Photo Joseph has another take on the Panasonic GH5’s AF system that is worth a look.
Which lead to a video where he called out Max Yuryev’s Panasonic GH5 AF video kind of bluntly.
Max Yuryev responded with nothing but class and really extended his hand.
Which then lead to a one on one between Photo Joseph and Max Yuryev… and a team up to come.
Panasonic GH5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic GH5 Film Maker Kit: B&H Photo
Nokishita spotted the Olympus IM006 that is one of two Olympus products coming soon. One is believed to be the Olympus E-M10 Mark III while the other might be the TG – 5.
Max Yuryev covered a lot of camera systems over a short period of time on Youtube, but apparently the AF performance from the Panasonic GH5 was bad enough in his last video that he was compelled to make this 30 minute video to prove a point. The Panasonic GH5 sucks at autofocus… and I think that’s perfectly fine.
Most videographers that are going to fully utilize this camera will use manual cinema lenses designed for superior video performance. The Panasonic GH5 isn’t necessarily designed to be an entry level/enthusiast camera. Professional video cameras do not have amazing autofocus and the GH5 is up there with the best of them.
Of course consumers will ultimately decided if the GH5’s AF performance is acceptable, but it’s not affecting early sales yet. If it does affect sales then maybe Panasonic will correct AF via a firmware update similar to how Fujifilm has in the past, but time will tell.
The Panasonic GH5 DMW-XLR1 isn’t for everyone, but it’s ability to record at 96KHz/24-bit and provide phantom power for XLR is unmatched. The DMW-XLR1 is a little over kill for sites like youtube, but it is perfect for aspiring film and documentary makers.
Panasonic GH5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic GH5 Film Maker Kit: B&H Photo
Panasonic DMW-XLR1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Some new Panasonic GH5 reviews and impressions since the the GH5 stock was replenished. Hopefully everyone is enjoying their new cameras. I can’t wait to see what the firmware update adds to this already great video camera.
Panasonic GH5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HIQ5KW7QsM