The Panasonic G1HD | GH-1 Video Mode : A Real Video Mode

[dougspice]

I'll let you know if I ever become a good photographer. Meanwhile, I'm seeing images that don't compare favorably to what I can get with my D90 or the EOS 40D. I'm not even sure I'd compare them favorably to my D100. Obviously this camera is a little more compact and probably marketed towards hobbyists and point-and-shooters who are looking for more control.

If you want to tell me what's so impressive about these images, I'm all ears, but it seems to me that someone mostly interested in photography would do a lot better with another camera. But, again, that probably doesn't describe anyone here.

 

[AdrianF]

There's not been a lot of stills yet from the GH1, seems everybody is more interested in the video mode! These shots show off the GH1 with the new Pany 7-14 pretty well. http://www.flickr.com/photos/yoshinori_kikuchi/3483412502/

This is the lens I'm really interested in, just can't find any footage shot with it yet.

Kholi, thanks for taking the time documenting this, looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Adrian

 

[SonicStates]

Well...I couldn't wait for Kholi's footage...ended up getting 2 for about 1200 bucks each. So far have been pretty impressed with the unit. Will post when I have anything worth posting...that you haven't seen already...maybe some flowers, trees, birds and a train might be a good start...oh and some leaves...whaddya reckon?

 

[squig]

his and hers

 

[squig]

Thank you for taking the time to contact Panasonic with your enquiry.

Panasonic Australia does not have details on the release of a Camera with a Model number DMc-GH1 at this time. We may have further details in the coming months.

Kind Regards,
Gavin.
Panasonic Customer Care


grrrr!

 

[chameloon]

Sorry for the off topic question in this very interessing post : what does "breaking a codec" can mean?
Thanks.

 

[SonicStates]

his and hers

a-hahaha...just in case I bust one getting crazy angry at the Japanese menus :happy:...no Dad came with...didn't require too much convincing... that he needed one too.

Panasonic Australia sucks..."we MAY have further information in the coming months" ouch.

 

[artforme]

Video and stills are looking very promising for such a little camera. I will make my investment back with either one or both. I can't wait.

What type of work is it that you do, is there an online portfolio that you could share?

 

[squig]

aren't they in business to sell stuff?

It's not like it's some big secret, clearly they know when it is shipping. Gavin you're a lousy liar mate.

"breaking a codec" means driving it too hard (fast action in this case) and introducing visible artifacts

 

[Uwe Lansing]

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Seriously - I really want to see where it "falls apart." No more footage of pretty flowers!

Oh yes, please. 43 pages without any single clip :-(. Beside that, did anybody find out a workflow with PP CS4 to get rid of that damned 2:3 pulldown?

 

[Manoeuvre]

Thank you for taking the time to contact Panasonic with your enquiry.

Panasonic Australia does not have details on the release of a Camera with a Model number DMc-GH1 at this time. We may have further details in the coming months.

Kind Regards,
Gavin.
Panasonic Customer Care


grrrr!

The LUMIX DMC-GH1 and the two new Micro Four Thirds System lenses will be available in Australia in late May. Pricing is as follows:

LUMIX DMC-GH1 (Black) with LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S lens $3,299rrp

LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S lens: $1,999rrp

LUMIX G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH lens: $2,299rrp

Ouch

 

[Manoeuvre]

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/04/panasonics_video-recording_gh1_camera_priced_and_dated.html#more

 

[SonicStates]

LUMIX DMC-GH1 (Black) with LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S lens $3,299rrp

LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S lens: $1,999rrp

LUMIX G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH lens: $2,299rrp

Ouch

Surely street price will be kinder than that???? 3299 -> 229,986 yen. Almost double than what I paid for it today...bollocks to that

Squiq...Japanese lessons/Girlie friend???

 

[androoow]

3,299.00 aud = 1,607.04 gbp ?? =

 

[AdrianF]

3,299.00 aud = 1,607.04 gbp ?? =

I saw the UK price as being around £1499, in Germany an online store is saying 1550 euros. Street price will hopefully be a little lower, in the EU we always seem to get stiffed for prices.

There is some info on the individual lens pricing on the Lumix lifestyle site http://www.lumixlifestyle.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=67

Adrian

 

[Toenis]

So audio levels are not lockable/manual?

 

[squig]

Surely street price will be kinder than that???? 3299 -> 229,986 yen. Almost double than what I paid for it today...bollocks to that

Squiq...Japanese lessons/Girlie friend???

yep, I'm in katoomba, dozens of them walk by my place every day. $3300 that's insane. They're not gonna sell any here at that price. I was expecting it to be $2200 max. I'll just get one from the US or HK.

 

[PaPa]

no external monitoring? It's like im stuck in a bad dream! Damnit! Guess i'll wait to see what ever happens with the D400 or Scarlet.

 

[squig]

Surely street price will be kinder than that???? 3299 -> 229,986 yen. Almost double than what I paid for it today...bollocks to that

Squiq...Japanese lessons/Girlie friend???

what did you pay for each of them exactly?

 

[SonicStates]

what did you pay for each of them exactly?

123,000...(didn't even use the points on my card either...next stop...new lens)