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[pan dandy]

So I'm thinking of getting a GH2. I've used canon stuff in the past, but the GH2 seems to be so much better in terms of what I can do with it.

So, here's what I'm thinking:
GH2 - $750
50mm FD 1.4 ssc - Ebay/$166
FD Adapter - $51
32GB SD Card - $32

Anything you would change if you were starting at $1000?

Also, should I even bother? Should I just wait to see the price/specs of the GH3?

Thanks!

[kirk]

Although you can't get the 14-140 kit, you can get the 14-42 kit for $ 750 at B&H, offer expiring tomorrow!!... even though it is a somewhat "kitty" lens, it would give you some welcome wider angles in addition to the 50mm. I would perhaps choose a shorter prime, like a 28mm or 35mm...
The GH2 is an absolute lovely camera and can produce stunningly beautiful shots... why wait?

[MOONGOAT]

Don't wait for the GH3. Even after it's released you should wait a while until all the kinks are ironed out.

[EOSHD]

I agree, don't wait - it is likely to be December before it actually comes into plentiful stock even if it is announced as expected at Photokina in September.

[Kickass]

Also, it might be worth considering some other lenses to start with if the cap is at 1000 (rather than the canon f1.4). Fujian 35mm c-mount is dirt cheap. Konica 40mm is very nice and also dirt cheap.. there are others as well. I have to agree with the above sentiment to get a kit-zoom. Not the best lens in the world, but certainly not the worst and you will get wide angles covered - and it's really cheap.

Pay close attention to your choice of sdhc card, as that will ultimately decide which settings you can use with it; determining how far you can push it with the hack.

These:

http://www.amazon.co... s extreme sdhc

will give you access to almost all the high end settings (without spanning), and you can get 3-4 cards rather than 1.
The benchmark card is the sandisk 95mb / s sdxc 64gb, but that costs about 150 bucks. Might be worth the investment though, depending on what is important for you.