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G7 and G85 AutoFocus while shooting video questions

Started Jan 2, 2019 | Discussions thread
pannumon Veteran Member • Posts: 4,130
Re: G7 and G85 AutoFocus while shooting video questions
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red sled wrote:

I've been reading about problems with Panasonic G7 Autofocus while shooting video, especially 4k. Is there a setting for single point AF while shooting 4k video and is it reliable on moving subjects and panning ?

The AF points can be fully configured, so yes. However, it is not very reliable. Also when you zoom with most lenses, the camera can lose the focus.

My solution is to disable (automatic) continuous focusing during video. The camera only re-focuses when I half-press the shutter button. This works really well for me. Manual focus is also an option. Shooting in 1080 mode instead of 4k should help as well.

For "normal" shooting the AF is not an issue in my experience. However, if you want to shoot sports or birds in flight, then this camera is not for you. That being said, I have shot professional ice hockey without problems (but not next to the rink).

How about the Panasonic G85 ? Does it have single point AF while shooting 4k video and is it reliable on moving subjects or panning ?

G85 is like G7, only better (and it weighs a bit more).

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