Awesome video! I'm married to m4/3 as I have all the lenses - BM Studio 4K for the studio, but my mobile setup is the Lumix G9 - and I am thinking of either the GH6 or S5iix - so this video came in clutch for me - thank you for making it! Subbed.
At this moment you can find GH6 brand new for $1297.99 Its amazing deal. Right now my Lumix G9 with V-log is more than I need. Great video btw, love seeing your UA-cam progress from sound and video production. Well done.
I just bought the GH6 as an addition to my Gh5s. Which is an absolutely clean low-light beast for video. So my Gh6 is for the open gate and handheld stuff while on a tripod or monopod my GH5s with the Atomos Ninja V will still be my a-cam. Both cameras with prores and timecode are fantastic.
I currently have a GH5s for Gimbal/Tripod/Low Light videos and a G9 for photography and (when paired with the Ninja V) for handheld videos and (when they dropped in price last year) I bought a second Ninja V for when I’m using both cameras (recording in ProRes).
Don’t forget about the Famous Sigma 18-35 f1.8 Art lens which, when when paired with a EF-MFT speed-booster, becomes a 12-25 f1.2 (a diffuser filter is recommended)!
The S5M2 PDAF announcement basically killed the GH6 for most people. We are just waiting for that GH-PDAF announcement. Might still arrive this spring.
PDAF does not overcome the following; No 3:2 open gate raw, some of the worst rolling shutter in a camera at 25.5MS, terrible moire/ aliasing from a lack of an OLPF, CMOS streaking, no 4K 120P, no 4K 60P uncropped, no internal media (SSD only) for ProRes HQ. Its a great offering, but a flawed camera primarily built for UA-camrs who are more concerned with AF over anything else. Meanwhile, if you boost the GH6 with a Metabones 64XL, you're operating at. 1.28X crop equivalency which is larger than APS-H at roughly 13 stops of DR with its DGO sensor and some of the best RS on the market around 7MS. Full Frame isn't king...
I have been shooting in ProRes for many years. I capture with Atomos recorders. I shoot long events so the files are cheaper to capture and easier to edit. I bought two of the original Ninjas which I have retired but I have five still, which include three Ninja v’s. My GH6 also has an external 2 TB SSD for recording as well. On a Mac or PC ProRes is easy to edit.
PLEASE do alotttttt more gh6 videos. I am new to this and your video was the easiest to watch and follow a long. Not alot of GH6 vids out there that i enjoy watching right now. Yours was great. Maybe some content around how you choose to set your menus. Thanks. Earned a sub.
NO… I literally bought the GH5II, the week before the release of the Lumix GH6 fully aware of all the features, and technology advantages. The new Lumix G9II is far more compelling, save for the price, and least of all for the inclusion of PDAF. For the novice or typical content creator PDAF is crucial, lack of skill requires all the aid one can get. For seasoned professionals, it’s a hinderance, borderline annoyance that gets in the way of the process of filmmaking, not to mention your best glass choices will most likely be manual lenses anyway… So again, GH5II all day everyday, and twice on Sundays. However, in the future, maybe a Lumix G9II when the price gets below $1500… 🤔
I might go with GH6 to get one for less money (I'm hoping ~US$1300 is a good price for an open-box or used one), and because I don't exactly like cropping in for 48/50/60fps. I have the S5 mark 1 already, and an S5 mark 2 would be the most logical choice, other than just making do with what I already have, but at the same time waiting a little while means getting it cheaper by way of discounts and preowned camera bodies. Honestly speaking though, I would like to have the overall smaller setup that I can get with Sony FX30 and a pancake lens, but also with open-gate video modes
The issue between GH6 and S5IIX is lower pricing, high framerates and cheaper lenses versus lower light, depth of field and better dynamic range. The price of the GH6 has dropped below that of the S5II.
Been using the gh5 for the last three years, rented the gh6 for a few weeks and it’s amazing… So thinking of buying one, however a lot have been complaining about the streaking issue? Have you had this issue??
Hey! It’s been improved with updates, but you can still see it in very specific occasions. However, only a trained eye will see it and it has not been an issue for me. I’d go for it ;)
@@PaulHeimlund sounds goood to me :) I want to update the gh5, so getting the gh6 would be amazing! If they release a GH6 ii with new phase detect that’d be amazing…. I’ll also be getting the new s5iix But want to keep the MFT set up so gh6 is definitely what I’m looking at getting too. Was just worried about the streaks as some make sound so bad
Nice video ! I have the gh6 and enjoy it a lot! I do have some streaking issues from time to time. I think it's what you mentioned at 9min15s, but it's not a mft problem. It's a gh6 problem. Panasonic confirmed it to me. Fantastic camera but because of this problem, not worth the buy. Better wait for the gh6 mark2😅. Thx for your videos!
This is whats nuts, is I have not yet had the streaking problem at all. Shot directly into a light doing b-cam and was concerned about that but preview and final shows everything is a-okay.
I haven't used EF lenses with my GH6, as I prefer to use native glass. Metabones Speedbooster is probably the best adapter, but it's very expensive. Check out this adapter from Viltrox instead: amzn.to/42M1Zfe
Update! This is even more late but remembered this comment after some trial and error recording to SSDs. I found that using a high speed usb c cable was essential to its responsiveness when recording, mainly after I press stop recording. The same should be true for an SD card and maybe when you press start record. Make sure you’re using high write speed cards. Hope this helps!
The USB power delivery has broken twice on mine (No I was not using it haphazardly...I use cable locks. It was on the PCB board with a bad connection to the battery compartment). I bought an early release unit. One time had to send it in for repairs, lost my main cam for a MONTH...Fed Ex lost my package when they shipped it back, but eventually found it. After the fix, it failed again 3 months later. I may just have a problematic unit, but the notion of going without it and risking my camera again with their return delivery shipped Fed Ex is not leaving a good feeling in my gut. $2,197 to have Phase detect AF come along for Panasonic 10mo later, and the problems with this unit...just not like my previous GH series experiences. Very disappointed in Panasonic on this release.
Dynamic range is based on the sensor not on the optics. A speed booster is a lens who concentrate light from a lens made for a bigger sensor to a smaller sensor. So a speedbooster makes the lens raster so lower f-Stop.
Only by saying cropsensor cameras says everything regarding video and cinematic comment. To my knowledge Panasvision or Red are using S35 sensor. Cropsensor is clearly a term from the photography world.
Shallow depth of field is NOT what defines Cinematic. Never was… Cinematic is about composition and lighting… This obsession with Shallow Depth of Field in filming, is the result of photographers suddenly deciding they want to do video, or thinking they are filmmakers. Mainly, it’s UA-camr’s with ZERO experience watching videos of those same photographers, mistaking the advice for real professionalism, and then regurgitating this erroneous narrative… 😏
Can you do a video about how to set up for SSD recording? Like for dummies? I have done every suggestion people gave me on reddit but for some reason my brand new SSD sandisk (same as in your video) will not connect to my gh6. it will say things like "unplug and plug SSD back in, if it continues not to work use a different SSD" ????
Are you sure about the good battery life? Most people complain about it. Oh and as far as aperture equivalence goes, bokeh is the _only_ thing it affects. 😅. Did you mean the infamous CMOS streaking in 8:55? Or moiré?
movies mostly are shot at not faster than 2.8 on a super 35 sensor., thats f 2 on mft or f4 on full frame. Movies dont need 1.2 bokee loke photgraphers want. Its hard to pull focus with anything faster than f4 and it does not help the story. So a gh6 can produce just as much ´cinematic“ blurry background as it is seen in most cinema movies. Low light also is no problem as a pro lits his scene.
Awesome video! I'm married to m4/3 as I have all the lenses - BM Studio 4K for the studio, but my mobile setup is the Lumix G9 - and I am thinking of either the GH6 or S5iix - so this video came in clutch for me - thank you for making it! Subbed.
Great to hear! Thanks 🙏🏼
Btw I’m exited to try the S5iix😉
I'm in the same boat I have a bmpcc p4k I need a 5k run and gun
At this moment you can find GH6 brand new for $1297.99 Its amazing deal. Right now my Lumix G9 with V-log is more than I need. Great video btw, love seeing your UA-cam progress from sound and video production. Well done.
I just bought the GH6 as an addition to my Gh5s. Which is an absolutely clean low-light beast for video. So my Gh6 is for the open gate and handheld stuff while on a tripod or monopod my GH5s with the Atomos Ninja V will still be my a-cam. Both cameras with prores and timecode are fantastic.
Cool! You have a great gear arsenal with those combos :)
I currently have a GH5s for Gimbal/Tripod/Low Light videos and a G9 for photography and (when paired with the Ninja V) for handheld videos and (when they dropped in price last year) I bought a second Ninja V for when I’m using both cameras (recording in ProRes).
understand your logic but still crazy that you are buyting newer and more expensive version of your cam and it is going to be your b-cam lol
Gh6 is amazing I'll take that over the a7s3 anyday
i m glad that i found your channel it is very much informative and the way you talk is quite good thank you sooo much for your time and effort
Great to hear! Thanks 🙏🏼
Don’t forget about the Famous Sigma 18-35 f1.8 Art lens which, when when paired with a EF-MFT speed-booster, becomes a 12-25 f1.2 (a diffuser filter is recommended)!
I love that lens!
Fantastic and detailed video!
The S5M2 PDAF announcement basically killed the GH6 for most people. We are just waiting for that GH-PDAF announcement. Might still arrive this spring.
For people with a ton of Mft lens it's a godsend... Big glass is not something I want go back to.
PDAF does not overcome the following; No 3:2 open gate raw, some of the worst rolling shutter in a camera at 25.5MS, terrible moire/ aliasing from a lack of an OLPF, CMOS streaking, no 4K 120P, no 4K 60P uncropped, no internal media (SSD only) for ProRes HQ.
Its a great offering, but a flawed camera primarily built for UA-camrs who are more concerned with AF over anything else. Meanwhile, if you boost the GH6 with a Metabones 64XL, you're operating at. 1.28X crop equivalency which is larger than APS-H at roughly 13 stops of DR with its DGO sensor and some of the best RS on the market around 7MS.
Full Frame isn't king...
I have been shooting in ProRes for many years. I capture with Atomos recorders. I shoot long events so the files are cheaper to capture and easier to edit. I bought two of the original Ninjas which I have retired but I have five still, which include three Ninja v’s. My GH6 also has an external 2 TB SSD for recording as well. On a Mac or PC ProRes is easy to edit.
PLEASE do alotttttt more gh6 videos. I am new to this and your video was the easiest to watch and follow a long. Not alot of GH6 vids out there that i enjoy watching right now. Yours was great. Maybe some content around how you choose to set your menus. Thanks. Earned a sub.
Will make a lot of videos of the gh6 these upcoming weeks! Stay tuned ;)
Thanks for the sub! Great to have you here!
Love mine...best color of any Lumix..
The AF isn't to bad if you set it up right and know its limits/
NO… I literally bought the GH5II, the week before the release of the Lumix GH6 fully aware of all the features, and technology advantages. The new Lumix G9II is far more compelling, save for the price, and least of all for the inclusion of PDAF.
For the novice or typical content creator PDAF is crucial, lack of skill requires all the aid one can get. For seasoned professionals, it’s a hinderance, borderline annoyance that gets in the way of the process of filmmaking, not to mention your best glass choices will most likely be manual lenses anyway…
So again, GH5II all day everyday, and twice on Sundays. However, in the future, maybe a Lumix G9II when the price gets below $1500…
🤔
I might go with GH6 to get one for less money (I'm hoping ~US$1300 is a good price for an open-box or used one), and because I don't exactly like cropping in for 48/50/60fps. I have the S5 mark 1 already, and an S5 mark 2 would be the most logical choice, other than just making do with what I already have, but at the same time waiting a little while means getting it cheaper by way of discounts and preowned camera bodies. Honestly speaking though, I would like to have the overall smaller setup that I can get with Sony FX30 and a pancake lens, but also with open-gate video modes
The issue between GH6 and S5IIX is lower pricing, high framerates and cheaper lenses versus lower light, depth of field and better dynamic range. The price of the GH6 has dropped below that of the S5II.
which one do you think is worth going for?
Been using the gh5 for the last three years, rented the gh6 for a few weeks and it’s amazing…
So thinking of buying one, however a lot have been complaining about the streaking issue? Have you had this issue??
Hey! It’s been improved with updates, but you can still see it in very specific occasions. However, only a trained eye will see it and it has not been an issue for me. I’d go for it ;)
@@PaulHeimlund sounds goood to me :) I want to update the gh5, so getting the gh6 would be amazing! If they release a GH6 ii with new phase detect that’d be amazing….
I’ll also be getting the new s5iix
But want to keep the MFT set up so gh6 is definitely what I’m looking at getting too.
Was just worried about the streaks as some make sound so bad
@@OurSweetHideout I’m also getting the s5iix, but keeping the gh6 as well :)
I will be using the GH6 for years.
Nice video ! I have the gh6 and enjoy it a lot! I do have some streaking issues from time to time. I think it's what you mentioned at 9min15s, but it's not a mft problem. It's a gh6 problem. Panasonic confirmed it to me. Fantastic camera but because of this problem, not worth the buy. Better wait for the gh6 mark2😅. Thx for your videos!
This is whats nuts, is I have not yet had the streaking problem at all. Shot directly into a light doing b-cam and was concerned about that but preview and final shows everything is a-okay.
Do you ever us EF lenses with this and if so how if AF ? and what adapter?
I haven't used EF lenses with my GH6, as I prefer to use native glass. Metabones Speedbooster is probably the best adapter, but it's very expensive. Check out this adapter from Viltrox instead: amzn.to/42M1Zfe
Will the GH6 ever be able to record 120fps on a SSD USB?
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?
Hey, this a little late. But I know I have a little bit of delay when the recording starts as well. Nothing too bad, but noticeable.
Update! This is even more late but remembered this comment after some trial and error recording to SSDs.
I found that using a high speed usb c cable was essential to its responsiveness when recording, mainly after I press stop recording.
The same should be true for an SD card and maybe when you press start record. Make sure you’re using high write speed cards. Hope this helps!
The USB power delivery has broken twice on mine (No I was not using it haphazardly...I use cable locks. It was on the PCB board with a bad connection to the battery compartment). I bought an early release unit. One time had to send it in for repairs, lost my main cam for a MONTH...Fed Ex lost my package when they shipped it back, but eventually found it. After the fix, it failed again 3 months later. I may just have a problematic unit, but the notion of going without it and risking my camera again with their return delivery shipped Fed Ex is not leaving a good feeling in my gut. $2,197 to have Phase detect AF come along for Panasonic 10mo later, and the problems with this unit...just not like my previous GH series experiences. Very disappointed in Panasonic on this release.
Speedbuster does nothing with Dynamic range. This is an entirely wrong statement. (about 3m25s)
I wouldn’t say he’s 100% wrong
Technically Paul is not incorrect. You can shoot at lower ISOs with focal reducers in some cases, and that means better dynamic range.
Dynamic range is based on the sensor not on the optics. A speed booster is a lens who concentrate light from a lens made for a bigger sensor to a smaller sensor. So a speedbooster makes the lens raster so lower f-Stop.
@@angeloplayforone what does a lower f stop mean... Better in low light less noise more clean image more range in low light... Not in daylight
This is on sale for $1600 !? At this price is it a better pick than nikon z6ii ?
Imho it’s much better! 1600 bucks is an insane deal!
Only by saying cropsensor cameras says everything regarding video and cinematic comment. To my knowledge Panasvision or Red are using S35 sensor. Cropsensor is clearly a term from the photography world.
True and apsc sized sensors are still the standard in film industry.
Shallow depth of field is not cinematic, period.
Shallow DoF is a nice disguise to make anything feel "cinematic"
Oh no, no blur = no cinematic 😮😮😮😮😮
@kvadratyk no story = no cinematic , the rest is creative choice of a cinematographer to tell the story
Shallow depth of field is NOT what defines Cinematic. Never was… Cinematic is about composition and lighting…
This obsession with Shallow Depth of Field in filming, is the result of photographers suddenly deciding they want to do video, or thinking they are filmmakers. Mainly, it’s UA-camr’s with ZERO experience watching videos of those same photographers, mistaking the advice for real professionalism, and then regurgitating this erroneous narrative…
😏
Can you do a video about how to set up for SSD recording? Like for dummies? I have done every suggestion people gave me on reddit but for some reason my brand new SSD sandisk (same as in your video) will not connect to my gh6. it will say things like "unplug and plug SSD back in, if it continues not to work use a different SSD" ????
I’ll try to make a video about it, of not I’ll get back to you here.
Are you sure about the good battery life? Most people complain about it. Oh and as far as aperture equivalence goes, bokeh is the _only_ thing it affects. 😅. Did you mean the infamous CMOS streaking in 8:55? Or moiré?
Hey! For being so small the battery, as I said, is relatively impressive 😉 I was positively surprised. And yeah, I meant the cmos streaking 😩😜
@@PaulHeimlund Well I was asking because I genuinely can't see it in that clip, haha. I must be blind or something.
@@AoyagiAichou It’s good that you can’t see it! Most people don’t notice it anyway, so I don’t think you’re going blind 😎😜
movies mostly are shot at not faster than 2.8 on a super 35 sensor., thats f 2 on mft or f4 on full frame. Movies dont need 1.2 bokee loke photgraphers want. Its hard to pull focus with anything faster than f4 and it does not help the story. So a gh6 can produce just as much ´cinematic“ blurry background as it is seen in most cinema movies. Low light also is no problem as a pro lits his scene.
Exactly what I’m saying in my upcoming video! ;)
Gh6 still is better for video. I want gh6 and s5
Totally agree. I’ve canceled my s5iix order. Video coming soon ;)
No, we need to buy cameras every month because a good camera makes a good videographer?
Crap