreshed
FINALLY, they did what we all wanted. No, Jordan, you're not crazy for recommending m43 and the GH7. There are very compelling reasons to buy each format, depending upon what you photograph most often. The GH7 is simply a pinnacle for Lumix right now. Inevitably, that will change and a new L-Mount body will add something new to the mix. But both formats are valid. If I were working commercially, I could see needs for both m43 and FF. I will now decide whether I need high end video features and go with the GH7, or "reasonable" video features and get the G9 Mark II, as my son did. A lot will depend on when it is released.
This is so awesome to see Panasonic pushing and innovating!
thank you very much, Chris and Jordan, for sharing this video! Finally, the micro four thirds videocentric, hybrid camera i've been waiting for ...! Thank you very much, Panasonic, for finally releasing the GH7 with proper phase-detect autofocus!
I enjoyed Jordan's 'Gone With The Wind' moment and half-expected him to turn into Scarlet O'Hara as he twirled. What allowed me to enjoy the moment was the very nice image produced by the camera. The Panasonic GH7 seems to be a very capable camera and I really liked the app with LUTs and most importantly, LUT sharing capabilities. This will be an easy way to quickly find LUTs and I applaud Panasonic's creation of a central location for this. Other manufacturers should take note. This is an excellent use of an app in my opinion.
Please can we get Jordan to do a video about the benefits of each format for video for the lower end of usage please. I feel like many people do video who aren't needing the highest end features but still want good quality video who need to know if there are benefits of FF vs. APSC vs. M43 for run and gun type of usage.
I don't do much grading for my work for my newspaper (full time photo and video for news) and for my YT channel (direct to camera-product showcase videos). So my need to do high end grading isn't there but if there's a significant benefit to something beyond what I'm currently doing I'd like to know.
Panasonic is stepping up the game and I am happy for every GH user! I myself, have switched from GH5 at some point to X-T4 and I don't want to come back anymore. Enjoy your new camera GH peeps!
The sensor size enables the lens range to be so compact. It's an enabler, not a limitation.
Lol... And then you try to shoot in low light 😎
@@LakeHowellDigitalVideo lol, have you not heard about AI? My smartphone let's me shoot video in low light, and that's a teeny tiny sensor.
No it doesn't. It's basic physics. The standard range equivalent lenses are roughly the same size whether it's m43 or FF. Smaller sensor reduces the size of extreme telephoto lenses, but you're sacrificing the resolution, and also complexity and price. Larger sensor is always better for wide angle, because it doesn't require retrofocal design. And of course, it's physically impossible to make lenses faster than f/0.7, which is equivalent to just f/1.4 on FF. So you are doomed in low light with a small sensor.
@@alertbri your smart phone looks like cr@p on a large screen. You are not buying a large camera for pictures/videos watched on a tiny cell phone screen.
@@USGrant21st fine, enjoy your FF camera and FF lenses. I'm delighted that we have choices that work for each of us.
Panasonic and Sigma really knocking it out of the park over and over and over again the last 2 years... the S2, S1ii or whatever it will be called will need to have some crazy new stuff
I doubt we’re getting an S2, i suspect the S5ii has taken the place of that camera. Which is a shame as the S1 is a great body.
I think the next 2 cameras to come from lumix will be the S1Rii and S1Hii, likely the S1Rii based off the sensor made for the Leica SL3 but no basic S2 body
@@jockturner1547 The S5ii while capable for professional applications is priced and for the most part specced for Enthusiast application, there will definitely be a S1ii or S2, Panasonic needs a fast S camera for video and sports/wildlife and a high resolution body and not having a base version would just bei weird... doesn't really cost anything you just slap the S5ii (or a higher res) sensor in a slightly bigger body and call it a day
I have been reading previous comments about your slow-mo shot. I had to watch it several times. Laughing out of control each time and yet shedding a tear for each slow-mo moment. It was magical. Sniff...
Awesome camera! I am glad to see Panasonic make a slam dunk with the GH7. God willing all other camera makers could match similar specs and features on their full frame hybrid cameras. Like, yeah!
As always, keep up the good work and keep'em flying...
From the little red planet.
👽👽👽👽👽
I’ve shot on the GH body since the GH3. This is what I wanted from the start. I may not need to buy another m43 body for a long time. After this, I can burn my money at more video gear and accessories!
I get it. GH2 for me!
I m watching this with my Gh1. He’s proud of how far Panny has come.
CALLED IT on the last video. it was the GH7
😂 you did you did
a fast read out speed is more important in my case when shooting action than having 1 more stop of dynamic range on the S5ii. So yes I'm going to buy the GH7 as soon it hits the market, upgrading from my Lumix GH5 :) Thank you for your honest reviews guys :)
I've shot on Panasonic MFT since 2014 with the GH4. No system hopping. I've acquired amazing lenses over the years for the system. Definitely getting the GH7 😊
I’m in love, my GH6 is fantastic but flawed. This fixes all those flaws, and I don’t have to swap to L Mount to fix them. So much money saved
I'm still rocking the GH5 and love it. Great to see that Panasonic is staying in the game and winning it in my book. The GH7 seems pretty awesome!
Thank you so much Chris and Jordan. Since 2017 up to now I have been using the GH-5 , and was so impressed with this camera for video shooting. For the time, it was a very capable camera in the field. Now it has come time to upgrade & update. I am very excited about this new GH-7. I do look forward to your full review of the GH-7 when you have it ready.
How could I not watch after seeing that thumbnail! Great work, BTW.
Great review. I'm glad Panasonic is still pumping out awesome cameras.
My heart is with the GH line. Started my channel on the GH4, the GH5 I thought it was amazing so I can’t imagine with this version could do
y'all magically put a smile on my face with that twirling ❤
I have an S5II and happy with it but I love what Panasonic did here with the GH7. I would have thought it would have dual CFExpress B cards for backup recording,. I was totally surprised with the addition of ARRI LogC3, I don't think anyone expected that. What I would like to know is how the colors in the GH7 compare to the S5II?
I shoot video on a G9ii and S5iiX and that combination is perfect for my needs, and I'm loving having two very similar bodies and menu systems. I don't need the additional features in the GH7 for what I shoot, but I am very happy that Lumix is offering this camera body, just in case I need the features in the future. So far no overheating outdoors with my G9ii but I'm not shooting the high heat generating codecs either. Nice review, and thanks for the details on the additional video features, including the audio adapter. Keep up the good work.
Been waiting for this👏
YES!!! Still rocking GH4's but will finally upgrade now! Lol. Love the review gents!
Already pre-ordered mine!
I think the biggest weakness of mft is that it hasn't settled into an identity for lenses. In my opinion its torn between two worlds. There's the small lens + low F stop camp with little nift F1.4 or even F1.0 lenses. Most people play with those, end up wanting full frame, and leave. We've seen that pipeline with just about every Gh5 RUclipsr. But then there's the true potential of longer focal length lenses which hasn't been explored enough, beyond a few very expensive pro zooms. I'd love to see MFT really settle into being dominant for FF equivalent 100-200m F2.8 lenses (50-100mm F1.4 in MFT).
For example the Sigma 56mm F1.4 is a great lens for mft to basically get a 112mm F2.8 full frame look. But that lens is made for APSC originally and now its getting quite old. I'd love to see just how small a lens like that could be if it was truly built for mft, and would love to see 60-100mm pursued at F1.4.
The key point is full frame is reaching a dead end point where F1.2 lenses at 50mm or shorter really don't look all that interesting. The bokeh is smooth, but you see that look once and you've seen it all. Ultimately I'd argue the average person would view 100mm F2.8 as more professional than 50mm F1.4. THAT is something mft marketing has never milked. Don't just offer conversions based on size or light, actually attack the audience with why a longer focal length look is cool and create the desire in the first place. That is how it can win.
Sorry a f2.8 lens is an f2.8 lens, on m43 an f2.8 lens has twice the depth of field than on full frame but is still an f2.8 lens.
Yoooo! I think it's time to trade in my GH4!
I think you are right. It feels like a real upgrade this time.
Yep. Same here!
The weather looks warmer and sunnier in Calgary than here in Indianapolis. Weird.
We're in the June Gloom phase with plenty of rainy days for some reason.
My G9ii is a joy to use and actually easier than my G9. Open gate is insane. I can put an entire portable ‘studio’ into a small camera bag. Not giving up on M43.
Definite on wishlist! Gh7 seems to be real gem!
Great job Jordan!
The M43 is alive, and kicking :)
But stays big...
I still love and use my GH5, but this new version is a monster! Great review and excellent footage samples too.
As a long time Olympus (OM System) user who shoots a lot of video on an OM1 and OMD 1 III and balked at the OM1 MKII, this is a very interesting camera. I have acquired a lot of Olympus lenses over the years and this could be my next body. I really like the two pronged reviews you guys do.
Thank you!🥰
That video was magical.
Thanks for the great review, I'd like to know how is Arri log working in GH7, look forward to your next review.
Aah, felt like watching a DPReview episode. Thanks.
The video looks stellar
It would really be nice if they could include BRAW internally at some point. They have always been good about having ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW for external capture. Let’s do it for internal.
Jordan, I have always thought you were a very lucky son-of-a-gun to have married such a gorgeous woman. She could have chosen anyone of us devastatingly handsome super-hero photographer guys, but she chose you, a lowly video guy with looks that will never grace a modeling catwalk.
BUT when you did the slo-mo pirouette with the blossoms I understood that it is she who is the lucky one. How could she not love a man obviously destined for the ballet stage, but who instead sacrificed his dance talents to help us mere mortal Lumix users on a RUclips channel?
LOVE THAT FOOTAGE :) And I love knowing that you get to go home to such a beautiful family as well. And with a GH7 in your hand as well. The Canada happiness index just went up a notch.
Ummm… thanks?
- Jordan
opening shot made me smile
I absolutely demand a Wooden Nicholls using the GH7! It would be a travesty if this doesn’t happen
Cameras that can do "all" are getting better and better, can't wait for the S1H ii or the Canon R5 II.
Great review. Thanks! I'd love to see a comparison video of the GH7 with the G9II and S5IIX please.
5:35 Magical Jordan and magical camera!
It's nice to see Micro Four Thirds is not dead. It's not dead for me -- still rocking an OM-D E-M1 Mark II as my primary camera!
(Still surprisingly capable nearly eight years later.)
Great stills camera!
@@larbueno It's no GH7, but it's no slouch for video either. I shot this with it! ruclips.net/video/D01nXctn7DQ/видео.html
@@larbueno It's not bad at all for 4K video either. It's no GH7 (or even GH5), but it's still quite usable. I like it for run-and-gun situations. The video quality will give the GH4 a run for its money, and that's probably good enough for me.
Absolutely love M43
Nice review fellows. I wish they had made these improvements to the GH6 it took them so long I've already moved to Sony. Still appreciate them listening and fixing everything we complained about. Btw the sun is so brutally bright goes to show that the conditions often effect the image more than the camera. We often forget to get the cinema look we see in movies they have an entire crew with scrims to diffuse direct sun off the face.
Great to hear that there is still much life left in the m43 sensor format.
Hope 32-bit support of the DMW-XLR2 is also backported to the S5 II / S5 II X. On my Rode Wireless Pro, it's just great and gives you far more freedom than the audio support on the S5 II (X). The latter requires a LOT of attention and IMHO is a PITA as you also need to keep an eye on the corrent level if don't want the auto-limiter mess up the audio.
Now that Model2 supports all four channels (and two of them coming from the new 3.5 jack), it'd be the perfect companion to the Rode Wireless Pro receiver (which also has a 3.5 output) too. Currently, I use a plain 3.5 wire to feed the receiver's output directly to the camera and, of course, it rules out using the other two channels. So I can't record for example the inner mike's audio on the third channel.
Yay for extra Jordan! 😊 The GH7 is awesome as well, though! 😁
great to hear that M43 is still going strong. May I ask how do you connect sigma lens on gh7? Speedbooster?
Such a great review. The listing of the record modes and bitrates with features availability (like IBIS, EIS, AF) in each mode would be very appreciated
That’s why the podcast is delayed for tomorrow
yeah where is the damn podcast? again this week, I miss being able to anticipate it for a certain day, that being wednesday or any other day. It's one of the high points of my week! (that is really sad, actually....*bang*)
Nice video, and yes, I agree, I think it may give some clues on a future flagship full-framer. Also another benefit of M43 over full-frame is 4:3 Open Gate is much taller, making it more flexible for both landscape and portrait crops - I have some examples in my video. PS - Stuck at home filming b-roll, and other degrading things? Is this a soft launch of your Only Fans, Jordan?
Thanks sfor covering the video features in-depth! Great features, but it's a pretty big camera for micro 4/3. Hmm, not sure if I want to switch to Panasonic from my old Sony A6000 vs. getting the Sony A6700 - it would have been nice to compare this to an A6700.
Copped the GH1 back in the day when videographers started using these ‘photo’ cameras. Crazy how times have changed..
I find it funny that it has a host of features ' run n gun / solo shooters - like myself - would want though from the specs I would say the trade off of weight and the cropped sensor would make me choose the S5 - just for more flexibility with shooting weddings and events 32bit float though is incredible and I am glad we are now seeing that in cameras!
Nice job guys. Why LUMIX haven’t made a battery grip for the GH7 is beyond me. I loved my GH5 and grip for event shooting
Maybe later?
I was hoping the announcement would be for the GH7. So happy that I was right :)
This is such a nerd camera and I love it!
Is there a hotshoe extension cable for the XLR 2 audio adapter? Installing it on the hotshoe directly makes it impossible to use a top handle.
Having a G9, I'm actually wondering whether to upgrade to the GH7, rather than the G9 II - the GH7 has a more familiar body/dial design to previous m43 cameras, and the CF Express will likely be a boon in high speed wildlife photography.
That said, let's see what the Z6 III looks like...
If you already have a good number of MFT lenses, I figure you save money getting the GH7 body if you want a video centric camera.
@@AguilaDeOnix85 I have a good number of MFT wide lenses, but not teles! So tele wildlife is all to play for.
@ericaceous1652 I see. If you decide to go tele wildlife for video, you might like the 200 2.8 on a Lumix. They're usually in great condition used $1100-1600 and have an aperture ring that works on Lumix bodies. The Olympus 40-150 2.8 is a great wildlife zoom, too. Both are a beautiful stills lenses. But I'd understand if you're waiting on the Z6III if they offer the video features from the Z8.
Brilliant review as always guys. I really want this camera but at $3300 AUD (camera body only) I'm going to wait as I did with my GH5 & GH5II cameras for the price to come down a bit. I was going for the S5IIX but with over $5K investment in a sweet MF3 Pro lens collection moving to an L mount system didn't make sense. Blessings & Respect Gents. Cheers from Western Australia
You guys are awesome
Almost the perfect camera! Was really hoping they would finally offer a pre/cache rec or even loop recording like the GoPro have in their mirrorless lineup. Such a good feature for wildlife/documentary. As soon as a mirrorless comes with that and 32bit float I will switch from my EVA1 instantly!
Internal raw with 500 ISO DR Boost is bananas
“Shooting… even more degrading things” pls say more 😂
Went to a broadcast trade show in London a few weeks ago in the hopes of seeing this. It was a no show and I was disappointed in not being there. This will be a classic model (you forgot to mention the ARRI match) I want/need/must have one.
Good video and have a good day
On why I should use GH7 over S5 is that camera weight is it's body and lenses. Lenses are so light on M43 compared to those on full frame.
I have stopped using my S5 on my travel for the same reason. I carry my G9. Heavy body but light lenses.
5:23 sold…. So epic…
Is the XLR2 compatible with the GH6? Is the XLR1 compatible with the GH7?
The almost perfect camera/ Panny, i love you.
Good to see Panasonic hasn't given up on m4/3. This one is not for me personally, but it gives me hope that the 25MP with pdaf will make its way to other m4/3 cameras...maybe a new GX? One can dream😢....
that slow mo will become legend.
Micro four thirds isn't dead.
It is just a zombie 😂
Its dead
I saw a vid claiming that it doesn't matter if you film mft or full frame. due to slowing down your aperture on full frame to get enough depth to keep your subject in focus,
mft gets the advantage of having less boke , allowing you to shoot with bigger apertures, sill having the whole subject in focus, but you can keep your ISO lower since you are gathering more light.
2/5 Noct! Awesome!
As an olde worlde stills shooter I found everything Jordan said baffling but reading between the lines he did seem to like it😊 Makes me lust after the G9 II
can't wait for m4/3 global shutter camera
Wow 32bit float on camera. That's gotta be a first right? How does it do it? Does the MP4 file format natively supports it?
Please Panasonic now give us a premium L Mount Camera "S1X" with stacked sensor, premium video features and all that magic sauce you've been making lately. (for a premium price.)
Could you please specify what are those "more degrading things" which Jordan shoot at home with GH6?
No.
- Jordan