That would be awesome, it's clearly got the same internals (aside from the sensor) as the GH7, otherwise they would have actually updated some of the shooting modes. I do wonder if them mapping out the software for the GH7 now makes it easier for them to port things to the GH6. I hope there are more updates on the horizon for the GH6, it does deserve a bit more love before they send it out to pasture. It's still a very capable camera, even without the new DPAF system.

These power save modes should all work in Aperture Priority 👉 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLRprZeIrpeznKM.htmlsi=p_mkxXHao_VVB7eh

@@stevelitton So far I have only been able to set the sleep time to be one minute. It’s a pity that they didn’t make the choices 15 seconds or 30 seconds. This is how it works for photos. For videos, you can set a transition when the options window opens. But for photos this does not work, as far as I understand.

@@stevelitton Everything worked out, I was confused. In mode A, this technique also works with a transition to the parameters screen. Thanks for the answer.

@@lnuponom2678 No problem, glad you got it working 👍

I *think Android phones just need an active WiFi connection and access to a Google Play account so you can download the app through the Play Store.

@@stevelitton Ok, thank you for replying. I don't think dji have their apps on Google play anymore so have to get them from the dji company website. I just wasn't sure if a telephone number was required to activate the camera and obtain subsequent updates. Thank you again.

​@@BlueViking70 Ha, sorry you are right, that was the whole point in the video 🤦‍♂️ I don't remember needing a phone number during setup, I think it was just email and password for DJI login.

I know, I wasn't expecting that 😂 It's still working, so it's not too bad but I'm not holding out too much hope on it's future reliability 🙂

Do you mean the app? If so, it's called Rode Central. You can download it for Mac/PC or as an app for Android/iOS.

No problem. Glad you found it useful 👍

Thank you, it's a good little unit if you have some NPF batteries lying around that you can use it with.

You are right there, I always forget they changed the name in the newer version.

It's really for event client work it struggles the most, I am always on a second or third battery by lunchtime if I use standard batteries. For just going out shooting the odd photo and video clip, it's fine. I still take a second battery with me though. I think the SSD takes a bit of a toll on the battery.

@@stevelittonI use power banks for events and seminars, and I get over 7 hours of continuous recording with a 15,000 mAh battery and up to 4 hours with a 10,000 mAh battery, and leaving with the internal battery still full. Power Delivery is one of my favorite features of the GH6, as the external battery solutions for long-form recording with the GH5 were unreliable.

Yeah I agree, I love the fact that you can use PD power banks to get long battery life but then you aren't able to use SSD to facilitate those long recordings and that is where my issue lies. I am a bit disappointed they didn't address that issue in the GH7.

@@stevelitton I’m surprised there isn’t a split cable solution available. That being said I do all my recording internal, just use long gop for longer stuff. 7 hours with a 512 card.

@@pragmaticfilmmaking Yeah that would be very handy. I guess it would compromise the speed though. LongGOP has to be my go to sometimes for long events just due to the fact I can't get backup recording in the All-Intra and ProRes options. Again, something I wish they had addressed in this camera.

To be honest if you have the G9II then you likely don't need the GH7, it's more of a side step than an upgrade if you aren't using ProRes RAW or planning on buying the new XLR-2 unit.

@@stevelitton I don't plan on doing either. A side step is a good way to put it.

Sounds like you are all set with the G9 in that case. It looks like a great camera.

Yeah, I am really happy that feature made it into the camera. Hopefully that 2 channel audio update just gets rolled out across the GH6, G9m2, S5ii and S5iiX as well 🤞

I saw a video with ProAV I think it was where the Lumix rep said the XLR-2 will work will other Lumix cameras but no 32-bit float functionality unless you are using the GH7. They also said that the SSD limit was still capped at 2TB. I am a assuming that is a speed thing with bigger drives.

They are keeping that one under wraps 🛸👽

I completely agree, the guts of the GH7 is clearly the same as the GH6 with the exception of the sensor. Don't write of the GH6 just yet though, I may still receive future firmware updates. We could be waiting another 4 years for a GH8, who knows 🤷‍♂️

No problem. I am glad you found it helpful. I think we are both on the same page there, I think I will get the GH7 but whether that is at launch, I am not sure.

Yeah, I just wanted to make that clear to anyone coming from the cameras that do have the option for battery grips. The GH line also used to have them, the GH5 had the option for one. It was just the GH6 that dropped the option for one and then that was carried over into the GH7. It's not unusual for video cameras to have the option for one, the BMPCC has the option for one. It's not a massive deal but just something worth knowing.

I can't deny that I think the market has shrunk over the years for the GH line of cameras. In part, this was due to Panasonic's premature release of the GH6, it was a bad marketing decision, and no one can deny that. But, luckily M43 has Olympus to satisfy some of the photo users outside of the Lumix audience and manufacturers like Blackmagic and Z CAM to cater for the more cinema-orientated video users. M43 is still alive and well and I can tell you that from experience of buying and selling MFT lenses. This looks like a great camera, is it a little late, yes, is it perfect, no, but really what camera is? In part, cameras are evolving much quicker than the technology around them, 90% of shooters don't need 6K or 8K, a lot of Lumix users did just want that reliable AF and everything else is just icing on the cake.

@@stevelitton Why is GH6 a bad solution? I'm happy with this camera.

Not a bad solution but bad timing around their other cameras releases and feature-sets at the time.

Thank you, thats really nice to hear that you have been learning from the videos. Haha, I really appreciate you saying that but I don't think Panasonic will be knocking on the door anytime soon 🙂 I find it a bit mad that people can stomach listening to me for more than a couple of minutes outside of the standard tutorials I do. But I felt like I really wanted to talk about this new release with or without the camera. I shot this whole video in one go and at the end I realised it was nearly an hour long and I clearly had a lot I wanted to get out on this topic. I am still on the fence about ordering it, I haven't done it yet but I always wait a while for all the hype to die down before making a decision.

Never say never! It’s not the audience size, it’s the QUALITY in content, just keep em coming! You was recommended to me via a MFT group on FB, so you honestly never know who’s checking in on your page 👀..regarding the GH7, it makes sense avoiding the hype train and letting the dust settle and see if people report any bugs. I would love a GH6 firmware update but hey ho…one can dream! All the best with the channel, you’ve got yourself a new sub! 🌟

@@lu.smoove Thank you, I do really appreciate it 🙏 That's nice that there are people out there recommending my content 🙂 I never see any of that, I just kind of put out the content and just reply to any comments. I think the GH6 still has a bit more life in it yet in terms of firmware updates but we will see. Thanks again 👍

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@@stevelitton If you have free money and you collect Panasonic cameras, then of course you need to buy the Gh7! :)

Not something I mention in the video but yeah I have seen people mention that and it always seems like they are saying the pre-PDAF sensors looked better. Which I know Sean did mention on Lumix Live and said the PDAF points had a small impact on the image. But to be honest I don't own a PDAF camera from Lumix, so I couldn't comment on that. I could do a comparison if I do get the GH7. I do think some people just don't adjust the noise reduction etc in the profiles or treat V LogL the same as V Log. I guess if it is a thing then you are really making a little sacrifice on image quality for that superior AF and you need to decide which is more important to you.

@@stevelitton I feel like people believe this because Panasonic said the reason they didn't change to PD AF for the GH6 was because it hurt image quality but I always felt this was PR excuse to buy them time because they were behind in developed it.

I sort of wonder when they say that, if they just mean they have less options of sensors to use that will hit the cameras desired price point.

@@stevelitton I was told Sony made the sensor and it's up to the camera manufacture to implement the features they want. In my eyes what happened was the GH was intended for cinema type shooting where you commonly don't use AF. But they were ignorant to the fact the market had changed to the predominately social media Youtbers who needed reliable AF to film themselves. Black Magic took the budget cinema buyers away from Panasonic.

Yeah the BMPCC 4K release absolutely rocked the market and other manufacturers are still playing catch up to that in some regards. But Panasonic do excel in other areas like IBIS.

I guess the sensor must be the sticking point there as opposed to other parts of the camera hardware. If they did push some kind of DR Boost advancement through firmware that would be amazing but I think after 2 years we would have seen something by now sadly 😕

@@stevelitton Yeah, I guess you are right!

@@OCAIOF Who knows though, I don't think the GH6 firmware updates are finished just yet so I will remain hopeful 🙂

Ha, yeah I would have loved to see some higher frame rates for sure. I absolutely love the high frame modes on the GH6 and its a shame they didn't push the needle at all in that regard.

It's a long one I'm afraid but I timestamped it all in the first comment. I wanted to just make sure I had all the information in there and try not to base any of it on my immediate reaction to the launch as I am obviously quite invested in the GH line of cameras. Let me know what you think, I would be interested to get other peoples opinions on it.

If you add this to the end of the description (with a 0:00 stamp as well), it'll create chapters!

​@@AoyagiAichou Thank you, appreciate the tip! I just added that 👍

Thank you, I really you commenting to say that 🙏 No problem, I am glad to hear you are finding them useful 👍

No problem, glad you are finding them useful 👍

Hi Dennis, I was going to make a video with my thoughts on the topic but I wanted to make sure I know all the facts first. It looks like a great camera, I am sure I will eventually get it. But whether I will pre-order it, I am still a bit on the fence about it.

Do a search for this text and Google will give you a link to the full article.

ARRI LogC3 is just another Log format, it's not going to give better dynamic range or anything. But you can use the ARRI library of pre-made looks, I believe there are about 70-80 in there as opposed to the handful of official Lumix ones for V Log.

Yeah, its a bit of a shame that they didn't push any of the video specs beyond the addition of ProRes RAW.

I did see that, yeah I mean the GH6 is the best DFD AF they ever produced and it is pretty accurate. The DFD is still used in the modern cameras when DPAF is not available. Everyones main gripe is that pulsing issue which was largely improved by the focus limiter features. But I think there is a huge audience out there that just want reliable AF without having to press buttons 🙂

@@stevelitton I just don’t understand what ARRI LogC3 is? Is this log better than vlog? If I didn't have the GH6, I would of course buy the GH7 now. But, if on the used market the GH6 was sold at a price significantly lower than the GH7, I would buy the GH6.

@@stevelitton I don’t see any point in switching to GH7 yet. I've never even used the autofocus that the GH6 has :). But, if in the future I need even better autofocus (which is unlikely), I will buy the GH7

Yeah, its nice to have the option available if you ever do need it.

I was going to make a video this evening but I think I will do something tomorrow. I want to have a thorough run through the specs.

@@stevelitton Cool. Gerald Undone replied to me about the DMW-XLR2 mic adaptor, apparently there will need to be firmware update to get it to work across all the Lumix Cameras.

Yeah its nice to see the GH6 getting some love with potential external 32-bit float and Arri LogC3 🙌

@@stevelitton Photo Joseph replied to me and said it won't be possible as GH7 hardware is needed to achieve the 32 bit floating.

That does make sense, so they have put some hardware in to the camera to achieve that. So you can use the new XLR-2 adapter, you just don't have the 32-bit float option.

Ha ha, you just got a free screen upgrade

It's definitely the camera for you if that's what you need 👍

Don't forget these are only supposed leaks and might be total 🐂💩 We will find out in half an hour what the real specs are 🙂

Yeah I mean this doesn't mean an end to GH6 firmware updates but who knows how many more it will get 🤷‍♂️

Hey, it sounds like you have enough cameras for all of us 😂 Great lineup of cameras too. For concerts, I can imagine that low light bump from the S5 sensor makes a big difference. Low light shooting is where I do miss having a full frame camera, although I get some great results with Topaz for noise reduction. Yeah, there will be a lot of older DFD Lumix cameras going for a lot less money now which is great for anyone that can see past the AF.

@@stevelitton Bought almost every cam use or on really big big discount ilfor taxes in CH it is good to invest even used...never over 1.5 k€ same for lenses and over several years...yeah mostly operate solo with a lot of cameras...Most of the time no problems but if something happened as it is live well one or two camera less is not a problem. I was much more in stress when I had 5,6 cameras...for live concert productions... GH5,5s are work horses Like S5 org...great battery life small compact great image...BM produce an image which is something special I use it for solist or conductors...but they are not as reliable like Lumix. And I had 8 cam Gig with Helsinki Philharmonic last month thx to GH and S6 I could fit everything plus lens and Ninja V in 2 cameras backpack and take it with me in the plane...so for solo travel multicam Lumix is the king...specially MFT with several telephoto...and even the 100-300 is small...and has a decent IQ. About Denoise I still prefer NEAT over Topaz because it is faster on my PC...

Oh yeah Neat Video is really good 👍 that sounds stressful operating that many cameras. I really like the compact lenses for MFT, I have the 100-300mm as well, I like it. I was saying another comment I like that I can pack a couple of camera bodies, lenses and my drone in one bag and it not break my back 🙂 it's a good system for solo shooters.

@@stevelitton GH7 will probably replace my GH5...

Yeah it looks like quite a significant update. Still taking in all the specs but it seems pretty good overall.

Thank you, I really appreciate it 🙏 Just need £1995 and I can pre-order my GH7 🙂

I know thats right.🎉

Ha ha, if I was getting one, you wouldn't be seeing any of this content. If I get one, I will be buying it with my own money sadly 🙂 But @LumixUSA if you are listening get one sent out to both of us 👍

I'm interested to see the limitations of ProRes RAW because we are currently capped to 60fps with ProRes. Better DR would be great if they can make that happen on such a small sensor.

Always the way 🤦‍♂️ still a great camera though and at a very good price right now 👍

Won't be long until we find out 😊

Yeah I have no doubt it will be a great camera, whether it will be worth an upgrade may be another story. Will have to wait and see what gets said later 😁

The disappointing element for me is just those rumoured top line specs. They are the same as they were in a camera that is over 2 years old. Open gate 60fps would have been nice. The audio aspect of it isn't really part of the camera either, it's an additional accessory. Realtime LUT surely could have just been a firmware update for the GH6 (I haven't actually seen this mentioned for the GH7). It's going to be a great camera no doubt, just not a new generation of camera, more of a GH6m2.

But I guess ProRes RAW makes more sense because they already license ProRes to be used in the cameras and now the RED internal RAW patent has been bought by Nikon it likely will never be enforced again. For DaVinci Resolve users can still use a Blackmagic Video Assist to record BRAW over HDMI or just buy a Blackmagic camera so you can record it internally.

Yeah its a little bit out of line with the launch messaging of 'New Phase' but I guess they can't keep riding off of that in every camera release as it's not really that much to shout about in 2024, almost every camera manufacturer uses something similar for AF. I hope they have something new to show there like improved video AF options in high frame rates, that would be a nice little additional feature. Bear in mind it's only a leak as well, I could have made that video very easily and said it had 4K 300fps 😂 Not long to go now until we see the real specs.

Yeah I have to agree with you there. But it's just a leak and not the actual specs. Who knows, they may have more in store and all those little extra non-top-line features may add up and make it a much more desirable camera.

@@stevelitton Regarding prores RAW, I can say that this function is only needed for very professional video shooting. People who do this are unlikely to record on a memory card. Therefore, it is not clear who this marketing ploy is aimed at. The price of the camera is in the amateur range, and amateurs do not record RAW video.

@@lnuponom2678 Yes RAW is for more professional use but I have to disagree with you on whether there is a market for it. GH5, Gh5m2, GH5s, GH6, G9m2 users all have access to RAW recording through the Atomos Ninja and Blackmagic Video Assist over HDMI. People are clearly using it because those 3rd party companies have to write software to communicate with each of those cameras. It's all about use cases, if I want to take a video of my family, pets or a day out, I am not using RAW but if a client is paying me money for a shoot then I will consider it if it fits the budget. People don't shoot RAW to cards because they generally can't, usually they need an SSD to have enough read/write speed. The BMPCC 4k is half the price of the GH7 and I do not consider that an amateur camera by any means, cost doesn't always equate to quality. I mean everyone is entitled to their own opinion on it, that is just mine.

@@stevelitton I remember that the GH6 was advertised primarily as a vlogging camera. I won’t argue, I don’t know what cameras are used to record in studios now. Yes, those who worked with BMPCC often wrote to RAW. I read about this. If you think that you will sometimes need RAW and in GH6 or GH7 will give you some advantages, you definitely need to buy GH7.

​@@lnuponom2678 I'll wait to see what the real in-depth specs are before making a decision. I think Panasonic marketed it as a professional camera but a lot of KZfaqrs only do KZfaq so they can only say things like 'it has a flip out screen so it's great for vlogging'.

Hopefully dual CF Express Slots. You aren't going to be recording much ProRes RAW to an SD card. If it was just SD cards then you would only be able to record RAW to an SSD which would be a bit rubbish.

@@stevelitton differently not duel CF cards. I've never used Pro res or plan to.

Ah, thats fair enough. I shoot using the All-Intra codec sometimes and you need a CF Express card to do that internally on the camera. I see where you are coming from though if you never use that. To be honest if you aren't utilising those features then the G9m2 is probably the better choice of camera.

@@stevelitton Probably like the GH6 the SD and CF cards will keep everyone happy. Since I have the G9II it would take something pretty fantastic, a really good trade in deal to think about buying a GH7.

My only gripe is the lack of backup recording options for those larger codecs, again, only an issue if you use them regularly. Yeah I will be honest, from what you have just said it sounds like you have the right camera for your needs and this new launch may not offer anything more than you already have and need.

Don't forget this is just leaked specs, so nothing concrete. But if its true and you are already using the G9m2 with an external RAW recorder then there isn't really anything for you in this camera beyond body differences like a timecode port, tally lamps etc.

Oh yeah, that would be good, I'd buy that, you should work for Lumix 😂 They should really get proxy recording pushed into the GH6 as well.

@@stevelitton Well, the S5ii had a paid upgrade for the S5iX's prores recording, and you already know the GH6 can handle the data. It's the least they can do for GH6 owners.

Yeah that would be really good if they did that. 🤞 That happens.

Sorry to hear that, I get that, its tough out there right now for freelance gigs. Get that XLR-1 shifted before the new one drops next month and drives the price down 😉 Yeah I am interested to see what it looks like and if it is essentially the same unit with new internals.

@@stevelitton No worries, we gotta be creative still while we are in this recession. I've tried to sell it on Ebay for ages. The new XLR2 adaptor should work across all Lumix cameras.

You could probably get it rented out and paying its way while you are trying to sell it. I did rentals through Covid and it helped my cashflow. Yeah thats what I thought, it seems more a an accessory launch than part of the camera.

@@stevelitton Good point, but I have got 3 of them. :)

Are you trying to sell all 3?