Panasonic GH3

[RyanKhoo]

Thanks bamboo

 

[RyanKhoo]

I have also test/play around with the camera at the shop.

I just realised for 72Mbps, it can only do in mov at 1920 x 1080 25p or 1280 x 780 50p.

So it cannot do 1920 x 1080 50p at 72 Mbps.

Is this correct ?

Also between 1920 x 1080 25p and 1280 x 780 50p, which one is better for 72Mbps.

Thanks

 

[XsenseX]

50p cannot activate the 2x tele

 

[Deunamist]

I have also test/play around with the camera at the shop.

I just realised for 72Mbps, it can only do in mov at 1920 x 1080 25p or 1280 x 780 50p.

So it cannot do 1920 x 1080 50p at 72 Mbps.

Is this correct ?

Also between 1920 x 1080 25p and 1280 x 780 50p, which one is better for 72Mbps.

Thanks

GH3 cannot shoot 1920x1080 50p in 72mbps .MOV, but it is possible in AVCHD and MP4, but at 28mbps only.

I only use 50p when I want my footage to be flexible for slow-mo in post, otherwise I shoot at 24/25p. but for me, not shooting at 72mbps is not such a big issue.. 28 is still better than the GH2, which is already a stunning camera.

 

[RyanKhoo]

GH3 cannot shoot 1920x1080 50p in 72mbps .MOV, but it is possible in AVCHD and MP4, but at 28mbps only.

I only use 50p when I want my footage to be flexible for slow-mo in post, otherwise I shoot at 24/25p. but for me, not shooting at 72mbps is not such a big issue.. 28 is still better than the GH2, which is already a stunning camera.

Thanks Deunamist,

May I know, if I wanna do slow-mo video, the preference is better to shoot at 50p or 72Mbps ? Which is more important ?

Thanks

 

[kandinsky]

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AFAIK, 50p/FHD can be recorded at 50Mbps (IPB) in .mov.

 

[RyanKhoo]

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AFAIK, 50p/FHD can be recorded at 50Mbps (IPB) in .mov.

Thanks kandisky

 

[RyanKhoo]

Hi all experts,

For shooting video, would you buy this Canon 70D or Panasonic GH3 ?

Thanks

 

[XsenseX]

Hi all experts,

For shooting video, would you buy this Canon 70D or Panasonic GH3 ?

Thanks

70d not out yet leh.

 

[RyanKhoo]

70d not out yet leh.

I rephrase the question.

It is better to buy gh3 now or wait until the 70D to come out which is soon.

Thks

 

[Bamboopictures]

I rephrase the question.

It is better to buy gh3 now or wait until the 70D to come out which is soon.

Thks

For reliability, better codec, easy audio, and peace of mind, GH3 for sure.
For wider dynamic range, better low light, shallower depth of field, maybe 70D

 

[XsenseX]

I rephrase the question.

It is better to buy gh3 now or wait until the 70D to come out which is soon.

Thks

I guess have to wait til 70d is out before making the decision. It's 1-2 mths away.

 

[kandinsky]

Yeah, generally with tech stuff, as long as you don't need it immediately, there's usually no harm waiting.
Unless you earn money with it and there's opportunity loss to factor too.

Just remember there'll always be faster/newer/better products on the horizon... ;p

 

[Bamboopictures]

Sorry to throw up more confusion, Ryan. But have you considered the NEX6? It seems NEX 6 is capable of accepting an XLR adapter via the intelligent hot shoe. No audio monitoring like the GH3, but it is cheaper, lighter, has a slightly bigger sensor.

 

[RyanKhoo]

Sorry to throw up more confusion, Ryan. But have you considered the NEX6? It seems NEX 6 is capable of accepting an XLR adapter via the intelligent hot shoe. No audio monitoring like the GH3, but it is cheaper, lighter, has a slightly bigger sensor.

Thanks Bamboo but my wife already owns a Nex5.

You may find this weird, but I find that the Sony Nex5 abit too small for my hands.

After holding the camera, I find the GH3 is comfortable with the buttons all readily available.

I am still considering between the 70D vs GH3 ... :think:

 

[Bamboopictures]

IMHO, go with GH3. Canon DSLRs are not quite designed for video capture. Many horror stories...
Exceptions are tbe C100, C300, C500.
GH3 sensor is made by Sony, so will cut nicely with your VG30.

 

[RyanKhoo]

IMHO, go with GH3. Canon DSLRs are not quite designed for video capture. Many horror stories...
Exceptions are tbe C100, C300, C500.
GH3 sensor is made by Sony, so will cut nicely with your VG30.

Thanks Bamboo. Isn't the lens in Canon also made by Sony ?

FYI, the Canon 70D started selling today. The price and all the bundles are out in Canon website !

 

[Deunamist]

IMHO, go with GH3. Canon DSLRs are not quite designed for video capture. Many horror stories...
Exceptions are tbe C100, C300, C500.
GH3 sensor is made by Sony, so will cut nicely with your VG30.

don't know if anyone has mentioned this.. but GHD also has OLED screen, which is light years ahead of the LCD screens found on Canon DSLRs... plug any monitor into a Canon and you will see the difference.

 

[RyanKhoo]

don't know if anyone has mentioned this.. but GHD also has OLED screen, which is light years ahead of the LCD screens found on Canon DSLRs...

Yes, I compared the OLED screen in the GH3 with the LCD on the 70D. The OLED screens looks better.

plug any monitor into a Canon and you will see the difference.

In terms of what difference you mean ?

Thanks

 

[RyanKhoo]

Anyway, thanks to all who put up with me, read and/or answer all my newbie questions ... just wanna inform you all that I have finally bought the GH3 after being able to compare with the 70D side by side ...

Thanks again