BMCC and GM1 footage

[Ben Prater]

Just saw this pop up at Vimeo, and thought you guys would enjoy it.

 

Make sure to go over to Vimeo if you want the HD version. Andrew is right, the GM1 is impressive in the footage it is cranking out:

 

[jonpais]

The GM1 rocks! I've been using it for a couple weeks now, and I believe the colors are nicer than the GH3, especially skin tones. I also think it has less in-camera sharpening, at least that's my impression, though the aliasing is more apparent to me. And no more lousy speed dial to constantly accidentally change. The biggest challenge for me is going to hold the camera steady - it's not that easy to hold with outstretched arms.

[Axel]

This could be the solution: http://www.enjoyyourcamera.com/Hand-Straps/Quenox-Camera-Grip-for-Compact-System-MFT-and-DSLR-Cameras::6248.html?language=en

[jonpais]

This looks like it just might work! Axel The camera handles fine with shorter focal lengths, it's just with longer zooms that the shake becomes apparent. I'll have to see whether they ship to Vietnam.

I also discovered today that the flash will only work with pancake lenses. My 12-35mm f/2.8 casts a shadow, even without the lens shade. No biggie for me, since I mostly shoot video, but it might irk some. If the GM1 had a microphone input and headphone jack, I'd say it could just about replace the GH3. I'm really liking the color I see out of this.

 

Update: Looks like they don't ship to Asia :(

[jonpais]

Here's a sort-of comparison I did between the kit lens and the G Vario 12-35mm f/2.8. Since testing, I've lowered the contrast considerably and gone -2 with sharpness. The GM1 seems to have less sharpening than the GH3, at least from casual observation. I don't find the peaking function all that useful, since it's in low light situations where it comes in handy, but without shiny or contrasty subjects, it's pretty much useless.