GH3 GH3 looks like an incredible time lapse camera

keylight said:
Just saw this on another site I've started to pay attention to....

http://timelapse.org/2013/01/panasonic-gh3-timelapse/

I may have to get a GH3 after all. My wallet won't thank me, but my eyes will.
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Sick timelapse! I love the tilt/shift miniaturization. I shot a timelapse recently of a Lake Tahoe sunset with my GH3 because I forgot my intervalometer for my 5D3 and it was at least as good as anything I've done with my Canons. This is going to be my go to camera for a LOT of things!
 
While the time lapse was nice, I don't really see how the footage looks 'incredible' compared to a GH1 or a GH2? I have done loads of time lapses with my GH 1 and I don't see much of a difference in quality. The only reason I see to buy a GH3 for time lapse would be if it was improved in removing noise and grain during long exposures, something which the GH1/GH2 are terrible at.
 
todtodson said:
The only reason I see to buy a GH3 for time lapse would be if it was improved in removing noise and grain during long exposures, something which the GH1/GH2 are terrible at.
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Certainly, buying a GH3 JUST for time lapse wouldn't be wise if you already own a GH2. But the fact that you no longer need an external intervalometer is a plus. And the reported dynamic range increase may mean noise can be suppressed in long exposures. It weighs more than the GH2 meaning it will be more stable on a tripod, which is good for time lapse. It's weather sealed, which could be a big benefit for long time lapse projects where the weather may change. The GH3 battery lasts a lot longer than the GH2 battery, which is a benefit for time lapse.
So the advantages are practical rather than image quality related, though I bet that has improved also. The colorimetry on the GH3 has gotten better reviews than the GH2.
But you are right that the GH2 can create fabulous time lapses.
 
Big benefit of the GH3 for me is the electronic shutter for timelapse. No wear on the mechanical shutter!
 
Very cool vid, Not trying to change the subject, just have a quick question based on the vid, Anyone know why tilt shift lenses produce that miniature look? It's like a small section is in focus the remainder is out, but why does that give the illusion of miniature, weird why that is.
 
maranfilms said:
Very cool vid, Not trying to change the subject, just have a quick question based on the vid, Anyone know why tilt shift lenses produce that miniature look? It's like a small section is in focus the remainder is out, but why does that give the illusion of miniature, weird why that is.
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It's because depth of field is shallower the closer the focus-subject is to a lens. A very shallow depth of field on a far away object gives the illusion that it is a very small object close to the camera.
 
Haven't played much with timelapse at all but this video makes me excited to give it a twirl. Does timelapse just take a series of JPGs and do you just take those JPGs one by one and place them on your timeline in your NLE?
 
SuperSet said:
Haven't played much with timelapse at all but this video makes me excited to give it a twirl. Does timelapse just take a series of JPGs and do you just take those JPGs one by one and place them on your timeline in your NLE?
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Much easier (and harder) than that. If you're getting into it, maybe try posting something on their forums on timelapse.org? They're pretty hardcore timelapse but are a friendly bunch of people.
 
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