Tagged with gh2 - Personal View Talks

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM VS Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS USM

club_irate — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 02:04:27 +0000

I have a Hacked GH2+ Metabones Speedbooster. I am planning to go for Used Canon 70-200 f4 lens. I have 2 offers for sale for the IS USM and the non IS version of the lens. Except the IS bit, what are the other differences between these two lenses? (Construction, Element quality, Element coating quality etc.) I think i can still live without an IS as i use my GH2 for videos and it will be strapped on a tripod.

Any guidance is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Used Sigma 18-35 lens purchase Help needed

club_irate — Fri, 29 May 2015 04:20:47 +0000

Hi, there is this person selling his Sigma 18-35 ART 1.8 lens which is 1 year old which i am planning to purchase. I asked him to shine the lens through with a flashlight and it has this dust inside the lens which you can see in the pic. Can anyone here who has a good understanding of this check it out and suggest if the level of dust seen in the pic is fine for me to go ahead and wont hamper the image quality.

Direct Link: http://www.4shared.com/download/TSeWp89Vce/Shining_light_thru_lens.jpg?lgfp=3000 (Its a larger size picture so that you guys can zoom in for a better look).

Other pictures: http://www.4shared.com/download/CrrLTrBhce/DSC00044.JPG?lgfp=3000

http://www.4shared.com/download/bDS8rfrace/DSC00029.JPG?lgfp=3000

Not sharing the exterior pics of the lens as that looked good.

Thanks in advance.

Samyang 10mm F2.8 EF Mount+ Speedbooster or SLR MAGIC 12mm T1.6mm mft

club_irate — Wed, 13 May 2015 02:27:32 +0000

I have a GH2 and will be getting a GH4 soon. I have the SLR Magic 12mm lens with me which is a 24mm equiv on the GH2 and will be 28mm on the GH4 in 4K mode. The samyang with the SB will be wider (14mm on the GH2 with SB & 16mm on the GH4 in 4K mode and will be a F2).

Which out of the 2 is the better lens? I have the option of selling the SLR Magic to a film maker i know and the Samyang costs roundabout the same as what i am selling the 12mm for.

Kindly advice.

P.S- I have been recommended to go for the Samyang compared to a Tokina 11-16mm (EF) as they said It's sharper and has better CA control. Views on this.

GH2 (video) Battery life if using original Panasonic Batteries?

jonmarcos — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:38:21 +0000

What kind of battery life are you getting from the GH2 when using original Panasonic Batteries? For video?

FS: Canon FD Lens Collection, RJ Speedbooster, Lanparte Gear Rings

x_worpig_x — Sun, 03 May 2015 16:41:10 +0000

I'm selling off my FD collection because they have been sitting on my shelf for 6 months now. Everything is in great condition. I want to stress that i'm selling this as a bundle, and will not be parting anything out. I need money fast, and I just don't have the time to deal with multiple sellers.

The package includes:

3 Lanparte Focus Rings RJ Speedbooster (FD to m43) Regular Adapter (FD to m43) Canon 20mm 2.8 Canon 24mm 2.0 Canon 50mm 1.4 Canon 50mm 1.8 Canon 100mm 2.8 Cloth

Here are better pictures of the lenses: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9uvcCfg0MekfnNuMUFtTlR3U3lZWEEzbmZ2cGxYSWQ1bUl5eFBLUTRHbkdxZjRDSmlfVlk&usp=sharing

Price $450 U.S shipped for everything.

FS: ReWo Cage for Gh2 - $350 shipped

danbacci — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 20:52:03 +0000

Good Shape ReWo Cage for the Panasonic GH2. I bought this a year or two ago as I was using my GH2 and assembling all my gear but have now upgrading to the GH4. Lots of threaded holes and cut outs for the doors. I wish this cage fit my Gh4 but it doesn't. All threads are in good shape. Aluminum on the Tripod mounting screw show wear at the base turn but threads fine. Wear on that screw hole is from screwing on and off my tripod and mounts occasionally. Looking for 350 shipped. I will ship priority USPS insured domestically. Payment can be paypal or USPS money order. Can ship international but cost will be increased.

Thanks, -Dan

Panasonic GH2 not recognizing SD card

ilia310101 — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 14:52:11 +0000

So, I have a problem, and that is that my GH2 will not recognize that there is a card inside of it, no matter what I do. I have tried about 10 different sd cards, ranging from good to bad and small to big. Nothing works. I have even tried licking the card.

Can this possibly be fixed without disassembling the camera, or would it have to be taken apart to be fixed? and if it does have to be taken apart would I end up having to replace the whole main board?

I am incredibly sad about my GH2, so any advice would make me happy. Thanks;)

p.s I will probably only be able to reply tomorrow as it's almost late now.

Panasonic AG-AC90 topic and comparison with GH2, video test

tommy — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:57:02 +0000

**Some AC90 specs **

1080/60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 480/60i. [50 Hz model]: 1080/50p, 50i, 25p, 576/50i.
High sensitive BSI 3MOS sensor
F1.5
29.8 mm wide angle / high powered zoom lens (12x)
built in 5 axis hybrid OIS
3.5 inch lcd (touch) 1.150.000 dot resolution • Dual SD Card Slots (support SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Cards).
2 channel XLR audio inputs (MIC/LINE/+48V selectable). 
Audio CH1/CH2 with individual level controls and input selection.
HDMI output, AV Multi output (D-connector, composite video and audio 2 channel), USB connector. • Remote terminals enable remote operation of iris, focus, zoom, Rec Start/ Stop functions.

Available at:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-AG-AC90-Full-HD-Handheld-Camcorder/dp/B00AA2P9UE

In all the excitement with the GH3 (some 1200 replies in 5 days here only ) I wanted to start a new discussion, because I feel we (or at least some of us) have to face the reality. Should we buy the GH3 or start filming again with a camera that is made for it ?!

I have the GH2 for 2 years, have 3 different lenses and tried several hacks, I bought the Tascam DR-40 for sound (and other stuff). I needed a rig to hold everything, and now it looks stupid. If you are not doing fiction, (always) filming on a tripod, or in a studio and you also want to be fast and flexible (which is often necessary) it just doesn't work! (for me ;-)

Therefore I am considering a 'normal' video camera again. But which one? Next month the AG-AC90 will be available for only € 1800,= . I got it yesterday to try it out for 1 day. As there is no information (or footage) about the camera, I wanted to do some video comparison.

I compare footage of the AC90 with the GH2 (As we do not have the GH3 yet, but I don't expect it to be a miracle anyway ;-). It was not my intention to make good shots, but to put both cameras in 'hard' circumstances, such as high contrast, back light, movement, moire, rolling shutter effects etc. I did different tests and tried to keep equal settings, same shooting moments and movements, tripod / handheld, slow motion, rack focus / auto focus, daylight / low-light / dark, menu / settings. I only had the camera for a day (without a manual), so I don't know it well. Most images in standard settings were a bit too bright (but this can be adjusted in the camera).

The AC90 has a smaller sensor so less DOF (but in daylight can be achieved with a ND filter.) I didn't have one during testing (but I did use a ND in some shots with the GH2, so that is not a fair comparison). I expected the AC90 to do worse in lowlight but I am actually quite surprised!

The video is definitely not a 'scientific' pixel tweaking test. I know little about how to test GOP, I / P/ B structure, 4:4:2, peaking, dynamic range, AVCHD profiles, etc. But you guys do! @Vitaly_Kiselev @Driftwood @Ralph_B @cbrandin and others ?! I can put some original files online for some deeper analyses. What can you tell about the footage? GOP, I/P/B, etc? Is it hackable (or worth hacking ;-) to give it a bit more Mbs? etc?

I hope to open up the discussion (from the large sensor cameras such as the GH3) and look forward to hear everybody's opinion!

Ps1 Some shots in the end are only with the AC90 because it was too dark for the GH2 (with the 14-140 mm lens)

Ps2 I know YouTube is not good, but I also think it is only showing HD 25P as I rendered it 50P (and the orginal looks better and more smooth)

Ps3 Sorry for the stupid music (without sound was even more boring)

Where can i find some GH2 patches?

danytone — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:40:31 +0000

Sorry guys i'm pretty late but i bought this camera just a few days ago and i was looking for some older/newer patch to put on my camera. Besides i'd like to find a way to restore the stock firmware (because it was hacked). I couldn't find any popular firmware because are all offline (EOSHD, etc...). Someone can help me? Thanks guys.

Horror movie shoot on GH1, GH2

endotoxic — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:09:07 +0000

This is the new trailer we have done.

Im begening to roll again my movie, so im happy.

cheers.

Hacked Lumix G-series cameras - please rank them in order of stable video quality

spk — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:53:43 +0000

If someone has already posted an answer to my question below, please give me a link because I'm new to these forums and I haven't been able to find it with a search!

My question is: how do the hacked G-series cameras compare in terms of the best stable video quality available? I'm guessing, based on what I've read, that it's something like this:

GH2 > GH1 > GF2 > G2 > GF1.

Is that correct?

Official GH2 "Stalin" hack development topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 04 May 2011 08:07:04 +0000

As we moved from dumping to reversing this topic will containg actual info and discussions.

First good news. It looks like all video related setup routines in GH2 work in RAM, instead of ROM for older models.

Do you think that the GH2 still rocks ?

CNek — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 18:52:53 +0000

Ok, that topic title was just a gross attempt to share some works made with that wonderful tool, my very first videocam : you name it, the mighty GH2 ^^ Honestly I put a hack a loooong time ago and I can't even remember what it is :p Thanks to the PV community I've learned some basics about everything, from workflow to lightning, I've read a lot, but not wrote much things. For now I must thank you all. The Hack was a good reason not to take the Canon (rebel) way, no regret here ;) I've compiled 3 years of various shooting made with our creative collective, I will be glad to know your personals views on this :

. I'd like to say that a GH4 is VERY tempting, however I chose to invest in glass, small rigs acessories etc. Not much money left so no excuse for GAS :D Force me to prep more my shots (GH2 is not very forgiving in post for heavy grading, even with the hack).

So... Cya, videographers !

24fps, 30fps, 60fps in ONE file - film look, live look, computer internet look

Blackout — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:16:44 +0000

Ahoy thar fellow GH mateys... got a new ship I be driving...

Been away for a long time having a blast shooting all sorts of wild things and acting directing. I thought I would share this little clip (to show off my new car ** cough ** I mean spaceship) and also show 60fps vs 30 fps vs 24fps in the same shot.

24p film look vs 60p live look in ONE file so you can see the psychological effect. You'll need to DOWNLOAD and play (only 1280 x 720p sorry full 1920 x 1080p was too big. This switches in REAL time between the two in the same shot so you can really feel out the difference. I prefer 24p for narrative story telling and 60p for POV horror or news live look or 3D holographic shooting which I have been doing lately (not with the gh2 - using modded sony 3D pro cam, consumer ts10, and red epic for that). Note: this will only stream at 30p online (i really dislike 30p) you must download and play to see what I am talking about, No current online streaming service that I know of except for LIVESTREAM currently supports 60i or 60p streaming. I HAVE done it with livestream on my site which is astounding WHEN it works but it is still a little unreliable as of yet you need a business class hard wired ethernet cable and black magic card and an upstream of at least 20mbit down 5 megabit up CONSTANT. 1.5 won't do. Wifi won't do even dual band it gets blips. I can do 848 x 480 and sometimes 1280 x 720p live with a 4G card.

Enjoy... hope everyone is well...let me know what you think.....more to come!

http://vimeo.com/michaelbiggins/filmlookvslivelook

PS - just for fun and giggles - Disney let me toy around in one of their sets with Trumpet:

;)

Michael Biggins AKA Blackout BLACKOUT'S BOX STUDIOS Hathouse Films New York City - Florida - California 877-9-BLACKOUT michael @ REMOVETHISandSPACESforspam blackout.com

Exactly what are GH2 hacks?

Fieel — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 07:31:03 +0000

I've been practicing with my GH2 for some weeks now, this is my first serious camera. I've always filmed with a Gopro but i never had money for a serious camera, after asking in many forums i decided to buy an used GH2, and people suggested me to hack it.

Now i feel like i want to hack it, but i have no idea what it is, how it works or what are the differences between all the hacks around here. There are a lot and i have no idea what changes between them. I've been following this guide: http://www.movingpicturetv.com/gh2-hack/ and even if it is idiot proof i still have some questions!

It asks me to download the original firmware and links directly to a download. I'm worried it might be dated? The guide is 3 years old.

It tells me to choose the patch i want, and links the "most popular one": http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/1375/ptool-v3.63d-topic/p1?Sort=newest[2]

Isn't it outdated, too? I mean, i know nothing about different patches and i don't know which one i should choose, can someone help me? How am i supposed to choose the one i want if i don't even know the peculiarities?

At some point is asks me to "Format an SD card in your GH2." . How am i supposed to format it in my GH2...? The only way i'd do this is by formatting the card on my PC and then inserting it on the camera.

I have so many doubts.

Diagonal rain appears using GH2 + Premiere Pro CS6 without a hack

PeterParkorr — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:53:46 +0000

Hi,

I've been trying to work out why exporting some noisy low light footage in premiere pro CS6 is giving me 'diagonal rain' problems that aren't present in the original m2ts files from my GH2.

Reading two similar topics (below) the problem seems to be related to GOP length, which hack is being used, and the decoding abilities of certain players. But I shot this footage with the original firmware so this can't apply? Possibly it is a CS6 specific issue?

http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/5120/please-help-problem-with-my-gh2-footage/p1 http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/3804/strange-pulsing-diagonal-pattern-in-gh2-hack-footage/p1

It's not footage I can take again so any advice on how to export this without the noise would be amazing... I'm a beginner but not posted it there as the problem seems to be a complicated one.

I just uploaded the start of my edit to youtube for an example of the problem. Some of my footage was 24p and some was 50 fps 720p but the problem persists in all the export formats I've tried;

How to tell which patch is installed?

jonmarcos — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 03:38:11 +0000

I forgot which patch I have installed on my hacked GH2. Is there a way to find it out with the software?

GH2 Cake v2.3: reliability and spanning in 720p, HBR, 24p, and VMM at 2-2.5x stock bit rates

balazer — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:50:34 +0000

I am starting this topic to discuss ways to achieve constant quality encoding with variable bit rates. This idea can be applied to GOPs of different lengths.

My Film "Blind" and the experience!

Gardner — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 08:18:52 +0000

Hi guys, just wanted to showcase the film I've been working on. It first started off as a feature length project, but after decisions were made later, we decided to make it into a feature short film (that's for another discussion). The project in itself took about 5 months to complete due to various reasons, most of them being out of my control, but I ended up handling all of the post production for the film. While I don't encourage people to use this motto in filmmaking, I told myself that if you want it done right then you have to do it yourself. After failing to find an appropriate composer for the film, I decided to score the film myself which meant learning audio. We also originally wanted two editors on the project and found an amazing editor who was local, but of course he got tied up with projects and that plan fell through.

All in all, I was the "Jack of All Trades" for the film, and due to the fact that I'm an avid procrastinator, it was a very tedious process. By far any attention or advice I've gotten has been from the personal-view forums, so of course this film was shot entirely with the GH2, aside from about 2 scenes, and I wanted to update the people who I spoke with consistently on the site about the project. The project is now finished and we released it on IndieReign.com alongside a brand new trailer for the film! Though I'm terrible at taking constructive criticism (all filmmakers are), I wanted to share the trailer with everyone on the personal-view site regardless, I mean after all we all don't just get crew and actors together just to film a personal home movie to lock in a vault!

I'm currently back to writing a new project but I plan on putting together a few youtube tutorial videos focusing mainly on how I scored the film, went about color grading the film itself, and how I went about with the pre-production of the film (casting calls, paperwork, shot lists, scheduling). I hope you guys enjoy the trailer for the film and thank you for the ones who read all of this before actually watching the trailer!

Hawaiian Airlines Sydney Harbour Challenge 2015 (filmmaking on a low budget)

Rambo — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:50:54 +0000

My latest video from last Sat, shot with minimal gear (restricted to 7kg carry-on), GH2, LPowell Flowmotion V2, 720p 50@ the low bitrate setting (H), Audio was camera mounted VideoMic Pro into the GH2 jack, Lens 14-140 kit, lightweight 25mm PVC conduit shoulder rig. Hawaiiian Air threw $600k at this event and a plane full of dancers, singers, promotional people and a camera crew of 5 plus drone pilot. I've only used my footage for this short highlights. My fee was 1/1200th of the $600k....and they paid the $59 to park my car.

FLEXIOM DC Converter for DSLR-s and all stuff requiring specific voltage.

feha — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:23:28 +0000

Official name for this product will be: FLEXIOM

Flexible Input Output Manager (or Module) ...

The official website will be http://flexiom.com (under construction).

Support: feha[@]flexiom.com

P-V members will get rebate.

I have decided to make DIY product for Universal DC converter. This unit will allow use of any power source 3-30v as input and max output current will be 2A. The unit consists of voltage converter that gives you adjustable output for example GH2, GH3 8.4 V or any other equipment that is sensitive and requires exact voltage.

Consider this unit as a protection "Layer" between your DSLR and any power unit.

I know there are many ready power solutions already out on the market, but many still struggle and burn/brick their expensive equipment trying different alternative powering sources.

I decided to take my time and make this DIY product as a test but if there is an interest might get as batch production.

The unit will cost a $75 USD + postage (P-V members price). More than 65% of the price to buying needed components the rest a small compensation for research, drill and soldering :-)

For EACH UNIQUE SALE (per member) I will contribute a $10 USD to support P-V !

Product components :

ABS plastic project box
Electronics component (The converter)
DC IN/OUT 5.5x2.5 mm jacks
Digital Voltmeter (RED) with external switch to check IN voltage, OUT voltage and OFF

Let me know your interest ?

Found this lens in a thrift shop

MBlue — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 22:30:59 +0000

I need some help figuring out how to use this lens I found in a thrift shop. I've been lurking around this forum for a couple weeks and you guys seem like the friendliest most knowledgeable group so I figured I'd give you a shot.

I'm pretty new to m43 photography, and digital in general. My last camera was a Minolta X370. I just went out and bought a used GH2 and an adapter for my old MD mount 50mm f1.7, but I've been wanting more lenses so I was cruising local thrift shops and I came across something that looked like an anamorphic lens. I bought it without thinking (it was pretty cheap) but now I have no idea how to use it.

It says "SANKOR ANAMO-PRIME LENS f=95mm-3.74in Japan" on the side in blue letters. I googled that and apparently there are a million just like it on ebay, but no reviews, camera tests, stats, nothing. It looks kinda like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sankor-Anamo-Prime-Anamorphic-f-95mm-3-74-in-Theater-Proector-Lens-/271743605595?nma=true&si=Vg%252BTHgfPDrHc8kswmEhylSSwtXA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Except its a little more beat up.

I've read about mounting anamorphics with a taking lens and focusing both of them to the same distance, but that doesn't seem to be working for this one, or at least not with me hand holding it against my 50mm. It only cost $30, but after buying the GH2 I'm pretty broke and now I'm scared I threw away what money I had left on a shitty, unpopular lens I can't use.

Does anyone know anything about this lens?

FS: Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH

AndreHW — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 15:13:43 +0000

For sale. Used Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH. Very good condition (as new). With original box, lens hood, and both caps.

Price 430€ (Paypal). Shipping is not included (item is located in Italy but i can send internationally at buyers cost).

GH2 settings for low light shooting

nic2011 — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:53:20 +0000

I´ve tried out some really good patches so far (GH2) - reliable + stable. But if I shoot in lowlight the bitrate goes down dramatically many times. Is there a chance to get a patch that hold a higher bitrate in relatively dark lowlight situations? For me personally a patch between 45-50mb, long GOP, AQ4 would be optimal (24p + 60p)...

Music Video shot with GH2 and BlackMagic 2.5k!

Gardner — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 05:27:28 +0000

FS: Gini GH2 cage

adamquesada — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 10:48:57 +0000

Selling a line new Gini GH2 cage, asking $110 shipped to USA

My latest project - Norfolk Island shot from Drone, Land and Jetski

Rambo — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 14:21:26 +0000

I shot the jetski and Land footage, the Phantom with HD3+ and the Inspire Drone footage was piloted by a friend of mine. The 4k from the tiny Inspire camera is stunning. I had to defisheye the Gopro footage to make it match the Inspire clips which has no deformity at the horizon. I must say the phantom and gopro did a fantastic job ( 90% of the clips are Gopro Phantom)

All other cameras were GH1 and GH2 with LPowell hacks. Interviews and voice over were Cheap lav with Zoom H1 or the Video Mic Pro plugged into the GH2 with Pasadena Audio Hack Lenses were the ever reliable old Panny 14-140 and Pancake 20mm.

FS: GH2 with lots of extras, Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95

bracket_26 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 21:05:20 +0000

Up for sale, all in excellent condition:

• Panasonic DMC-GH2 body with Flowmotion 2 hack (in box, with strap, manual, charger) • 3 OEM Panasonic batteries • 2 Power2000 batteries • Dual battery charger • Ownuser battery grip (holds 2 batteries) • Camera bag • LCW Light Craft Workshop Fader ND Mk2 72mm variable ND filter • 46-52mm step up ring

• Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 (version 1, in box, only used a few times) • B+W 52mm XS-Pro UV filter for the Voigtlander

All lens caps included. Everything has always been very well taken care of. This gear hasn't seen a ton of use, so the batteries all still have great life left in them.

Payment via PayPal only, free shipping to continental U.S. (signature required).

Price for everything as a bundle is $1200.

If you'd like to buy separately:

Voigtlander 25mm and filter: $675 GH2 setup: $600

PLEASE NOTE: In the first photo there is a 20mm pancake, which is NOT INCLUDED in this sale. It was part of the original bundle but has been SOLD. Thanks!

V-lock Solution

Jon2323 — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 05:59:32 +0000

Hi, I'm looking for a v-lock battery solution, to power GH2 / TVlogic 5.6 external monitor etc.

Does anyone have any recommendations please? I've found these two:

Lanparte http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lanparte-V-Lock-Battery-Pinch-Power-Distributor-HDMI-Splitter-for-DSLR-RIG-/161071666608?pt=UK_Tripods_Heads_Stablisers&hash=item25809e95b0

Tilta http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tilta-V-Mount-Battery-15MM-Plate-Power-Supply-For-BMCC-BlackMagic-Camera-/281139018655?pt=UK_Camera_Batteries&hash=item417530fb9f

I'm assuming the monitor would be powered from the Dtap, and camera from the DC out 12v?

Cheers Jon

Panasonic Lumix gh2 - continuous motion picture patch

Norway — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:14:45 +0000

Is there a patch that makes the camera to record motion picture continuously?

I, living in Norway, can only record for 29min 59sec. (This limit is an EU law has this restriction as it is a still picture camera and not a motion picture camera. Different taxes).