Q&A: VFR, Stabilizers, GH5 Extended Teleconverter, and More
Photo Moment - April 03, 2017
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Hi I asked these questions under the DFD focus videos a few weeks ago and did not get a reply. As you said in this one to try asking again here goes. If you can't answer or get the answer to them I understand.
Is it at all possible for Panasonic do you think to improve the focusing systems on current models via a firmware update? (could they add even some basic vector tracking for example) I know the main improvement in the GH5 has come from the higher refresh rate.
On a related note do you think they could add at least some more control over how the AF works in current models?
Do you think the next non GH models to be released with the same level of AF systems or will they be a similar level to what they have now? -It would be a shame for us stills shooters to be forced to buy the top of the line model just to get better AF.
Is it at all possible for Panasonic do you think to improve the focusing systems on current models via a firmware update? (could they add even some basic vector tracking for example) I know the main improvement in the GH5 has come from the higher refresh rate.
On a related note do you think they could add at least some more control over how the AF works in current models?
Do you think the next non GH models to be released with the same level of AF systems or will they be a similar level to what they have now? -It would be a shame for us stills shooters to be forced to buy the top of the line model just to get better AF.
Thanks for getting back to me I thought that might be the case but if they could in any way even offer some of the control that might be enough (I am only talking about stills here by the way).
As for future models, I fully understand you may not get much info on what is coming any better than what the rumour sites but since you have at least direct access to Panasonic people I thought I would ask all the same. Assuming that the G85 is the true successor to the G7 for example it would have been good if it had been released after the GH5 and not before so that it could still be the more stills shooters camera and have then had a faster processor and better AF. I hope Panasonic are working on a G8 now that is a GH5 with a stills focus for those of us who do nearly no video.
As for future models, I fully understand you may not get much info on what is coming any better than what the rumour sites but since you have at least direct access to Panasonic people I thought I would ask all the same. Assuming that the G85 is the true successor to the G7 for example it would have been good if it had been released after the GH5 and not before so that it could still be the more stills shooters camera and have then had a faster processor and better AF. I hope Panasonic are working on a G8 now that is a GH5 with a stills focus for those of us who do nearly no video.
Improve, perhaps, but the predictive relies on the bigger processor in the GH5 so no that can't be added to older cameras. Future cameras will undoubtedly benefit from this tech but of course I have no idea what feature will show up in what models.
Thank you Joseph. I'm so happy that you response to me on live. hehe
I've come across a few mentions that auto focus can struggle with people wearing sunglasses. Any chance if this can be tested with your auto focus tests you are currently trying?
+Martin Pitt Haha watch the video that will be released this morning!
I have yet to find an answer to my question, can the GH5 record 1080p 59.97 fps in 10 bit 4:2:2? I would use this more than 4k 59.97 fps in 8 bit 4:2:0. My GH5 is arriving today so I might get my answer before you reply back. If it's not an option, I would love for this feature to be considered in a future update and you may be able to pass this along...
@photojoseph - Can you please answer a question on next Monday's show?
To accompany my GH5, I got a 12-35 f2.8 mk1 & a 35-100 f2.8 mk1 (pristine condition used items at half the price of the new mk2's from Amazon.co.jp mailed to a friend's address in Tokyo who brought to Ireland with them). I also got the 100-300mm (& 7-14 f4, 20 f1.7 & 42.5 f1.7). Sacrificing dual IS meant getting an extra lens or two was possible.
However.... since none of these zoom lenses are dual IS compatible, should I turn off the lens OIS permanently on the lens and let the sensor IS work alone or maybe leave both on and hope for the best? At 300mm surely the OIS in the lens would be more effective than the sensor IS, but am I right I saying it's not possible to switch off the sensor IS? Could a GH4 at 300mm with the lens OIS on (and obviously no IBIS) actually be more stable than a GH5 with only the IBIS on? And worst of all perhaps the GH5 with both switched on and working against each other?
Please clarify best practice. Thanks a million!!
Love the show, really love the live nature of it and the live chat atmosphere and community forming.
One suggestion that could really bring an extended lifespan to the show... could your assistant wear a lav mic throughout the show so we can hear your conversations for this little moments before/during/after the show?
Without needing to get in front of the camera, he could easily become a bigger part of the show and viewing a little more into your relationship could add to the entertainment factor of the show!
In time, like so many other podcasts/YouTube shows etc, he could be the one to read out the reader questions and bring up some talking points as per the show plan.
Like a commentary team at a sports game, there's the duo of a play-by-play guy who keeps the show on track and then the technical expert who can explain the topic at a deeper level. The dynamic between those two characters is at least half of the reason a lot of people watch sports from start to finish.
Whatever about having him do set speaking jobs during fixed segments, just a little more transparency between you two could see the show viewer maintain interest for longer and the audience grow betting the hardcore GH series lovers!
My favourite part of the show was in the earlier shows, the camera would keep rolling live and you guys would have a little "behind the scenes" chat about how the show went and what went well etc.
Don't stop the cameras recording too early and don't be afraid to give us a peak into those conversations... that's one of the things that sets this show apart from the start! All the best, A
P.S. Hope LUMIX are a paying your triple what any other luminary is getting as your work for them is worth half of their advertising budget in the English speaking world! ;-)
To accompany my GH5, I got a 12-35 f2.8 mk1 & a 35-100 f2.8 mk1 (pristine condition used items at half the price of the new mk2's from Amazon.co.jp mailed to a friend's address in Tokyo who brought to Ireland with them). I also got the 100-300mm (& 7-14 f4, 20 f1.7 & 42.5 f1.7). Sacrificing dual IS meant getting an extra lens or two was possible.
However.... since none of these zoom lenses are dual IS compatible, should I turn off the lens OIS permanently on the lens and let the sensor IS work alone or maybe leave both on and hope for the best? At 300mm surely the OIS in the lens would be more effective than the sensor IS, but am I right I saying it's not possible to switch off the sensor IS? Could a GH4 at 300mm with the lens OIS on (and obviously no IBIS) actually be more stable than a GH5 with only the IBIS on? And worst of all perhaps the GH5 with both switched on and working against each other?
Please clarify best practice. Thanks a million!!
Love the show, really love the live nature of it and the live chat atmosphere and community forming.
One suggestion that could really bring an extended lifespan to the show... could your assistant wear a lav mic throughout the show so we can hear your conversations for this little moments before/during/after the show?
Without needing to get in front of the camera, he could easily become a bigger part of the show and viewing a little more into your relationship could add to the entertainment factor of the show!
In time, like so many other podcasts/YouTube shows etc, he could be the one to read out the reader questions and bring up some talking points as per the show plan.
Like a commentary team at a sports game, there's the duo of a play-by-play guy who keeps the show on track and then the technical expert who can explain the topic at a deeper level. The dynamic between those two characters is at least half of the reason a lot of people watch sports from start to finish.
Whatever about having him do set speaking jobs during fixed segments, just a little more transparency between you two could see the show viewer maintain interest for longer and the audience grow betting the hardcore GH series lovers!
My favourite part of the show was in the earlier shows, the camera would keep rolling live and you guys would have a little "behind the scenes" chat about how the show went and what went well etc.
Don't stop the cameras recording too early and don't be afraid to give us a peak into those conversations... that's one of the things that sets this show apart from the start! All the best, A
P.S. Hope LUMIX are a paying your triple what any other luminary is getting as your work for them is worth half of their advertising budget in the English speaking world! ;-)
Serge Broslavsky Thanks a million for clarifying. Joseph's community to the rescue, appreciate it! 😉👍
Andrew, I suspect that all your IS lenses are DUAL IS compatible. What they don't support is DUAL IS 2 (an improved version of DUAL IS that adds extra 0.5-1 stop of stabilization). Also, if you use IS switch on the lens, it operates the whole stabilization functionality (both - lens IS and IBIS). At least that's what it does for my GH5 + 12-35 f/2.8 II combination.
I second your idea of bringing a bit more light to interactions with Joseph's assistant.
I second your idea of bringing a bit more light to interactions with Joseph's assistant.
Another great show Joseph! Just wondering am I correct in thinking focus transition and rack focus abilities only work with native lenses? Got my GH5 at the weekend, but wont have the time to set up and have a play until the weekend :-(
Thanks Serge, can't wait to try it out this weekend.
I believe that any Micro Four Thirds lens with autofocus is supported, not just Panasonic's ones. What you get with native lenses (as compared to non-native ones) is better autofocus performance and DUAL IS (not sure about the level of DUAL IS functionality available with non-native lenses though).
Can you recommend some good luts to use with the new gh5 footage? Cinelike d, cinelike v, and v log? I use fcpx & color finale pro and am looking for some .cube files. Thanks in advance!
Auto-focus settings: With great power comes great responsibility (or confusion or both?)
Quick question for you. Is there an apparent clicking noise from the IBIS (is what I suspect) when move the camera down or up? To attempt to duplicate, hold camera level pointed forward, then either tilt it upwards to the sky or towards the ground. It's picked up on the internal mic for me. It does this when the camera turned off as well and it's not coming from the lens. Even without a lens on the camera, I can here this. Thank you! I can send you a video if need be.
Thanks for answering my question! Decided to go with the 12-35 mk2 like you suggested :)
Thank you!
Finally I have it clear.
Finally I have it clear.
I switch. Gh5 with 12-60 is coming this Friday. Happy with the camera. Now time to put up some of my canon lens for sale.
is IBIS 3 or 5 axis as this was not very clear from the start
Hey! Asking about the False Colors here. I found an online LUTCalc and you can kind of make your own LUTs. I saw false color on there and downloaded it. With the addition of in camera LUTs, wouldn't this work for that? I would prefer Panasonic make their own in a firmware update. I figure with me making this and it working pretty well in Premiere as a LUT, this should be plausible. Premiere uses a different format, but it allows the same in-camera format for download as well.
I am new to video but have lots of ideas. The GH5 has a lot of features but may be overkill. Don't want to overspend, but certainly don't want buyer's remorse because I later find I should have purchased a different camera with a specific feature. It would be great if you could go thru the differences between G85, GH4, and GH5 and how you could use the different features for videos. Thanks.
I doubt Joseph can decide what is better for you - you have to do that yourself. :) Start with looking at camera comparison of those three cameras at dpreview, follow on with a visit to a showroom and actual trying those cameras out (take your SD card with you to look at the photos|videos afterwards), then rent the one you liked the most and try it in real shooting to see if you still like it. Finding a camera that would be the best one for yourself is a practical hands-on task, not something you can do theoretically.
nooooo i missed it lol, sorry, great show!
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