newfoundmass Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Tim Sewell said: They very much wouldn't like you to keep using them. They'd like you to get out there and replace them with new stuff, preferably on a monthly basis! That's not entirely true. Yes, they'd like you to buy the new versions but the systems depend on DSLR shooters being enticed to switch to mirrorless because their lenses can still be used. I think they realize that the change over from their old lenses to the better mirrorless ones will happen slowly over time, both as the need arises or users decide they'd prefer to get lighter version of the lens. It'd be interesting to know what percentage of Canon and Nikon mirrorless shooters are still using legacy lenses, though I imagine it's nearly impossible to figure out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPG Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I do a lot of concert videos of classical music, and it is vital for me to have camera's that can run unattended for one or two hours. The GH5 is still one of the very few hybrids that can do exactly that. With a battery grip it can record for nearly 3 hours and I have never had any heating problem. For run-and gun it is also still an excellent camera with its great Ibis, very good handling and bulletproof design. Yes, the AF is nowadays its weak spot, but after all the updates and with some native lenses it is much better than some would suspect. In critical situations, one learns how to use it or not to use it. I would like to have the AF of a Sony or Canon, but it is still no deal breaker for me. The whole ecosystem is another reason why I am still very much in love with M43. Besides a wonderful and vast array of lenses by Panasonic and Olympus, we now have an ever expanding range of third party lenses. My latest acquisition (a wonderful and incredibly well performing Mitakon 17 mm F0.95 lens) is giving me a whole new playing field. I do follow the developments with Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fuji, but I still see a lot of disadvantages when switching to one of these. I agree that AF, DR and lowlight capabilities are no small feats, but there are other factors as well, and I don’t want to gain on some aspects and loose in a bunch of others. Today I saw that new video by “Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions”. Funny enough he reached the same conclusions. It is easy to get blinded by all those shiny features of the new FF bodies, and forget the blessings of what one already owns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
androidlad Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Spec sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GPtPEuCoz-1HNyGaH-FPu93S-RnvD5ud/view Same sensor as original GH5, IMX272 https://www.sony-semicon.co.jp/products/common/pdf/IMX272AQK_Flyer.pdf Rinad Amir and kye 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thpriest Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 So...same low light as GH5? A GH5S with IBIS and 4k 50p in 10bit would have been interesting. A GH5 remix just seems shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger 2.0 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 10 hours ago, Thpriest said: So...same low light as GH5? A GH5S with IBIS and 4k 50p in 10bit would have been interesting. A GH5 remix just seems shite. Looks to me like they are not interested anymore to invest in MFT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Did the original GH5 have 24/96 audio? If not, then that's a pretty good little upgrade... especially if you use the XLR adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael S Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Hmm, looks like someone has been testing the streaming capabilities of the DC-GH5M2 back in March this year (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VJp9HLvSEhU41Sfudbl7A). The (Chinese) channel name translates to something like "Software verification". Maybe I should set a Google alert on DC-GH6 to see if something will come up at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfoundmass Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Maybe there is hope? https://www.43rumors.com/ft3-there-is-hope-gh6-development-will-be-announced-tomorrow/ (FT3) There is hope: GH6 development will be announced tomorrow? UPDATE: I still cannot confirm if the announcement is happening tomorrow. That image you see on top is for the closed press event. Not sure if there will be some days of NDA before the actual public announcement! I still cannot confirm this via solid sources. But one source heard that Panasonic will announce the GH6 development along the new GH5II launch. If this is true it would lift a heavy weight from all of us that are disappointed with the GH5II. It would make indeed sense for Panasonic to offer an updated and affordable GH5II along a high end and more expensive GH6 camera. So let’s hope this one source isn’t wrong 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSMW Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 If they do announce a GH6, what would the point of a GH5.5 be?! It's possible there could be 2 models, but in this day and age, I think it would be unlikely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majoraxis Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 5/14/2021 at 10:57 AM, mercer said: Did the original GH5 have 24/96 audio? If not, then that's a pretty good little upgrade... especially if you use the XLR adapter. Yes it did have 96k. I have the XLR adapter. Alexander Kooistra and mercer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfoundmass Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 5 hours ago, MrSMW said: If they do announce a GH6, what would the point of a GH5.5 be?! It's possible there could be 2 models, but in this day and age, I think it would be unlikely? My only guess is that it's meant as a lower cost entry while a GH6 will be the flagship entry? I'm not sure, honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Panasonic has updated some lenses to mark II. The Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1,4 II, Panasonic AF 20/1,7 II and Panasonic AF 12-35/2,8 G Lumix Vario ASPH Power OIS II are all mark II lenses with small upgrades and the old ones are phased out. Then they have produced new more expensive and unique lenses, like the Summilux 10-25 1.7 and Panasonic Leica 12-60 2.8-4. Let's hope it's the same with the GH5 mark II, some small upgrades to replace the original GH5 and then there is a GH6 coming, maybe a new body design and new unique specs. One can always dream :) But I'm happy right now with my S5 and GH5 combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcio Kabke Pinheiro Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Everyone is taking their time - or maybe the global chip shortage is worse than we know. Fuji will only release new cameras in 2022. The "high-end" Sony APS-C looks like that will be a Panasonic G100 competitor (sarcasm here) with the old "rolling shutter king" sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodlum Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Via Panasonic Instagram. It looks like multiple GH bodies could be announced. "We are pleased to announce that they will present an expanded lineup of the popular LUMIX GH series at an online launch event. The event will be held at https://www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/lumix/ on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 14:00 UTC. . We are committed to addressing further to enhance the G Series lineup and performance of conventional Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and lenses to meet the continuous demands of creators who value the strong advantage that only MFT can offer. . More information will be updated in the future posts on the official Instagram account @lumix until May 25, 2021." Towd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodlum Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 It look like GH5ii and GH6 will be announced (maybe development for GH6) as it mentioned multiple GH cameras LUMIX Live : New GH Series Cameras are Coming We are pleased to announce that we will present new LUMIX GH series cameras at an online launch event. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 10:00am EDT. stv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfoundmass Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 🙏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodlum Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 A new zoom lens will be announced as well. https://www.43rumors.com/from-the-gh5ii-press-event-there-will-be-a-new-zoom-lens-too-and-gh6/ There was a press meeting today and Panasonic also published the teaser for the MAy 25th announcement. This is what I heard from the event: GH5II definitely coming soon New zoom lens (something to match the 10-25) GH6 development announcement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy G Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 19 hours ago, hoodlum said: It look like GH5ii and GH6 will be announced (maybe development for GH6) as it mentioned multiple GH cameras LUMIX Live : New GH Series Cameras are Coming We are pleased to announce that we will present new LUMIX GH series cameras at an online launch event. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 10:00am EDT. I just received an email from Panasonic yesterday with this same announcement, it directs one to a webpage for the event here... lumix live | Panasonic US https://shop.panasonic.com/lumix-live ...perhaps time for a new thread not based on rumors? I would sure like to see Panasonic follow-through on their promise for organic, global-shutter, negative-gain, sensor technology! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kye Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Jimmy G said: ...perhaps time for a new thread not based on rumors? Yes, but what do we call it? The GH5mk2 thread? The GH6 thread? Hell, if we're not believing the rumours then maybe they're going straight to the GH7 and going for a 12K sensor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodlum Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, kye said: Yes, but what do we call it? The GH5mk2 thread? The GH6 thread? Hell, if we're not believing the rumours then maybe they're going straight to the GH7 and going for a 12K sensor! Latest rumour mentions that GH6 will not be 8k and they are focusing on 4K. https://www.43rumors.com/really-looks-like-there-will-two-gh-cameras-this-year-the-new-gh5ii-and-a-future-new-gh6/ kye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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