Beginners: Basic hacks questions

Nic

so I discovered the problem, I needed to put 2 underscore lines, not one, now it works, first step is done :-)

Nic

well yes, it says that the camera wont be able to read such file, and then it refuses to save it...

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@Nic
And??? I hope you can read error message :-) It says all.

Nic · Screen shot 2011-09-09 at 4.39.02 PM.png

I try to prepare the hack but I cant seem so save the new hack-firmware, I get an error saying wrong filename (you can see the whole message on the atached files), even my filename should be correct...?

burgor57

I want to use my GH2 (hacked of course) to record aerial video from a RC Hexacopter. I am currently downlinking video from a small camera to a base video screen. But ideally I want to see what my GH2 is looking at. Is the hack able to output live video out (via AV out or HDMI out) while recording video? I admit I only got the camera today and have not yet aplied the hack (waiting for my highest spec SD card to arrive). And I don't know if the GH2 already has live video out anyway. Forgive me if I have asked a dumb question.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@sethdp
How about to read hints in ptool and forum before posting?

sethdp

When.changing patches i know to change the file names. But do i need to change the version increment ? Or does that always stay at 1
Thanks
Seth

partchimp

Some real basic questions from a new member...

Apologies if it's clearly written elsewhere but I'd be very grateful if you could put me straight with these...

Can the GH2 shoot 25fps PAL now?
Is the HDMI totally clean?
Would the camera work with an external recorder like the PIX 220 HDMI if I wanted to add radio mics?
And...most importantly...if I picked up a GH2 off the shelf today would the hack still work on such a new model or have Panasonic disabled it somehow?

Many thanks
Dan

sethdp

Thanks for th reply. Load everything that i had in.the patch and just add the 30minute removal. And load to camera.
If going back to stock firmware load the ptools with nothing checked but the increment at 1?
Thanks
Seth

sam_stickland

No, you need to select all the changes you want.

sethdp

Looking through the patch i skipped the 30minute removal if i add that and save can i just overwrite the same patch in the camera with just that change?
Seth

sethdp

@Sam_stickland thanks for the answer

sam_stickland

@sethdp There won't be any new menu options unless you enable a patch that adds new menu options (e.g. PAL/NTSC, extra languages etc.)

PTool mostly rewires existing modes (e.g. 24H to a higher bitrate)

sethdp

Loaded ptools patch and.after the update the screen menu looks stock is this normal or is there suppose.to be extra menus to.show the new settings?
Thanks Seth

davidlean

Hi all,

I've spent hours trawling through trying to find a definitive answer to a couple of questions and am still stumped. I'm very interested in being able to record 720/50P at higher bitrates. Am I right in thinking the hack will allow me to do this and if so what are the highest stable bitrates achievable on a good card? Anyone noticed a big difference in quality?

Thanks very much,

P

adr7

Hi, i know that the 21/9 marker on the lcd is not a priority but still in the hack list. Do you know when this tool will be available?

wheatgrinder

First THANKS ViTaliy! Your a GOD!
Now my stupid NOOB question.

I depend on HDMI monitors for all shooting. If I install the hack, does the HDMI output work AT LEAST as well as it does with out the patch? In short, do I LOOSE basic HDMI output functionality for 1080 @ 24p?

Not knowing for certain this work has kept me from installing the patch.
signed fradicat!

markholmes

Ah - got it. Thanks Vitaliy - I wasn't unzipping.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Have downloaded several, and changed name to seta.ini, stored in the ptools folder where I have ptools and the original firmware

How about extracting settings from the zip archive?
You don't need to rename anything.

markholmes

How do you download and install the ini settings? Have downloaded several, and changed name to seta.ini, stored in the ptools folder where I have ptools and the original firmware, clicked on button, and it registers as loading, but nothing actually happens to the settings...

I know there must be a thread addressing this issue, but I haven't been able to find it and would sincerely appreciate some assistance.

Watkinm

I have a Euro camera (I think) Setting Output to NTSC and reformatting card and rebooting works fine all settings. But doing the same for PAL crashes on 720p and all manual modes. Should this be the case?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

>does the hack will include a waveform monitor and peaking focus? or it is impossible to do it? thanks

No.
Theoretically all is possible.
But having the knowledge and time he have answer will be no.

I suggest you to use good external monitor instead.

adr7

Hi, does the hack will include a waveform monitor and peaking focus? or it is impossible to do it? thanks

exilenorth

Not getting the expanded bit rates for some reason. I will be working one it. Thank

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@exilenorth
Start PTool, open firmware and do not touch Version Increment patch at all.

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