Panasonic G7 at DVinfo.net

John C. Chu · May 18th, 2015, 07:44 AM

Sounds really good...
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds DMC-G7KK B&H

G. Lee Gordon · May 18th, 2015, 08:46 PM

The big question I have is why buy the GH4?

John C. Chu · May 19th, 2015, 09:52 AM

I would assume certain color profiles, the anamorphic 4:3 mode of the gh4 would not be included on the G7.

I think for half the price of a GH4 body, this arrival of the G7 is like when the budget Canon t2i/eps550d was introduced. Good enough.

It is a kller price point for video enthusiasts. I wish a body only option is available.

Bill Koehler · May 19th, 2015, 08:03 PM

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/digital-...ml#post1887016

Pete Carney · May 21st, 2015, 07:56 AM

The GH4 has 100mbps 1080-60p in ETC mode and it has 96fps slow motion. These are two functions I use all the time over my G6.

With that said, the G6 creates an incredibly appealing image in 1080-60p in ETC mode. With it's focus peaking and ultra light weight, it was a hands down winner in image quality vs the GH3 at the time IMHO. Here's a cool sample of some bull elk with a 600mm Nikkor AIS ED lens in ETC mode.

It will be interesting to see how that GX7 sensor works with the new venus engine in the G7.

Cheers,
Pete

Noa Put · May 21st, 2015, 08:00 AM

Quote:

he G6 creates an incredibly appealing image in 1080-60p in ETC mode. With it's focus peaking and ultra light weight, it was a hands down winner in image quality vs the GH3 at the time IMHO

Yes, etc mode on the G6 has a remarkable performance imagewise, if you shoot in other modes the g6 performs worse in 50p and the same at 25p compared to the gh3, something I have tested on a resolution chart.

John C. Chu · May 22nd, 2015, 09:35 AM

I see on Cinema5d which states that the G7 camera will indeed have the Cinemalike D and V profiles
http://www.cinema5d.com/panasonic-g7-4k-video-800/

Nice. This price point is compelling.

Edit: Here is straight from Panasonic's website:

http://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer...-g7.specs.html

Fran Guidry · May 22nd, 2015, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G. Lee Gordon

The big question I have is why buy the GH4?

Folks outside the EU might prefer the GH4 for its unlimited shot length.

Fran

Mike Leah · May 22nd, 2015, 05:24 PM

Looks like a nice camera. I also hope a body only option becomes available. I already have a 14-42 lens. I was really getting interested in the gh4 and was waiting to see what happens to the price so this option fits in nicely

May 18th, 2015, 07:44 AM	#1
John C. Chu Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rego Park , NYC Posts: 665	Panasonic G7 Sounds really good... Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds DMC-G7KK B&H

May 18th, 2015, 08:46 PM	#2
G. Lee Gordon Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 431	Re: Panasonic G7 The big question I have is why buy the GH4? __________________ "Get Er Done!!!"

May 19th, 2015, 09:52 AM	#3
John C. Chu Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rego Park , NYC Posts: 665	Re: Panasonic G7 I would assume certain color profiles, the anamorphic 4:3 mode of the gh4 would not be included on the G7. I think for half the price of a GH4 body, this arrival of the G7 is like when the budget Canon t2i/eps550d was introduced. Good enough. It is a kller price point for video enthusiasts. I wish a body only option is available.

May 19th, 2015, 08:03 PM	#4
Bill Koehler Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, USA Posts: 760	Re: Panasonic G7 http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/digital-...ml#post1887016

May 21st, 2015, 07:56 AM	#5
Pete Carney Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 65	Re: Panasonic G7 The GH4 has 100mbps 1080-60p in ETC mode and it has 96fps slow motion. These are two functions I use all the time over my G6. With that said, the G6 creates an incredibly appealing image in 1080-60p in ETC mode. With it's focus peaking and ultra light weight, it was a hands down winner in image quality vs the GH3 at the time IMHO. Here's a cool sample of some bull elk with a 600mm Nikkor AIS ED lens in ETC mode. g6 slow motion on Vimeo It will be interesting to see how that GX7 sensor works with the new venus engine in the G7. Cheers, Pete

May 22nd, 2015, 09:35 AM	#7
John C. Chu Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rego Park , NYC Posts: 665	Re: Panasonic G7 I see on Cinema5d which states that the G7 camera will indeed have the Cinemalike D and V profiles http://www.cinema5d.com/panasonic-g7-4k-video-800/ Nice. This price point is compelling. Edit: Here is straight from Panasonic's website: http://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer...-g7.specs.html

May 22nd, 2015, 05:24 PM	#9
Mike Leah Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: east coast Posts: 91	Re: Panasonic G7 Looks like a nice camera. I also hope a body only option becomes available. I already have a 14-42 lens. I was really getting interested in the gh4 and was waiting to see what happens to the price so this option fits in nicely