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) [or MOV]
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

[aslye]

Thanks Griffin! I watched your GH4 video 3 years ago and have been following you ever since. Love the podcast. Going to film a wedding Saturday with my new GH5. Can't wait!

[disstream]

This is the first and most helpefull thing that all the newbies (including me) should watch. Now I feel like I can move to practice and more complicated stuff. Great job m8, thank you!

[RuckusIIV]

I come back here constantly when I forget how to access a specific function to change since this video covers the GH5 so well. Your quality attention to detail is greatly appreciated.

[sebfleebee]

I remember first getting my GH5, not really knowing much about cameras at all and watching this video! I knew nothing about cameras and editing then, now I have my own business and also work full time as a videographer, crazy 3 years!

[miltonngcomedy]

Just bought my GH5 today and man, what a great video. Your passionate about this camera, thank you for sharing your knowledge Griffin!

[JulianMakes]

I have watched this video SO many times, thank you. Eye sensor switch off explained at 17:10

[GermanLoLGamr]

I logged into my private Youtube account from work just to tell you how great this video is. Especially the detailled time marks for every aspect was really helpful. Professional tutorials like this for a very specific topic are really rare on Youtube. Big thanks.

[nicholasreif]

I watched his setup tutorial for the GH4 and since then I have grown so much farther into learning film. Thank you Griffin Hammond.

[rajiblaishram]

Thank you so much! Watching this tutorial in 2019, I just bought a GH5. You have helped me figure out the bits and pieces of this camera. Thank you once again! :)

[alizelee]

Who else watched this SET UP video and doesn't have the GH5 yet😂

[ScottSlinker]

I am speechless, a great start for a newbie, I wish YouTube supported a 10 sec or 30 sec rewind feature and I found myself going back and forth as I work through your customized settings. Bravo and I'll definitely be watching more!

[djmouglie]

after watching 4 or 5 of these "setting up your GH5" videos i must say this is the best one :D

[VistarCreative]

You might be the nicest dude ever. Thanks for the run through. Trying to figure out my new GH5S. Very helpful.

[GriffinHammond]

Mattias Nilsson pointed out on Facebook—you CAN use 4K60p and 10-bit recording in both MOV or MP4 (LPCM) modes. (My mistake at 6:20.) He's right, and I must've been confusing an earlier version of preproduction firmware that could only do it in MP4 (LPCM) mode.

[Fhardervig]

Just bought a GH5 as my first DSLR, and this video was soooo helpful at getting an overview of what it can do! So excited, thanks a lot for the vid even if I’m a little late to the party

[gandalfthewhite]

Wow G... I am so glad that there are great souls like you in the WORLD! Just the fact that you took the time to not just show us your how-to video, but also include your settings to BOOT! Praise you young brother, and may the gods of the galaxy always watch over you!

[wunzagain]

Just picked up a GH5 here in May 2019, still useful!!!

[stillebenfilm]

GH5 USERS LIVE IN EUROPE. Have in mind and remember, if you download these fine Griffin setting, that his camera are set to american frequency standard, 29, 94 NTSC. When you have loaded his settings, go to System Frequency and switch back to 50.00 hz PAL. :) And thanks, for this tutorial, Griffin. I'll be in such a good mood every time I see one of your nice videos. You are smiling all the time - and it's infectious :)

[PokeysMechanical]

When I first watched this, it confused me a lot, GH5 is the first ever camera after buying a gopro, a Samsun S8 Note and Mavic Pro. After owning the GH5 for a few months now I decided it was time to revisit this, and wow, it explains so much more that I missed the first time. Awesome video, thank you so much, also new subscriber from me.

[EricKarlsson]

Such a Legend! Thanks alot for this Griffin!