Panasonic GH4

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When I first bought my camera, a Nikon D3200, I had barely any experience in anything that had to do with cameras. After a year or so in dabbling in all of it, I finally upgraded to the Panasonic GH4.


I got these specs from the guide that came in the box.

  • 16.05 MP Digital Live MOS Sensor
  • DCI 4K 4096×2160 at 24p
  • UHD 4K 3840×2160 at 30p/24p
  • Full HD up to 60p
  • 3.0″ 1,036k-Dot OLED Touchscreen Monitor
  • 2,359K-Dot OLED Live View Finder
  • Support for 59.94p, 23.98p, 50p, & 24p
  • 4:2:2 8-Bit or 10-Bit HDMI Output
  • High-Speed 49-Point Autofocus
  • Magnesium Alloy, Weather-Sealed Body

 The GH4 looks like an entry-level DSLR, but looks can be deceiving. 
Panasonic's GH series of Micro Four Third sensor cameras was always a leader in filmmaking. It is shaped like a DSLR but smaller than a Canon Rebel. It has a very simplistic look when you see it from the front. 
The button layout of the GH4 is placed to where it is easier to use and no difficulty understanding each function. At the top, you'll notice a drive wheel, hot shoe, mode dial with locking button, ISO control and white balance. You'll notice on the back that it has a flip out LCD screen about 3 inches.  
I don't really use every single feature on the camera, only the ones that will benefit my filmmaking. In general, the GH4 is geared towards filmmakers. 

With the GH4, being a vast upgrade because of the 4k capabilities it has. I, personally, shoot in 4k and don't output to 4k so when I leave it in 1080, the quality of the image is better when I go into post and do a zoom in on a shot without losing any quality. 

I love this camera, when I got it. I'm glad I upgraded, considering the price was hefty. ($1,300 or so)

I'll have some test footage out this weekend to show you the quality. 

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