Panasonic cameras have always been viewed sideways compared to full frames, but the user really evaluates all the fantastic possibilities that this camera offers us. Next, in our article, we will analyze this situation and provide all the details of the DSLM camera.
Panasonic GH4 for video
Without a doubt, when we talk about the Panasonic GH4, we are facing a camera with high-end features. When Panasonic announced its sale, it was the first camera to record in 4K internally. The DSLM camera allows us to record (Cine 4K at 4096×2160 / 24 fps and QFHD 4K 3840×2160 / 30 fps) in Mp4 or Mov formats. The European version imposes a limit of half an hour, but the version outside the EU has no recording limit, an extra that gives versatility to the camera for other types of work such as: event recording – conferences – etc.
Continuing to highlight the virtues of the camera, one cannot overlook that it can record at 96 fps in FULL HD, achieving a very interesting slow motion, it features an HDMI 4:2:2 output in both 4K and Full HD, and for recordings, we have unique functions such as: Peaking Focus – Zebra – 1KHz Test Tone – Color Bars. Complementing all this, what I always emphasize in every post essential for those who make videos is the tilting screen that will allow us to record from various angles.
Main features of Panasonic GH4
- 16.05 Mp live CMOS digital sensor
- 4K2K recording
- Sensor size: 17.3 mm x 13 mm
- MP4 - MOV recording: 100Mbps - 200Mbps
- WIFI
- Contrast autofocus
- Tilting screen: Peaking focus - Zebra - Color bars - 1KHz Tone
- Cinelike D - Cinelike V - Vlog
- HDMI 4:2:2 10 bit 4K - Full HD output
Panasonic GH4R Update
The Panasonic GH4R update offers among its new features the color profile V-Log L, which provides an increase in dynamic range of 12 stops. With the new color profile, very professional color corrections can be made, allowing the image to resemble the profile used in CINEON cinema. Panasonic, always thinking of the videographer, further intensified its focus on 4K technology by adding unlimited recording time.
Conclusions and recommendations
When we talk about Panasonic DSLRs for video recording, we are talking about the most complete cameras on the market for providing ideal features for videographers. Why do we say this? Because cameras labeled as "high-end" often lack the versatility in formats, tilting screens with helpful functions like peaking focus, and a high bitrate that ranges between 100Mbps - 200Mbps.
It is true that with a smaller sensor, we won't have as much ease in achieving blur as with a full frame, but on the contrary, if we have recordings where we need long-distance lenses, the crop factor of that sensor will make it easier with optics like 70mm - 85mm or 100mm. (Such situations can occur in recordings of sporting events - conferences - social events - etc). As we always say, there is no perfect camera, but there is one that will meet our needs. And to conclude, let’s not forget the price, which ranges between 1200 - 1400, something that is helpful if we need to invest in lenses.
Lastly, since it's a camera with a small sensor, if we are looking to have high ISO options because we are recording in dark places, it cannot be compared, for example, with the Sony a7s because the ISO levels should not exceed 3200 as noise starts to become noticeable. This is something to consider if we often do recordings in dark places, and to purchase fast lenses of 2.8 or lower for indoors.
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