panasonicgh4

Shooting 4K Video for Still Photographs: A Quick Test

My day job has me using the new Panasonic GH4 for video. While Panasonic did include a 4K photo mode that can be used in a similar way with specific advantages (that’s another blog post), I wanted to test shooting for stills in regular 4K video mode. The main reason for this was to also have the actual video clip to use for other things if I wanted.

Sample Footage & Shooting Impressions: Panasonic’s 4K-Capable GH4

Panasonic is serious about the 4K-capable GH4 as both a video AND stills camera. But particularly in the stills category, a price tag that will likely push 2 grand and a sensor that is only Micro Four Thirds size makes for an uphill battle when it comes to convincing folks to jump on board.

Panasonic Unveils the Long-Rumored GH4, a 4K-Capable Micro Four Thirds Beast

After months of rumors, spec and image leaks -- including a full press text leak... yikes -- Panasonic has is finally launching the much-talked-about GH4: a Micro Four Thirds shooter with 4K video capability that the company is calling the "ultimate photo/video hybrid Digital Single Lens Mirrorless(DSLM) camera."