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Panasonic LUMIX GH5 4K Mirrorless Camera with Lecia VARIO-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 Lens (DC-GH5LK)

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The Lumix GH5 II's high-end video features include vectorscope and waveform monitoring. (Image credit: Rod Lawton/Digital Camera World) The GH5S uses a chip that natively shoots DCI or UHD 4K, meaning one pixel on the sensor is used to produce each pixel in the final footage. The sensor, like that on the GH1 and GH2, is oversized. This means it can shoot different aspect ratios using the full extent of the imaging circle projected by the lens, rather than simply cropping down from the 4:3 region. Beyond these changes, the GH5S keeps the rest of the GH5's capabilities, with matching codec options and the same support tools, such as vectorscopes, wave forms and preview modes for anamorphic, Log and Hybrid Log Gamma shooting, for instance. The Lumix GH5's electronic viewfinder sees a big jump in quality from the GH4's, up to a staggering 3,680,000-dot resolution and 0.76x magnification, while the vari-angle display has also been improved, with the 3.2-inch touchscreen featuring a resolution of 1,620,000 dots. The display also employs Panasonic’s WhiteMagic technology for increased brightness. Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Center Marker, Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra pattern (Still image / motion picture)

The GH5 II uses a new battery, the DMW-BLK22. It has the same form factor as the DMW-BLF19 bundled with the GH5, but holds a bit more juice. It's rated for around 400 photos per charge, or about an hour of 4K60 video. Older batteries will power the GH5 II, and in-camera charging is available via USB-C. The Lumix GH5 II does come with a new, higher-capacity 2200mAh battery, though this does not seem to make a huge difference to shooting times. Instead, its main advantage is probably its USB PD compatibility and its ability to be charged with an AC charger or USB. Memory AVCHD [FHD/60p]: Approx. 75 min (rear monitor), 75 min (LVF) with H-ES12060, Approx. 80 min (rear monitor), 75 min (LVF) with H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060/AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 75 min (rear monitor), 75 min (LVF) with H-ES12060, Approx. 80 min (rear monitor), 80 min (LVF) with H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060/MP4 [4K/60p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 50 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 / H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060/MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 55 min (rear monitor), 55 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 / H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060The DMW-BLF19 battery for the GH5 camera lasts for approximately 120 minutes when shooting in AVCHD format for video. The GH5 is user-friendly and excels when it comes to design. It has a slightly large build with fine grip design and weighs 660g. The Panasonic team really went all out with this one. The appearance of a sensor clearly optimized for video, in a camera with the most videocentric feature set we've ever tested, strongly suggests the reason for this pixel count is video. C4K] 4096x2160> 24.00p, 400Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) *7/<[C4K] 4096x2160> 24.00p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio)/<[4K] 3840x2160> 24.00p, 400Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) *7/<[4K] 3840x2160> 24.00p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) / 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) LPCM, High-Res Audio)/<[Full HD] 1920x1080> 24.00p, 200Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) *7/<[Full HD] 1920x1080> 24.00p, 100Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) *6/<[Full HD] 1920x1080> 24.00p, 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio)

The GH5 II's IBIS system is now rated at 6.5 stops, up from 5 stops on the GH5. (Image credit: Panasonic) You can utilise and control your camera wirelessly by connecting via the Wi-Fi app. In the last 3 years, software updates have drastically improved the autofocus function. You can set multiple focus points and create transitions during video recording. The GH5 offers high-quality hardware including a durable “outside” and a large and bright EVF with a touchscreen interface. There are 6 customisable buttons on this camera. In Relay Rec, there were cases where the video file number was reset after formatting the SD Memory Card. This bug has been fixed.I confirmed what you reported in the review last night. Vlog-L is definitely 128-768 in 10 BIT form with Resolve. I think Barry's White Paper did some rounding to make it sound less complicated than it really is. Yes, it is not that big a deal. Ultimately, the camera still captures essentially the same dynamic range. However, it is good to know what is the true value and I am sure Richard can get that answer for us. PHOTO is a high speed burst shooting function that cuts a still image out of a 4:3 or 3:2 video footage with approx. 18-megapixel (approx. 6000 x 3000 effective pixel count) that the 6K image manages. Resolution is measured using standardized text charts which give results in line widths / picture height, which is independent of sensor size. bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio)/<3328x2496> 25.00p, 400Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) *7/<3328x2496> 25.00p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) *6/<3328x2496> 25.00p, 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio)

If the GH5S was solely a video camera, we wouldn’t be reviewing it. In fact, it’s a fascinating crossover camera of a type that could become increasingly common as the boundaries between the stills and video markets continue to blur, though its video-first approach at the expense of stills makes it hard to recommend as one of the best cameras for filmmaking. Key features of the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II include its 20.3 megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, 12fps/9fps continuous shooting capability and big buffer capacity, its updated and more powerful in-body image stabilization and – especially – its enhanced video capabilities. This will include 400Mbps 4:2:2 10-bit All-Intra video recording in 4K 30p/25p/24p, Hybrid Log Gamma in Photo Style mode, which enables 4K HDR video recording, and USB tethering.The Panasonic GH5 will deliver professional-quality, ultra-high-definition, smooth videos up to 4K 60p/50p internally. Additionally, the GH5 is capable of 4:2:2 10-bit 4K 30p/25p internal video recordings, as well as producing even more accurate colour reproduction for the first time as a digital interchangeable lens camera. Panasonic has swapped the 3.2-inch screen on the GH5 for a slightly smaller but allegedly more visible 3-inch display on the GH5 II. (Image credit: Panasonic)

Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome* / Silky Monochrome* / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect** / Soft Focus* / Fantasy / Star Filter* / One Point Color / Sunshine*A new handshake correction mode is added, which provides optimum correction when using 2.0x and 1.33x Anamorphic lens. bit ALL-Intra) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) *7/<3328x2496> 24.00p, 150Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) *6/<3328x2496> 24.00p, 100Mbps (4:2:0 8-bit LongGOP) (LPCM, High-Res Audio) This is a camera designed equally for stills and video, though in this latest version it’s the video capabilities that have received most attention. Nevertheless, with its 20MP sensor, fast burst mode and enhanced burst depth of over 108 raw files or more than 999 JPEGs, this is a camera that’s also very effective at stills and action photography.

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