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    Frank Sonneberg got a reaction from jonpais in Panasonic Lumix G80 / G81 unlimited recording   
    thanks for pointing me to an external recorder. I have to add that I do video just on an enthusiast base, I am no pro - at least not yet, I am still at the beginning of learning (coming from many years doing photography only). Equipment is rather low here at start: 2 x G81, 2 x external micro Rode Videomicro, fast SDCards, and other accessories. So I wanted to keep it simple and cheap. But on the other hand I wanted 4K-video (abililty to zoom in post or grab frames), so I opted for the G81. An external recorder like Ninja Blade is only 2K, Ninja Flame is 4K but starting at 800€. This would lead to GH5 region price wise. And I would love to have an all in one package. Conclusion so far for me and my shooting: must get along with the recording limit somehow. Other's requirements may differ
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    Frank Sonneberg
    Frank Sonneberg reacted to Grimor in Panasonic Lumix G80 / G81 unlimited recording   
    I can confirm that EC is the Spanish G80.
    Probably @BTM_Pix is the one who can explain what the "service mode" does.
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    Frank Sonneberg
    Frank Sonneberg reacted to BTM_Pix in Panasonic Lumix G80 / G81 unlimited recording   
    It is basically some additional setup that can be done when the camera is sent in for repair.
    The primary useful function for end users is for PAL users to get the additional frame rates by changing the region code.
    As far as I understood, the Australian version of the GX80 did not have the record time limit but there doesn't seem to be a way to get to setting up a European GX80 for example to be Australian from the region change so the best you can achieve from using the service mode (and its not a bad trick) is to get the extra frame rates.
    There are also some additional diagnostic functions for errors which may be useful if you're suffering from card errors and want to determine yourself if its the cards or the camera before you send it in for repair.
    It also lets you save and load ROM stuff but that is for saving and restoring user settings prior to and post repair as far as I can tell.
    Here is the GX80 service manual if you want to explore it yourself.
    All the Lumix cameras have the same service mode so its applicable for everyone
    https://www.apotelyt.com/doc-pdf/panasonic-gx85-service-manual.pdf
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