G85 is so worth it, I was able to build my video business through this tiny yet powerful camera back at the start of the COVID. All thanks to your previous videos about the g85 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼

I used the G85 and still use it for commercials, interviews, car reviews, etc and still works great. People have no clue how powerful the camera is and the result are so good that people don`t ask anything about the camera you used.

Just bought used g85 today with a 25mm 1.7f lenses for 435 dollars (insane deal I know). I can't explain how much I thank you for this video. I am a Israeli soldier so the seller gave me 65 dollars discount. Thank you so much!

I just brought my 1st camera on 15-10-22 after a lot of research and I'm really thrilled to learn about this camera 🥳 Thanks Nolan Gunn for making this kind of video to explain how good it is 🙌🙌

I bought g85 last week. I am absolutely happy with the result of 12-60 kit lense and sharpness of the 4k video. 👍

Thank you Ace!!. I needed this!!

Amazing content as always! Watching your channel over the years-hope you get a MASSIVE following soon☝️

I just bought one new for £599. I spent a few weeks watching various videos but as I’m on a budget I just couldn’t go any higher. I must say that I have been blown away with it so far and your videos really helped me decide so many thanks for your honest thoughts.

I bought my G85 a couple of years ago specifically for its strengths in video and it has never disappointed me. I paid around $650 for mine and it was worth every penny. Pair the IBIS with a stabilized Panasonic lens and they work together to give you the best stabilization you'll find without using a tripod.

Thank you for a superb review.

I’ve had the g85 for a year now, such a great camera for beginners and intermediate camera users. I love this camera so easy to work with and great quality. Very much recommend.

After 6 years I am still very satisfied with my Panasonic G80. For events and concerts under dark lighting conditions, I use the full-frame Sony AIII. Shooting in the dark of non-moving objects is no problem for the G80. Especially with the great IBIS of the G80 in combination with slower shutter speeds, excellent results can be achieved handheld. And I must confess that I often get sharper results with my 100-400 Leica lens on the G80 than with my Tamron 150-500 on the Sony AIII full frame.

I agree, it is my main backup camera (after my g9 these days), even after 3 years. I just got an S5, but it is in very different weight, class and price backet, especially the lenses.

I have had my G85 for several years now. Started with a G7, however, the video handheld was a bit shakey. The G85 IBIS is amazing! I mostly used it as a travel camera and for hiking, it has been beaten up a bit and still works fine. I recently added a 16mm f1.4 lens which has made night photos and videos OUTSTANDING! Also, the latest firmware update has improved video focus with eye tracking significantly. Hope to get a G9 soon to add to my bag so I don't have to switch lens on the go.

Just got a g85, Panasonic battery and charger, and an Olympus 12-42 electric to use as a paperweight for $380. Fantastic value especially when paired with the right lens

Just got mine two days ago, picked it up used but in very good condition for only 400 Euros. Very excited to see what it can do!

Just picked one up a month ago and I’m so stoked for it. Got mine with the kit lens, a cage, and 3 batteries for under $550, so definitely a great value for the price, plus it just feels good to use.

Joel is a friend of mine, love the Polyface shots.

Just upgraded to good camera from a Panasonic fz300 for 150 bucks. Thought it was a good deal, can't wait to use it 🙂

Totally agree. I bought the G85 in 2017 as I needed a camera that could shoot 4k for an upcoming job. The GH5 was about to be released (I think it came out 3 months later so let’s say 4 months by the time you could actually get one) and it was so tempting but it was too expensive and I needed something sooner than that anyway. The G85 has been a great little camera and it still is going strong, in fact despite only shooting 16mp images I use it for real estate photography and it works great. I am considering upgrading to a GH52 for the 10 bit 422 capabilities and the 20.3mp photos but I keep thinking that the G85 is still doing a great job so maybe I don’t need to.

I got my G85 last October 2021 and I have already used it for 4 weddings to daet (January 2022). G85 is such an underrated camera! People should look into this beast and consider the work it can handle rather than being engulfed with the branding hype of other camera systems. Value over brand. Usability over hype. Quality over sugar-coated reviews. G85, get it!

Nolan--saw you question the other day about ideas for S5 content, I would love some talk about how you match color and stuff of the S5 with your G85. I struggle with matching my G85 to my G9...and I have an S5 on the way so thinking ahead about matching the S5 with the G9 (VLOG and VLOG L with those cameras is the obvious choice maybe but I try to stay lean and avoid too much color grading). Love your content--it's hard to find good Lumix videos, especially M43.

Thank you. This video helped me make a decision after a lot of back and forth, especially since the X-S10 made an appearance and I was actually considering buying it. I was surprised to see Polyface in the footage and noticed you have worked with them? Incredibly inspiring! I actually want to use the camera in the near future to document how we will set up a small homestead/micro farm using regen ag principles. Until then, I want to get familiar with it. How can we tip you, just venmo? That's only in the US...

I also use Fuji but after watching a small clip I found by accident I had to know the camera it was shot with. It was more cinematic than anything I’d seen from any of the new cameras. I also have a G9 used but still use the G85 more for its nice video.

I use my G85 for videotaping Pool (billiards) Matches. Super portability with small light tripod. Barely noticeable size and weight when transporting.

Aside from its features, it’s a great outdoor/ hiking camera due to the small size, weight, battery life, and durability. Iv had mine from beaches to blizzard and fallen on it a few times, and it still worked flawlessly.

G95 is a good option too and was priced at 697 during the holidays. I've had both the g95 and g9 and I prefer the g95 for my style of shooting. The g85 is an amazing camera especially for that price. It was years ahead of it's time at launch.

After almost a year of research, testing, and a few thousand dollars spent trying to find the right camera for me and my videos, finally thanks to your video I remembered never having tried the G85. I found a great deal at KEH and it came to me yesterday and I immediately started stressing it out to see if that's right for me. Well from the first tests it seems that I finally found the right one and thanks again for your help in reminding me of this camera. For information, I tested Sony, Fuji, and Canon different models of them including your XS10 but this one looks much better and suite my expectations

Great video, thanks. I'm upgrading my trusty G7 for a used G80... as you've said, cost wise, it's a bargain for what you get!

I still have my G85 but kinda been replaced by my G9. Both are great cameras! Lets see what the GH6 looks like hopefully soon!

Panasonic is seriously best quality for money. If you’re just getting started they have such good options

Love my G85. Lightweight, easy and fun to use, especially with stabilization capabilities. 👍

I bought a G85 just a few weeks ago for $629 brand new with the 12-60mm kit lens, and it's been fantastic.

I’ve been shooting all of my videos on my iPhone 13 pro and I really want to upgrade. I was originally looking at the G7 but you’ve convinced me the G85 is totally worth the extra money. Awesome videos! Thank you!

Hi Nolan! I am a new subscriber to your channel and I wanted to thank you for the Amazing content you create! I was wondering if you would recommend this camera for Recitals and Concert recording. I am a classical cellist, and I am looking for an alternative to my (really old) camcorder. The advantage of what I'm mostly gonna be doing is that the camera will generally be on a tripod. Is the G85 the best option even compared to the GH4 and G95? Thank you so much for your channel!

I’ve had a G85 for two years and it’s been my intro to photography. I’ve been working with nothing but a 25mm f/ 1.7 lumix lens and man, it kills it. Especially on a budget, I was able to scoop a G85 body used around $400. 100% worth it

I'm in the market for my first camera and I'm torn between the g85 and a6300. I'm planning on shooting car videos/b-roll in day and night time. What would you suggest? Love the vids and they're really educating me on the hobby.

Still rocking my g85. Waiting to see what Panasonic has in store for MFT's with the upcoming GH6.

V good video, plz advice me best photo camera for wedding videography under 1200$ used or new one, plz reply.

Just got my g85 used for $500 Canadian with kit lense / 3 batteries / nice manfrotto tripod / rhode videomic super stocked and happy about the deal I got

It’s the first mft camera I’ve ever bought and it has been by far my favorite.

I own a Lumix G85 and I love it for its IBIS and unlimited recording. It works well for my KZfaq channel. I too use a Canon Rebel SL3, even though it has great auto focus, which I got it used for $450, it lacks IBIS.. But my G85 works so beautifully with my vintage lenses and is great for the videos...

Hi Nolan, I really like the look of the videos shot on the G85. However, I'd like to take good photos too and perhaps create content with autofocus. What camera would you recommend that checks all these and isn't over 900USD or at max 1000USD?

great video! I also have the g85 and love it but dont feel like im using it to its full potential...any tips? I also have gone a few years with just the pack lens 12-60mm 3.5-5.6. I am in the market for new lens...any suggestions? I am wanting to start a freelance business in sports videography and interviews. Thanks a ton!!

I had a G7 in past. I really loved the cam (minus stabilization). I’ve had a gh4 and S5 since and both were bland to me. I’m excited for G85

MY THREE REASONS: 1. SMALL: I recall first unboxing it and being shocked how small it was. But add a battery grip and lens and it feels "normal" sized. Strip those items off, put on a small 20 or 17mm pancake lens and you have a great walk-about. Or a very incognito video shooter. Almost fits in a pocket. 2. SEMI-PRO: While it omits a few pro features I wish it had, like a headphone jack, it can still be rigged up and shoot very pro projects. It's been a decent (if not perfect) B-cam for my GH6 since getting that. 3. IMAGE QUALITY: It's IQ is very good for video, about on par with similar 8bit cams like the Sony's 6000 cams or similar. No, it isn't as good as 10-bit sensors. But you can get very similar results by being careful with your exposures. And unlike most cinema cams, including the GH6, the G85 "feels" like a stills camera, making it a real hybrid. In truth, its stills IQ isn't as good as its video IQ. But it is nice to use, feels amazing in-hand with the batt grip on, and I hardly reach for my Canons for any casual photos any more. I'd hesitate to use it to shoot any pro still image work, though some do. Other MFT cams take better stills, like the G9 and 95, or maybe GH5. I can tell you the GH6's 25MP sensor delivers IQ on par with my Canons. And it's 100MP high res mode is amazing. And I've compared it to a Phase One's 150MP and you can hardly tell them apart. But, I digress... ;-)

for that values... you have convinced me of M43..

Great info as always, Nolan! Have you ever used a gimbal with the G85? I'm seeking a fully compatible... Could you please recommend a good/not too expensive one? Thanks and keep up the great work.

PSA: the G85 w/ 12-60 kit lens new JUST DROPPED TO $499.99 ON AMAZON!!! Glad I only paid $400 used last year 😂

Really great!!! Good to see you still rep the camera. You should become an ambassador! Have you seen the recent z log stuff? Pretty cool but has its issues.

Great video! Is it true that the G85 has no recording limit?

Just beginning my search for a replacement for my Fuji xt200 I do carpentry how-to / vlog style videos. How is the weather sealing? Any thoughts or experiences? Thanks for the video!

Thank for your info I seen this camera second hand 1000.dollars Australian I like the feel of it it was like brand new is this prise ok for Australia dollars I said to them I be back on Thursday I all ready have few lenses for it I was also looked at black magic over priced I say I have a soft spot for micro 4/ 3 Compare my full frame I

Thought about getting one for a B cam to my gh5 instead of trying to match my canon t3i for dual angle shots etc. Think its worth it to grab? Mainly for drum covers, or dual angles for car video

Thank you for this! Do you think it's worth it over the Sony Zve10?! I've been struggling to find a good camera as a beginner for videography

hah - worlds collide. been musing about getting a video camera to add to my olymlus set which i use for stills... never expected to see tom cowan in the process!

Sony ZV E10 VS G85 Which one do you think best for as KZfaqr ?( most of talking head indoor shoots) G85 bnew - 699$ ZV E10 - 800 $

Hi Nolan! I do interviews and cover events at night but i don't know what camera i should buy. I was thinking the G85 because of the unlimited recording time and the low light quality, do you recommend something else or should i stick with the G85? Thank you

​ @Nolan Gunn How about the autofocus? Does the autofocus work better in G85?

Hey man, why did you chose slow mo to be in 1080p? What if your time line is in 4k, wouldn't this be an issue?

I touched lucky got black friday many years ago for £499 its good camera specially video 4k

Hello friend, one question, do you recommend the Sony a6000 for long streams, I have a little doubt and fear since I do live streams on twitch and they are long maybe 4 or maybe 6 hours and obviously the camera will be connected to a fake battery connected to the electricity all the time, that's why the reason for my fear when streaming I don't know if the camera overheats they told me that the Lumix G85 doesn't overheat in video and I don't know which one to choose I would appreciate it if you gave me your opinion, I hope see your answers, thanks.

I'm debating between G85 and Sony A6400 right now, how does the G85 perform in low light?

(Just an FYI I don't know anything about cameras) does the stabilization have anything to do with the auto focus? I want to get a camera to record pottery on the wheel so would this camera have an easy or hard time focusing on a fast pace moving object?

Would this be good for shooting beauty/ makeup videos ?

Also..Is there a way to shut off the cropped 5 axis video? So I could have choice between narrow video or normal video like the G7. Or am I stuck with the 5 axis cropped? Thanks UPDATE. It's the Electronic stabilization that crops the video. I turned mine off, then everything went back to normal.

Finally got this video that I'm looking for. Hello Nolan... I'm from India and a Pharmacologist by profession but love Streetphotography. Would you recommend G85 ( New ) for this purpose in 2022 ? Need to know your thoughts.

I was just able to snag on on a stupid good deal new at Best Buy for $500. It's off sale now but keep checking. I see it drop to $699 a lot.

Thank you for this video. G85 has a 16MP at 700 new with kit lens while G95 has a 20MP sensor, pre-Installed V-Log L and a headphone output jack at 800 new with kit lens. Both have 4K 24p. For selfie, teaching videos, G85 is quite enough but is it a better choice to go for the G95 for +100?

ive got the canon m50 would you recommend swapping to the g80/g85 wanting to use 4k as the canon looses autofocus and crops loads thanks

Hai Would like to know , what other Photography Area can G85 be used

What do you think about the g95? Is it newer and better, about the same, or worse?

Chx out the Olympus omd em1 mki…. Insane vale for money weather proof vs weather resistance..plus 5 axis in body stabilization same 16 mega pixel image quality is great for stills

Have you changed any settings in the natural profile?

G85/G80 or GH4 as used? I'm confused with all the specs, but even more with everyday use. GH4 is the top line of Panasonic cameras, G85 is newer, but much less advanced camera.

Hey, I yanked out my stuck SD card from my G85 using a knife. It damaged my SD card slot reader inside the G85 and also the SD card itself was ruined. So it doesn’t read any memory card now and consequently I can’t use my nearly new G85. Is this an expensive problem to fix to replace the sd card slot reader in my G85? I noticed on eBay that the G85 sd card reader slots are as cheap as 10 bucks more or less. Is it a job I can possibly do myself ? What do I do? I bought it used on marketplace so no warranty.

I’m stuck between the g85 and zv e10. I need to know which one is better for photos and can the g85 do sports photography

what zoom lens do you recommend?

Is the G85 really still worth it all these years later?

Panasonic Lumix GX85, Canon M200, Olympus Pen EPL 10

I came here to make myself feel better about the G85 being my only camera

Seems it’s around 600 right now new, is it worth buying for 600? Mainly for photography

you can find a gh5 for 6 somethiung. i bought my gh5 for $627 with a smallrig cage , 3 128 sd and 5 batteries plus a weather bag

This or m50 canon?

How is video in low light? Does it shoot 4k 60fps?

Thanks…so I’ll just keep my G81 and forget about the OM e M5.

can I edit the footage on Final Cut pro?

Hi. Just ordered G80 (G85) today. Switching from Nikon system. I am still hesitant if i made a right choice, but when i see your footage, looks like it's good enough. I wonder which lens would you recommend for G85?

When doing a video, how do i make the background blurry, but focused on my face? do I have to be in manual mode?

Is this camera good for sports photography?

I just bought the G85 used body for 437$ and lens 14-42 I paid 137 $ is that a good deal? cant wait to use it..

Does the G85 take the same lenses as the G7?

Only battery is bad for those cameras. Newer overheated.

Such a refreshing perspective absent of delusions of grandeur… 😅

What about lumix g9?

G85 in where i live is still consistently 500$ + used :(