One of the fundamentals to cover first is, well, what is log? That in itself is perhaps an entirely different write-up, and a lengthy one at that. Panasonic has done a great marketing push because members feel like they are at a disadvantage without V-log, but at the same time are not quite sure what it does. This isn’t necessarily going to be a guide on using log (I’m sure the internet doesn’t need another one), but more an insight into Panasonic’s Log addition to the small camera market. Is V-Log essential for your GH5? Especially if you’re a low-budget filmmaker? As a member of a 27,000 member strong GH5 group, it’s a question I see often. Ultimately, there’s only one question that matters. Every cent counts and sometimes $100 can be enough to add a new accessory, sometimes a lens, to your arsenal. For the aspiring filmmaker, student, or newbie to the craft. For production companies who use the GH5 as a b-cam or for stunt orientated shots where losing a GH5 is an expendable option, the likelihood of spending an additional $100 for V-Log is next to nothing. However, it wasn’t, and as of today, it remains an additional £89.99 or $99.99. I.e., this V-Log picture profile should have been included with the camera at launch, or at the very least, offered for free. It felt like Panasonic was mimicking the likes of movie production companies releasing the “real” cut on home release, or video game companies hiding content in-game under the guise of downloadable content. Firmware upgrades that cost the user are nothing new in the realm of camera tech. At the dismay of many, Gh4 users were not happy with the additional price point of the update. In 2015, Panasonic finally released the hotly anticipated V-Log picture profile. If you already own a GH5, is the V-Log activation code worth your money? We break down its value for the filmmaker on a budget.
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