Panasonic GH5 DSLR 4K Camera with V-Log / ZF Distagon/Planar DSLR Set (21-85mm)

IMAGE SENSOR

Type

36 x 24 mm CMOS

Effective Pixels

Approx. 30.4 megapixels

Total Pixels

Approx. 31.7 megapixels

Aspect Ratio

3:2

Low-Pass Filter

Built-in/Fixed 

Sensor Cleaning

EOS integrated cleaning system

Colour Filter Type

Primary Colour

IMAGE PROCESSOR

Type

DIGIC 6+

LENS

Lens Mount

EF (excludes EF-S/EF/M lenses)

Focal Length

Equivalent to 1.0x the focal length of the lens

FOCUSING

Type

TTL-secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with dedicated AF sensor

AF System/ Points

61 Point / max of 41 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at f/2.8 and 61 points / 21 cross-type AF points at f/81
The number of cross-type AF points will differ depending on the lens.

AF Working Range

EV -3 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100)

AF Modes

AI Focus
One Shot
AI Servo AF

AF Point Selection

Automatic selection: All 61 point AF (based on EOS iTR AF setting) 
Manual selection: Single point AF (selectable points 61, 15, 9 or cross type only points selectable) 
Manual selection: Single point Spot AF 
Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right) 
Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding 8 points 
Manual selection: Zone AF (all AF points divided into 9 focusing zones) 
Manual selection: Large Zone AF (all AF points divided into 3 focusing zones) 
AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting

Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel and Quick Control screen

AF Lock

Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode or AF-ON button is pressed.

AF Assist Beam

Emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite

Manual Focus

Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode

AF Microadjustment

AF Menu
+/- 20 steps ( wide and tele setting for Zooms)
Adjust all lenses by same amount
Adjust up to 40 lenses individually
Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number

EXPOSURE CONTROL

Metering Modes

Approx. 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone metering. EOS Intelligent Subject Analysis system 
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF point) 
(2) Partial metering (approx. 6.1% of viewfinder at centre) 
(3) Spot metering: Center spot metering (approx. 1.3% viewfinder at centre) 
AF point-linked spot metering not provided 
(4) Centre weighted average metering

Metering Range

EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)

AE Lock

Auto: In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved 
Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Tv and M modes

Exposure Compensation

+/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).

AEB

2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments

ISO Sensitivity*

Auto 100-32000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) 
ISO can be expanded to L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400,2

SHUTTER

Type

Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter

Speed

30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments) + Bulb (Shutter speed range available varies according to shooting mode)

WHITE BALANCE

Type

Auto white balance with the imaging sensor

Settings

AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White
Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting.
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.

Custom White Balance

Yes, 1 setting can be registered

WB Bracketing

+/-3 levels in single level increments
3 bracketed images per shutter release.
Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias.

VIEWFINDER

Type

Pentaprism

Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)

Approx. 100%

Magnification

Approx. 0.71x¹

Eyepoint

Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens centre)

Dioptre Correction

-3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)

Focusing Screen

Fixed (Transmissive LCD screen)

Mirror

Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter)

Viewfinder Information

AF information: Single/Spot AF points, AF Frame, AF status, Focus indicator, AF mode, AF point selection, AF point registration 
Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, flash metering, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB, metering mode, shooting mode 
Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light 
Image information:  Card information, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+), JPEG/RAW indicator, Dual Pixel RAW,  Digital Lens Optimizer. 
Composition information: Grid, Electronic level 
Other information: Battery check, Warning symbol, Flicker Detection, drive mode, white balance

Depth of Field Preview

Yes, with Depth of Field preview button.

Eyepiece Shutter

On strap

LCD MONITOR

Type

8.10cm (3.2") Clear View II TFT, approx. 1620K dots

Coverage

Approx. 100%

Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically)

Approx. 170°

Coating

Anti-reflection and Solid Structure

Brightness Adjustment

Adjustable to one of seven levels

Display Options 

FLASH

Modes

E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual

X-Sync

1/200sec (EX series Speedlites only)

Flash Exposure Compensation

+/- 3EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments

Flash Exposure Bracketing

Yes, with compatible External Flash

Flash Exposure Lock

Yes

Second Curtain Synchronisation

Yes

HotShoe/ PC Terminal

Yes/ Yes

External Flash Compatibility

E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support

External Flash Control

Via camera menu screen

SHOOTING

Modes 

Picture Styles 

Colour Space

sRGB and Adobe RGB

Image Processing

Highlight Tone Priority 
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) 
Long exposure noise reduction 
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) 
Lens optical correction4: 
- Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction (during/after still photo shooting, during Video only) 
- Distortion correction, Diffraction correction, Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting) 
Resize to M, S1, S2 or S3 5
Cropping: JPEG images can be cropped (Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1) 
- 45 cropping sizes selectable, from 11% to 95% (diagonal) 
- Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation 
- Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation 
RAW image processing 6
Multiple exposure

Drive Modes

Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self-timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote),
Silent single shooting, Silent continuous shooting

Continuous Shooting 

LIVE VIEW MODE

Type

Electronic viewfinder with image sensor

Coverage

Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)

Frame Rate

30 fps

Focusing 

Metering 

Display Options

4 levels available through INFO. button: No information, Basic shooting information, Advanced shooting information and Advanced shooting information with Histogram 
Multiple Exposure status also avaible in Multiple Exposure mode

FILE TYPE

Still Image Type

JPEG: 3 compression options 
RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW and Dual Pixel RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition) 
Complies with Exif 2.30 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 
Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1

RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording

Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG possible, separate formats to separate cards possible

Image Size

JPEG: 
3:2 ratio (L) 6720x4480, (M1) 4464x2976, (S1) 3360x2240 , (S2) 1696x1280 , (S3) 640x480 
4:3 ratio (L) 5952x4480, (M1) 3968x2976, (S1) 2976x2240 , (S2) 1920x1280 , (S3) 720x480 
16:9 ratio (L) 6720x3776, (M1) 4464x2512, (S1) 3360x1888 , (S2) 1920x1080 , (S3) 720x408 
1:1 ratio (L) 4480x4480, (M1) 2976x2976, (S1) 2240x2240 , (S2) 1280x1280 , (S3) 480x480 
RAW: 
(RAW) 6720x4480, (M-RAW) 5040x3360, (S-RAW) 3360x2240

Movie Type

MOV (Video: H.264 Intra frame / inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM)

Movie Size

1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) intra or inter frame
1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) intra or inter frame
640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) inter frame

Movie Length

Max duration 29min 59sec, Max single file size 4GB

Folders

New folders can be manually created and selected

File Numbering

(1) Consecutive numbering
(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset

EOS MOVIE

Movie Type: MOV Video: 4K  (17:9) 4096 x 2160 - Motion JPEG (internal recording only)10, Full HD, HD - MPEG4 AVC / H.264 variable (average) bit rate, Audio: Linear PCM 
MP4 Video: Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 - MPEG4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC

Movie Size: 4K (17:9) 4096 x 2160 (29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps) Motion JPEG 
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) intra or inter frame 
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 HDR ( 29.97, 25 fps)  inter frame 
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25) lite inter frame 
HD (16:9) 1280 x 720 (119.9, 100 fps) intra frame

Colour Sampling (Internal recording): 4K - YCbCr4:2:2 (8 bit) 
Full HD/ HD - YCbCr4:2:0 (8 bit)

Movie Length: 4K and Full HD - Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT CF  card

High Frame Rate Movie: MOV Video: HD - 1280 x 720 at 100fps or 119.9fps 
Recorded as 1/4-speed slow motion movie 
Single scene maximum recording up to 7min 29sec.

4K Frame Grab: 8.8 megapixel JPEG still image frame grab from 4K movie possible

Bitrate / Mbps

MOV: 
4K (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p): Approx. 500 Mbps 
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/ALL-I: Approx. 180 Mbps 
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/IPB  Approx. 60 Mbps 
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/ALL-I: Approx. 90 Mbps 
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/IPB (Standard): Approx. 30 Mbps 
HD (119.9p/100.0p)/ALL-I: Approx. 160 Mbps 

MP4: 
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p)/IPB (Standard): Approx. 60 Mbps 
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/IPB (Standard): Approx. 30 Mbps 
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p)/IPB (Light): Approx. 12 Mbps

Microphone

Built-in monaural microphone (48Khz, 16 bit x 2 ch)

HDMI Display

External monitor only, External Monitor only without information display or Simultaneous on camera and external monitor

HDMI Output

Full HD recording only, uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:2, 8-bit, sound output via HDMI is also possible

Focusing

Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Face Detection and Tracking AF, Movie Servo AF 
Manual Focus

ISO

4K - Auto: 100-12800, H: 25600, H: 32000, H1: 51200, H2: 102400, 
Full HD / HD - Auto: 100-25600, H: 32000, H1: 51200, H2:102400

BUILT-IN GPS

Geotag Information

Longitude, Latitude, Elevation, Coordinated Universal Time

Positioning Modes

Mode 1: Camera continues to receive GPS signals at regular intervals when power is switched off 
Mode 2: GPS is switched off when power is switched off

Position Accuracy

Within approx. 30 m/98.4 ft (Based on good GPS satellite reception conditions on a clear day with no surrounding obstructions)

Compatible Satellite Navigation Systems

• GPS satellites (USA) 
• GLONASS satellites (Russia) 
• Quasi-Zenith Satellite Michibiki (Japan)

Log Files Format

NMEA Format. One log file per day based

Log File Usage

Transfer log data to memory card and copy it to a computer 
Use Map Utility to append the log file to the images

Digital Compass

Not provided

OTHER FEATURES

Custom Functions

17 Custom Functions with 46 settings

Metadata Tag

User copyright information (can be set in camera) 
Image rating (0-5 stars) 
IPTC data (registered with EOS Utility) 
Image transfer with caption (Caption registered with EOS Utility)

LCD Panel / Illumination

Yes / Yes

Water/ Dust Resistance

Yes (equal to EOS-1N)¹

Sound Memo

No

Intelligent Orientation Sensor

Yes

Playback Zoom

1.5x - 10x

Display Formats

(1) Single image 
(2) Single image with information (2 levels ) 
Basic - Shooting information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO and Image quality) 
Detailed - Shooting information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, metering  Image, quality and file size), Lens information , Brightness and RGB histogram, White balance, Picture Style, Color space and noise reduction, Lens optical correction, GPS information 
(3) 4 image index 
(4) 9 image index 
(5) 36 image index 
(6) 100 image index 
(7) Jump Display (1, 10 or 100 images, Date, Folder, Movies, Stills, Protected images, Rating) 
(8) Movie edit 
(9) RAW processing 
(10) Rating

Slide Show

Image selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills, Rating
Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10 or 20 seconds
Repeat: On/Off

Histogram

Brightness: Yes
RGB: Yes

Highlight Alert

Yes

Image Erase/Protection

Erase: Single image, All images in folder, Checkmarked images, unprotected images
Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time

Menu Categories

(1) Shooting menu (x4)
(2) AF Menu (x5)
(3) Playback menu (x3)
(4) Setup menu (x4)
(5) Custom Functions menu (x4)
(6) My Menu

Menu Languages

25 Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese

Firmware Update

Update possible by the user.

INTERFACE

Computer

Hi-Speed USB

Other

HDMI mini output, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Headphone mini jack, External microphone (Stereo mini jack)

DIRECT PRINT

Canon Printers

Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge

PictBridge

Yes

STORAGE

Type

CompactFlash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM

PC & Macintosh

Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition)
OS X v10.6-10.7

SOFTWARE

Browsing & Printing

ImageBrowser EX

Image Processing

Digital Photo Professional

Other

PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility*), Picture Style Editor
* Requires optional accessory

POWER SOURCE

Batteries

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6 (supplied), 1xCR1616 for date & settings

Battery Life

Approx. 900 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)¹
Approx. 850 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)

Battery Indicator

6 levels + percentage

Power Saving

Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins.

Power Supply & Battery Chargers

AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, Battery charger LC-E6, Car Battery charger CBC-E6

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Body Materials

Magnesium Alloy body covers

Operating Environment

0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity

Dimensions (WxHxD)

152 x 116.4 x 76.4mm

Weight (Body Only)

Approx. 950

ACCESSORIES

Viewfinder

Eyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Angle Finder C

Wireless File Transmitter

Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7

Lenses

All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses)

Flash

Canon Speedlites (220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT)

Remote Controller/ Switch

Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6

Other

Hand Strap E2, GP-E2