Panasonic Lumix GH7 + 12-60mm F2.8-4

Description

Main features of the Panasonic Lumix GH7

• 25.5MP Sensor: Over 13 stops of dynamic range increase for stills and videos
• Apple ProRes RAW Internal Recording: Features the world's first 32-bit float recording.
• Adobe Frame.io Camera to Cloud support: Makes it easy to automatically upload, backup, and share content to the cloud.
• Open Gate Flexible Framework: Covers all formats in greater detail.
• Real-Time LUT: Allows you to load original LUT files and apply new color expressions to videos and photos.

Why buy a Panasonic Lumix GH7?

The Panasonic Lumix GH7 is designed for a variety of professional uses in video and photography production, excelling in several key aspects:

High Quality Video Production:

The Panasonic Lumix GH7 offers internal Apple ProRes RAW recording, allowing you to capture 5.7K images at 30p directly in the camera.

The Lumix GH7 is the world's first camera to offer 32-bit Floating Recording, eliminating the need to adjust the sound level during recording and improving workflow quality and efficiency.

Compatible with ARRI LogC3, providing excellent color matching with ARRI digital cinema cameras.

Offers continuous recording without overheating, ideal for long recording sessions.

Professional Photography:

Featuring a 25.2MP BSI CMOS sensor, the Lumix GH7 delivers high resolution and wide dynamic range, capturing rich details in both still images and video.

Improved phase detection autofocus enables fast and precise focusing on a variety of subjects, including humans, animals, and vehicles.

Versatility in Harsh Environments:

The Panasonic GH7 is suitable for harsh environments thanks to its compact body, efficient heat dissipation, and resistance to extreme conditions such as dust, splashes, and low temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius.

Advanced image stabilization technology improves video quality and enables moving photos with less distortion.

Efficient and Optimized Workflow:

The Panasonic Lumix GH7 enables video recording in advanced formats such as ProRes RAW HQ and facilitates integration with Adobe Cloud for more efficient editing and content management.

Real-time LUT functionality allows color corrections to be applied directly in-camera, reducing post-production time.

Native integration with Frame.io allows for automatic uploading, backup, and sharing of content via the cloud.

Compatibility and Connectivity:

The Lumix GH7 offers multiple connectivity options, including wireless (RTMP/RTMPS) and wired (RTP/RTSP) live streaming, ideal for sharing content in real time.

The fast Wi-Fi connection allows for easy content transfer to mobile devices and direct editing on social media platforms.

In short, the Panasonic Lumix GH7 is a versatile and powerful camera, ideal for video and photography production professionals seeking high quality, workflow efficiency, and the ability to operate in a variety of conditions. The combination of its advanced recording capabilities, improved autofocus, and ruggedness make it a standout choice for demanding content creators.

The Panasonic Lumix GH7 's video features are distinguished by their versatility and high quality. Here's a summary of the key features:

Internal Recording Modes:

• Open Door 4:3 5.8K (5760×4320) up to 30 fps
• 4:3 4.4K (4352×3264) up to 60 fps
• 17:9 5.7K (5728x3024) up to 60p
• 17:9 C4K (4096×2160) up to 120p
• 16:9 UHD 4K (3840x2160) up to 120p
• 16:9 FullHD (1920×1080) up to 240p (with VFR up to 300 fps)

Bit Quality:

• Modes higher than 4K in 4:2:0 10-bit.
• 4K and FHD modes with 10-bit 4:2:2 subsampling (except VFR modes).

Internal ProRes RAW Recording:

• ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ.
• Storage on CFexpress memory card or USB-C SSD.

Recording modes:

• 17:9 5.7K (5728x3024) at 23.98, 24, 25 or 29.97 fps.
• 17:9 C4K (4096x2160) at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50 or 59.94 fps.

Active Cooling System:

No limited recording time.

Possible shutdown at high ambient temperatures.

Proxy File Recording:

Three quality settings:

• H: MOV, H.265, FullHD 1080p, 10 bit 4:2:0, 12-16 Mbps.
• M: MOV, H.265, FullHD 1080p, 10-bit 4:2:0, 6-9 Mbps.
• L: MOV, H.264, HD 720p, 8-bit 4:2:0, 6-4 Mbps.

Real-Time LUT:

Configurable separately for original and proxy video.

Raw HDMI output available.

Adobe Frame.io Camera to Cloud Integration:

Upload proxy video files, jpegs, or raw photos.

Data transfer via Wi-Fi or USB connection.

Video Streaming:

Wireless transmission or via USB connection, wired LAN, etc.

Filmmaker Assistance Features:

Waveform monitor, vector telescope, luminance spot meter (variable and moving), markers, expanded live view.

Red box indicator when recording video and blue box when streaming live.

Improved Real-Time LUT & LUMIX Lab Application

Panasonic’s innovative Real Time LUT feature, which debuted with the LUMIX S9, is also available on the LUMIX GH7 . This feature allows the creation of custom filters by layering Photo Styles and LUTs with advanced parameter settings for more detailed creative control. The Lumix GH7 also offers automatic Photo Style identification, an improved LUT library, and space to store up to 39 LUTs directly in-camera.

The real-time LUT feature is complemented by the new LUMIX Lab app. With this smartphone app (available for Android and iOS), you can transfer images from your camera, create a LUT, save it, and load it into your camera for use as a creative filter. You can also share your LUTs with other creators.

ARRI LogC3 for the LUMIX GH7

A highlight is the ability to purchase an additional license key (DMW-SFU3A) and enable ARRI LogC3 recording on the GH7 camera. After recording to this ARRI Log picture profile, you can access the ARRI Look Library, which contains 87 looks to choose from. You can also save your favorite ARRI Look for rec709 LUT conversion and combine it with the camera's REAL TIME LUT feature.

Specifications and Physical Characteristics

The Lumix GH7 's body maintains the same design as the GH6. It includes an active cooling fan beneath the screen. Panasonic uses graphite to dissipate heat through the magnesium alloy body and the heat dissipation fins cooled by the fan. Despite the active cooling, the design is weatherproof and can withstand temperatures down to -10°C.

The 3-inch touchscreen rear monitor can be moved freely even with cables connected. The OLED viewfinder (LVF) has a resolution of 3.68 MP and now offers 0.8x magnification.

Media Options for the Lumix GH7

The Lumix GH7 features two memory slots: CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II (U3, up to V90). Additionally, you can record video to an external SSD via its USB-C port. USB-C SSDs typically offer a better price-per-GB ratio and help with heat dissipation, as a memory card also generates heat in the camera.

However, Panasonic warns that the external SSD cannot be used with the DMW-BLF19 battery type, as it does not provide sufficient power to the USB-C port. Additionally, the maximum output of the sensor is 60 fps when recording to the SSD. It is crucial to follow the correct procedure when connecting and removing the SSD to avoid data corruption or other issues.

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