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Panasonic G6 topic, GH2 replacement camera
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  • emoryemory

    Thanks very much, neokoo, for your helpful responses.

    One more question: I would love to assign AE/AF lock to the fn1 button and video record start/stop (motion picture button) to the fn 2 button -- simply because that's the finger placement I'm used to on the GH-1. According to the user manual, that doesn't seem possible. Can you corroborate this? Thanks for a short reply.

    (Sorry for the double posting. I just saw I could have edited the typo in the first one.)

  • emoryemory

    Thanks very much, neokoo, for your helpful responses.

    One more question: I would love to assign AE/AF lock to the fn1button and video record start/stop (motion picture button) to the fn button -- simply because that's the finger placement I'm used to on the GH-1. According to the user manual, that doesn't seem possible. Can you corroborate this? Thanks for a short reply.

  • neokooneokoo

    One thing I've noticed that is very annoying, is that unlike GH series, G6 does not have constant preview in still photo modes, one that would show depth of field and shutter speed as they really are. There is a Preview function that shows depth of field and exposure correctly, but only at slow refresh rate no matter the shutter speed. It is a poor substitute.

    In manual movie mode, however, constant preview is always on (as it should be) and works very well.

    Could there be any technical reason for constant preview being disabled in still photo modes on this camera?

  • neokooneokoo

    @Ralph_B That was just for specific way of shooting emory asked about.

    G6 manual video mode works very much like on GH2 - set mode dial to manual video mode, set exposure mode in menu, and that's it. Shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted either as on GH2, with rear dial and pressing to switch between them, or with rear dial controlling shutter speed and function lever controlling aperture.

  • Ralph_BRalph_B

    @neokoo

    Is it necessary to go through all those steps to get manual control when shooting video?

    I thought the G6 had a fully manual mode.

  • NewVelesNewVeles

    neokoo, THX...

  • neokooneokoo

    @emory

    On G6 it is possible to set camera to manual video mode (called Creative Video Mode in advanced guide) and set exposure mode to shutter priority. In "Custom" menu, AF/AE LOCK button can be set to lock both focus and exposure, and function of AF/AE LOCK button can be set to hold settings until pressed again.

    With those settings it is possible to point camera at a subject, let it autoexpose, autofocus with half-press, then lock exposure and focus. A small green circle will be present in right upper corner of the screen when AF/AE LOCK is on.

  • neokooneokoo

    Tested an european version G6, body firmware 1.0. HDMI output does not work in any photo or movie recording modes, only on playback.

    It seems that even monitoring through AV cable is not possible, but I cannot confirm this as I don't have the AV out cable DMW-AVC1. In advanced manual that comes with the camera it says "The viewfinder cannot be displayed when connected with a AV cable."

    I really hope there is a technical reason for HDMI output not working, that it isn't some disrespectful "market positioning" strategy…

  • NewVelesNewVeles

    Hi, guys. I didn't find. During the video record on a HDMI output there is a picture? On the external monitor will be as at GH2 and GH3?

  • emoryemory

    I hope this is the correct thread for this question.

    For run and gun style video shooting, I would like to use the G6 the way I use my beloved GH-1:

    Use shutter priority automatic, set desired exposure by panning and tilting until overall scene brightness looks right, lock exposure and autofocus to prevent drifting, start shooting.

    Page 177 of the Owner's Manual for Adavanced Features states the following:

    •AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode. •AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus. •Only the AF lock is active during motion picture recording. Once you cancel the AF lock during the recording, the AF lock cannot be reactivated.

    I haven't been able to get my hands on a G6. Can somebody who owns one tell me if the G6 can be used in the manner I described above for the GH-1? I'm hoping the information in the owner's manual is just poorly translated.

  • vulgatronvulgatron

    What's the first overall impressions of the new owners compared to GH2 & Gh3, does it definitely sit in the middle or does the hacked gh2 still resolve detail better? Looking forward to see more video examples!

  • belfrymanbelfryman

    Panasonic say...

    please note that you cannot watch live recordings on a TV screen (using the HDMi cable), this function is only available for camcorders, and not for cameras.

    But, you will be able to se live recordings while using the Image App installed on a smartphone/tablet. Please check the link below:

    http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/image_app/index.html

    So that's good news.

  • belfrymanbelfryman

    @calleb can you use your tablet as a monitor over wifi when recording video? Is there any lag or is it genuinely useful? Thanks.

  • Sph1nxsterSph1nxster

    no matter what you do with the settings, the screen cannot stay indefinately on without touching the controls

  • jonpaisjonpais

    @Vialily What do you mean by "lacks always on mode?"

  • jonpaisjonpais

    @Vitaliy @Sph1nxster Thanks guys, I think I can live with that then. I've been using aPanny TM900, and the recording info disappears too, but I haven't ever checked to see for how long recording info stays on. Actually, once I've made my adjustments, I'm glad they go away, because they only clutter up the tiny LCD screen. I read that some users like to monitor stuff like mic levels continuously, but I would never need to do so, as I record with an off-camera mic and only use the onboard microphone for syncing with PluralEyes.

    How about zebras? I'm assuming the G6 doesn't have 'em since I couldn't find anything about them in any of the online reviews...

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    The GH3 screen does not turn off after 10 seconds, but the recording info does. If it didnt it would burn into the screen and leave permeant marks and over time would become illegiable i guess.

    yep, thanks for correction.

    but as far as I remember without recording it also lacks always on mode.

  • Sph1nxsterSph1nxster

    The GH3 screen does not turn off after 10 seconds, but the recording info does. If it didnt it would burn into the screen and leave permeant marks and over time would become illegiable i guess.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    @jonpais

    GH3 screen info turns off because it is OLED screen. It can burn otherwise.

  • jonpaisjonpais

    Sorry if this has already been answered, but can anyone tell me if the G6 has zebras? Also, does the screen turn itself off after 10 seconds in movie mode like the GH3? I believe I read that the GH3 screen will shut off if you don't hit "record", or something to that effect...

  • belfrymanbelfryman

    @kurth oh yes, if I'd gone as far as reading the different colour type...d'oh!

  • vulgatronvulgatron

    I know that's nothing special, but anyone had a chance to compare it to the gh3? Is it similar in terms of sharpness? and general IQ?

  • kurthkurth

    @belfryman.....sorry but I was just quoting from the cameralabs review ...that's what the reviewer said !

  • belfrymanbelfryman

    @kurth Sounds good, have you tested if you're able to get live view over wifi when recording video? Thanks.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    I added body terms to http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/gh3-notes/gh3-discount

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