How to set up your new Panasonic GH5 for Filmmaking

Griffin explains all the Panasonic GH5 settings filmmakers need to know to optimize their new camera.


Skip to 2:53 for Save/Restore Camera Setting

1:15 How the GH5 menu system works
2:32 Save your settings in Menu \ Setup \ Save/Restore Camera Setting
3:53 How to operate the GH5 exterior

4:45 Griffin’s settings
beginning in Creative Video menu—

Menu \ Creative Video \ Exposure Mode \ M
Menu \ Creative Video \ SS/Gain Operation \ ANGLE/ISO
Also explained in the Creative Video menu: Variable Frame Rate (VFR), Synchro Scan, WFM/Vector Scope, and Focus Transition

6:11 Motion Picture menu—
Menu \ Motion Picture \ Rec Format \ MP4 (LPCM)
Menu \ Motion Picture \ Continuous AF \ OFF
Menu \ Motion Picture \ Photo Style \ Natural
Menu \ Motion Picture \ Luminance Level \ 16-235
Menu \ Motion Picture \ Mic Level Limiter \ OFF
Menu \ Motion Picture \ Sound Output \ REC SOUND
Also explained in the Motion Picture menu: Stabilizer, Ex. Tele Conv., Mic Level Adj., HDMI Rec Output

10:58 Custom menu—
Menu \ Custom \ ISO Increments \ ⅓ EV
Menu \ Custom \ Extended ISO \ ON
Menu \ Custom \ Shutter AF \ ON
Menu \ Custom \ AF Assist Lamp \ OFF
Menu \ Custom \ Peaking \ ON
Menu \ Custom \ Guideline \ Rule of Thirds grid
Menu \ Custom \ Zebra Pattern \ 95%
Also explained in the Custom menu: Fn Button Set, Video Button, Highlight

15:10 Setup menu—
Menu \ Setup \ Beep \ Beep Volume (OFF), E-Shutter Vol (OFF)
Menu \ Setup \ Live View Mode \ 30fps
Menu \ Setup \ Monitor Luminance \ 1
Menu \ Setup \ Eye Sensor \ LVF/Monitor Switch \ MON
Menu \ Setup \ System Frequency \ 59.94Hz (NTSC)
Menu \ Setup \ Double Slot Function \ Relay Rec
Also explained in the Setup menu: Cust. Set Mem., Wi-Fi, Format

19:00 My Menu

DOWNLOAD GRIFFIN'S GH5 SETTINGS FILE griffinhammond.com/gh5

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