GH2 improvements list
- Thread starter Vitaliy Kiselev
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trick good for photo only..This works on most old lumix p&s cams, but on GH2 - yes, trashcan button activates AV out in preview mode, but when in video rec it output only black screen unfortunately.. there is some sync signal as screen is black, but no video. Seems it is bound somehow with RAW hdmi output during rec.
so probably we need switching output between hdmi and av-out option.
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Chadfish
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+1 on that! What's with the AGC?
Chadfish
Veteran
Yes, but will they fix it in a firmware update for the GH2, or in the next model camera? Most likely the latter.
That would be my #1 request too. Both for video and stills.
Being able to assign "Digital zoom" through 1 of the 3 custom func. buttons would rock! Instead of searching through the menus.
Programable focus ring on Pana lens! Canon's S95 comes to mind... Being able to make more use of this large smooth action ring, during video recording would be IMBA! (i.e. aperture control, digital zoom, exposure, variable iso(s)?, etc.)
Variable focus rates, I realize it probably focuses fast due to processor but slowing it down for nice field changes would be handy.
Of course, higher bit rates and frame rates...given.
Just got my GH2 so I need to run more field tests. But stock lens, fotodiox Nikon adaptor with 50 1.4/85 1.4/24-70 2.8
This forum has been an amazing tool for young videographers, I cant thank you guys enough for all the information gathered here.
Programable focus ring on Pana lens! Canon's S95 comes to mind... Being able to make more use of this large smooth action ring, during video recording would be IMBA! (i.e. aperture control, digital zoom, exposure, variable iso(s)?, etc.)
Variable focus rates, I realize it probably focuses fast due to processor but slowing it down for nice field changes would be handy.
Of course, higher bit rates and frame rates...given.
Just got my GH2 so I need to run more field tests. But stock lens, fotodiox Nikon adaptor with 50 1.4/85 1.4/24-70 2.8
This forum has been an amazing tool for young videographers, I cant thank you guys enough for all the information gathered here.
Vitaliy Kiselev
Carbonite Member
Discussion will be continued at http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/14/possible-gh2-improvements
I'll compile all new suggestions and add them to first post.
I'll compile all new suggestions and add them to first post.
drewski310
Active member
Vitaliy,
My comments are focused on ergonomics and usability of the GH2 for video:
1) Change function of rear dial to control ISO instead of shutter speed when shooting video. I have almost no reason to change shutter speed when shooting video, and on many occasions accidentally shifted my shutter speed when touching that rear dial. It would be much faster and easier to adjust ISO via that rear dial instead of going into the Q.Menu > arrow to ISO > click up/down.
2) If #1 can't be done, then have the capability to adjust ISO (and other parameters while recording.
My comments are focused on ergonomics and usability of the GH2 for video:
1) Change function of rear dial to control ISO instead of shutter speed when shooting video. I have almost no reason to change shutter speed when shooting video, and on many occasions accidentally shifted my shutter speed when touching that rear dial. It would be much faster and easier to adjust ISO via that rear dial instead of going into the Q.Menu > arrow to ISO > click up/down.
2) If #1 can't be done, then have the capability to adjust ISO (and other parameters while recording.
Vitaliy Kiselev
Carbonite Member
Thanks for suggestions, but read my previous post please 