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Reddit mentions of PANASONIC LUMIX GH4 Body 4K Mirrorless Camera, 16 Megapixels, 3 Inch Touch LCD, DMC-GH4KBODY (USA Black)
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We found 17 Reddit mentions of PANASONIC LUMIX GH4 Body 4K Mirrorless Camera, 16 Megapixels, 3 Inch Touch LCD, DMC-GH4KBODY (USA Black). Here are the top ones.
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Professional photo performance with exceptional moiré suppressionOperating temperature:0 degree to 40 degree (32 degree F to 104 degree F); 4K 24p cinematic video (4096x2160), plus 4K 3840x2160 30p/24pHigh speed 49 area auto focusing in photo or video, perfect for hybrid photographyDurable magnesium alloy body and exceptional shutter life meets the demands of professional use
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 3.66 Inches |
Length | 5.24 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | April 2014 |
Size | full-size |
Weight | 1.23 Pounds |
Width | 3.31 Inches |
Hi /u/BranFlake5 - Good question. In my view, the principal reason is price.
That said, the GH4 has a few other advantages over the A7s besides price and internal 4K:
The [$2498 A7s] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JIWXTXG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00JIWXTXG&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) is a fabulous camera - but I am very happy that I bought the [$1698 GH4] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9GYG8O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00I9GYG8O&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) and was able to keep the extra $800 in my pocket.
Best,
Bill
I agree with /u/indieforge. All you'll get out of the 70D is video autofocus and a 30 minute continuous recording limit. The video image quality is the same.
It is just as susceptible to moire, for example, as first generation Canon DSLRs, as seen in this side by side with the 60D:
http://vimeo.com/73429088
You might be better off saving up another $800 for a [7D Mark II] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NEWZDRG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NEWZDRG&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Link] (fast video autofocus, moire resistant, 1080/60p, headphone jack - 30 minutes of continuous recording)
If you want to spend less and get more for your money, you might consider switching to a [$1500 GH4 mirrorless] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9GYG8O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00I9GYG8O&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Link] (moire resistant - headphone jack - 4K resolution - hours of continuous recording - 1080/96p - focus peaking - no need for an external viewfinder or EVF - $31 manual adapter for your Canon EF lenses [but not EF-S]).
Here is what this camera can do:
Documentary
http://vimeo.com/110605931
http://vimeo.com/102924266
Travel
http://vimeo.com/99041955
http://vimeo.com/99523009
96fps Slow Motion
http://vimeo.com/100955334
http://vimeo.com/97096167
Music Video
http://vimeo.com/98759306
You'll find many more examples of what the GH4 can do in the ["GH4K" group] (https://vimeo.com/groups/gh4k) I moderate over on Vimeo.
I own this camera and can recommend it without reservation.
Hope this is helpful!
HCR
Shane Carruth's "Upstream Color" was shot with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 DSLR camera. A bit more expensive that most phones, and way cheaper than a professional rig, so it'd be a good compromise IMO.
The movie looks great. I'd say that the right gear, in the right hands, is very capable.
/u/stylwen - I started with Nikon and Canon DSLRs and would avoid both for video in 2017.
Below $1000, Nikon DSLRs lack:
Below $1000, Canon DSLRs lack:
Newer Canon cameras are not much better. Here is a side-by-side between the Canon 60D and 70D:
Instead of a Canon or Nikon DSLR, I recommend the [$997.99 (on sale) Panasonic GH4 DLSM] (https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH4KBODY-Mirrorless-Cinematic-Camera/dp/B00I9GYG8O//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20).
Much better than any DSLR in this price range, this camera has a viewfinder that actually works while you're recording video (the DSLR viewfinders are blocked by their reflex mirrors). It also has a headphone jack for monitoring your audio. Sub-$1000 DSLRs don't have headphone jacks.
It can also record for hours continuously if you're shooting an event or concert and you want the camera to keep rolling for more than half an hour (DSLRs stop recording after half an hour and have to be restarted).
In addition, the GH4's maximum video resolution is 4096x2160p resolution (4 times the resolution of a comparably priced DSLR).
It can also record at up to 96 fps for smooth slow motion at 1080p (sub-$1000 Canon DSLRs are limited to 30 fps).
The GH4 is also far less susceptible to moire.
Here is the image quality the GH4 can produce:
Narrative
Travel
Documentary
Music Video
Slow Motion
It's a pretty good still camera too: https://www.flickr.com/groups/gh4/pool/
And with the [$97.99 V-Log upgrade] (http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60286/51926/1036?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2FIPCVL.html), you can get extended dynamic range from this camera. GH4 shooters are already getting great results with it:
In addition, V-Log gives the GH4 much better low light performance than with the
original firmware. It can now get clean results up to ISO 5000, as seen here:
There are many more examples in the [GH4/GH5 group] (https://vimeo.com/groups/gh4k) I moderate over on Vimeo.
In my view, this is the best still/video camera body you can buy in your price range.
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your decision!
It's fine. DSLRs are extremely high quality and are designed for being able to do streaming if that's what you want to use it for. Lots of big streamers use them when they run out of available webcam upgrades.
Edit: Turns out it depends on the individual camera. A "Canon DSLR" which is what most people think of when they hear "DSLR", is not designed for lengthy video recording. Other DSLR cameras which use the same kind of technologies are designed with those tolerances in mind and can be used for streaming. Here's an example: https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Mirrorless-Camera-Megapixels-DMC-GH4KBODY/dp/B00I9GYG8O
For around 5k, I'd buy:
Sachtler Flowtech 75 sticks, C100 camera, 24-105 lens, and MKE600 Microphone. The c100 is aging but it is more than sufficient for journalism (and built like a tank). The C100 is on sale at B&H for $1700 today.
For 2.5kish budget, I'd probably get Davis & Sanford Tripod, GH4, Lumix 12-35, Variable ND filter, and MKE600 Microphone
It is this camera made by Panasonic.
> Panasonic GH4
Holy crap.
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH4KBODY-16-05MP-Mirrorless-Cinematic/dp/B00I9GYG8O
Anyone have $1,700 I can borrow? I'll pay you back next week, promise.
The shoe camera is just a cheap point and shoot (cheap as in ~$400). The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Although I blurred the background since I had a personal e-mail account opened on the screen and my name was on there. So that post-effect Photoshop blur might make it look nicer because that is causing a possible faux Depth of Field look.
The main photo was taken in studio with a Canon EOS 70D ~$1000 for the body alone. Coworker took the photo as it's a camera for work. Although I do a lot of video, etc. in my free time as well. I'm likely buying the Panasonic GH3 soon.
As a Youtuber who's invested in the wrong gear before the right gear, here's a quality list that I've found works for my needs and will likely be great for you.
Camera
Panasonic GH4: This is a great camera that shoots 4K. If you are shoot in 4K, downscale to 1080p, you have the option to reframe and zoom into a closer shot without losing quality. It has a flip out screen so you can see yourself, focus peaking to show you on screen if you're in focus, and can record longer clips (in select modes) than the Canon T3i to make syncing easier. This camera is also great for when you want to deliver in 4K one day.
$1699
AC Power adapter: No worrying about batteries for the indoor shooting. $20
Lens
Panasonic 12-35mm: Versatile lens that gives you great range. $1000
14-42 kit lens: Cheaper alternative. $120
Audio
Zoom H4N: Great recorder for your mics. Monitor each mic's level independently. $250
Rode NTG-2: Shotgun mic. $270
Sennheiser Wireless Lav: Expensive, but great quality. $640
Audio Technica ATR-3350s: Cheap corded lavs with long wires. $30
You'll need one long XLR cable, a light stand to use for the boom, and some kind of shotgun mic shock mount. $60 for all.
Lighting
3-light softbox kit: Great kit, been using it for a year with no issues. I don't use the over head light, as I don't have the space. I can use the light stand to boom or for another light. $170
Neewer CN-160: Small LED light to help light certain situations or to use as a hair light. $30
Tripod
Manfrotto Tripod w/Fluid Head: Great set up, worth the investment, but there are cheaper alternatives. $350
Memory Card
64GB Sandisk Extreme Pro: Great card which will allow for smooth 4K recording. $100
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If you have any questions about any of this gear, let me know and good luck with everything!
Isn't that much lower end?
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH4KBODY-16-05MP-Mirrorless-Cinematic/dp/B00I9GYG8O
Thanks again, HybridCamRev.
Yeah, I suppose the difference between a $1k camera vs a $30k+ camera is quite substantial. I think you've convinvced me for the GH4, and it would be a much easier transition (given I still have to figure out how to tinker around with V-Log settings)
So you're saying get the GH4 with V-LOG. So not all GH4's have V-LOG built in? For example, the one on Amazon doesn't have V-LOG? And V-LOG is better to use over the Cinelike D that the GH4 has?
Really? I checked amazon http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH4KBODY-Mirrorless-Cinematic-Camera/dp/B00I9GYG8O
It's selling for $1497 new and starting at $1025 used
I have video gear for nikon, canon, blackmagic and panasonic lumix. And if i had to choose only one dslr camera, then I would choose the panasonic lumix gh4 with an adapter to ef-mount. The GH4 can shoot up to 96fps at 1080p! and it can also shoot 4K footage!
The gh4 is on sale right now at amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-GH4KBODY-16-05MP-Mirrorless-Cinematic/dp/B00I9GYG8O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418922267&sr=8-1&keywords=gh4
Honestly, for the price, look into mirrorless cameras like the current Sony alpha series or Panasonic lumix. They’re great cameras, I’ll link a few in a minute here.
Brands like Rokinon make fairly affordable lenses too.
Edit:
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Seconding what the other commenter said about buying used. I have a Sony A7s ii that I picked up used for just under a grand and it’s been a great camera for both video and photo purposes. Saving up for a Panasonic GH5s next.
Just make sure you research the the camera best suited for what you’d like to do (video, photography) and make sure the lenses you get fit your camera body or you have an adapter (Sony uses E mount lenses and the Lumix cameras take G or micro 4/3s, for example). Get the right speed SD card (if you get a 4k camera - the write speed should preferably be higher than 95mbps) and figure out the kind of lenses best suited to you (zoom lenses are versatile, but prime lenses tend to have better aperture ranges and depth of field).
There are also tons of blogs and videos that can explain everything you need to know.
This is a very good recorder and can go up to 4K- LUMIX
Ha totally! I'm probably as full of myself as much as I hate myself. But let me give you the rundown and go in detail:
First - I saw the caption. I stand by what I said about it. Language, man, it's nuanced and important. At first I was certain the piece wasn't yours, especially because it's pretty good.
So - I reverse-imaged your artwork. I glanced through a bunch of deleted reddit threads without any leads until I saw the booty blog. OH SNAP! It's ON now, bitch (was the mentality that motivated me). I went back to the threads, saw the accusations of you being racist, and really flipped my shit. That's the kind of hypocrisy that goes far deeper than race or prejudice. I had to really hit home and hit deep with what I say.
My fury was fierce yet the trail was running cold... At this point all I know is the blog I saw, the post in /r/blackladies, your initials and that you moved to Tampa... Until I saw your web links in the lower left corner of your piece. Again, man - language! The art of? /u/comradepyro said it best - > Bit of an ego there, mate. Anyway, that's how I see your portfolio, CV, etc. It was kind of a thrill, I've never felt like a private eye before! I'm also shocked at how much I found out... Please take this as a wake up call on online privacy! I'm actually a bit freaked out. I've never just "Googled" someone so extensively. Be really careful with any bits of info. I can PM you the details of what else I found if you want.
/u/HarlequinForestFairy said that I "hate you so much" - you pissed me off; there's a difference. And you continue to do it! The way you use language is political - not in terms of Republican/Democrat but in the context of Slavoj Zizek's Violence. I generally agree with you but I'm irritated by the way you say it.
> A person does not truly value their humanity until they experience it being taken away from them.
Totally. Please read Violence though and think about the word "humanity". Selfishness - yeah. By the way, did you know that our species can be traced back to the first hominoid that did not abandon its sick and elderly? Suffering - mmmhhmmm. Kafka, Nietzsche, Van Gogh, so on and so on. Suffering is an odd thing for sure. Is David Foster Wallace less of a writer because his suffering was mental and emotional? See what I mean? "Dehumanization" is one bitch of a word.
I've had a pretty comfortable life. Off the top of my head, I probably experienced 5 "tragedies" (more like first-world problems).
Lol. Boohoo. I'm a lucky fuck but the sad lil' ENFP within doesn't appreciate it enough and likes to bitch instead. But you sort of proved my point right there and then...
TL;DR: I'm not hating on your art so don't feel the need to defend it. I'm criticizing your self-importance.
Anyway,
Good luck.