gh13 lifespan concern.

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Jonathan12uiz

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because I really use my gh13 as my main camera, I do photography and video. My concern comes when I think of the lifespan of the camera.

Each photography camera is rated to last so many shutter clicks.

but because the new gh1's can't be hacked, should I just use my gh13 for video and look for a new camera to do my photography?
 
I think that relates to the shutter mirror and motor to run it on DSLR's. GH1 is mirrorless.
 
rigs said:
I think that relates to the shutter mirror and motor to run it on DSLR's. GH1 is mirrorless.
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What he means by "mirror-less" is the sensor can't be seen in a mirror... that's right... the sensor is already among the undead, and therefore, immortal.

So... no worries really.

*Sorry, it was either that, or a joke about how to give your camera ever-lasting life, and we have a strict policy on those subjects around here. Beyond the humor, I'd just like to suggest you don't introduce EXTRA worries into your life. By the time your cam is worn out there will probably be a better option at the current cost of an unnecessary backup. :)
 
The GH1 doesn't have a mirror but it does have a physical moving shutter, which must surely degrade with use.
 
noirist said:
The GH1 doesn't have a mirror but it does have a physical moving shutter, which must surely degrade with use.
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I was wondering about that. Is the physical shutter used at all when shooting video? I'm not sure why it wouldn't be, but then again the shutter makes quite a bit of noise and creates vibration when taking a still picture, and there is no shutter noise or vibration when shooting video. Does someone know the answer?
 
I second MattinSTL's footnote:

By the time your cam is worn out there will probably be a better option at the current cost of an unnecessary backup.
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Shoot, enjoy and repeat until breakage or obsolescence (or the next shiny thing comes along).
 
MattinSTL said:
*Sorry, it was either that, or a joke about how to give your camera ever-lasting life, and we have a strict policy on those subjects around here. Beyond the humor, I'd just like to suggest you don't introduce EXTRA worries into your life. By the time your cam is worn out there will probably be a better option at the current cost of an unnecessary backup. :)
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AMEN 2 That!!:tongue:

OOps...:engel017:
 
Mechanical shutter on GH1 is only utilized in stills mode, from what I understand. In video mode, it already uses "electronic shutter", so even if one shoots so many stills as to "prematurely" wear out the mechanical shutter you'll still have some options for video, in theory.

A different approach is to buy an extended warranty, which can be had for up to 5 years after expiration of manufacturer's one. Typical prices run at 10-15% of purchase price. Some allow enrollment even if camera has been used for a while.
 
Probably just throwing out **** but I seem to remember once upon a time, before its release, Panasonic showing a video of the unique shutter in the GH1 which was split into two and was running with the video.

As far as mechanical shutters go, you can get them services - I have an old OM-1 from the sixties that runs just fine.
 
hsitz said:
I was wondering about that. Is the physical shutter used at all when shooting video? I'm not sure why it wouldn't be, but then again the shutter makes quite a bit of noise and creates vibration when taking a still picture, and there is no shutter noise or vibration when shooting video. Does someone know the answer?
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No the shutter isn't used during video, a digital shutter is used..hence the rolling shutter effect...which is why the camera uses a physical shutter for stills at all.
 
+1 on the "next shiny thing". There is so much change in this space that there will always be new gear to tempt the wallet and convince ourselves we need...

:-)
 
noone knows for sure, but you're likely to get about 100,000 clicks out of this camera in stills mode. like matt said, you'll be on to another before then.

if you shoot timelapse, and nothing but timelapse, then this is old news. camera after camera after camera...
 
I always know that there will be a "next" camera when my camera is worn, but I don't buy cameras often, I don't have a lot of money and I do EVERYTHING with a small budget. I just worried about the video portion.

If the physical shutter used in still mode gets rendered inoperable because of its life has been used, will the digital shutter used in video mode still be usable?
 
I use my GH1 a lot for timelapses in stills mode, and I shot already around 20.000 stills. No sign of wear so far. No worries :-)
 
GMC said:
I use my GH1 a lot for timelapses in stills mode, and I shot already around 20.000 stills. No sign of wear so far. No worries :-)
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Even if shutter breaks it's not like the camera itself is toast. The shutter can be replaced. I'm not sure how much Panasonic charges to replace the shutter, but with Canon DSLR's I think the charge is $250.
 
hsitz said:
Even if shutter breaks it's not like the camera itself is toast. The shutter can be replaced. I'm not sure how much Panasonic charges to replace the shutter, but with Canon DSLR's I think the charge is $250.
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but i also want to know if the digital shutter system, used during video recording, will still work if the physical shutter system, used during still capture, fails.
 
Jonathan12uiz said:
but i also want to know if the digital shutter system, used during video recording, will still work if the physical shutter system, used during still capture, fails.
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Owning an automobile must be a horrifying thought to you. ;) j/k

Just have fun and shoot photos and video...everything will be okay. :)
 
swyzlstyx said:
Owning an automobile must be a horrifying thought to you. ;) j/k

Just have fun and shoot photos and video...everything will be okay. :)
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lol. I have no problems owning cars because I've been working on them since I was 10.

I've just been taking like 50+ pics a day with the gh1 and didn't know if this was gonna hurt the video shutter later.
 
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