Panasonic GH4 Hands-On Field Test

The YAGH XLR module was the last time that Panasonic listened to Jordan :D

The Canon 1D-C of 2012 was oriented more to videography but it was very expensive. However the Panasonic GH4 was a the first affordable photo camera that was oriented to 4K videography. Actually this move of Panasonic saved the micro 4/3 mount.

I realize this is nearly four years old, but I'm a cheapskate who buys used stuff. How big of an issue is the crop factor for 4K? Now that you have the GH5, do you notice a significant difference?

Good video. Except, not one part of this video showed Motion, Everything was still video. What's up.?

What kind of lenses were used in all of the Panasonic gh4 reviews?

Hi Chris and Jordan im going to buy this camera and i need to know which lenses to buy. what native lens do you recommend for gh4? thanks!

Love your videos! Curious, what tripod, slider and lights were you using? Love to see links from your store:)

I'm thinking about upgrading from my Canon 7D to this so I'm kind of more interested in the still side of this camera, but the 4k video capabilities is obviously an amazing feature. Great review.

woah that closing music. annoyingly loud or what?

I've been doing a little bit of research over the past few days and I love the gh4 so much and I think I am gonna get it... the only thing I'm concerned about is the autofocus, it isn't that great but image quality is impressive...

So proud of you,guys...
You're the best.......and it's always a pleasure watching you
Keep the good work

I can't believe that 'Why Electric Drums Won't Get You Laid' didn't win an Oscar. It was epic! LOL

What lens are you using in this video?

Panasonic was watching you! :)

well done guys...thank you

Does anyone know if you throw on a olympus lens (like the 40-150 f/2.8) on the gh4 will the auto focus (especially in continual)  will slow down dramatically because it doesn't use the focus from out of focus or whatever it's called?

The Slippers segment was a great addition lol.  

Why are your videos usually so overexposed?

Is that how you pronounce "bokeh"? huh. I always said "Bokuh" like "polka".

Good review guys but I would like to see movement panning the camera in 4k as I have previously tried videoing horses galloping around a yard with a sont FDR-AX 100 4k video camera and the background was all jittery ?
No Image stabiliser  definatly would not buy a camera for video without a stabilisr

what lens would be best to get a full frame shot with Auto focus, All of the lenses I have crop the shot i need. Also compared to canon lenses why do the panasonic lenses allow less light into the lens

What lens would you recommend for shooting a kids hockey game at an indoor rink?

I like the giant brick idea  Is there a product number or name for it?
  

Could someone please explain what exactly is bit rate and how does it affect image quality? It's the one camera detail that I could never quite understand.

Do you have any recommendations about which lenses to use?

I'd do him anyway.

wich lens is used?

The placement of the headphone jack unfortunately makes this great camera a deal breaker for me. For run and gun shooting while monitoring audio on board it makes the swivel LCD useless if it blocks its free range of movement like that. Do you know of any workarounds? A head phone jack that might be flush with the sidewall of the camera? Thanks.

...and what tripod slider would you recommend?

Which lens did you use for this video?

Gh4 vs C100 ( both with external recorder) which one win? 

Thinks for the great points! What is a good lens for this camera for shooting video?

Great video thanks for sharing, question have you guys had any errors to the SD cards? I had a GH-1 hacked and was using a class 10 SD card given it was hacked but I'm concerned about the stability on a long capture say like a wedding or an interview without getting an error and loosing footage. Whats the longest capture you guys have done?

Great video... I subbed.

This is a fantastic video! Great job.

Think I'll stick with my Blackmagic 4K camera !

Im saving up for a good 4K Camera i was thinking on getting this or the Sony a7s for film and photography so i have options i know sony cant record 4k internally so yeah can someone help whos a pro? and whats the difference of Full Frame and Micro Four thirds that the GH4 has?
 and if i get the GH4 i see it doesnt come with a lens so what would anyone recommend that  is weather sealed?

Love your reviews you guys rock!

Wondering if anyone can help answer a few questions. We are currently in pre-pod for a TV series and deciding on a third camera - the FS700 or GH4 for some B-roll and also some high frame rates are in the decision mix.
As its for TV a decision on 25progressive or 50interlaced is yet to be made. I know you have used (and perhaps some subscribers) both camera's and may be able to answer a couple of unknowns.

1) Internally they are both 4:2:0. I know the FS700 internal codex 28mbs AVCHD sounds weak but editors/graders argue it holds up better than expected compared to many DSLR higher intra rates of 50mbs or above etc. Do you know what the comparative image quality internally of 1080 either p or i is between the GH4 and FS700. I know the low light and dynamic range of the FS700 is very good especially with S-log2 in now included.

2) I've heard a rumour (unconfirmed) that the GH4 at 96fps is not as sharp as at 25fps and perhaps therefore the FS700 looks better at higher rates i.e 100fps.
  
3) Externally we need 1080, 4:2:2. both camera's can output this but...
Expensive options (eg; 7Q or the bulky Sony 4k unit) sap budget from other gear inventory and we have ruled them out. Are there other recorders which can still capture the high frames needed externally. We are waiting for a reply from 'Atmos' to hopefully answer the FS700 mystery as there seems to be confusion as to the ability to capture FS700 at high frame rates on a external recorders in progressive or interlaced. Also I'm still not sure if the GH4 outputs 4:2:2 and 96fps to an external recorder without having to use the YAGHG brick (another budget spend we wish to avoid) and what brand this maybe. 

If anyone can shed some light or link to info - that would be awesome. We have a month before shooting kicks off and time is ticking with a mill decisions :) Chur.

In your still tests it seems that the polarizer was on the lens. Is it so? If so, it means that the focus is really good as many contrast detect cams struggle with AF through a polarizer or at high F numbers

How long can you record 1080p 60 fps? I am basically asking if there is a recording time cap? I have  a 128 GB Extreme SD card, so storage space is not a concern. 

Awesome review guys, thanks! I'm definitely thinking about upgrading from my Canon 60D pretty soon here and I'm definitely wanting to move up to 4K. I'm still a little skeptical on the speed boosters/m43 to Canon EF mount but I need to do more research.

interesting word for "slipers". nice video. for videographers...

nice video. thumbsup

dudes hair is out of control..