GH2 This is what what needs to be replaced when GH2 is bricked
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The 3rd party batteries does not have the chip that says the time remaing you still have plus there is no regulators that deals with electrical fluctuations,so as I was updating the hack firmware it suddenly blacked out. What a bummer.....had to wait till the new board came..
$200, sucks dude.
But as warned by many... never use 3rd party batts when updating firmware.
I use a fully charged Panasonic battery ONLY. I have an external power adaptor as well, but still dont even risk updating even with that. So ONLY use the STOCK PANY batteries.
I kinda hold my breath every-time I start a new patch... in some ways, I wish patching the Pany was like Magic Lantern patches, since its only running off the card.
But as warned by many... never use 3rd party batts when updating firmware.
I use a fully charged Panasonic battery ONLY. I have an external power adaptor as well, but still dont even risk updating even with that. So ONLY use the STOCK PANY batteries.
I kinda hold my breath every-time I start a new patch... in some ways, I wish patching the Pany was like Magic Lantern patches, since its only running off the card.
maranfilms
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No offense, but anyone updating firmware with anything other than pani batteries deserves what they get. Its warned all over the place, and the " It won't happen to me" syndrome has already been proven that "it will happen to you". So why take a chance?
Bruce Foreman
Veteran
The third party batteries I tried gave me less run time per charge than the Lumix branded ones. So couple that with no indication of power left and seeing the way they suddenly "die" on you, I flat won't even use them for playing around. The ones I had got taken to recycling center so there was no chance I'd get them mixed up with the "real" ones on a project shoot.
What if the "take" one dies on you in the middle of happens to be the best performance your actors pull off all day?
What if the "take" one dies on you in the middle of happens to be the best performance your actors pull off all day?
Blackout
Veteran
Exactly, no way in the world to even chance it. Using a third party battery that is specifically told not to by the manufacturers and everywhere else is very very dangerous. All I can say is even with less of a question of doubt I would never put a 3rd party battery in my camera. The risk is truly to high. Sure original battery cost more, but our tools are how most of us make a living... Sorry to hear what happened, but life is great experience
Do-not use external power like this! Vitaily constantly posts to ONLY USE LEGITIMATE Panasonic BATTERIES. External power could suffer failures if for example power is interrupted.
Bruce Foreman
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Nothing bad happened to me. I'm just out a small amount of money I paid for a pair of Wasabi batteries and charger. When I saw how suddenly they died with absolutely no warning (while learning the menus and such) I never even tried to use them on any video. I got rid of them so there was no possiblity of getting them mixed up with the others while working on a project.
I buy an extra Lumix battery every month or so, Until I have enough to go for several hours.
M. Gilden
Canon DSLR Moderator
Not to take this too off-topic, but as far as extending battery life, I just shot a live event with my GH2 as a B-cam mounted to a tripod. Needed the camera to run mostly unmanned for a couple of hours, so I came up with this for a battery solution:
Its a 15,000mAh battery attached to the top of a Shrigg Jig cage (from Indisystems), and after using it for about 4-5 hours last night, the LCD indicator on the battery showed 3/4 remaining. I understand that off-brand batteries are frowned upon because they aren't chipped and the camera refuses to use them under a certain voltage, but solutions like this are fantastic and shouldn't be overlooked IMO. Changing a card during a shoot is bad enough, swapping batteries I never plan to do. Ever.
Its a 15,000mAh battery attached to the top of a Shrigg Jig cage (from Indisystems), and after using it for about 4-5 hours last night, the LCD indicator on the battery showed 3/4 remaining. I understand that off-brand batteries are frowned upon because they aren't chipped and the camera refuses to use them under a certain voltage, but solutions like this are fantastic and shouldn't be overlooked IMO. Changing a card during a shoot is bad enough, swapping batteries I never plan to do. Ever.
Okay, just for some help. Ive been using this solution now for almost 1 year.
Just buy this: UBEC
HobbyKing R/C Hobby Store : 9V 2.5A UBEC - 2~5S Lipoly (6-23v)
Then ANY BATTERY you have, above 9v WILL WORK!
Currently, i use a few LiPo batteries running 11.1v and 14.8v. I can power my LED panel (9v) and even my Zoom (9v DC input) all from this single UBEC module.
I havent run into an issue where im outta power with this setup. So, spend the $5 and get yourself one of these... you wont regret it!
Just buy this: UBEC
HobbyKing R/C Hobby Store : 9V 2.5A UBEC - 2~5S Lipoly (6-23v)
Then ANY BATTERY you have, above 9v WILL WORK!
Currently, i use a few LiPo batteries running 11.1v and 14.8v. I can power my LED panel (9v) and even my Zoom (9v DC input) all from this single UBEC module.
I havent run into an issue where im outta power with this setup. So, spend the $5 and get yourself one of these... you wont regret it!
I haven't used them yet on a full days work but how many hours to you generally get out of the Original battery? I just bought another so I can have at least two. When the first one dies out I will charge it, I'm currently always around electricity so at least for now I hope 2 batteries can be fine or should I get a third?
They aren't that bad. I mean i can get quite a long recording outta them.
Typically, i get almost 3hrs of "general" event coverage. Meaning, on/off/sleep usage.
If you where to run it straight, probably like 1.5 hours worth.
Just the ease of a battery pack is so convient, instead of watching my batteries running low when something important is happening.
I also have to deal with removing the mounting plate, installing the new battery, then re-fine-tuning my steadycam :S
Look, with 2 Panasonic batteries I think you can easily cover most things comfortably. (I would never rely 3rd party batteries, as you have no idea about their true capacity or when they will run out)
Typically, i get almost 3hrs of "general" event coverage. Meaning, on/off/sleep usage.
If you where to run it straight, probably like 1.5 hours worth.
Just the ease of a battery pack is so convient, instead of watching my batteries running low when something important is happening.
I also have to deal with removing the mounting plate, installing the new battery, then re-fine-tuning my steadycam :S
Look, with 2 Panasonic batteries I think you can easily cover most things comfortably. (I would never rely 3rd party batteries, as you have no idea about their true capacity or when they will run out)
M. Gilden
Canon DSLR Moderator
Those are super useful, but you have to be careful. Some of these transformers bleed out the extra voltage as heat, which essentially wastes your battery (not to mention can potentially get dangerously hot). The reason I prefer my battery pack above is that it actually has its own interface with an LCD built in. That means instead of guessing how much juice is left on some random battery which won't report in-camera, you can see on the live LCD how much is left. My shoot the other night went really well because I wasn't afraid to leave the camera on the entire time (I was there for 12+ hours)- I could see that the battery wasn't even breaking a sweat yet. You can also change the voltage to power other devices, such as your laptop or charge a cellphone. Just seems super useful for $60.
yea, your right. These little "step downs" (UBEC) can still draw power. But its almost insignificant if your shooting for a half day/full day.
I use this simple item to monitor my batteries while in use.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__6589__Battery_Monitor_2_6S.html
The LiPo's have a charging lead, and an main out lead. The charging lead, you can simply plug this monitor into and leave the monitor plugged in.
My Ex-battery setup cost me less then $30 to make altogether.
I used a small pocket camera waterproof snap case (Sorta like a nice tupperware container), and drilled the access holes i needed. Then i dremeled out a small window to mount the monitor flush with the case.
It looks very professional, and I can easily power my camera for well over 12hrs.
I put an easy on and off switch in line, so i can make sure nothing is draining my battery when not in use. Also made a few "Y" leads, so i can power my 9v LED light and Zoom all at once.
All in all, id say a well spent $30
I use this simple item to monitor my batteries while in use.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__6589__Battery_Monitor_2_6S.html
The LiPo's have a charging lead, and an main out lead. The charging lead, you can simply plug this monitor into and leave the monitor plugged in.
My Ex-battery setup cost me less then $30 to make altogether.
I used a small pocket camera waterproof snap case (Sorta like a nice tupperware container), and drilled the access holes i needed. Then i dremeled out a small window to mount the monitor flush with the case.
It looks very professional, and I can easily power my camera for well over 12hrs.
I put an easy on and off switch in line, so i can make sure nothing is draining my battery when not in use. Also made a few "Y" leads, so i can power my 9v LED light and Zoom all at once.
All in all, id say a well spent $30
M. Gilden
Canon DSLR Moderator
Okay, I'll admit that DOES sound pretty cool. I'd ask for pics of your setup, but it should really go in another thread, as we've already hijacked this one to deathyea, your right. These little "step downs" (UBEC) can still draw power. But its almost insignificant if your shooting for a half day/full day.I use this simple item to monitor my batteries while in use.http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__6589__Battery_Monitor_2_6S.htmlThe LiPo's have a charging lead, and an main out lead. The charging lead, you can simply plug this monitor into and leave the monitor plugged in.My Ex-battery setup cost me less then $30 to make altogether.I used a small pocket camera waterproof snap case (Sorta like a nice tupperware container), and drilled the access holes i needed. Then i dremeled out a small window to mount the monitor flush with the case.It looks very professional, and I can easily power my camera for well over 12hrs.I put an easy on and off switch in line, so i can make sure nothing is draining my battery when not in use. Also made a few "Y" leads, so i can power my 9v LED light and Zoom all at once.All in all, id say a well spent $30