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gh2-hack:gh2-hack-faq [2012/12/07 22:19]
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gh2-hack:gh2-hack-faq [2013/04/07 20:46] (current)
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     * When recording video, the LCD may display "Auto" for ISO, instead of the actual ISO setting.  This is just cosmetic. Your actual ISO setting is being used.     * When recording video, the LCD may display "Auto" for ISO, instead of the actual ISO setting.  This is just cosmetic. Your actual ISO setting is being used.
     * Videos recorded with some high bit rate settings don't play back in the camera.  In some cases, turning the camera off and back on after a playback error will resolve the problem.     * Videos recorded with some high bit rate settings don't play back in the camera.  In some cases, turning the camera off and back on after a playback error will resolve the problem.
-    * If anything unexplained happens after flashing, try resetting the camera. (Menu, Setup, Reset) +    * If anything unexplained happens after flashing, try resetting all of the camera's settings and parameters. (Menu, Setup, Reset) 
-    * There are sporadic reports of a "file number limit exceeded" error message when attempting to record with 64-GB SDXC cards It looks like the problem is fixed by reformatting the card, and avoided by recording a short clip after spanning and before turning the camera off.+    * Using 64 GB SDXC cards, sometimes when you begin recording video the camera refuses and displays a "file number limit exceeded" error message. The problem is fixed by reformatting the card, and avoided by recording a short clip after spanning and before turning the camera off.
     * A dark horizontal band in your footage can be the consequence of using ISO 1250 or higher and a shutter speed of 1/50 or faster:  [[http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/693/gh2-showing-fixed-darker-bandstripe-20-pixels-high-across-footage/p1|discussion]]     * A dark horizontal band in your footage can be the consequence of using ISO 1250 or higher and a shutter speed of 1/50 or faster:  [[http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/693/gh2-showing-fixed-darker-bandstripe-20-pixels-high-across-footage/p1|discussion]]
     * Diagonal "rain" artifacts in decoded footage are caused by some (buggy or strict?) decoders:  [[http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/3804/strange-pulsing-diagonal-pattern-in-gh2-hack-footage/p1|discussion]]     * Diagonal "rain" artifacts in decoded footage are caused by some (buggy or strict?) decoders:  [[http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/3804/strange-pulsing-diagonal-pattern-in-gh2-hack-footage/p1|discussion]]
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   * Occasional formatting with the [[https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_3/|SD Card Association Formatter utility]] is recommended, to increase card performance and reduce the likelihood of write errors and spanning failures.  Use the full erase or full overwrite option.  [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/685|discussion]]   * Occasional formatting with the [[https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_3/|SD Card Association Formatter utility]] is recommended, to increase card performance and reduce the likelihood of write errors and spanning failures.  Use the full erase or full overwrite option.  [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/685|discussion]]
 == What memory card should I use? == == What memory card should I use? ==
-  * SanDisk Extreme HD Video SDHC 30 MB/s, 16 GB 
-  * SanDisk Extreme HD Video SDHC 30 MB/s, 32 GB 
   * SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC 95 MB/s, 32 GB   * SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC 95 MB/s, 32 GB
   * SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC 95 MB/s, 64 GB   * SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC 95 MB/s, 64 GB
  
   * The above cards have proven to be reliable, consistent from card to card, and fast enough for even the most extreme high bit rate PTool settings.  Other cards will work at lower bit rates, but they will hardly be worth your trouble to figure that out.  Please just buy one of the above SanDisk cards.  Most PTool settings are designed for the above cards.  [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/90/sandisk-extreme-sdhc-cards|discussion]]   * The above cards have proven to be reliable, consistent from card to card, and fast enough for even the most extreme high bit rate PTool settings.  Other cards will work at lower bit rates, but they will hardly be worth your trouble to figure that out.  Please just buy one of the above SanDisk cards.  Most PTool settings are designed for the above cards.  [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/90/sandisk-extreme-sdhc-cards|discussion]]
-  * The SanDisk Extreme HD video 30 MB/s cards are apparently being discontinued and replaced with "Extreme HD Videoor just "Extreme" 45 MB/s cards.  Early indications are that the new 45 MB/s cards perform similarly to the old 30 MB/s cards in the GH2.  45 MB/s Extreme cards are not to be confused with the old 45 MB/s "Extreme Pro" cards, which are not recommended+  * 64 GB SDXC cards are subject to an occasional "file number limit exceedederror.  Please see the Known Issues section
-  * The 95 MB/sec 64 GB SDXC card allows spanning at the highest possible bit rates, whereas the other Extreme cards do not. At somewhat lower bit rates, all of the SanDisk Extreme cards will span.  [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/1491/95mbs-sandisk-extreme-pro-spanning-reports-64gig-sdxc|discussion]] +  * The Extreme Pro 95 MB/sec 64 GB SDXC card allows spanning in 24p mode at the highest possible bit rates, whereas the 32 GB Extreme Pro 95 MB/s and other "Extremecards do not. At somewhat lower bit rates, all SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro cards will span in all modes.  [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/1491/95mbs-sandisk-extreme-pro-spanning-reports-64gig-sdxc|discussion]]
-  * 64 GB SDXC cards are subject to an occasional "file limit exceeded" error.  Please see the Known Issues section. +
-  * The SanDisk Extreme Pro 32 GB 95 MB/sec SHDC card is faster than the Extreme HD Video cards, but not as fast as the 64 GB 95 MB/s SDXC card.+
   * Buy from a [[http://sandisk.com/sandisk-support/find-a-retailer-us|SanDisk Authorized Reseller]].  Fake memory cards are extremely common on eBay, and even on Amazon it's hard to be sure you're getting what's advertised.   * Buy from a [[http://sandisk.com/sandisk-support/find-a-retailer-us|SanDisk Authorized Reseller]].  Fake memory cards are extremely common on eBay, and even on Amazon it's hard to be sure you're getting what's advertised.
-  * SanDisk Extreme Pro 45 MB/sec cards are not recommended.+  * The SanDisk Extreme Pro 32 GB 95 MB/sec SHDC card is faster than SanDisk "Extreme" cards, but not as fast as the Extreme Pro 64 GB 95 MB/s SDXC card. (with respect to spanning and write errors) 
 +  * SanDisk Extreme HD video 30 MB/s cards are recommended cards, but they have been discontinued and are becoming hard to find.   
 +  * SanDisk "Extreme HD Video" or just "Extreme" 45 MB/s cards have replaced the "Extreme HD video 30 MB/s" cards.  Early indications are that the new 45 MB/s cards perform similarly to the old recommended 30 MB/s cards in the GH2.         
 +  * SanDisk Extreme Pro 45 MB/sec cards are not recommended.  SanDisk Ultra cards are not recommended.
 == How do I use PTool?  How do I flash my camera? == == How do I use PTool?  How do I flash my camera? ==
   * Please see the [[http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/ptool/ptool-faq|PTool FAQ]].   * Please see the [[http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/ptool/ptool-faq|PTool FAQ]].
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   * If you wish to restore the original Panasonic firmware and the camera won't accept the stock .bin file, just use PTool to create a firmware file with only the default check boxes selected. (see the PTool FAQ for more details)   * If you wish to restore the original Panasonic firmware and the camera won't accept the stock .bin file, just use PTool to create a firmware file with only the default check boxes selected. (see the PTool FAQ for more details)
 == Where can I download settings for PTool? == == Where can I download settings for PTool? ==
-  * [[http://personal-view.com/talks/categories/hack-top-settings|Top hack settings]]+  * [[http://personal-view.com/talks/categories/hack-top-settings|Top hack settings]].  Start with these.  Settings are described in the first post of each topic.
   * [[http://personal-view.com/talks/categories/hacks|Hacks discussion topics]]   * [[http://personal-view.com/talks/categories/hacks|Hacks discussion topics]]
-  * [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place|Settings vault]]+  * [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place|Settings vault]] (older settings, mostly)
   * Some settings have been proven reliable, whereas others are experimental and require testing.  You can report the results of your testing to the settings developers in the discussion topics.   * Some settings have been proven reliable, whereas others are experimental and require testing.  You can report the results of your testing to the settings developers in the discussion topics.
-== What settings should I use in PTool for the v1.1 firmware? == +  * Older settings like CBrandin 44M & 66M, Aquamotion v1, and Reaquainted are designed for the v1.0e firmware image, but they should work the same with the v1.1 firmware image, delivering the same quality and stability for all modes except HBR.
-  * See the [[http://personal-view.com/talks/categories/hacks|Hacks discussion topics]] to find settings from driftwood, bkmcwd, balazer, Ralph_B, lpowell, and others. +
-  * Older settings like CBrandin 44M & 66M, Aquamotion v1, and Reaquainted should work the same with the v1.1 firmware image and the v1.0e firmware image, delivering the same quality and stability for all modes except HBR.  See descriptions below. +
-== What settings should I use in PTool for the v1.0e firmware? == +
-  * What follows are merely suggestions of settings that have proven to be reliable and give good or excellent video quality.  The state of settings is evolving, and there is not consensus around which settings are best for any particular purpose.  If you are interested in eeking out the last bit of video quality, try some beta settings from the forums, and give feedback to their developers. +
- +
-  * Higher-than-stock quality 1080/24p, 720p, and 1080i:  [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place#Item_2|Cbrandin 44M]]: 24H=44 Mbps, 24L=32 Mbps w/ spanning, FSH/SH=32 Mbps, FH/H=24 Mbps +
-  * Very high quality Intra 1080/24p and 1080/30p (VMM 80% mode), supports ETC and spanning: [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place/p1#Item_11|Driftwood Aquamotion v1]]: 24H and 24L=88 Mbps, 720/60p=60 Mbps, 720/50p=66 Mbps (effective bit rates, due to frame limits).  Spans with all SanDisk Extreme cards.  Or use a successor, Aquamotion v2 +
-  * Highest possible quality Intra 1080/24p: [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place/p1#Item_13|Driftwood Reaquainted]]: 24H and 24L=146 Mbps (effective bit rate, due to frame limit).  Works with all SanDisk Extreme cards, but spans only with the 64 GB 95 MB/s cards.  Or use a successor, Aquarius, Aquarius v2, Seaquake, Quantum (beta) +
-== Driftwood intra-frame encoder PTool settings == +
-in order of development.  Only the most important releases are shown here. +
-^ effective bit rate (24H and 24L) ^ 66 Mbps      ^ 88 Mbps         ^ 146 Mbps | +
-| SD cards   |most class 10 | SanDisk Extreme | SanDisk Extreme | +
-| spans      |spans         | spans           | w/ 64-GB 95 MB/s only | +
-| vmm80% 30p | yes          | yes             | no | +
-| ETC        | yes          | yes             | maybe | +
-^ simplest & most reliable           |              | [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place/p1#Item_11|Aquamotion v1]]   | [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place/p1#Item_13|Reaquainted]]   | +
-^ higher bit rate 720p               |              |                 | [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place#Item_17|Aquarius v2]] | +
-^ new encoder settings               | [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place#Item_19|SpanMyBitchUp]] | [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place#Item_19|Aquamotion v2]] | [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place#Item_19|Seaquake]] | +
-^ AQ=4; 24L=100 Mbps \\ encoder settings mostly changed back \\ much higher bit rate 720p \\ anamorphic MJPEG with new encoder settings |               |                | [[http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/953/gh2-settings-vault-most-popular-patches-in-one-place#Item_23|Quantum (betas)]] | +
- +
-== PTool settings bit rates & compression ratios == +
-| ^ 24H ^ 24L ^ 720/60p SH ^ 720/60p H ^ 720/50p SH ^ 720/50p H ^ +
-^ Driftwood Reaquainted | 146 Mbps (1:4) | 146 Mbps (1:4) | 50 Mbps (1:13) | 35 Mbps (1:19) | 50 Mbps (1:11) | 35 Mbps (1:16) | +
-^ Driftwood Aquamotion v1 | 87 Mbps (1:7) | 87 Mbps (1:7) | 60 Mbps (1:11) | 60 Mbps (1:11) | 66 Mbps (1:8) | 66 Mbps (1:8) | +
-^ Driftwood Quantum beta 5 | 146 Mbps (1:4) | 100 Mbps (1:6) | 89 Mbps (1:7) | 89 Mbps (1:7) | 79 Mbps (1:7) | 79 Mbps (1:7) |  +
 == Intra-frame video compression == == Intra-frame video compression ==
   * Most video compression is inter-frame: it exploits similarities between frames so as to achieve better compression efficiency. Intra-frame compression doesn't:  it's less efficient, but has more consistent performance, especially for high noise and high motion video.  Setting the GOP length to 1 frame means using intra-frame compression.     * Most video compression is inter-frame: it exploits similarities between frames so as to achieve better compression efficiency. Intra-frame compression doesn't:  it's less efficient, but has more consistent performance, especially for high noise and high motion video.  Setting the GOP length to 1 frame means using intra-frame compression.  
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