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ALL HACKS (with NO exception), disable a few of the features of the GH2, and most of them, cause the video to hang, under certain conditions. While some hacks only support the 30 MBps cards, other support the 45 MBps cards, and still other ONLY support 95 MBps cards. Its a conspiracy of the Hackers and the Card Manufacturers. :D

I guess, this may be one of the reasons for the Cheaper 35mm T1.4 SLR Magic Lens ... :)

I am guessing, that your camera is NOT hacked. So, there is some issue with either your card, or something else. Please take it to the guy you got your card from, and let him tell you, what the issue may be.

iDynamic is apparently, a bad idea, for shooting video. I read, at quite a few places, that, the iDynamic function, makes the video create more noise (more grainy, in darker spots). Though, there have been very few actual videos, documenting this. This is one video, which does document it (though, from the looks of things, this could very easily have been cause, by the ISO Bug, or even due to the high contrast, at lower ISO, a little like the noise, in the video, in which Andrew testes the new SLR Magic lenses). I dunno. I don't use it, because I did earlier, and, I did not notice any difference. Also, one of the hacks (don't remember which one), said that the iDynamic has to be turned off, when the hack is installed. [url="http://vimeo.com/31420150"]http://vimeo.com/31420150[/url] P.S.: Btw, Andrew, I Really liked the train shot, in your SLR Magic Lens testing video, where you have inter-cut 2 shots, of the train, from 2 different angles, and then changed the focus from the train, to the fence, in the 2nd shot. Maybe, I'll use it for something ;)

The Panasonic 20mm f1.7 is a fixed focal length lens, meaning, that you cannot zoom in. The advantage that it offers, over a zoom, is that, you can get prime lenses, which are very fast (meaning, that they are very bright). This is great for indoor, or night shooting. Thought, I haven't tried any video or other tutorials, myself (I read a lot of articles, by various users, from Cinematographers, to Bloggers, to regular users, apart from checking various videos on Vimeo and YouTube), maybe, these will be helpful: [url="http://osgfilms.com/gh2-quickstart/"]http://osgfilms.com/gh2-quickstart/[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uROQbbiiO2I&noredirect=1"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uROQbbiiO2I&noredirect=1[/url] Btw, do NOT use the 20mm f1.7, with Autofocus, for video. Its too slow. Otherwise its a nice and fast lens, and very good, for the price. Best of Luck, with your new cam.

[quote name='Xiong' timestamp='1349047396' post='19264'] 35mm 1.4 for around $300, Im very interested in getting. Just hope the color fringe isn't too bad. [/quote] Seriously, amazing pricing. [quote name='slrmagic' timestamp='1349166010' post='19304'] The lenses are not available for order till December 2012 for the 35mm T1.4 and Feb 2013 for the 35mm T0.95. By then the website will be updated with the new products. [/quote] This lens seems damn promising. And, I hope the purple fringing has gone/ greatly reduced

I realised, that this url has been posted, under another thread. How does one delete a post?

Interesting interview by Imaging Resource. Panasonic answers many questions succinctly: [url="http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/09/28/qa-with-panasonic-the-story-behind-the-new-gh3-and-compact-system-tech"]http://www.imaging-r...act-system-tech[/url]

The whole problem with the Canon DSLRs was that they could resolve only about half the lines, of the GH2, and therefore,they were not packing in enough details. I don't believe the Nikons will be any better, whether they say 4-2-0 or 4-2-2 chroma sub-sampling. Whether you get the Ninja or any other HDMI recorder, I don't believe it will make much of a difference. Not to mention all the aliasing and moire.

I think, with all that nonsense going on in China, the Panasonic GH3, and a lot of other Japanese product launches, may be delayed. So, maybe the GH3 may start officially shipping in December of January. It may be a blessing in disguise, if, they can tweak the firmware :P

The downscaling (for video) isn't really an issue in the GH2. The whole moire and aliasing happens, probably due to some codec issues, where they try and resolve the chromatic aberration (I'm guessing). That is why, it happens with the Panny lenses

In the Full-Sized pic, I do not notice any moire. If you downsize, any pics, you're almost guaranteed, to notice moire. Please watch it at Full Resolution (Full Size). Maybe, I didn't notice.

[quote name='KarimNassar' timestamp='1348732675' post='19098'] please do share with me the footage you have seen that demonstrate higher dynamic range than on the gh2. all I have personally seen are blown highlights and crushed blacks. supposedly better codec but now has aliasing and moire so worse end image quality. some of you guys say firmware might fix this...ok let's find out in due time I guess really? The only low light shots I've seen where the ones on reverie. And I don't know if you have downloaded the 1080p version but it shows heavy dirty color noise. The french guys vid is just bad looking and has no download option anyways so can't judge from the video compression. All of the post I've seen from people being happy about the upgrade are only parroting the specs sheet. Yes the specs sheets on paper are nice but I have personally not yet seen them translate to quality footage. That is all that matter. Remember a camera that has poor spec sheets but has great image quality? Yeah the gh2. [/quote] Some of the videos doing the round, have the 14-140 lens, which is really not the lens for low light (the darker corners of the Photokina Panasonic Hall), if that is one of the videos you are referring to. Also, like I mentioned before (and so did someone else), the Panny lenses produce some crazy moire and aliasing. From what I've seen, I am a little disappointed with the video quality, on the GH3, as well. But, maybe, we should wait, till people get their hands on the GH3, and use non-panny lenses, along with faster lenses, in low light conditions.

One complaint I've always had about the GH2, was the mediocre still photo quality. I saw this on Imaging Resource, and I feel, that the GH3 may have noticeably better photo quality. Some of the pics are seriously amazing. [url="http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-gh3/panasonic-gh3GALLERY.HTM"]http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-gh3/panasonic-gh3GALLERY.HTM[/url]

i wish Panasonic would incorporate the GPS, as an option, in one of their grips. Leica is gr8. But, like all Leicas, seriously prohibitive pricing.

[quote name='ernestBC' timestamp='1348347619' post='18926'] Hi fellow filmmakers, I'd like to get slow-motion images of the brushes falling vertically before the lens, spinning and bouncing on the ground in full shot and medium closeup (sort of this in video slow-motion : [url="http://vimeo.com/10109873%29"]http://vimeo.com/10109873)[/url]. In order to get a sharp enough focus, I have to set the shutter speed high, but I loose light and must therefore increase the iso. The result as you've already guessed is too much noise. I'm using a 7d at 60 fps and two kino lights in a studio, and then I slow the images down using twixtor in final cut. - What settings would you use in order to do this shot ? The brushes don't have to be perfectly in focus I guess, but the image should be clean enough. - Do I really have to increase the shutter speed or should I stay around 1/60 ? Could I go lower ? I look forward to reading your suggestions, Thanks ! Ernest [/quote] You didn't mention the ISO you're shooting at. Or the shutter speed. Also, Canon DSLR videos are already so soft. Why would you wanna soft focus it?

Pushing your ISO higher, for high speed videos, isn't exactly a great idea. I agree with Zach. You, probably, need a faster lens.

I am guessing, that either coloured lighting, or (white) light through a bottle, or something, reflects, on the juggler's face. Because, when he stands away, from the bar, his face isn't yellow (in the shots where he is playing with that string). Also, it seems strange, that though his face (and hair) seem very yellow, in a few frames, his shirt is almost as white, as ever ... :P

Sorry, forgot to post the url. This is the url: [url="https://vimeo.com/49858292"]https://vimeo.com/49858292[/url]

hahaha ... i Actually agree, with you. Actually, I feel, that there is so much technology is outsourced, nowadays, that ANY company, with the right amount of money, can get the work done. Engineers and designers can always be picked up, and the right salary (and lateral), will, almost, always cause corporate migrations. Therefore, emerging economies, or corporate behemoths, always have an advantage. Namely, deep pockets. Anyways, I hope Leica can pull off a coup, and manage Better Video (even if its gr8 2k video). They should plan for the Long term. ;)

ok, that was rude. I apologise. :(

Its a very curious request. Considering, that Leica have just created their first Full HD rangefinder model (please correct me, if I am wrong). I dunno,if they would begin by starting 4k resolution, for film, immediately. Is that even possible? Have you been reading too much of the Vitaly's Personal Views? Go watch My Fair Lady, or Sound of Music, or some other children's classic. And, stop reading too much into this whole 2k and 4k shit. It not good for you. :P

[quote name='FilmMan' timestamp='1348186155' post='18772'] Here's a thought: If a thousand people emailed Leica and requested their new M camera to have a 4K video option, then perhaps Leica would do this? Leica has the video component now. If Canon can disable their 1DX from being a 4K video camera, perhaps Leica can provide the 4K sought after within their camera? Imagine what would happen to Leica sales! One thing to keep in mind, we don't know how good the video truly is in their M camera. The 1DX costs $7000, the same as the new Leica. Could get interesting. Stay tune. [/quote] I am curious to know where you got the info about the Leica having 4k resolution option. Could you post the link. thanks :-)

I saw this video, and the similarity in the GH2 and Canon 1DC video shot by Hurlbut, dawned upon me. I Still believe, we (EVERYONE using a GH2), is VERY far, from its Full Potential.

[quote name='evil_thought2' timestamp='1348171158' post='18749'] It's common sense. There is NO LOGICAL reason why multi-aspect ratio would have negative impact on the image quality. Second, if it was Panasonic own sensor, the answer to the question: "So it's no a Sony sensor" would not have been "No comment". If it was Panasonic sensor, they would been taking full credit for the sensor. "No comment" is not the answer you give when you have invested millions/billions of dollars developing a sensor. It's obviously not a Panasonic sensor. That's why it's not multi-aspect sensor ... [/quote] I like the Confidence with which people say "Common Sense", nowadays. I am assuming, that apart from the Increase in Costs, of Manufacturing a Multi-aspect Ratio Sensor, the costs for wiring the same, would be noticeably higher, too. That may be, a few, among the many other reasons, that Panasonic chose to go with a Sony sensor. Credit for the sensor. Dude, companies outsource so many different components, that, if they were to outline each, it would appear, that they produce nothing. Apple, the world's largest company, doesn't make its own sensors, on its smart phones. They don't make most of the components. They mere design it, and then have it produced in China, outsourcing most of everything else. The ARM processor, is probably being designed in-house (partially), for the first time. There is no shame in outsourcing.