GH3 When the Crop Factor Makes a Difference - GH3, 7D, 5DM3

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Aajay

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I thought I'd share this video with the group since it shows off the GH3. The purpose of the video is to show a comparison of "reach" achievable with different camera bodies based on the sensor's crop factor. A direct comparison is made between the Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 7D and the Panasonic GH3 using the Canon 600mm f/4 IS L II lens from a fixed distance. This is a common scenario when filming wildlife.

BTW, @ 60fps, the GH3's teleconverter does not work...at least I was unable to get it to fire. @ 30fps however it does work.

Here's the video:


Cheers,

Alan
 
Awesome. Sucks that 60fps doesn't work in ETC mode. Maybe Panasonic can fix it in a firmware update.
 
"BTW, @ 60fps, the GH3's teleconverter does not work...at least I was unable to get it to fire. @ 30fps however it does work. "

"Taking Pictures with the Zoom" page 119 of the Manual, explains that ETC is not available in 60p or 60i.
 
Definite positive for shooting wee leggedy beaties. I toyed around extensively with a GH2 and Sigma 50-500... and threw on a 1.4x tele-extender for good measure. It was boss.
 
mcbob said:
Definite positive for shooting wee leggedy beaties. I toyed around extensively with a GH2 and Sigma 50-500... and threw on a 1.4x tele-extender for good measure. It was boss.
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Whoa - you could probably make out footprints on the moon with that focal range...
 
Thanks a bunch for that test. Always wondered how a monster like the 600mm L II would work on the GH3. What an awesome piece of glass !!!

This is a ton of rolling shutter going on with the GH3 in ETC though and was wondering if that is due to shaking on the tripod or the movement of the feeder?

Cheers,
Pete
 
I was surprised. The difference between the 7D and GH3 wasn't as great as I thought it would be. Thanks for the visual, this is a great reference!
 
ErikTande said:
I was surprised. The difference between the 7D and GH3 wasn't as great as I thought it would be. Thanks for the visual, this is a great reference!
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Yes, it's not that great when averaging across the entire sensor, but the GH3's TC mode makes a huge difference. I'm hoping that when Canon announces a 7D replacement it will have 60fps @ 1080p and a TC mode like the GH2/GH3.
 
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