The PanasonicGH5has been the go-to camera for a huge number of content creators since its launch all the wayback in 2017.
Now, we finally get to see its successor, the GH6. Which features a brand new 25.2MP sensor, 5.7K 30P ProRes 4:2:2 video and no recording limits.
Lumix users will be delighted to see that the camera remains a part of theMicro Four Thirdsecosystem, so GH5 users looking to upgrade can bring their lenses along with them.
The GH6 has 3-inch flip-out touchscreen LCD monitor on the rear and the same 3.68 million dotOLEDviewfinder found on the GH5.
The new camera features something that Panasonic calls Dynamic Range Boost which uses clever circuitry and beefy onboard processing to create a higher dynamic range image.
The Dynamic Range Boost feature also reduces noise and improves image quality at high ISO settings.
All this processing takes a lot of cooling, though, and that’s why the GH6 features an active cooling fan to keep things running smoothly.
Panasonic has placed a lot of emphasis on the new codecs supported, in particular the many flavours of ProRes that are offered.
As these heavier new codecs require much faster data rates for storage, a CFexpress slot has been added. Many of the new codecs will require writing to the CFexpress card asSD cardswon’t be able to keep up.
There is aUSB-C3.2 port onboard, and Panasonic plans to allow recording to anexternal SSDvia a firmware update, which would likely be the cheaper option.
Unfortunately, the autofocus system remains contrast-detect based, so GH5 users hoping for a massive boost in autofocus capabilities may be somewhat disappointed.
The GH6 is available topre-order nowat a price of $2,200 for the body only variant.
Panasonic Lumix GH6
A true successor to the longstanding favourite GH5. Video shooters look no further, the GH6 is unmatched in its price point.
