GH2 Anybody going to be filming the Venus Transit in about an hour?

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L1N3ARX

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I really wanted to, but it's completely overcast where I'm at... a bit disappointing. Was waiting for this for quite a while.
 
Here is the video I took of the Venus Transit with my kids commenting on this once in a lifetime event.

This was filmed with Panasonic GH2 and the 14-140mm lens with a $40 Polaroid variable ND filter. It is not a great filter but it worked for what I wanted it to do.

There really are not that many cameras that can capture video, audio, and images simultaneously. In order to capture the entire event and the observers reaction you really need a camera like the GH2.

It would have been far better if I had used my telescope and the proper filters. However, I had my kids with me and it was just too much trouble to setup the big scope while taking care of them.

I simply set the GH2 on the tripod and hit record and this is what it captured.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gwj1jXmRZ8

 
MPG,

That's great! What a catch! I am so glad someone caught this on here.

The duck flying across early in the vid is great for perspective and keeping the shot from being solely a astrology shot.
 
gundar said:
MPG,

That's great! What a catch! I am so glad someone caught this on here.

The duck flying across early in the vid is great for perspective and keeping the shot from being solely a astrology shot.
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Thanks. This really was a once in a lifetime event for my children and I.
 
Nice shots!

I totally missed this event, oops. Maybe I'll still be kicking next time it happens. In 2117. :(

Is the sound just from the GH2 without an external mic? Sounds pretty clear.
 
PeterParkorr said:
Nice shots!

I totally missed this event, oops. Maybe I'll still be kicking next time it happens. In 2117. :(

Is the sound just from the GH2 without an external mic? Sounds pretty clear.
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Yes that is the standard sound from the GH2 with the in camera gain turned all the way up and none of the audio hacking parameters turned on.
 
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