Panasonic GH4 Video Review

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  • @DaveDugdaleColorado
    @DaveDugdaleColorado 10 років тому +141

    Another loyal Canon user is leaving, is Canon watching this? Great review Caleb, I hope to have mine done pretty soon.

    • @GregorMima
      @GregorMima 10 років тому +3

      Yes I'm jumping the sinking Canon Boat ;-)

    • @DoCWaSaBe
      @DoCWaSaBe 10 років тому +3

      Canon lost me also, its really silly they just dont even bother to add simple software features at the very least

    • @guillaumeerard6
      @guillaumeerard6 10 років тому +4

      I bought my 6D a couple of month ago so i ll stick with it until i feel the need to upgrade. Meanwhile, I ll wait for canon's response to the GH4. Good thing is that will save me from going crazy on buying additional canon glass in case i decide to switch.

    • @guillaumeerard6
      @guillaumeerard6 10 років тому

      That being said, i am no specialist but the GH4 upsets the entire Canon lineup pricing, and by a substantial amount right? So if a response there is, it could canibalize their higher end products.

    • @jason3fc
      @jason3fc 10 років тому +1

      I just jumped myself - former Canon user for almost 10 years.

  • @freestylefrenzy1
    @freestylefrenzy1 10 років тому +25

    pressed LIKE even before I pressed PLAY..thats how confident I am about your reviews!

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  10 років тому +9

      You're too good to me!

    • @Man_Films
      @Man_Films 7 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/-uQsZsGiJyY/v-deo.html

  • @shouldigetit
    @shouldigetit 8 років тому +3

    I'm not even sure I'm getting this camera yet but I watched every second of that video. Great job Caleb!

  • @troycambo
    @troycambo 10 років тому +2

    Wow. One of the best reviewers I've seen.
    Quietly spoken but articulate.
    Comprehensive. No nonsense. Straight shooter.
    (Pardon the pun)

    • @Man_Films
      @Man_Films 7 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/-uQsZsGiJyY/v-deo.html

  • @chaseontwowheels
    @chaseontwowheels 9 років тому +3

    I need this camera in my life! Great review. Thanks for making such a high quality video.

    • @heyitsablackguy9553
      @heyitsablackguy9553 9 років тому

      ***** It's expensive, but worth it. Lenses alltogether come to around 2,000+ more for panasonic.

    • @PropellerMan1
      @PropellerMan1 9 років тому

      Would be great on the helmet Chase, who need aerodynamism anyway. So mainstream.

  • @curtisjudd
    @curtisjudd 10 років тому +6

    Really nice job on the review Caleb! Loving my GH4 so far but finding some funkiness on skin tones with most looking a little too orange or red. Haven't figured out whether it is the Cinelike D picture picture style but otherwise, quite pleased with that this little cam can do.

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  10 років тому

      I've had the same weird color issues. I think it might be Cinelike D. I'll do some more testing.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd 10 років тому

      ***** Thanks Mark--just shooting some tests this morning and I'm liking the Natural with -2 contrast for skin tones--thanks much!

  • @mobilemedia02
    @mobilemedia02 10 років тому +1

    Thank You! I have read and viewed every GH4 review and this one blows all of them out of the water. It answers almost every question I have regarding the GH4. I really appreciate your time and expertise in your reviews. Look forward to more videos on GH4. Excellent Review

  • @ludi4u
    @ludi4u 10 років тому +1

    One of the best, detailed and well thought dslr tutorials i have ever seen, especially on the gh4. (Speedbooster and canon lens issue-) Content covered, spokes man, editing. A well argument based opinion but still inter-subjective enough to avoid the fanboy feeling.
    Keep it up like this!

  • @pacoreguenga
    @pacoreguenga 4 роки тому +5

    It’s June 2020, after Covid. I lost all my canon equipment to the pawnshop and I’m getting a GH4 tomorrow.

  • @cinemasteve87
    @cinemasteve87 10 років тому

    Caleb, I always look forward to your reviews because they are so well done. This is one of your best reviews because it mentioned almost everything I experienced when shooting on the GH4. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and expertise and I look forward to seeing more great videos from you!

  • @1lifeonearth
    @1lifeonearth 9 років тому +2

    This is one of the most well made videos I've ever seen on UA-cam. Thanks

    • @calebpike6510
      @calebpike6510 9 років тому +1

      ***** Wow, that is quite the complement! Thanks!

  • @stephenbrouillette4541
    @stephenbrouillette4541 5 років тому +7

    Sitting here in 2019 at a Starbucks - my eBay order of a GH4 just got delivered and is waiting at home, but I'm watching this instead of going home and shooting. I am what's wrong with the consumer camera market.

  • @SantiagoGarridoRua
    @SantiagoGarridoRua 10 років тому +1

    the best review i saw for this camera, and i saw a lot. great way of explaining the hardware and user point of view. keep it great man. take care.

  • @alanpow5545
    @alanpow5545 9 років тому +15

    What is the cage rig you have on the camera?

  • @sthalxndr
    @sthalxndr 10 років тому

    Thanks for taking the time out to make this video.

  • @donjohnsmusic3116
    @donjohnsmusic3116 Рік тому

    Huge Panasonic fan way back to the SD days! Shot my entire low budget horror film on the GH2! Still using that little guy! Looking to upgrade to the GH4. Thanks for this awesome review!

  • @frugalfilmmakers
    @frugalfilmmakers 10 років тому

    Welcome to the club. For those of us who were already here we know how wonderful these cameras are. I traded my Canon 3 years ago for Panasonic and have not looked back. I am glad this camera is making converts. I knew it would.

  • @antreasioannou3535
    @antreasioannou3535 7 років тому +1

    God man you got skills on video!!! GOD !! i am looking at all of your vids one by one trying to find a way to do some kind of those intros and those close ups with the red light you are making !! You got some serious skills man well done !!!

  • @TimothyHalleran
    @TimothyHalleran 10 років тому

    By far the best review on this camera... Been watching vids on this camera for weeks and this one provides the most info and explanation of the video and features.

  • @Legen007
    @Legen007 10 років тому

    my only DSLR camera with video is my nikon D5000 but i now need to upgrade and the GH4 seems to me to be the right direction to go in.
    its videos like this one that is making my choices easier to make.
    good job and keep up the good work.

  • @DSLRguide
    @DSLRguide 10 років тому +1

    thanks for putting in the time for a monster review like this Caleb! I'd love to see some more examples of the speed-booster moire, I wasn't aware of that problem. Would you say the rolling shutter is noticeably worse than your 6D?

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  10 років тому

      To be honest, I really didn't notice it. But I'm not much of a whip panner.

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  10 років тому

      ***** I think EOSHD covered that a little somewhere...

    • @DSLRguide
      @DSLRguide 10 років тому

      ***** The trouble with rolling shutter tests is that they aren't very transferrable to 'real-world' uses. If you didn't notice a significant problem, then I'm down with the GH4! (who whip pans anyway..?)

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  10 років тому

      Exactly.

    • @markshirley01
      @markshirley01 9 років тому

      hi is the lens you liked for the engagement video the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

  • @JStieloSoloPhysique1987
    @JStieloSoloPhysique1987 5 років тому +1

    I got the G7 as my first cam back in Feb and I love it!!! Panasonic is a great starter brand

  • @ChannelEmpire
    @ChannelEmpire 10 років тому +2

    Awesome review! Makes me want it even more.

  • @JeremyGallman
    @JeremyGallman 10 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for putting in the time and effort to make this *HUGE* review. I was thinking about this camera... but thought I'd be better off waiting for a Canon competitor. After watching this, I'm about to go and sell most of my Canon gear too! Can't wait to get my hands on this!!!

  • @MurkyWaterMedia13
    @MurkyWaterMedia13 10 років тому

    Thank you so much for this fantastic review, Yourself and Dave Dugdales Review of the GH4 have been some of the best (if not the best) reviews of a DSLR Camera. Both of you have solidified this as my next camera purchase. Thanks, SUBSCRIBED

  • @jdmog
    @jdmog 10 років тому

    great review!....since i started to look up for a camera i was going for a mark 2 cuz budget but i found this treasure and my heart is now on this boat. Thank you Panasonic, and Caleb for the vid!

  • @dawhitecastle
    @dawhitecastle 10 років тому

    Cant wait to see more about the GH4 Caleb! Thank you. I bought this camera but have only shot 1 video with it so far. Been kind of lazy to figure everything out so your guides will help greatly :)

  • @creativehenk
    @creativehenk 10 років тому +1

    It's here! YES! Huge THUMB UP for the hard work put into this, thanks!

  • @Mayankbhattacharya
    @Mayankbhattacharya 10 років тому +1

    #Thatintro #thatthumbnail #sodope Kudos Caleb. Kudos!

  • @TheEditingResource
    @TheEditingResource 10 років тому

    Absolutely loved your review, as expected. You really covered so many significant lesser acknowledged points like bringing back detail from overexposure, EVF value vs Canon options, flip out screen, compactness, speedbooster, voigtlander lenses, etc. . Only thing is I think it would have been nice to mention how pleasing the noise/grain looks at 800 and less (with -5 noise reduction) and that the crop factor is actually 2.3 and not 2.0 in UHD and 4K mode. 2.0 in 1080p

  • @1BigBucks1
    @1BigBucks1 10 років тому

    Really good. I like how you went into detail about the file sizes and SD cards. In the real world it's not all about pretty pictures, it's about details like that. Thanks.

  • @BobLorrimer
    @BobLorrimer 10 років тому

    Thank-you Caleb...a comprehensive review. I had come to much the same conclusion having been eventually overwhelmed by my 7d, the wretched Z finder and the sheer bulk of the lenses. I loved the resulting images but the sheer inconvenience has been eroding my pleasure. So I have sold the lot. The Gh4 will soon be on its way....I already have a Gh2, some other primes and the lovely Voitlander f.95 ... so thanks for the heads up and I will follow your progress.

  • @patrikelmquist8814
    @patrikelmquist8814 10 років тому +1

    Thanks for this review! And all the work you put in...

  • @SotirisBenekos
    @SotirisBenekos 10 років тому +1

    one of the best reviews ever !!! Bravo !

  • @PeglegMediaX
    @PeglegMediaX 10 років тому

    awesome review! Would love to see the next update to have the different picture styles compared.

  • @RomanDeGiuli
    @RomanDeGiuli 10 років тому

    what an effort you put in your videos! Great review, thx a lot!

  • @mattszczepanski5129
    @mattszczepanski5129 10 років тому

    When you mentioned the Metabones SB at 17:48 you said that it 'turns the m4/3 2x crop to an APS-C size sensor (1.62x crop).' From my research it seems that the crop factor is actually closer to that of a Super 35 sensor (1.39x crop).
    2x crop (m4/3) * 0.71x crop (SB) = 1.42x crop (m4/3 with SB)

  • @cuttytwo
    @cuttytwo 10 років тому

    Fantastic and thorough review. I'm a bit late to the GH4 party, but thanks very much for sharing your tests and opinions. I'm also tired of Canon's artificial feature restrictions and the GH4 has me seriously considering selling all my Canon gear. My hesitations are things like low-light performance, shallow DOF, and wide angle framing; and you've addressed all of these in a lot of depth. Great job!

  • @Smurf431
    @Smurf431 2 роки тому

    As old as this video is, it has helped me out a great deal! I am on a fixed income and this is one I have been looking at.....Thank You for taking the time to do this review!

  • @FootprintPhoto
    @FootprintPhoto 9 років тому

    I am mostly a ground and aerial stills photographer and had to buy the GH4 for a gimbal on one of my drones. I use 5dmk3s for everything on the ground - but - once i started to get into the GH4 and buy the panasonic 12-35 and 35-70 lenses i was blown away by how versatile this camera is. I have come into video late in the day but I'm loving shooting video and learning the complexity of the new language plus final cut pro x too. Thanks for a great review of the mostly pros and the low light cons. Like you I'm now considering selling all my canon gear and going the panasonic route. If the GH5 has at least a 20mp sensor I think that will be the break point for me to do this. I took the GH4 on holiday with both lenses and a flash gun and it all fitted into a small bag, try doing that with my L series lenses! I'm now going to check out your other links - Nick

  • @devontalbert2723
    @devontalbert2723 10 років тому

    THX Caleb, You Killed it on this one! can't wait to see other videos on GH4

  • @bignoknow
    @bignoknow 10 років тому +1

    Just ordered mine!! Thanks for the review.

  • @RussellAlboroto
    @RussellAlboroto 10 років тому +1

    Great review! You really covered all the bases.

  • @XReaProductions
    @XReaProductions 10 років тому

    Awesome review! I'm renting the GH4 tomorrow to use on a film shoot this weekend and this helped me so much in getting more acquainted with the camera.

  • @UrbanCraftTv
    @UrbanCraftTv 3 роки тому

    watching this in 2021 and still very useful.

  • @berto1999
    @berto1999 10 років тому

    The best review of Panasonic GH4!

  • @SaleemVFX
    @SaleemVFX 10 років тому

    All reviews should be like this on the internet

  • @apisate
    @apisate 10 років тому

    Great review!!! Especially for the section of lenses options / distance from camera to subject plus depth of field. Love it!!!

  • @nowistimepictures6983
    @nowistimepictures6983 8 років тому

    You are such a great storyteller ! I'm not native speaker but I swear that,on the moments, I feel like one while listening these reviews. Thank you

  • @Bakamanzz
    @Bakamanzz 10 років тому

    Awesome! Thanks Caleb, for the well thought out review covering a lot of subjects.

  • @SethKHughes
    @SethKHughes 8 років тому +2

    Great review. So much solid info here. Thanks for sharing man.

  • @Roshambo3
    @Roshambo3 10 років тому

    Such an amazing review. So extensive. Thanks for the many many many hours that must've been spent on this!

  • @vitocacrypto
    @vitocacrypto 10 років тому +1

    nice review thanks

  • @enriquesinghjr
    @enriquesinghjr 10 років тому

    Best GH4 review on the entire internet.

  • @robinkhoo5470
    @robinkhoo5470 10 років тому

    Excellent review, bro !
    When will your video guide for the GH4 be out ? Can't wait ... keep up the good work, bro !

  • @LuckyBraxton
    @LuckyBraxton 10 років тому

    Hi Caleb, thanks for this.. i was a little apprehensive on this camera. The thing that most attracts me to this little number is the battery life that everyone is raving about and that creamy slow-mo for event work.. I've be getting more wedding gigs and this seems like a no brainer. especially coming from a T3i.. Great review!!!

  • @rodzillarox4882
    @rodzillarox4882 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video! I love my GH4 and will be ordering your course on the camera.

  • @calvideos1
    @calvideos1 9 років тому +1

    Amazing Review
    Just bought the GH4 !!

  • @AgentXRifle
    @AgentXRifle 10 років тому +8

    I own two 60D canon camera and they pay my bills, but I'm about to sell one for a GH4 and invest some cash into 4k. Downscaling the 4k 4:2:0 into 1080p 4:4:4 looks amazing and 96fps is beautiful!

    • @troycambo
      @troycambo 10 років тому

      how do u downscale

    • @247.mp4
      @247.mp4 9 років тому +1

      Troy Nguyen put the 4K file in a program and set the size to 50%

    • @Sam-ht5dk
      @Sam-ht5dk 7 років тому

      No

    • @Man_Films
      @Man_Films 7 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/-uQsZsGiJyY/v-deo.html

  • @MILESTONEStudio
    @MILESTONEStudio 7 років тому

    Thanks to Caleb, I just picked this up. Keep up the fantastic work, my brutha!

  • @AXELHOLM38
    @AXELHOLM38 10 років тому

    Now Im getting a GH4 ;-) Thanks alot Caleb for being so thorough!

  • @ClintBoland
    @ClintBoland 10 років тому

    Fantastic. I'm a canon user and got my GH4 recently. Thanks for this in depth review. Awesome production for this review. Keep up the good work. I'm looking to jump ship from my 5d as well. Blessings!

  • @Proctie1
    @Proctie1 10 років тому

    I'm selling my 5D Mark III and 21mm Zeiss f/2.8 in favor of the GH4 with a couple of Voigtlander lenses. Main reasons are: 96fps, 4K scaled to 1080p, and the overall compactness in terms of battery, sound, display and pure size and weight compared to the MkIII. Thanks for the amazing Review Caleb.

  • @GospelMusicians
    @GospelMusicians 10 років тому

    So the Auto focus works for Video as well?

  • @santosr.vasquez392
    @santosr.vasquez392 10 років тому

    Thank you!!! I learned a lot - trying to decide which camera to buy....this really helped... I'm usually renting but want my own.... keep 'em coming!

  • @mattschouten5061
    @mattschouten5061 10 років тому

    Great review! Just purchased the camera but have been apprehensive about what direction to go with lenses - thanks for the overview. The speedbooster looks like it will be a must. I too am a loyal canon user in the midst of switching gear.

  • @ahira-q8h
    @ahira-q8h 10 років тому

    Great informative review! You have helped me a lot since I got to see your legacy nikon lenses video a few years ago. Thanks!

  • @fisherboom
    @fisherboom 9 років тому

    Did you add the letter box at 22:01 ?
    Cheers !

  • @Nekojitablog
    @Nekojitablog 8 років тому

    Nice review! The best I've seen about GH4! I'm looking a new camera for our vlogs. We are ok with our Sony a5100 but definitively we need a camera with external mic input in order to improve the sound. We have checked the Sony a6300 (no flipping screen) and the GH4, of course. I have some Canon lenses (24-70L f2.8 and 50mm f1.4) and I would like to use them with the Metabones+GH4, but do you think is it ok for vlogging? I mean, can the Canon lenses with Metabones autofocus and stabilize? Or do I loose control of the Canon lenses? Sorry if you talked about it in the video, but my English is really bad and I couldn't understand all the pros/cons of Metabones. Thank you!!

    • @LUPONELLASTEPPA
      @LUPONELLASTEPPA 8 років тому

      According to Yuri Palma ( he use Matabones with Nikon lens), Vlog should be avoided if not an external recorder. He released Rome by bike, best GH4 video so far

  • @patrickanderson1031
    @patrickanderson1031 9 років тому

    Great content. I hate the house music in the cut scenes though. I'm glad you went in depth on the lens options.

  • @specials29
    @specials29 10 років тому

    another superb review caleb! loved it; looks like an incredible camera

    • @camedori1
      @camedori1 10 років тому +1

      Dockers man (Y)

  • @hansbeekhuyzen7770
    @hansbeekhuyzen7770 10 років тому

    Tnx for the review. I've already seen many review but this one answers most of my questions!

  • @RayonWhittaker
    @RayonWhittaker 8 років тому

    Great in-depth and detailed review... Thanks

  • @MichaelWernerMedia
    @MichaelWernerMedia 10 років тому

    Thanks Caleb! Very interesting (and thorough) review.

  • @legosnazzy
    @legosnazzy 8 років тому +1

    The GH4 really seems to be very different compared to the other canon cameras! Great video! Keep it up! Pursue your dreams!

  • @crbnyc
    @crbnyc 9 років тому

    Looking to purchase my first camera, and this video has been such a gift. Thank you so much.

  • @pconacento
    @pconacento 10 років тому

    Awesome review. very nice production and explanations, congratulations for the job! :)

  • @Check-it-out
    @Check-it-out 10 років тому

    Very informative, thx ! Very helpful.
    I agree on the Canon topic. Offloaded all my Canon gear, got good prices and now i feel as light as a feather !

  • @KyleRebar
    @KyleRebar 10 років тому

    The lens / mount / adapter comparisons were super informative. Thanks!

  • @swifstudios
    @swifstudios 10 років тому

    Awesome review! Love my GH4 & 12-35mm. Still hanging on to my C100, it's a beast in low-light.

  • @oddhynnekleiv9430
    @oddhynnekleiv9430 10 років тому

    finished watching the review - thank you so much - think you have pushed me over - to go and get a gh4

  • @borneo4x4
    @borneo4x4 10 років тому

    Excellent review.. in all aspects and with great depth. I have a GH3 and love it. It does all that I want (for a serious enthusiast). The GH3 is a lot cheaper (about $650 less with lens) and does all that the younger sibling can do. For most of us, we do not really need to shoot 4K for good videos.

  • @JWalking
    @JWalking 10 років тому

    Thanks for the review… interesting to hear about the timeline settings when working with 4K and the downscaling etc. as well as the Field of view tests. I certainly agree with your view on the Canon product progression!

  • @Heartisan_Films_Music
    @Heartisan_Films_Music 10 років тому

    Dude! Great review! Thanks for all the details and comparisons.

  • @Samtagri
    @Samtagri 10 років тому

    Outstanding review. Long but informative and gives a good overall feel of the capabilities.
    I'm a Canon shooter and I totally agree with the "I'm sick of the Canon crap". It's like they have meetings and discuss how they will screw with their loyal clients. It's sad. This GH4 looks like an honest little trooper.

  • @janek.kuznik
    @janek.kuznik 10 років тому

    Hey man, that was one thorough examination. Thanks!

  • @CClaudin
    @CClaudin 10 років тому

    Very helpful, Caleb! I'm subscribing. I was especially intrigued that your mic did not go through a pre-amp and it was quite clean, to my ears. I've been reading and watching reviews for weeks that maintain the need for pre-amps and/or double-recording to an audio recorder. Any thoughts to share?

  • @jefgibbons
    @jefgibbons 10 років тому

    Fantastic review Caleb! My biggest issue with it right now is focussing while shooting, and I can't seem to get the menu options right. Is there seriously no way to punch in (to focus) while recording? Thanks for the excellent info!

  • @HoratioBannister
    @HoratioBannister 10 років тому

    Fantastic job. Too me this is the review and content to take you to the next level!. I too have this camera and love it! Your review is excellent. Bravo and well done! I will post a new video tomorrow and give you props. Enjoy your gh4's!

  • @AlwaysAdventuring_GT
    @AlwaysAdventuring_GT 8 років тому

    Fantastic review, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @vingt100
    @vingt100 10 років тому

    25:57
    Are the blue 'lights' produced from the MB Speedbooster? :/

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  10 років тому

      Yes, unfortunately!

    • @vingt100
      @vingt100 10 років тому

      ***** :O...
      Thanks for your fast answer!

  • @StenR
    @StenR 10 років тому

    A great, great in-depth review. Myself I'm not giving up on Canon just yet, instead spending a little time and money on the ML RAW workflow until they shape up...

  • @vintagestereo
    @vintagestereo 10 років тому

    super review, thx

  • @uppon2
    @uppon2 7 років тому

    That sunburn though. @14:45

  • @mschneiderg
    @mschneiderg 10 років тому

    Fantastic review! I am still shooting on a GH2 but will definitely be sticking with Panny when it's time for an upgrade, these features are amazing.

  • @shawnfisher6252
    @shawnfisher6252 10 років тому +1

    Can i just say that i have never seen a review done this well! You are solid man! Very helpful!
    Biggest question: Can i fit my cropped sensor lens that i have for my canon 70D with the speed-booster and have access to the aperture in the GH4?

  • @mmike855
    @mmike855 10 років тому

    Phenomenal review. Thank you for creating this!

  • @endlessitaly21
    @endlessitaly21 10 років тому

    You're making me want one so bad! Great review!

  • @miodice3
    @miodice3 9 років тому +2

    This video was super helpful thank you

    • @dslrvideoshooter
      @dslrvideoshooter  9 років тому

      +miodice3 No problem! Thanks for watching!

    • @LUPONELLASTEPPA
      @LUPONELLASTEPPA 9 років тому

      +DSLR Video Shooter Very interesting video. We were curious because we have just found Rome in 4K by Yuri Palma ( it's on youtube as well) and we hardly believed it was not shot with a Red or Arri. Gh4 can be used in an outstanding way...

  • @JesseWang666
    @JesseWang666 10 років тому

    非常詳細的解說與測試!
    真是太感謝了!!