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Reddit mentions of Panasonic LUMIX G85MK 4K Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Kit, 12-60mm Lens, Lexar U3 64GB Memory Card, 2 Spare Batteries, Charger, Bag and Accessory Bundle
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Reddit mentions: 7
We found 7 Reddit mentions of Panasonic LUMIX G85MK 4K Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Kit, 12-60mm Lens, Lexar U3 64GB Memory Card, 2 Spare Batteries, Charger, Bag and Accessory Bundle. Here are the top ones.
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- Less bulky than a DSLR, the LUMIX G85 is the compact 4K video-enabled Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless (DSLM) camera with true-to-life photo image quality.
- Class leading 5-axis body stabilization that when mated to LUMIX 2-axis optically stabilized lenses for a “Dual IS” effect.
- 4K Video recording at 30p/24p 100 Mbps plus a 3.5mm port for external microphones. (Full HD 60p 28Mbps)
- Weather sealed splash proof and dustproof, rugged enough to withstand even the most challenging environments.
- FREE Panasonic TRIPLE YOUR WARRANTY Bonus Offer, extends your 1 year warranty to 3 years -- Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G85MK RITZ CAMERA BUNDLE INCLUDES 13 ITEMS -- ALL BRAND NEW ITEMS WITH ALL MANUFACTURER-SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES + FULL USA WARRANTIES
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The camera you need to get is the Panasonic G85 with Rode VideoMicro for $799.99. The microphone is basically free, that kit I linked is the same price as just the base camera. Or you can get a kit with SD cards and a case if you prefer that.
As long as you're in the States and not EU, that camera has an unlimited recording time. Panasonic cameras also won't overheat on you.
Other features you should know about:
I understand you didn't have a great experience with your previous Panasonic camcorder, but this is a much higher end camera, so they're not really comparable.
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/u/ChickenMcDerps - with a $1000 budget to get started, I would avoid both DSLRs and camcorders.
A $1000 camcorder will have a relatively small sensor and won't give you much control over depth of field for creative expression - and a $1000 DSLR will lack in-body stabilization and be limited to 1080p resolution (plus, its viewfinder will be blocked by the reflex mirror in video mode).
Instead, for weddings and short films, I recommend an interchangeable lens DSLM (where the "M" stands for mirrorless) such as the [$997.99 4K Panasonic G85 (with a free 64 GB SD card)] (https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Mirrorless-Interchangeable-Camera-Kit/dp/B01MXHN32J//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20).
In addition to high resolution 4K recording, this camera has in-body image stabilization, focus peaking, zebras for exposure control, a built-in intervalometer for time lapse, a 60 fps frame rate at full HD, unlimited continuous recording (no 30 minute limit) and a viewfinder that actually works while you're recording video.
Canon DSLRs in this price range have none of these features straight out of the box.
Here is the image quality the G85 can produce at 4K and 1080p resolution (on YouTube, please watch at 2160p - and on Vimeo at 4K):
Wedding
Short Film
General
It's a very good 1080p handheld video camera as well:
Plus, it's a capable still camera, as seen [here] (https://youtu.be/eDQJzln8-5M).
In my view, this is the best large sensor, handheld, interchangeable lens camera you can buy below $1000.
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your career shift!
I'd go for a G7 or a G85. Do you need to buy a mic etc too, or you already got one? Amazon referral links included
For less messy amazon links you can extract the part after "/dp/" in
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Mirrorless-Interchangeable-Camera-Kit/dp/B01MXHN32J//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20
and make it:
https://amzn.com/B01MXHN32J/
Or via smile link:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MXHN32J/
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I got the G85(MK) abt... a week after I posted this https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXHN32J/.
The 4k is nice indeed without any memory restriction, just haven't got a big chance to use it yet until November.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MXHN32J/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496696973&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=panasonic+G85&dpPl=1&dpID=61UKqLZwCnL&ref=plSrch
Thoughts on this deal?
Does anyone know when the g85 will be updated? Would it be wise to wait a little while?
Ah,
Well considering they sell for 699$ with the kit lens, memory cards, etc...
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Mirrorless-Interchangeable-Camera-Kit/dp/B01MXHN32J/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Panasonic+G85&qid=1569769741&sr=8-4
I'm not too sure how much more I'm willing to spend. Might just pick up an A6400 instead myself lol