Q: I'm new to shooting with dslr & need a recommended lens for the gh5. range is <$1000. what's your go-to lens for most of everything?

I will be using the Olympus F2.8, 12-40mm lens, I really like this lens because it covers wide to telephoto, since its a zoom lens. Another really great aspect is that it has a constant 2.8 aperture, meaning that if you use it at 40mm or at 12mm the amount of light coming through the lens is the same. Lastly what is important to me is that since micro four thirds cameras are half the sensor to the standard 35mm sensor, the larger the aperture the more shallow depth of field is possible (which is really the downfall of a smaller sensor)...... Another possibility is the Panasonic 12-60mm f2.8-4 which is what this camera is being marketed with, and is a good option but in another way. The Panasonic comes with image stabilization that is suppose to pair well with the Panasonic GH5 bodys in camera stabilization which is a plus, but at the same time it's not a constant aperture. This means that when you zoom in, the light coming in through your lens will decrease, which is truly annoying especially for video work. But another plus is that its zooming capabilities extend to 60mm, or 120mm compared to a 35mm sensor, and this is an extremely versatile range to have available. Overall they both have some pros and some cons, but the Olympus might be cheaper especially if its used since its its been out a couple of years, and the Panasonic is just now being released. Hope this helps.

Q: I've had my gh5 since it came out, the only problem i have is that it overheats. and i'm wondering why, do i have a defective camera?

Yes. Definitely something is wrong. I have run mine for literally 3 hours non-stop recording drag racing with the cameras (I have 3 Gh5s) on tripods in the sun. I have never had one overheat after several hundred hours accumulated over the years. The only thing I have had happened is the sun shining on the screen got it so hot it turned black, but comes right back if you flip the screen so its in the shade

Q: I'm getting a green light on my charger when i insert my exhausted battery. is this normal? or do i need to exchange my charger?

Green light means it is charging, when the light turns off, it is charged. Not a very intuitive design.

Question 1

can u shoot video in a raw format?

Accepted Answer

The GH5 does not record RAW video, but 4:2:2 10bit internally & using the VLOG-L picture profile can get you a similar dynamic range. You can also output to an external recorder, like a Ninja, Assassin or Odyssey to record in Apple Prores to get similar flexibility as RAW video. Every other amazing feature makes up for the fact that it does not shoot in RAW. Voted the best indie filmmaking camera of 2017.

Question 2

I'm new to shooting with dslr & need a recommended lens for the gh5.  range is <$1000.  what's your go-to lens for most of everything?

Accepted Answer

I will be using the Olympus F2.8, 12-40mm lens, I really like this lens because it covers wide to telephoto, since its a zoom lens. Another really great aspect is that it has a constant 2.8 aperture, meaning that if you use it at 40mm or at 12mm the amount of light coming through the lens is the same. Lastly what is important to me is that since micro four thirds cameras are half the sensor to the standard 35mm sensor, the larger the aperture the more shallow depth of field is possible (which is really the downfall of a smaller sensor)...... Another possibility is the Panasonic 12-60mm f2.8-4 which is what this camera is being marketed with, and is a good option but in another way. The Panasonic comes with image stabilization that is suppose to pair well with the Panasonic GH5 bodys in camera stabilization which is a plus, but at the same time it's not a constant aperture. This means that when you zoom in, the light coming in through your lens will decrease, which is truly annoying especially for video work. But another plus is that its zooming capabilities extend to 60mm, or 120mm compared to a 35mm sensor, and this is an extremely versatile range to have available. Overall they both have some pros and some cons, but the Olympus might be cheaper especially if its used since its its been out a couple of years, and the Panasonic is just now being released. Hope this helps.

Question 3

I've had my gh5 since it came out, the only problem i have is that it overheats. and i'm wondering why, do i have a defective camera?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Definitely something is wrong.  I have run mine for literally 3 hours non-stop recording drag racing with the cameras (I have 3 Gh5s) on tripods in the sun.  I have never had one overheat after several hundred hours accumulated over the years.  The only thing I have had happened is the sun shining on the screen got it so hot it turned black, but comes right back if you flip the screen so its in the shade

Question 4

I'm getting a green light on my charger when i insert my exhausted battery. is this normal? or do i need to exchange my charger?

Accepted Answer

Green light means it is charging, when the light turns off, it is charged. Not a very intuitive design.

ASIN	B073X756P6
Age Range Description	Adult
Aperture modes	F2.8
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Auto Focus Technology	Eye Detection
Autofocus Points	225
Best Sellers Rank	#206,032 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #574 in Mirrorless Cameras
Bit Depth	10 Bit
Brand	Panasonic
Built-In Media	Battery Charger (AC Cable included), Battery Pack, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, Eye Cup, Flash Syncro Socket Cap, Cover for the Battery Grip Connector, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Cable Holder, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap* *Included with DC-GH5L kit, DC-GH5A kit and DC-GH5M kit.
Camera Flash	Hotshoe
Camera Lens	interchangeable
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Micro Four Thirds
Compatible Flash Memory Type	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Compatible Mountings	Micro Four Thirds
Connectivity Technology	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac * 5GHz Wi-Fi is not available in some countries. \| Bluetooth v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))
Continuous Shooting	60 frames_per_second
Crop Mode	Micro Four Thirds
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (75)
Digital Scene Transition	False
Digital Zoom	4 x
Display Fixture Type	Articulating
Display Maximum Resolution	1920 x 1080
Display Resolution Maximum	1620K
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	1620K
Effective Still Resolution	20.3 mp
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Exposure Control	aperture-priority, manual-and-automatic, shutter-speed-priority
File Format	JPEG, Raw
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	UHS-I
Flash Memory Speed Class	UHS-I U3 or higher
Flash Memory Type	SDXC
Flash Memory UHS Speed Class	UHS-I U3
Flash Memory Video Speed Class	U3
Flash Modes	Automatic, Red Eye Reduction
Flash Sync Speed	1/250 Second
Focal Length Description	12 to 60mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 120mm)
Focus Features	Autofocus with Eye Detection
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S)
Focus Type	Depth From Defocus
Form Factor	Mirrorless
Generation	2
Global Trade Identification Number	00885170307117
HDMI Type	Type A Standard HDMI
Hardware Interface	AV Port
Image Capture Type	Video
Image stabilization	Sensor-shift
Item Weight	2.3 pounds
JPEG Quality Level	Normal
Lens Construction	14 Elements in 12 Groups
Lens Correction Type	aspherical
Lens Type	Close-Up
Manufacturer	Panasonic
Manufacturer Part Number	DC-GH5LK
Maximum Aperture	4 f_stop
Maximum Focal Length	6 centimeters
Memory Slots Available	2
Metering Methods	Center-Weighted Average, Multiple, Spot
Minimum Focal Length	12 millimeters
Minimum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds
Model Name	Panasonic LUMIX GH5
Model Number	DC-GH5LK
Model Series	LUMIX GH
Number of Diaphragm Blades	9
Number of Items	1
Optical Zoom	1 x
Photo Filter Size	6.2 centimeters
Photo Filter Thread Size	6.2 centimeters
Photo Sensor Resolution	20.3 mp
Photo Sensor Size	Micro Four Thirds
Real Angle Of View	51.7 degrees
Screen Size	3.2 inches
Self Timer	10 seconds
Sensor Type	CMOS
Series Number	5
Shooting Modes	Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine
Skill Level	Professional
Special Feature	Brightness Control
Specific Uses For Product	Professional Videography, Action/ Sports Photography, Landscape/ Nature Photography, Low-Light/ Night Photography
Supported Image Format	AVCHD, JPEG, MP4, MPEG-4, RAW
Total Still Resolution	20.3 mp
Total USB 3.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
Total Video Out Ports	1
Touch Screen Type	Capacitive
UPC	885170307117
Unit Count	1 Count
Video Capture Format	4k
Video Output	HDMI
Video Resolution	4K UHD 2160p
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder Magnification	0.76x
Warranty Description	B073X756P6
White Balance Settings	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash torch, Incandescent, Shade
Wireless Technology	Wi-FiBluetooth
Write Speed	30 MB/s
Zoom	Depth From Defocus

Panasonic LUMIX GH5 4K Mirrorless Camera with Lecia Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 Lens (DC-GH5LK)

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