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Reddit mentions of Panasonic LUMIX G7 4K Mirrorless Camera, with 14-140mm Power O.I.S. Lens, 16 Megapixels, 3 Inch Touch LCD, DMC-G7HK (USA BLACK)
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Panasonic LUMIX G7 4K Mirrorless Camera, with 14-140mm Power O.I.S. Lens, 16 Megapixels, 3 Inch Touch LCD, DMC-G7HK (USA BLACK). Here are the top ones.
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- Superb DSLM image quality without the bulk and weight of traditional DSLRs
- Never miss a photo with three unique 4K Ultra HD Video pause and save 4K Photo Modes
- Fast and precise auto focusing tracks the subject.Focal Length f=14-140mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-280mm). Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm. Aperture range F3.5(Wide) - F5.6(TELE)
- Class-leading, ultra-compact, interchangeable lens and accessory options.Operating temperature:0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F)
- Unwire Your Creativity with integrated Wi-Fi sharing
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 3.39 Inches |
| Length | 4.92 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | June 2015 |
| Weight | 0.9 Pounds |
| Width | 3.03 Inches |
/u/killerpollo23 - the G7 produces great car videos, as seen here:
...but you would need to buy a gimbal or stabilizer to get video this smooth with the G7 or GH4. I am a GH4 shooter, and I love the camera, but it is probably overkill for your budget and what you're trying to do.
Instead, I'd get the [new 4K Panasonic G85 with in-body image stabilization and the 12-60 kit lens for $997.99] (https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-G85MK-Mirrorless-Interchangeable-Megapixel/dp/B01M050N05//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) before I'd get an [$897.99 G7 with the 14-140] (https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-G7HK-Mirrorless-Camera-14-140/dp/B00X409TIC//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20).
This camera is so new, there isn't a lot of handheld car footage, but here is some general handheld video to show you the lack of camera shake:
This is the best still/video interchangeable lens camera you can buy between $900 and $1200, in my view (and [DP Review agrees] (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2016-roundup-interchangeable-lens-cameras-900-1200/12)).
For audio, if you want "crisp" sound, you'll get your mic off the camera and on a boom within 2 to 3 feet of the engine. The least expensive way to do that and record directly to the camera is probably with a [$59 Rode Videomicro] (https://www.amazon.com/Rode-VideoMicro-Compact-Camera-Microphone/dp/B015R0IQGW//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20), a [$99 Rode Micro Boom Pole Pro] (https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Micro-Boompole-Ultra-Lightweight-Modular/dp/B015ZXVACI//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) and [25 feet of cable] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068O3J//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) to run the mic output back to your camera, as seen [in this video from Rode] (https://youtu.be/dfoopvFcY1E).
Hope this is helpful and good luck!
Lumix G7 with the 14-140 lens would definitely make him happy. If you get the 14-42 version, a few accessories would go a long way.
This guy?
That was extremely helpful! Heres what I've got so far.
I'm torn between the G7 with a 12-140mm lens and the G85 with a 12-60mm lens. They are the exact same price (if I get the G7 with 14-42mm it's half the price) But from what I've read and watched, the G85 only seems marginally better and people say it hums whenever its on. Would getting the older G7 that comes with a better lens be a better purchase? (Links
https://smile.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Mirrorless-12-60mm-Megapixels-DMC-G85MK/dp/B01M050N05/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1523850414&sr=1-3&keywords=panasonic+g85
https://smile.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Mirrorless-14-42mm-Megapixels-DMC-G7KK/dp/B00X409TIC/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1523850401&sr=1-3&keywords=panasonic%2Bg7&th=1
G85, then G7) In your opinion, does the newer attributes of the G85 outweigh the much larger range lense of the G7 option? This video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_fjscdhJ0M ) makes the G85 stabilization seem very impressive. But I'm still on the fence, the 140mm capability of the G7 seems like it could remove the need for a long/tight shot lense.
As per the video you linked, I'm looking at getting the rode lavalier that the speaker mentions due to its convenience and price. I also subscribed and will be watching more.
https://smile.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523850906&sr=8-3&keywords=rode+lavalier+microphone
And for room/atmosphere sound I was curious if you use a shotgun mic, or a traditional supercardoid boom mic more often if it is attached above the camera.
If there is any way I could repay you for all the help you've given let me know. You've saved me countless hours of research and hundreds (if not thousands) in mis-bought goods. When I got into recording and mixing I spent weeks researching mics and audio interfaces on forums, reviews, and asking people at my university for their opinion; but the information you have imparted has cut this time significantly in my pursuit of filming. Thank you very much.