GH2 Just Ordered GH2
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azonicbruce
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Congrats! I got mine on Tuesday and I'm STILL going through all the different settings trying to figure everything out 
MBPRODUCTS
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Just read this post http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?204761-A-Guide-To-Setting-Your-GH1-GH2-Up-For-Video and you'll be all set to go as far as taking video. Don't forget to get a ND filter.
No, the 14-140 is 62MM the 20 is 46MM....
You can get step up rings so you can use 62MM filters with the 20MM lens.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1RNGA08260KQGXAHPJVQ
You will also need a 46MM to 52MM step up ring to get you there.
http://www.google.com/products/cata...TubtDsKusQLxm8yTCw&ved=0CEoQ8wIwBQ#ps-sellers
Pietro Impagliazzo
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I tried purchasing a 46mm graduated ND for the 20mm 1.7, to no avail, I'd need something closer to a 26mm hard edge to make a filter for that one, the optical entrance is so tiny.
Just sharing my misadventures.
Just sharing my misadventures.
Pietro Impagliazzo
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I actually bought a 46mm ND Grad but the point is it doesn't work because the optical entrance in the lens is even smaller than 46mm.
Perhaps with a Cokin/Mattebox with a hard cut grad one you can make something work out.
Perhaps with a Cokin/Mattebox with a hard cut grad one you can make something work out.
got the camera... took some out of the box pics with very little understanding of the platform and wow....
Instantly was taking richer, better pics than with any point and shoot I have owned. Really nice and I can't wait to compare some video footage to my old HMC40 camera. I believe, despite the quality of the HMC line, that for my tastes, it will be a repeat.
Instantly was taking richer, better pics than with any point and shoot I have owned. Really nice and I can't wait to compare some video footage to my old HMC40 camera. I believe, despite the quality of the HMC line, that for my tastes, it will be a repeat.
Pietro Impagliazzo
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Well, you were talking about filters and the 20mm 1.7, I was just saying that the 20mm 1.7 doesn't work with regular screw-on ND grads because the optical entrance is so small.
Hope it's clearer now...
GrahamH
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I have both cameras also, and they intercut very nicely (I use 720p60 on both) - same 'Panasonic colors'. The two areas where the HMC beats the Gh2 decisively are battery life, and lack of jello if you are moving the camera around.
MBPRODUCTS
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Just ordered my second GH2. What a great video camera.
Well, you were talking about filters and the 20mm 1.7, I was just saying that the 20mm 1.7 doesn't work with regular screw-on ND grads because the optical entrance is so small.
Hope it's clearer now...
oh poop. So no filter outdoors on the pancake, huh?
Interesting. I guess I could pull off a 3cam shoot now, if needed. I didn't consider using the DSLR with the HMC's. Thanks for the tip.
Just took some photos today, on full auto no less, they are the richest pics I have ever taken. I have played a bit with exposure but am still completely overwhelmed. It will be a while before it is true fun.
Gratz!