4K: How to set up and use Lumix 4K Burst modes 

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Great to hear it. 4K Photo modes are definitely good for fast moving subjects. Thanks for your comment. :)

Thanks Donald. What a great start to the day your comment gave me. :)

Great to hear it Andy! Thank you for letting me know.

Thanks Ray. Enjoy your 4K adventures!

Happy to hear this. Have fun Kathy. If you check out my Lumix G9 videos you may find some other interesting things to do with the 4K (and other features) as many Lumix cameras have similar functionality. Thanks for stopping by.

Sweet. Welcome to the family. ;) I use this camera nearly every day. I love it.

Thanks for watching and letting me know. Have fun with your 4K Photos!

Happy to hear this! Cheers! 6K Burst modes video coming soon.

Thanks Mohd. 4K, and now 6K photo modes are great when learning how to shoot action.

Great to hear this Hazel. Thanks for watching.

Great to hear this. Have fun with it.

So happy to hear this. Thanks for letting me know. :)

Thanks for watching @Foto Noid. I do my best to create good quality tutorials. I appreciate you letting me know. :)

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

Awesome! I have been playing with the 4K a lot recently with my Lumix G100. Have fun. Thanks for letting me know.

Thanks for watching and letting me know, Kim!

Thank you. Your note made my day brighter!

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@@ImageMaven New to 4K photos but this great intro. Off to capturing birding moments.

Great to hear! Here's a secret, I sometimes have to watch my own videos to remind me about Lumix features as well. LOL.

You can zoom the preview on the camera to see it larger. And I tend to grab more frames than I need and discard the ones I don't want, after the fact. You can also grab individual frames using Adobe LR. Not sure about Elements. Possibly Premier Elements will work. But most video editors should be able to grab a frame as well.

Yes. Corel VideoStudio indeed does manage it, I have just discovered, by doing a 'multi trim' of the tiny MP4 video.. But overall I think that following your guidance and doing the selection via the camera's interface would probably do the trick a lot faster - and perhaps more efficiently.

Thank you so much!

Hi, Since 4K photo modes result in video files (MP4), you can delete the whole video file after extracting the frames you want to keep. That way you don't have to delete hundreds and hundreds of individual frames. But make sure you select the right file. Do a test 4K photo file before getting started on a large amount. Hope that helps. Cheers!

Yes you can do that! Just make sure you choose the right image(s) before deleting the sequence. And thanks for watching!

What do you plan to use 4K photo for? In the various burst modes, it's very useful for high speed or action photos that you can't normally capture with regular burst modes. If you're shooting things that don't move, you don't need to use the 4K Photo modes -- except for the Post Focus -- then you definitely don't want your subject to move. As far as 4K Video, you also need to be able to handle editing such huge video files. So I suggest doing some tests first to see how that goes before filming a huge project. I'm not a pro filmmaker and I don't think that 4K Video is suitable for my kinds of RU-vid videos. Maybe for some client work and b-roll shots but for my educational videos, it's overkill and the extra editing time and storing all those huge files isn't necessary for me -- but may be for you. I'm mainly an action sports photographer, so I do use the 4K photo mode. Hope that helps. And thanks for watching.

Actually I had never used a Camcorder before and had no videotaping experience. However, my major usage would be taking scenery pix like sunrise, sunset, or sea waves... E.g. the sea waves do fluctuate, and there is a magic moment that it will bounce and I never know when it's going to happen exactly. That's why 4K photos/ videotaping strike my fancy. I am not that high-tech after all, I couldn't even be able to learn the tricks of a Nikon D3300 features. So I don't really need a high-end one and my expectation is not that high. My other concern is to take pictures at low light inside my house since if I turn on the lights, sometimes the reflection of the lamps get into the picture. As far as videotaping, my usage is for family gathering functions, physical exercises demonstration.... In sum, my main concern is if I turn off some of the lights inside the house to avoid light reflection from the lamps, I would be able to achieve good quality pix. Another is I do enjoy taking nature scenery pix but I don't really need anything like timelapse. My last thing for now is to videotape my own activity like exercising, videotaping my Mom's cooking process. As my parents are aging, I really want to take some family videotapes to cherish for lifetime. Yet as I mentioned above, I have no Camcorder/ videotaping experience, I am paranoid as to how to videotape with the camera without being shaky. I am not going to take any action sports videos, not to mention film-making. Thank you very much for your meticulous reply.

Great to hear this Dar. Thank you for letting me know. :)

Great question. So as not to accidentally delete files, I generally keep the 4K mp4 of the burst sequence on the memory card for a few months until it's full and I reformat. I do back up on a hard drive as well.

You can capture a frame in Photoshop or LR. I have a video here on Photoshop: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bIQzPGfBhWU.html And also at 4:25 in this video I show it in LR: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vvRbWlDHdM0.html AND here is one more that shows how to use Handbrake with 6K Files, but the same applies to 4K files if you don't have software. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OnODFTGGXok.html

@@ImageMaven wouw that is fantastic. Thank you so much!

When you shoot 4K video or photo mode, the native size is 8MP. No downsizing is done. More about 4K in this video I made. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--bW8PE_zKSk.html

You can delete the MP4 file that contains the series of images. The jpg you extract will remain on the card. Download the jpgs you're keeping to your phone or computer before doing any deleting -- just in case.. And maybe practice with a set that doesn't matter before deleting the bunch.

Thank you so much.

Thank you for the tip. Yes, I'm struggling with audio issues on and off with my videos. Just can't seem to find a sweet spot, or the right microphone. I have now put yoga matts on my hardwood floors. Might have to move into a padded cell one of these days. Hopefully my newer videos are a bit better, but it's definitely something I want to improve this year! Thank you for watching.

Yeah, it can be tough to improve a room's sound. Things to try... put an area rug down, put the microphone as close to you as possible, hang heavy blankets around you. Basically anything that might soak up sound.

Thanks Richard! I appreciate the help.

Before using 4K photo modes, try the regular burst modes. I find that for normal shooting, it's fine. The advantages are that you get full sized jpgs at 10fps. With 4K they are only 3328x2496 in 4:3 aspect ratio. So I expect the full sized files will be better for prints. But if you want the hyper-fast speed of the 4K burst and pre-burst modes, definitely experiment with the 4K. Make sure you test everything out before your Alaska trip so you don't waste time and miss shots. A certain amount of testing is definitely recommended for the various 4K burst modes. And don't forget to use a fast shutter speed if you're extending that lens to it's full zoom length. In the case of this camera, I'd shoot at 1/1000second when fully extended to avoid camera shake. Have fun.

@@ImageMaven Thank you so much!

Glad you're enjoying the series, Martin. I don't think you can save all the images automatically via the camera. I've tried. But if you don't extract them via the camera, you can do so in software such as Photoshop or Lightroom. And perhaps that will be a quicker workflow if you have many frames in that 4K (or 6K) "burst" video file. If I do figure it out "in the camera" I'll get back to you.

Thanks Marlene. Hope you find a way to extract all "in the camera" ...

Hi Martin, I heard back from my contact at Panasonic. There is an option in the Playback menu called 4K/6K Photo Bulk Saving. This allows you to save up to 150 images (5 sec) from a single burst file at the same time so you do not have to do it one by one. Not sure if this is available in all Lumix cameras, but it is a feature on the Lumix G9. Hope that helps. Cheers!

Thanks Marlene. Hopefully Pana will incorporate Photo Bulk Saving in a future firmware update to the GX8.

I haven't had a chance to check for that bulk exporting on my GX8 yet, but I will as soon as I'm not so busy!

Depends on the subject but for my skateboarding I typically use AFS. As I shoot with wide angle lenses I don't have a problem with getting things in focus because of the deep DOF. Thanks for stopping by! Cheers.

Great question. Yes, you should get a good quality, fast memory card with a U3 rating. I have a video here, that tells more about that. All the numbers can be a bit confusing. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Uh9h2yZnUNQ.html That video is 5 years old, so you can get even faster cards now. But the ones I recommend in that video will work too. I use 64GB cards now. You also need to be able to read the memory card on your computer. If not, you can plug your camera directly into your computer when transferring photos. Hope that helps.

I use Option 2. Not sure if the LX10 allows this. But try to set the camera how you would normally shoot Manual or Aperture. Keeping in mind that you're shooting 30fps so you need a fast enough shutter speed. I actually shoot in Shutter priority mode for my sports stuff. 1/1000 second or faster on a sunny day when using 4K or 6K (in the G9) burst modes. for the other 4K modes, like post focus, you can use a slower shutter speed. Best to experiment with what works in each situation for you. Hope that helps! And thanks for watching.

Burst mode is not the issue. Shutter speed in low light is the issue. Burst mode will work wherever you are shooting. But indoors, to freeze action, you need enough light. So you will have to increase your ISO substantially to get it. The faster the sports, the higher the shutter speed and the higher the ISO you will need. A fast lens will also help. f/2.8 should be the slowest lens you use. f/1.8 would be even better. Have fun experimenting!

Thanks for watching. As 4K is generally used to capture action photos, I suggest Shutter Priority. Manual mode would work too. In all cases keep your shutter speed fast enough so you get the full benefit of 30fps.

If I make the shutter speed high and press record, the picture is dark. How do I compensate?

I know! It depends on your subject and if that subject is moving. If it's not moving, no need to use 4K Photo mode. Video will be fine. 4K Photo burst modes are meant for very high speed action. You can use super high shutter speeds i.e. 1/2000 sec or faster to freeze the action, similar to what you'd do with regular burst modes, but you have the added advantage of being able to shoot 30 photos per second. If you shoot video of moving subjects at super high shutter speeds you'd get jittery video playback. Typically we shoot video at shutter speeds of 1/60 to 1/250 second to avoid those jitters. Anything higher and playback might look jumpy and that's uncomfortable to watch for long periods of time. So if you have a fast moving subject you will get slight blur and that makes watching a smoother experience. BUT if your subject is moving quickly and you take a frame from that 4K Video file, it will likely be a bit blurry. Our eye doesn't see this in normal playback though. So if your subject is moving use 4K Photo mode. If it's not you can grab frames from 4K Video mode. Hope that helps. Do some tests before shooting a big production and see for yourself.

I guess it all depends on the final use of your video file. If you aren't intending to take still photos out of your 4K Photo or video then I'd shoot at 1080p. 4K video is a pain to edit (as videos) unless you're using high-end computer and storage. Rendering takes forever! Plus I expect you'll be shooting longer clips and that will fill up your memory card pretty fast too. Do some tests to see if 1080p is going to do the job for you.

If it's blur from the motion of the performers, as opposed to out of focus shots; Shoot on Shutter priority and increase your shutter speed until you don't see any blur from the moving performers. A good starting point is 1/250second. Test it out before going to your next performance. You will likely have to raise your ISO to compensate for the faster shutter speed, especially if your lens isn't too fast - ie doesn't open up more than f/4.0 or so.

@@ImageMaven Thanks! I usually shoot with a monopod with stabilization switched on, so I think the burring is mostly from performer's movement. Previously when I set speed to 1/250 or faster, I often get very dark images. I've avoided setting ISO greater than 1600 because higher levels could lead to noisy images. I will continue to experiment. I suspect the basic issue I have is not enough glass, which I accept because I'm not into shelling out for a pro grade lens. The zs100 specs indicate f5.9 is the best it will do when fully zoomed. Part of the fun for me is seeing how much performance I can squeeze out of a pocket zoom. I expect using 4k burst modes will help to capture "prime moments" on stage, but I wonder if those modes really offer a "free lunch". Is it reasonable to expect that 4k modes will give me images that have the same quality as single shots (with all settings fixed manually)?

@@quartzimaging Exposure is exposure, whether that's on 4K or regular sized files. But yes indoors I expect you'll have issues with low light. How about just putting it on L or M files size and use the regular burst mode. That's probably enough burst for what you're doing. The other option is to wait until a peak moment, that has perhaps a millisecond of a pause in the performers movement and bang! Jam that shutter down and hopefully you get a motion free shot with a lower ISO and shutter speed at f/5.9. Going to be a challenge though. I recently got a 15mm f/1.7 for indoor skateboarding and I have to say even then I'm pushing ISO 3200 to freeze the motion at 1/1000s. Luckily I'm using a camera (Lumix G9) with good low light performance. And p.s. Image stabilization won't likely add any benefit above 1/60s, especially on a monopod. In fact some cameras cause out of focus photos when using IS with a tripod, (I've seen this in my classroom with my students) so you may get that same effect with a monopod.

@@ImageMaven I'll try it. Thanks!

You need to extract the files in the camera, and they will be saved to the memory card. Look at the end of your file list.

@@ImageMaven I could not see how to do this as well. I did find a function to bulk save from video and that worked on my FZ80 Lumix.

My advice is rather vague as I haven't used a gx85 and compared side by side with the G9. Have you considered the GX9? It's next generation and came after the G9. Anyhow, you can download the user manuals for each of the cameras from the Panasonic website. Google search will get you there. Or maybe DpReview website has more information for you on your specific questions. I don't have access to a lot of gear. Just the stuff I buy and use myself. Sorry I couldn't help more.

@@ImageMaven thank you for your time 🤙

+david g Johnson Thanks for watching. If that is a Lumix camera, then it's highly likely the operation will be the same. (I haven't heard of the TZ100 yet.) Cheers, Marlene

+Marlene Hielema (ImageMaven) Thank you - Marlene... I use other cameras but always have a 'pocket'.. TZ series for travel... I have looked at my.. (only just acquired).. TZ80 and yes !... the 4k operation is exactly the same as you describe above.. brilliant !... So' my soon to be delivered TZ100 with it's all important 1" sensor could be the perfect travel camera... many thanks again from Dj...UK.

Ah, so they're Lumix. In Canada they're the ZS series, so that's why I was puzzled.

Raw is not available in 4K photo mode. 4K Photo mode creates an MP4 file that allows you to extract frames.

In Lumix cameras you can set up the aspect ratio in camera, so you can shoot 4:3 3:2 1:1, but yes they will crop.

Glad you got it figured out Amara! Lots of options and fun things you can do with 4K and now 6K photo. Cheers!

Yes, it should work exactly the same on the FZ2000/2500. Buttons might be in a different place but setting it up to shoot 4K burst modes should be the same. Sounds like you've got the perfect subject matter for it. Guess it's time I made a video about the Lumix 2500!

Ah well, if you like! You did skateboarding here which has its own challenges to catch the exact right moment. However, 7 fps on my Canon 80D with a 55-250mm(88-400mm 35mm equivalent) lens is not enough to get the ball on or near the foot every time. And I can't afford or justify the expensive cameras/lenses that do 20fps. The Sony RX10 Mk 3 does 14 fps and has a longer zoom but is much more expensive and has a few drawbacks as well compared to the FZ2000/2500.

Do you shoot jpgs? I do. It's the best way to capture sports because you can get more fps and your buffer doesn't fill up so fast with the jpgs. Now that I've been shooting skateboarding a lot more, I can anticipate the peak action and don't use 4K that much. Ball sports are more difficult to predict though.

Yes, I shoot jpgs and being an amateur I don't really need to do anything in RAW. For landscapes etc I have the Canon 10-18mm and 17-55mm.

Great to hear it. I just shoot jpgs myself 99% of the time.

Yes, fast shutter speeds work fine. That's what I do. 1/1000s is my usual shutter speed for skateboarding. You can experiment with the focus settings. My camera (Lumix GX8) focusses very quickly and rarely misses a frame, even when I'm panning or moving the camera around a lot, so I just keep it on AFS single shot focus but have all the focus points enabled. If that doesn't work for you try the continuous focus AFF, but that's better with subjects coming directly towards or away from you. With a wide angle lens there is less issue with focus as your depth of field is really deep, so pretty much everything is in focus anyhow. I also tap my LCD to enable the focal points at a certain part of the frame if the camera is having difficulties finding my subject. But I don't have to use that technique very much. Hope that helps. Shooting skating is so much fun! Now that I know a bunch of skaters, I often work one-one on shots rather than just randomly grabbing them. That's when you'll get the best shots. Are you a skater too? I have a few blog posts about shooting skateboarding too: www.imagemaven.com/how-to-shoot-skateboarding/ and this one about the grip I use: www.imagemaven.com/xgrip/

Thank you so much for your advise. I am on my way out this morning to try the new settings.Merry Christmas and I hope a healthy and happy New Year :)

You need a lot of light for fast moving subjects. If you're indoors you're likely not going to have great results.

@@ImageMaven so it’s not the lens..I thought I needed longer lenses

@@predatoria_aquatica How close are you? And how big are the fish? That will determine the lens.

Not sure if you would have time for that. And it would depend on how fast your subject was traveling. The 4K Photo burst modes are intended for very short duration. If you had small f/stop, deep depth of field, wouldn't matter.

You can extract all the frames in the camera, or use software like Lightroom or photoshop to do that. I’ve done that, but skipped a few frames if not much changed in the action.

Not possible. It's a video file, which is a series of jpgs.

@@ImageMaven Thanks!

Yes you do! That's the great thing about 4K and 6K photo modes.

@@ImageMaven> Thanks Marlene. :)

My research shows that the shutter shock issues have been resolved. I never experienced that myself. But good luck finding a new GX8. I think it's phased out already. I am currently using the Lumix G9. Sweet camera, but I do have my eye on the GX9 as it's smaller. Have you looked into that body? Thanks for leaving your comments. Cheers for a happy 2019!

Best wishes for a Happy new year. I'm still amazed at your promptness in responding to varied difficulties of fellow photographers. If you endorse gx9 with 100-300 ii for bird photography in our bird sanctuary, not necessarily for bif, I'll grab it today. I've thus far been a Nikon user, willing to convert. Thanks again for being what you are.

Hmmm. That body is probably too small for that lens. In my opinion. Sorry I thought you were looking for a small setup. Have you considered the G9? It’s meatier and better suited for the bigger glass and has built in ibis. Easier to hold onto etc. I’m working on a bif tutorial soon with some local birders. So I can’t give you a definitive answer today. But if you can test out the system before either by borrowing or renting, that would be best since you’re dropping a lot of cash into this.

@@ImageMaven More or less I knew that would be your recommendation. I've also pondered over this. Thanks. One last q, "contrast detection AF, more so DFD technology implementation takes away the need to micro adjust AF on different lenses " - truely so?

You'll have to download the MP4 (video) file to get the full series of bursts. You can extract all the frames in your camera, or in LR and other software.

@@ImageMaven Hi Marlene, still no luck. The video file doesn't show up on my picassa photo programme, only one photo. It looks like the first one i took. Hope you can help. Maybe I buy lightroom, and try that. What do you recommend.

That’s right. 4K is really video. And video is a series of jpgs.

Thank you for clarifying.

I don't have that camera but I'll try. 4K burst or regular burst? Go into the drive menu menu and turn off burst to single shot. If 4K, then disable the 4K modes.

Not sure what you mean by "affecting the image quality". I treat 4K video like 1080p video. Typically I shoot in 60p for that. But 4K "photo" modes on Lumix cameras are used for extra features. Even though those also make a 4K video file, you can do different functions. I have a few more videos about 4K 6K photo modes in my Lumix G9 playlist. ru-vid.com/group/PL46y8pfDCaW7crlPhtsP2fJNllIGOHQnP

@@ImageMaven i mean if i want to get the video in 4k and get sharp images of photos is there setting / mode which is best? Also do u still use the GX8? and do u know if G9 or GH6 would be better for lowlight than Gx8 ? also if the buffer rate in G9 and GH6 is alot faster than gx8 ?

@@swiftdetecting Video typically uses slower shutter speed than action photos, so you will always get a bit of blur. Otherwise it looks jumpy when watching it. If you want sharp photos of action use a faster shutter speed.

@@ImageMaven do u know how to get rid of the 4k or HD or both record limit so u can record for longer in side the camera ? so u dont plug in HDMI recorder

No, not 1/30s the frame rate is 30 fps, meaning 30 frames at whatever shutter speed you set. That is the joy of 4K photo. I use 1/1000second for outdoor skate photos, same as my regular stills. But I'm able to capture more frames per second than the regular 12 fps (or whatever your camera max is) when using the 4K Photo burst modes. Hope that helps! Thanks for getting in touch.

Great! Thanks Marlene!

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+justinspirational Yes, in theory you can shoot longer clips in the 4K photo 'Start-Stop' mode if you don't want to shoot in 4K video mode due to the aspect ratio change. Just beware of overheating. Give it a try for 30 seconds or so to see if it works for you.

+Marlene Hielema (ImageMaven) thank you. .overheating is a known issue then with shooting for longer periods in 4K photo mode then?

Yes, in the 4K photos modes, so I've heard, but I've never hit that point as I shoot short clips for my hybrid edits. I never shoot longer than a minute or two at a time.

+Marlene Hielema (ImageMaven) thanks for the heads up!

Yes it is!!! This video was made before that camera came on the market.

Pretty much all Lumix cameras from the past year onward now have 4k Photo modes. And 6K is out now too. Yes, 4K burst really does work. I'm not sure about outperforming the d500 as I've never made a direct comparison. I shoot sports with a Lumix GX8 and even when I'm on regular burst mode, of 12fps shooting full size jpgs, the camera focusses super fast, and on a dime. I'm used to shooting action close up so I study the movements of the athletes and anticipate where they will be moving - as do most action photographers. With more experience, you can shoot less frames. I'm usually good in 2-3 frames. I don't need all 12 to capture the peak moment. But if you're new to action and have a hard time judging the timing or the location of your subject then you can't beat 4K and 6K Photo modes. Why don't you rent a Lumix and a good pro lens and do some testing. (That is recommended for Nikon shooters too.) Have fun.

Thanks for your detailed reply; I definitely will be purchasing a Lumix at some point.

Follow-up questions: do you think 4k burst mode would be useful for macro photography? Any obvious drawbacks that you can think of?

Check your shutter speed. If your subject is fast moving, maybe motion blur? And if not, what focus mode are you using? And how close is your subject? Does this also happen in high speed burst mode? Could be many reasons.

i have the lumix DMC ZS100, not sure if I can change the shutter speed? I'm shooting my baby girl so maybe she moves too much while shooting although it doesn't seem a lot.

What about just using the regular burst mode. Have you tried that?

And if you're shooting indoors likely slower shutter speed causing the blur.

thx for your help i'll try those points

Yes, with 4K photo you can shoot in any aspect ratio (on Lumix cameras). 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 and 1:1. That's a huge benefit.

Marlene Hielema can i shoot video with sound in 4k 4:3 ratio.

Lumix GH3. Yes, very good camera!

Thanks! Then please tell me which lens did you use?

I use the Lumix 12-25mm f/2.8 for my in-studio video shoots. When I'm on-camera myself, I typically shoot at 25mm so I don't get any distortion. Sometimes I bump that up to 30mm for closer shots. I've started using my new Lumix G9 for my videos, unless I'm demonstrating the G9. Then I use the GH3.

@@ImageMaven Did u use autofocus or manual focus? If autofocus, on your videos, do u use custom multi point or single point? I am really struggling with focus. I have a G85.

@@MrPerfusionist When I shoot headshot videos of myself in studio, I use auto focus (AFS) and multi point. I stand in front of the lens and slowly move backwards a couple of steps to my chair and I don't move around that much once I'm rolling. Also when I'm shooting closeups of the camera menus, etc. I use manual focus because if I point to things with my finger or pencil the focus starts hunting. When I shoot action photos of skateboarders I always use single shot, (AFS) multi point focus. The camera (especially the Lumix G9 which I'm currently using) can hit the target 99% of the time without any focus problem. Hope that helps. Keep practicing!

That's unusual. Haven't heard that before. What mode are you in? And what shutter speed are you using? Try it in Shutter priority mode. That's what I use and it works. Let me know if it works for you, or if you have any other questions.

Sorry, I only do videos on gear that I own. However, 4K (and 6K) modes work the same on all Lumix cameras that have these features. Try it out for yourself or crack open that camera manual for details on your specific camera.

Thank you

No, because you can't extract the frames you want from within the camera using 4K video. The common workflow is to shoot, extract frames in camera, wifi the frames to your mobile device and then email, or text them to your client; or transfer directly to social media, if that's your job. You completely avoid using a computer when working under conditions such as sports photography for newspapers and other time sensitive field journalism needs.

Yeah thats true. I didint even think it that way.

+Greg Wallis As I understand it, the GH4 has 4K "video" yes, unless a firmware update has also added the new 4K Photo modes to it as well? Let me know.

Yes, it has 4K photo via a firmware update.

Good to know! Thanks Greg!

Hi Adrian, Are you asking about 4K Burst or regular burst? You didn't specify. I don't have that camera myself, but you should look up "burst" or "drive mode" in the pdf owner's manual. You will find how to set it up. And then you can figure out how to go back to single shot. On my smaller Lumix G100 there is a drive mode symbol on the back wheel. It has "4K" on it but when you press it, it brings up a menu and you can take it off burst, 4K or self timer mode. Hope that helps!

@@ImageMaven Thanks for the very rapid reply. I posted when feeling totally exasperated as the Panasonic manual can be unfathomable, with the main difficulty being to set and then cancel various of the multiple settings. I just will have to be patient and keep trying one thing at a time. Thanks!

That unfathomable camera manual keeps me busy. The hardest part is knowing what to search for in the pdf. Make sure you download that. it's very extensive and over time you will learn to use it. But what I really want to know is, did it work?

@@ImageMaven Many thanks. I feel very foolish. I had inadvertently pressed the Fn1 button and somehow reset the burst mode as 'on'. I have now with your helpful advice got much further into how to adjust settings both ways and am working on the P mode rather than IA+ which gives me access to more menu items more easily. Thank you for your help.

Happy to hear you figured it out Adrian!

+TheGlamoureboy Yes you can select all the photos in your 4K sequence. But I believe you need to do that individually.

+Marlene Hielema (ImageMaven) that's hard if individual pics. that's a lot. Is there an option like you select all pics you want and then 1 click. You know what I mean. Like deleting pics.

No idea. I think RU-vid has removed publication dates on the all videos. Which isn't great for me either. I usually just check when the comments started rolling in.

@@ImageMaven Hey Marlene, Here's an update. I'm on my main desktop now and I see the date now. I googled it and they said something about decress you view percentage to like 90. I tried that on my laptop but no go. But my point is. It's no youtube , it's a browser thing or something like that. All good. I see this one is a golden oldie. LOL 2015 Thanks

Use a faster shutter speed then, if you want to freeze the motion.

Not sure. Which camera? Have you checked your owner's manual?

Thanks for reply. It's the GX8. Manual says the same as you. I can access 4k burst in Ai mode as you describe. But in all other mode like manual etc, , moving the back function button just moves my cursor on the screen. To access 4k burst in any mode except Ai, I have to go through the menu system, which is fiddly and long winded.

Did you access the buttons through the Drive Mode? You need to be in Picture "taking" mode, not in Playback mode. Press the shutter half-way to activate the picture taking mode. the 4K menu will come up in that screen. If not then you must have something locked out in your menus. Also, check to see if you have the latest firmware. I'm using Ver.2.0

Also, I don't think it works with RAW files, so make sure you are on jpg.

Yes in drive mode and yes I always shoot raw. However, the camera automatically switches to jpeg when in 4k burst mode. I'm not sure what the problem is but I've figured a way round this. Turn the dial to Ai mode, select 4k burst as you describe, then turn the top dial to manual mode, then you can make manual adjustments to the setting but the camera still remains in 4k burst mode - which is what I want. Thank you and I wonder if other viewers to your channel have encountered a similar issue.

Okay I will work on that. Thanks for asking!

Yes, and more... this video was made before that camera was on the market.

No regrets getting rid of my Canon 5D Mk2.

Sorry to upset you so much. I'll work harder on my sound production in future.

it sounds perfect to me

Thanks for this feedback Dean. :) I appreciate it!

I personally feel that there is no distraction throughout the entire video (opening music and voice echoing). But you are extremely nice to reply to this person's complaint. Nice gesture of yours.