It's the greatest camera of our time :)

thx for spreading positivity, we need more people like you

Thanks to your videos I just got the G85 as a birthday present to myself and I couldn't be more excited. However, I still need to learn how to use it since it has so many buttons and options. Maybe you could make a tutorial on how to take advantage of the most important features of this camera such as 4K live cropping and settings for manual video filming, it would be awesome. Cheers!

You're who I come to when I've watched a bunch of technical/clinical videos about the G85 but what I really want is HYPE! I got hype AND you brought up some features about the camera that others didn't really talk about, like the live cropping and Panasonic's app. Thanks!

Great video and love your positive energy! I bought my g80 (UK based) and I’ve shot tonnes of photos and videos with it and really enjoy it.

i've been looking into cameras recently and this video has got my hyped for this purchase thank you!!

I picked this up after watching some of your other G85 videos and took it on a trip to Alaska last week. I was super impressed with photo and video especially. Thanks for breaking things down for a regular Joe can understand what they should look for.

Love the Canon burn (regards to the Live Crop) LOL!! Such high-energy, enthusiastic videos!! Awesome, thanks for making these.

Hey there, you and James Popsys got me to buy this little gem and I'm loving it! It's such a capable camera full of functions that are available only in much more expensive models in the competition. I love my Panny g85!

You're a good salesman, Gary. You make make want a G85 😃. That 4k live crop could change up my final food glamour shot. Thanks for sharing.

Just used 4k live crop for some product shots for an upcoming video. I have had a g85 since it came out love this camera. The Panasonic app is amazing! There are so many reasons to love it even more at the current price.

Hé Mr. Positive...Thanks for this wonderful portrait of the most wonderful and user friendly camera I’v ever owned. I also have the very...very...old but lovely Olympus E-1 with only 5 Mp, but what a joy to work with. Keep up the good work mate💪🍀

Just bought mine about a month ago and I couldn't be happier! Totally agree, best price for all the features!

Thanks for the great review! Just bought a G85 for my channel and excited to upgrade from my iphone haha!

I bought one based on your last video along with the Lumix 8-18mm lens. It's so good. I love it. Thanks for making my purchase choice easy.

Thanks for this. Your enthusiasm helped me decide in 2023. :)

Good video and I do think the Panasonic G cameras are under rated. I had a buddy turn me onto them a couple years ago and I’m super happy. Shared this vid with a friend who is looking for her first KZfaq vlog camera.

I appreciate your recommendation because it’s almost time for me to upload to a 4K camera.

Love your outlook on this. When people ask me what to buy I tell people check your price point and see what you like in your hand. You are not buying a a bad camera if you buy a modern camera and if you don't like the feel you aren't going to use it

Everything is awesome! Everything is cool when you're part of a team! Everything is awesome...

I’ve been thinking about getting it and it’s on my Amazon wish list! It’s getting crazier shooting my channel videos on my iPhone 📲 XS

Hey dad amazing video you are the only "good" ytber that still takes a look at the g85 thanks man Can we see a M50vsG85 video that could be very interesting!!

Ya your right. Been hyper researching and dam this thing has what ya need! I’m sold.

Can't wait for the G95 review! Especially in comparison to the a6400!

Great video, I hope people on a budget will listen to this advise

Definitely agree. Bought mine just this month

how do you not have like 1 mil, all of your videos are so good and really help all of us! Thanks!

this is a compliment comment on your thumbnail graphics! It looks good lately!

I bought 2 of these at once! the second is lost/delayed in the mail, I'm trying to be patient. but here I am, fixating and watching this fantastic review of something I already bought. preach brother!

I just bought one last week, I'm just testing everything to this day. I had a Canon 60d for 9 years and it's a little weird adjusting to this new, gorgeous camera 😏

Thanks for the info. I'm trying to buy one now on ebay! I subbed!

hello. great video. can I please ask - what are you using for audio when you're doing the vlogging in the forest? I see a lav, but what it is it? And, do you have the levels on the camera all the way down, or s it working stock? last question if you don't mind - does it have a limiter on the audio? I do guitar demos, and it could get really loud - will it limit the audio, so it doesn't clip? I have a canon (XA20), and the audio is exceptional, and limits perfectly. thanks!

Hey 4k the best for me and nice video for the panasonic g85😀😀😀

I own a g85 and didn't know about live cropping until watching your video. Holy crap it's a game changer. Great video, great camera. 👌

I have G80/85 with 12-60 kit lens. Stabilization is amazing!

Wow I own the g85 and I didn't know about the 4k live crop.. Haha! Thanks this was very useful . The camera has a small rubber flap on the battery door to allow a dummy battery+ continuous power source to pair nicely with the unlimited recording.

A week ago i sold my a6300 and bought g85 ( g80 here in europe ) . Stabilization is amazing. Makes a massive difference. I can shoot handheld with not stabilized lens and get very good results . With A6300 even on gimball it was difficult. Good video !

Wow, this made MY day! I own a G85 and use it with a G9. Both are superlative cameras. I totally agree with your rave. I'd also like to high five your comments that there really aren't bad cameras being made anymore. The sense of griping about the state of today's technology is misguided. Sure, there are no perfect cameras but I'm all in for appreciating what they can let us do.

I bought the G85 after your first video. I am getting back into photography, and I have to say you didn't steer me wrong. I have shot some amazing images that require very little post editing. I also shot some 4K video and yes, it too is pretty darn good. Need to play with the live cropping though. Wish you would have compared it to the output of the A6400, but Sony has some great glass which would have an impact. In a year or two this will be my B-roll camera, but for now it is doing a pretty fine job as my primary. Thank you for your insight, enthusiasm, and ideas. Keep doing what you are doing...we appreciate it.

Totally agree, I just bought my second G80 for £450. It was going to be a G9 but I bought a couple of sigma primes and the G80. Superb set up for photos and video.

Agree, value for money is the best kit around. Plus you can adapt anything on it. It’s a well rounded package whether you shoot video, vlogs, macro, wildlife, manual focus,...

As always, a very good review video! oh quick question tho, how long the battery last when filming 4k? thanks :)

i agree 100% i have it and i love it! and the kid lens is perfect! ( i was worry about the auto focus, but i learned how to use manual focus toching the screen and thats it! perfect vlogging focus)

Closest thing to 4K live crop that the G7 has is that Snap video feature!! I never used it yet but I will when I do my interview videos coming soon. And I’ll use my 4K photo mode too

I would love to see your take on a6400 vs G85 for KZfaq, vlogging and possibly shooting kids sports if you want to throw that in too.

Just picked up a g85 used on ebay. Upgrading from a g7. I need the ibis!

Great video man. I've been debating between an G85 and GH5 and think I'm leaning toward the G85. I have the G7 and LOVE it, but would like to be able to use an external recorder and the live crop. Whatever I get, I'll keep the G7 as a B camera.

mannnn good video, everything that you said makes a lot of senses, now I'm regretting selling my g85 a year a go, but I will get soon a gh5 and the g85 again as a "B" camera.

Okay I will buy it! Thank you so much

I’m new to making You Tube videos and currently use a DJI Mini 2 and an Osmo Action. I can pick the G80 up in the UK for £599 and have had it in my sights for a few weeks. I don’t have the face for vlogging 😀 but want to make cinematic videos and be able to have a greater depth of field in the shots and I think you have just made the decision way easier for me. Thanks for the fair and sensible review of this camera. I think for what I want to do it will be more than good for me.

Just bought it. Awesome so far

Great video! As always. I am curious if you have ever tried the Panasonic FZ2500? I recently bought a used G85 and while I was looking for that came across a really great price on an FZ2500. I ended up buying both. I have been really enjoying the G85 but also the FZ. I could see it being a really nice event videography camera. Admittedly V-Log is an paid upgrade but 10 bit external 4K in a point and shoot? I know some people have reported “soft” lenses but mine is fine. It could be wider in 4K but I have found some situations where the crop is an advantage. 200mb 1080p looks really nice. I’m not sure if I’m going to keep it because of the size (it’s big for a camera with a 1 inch sensor) but I do find it intriguing.

You don’t need to convince me Everyday Dad. I already have a G85 but I bought it when it was priced much higher. However, I still think it is a fantastic camera and like you, I don’t know why people aren’t saying much about it. I recently watched your Sony A6400 video though and I’m tempted to purchase this camera for its auto-focus capability. That would give me an awesome one, two punch so I could drive my videos out of the ballpark like you. Thanks for another great entertaining video!!

Great video, i use mine to shoot my church's night services with the Panasonic 42.5mm lens.

Great video

It's a great camera for a b cam, and with a speedbooster you can use all your EF glass! I love my XT3, but my g85 still gets used quite a bit!

loving that positivity

Thanks brilliant as usual. Can you do a 4K live crop hand held? - Good touch screen non continuous AF is great for video purposes. I would not trust continuous with any brand for something important. PS this would be great on a small gimbal light the Weebill Lab.

If I was just starting out, absolutely yes, I would have gone this direction...this video would have sold me on this. But since I went Canon very early...like RebelXT early...you sold me on the M50. I definitely don't have the coin to jump ship into another environment but I probably would have given your points.

May grab this to pair up with my GX85 too waiting for a great priced used unit...

Bought the camera 1 week ago and I'm amazed about how powerful this camera is. Still images are great didn't expect that to be honest.

When I saw the G85 on potato jets channel compared to the m50, I was blown away. I think this camera looks great! Great for a first video camera for the beginner and intermediate filmmaker. I mean, I would say pros but a pro with usually go gh5 and up. I'm an A7III user for reference so I'm not so biased with Panasonic 😂

2022 and I just got mine. Had my eye on this camera for a while and finally pulled the trigger. I managed to get a stupid good deal at Best Buy for $499.99 ($400 off from regular price!). Bought a lens on sale and some accessories and I'll be messing around with it this weekend.

Loved my g85, now I use the GH5 and vlog with a Laowa 7.5mm f2 lens

Interesting, I watched your previous G85 video just yesterday..

I love the GH5! I agree that Panasonic is the perfect video camera for KZfaqrs. I'm really interested in the G85 and G95 - they look like great second cameras to the GH5. Can you tell me if the GH5 batteries are compatible? And lenses - are they cross compatible?

Thank you for your input on this camera. For the longest time I put of purchasing it because I was super weary of the M4/3 sensors. But you have really shed light on what is a really nice all around camera.

New Subscriber - OK good video so not sure if this is better than the M50, seems like they all have good options. I do food videos so I need to shoot 4k while I making my recipes but also still shots of the finished foods. Does it do that? Like 307 Thanks Gary

I have a G7 with a speedbooster and Sigma 18-35...man you really making me want a G85 lol. I always thought the G85 was just a G7 with IBIS and weather sealing...BUT THAT LIVE CROP. WHAT. Will the Dual IS work if i use the 14-42 kit lens that came with my G7 on the G85?

This is a real banger for videography. It can record 4K with no limit. That's insane. Not even the Fuji X-T3 will do that. The only downside is the autofocusing. But if that's your main concern for video, you should be looking in a higher price bracket.

Can you explain more about the 4K live cropping ? I do not know how to use this feature :(

you are wright here...I also use the g85 for my video's....btw, do you know if other cameras records in a higher quality as 128kb?. Whit a external mic. the g85 only record at 128kb max

How are you keeping the G85 from backfocusing indoors? I have one and that's my only gripe with it.

You might have just sold me. Would love to feel one in my hand, but camera stores do not exist in Oregon these days.

Nice plug! I've owned my G85 for a 1 1/2 years. I think it's a great hybrid camera, lightweight and handles well. I shoot mainly still photography. I can load up my camera and 5 lenses into my backpack and go anywhere without the weight. I am looking to upgrade now to a more Still's focused camera, but I agree with you; for the price, this is a great middle range hybrid camera. The kit lense 12-60mm is decent too. I bought a few good primes for low light. The only issue I found is the autofocus hunts a bit at times. But again the price is right on.

I been following and buying all the crappy cameras you made videos of because i was and am on a budget. But this time it feels different. Now to learn how to use it lol.

You mentioned that you shoot on cine d . Do you still grade it? Would love to know you shooting settings.

I’m looking to move up from from my old Sony A6000 to something with 4K and front facing screen. I was pretty much sold on the A6400 as I already have a few Sony lenses like the 50 prime and 18-107g, but now I’m debating selling it all and just simplify things with the G85 kit and 25mm lens. Thoughts?

I to love my micro four thirds Lumix, have you thought of a comparison with the insane yi M1, I picked one up with 2 lenses for only 299, madness, Sony sensor, 20 MP and 2 lenses, and the kit lens ads something to my Lumix

I am planning to buy one for dual camera streaming. I happy with my gh5 now I need a 2nd camera.

Bought a cage for my g85 through your link for the g85? Holding back from trying Sony camers for better auto focus. I am hoping with more weight I can get minor jitters out of my shots even though the stabilization is pretty good on the g85. Next, I will be probably be trying to get me another fluid head tripod.

I went into a pawn shop. I never buy or look in there but from now on I'm a believer. Paid 420 out the door with the lense. I couldnt even believe someone gave that up.

Which camera would you choose for the following topics? Filming fireworks Shooting lightning storms Vlogging Photo shoots The G80/G85 is an awesome camera for sure! But with Panasonic's new camera the G90/G95 I just can't really decide which one to get. I want to film in 4K and shoot the best possible photo's in both lowlight and daylight. Weatherproof is also a must so thats why I am considering the G80/G90.. Will 16 MP be such a difference compared to the 20 MP? Also this will be my first camera since i am using the Galaxy S7 (because I can't change my settings on the S10 without having an app) to film and make photo's. My budget would be around 1100 euro's (The G90 is 1095 euro's where i live)

im sold im buying one right now

Yay! You came out with the video!

Just picked one up on face book for $500! Cannot wait to try it out....

Very true. I used the G85 two years ago already before the GH5 and apart from 4K60 it really has everything you need. I actually shot a 3000$ commercial on it using the kit lens and the 25mm 1.7. great camera. Get it 👍🏻

Outdoors content creator in me loves the weather sealing and IBIS. I am considering the G85 the XT-3 or the A6400. The XT-3 has AF and weather sealing. The G85 IBIS and weather sealing but no AF. A6400 has no IBIS or weather sealing but a flippy and great AF. Not sure.

Sir I am from India I and my friends watch your all videos😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

*Bought this Back in Feb of this year and Did a Comparison between this AND My G7 and I LOVE the Panasonic Line up, I did an Unboxing and comparison of the two. I'll be doing a Review of this Camera myself as I love that I can use different brands of 4/3 lenses. I use this as My MAIN Camera an My G7 as my Backup. *

As a recent G85 owner, I think I can tell you why the G85 is not king of the vlogging market. It's the (very) poor continuous autofocus in video mode. You mention it several times, but I think you are downplaying by a lot just how big a problem it can be. In my experience, it's so bad that it makes the camera almost unusable. I really wish I'd spent my hard-earned money on something else. Your solution - to simply set the focus by touching the screen - doesn't work for me for two reasons. The main reason is that I don't want to film only myself while shooting video. I routinely turn the camera around and take video of scenery, objects, and other people around me. And then I reverse the camera and aim it at my face again. And for that, continuous autofocus is essential, and it simply doesn't work on the G85. It won't focus on anything by itself no matter what magic combination of settings I use. And if, by some miracle, it does achieve focus correctly, the background pulses in and out of focus, and it is very distracting and annoying. The other reason your technique doesn't work very well is that when I hold the camera away from me far enough to achieve a wide field of view, I can't reach the screen to touch it. It's too far away. I have to bring the camera closer to my face so that I can touch it and lock focus. But then I hold the camera farther away, and the focus becomes slightly off. And even if it works, it's hard to tell that it worked. I'm generally shooting in bright daylight, and I can't make out what is on the screen anyway. I can't tell if it locked focus or not. I've seen other G85 users try all kinds of techniques. They use long pointers to touch the screen or they attach a remote shutter so that they can trigger the focus. In my case, I've had to come up with a complicated system (employing back button focus) to use multiple focus modes. I'm essentially switching between multiple focusing modes depending on whether I'm pointing the G85 towards my face or away from me. And out in the busy real world, that isn't easy to do, and I constantly forget to do it or I do it wrong or it takes forever. I end up thinking about the focusing, worrying about it, and managing it constantly, and it drives me crazy. All I can think about is how nice it would be to have a camera that would simply automatically focus on whatever it is pointed at. I don't care that much about image quality or 4K or fancy features or any of that. I just want a camera that will focus on its own. And the G85 is not that camera. I agree with all the positive points you made about the G85 - particularly at its price point. That's why I bought it. And I thought the autofocus would be just good enough or that I could come up with a technique to work around it, but that hasn't turned out to be true for me.

Actually really big part of people who hate on Lumix's AF system doesn't realize that they have to use the touchscreen... 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

motivated by you i just bought a used one for 350 Euro but it will be perfct if you do a Vedio to tlak about Profile and Focus setting

I love My G7....Just bought a 25mm lens for it also, I'll be needing some Advice on a Good Camera Backpack.

I have just ordered one of these on the back of this video

I just got the Lumix G85 and getting into real estate photography and videography. Would you recommend this for real estate? If so, what would be your settings for video and photos?

Question ....Will I get a shutdown on my external monitor when recording like the G7.....thank for your review.

Pair this with the Panasonic Leica Summilux 15mm f1.7 Micro Four Thirds lens w/ super-sharp facial focus {initially done manually, of course} AND buttery-smooth bokeh in the background makes for an amazing intriguing product for outdoors vloggers everywhere!

I use the G85 as a B camera and a S1 as my A camera. The G85 has awesome stabilization and video quality!

Just bought it!