With really filmic results, the filmmaker Lav Diaz decided to use the most compact Super 16mm rig out-there – the Panasonic GH7. It has a hypnotic hybrid documentary-cinematic look and the look of Super 16mm film, showing that the format of Micro Four Thirds is still every bit as brilliant in the right hands as full frame or Super 35mm – despite the large-sensor-craze of the 2020s!
According to Reddit, it was shot with native glass as well. The Panasonic 12mm F1.4 and 25mm primes (https://www.reddit.com/r/cinematography/comments/1p4pzd0/magellan_a_feature_film_shot_on_the_gh7_that/)
The dynamic range is really up there with film isn’t it?
The final cut also shows off a perfect fine monochromatic grain and texture, just like real thing (Super 16mm film). Although it isn’t certain whether this is added in post, or straight out of camera in V-LOG, the look is absolutely fantastic.
The movie premiered at Cannes this year and will have a theatrical release just after Christmas.
Cast and crew:
https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/f/magalhaes/
Be sure to seek it out in a town or city near you.
There’s in-depth discussion on Reddit, and on the EOSHD Forum here.
Lav Diaz's newest feature film Magellan is Shot on lumix cameras particularly the GH7
byu/hennyl0rd inLumix
