Reddit mentions of Panasonic Lumix GH5 4K Digital Camera, 20.3 Megapixel Mirrorless Camera with Digital Live MOS Sensor, 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0, 4K 4:2:2 10-Bit Video, Full-Size HDMI Out, 3.2-Inch LCD, DC-GH5 (Black)

The GH5 outperforms any camera in the sub-$2000 range despite it's small sensor.

/u/SauceGottiOoeww - I am a GH4 shooter who rented the GH5 a few weekends ago, and the GH5 is a much better camera.

When I had to turn it in to the rental house and go back to my "old" GH4, I immediately missed these features:

• 4K/60p
  
  
• 1080/180p
  
  
• in-body stabilization
  
  
• uncropped 4K
  
  
• V-LOG preview (for cameras w V-LOG installed)
  
  
• dual card slots
  
  
• full sized HDMI out
  
  
• the waveform monitor
  
  If budget permits, the [$1997.99 GH5] (https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-LUMIX-Mirrorless-Camera-Body/dp/B01MZ3LQQ5//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) is definitely worth $800 more than a GH4 (even if that [GH4 comes with a free copy of V-LOG] (https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH4-Mirrorless-Recording-DMW-SFU1-VLOG/dp/B01D40CASW//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)).
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck with your decision!

Honestly, the GH5 is an amazing camera for what it is, but there's a lot of other things to consider.

1. You'd probably want to pick up a lens like the 12-35mm f2.8 constant aperture.
   
   
2. If you're doing any of the audio, you'll NEED another audio recorder like a Zoom H4N Pro. Never rely on the built in camera microphones, they're never intended to be good, more just to sync audio after.
   
   
3. Some sort of stabilization would be good too. Tripods are good, but another thing to look at would be a gimbal like a DJI Ronin.
   
   
4. If you're not going to be able to use those lights, you'll need to get more.
   
   All of this stuff is super important, so plan out how you can get the accessories, then determine what camera you get. If not the GH5, definitely consider a G85.

I would recommend you go with the GH5 and a nikon to mft metabones speedbooster. The GH5 has a lot of features that the other cameras you mentioned just don't have that you would want for run n' gun shoots. Rugged splash/freeze/dust proof body, in body image stabilization, dual sd card slots, 4k at 60p, and more. The speedbooster would allow you to use your nikon lenses on the GH5 and get an extra stop of light. This would get you a great camera setup for roughly $2.5k which would allow you to spend the budget on any needed accessories like a monopod and since I do not see that on your list and I would think it would be a very useful addition.

I use the Panasonic GH5 combined with the 12-35mm f2.8 version 2(amazon referral links) almost every day, and especially with that lens and the NEWEST firmware updates the autofocus has been very very usable. I've even been using the eye/face autofocus a lot and finding it pretty damn good!! i think you might be surprised if you try it! Plus you get the dual IS which is steady as hell

Are you outside US? Amazon shows $2k https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ3LQQ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rB5BzbEW3JH50

Edit: remove unnecessary Amazon description

If you want something a bit "time-proof" that won't become irrelevant and last you years right now I'd say the new Lumix GH5 that shoots 4k in camera, a good zoom lens for video, a Rode fuzzy mic, and spend the rest in extra batteries and the biggest, fastest SD cards you can find for cheap. Honestly right now I don't think you could find anything better in budget. You might look into the Sony A7sII but a good lens will run you more than it would for the lumix, battery life is worse. I'd check both setups locally and see what you like best and whatever leaves you some spare budget for the mic/batteries/SDs. And if you manage a cheap chinese LED video light might come in handy too. Hope this helps. :)

• You aren't going to be able to buy all of this gear with $2000-3000.
  
  
• Watch this video. This is the mother of all travel videos.
  
  • This video was shot with a Lumix GH3, a 12-35 f/2.8, a cheap telephoto zoom (14-140 I think?) and a Nocticron 42.5mm. No Ronin, no drone, no IBIS, etc.
    
    
• A Ronin is a hassle to set up, really cumbersome, and not suitable for the run and gun type of style that Kolder and Alveraz make. The closest thing that I can think of which would be run and gun-ish (but you still don't need) is the Zhiyun Crane which goes for around $600.
  
  
• Personally: I see that you have $3000 available, so my first inclination is to say get the GH5 with a 12-35 f/2.8 I (the $600 version). The dual-IS doesn't make a huge difference, the GH5's IBIS is good enough. Then buy a nice Tiffen variable ND filter, step-up ring, maybe one of those Tascam audio recorders for nat sound, and save up for the 35-100 f/2.8.
  
  Broken down:
  
  
• GH5 - $1997.99
  
  
• Lumix 12-35 f/2.8 I - $699
  
  
• Tiffen ND filter - $129.99
  
  
• Step up ring - $9.95
  
  
• Tascam portable audio recorder - $99
  
  
• Total: $2935.93
  
  I will end on this note: You like these videos because they are well shot, well composed, and well edited. I could hand you the best camera system in the world and you're going to make a shitty video if you don't know how to use it. Whereas I could hand a great cinematographer a crappy camera and he'd make something awesome. It's more about what you shoot than what you shoot with. With that in mind, the GH5 is fucking awesome (I just got mine) and it's a great tool to learn on and grow with.

I've been glued to this subreddit since September soaking up all the information possible as the filming process began.



So we shot this with a Lumix GH5 with a 12mm-35mm lens. We had the camera on a JOBY GorillaPod but we couldn't get any sort of tape (Gaff, Duct etc) to get it to stick to the dashboard. So for the front angle we used the legs of the pod and hung it from the rear view mirror and shot the skit upside down. We put the lens on the widest setting and put it on auto focus.



For audio we used a Zoom H4n Pro. We placed it on a little stand resting on the center console on the 120 setting. All audio was captured on the day, none of it is ADR.



The biggest challenge in the edit bay was the fact that some takes we're done when the car was at a red light while some we're in motion. We had a 6 mile loop which we drove over and over and we just ran through the skit multiple times not really paying attention to whether we were moving or stopped. It was 48 minutes of footage cut down to 2:19 of actual skit.



As far as my involvement went, I co-wrote, acted, captured audio and edited the skit. I'm the guy in the blue shirt riding shotgun (Dane) for reference.




Would love any feedback, thoughts, or advice!

I'll try not to write twenty pages but I usually look up or contact the venue just to double check their rules. Some venues, usually smaller ones, don't even require a pass and you can just bring a camera. In my experience tho the venue relies on the artist for a guest/press list.

I usually contact the artist's manager/tour manager - you can usually find that info on their website, facebook or just google it - and I do this 1-3 weeks out from the show. Also good to mention that if they're not the person to contact, if they could point you in the right direction that's great. Usually people will ignore you but I've accidentally contacted a marketing guy or an old manager that put me in touch with the right guy because of that.

You really don't need to say much. A basic template, and it can be even less, would be like:

> hi my name is eirtep. I am a [city]-based [music journalist/photographer whatever]. I am requesting a basic photo pass to [band's] [date] show at the [venue] in [city]. I've shot a number of shows at this location and I'm familiar with the layout and rules. I do not use a flash or lights and only seek access to the photo pit for photo/video.

> [optional sentence or about other relevant bands shot (related to band asking about or the venue or whatever you have + links to these examples, if possible, that they won't bother to look at]

> More examples of my work can be found at [website that they wont look at]

> [optional sentence asking if anyone would like a copy of the finished work in return for the press pass and proper credit - had a few IG and FB posts from this]

> Please let me know if I am contacting the wrong people.

as for #2, it's highly dependent on your budget. Youtube and subs like /r/videography and /r/filmmaking are helpful to learn. considering I shot my first show on a shitty old Canon T2i I think you'll be ok as long as you don't go too cheap. A fast lens, like f1.8 or ideally f1.4 is more important than the camera since it's probably dark in the venue. Plus lenses (usually) stay with you, I've been through multiple camera bodies but I've kept my lenses. I currently shoot on a Pansonic GH5 which is fairly cheap as far as cameras go. It's more of a video camera than a stills one, but I'm a more video-guy so that's fine for me. The Sony A7sii is a low light beast so I could see that being good.

No one's gonna judge you for your shitty camera, you have the pass so ppl assume you're supposed to be there, because you are.

All that being said you can also just shoot at more low key/local act venues to get a feel for shit and to have "examples." Also, once you should like 1 show you can automatically say you've shot like 4 bands because of the openers and shit. It helps you have a blog to say you're working for. Though maybe it's in my head, but I feel i've had better luck just using the word "photo" pass instead of "press." it's the same thing, but maybe they're worried about a bad review/write up? I dno.

hope that helps a bit.

Panasonic GH4 is good because the GH5 just came out so the price dropped (affiliate link):

GH4: https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH4-Mirrorless-Pixi-Starter-Accessories/dp/B011P2OVT2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1494212793&sr=1-3&keywords=panasonic+gh4&linkCode=ll1&tag=firstvictory-20&linkId=e9ab0ab727c547fddbdaf9c995622203

GH5: https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-LUMIX-Mirrorless-Camera-Body/dp/B01MZ3LQQ5/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1494212839&sr=1-1&keywords=panasonic+gh5&linkCode=ll1&tag=firstvictory-20&linkId=424ca275aedff0d2fe8c2786168aae81

Also if you want something smaller and more portable the Canon M5 mirrorless:
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EOS-M5-EF-M-STM/dp/B01LWUQCED/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1494212888&sr=1-3&keywords=canon+mirrorless&linkCode=ll1&tag=firstvictory-20&linkId=365707bbda43d24810828a3042d29492

https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Mirrorless-Camera-Megapixels-DC-GH5KBODY/dp/B01MZ3LQQ5/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1542806343&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=lumix+gh5&psc=1

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1028546-REG/panasonic_dmc_gh4_yagh_lumix_yagh_interface_unit.html

Top link is the GH5 4k camera, bottom link is a massive interface unit that has dual XLR inputs, SDI and HDMI outputs, and mounts to rails.

It's not full frame (only M4/3) but you can pick this up brand new with lens of your choice for under $3000

*The YAGH unit says it's for GH4, but is compatible with GH5