Shell64 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 What are your guys thoughts on the Panasonic g7? Is it still worth it, or do other cams such as gx85, em10 iii, etc. have better value? I have the g7 and like it a lot, but am curious what you guys think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 The G85 is the one to get. Rinad Amir and Cinegain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar_kevin Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Still an extremely capable and awesome camera. It provides an awesome value for what it is. I still use/like mine quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell64 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 10 minutes ago, homestar_kevin said: Still an extremely capable and awesome camera. It provides an awesome value for what it is. I still use/like mine quite a bit. The g7 or g85? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Old EOSHD-frequenter Andy Lee (not sure what's up with him these days) had decided to use G7 bodies on a project over the GH4 back when. Its colors and noise performance was actually better. Look at this: Though, the G85 is a significant upgrade I would say because you get even better color/noise performance. It's also great for handheld due to the all-important in-body image stabilization and Dual I.S. The kit lens Lumix 12-60mm has optical stabilization that works in conjunction with that and is weathersealed (as is the G85 body itself). Plus, I found it really helpful that the G85 moved the SD card slot away from being co-located at the battery compartment to its own door on the side. The GX85 lacks the mic-input and the Cinelike profiles have to be added by hack (that I believe is inhibited by later firmware)... Not sure about the E-M10 Mark III but Mathieu/Mirrorlessons did fair videos on that: webrunner5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar_kevin Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Shell64 said: The g7 or g85? The g7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Sports Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I think they can be had for under $400 now, I recommend that mug All the time. I would pick it everyday of the week over an old t2i/similar. IronFilm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nmccarthy Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I have the g7 too and love it. Right now I don't think i'll need to upgrade until the next-gen GX and GH cameras come out (especially when i'm still saving up for more panaleica lenses) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell64 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Honestly the 1080p is pretty good despite the low bitrate. Definately gh3 level to my eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 You people are crazy for recommending a G7 over a G85. Hell they are only like 50 dollars more than a G7 at times. One right here for 450 bucks, if you need a PaL one there is one on eBay for 415.00 Dollars. Crazy to buy a G7 for that much less money now. I had a G7 myself, great camera, but if was buying again I sure as hell wouldn't buy one again with the G85 out there to be had. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-Mirrorless-Micro-Four-Thirds-Digital-Camera-Body-New/132894837276?hash=item1ef1264a1c%3Ag%3A9hQAAOSwIddcHBFg%3Asc%3AUSPSPriority!45056!US!-1&LH_BIN=1 homestar_kevin, billdoubleu and Rinad Amir 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell64 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 The g7 can be bought used for $300-350. That is a steal for what it is. Gh3 1080p plus gh4 4K for 300 bucks! New though I would recommend a used g85. The g95 is crap with 8 bit vlog. webrunner5 and IronFilm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrothersthre3 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Yeah the G7 is great over the GX85 if you really need those mic jacks. However I'd go for the Olympus EM10 MK3. Its going for $350 now on ebay. You get mic jacks plus IBIS. 4.6k oversampled with a 2x crop. To me that is by far the best deal, plus I liked Olympus color. Of course IBIS is a plus. I am honestly tempted to buy one even having an XT3, XT30, and BM pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar_kevin Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 24 minutes ago, webrunner5 said: You people are crazy for recommending a G7 over a G85. Hell they are only like 50 dollars more than a G7 at times. One right here for 450 bucks, if you need a PaL one there is one on eBay for 415.00 Dollars. Crazy to buy a G7 for that much less money now. I had a G7 myself, great camera, but if was buying again I sure as hell wouldn't buy one again with the G85 out there to be had. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-Mirrorless-Micro-Four-Thirds-Digital-Camera-Body-New/132894837276?hash=item1ef1264a1c%3Ag%3A9hQAAOSwIddcHBFg%3Asc%3AUSPSPriority!45056!US!-1&LH_BIN=1 I'm not recommending if OVER the g85, I'm just saying the g7 is still a good camera. If you don't think a ILC that does 4k and can be bought used for ~$250-300 body only isn't a good deal, you're the crazy one. They can both be good cameras, one being better or having more features doesn't make the other one a piece of shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell64 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, homestar_kevin said: I'm not recommending if OVER the g85, I'm just saying the g7 is still a good camera. If you don't think a ILC that does 4k and can be bought used for ~$250-300 body only isn't a good deal, you're the crazy one. They can both be good cameras, one being better or having more features doesn't make the other one a piece of shit. Yeah used it might be the best budget filmmaking camera. Even brand new it might not be as good as the gx85 or g85 but it is still a “good deal” does the em10 iii have a decent profile for grading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfoundmass Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 The G7 is one of the best low budget cameras available right now. You can get some real deals on the used market. If you absolutely can't afford to spend a little more on the G85 it's a great option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrothersthre3 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Shell64 said: Yeah used it might be the best budget filmmaking camera. Even brand new it might not be as good as the gx85 or g85 but it is still a “good deal” does the em10 iii have a decent profile for grading? CineD may have a bit more dynamic range but a lot of people find the color hard to work with. I know a lot of people who use natural on the G7 even GH5. I don't feel like there is a huge difference until you jump up to log recording which neither camera has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 2 hours ago, webrunner5 said: You people are crazy for recommending a G7 over a G85. Hell they are only like 50 dollars more than a G7 at times. One right here for 450 bucks, if you need a PaL one there is one on eBay for 415.00 Dollars. Crazy to buy a G7 for that much less money now. I had a G7 myself, great camera, but if was buying again I sure as hell wouldn't buy one again with the G85 out there to be had. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-Mirrorless-Micro-Four-Thirds-Digital-Camera-Body-New/132894837276?hash=item1ef1264a1c%3Ag%3A9hQAAOSwIddcHBFg%3Asc%3AUSPSPriority!45056!US!-1&LH_BIN=1 Never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell64 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 minute ago, webrunner5 said: Well the down-vote on me proves @homestar_kevin doesn't have a clue. Thanks for letting me know. I will avoid anything you say. Time saver. Well if you can’t afford the extra for the g85 the g7 is still great. Same iq, same great ergonomics. Your acting like the g7 is crap. When bought used its waaaayyyy cheaper than the g85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar_kevin Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 ?? that's close to a compliment from you. Enjoy webrunner5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 The G7 is crap compared to the G85. For 50, a 100 Dollars you are going to buy a camera with no IBIS and Worse color science all all the other things it brings and be happy. There are some silly people in this thread doing new people on here a disservice. And you aren't buying the G7 for no 250 Dollars anywhere unless a truck ran over it. Grow up. Rinad Amir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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