GF2 users: Ah just remembered. Lets try this first and take it upto GH2 level for the Encoder Settings.

Would any gf2 users like to try this;-

Load up Cluster setting in ptools and then enter these values in the boxes in encoder settings:-

Encoder Setting 1 720p = 3 (Should already be done for you in Cluster 6)

Encoder Setting 2 720p = 3

Encoder Setting 3 720p = 4

Encoder Setting 4 720p = 9

Here's a graphic attached of the section in ptools you must change - labelled 'External Encoder Settings'. Now save the setting to a slot, then save firmware to sdcard calling it 'GF2__V12.bin' file and do a firmware upgrade to the camera. Let me know how it gets on (freezes, any changes, etc...)

Thanks

Nick

@subco Playback: Sometimes it does... sometimes it doesn't... it seems. It probably depends on avg bitrate at the time and/or is just too much for the in-camera decoder/player. There's no complications to the files when brought over though. Therefore, I suggest that you film test shots on the H mode to get the elements right/playback and then switch to SH mode to record top quality. 1080i should be fine but if not try the same.

PS image looks very good off the GF2 with Cluster v6 :-)

Cluster v6 6 GOP Variation 'Nebular'

GF2 + PVDOG setting shot on my holidays in Lille, France

Looking forward to try Cluster v6!

@AlbertZ I was pleasantly surprised with the footage as well. Shot with Panny 20mm (beautiful lens) with P Mode and a touch of CC with MB Looks.

MJPEG 720/1080 is only 30 fps?

Can someone explain me how to record at 720 in MJPEG? I can't find any selectable option in the menu.. (i only see AVCHD 1080 and 720 and then just MOTION JPEG and i guess it's the 1080 mode..)

I´m trying to load the Cluster v6 6 GOP Variation 'Nebular in GF2, but I can not record in PAL (25). It only lets me to record in NTSC. Is there something I should change in Ptools to get PAL recording?. Thanks

@driftwood sorry I did not fully explain it. I change the video out to Pal, and when I press the record button it show me a message "exceed file number". I change back to Ntsc and it records and playback fine. I change to Pal and again the message, I switch off the camera in Pal, and switch on back again and the video out change to Ntsc. Thanks for your reply, I know your time is precious, sorry again. Hope not to disturb. Thanks

I'm actually interested as to why wouldn't be possible to record 25fps and 30fps on the same card. In tape I understand.

Because of AVCHD format. You can't have it both PAL and NTSC.

@subco, yes I did format the card as Driftwood instructions. I´ll try to explain what happened: At first I tried unsuccesfully to change to the Pal version, but it was imposible cause the card was already formated in NTSC, I could change the Video out to Pal but the camera didn´t let me to record, all of this was made in CUSTOM mode, also I formated the card in CUSTOM but it did not work. After I changed to Aperture Priority, I followed the Driftwood instructions (Change country, switch off, switch on, format card) and finally I was able to record in Pal. Don´t know why Custom Mode can not format the camera in your country setting, this was only posible in Aperture priority and manual modes. Pardom my english, hope I have explain it well. I tried the possibility to have diferent country video out in Aperture and Custom and it was imposible as Vitaly stated. Thanks

@unconsenting thanks for your info. I supposed that the video out was outside the CUSTOM setups.

@subco Thx for the info. Thought u could actually force the progressive mode somehow by hacking. I'll give the Motion-JPEG a try. Transcoding the footage is not a biggie either. I have to do it anyway because the modified AVCHD crashes Avid ;) My regular workflow goes like this: Adobe Encoder => DNxHD => Avid MC via AMA or fast import. Works fine.