Picked up a GH5s, any users still here?

[Larry H-L]

I’ve picked up a couple of older m4/3 cameras recently, an Olympus E-M1x and a Panasonic GH5s, the video centric low megapixel camera. Price for both was lower than buying a new single body.

The M1x has been great for birding from a kayak, the keeper rate on birds in flight is very high as long as I keep the birds in the frame. Yes, it’s heavy for an m4/3 but the big grip is helpful with long lenses.

I haven’t had many chances yet to experiment with the low-light capabilities or video quality of the GH5s. One thing surprised me though, the EVF seems different somehow, can’t quite put my finger on it but unlike the GH4, and G9. I do like that it has many of the same video tools that are on the newer Gh6 & 7.

Any current or former 5s users still here?

 

[Archiver]

The GH5S looked very attractive when it was first released, and as many models have been released since then, used prices have come down a lot. I've got one in my wishlist, but I'm not in a huge hurry to buy one as other cameras have come along like the S5 and S1. The GH5S remains unique in the Panasonic family as it is the only camera with a video-specific sensor, and was the only multi-aspect ratio sensor camera of its generation, or any subsequent. The 12mp sensor should be fine for most photographic purposes if you don't crop much. If/when I get one, I'l revisit this thread.