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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #30 on: January 24, 2011, 02:48:07 PM »
I'm not sure that cam is pro enough for me to move away from my camcorder/Rebel combo.  I'm thinking more Canon/Nikon.

I have a question.  Is there a DSLR out yet that can shoot 1080p for an unlimited time?

The Panny GH2 will do 1080i with no limit.

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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #31 on: January 24, 2011, 03:13:31 PM »
I have a friend that really like the video part of GH2, so that part isn't a problem I think. It doesn't come close to his canon though in still photography.
GH2 has more noise in high ISO´s and the lens choices is far behind Canon/Nikon.
I haven't tried it myself, so I can't say anything about this...
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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #32 on: January 24, 2011, 03:36:29 PM »
I just really love a lot of the dslr footage I've seen.  More movie type stuff than music but I like the indi type look they produce (film like is I guess the term I'm looking for).  I would seriously consider a 5-D if not for the damn limit thing. 

I just need to buy this.  My brothers rig in LA.
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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #33 on: January 24, 2011, 04:31:45 PM »
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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #34 on: January 24, 2011, 07:40:09 PM »
I just really love a lot of the dslr footage I've seen.  More movie type stuff than music but I like the indi type look they produce (film like is I guess the term I'm looking for).  I would seriously consider a 5-D if not for the damn limit thing. 

I just need to buy this.  My brothers rig in LA.

Other than Peter Jackson I didn't know anyone was using these. These are very cool and VERY pricy.
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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #35 on: January 24, 2011, 08:11:16 PM »
Lots of folks are using DSLRs to shoot video. An episode of House was shot with a 5D: http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/13/canon-5d-mark-ii-used-to-shoot-entire-house-season-finale-direc/

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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #36 on: January 25, 2011, 01:28:15 PM »
Lots of folks are using DSLRs to shoot video. An episode of House was shot with a 5D: http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/13/canon-5d-mark-ii-used-to-shoot-entire-house-season-finale-direc/

The "film" look comes from lens, aperture, frame rate, lighting and aspect ratio - and post-processing. Oh... And skill!

For most forms of true professional video DSLR is a great option. High quality, relatively low cost, superior optics, etc. The key problem becomes a long single continuous shot that is often needed for live concert performances, which is what a lot of the people here are looking to use the camera for. 
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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #37 on: January 29, 2011, 03:03:23 PM »
I'm not sure that cam is pro enough for me to move away from my camcorder/Rebel combo.  I'm thinking more Canon/Nikon.
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I'm just learning about video and photography. This guy seems to have a fair amount of experience, and picks the GH2 as the top choice in replaceable lens camera format video shooters: http://philipbloom.net/2010/12/07/whichdslr/

Due to the mirrorless micro 4/3 design, the GH2 can use practically any lens with the appropriate (lensless) adapter.

If you visit DVXuser.com you can peruse extensive discussions of the various choices. Several folks who described themselves as committed Canon users have said that they're switching to the GH2.

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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #38 on: January 30, 2011, 06:47:57 AM »
After reading about some of the models reviewed by Bloom, surprised to learn manual audio features in still cameras do exist, and some have actual VU level indicators.  Even better, one or two cameras with manual audio actual allow making level adjustments WHILE shooting, and NOT before LIKE MOST which block audio adjustments after staring a shoot.  I am thrilled to hear the GH2 has good chance of being one of those with active audio VU indication, and always working manual adjustment.  At least a good rumor of having such until verified with first shipment arriving in a few months.
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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #39 on: January 31, 2011, 12:44:53 PM »
After reading about some of the models reviewed by Bloom, surprised to learn manual audio features in still cameras do exist, and some have actual VU level indicators.  Even better, one or two cameras with manual audio actual allow making level adjustments WHILE shooting, and NOT before LIKE MOST which block audio adjustments after staring a shoot.  I am thrilled to hear the GH2 has good chance of being one of those with active audio VU indication, and always working manual adjustment.  At least a good rumor of having such until verified with first shipment arriving in a few months.

OK, my GH2 is here. Good news on the video, especially the low light performance with the 20mm f1.7 pancake lens. Not so good on the audio. The quality is better than average using the built-in mics, and it is possible to activate a tiny little "vu" display that will at least warn of clipping, but the mic sensitivity is only adjustable to one of four levels, and I can't find a way to adjust it during the shot.

I'm still keeping the camera, though <grin>.

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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #40 on: February 01, 2011, 01:04:40 PM »
Does the GH2 allow choice between ALC auto and Manual Level Control audio modes?

If manual mode is available, and VU shows at least there's a signal present and overload events, then sending high quality stereo from external audio devices having manual level control seems a practical way to make audio level adjustments while filming with this camera model. 
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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #41 on: February 01, 2011, 02:30:10 PM »
Does the GH2 allow choice between ALC auto and Manual Level Control audio modes?

If manual mode is available, and VU shows at least there's a signal present and overload events, then sending high quality stereo from external audio devices having manual level control seems a practical way to make audio level adjustments while filming with this camera model.

The place I go for in depth discussion of the GH2 and other video issues is DVXuser: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/

There's no option to turn off the AGC in the GH2, at least not that I've found so far. The AGC is pretty reasonable based on one test of recording amplified music, though.

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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #42 on: February 05, 2011, 06:52:31 AM »
I'm not sure that cam is pro enough for me to move away from my camcorder/Rebel combo.  I'm thinking more Canon/Nikon.

I have a question.  Is there a DSLR out yet that can shoot 1080p for an unlimited time?

The Panny GH2 will do 1080i with no limit.

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If you are going w/ a full frame sensor on the canon/nikon, then I would agree, but if not then I would go w/ a GH2.  Spend some time on dpreview.com looking at reviews, then time on flickr comparing images.
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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #43 on: February 05, 2011, 09:33:34 AM »
If you are going w/ a full frame sensor on the canon/nikon, then I would agree, but if not then I would go w/ a GH2.  Spend some time on dpreview.com looking at reviews, then time on flickr comparing images.

The gh2 is small and interesting, for sure.  I haven't tried one, but the limited lens selection and lack of a traditional viewfinder are major drawbacks that would require a lot of mulling over.

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Re: DSLR questions
« Reply #44 on: February 05, 2011, 10:40:04 PM »
I have a feeling more lenses for the micro 4/3 will be seen soon. I think the m4/3 is perfect for someone who wants almost a dslr but not the price.
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