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.

Brand	パナソニック(Panasonic)
Model Number	DC-GH5LK
Model Year	2019
Display Size	3.2 Inches
Shooting Speed	12
Optical Zoom Range	1 x
Focal Length (wide)	12 Millimeters
Focal Length (tele)	60 Millimeters
Aperture (wide)	4 f
Min. Aperture (tele)	22 f
Shutter Speed	1/8000 Seconds
Lens Configuration	ズーム
Image Stabilization	センサーシフト式
Batteries Included	Yes
Product Dimensions	28.91 x 14.81 x 15.6 cm; 1.04 kg

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera Kit [with 12-60 f2.8-4 lens] 20.3 MP, Wi-Fi and NFC enabled + Bluetooth 3.2" (Black)

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