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GH2: MJPEG 100Mbps Low Light 1080p Settings

LPowell — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:53:31 +0000

UPDATE: This MJPEG patch is compatible with the latest version of PTool 3.65d. The standard non-anamorphic version is also included in Flow Motion v2, which is available for download here:

http://www.personal-view.com./talks/discussion/3337/gh2-flow-motion-v2.02-720p-reliability-in-auto-exposure-modes/p1

As numerous GH2 owners have discovered, Vitaliy's recent updates to PTool have enabled the newly hacked GH2 to sustain remarkably high bitrates in MJPEG HD mode. What's even more impressive is that the GH2 maintains error-free recording stability at bitrates significantly exceeding those that can be used reliably on the GH1. And where the GH1 struggled to produce FHD-size videos in MJPEG mode, the GH2 can be readily patched to record in any MJPEG frame size, all the way up to 1920x1080p.

The MJPEG encoder's most valuable asset has always been its ability to record each video frame as a JPEG-encoded key frame. This enables it to track high-speed action at 30fps without any of the smeared motion artifacts that plague low-bitrate AVCHD videos. To produce high-quality, detailed key frames at 1080p, however, an Intra-frame encoder must work at higher average bitrates than the GH1 was able to sustain. With PTool's support of the GH2, it is now possible to use MJPEG HD mode to produce reliable 1080p videos at an average bitrate of 100Mbps in sharply-focused, highly-detailed scenes.

The MJPEG encoder also excels in difficult low-light conditions where the AVCHD encoder cuts down its bitrate to minimum quality levels. On the GH1, MJPEG HD mode could be relied on to produce bitrates over 24Mbps even in dimly-lit scenes. With patch settings optimized for consistent bitrate production, the GH2 can maintain high bitrates of up to 100Mbps across the entire exposure range, producing high-quality images under any and all illumination levels. Combined with the GH2's low-noise image sensor, MJPEG HD mode can render clean, gradable images in conditions that the GH1 would have found hopelessly underexposed.

MJPEG image quality with exposure bracketing

Below are 100% crops of two series of four bracketed exposures I took in MJPEG HD mode, patched to 1920x1080 resolution. For each shot, I set up the GH2 on a tripod with a fixed aperture at ISO160, and varied the shutter speed from 1/60 to 1/500 second, producing videos bracketed at one-stop exposure steps. Frame grabs were then composited in Photoshop and saved at maximum JPEG image quality. These scenes were selected as typical outdoor subjects shot in natural lighting, as opposed to shots of extremely detailed foliage. The GH2 exhibited no reliability issues whatsoever, and recorded all videos at impressively consistent bitrates of around 90Mbps.

iPad compatible MJPEG VGA video mode

In addition to MJPEG HD mode, recent versions of PTool have provided patches for adjusting the frame size and image quality of MJPEG VGA mode as well. Unlike the HD 16:9 aspect ratio of HD mode, VGA video mode records with an SD aspect ratio of 4:3. I've optimized VGA mode to produce 960x720 videos at consistent average bitrates of about 30Mbps. These videos are compatible with the maximum-quality download specifications of the Apple iPad, with its 1024x768 screen resolution.

GH2 Patch Considerations

Patches for the GH2 are currently in active development by numerous testers, and Vitaliy has updated PTool several times with exciting new features. The patches in the downloadable PTool INI settings file below have been systematically tested using PTool version 3.61d and have produced no reliability issues to date. This patch is designed and tested only for the fastest Class 10 SDHC cards currently available.

Additional points of interest:

* The 100Mbps GH2 Low Light MJPEG 1080p Patch is compatible with all GH2 cameras, and is switchable between NTSC and PAL modes.

* I recommend using the camera to format your SD card at the start of each shoot, to guard against SD card memory fragmentation.

* Peak bitrates are obtained only with sharply-focused, highly-detailed subject matter. Average scenes will produce average bitrates.

* High bitrate MJPEG videos may not play back reliably in-camera or on low-powered computers.

* If shutter speed is set longer than the frame rate (e.g. slower than 1/30 at 30p), low-quality video files may be produced.

*** WARNING ***

The 100Mbps GH2 Low Light MJPEG 1080p Patch will not work properly with previous versions of PTool. My thanks once again go to Vitaliy Kiselev, for his pioneering work on PTool, and to cbrandin for his invaluable Stream Parser tool.

The best way to insure that you have the latest PTool release is to download it directly from the following link:

Download PTool here: https://www.personal-view.com/faqs/gh2-hack/ptool-software

100Mbps GH2 Low Light MJPEG 1080p Patch Settings File:

For use with PTool v3.62d and above, I've prepared anamorphic as well as standard aspect ratio settings files:

* For use with standard lenses, the standard patch will produce two types of MJPEG 30p videos:

HD mode: 1920x1080 HD videos, with peak bitrates up to 100Mbps.
VGA mode: 960x720 iPad-compatible videos, with peak bitrates up to 30Mbps.

* For use with anamorphic lenses, the anamorphic patch supports two different squeeze ratios:

HD mode: 1920x810 videos for 1.33X anamorphic adapters, with peak bitrates of 100Mbps.
VGA mode: 2160x810 videos for 2X anamorphic adapters, with peak bitrates of 100Mbps.

These zipped INI files can be used to apply complete patch settings to firmware loaded into PTool. To use, unzip the INI file into the same folder as the PTool application. Launch PTool and load the firmware for GH2 v1.0. The settings contained in the INI file will automatically be installed in the "C" button at the bottom of the PTool main window.

Note that with the following PTool Settings files, you may at any time re-install the original Panasonic GH2 v1.0 firmware into the camera. You may also copy each type of patched or original firmware to separate SD cards, and use them to quickly switch between patches as often as you like.

GH2 2018

Abdelhak27 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:14:15 +0000

Hello.Yesterday the official website of Panasonic released a new firmware 1.2 of Lumix GH2 which concerns the improvement of the battrey. I have tried to load on ptools 3.66 but didn't want to work any help.any idea ?

GH2 Audio Hacks

thepalalias — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:32:40 +0000

Update 2013-04-18: The impedance for audio input on the GH2 is apparently 4.7kOm. Thanks for @aenima for testing that!

In the 30 minutes or so I spent searching for others' information on the audio hacks, I didn't find much so I'm starting a new thread.

I'm still parsing through data from 12 hours of testing the hacks myself, but I wanted to invite everyone else to post their data too. I'll be posting ideal settings for using the hack to set levels appropriate for interviewing using the onboard mic or the 3 gain settings on a Rode Video Mic Pro shortly with plans to update with settings for another Sony lavalier mic within a week or so.

All the best,
Per Lichtman
VP/Music and Creative, Beyond Belief Music Corporation
Founder of Pasadena Pulse

GH2 recording stops

Abdelhak27 — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:39:34 +0000

Hello. I have a hacked gh2 with quantum v9b hack + sandisk extreme pro 64 gb 95 mb/s. everything was runnig prety cool in the first month.but after that all my recording stops at 01:09 most of the time!! I have tried all the things to fix it " formating with sd formater quick and slow format. I have change the firmware to 1.0 also the same thing . I have bought a usb cable and try to format with but the same thing.a friend of mine have told me maybe because i was using a cheap sd adaptor .or because i have used the sd card in another camera (5d mark 3 ) I dont know any help ? I appreciate that thank you .

B4 lenses and mounting solutions

qwerty123 — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:36:45 +0000

Canon lenses

Fujinon lenses

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The only adapter I've seen is this one: http://bit.ly/obeiGG

Looks nice, but it costs $320!!!!! (seems very over-priced)

Anyone know of alternatives?

Hacks/Patches for GH2 Sankor 16 2X Anamorphic Lens ?

StevenH — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:39:53 +0000

Hello Everyone, I have purchase everything I need to shoot some anamorphic shorts.. I have read most of the day trying to find the final outcome if we can use VGA(4:3) mode for 1920 x 720 resolution so we get a 2.66:1 or what is the best options..or the exact location of the patch I need.

Here is the patch I am looking for

O yea by the way here is my winning StarWars/Pringles ad 3rd down on page.. shot with GH2 and Flow motion V2 patch 1080p 24p nostalgic -2-2-2-2 Lumix 14mm 2.5 Samyang 35mm 1.5 Konova slider. http://www.usatoday.com/story/popcandy/2013/05/08/pringles-star-wars/2143867/

Thanks in advance for your help.

GH2 - stable and recommended hacks, Sanity X vs Flowmotion 2.02 vs Cake 2.2

good — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 03:26:19 +0000

I have recently dug my venerable GH2 out of a closet and have been searching the brilliant personal-views for advice, recommendations on hacks, patches. I am interested in three hacks which seem to offer excellent quality with good stability and was hoping for further advice:

Sanity X,
Flowmotion 2.02,
Cake 2.2

Could anyone offer advice as to the main differences between these hacks, and the advantages and disadvantages to using each of them etc? (There is advice scattered across numerous forums but it's not easy to sift through it all.)

I am also interested in using the Pasadena audio patch and was wondering again what advantages, disadvantages there might be to using it with each of the video hacks above.

Also, if anyone has recommendations as to reliable alternatives to the hacks above especially for documentary work....

My thanks.

Is the MINOLTA MD 28mm f3.5 a bad lens?

danny832 — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:52:59 +0000

Hi everyone, recently bought a Panasonic GH2 for a great price and wanted to try out some vintage lenses with it for video. Was scrolling through eBay late the other night and purchased a hardly used Minolta MD 28mm f3.5 lens in excellent condition THINKING it was a f2.8!! (Will teach me to read things properly in future) ... anyway it only cost around £30 with postage and it should be here in a few days, but just wanted to find out a few opinions on this version because i couldn't find much information on it.

Ive done quite a bit of research on the f2.8 version and really like some of the images it produces on the GH2, will this f3.5 version be considerably bad compared?

The few posts I've found online have said its nowhere near as good as the f2.8 and on this lens survey site: http://www.photozone.de/active/survey/querylenstxt.jsp?filter=%22brand='Minolta%20MD'%22 it shows quite low ratings compared to the f2.8 model and mentions a 'slightly warm' colour balance.

Just wondering if anyone has had personal experience with this lens and if its worth selling it on and getting the 2.8 instead? (they are practically the same price on UK eBay for both versions) or just sticking with it?

I guess il just test it out myself when it arrives and find out... but would like to get a few opinions on this lens before it does, If anyone has any. I've had no experience with minolta lenses Id just seen the video samples people was getting from the same setup as id ordered and researched the 28mm f2.8 only.

Also as a last thing if it helps: The lens is the last MD version produced by Minolta (quite sure anyway, might be wrong!) and has no 'W.Rokkor' stamped on the front like a lot of them do, not sure if that makes a difference. Here are some images of the exact lens I've ordered: http://addieleman.smugmug.com/Lenses/Minolta/MD-28mm-135/i-K4nT78V

If anyone can share any info id be very grateful!

Can I change 50p to 60p at 720p? IN flowmotion?

elmacho — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 09:23:27 +0000

I loaded Flowmotion v2.02 hack on my panasonic gh2, and from where I downloaded it, was written "Access to both PAL 25/50p and NTSC 30/60p frame rates." But in my camera I can only shoot in 24,25 and 50p. How do I shoot in 60p?

GH2 stuck mechanical shutter

luxis — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 16:42:08 +0000

Hi all, its been a while I have posted anything. After close to good 6 years my GH2 has its first major issue. The shutter got stuck in closed position taking a photo.

I got the "Please turn camera off and then on again" message. Doing so did not solve the issue. When i do this I hear a slight sound and can see the shutter trying to move slightly but remains like in the first photo.

In the second photo - I tried to manually open it and I saw that another part is stuck behind the outer blades.

My questions: is there a way to find out if its a hardware or software failure. Is it something that can be fixed DIY style or is the camera a paper clip? Does anybody has a official Panasonic Repair Guide/pdf by chance?

I have looked around for a replacement shutter unit (in case it is a hardware failure) and its not exactly easy finding one (comparing to canons and nikons or even gf2/3 which are abundant and cheap etc). Any suggestions and help will be greatly appreciated!

Panasonic SDHC cards

inefab — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:25:47 +0000

found this, : 90Mbs data rate SD card.

http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelList?storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&catGroupId=182542

GH2 RELOADED

frullaccia — Thu, 26 May 2016 11:42:15 +0000

Into the Full HD world, our GH2 camera and Panasonic processor have still much to give us. This new hack is based upon my personal Gop 1 development. But almost every single parameter has been adapted to match some original and extreme choices. I made all possible to get a neat and rich picture. It has been a step-by-step hard work. In particular the hbr mode was very difficult to manage. To tell the truth, I didn't touch the 1080i60 and 720p60 modes, which are taken by Apefos' The End patch.
I hope that somebody will find useful and beautiful our new used GH2.

OLD DINOSAUR GH2 ALL INTRA AND GOP 2

frullaccia — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:39:05 +0000

MANTRA & ZO. ALL-INTRA PATCH FOR GH2 (INCLUDING 1280X720). ZO. GOP 2 OPTION FOR 1280X720.

Mantra is the only existing all-intra hack for Panasonic GH2, including a stabilized 720p50 version. Mantra is for Pal system.

IMPORTANT! All-intra 720p50 mode has limitations. Using this, the camera sensor needs much more light than before. When shooting in low light or shooting in dark areas, the camera could freeze. Furthermore: choose the right iso settings. When shooting outdoor (daylight) a 720p50 GOP1 is fine. For low lights and indoor shootings use Zo, the GOP2 patch version.

Mantra and Zo 1080p24 shoot at 23,976fps.

SLR Magic 2x ANAMORPHIC lens

slrmagic — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:35:25 +0000

Dear All,

We have received 4 email requests from members of this forum on the possibility of designing an Anamorphic lens. We had this thought for the past year and did a lot of research. There is one common request which is to have horizontal flares. The others requests did not have any common grounds. We came up with an idea for a 25mm f/3.2 1.35x or 35mm f/3.2 1.35x Anamorphic lens for micro four thirds. Shooting at 16:9 would give a 2.40:1 anamorphic output. Just before we decided to go ahead with the project we had a second thought. 2 Years ago we asked openly on dpreview.com forum for what photographers wanted and the general consensus was our SLR Magic HyperPrime 12mm T1.6 lens.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1041&message=36104678

It did not fulfill the needs and wants of everyone but we made what most people agreed on by means of a discussion. It ended up being a popular lens that we still are having problems meeting demand and we think it had a big part to do with asking photographers. If we did not ask around we probably made a 12mm f/2.8 lens. As it turned out quite well last time we want to make our next lens an open discussion again.

Here are some of the possible options we received and please feel free to throw in extra ideas. I hope people experienced with shooting in Anamorphic can also throw in ideas.

Anamorphic Adapter (1.33x, 1.5x, 1.75x, 2x) Dedicated mFT Anamorphic adapter for reasonable size Anamorphic adapter compatible with FF lenses 50mm f/2.8 Anamorphic lens (FF, APS-C, or mFT) Expected MSRP (Sad fact but it as direct correlation to IQ)

Kind rgds., SLR Magic Team

P.S. We will be at Photokina 2012 and would like to welcome any cinematographers with Anamorphic lens ideas to drop by our booth for idea exchange! We will be in Hall 3.1 B059

WinRewrap - Batch ReWrap MTS to MP4/MOV .

fatpig — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:42:50 +0000

Hello,

I wrote a little Tool called WinRewrap. It will Batch Process MTS Files to MP4/MOV and adjust References to the MTS accordingly in your XML File. It uses ffmbc. ( http://code.google.com/p/ffmbc/ ) I wrote it primarily for exchange between the new Sony Vegas Pro 12 and DaVinci Resolve. But it can be used for any Batch rewrapping task of MTS.

Of course, this is a very early version, so please let me know any problems that may occur. Note: Audio was converted to AAC in v0.1. Later version keeps the audio stream.

I hope you can use it as well as I can. Ideas, suggestions and Bug Reports, please post here.

regards

FatPig

Homepage: http://www.fatpigtures.com/software/

The Homepage is still in development. Anybody who would like to donate a small amount is appreciated :)

WinRewrap v 0.4

Changelog 0.4:

Added Cancel Option while ReWrapping
Added PCM and No Audio option

Changelog 0.3:

Added Option to Convert Audio to AAC
Added Check for 0-byte Files (returns error now)

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Requirements:

ffmbc.exe (Release was tested with version 0.7.1 rc7) put it in the same folder as the WinRewrap exe.
Windows 7 / Vista Users may experience errors related to writing permissions.

Fix: Turn up your UAC to "always notify". if you turn it to not notifying, some applications are automatically denied access. like winrewrap.

to fix those, copy WinRewrap and ffmbc.exe to your Project Folder. (Tip: WinRewrap starts with its containing Folder under the Browse Dialog, If its your project Folder you can just click OK.)

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Features:

support for rewrapping .MTS Files to .MP4 and .MOV using ffmbc.exe

this is essentially a frontend for ffmbc, designed for batch processing project folders containing multiple MTS Files and optionally an XML.

This enables project export from The New Sony Vegas Pro 12 to DaVinci Resolve, and can also be used for normal batch processing of entire Folders from GH2, etc.

It will automatically replace the MTS extensions to your new Container inside the XML, so you can automatically use it with the rewrapped files.

Known Issues:

Big Endian PCM Audio is not supported in Stream Copy Mode as of Version 0.4 (AF100) WinRewrap can, however convert to little Endian PCM Audio.

Bug reports please in the dedicated thread on personal-view.com

http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4775/winrewrap-batch-process-mts-to-mp4mov-with-xml-adjustment

regards

FatPig

GH2 Settings Vault, most popular settings in one place, quite old

Brian202020 — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:11:16 +0000

Any attempt to post here opinion or question will be prosecuted :-)

I looked and couldn't seem to find a nice, neat, and simple thread with only ini patch files people are using. I decided to start one. I strongly suggest we not make this a debate on which patch is better, just a place for people to post their patches with maybe a brief explanation of what is in the patch, which version of ptools you used, which SD card you are using, and maybe whether or not it spans to multiple clips without crashing or stopping. I'd like to see every post in this thread with a patch attached, no debates, no stand alone thank you's, no jibber jabber, just patches; you can do all those other things on another thread. I also strongly suggest everyone gives credit to the people who originally made the patch (if they know who) in their post.

Posting the same ini files as others are welcome. This thread is not only a vault for GH2 patches, but also a good gauge to see what setting people are using a lot.

I'd also like to thank @Vitaliy and everyone testing and making this all possible.

The patch I am currently using is the @cbrandin 66Mbps AQ2 AVCHD Patch coupled with the @LPowell 100mbps Low Light MJPEG 1080p Patch. I used ptool v3.62d to make it and I am using the Sandisk Extreme 32GB 30MB/s class 10 SDHC card with no problems in AVCHD 24L or 24H as well as MJPEG mode. I haven't tested other modes yet.

UPDATE 1/30/12:
I am now currently using @LPowell's Flow-Motion patch with 2fps timelapser MJPEG settings. I made it with pool v3.63d. All my tests done so far seem very stable with the Sandisk Extreme 32GB 30MB/s class 10 card.

GH2 and the ISCORAMA 54

alienbrain — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 04:23:47 +0000

GH2 and Tokina ATX Pro II with Iscorama 54

Phab // Aftermovie Cosmic Trip 2017 in Bourges (France)

etreetsoi — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 01:02:09 +0000

Hi, Video of the 4 days of the best of Rock Garage !!! Enjoy !!!

Many thanks to Gwladys and Vincent for their help !!! And to any Cosmic team for their confidence.

2 Panasonic_Lumix_GH3 / 2 Pansonic_Lumix_GH2 / 1 Tamron 150-600 f3.5 / 1 DJI OSMO / 1700 rush

Best regard, Phab

The recording stops after HBR firmware is 42 Mb / s

saen2 — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 15:55:49 +0000

Map of Kingston class 10 SDXC. I start writing in NTSC and immediately pops up this table "RECORDING OF THE MOVEMENT OF THE PICTURE CANCELED FROM THE RESTRICTION OF THE RECORDING SPEED ON THE CARD". I have to take out the battery to revitalize the camera. I will be grateful for the advice!!!

FEEDBACK ASKED: Working as a camerawoman and editor on music videos

dlzn — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:40:12 +0000

I'm currently working as a videographer for like 10 months right now. Mostly 'specialized' in doing guerrilla style music videos. My goal is to achieve the high budget look, with the low budget costs (don't we all).

Gear used on both videos:

Panasonic GH2 cam with flowmotion hack
Two Minolta MD lenses, 28mm F1.8 and 50mm F.17
Sigma 19mm F2.8
Mostly shot with: a rig, tripod, table slider and handheld

My goal is to eventually work more with commercial artists and especially to learn as much as possible about cinematography and cinematic aspects used in music videos.

Would love to receive some feedback on both videos!

Cheers,

Problem with Sound setup Zoom H1/Gh2

Hakosuka — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:22:49 +0000

I bought the Zoom H1 today along with a 3.5mm to 2.5mm 4 plug adapter. I am a complete noob when it comes to anything sound related and I seem to be having a problem. I plug the cable from Line in to the adapter then the adapter into the GH2. The little microphone icon appears on the camera and it disables the onboard microphone however the left channel is stuck at 3 bars and the right channel is not changing at all. I get no sound from either the internal microphone or Zoom H1. I'm guessing it is the adapter.

Anyone had the same problem?

Lens Mapping Hack for Lumix GH cameras for smaller lenses

monks19 — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 21:15:50 +0000

Hi. I was wondering if there is a way, with a "tweak" or "hack" for GH cameras, to include in their system a lens mapping function for smaller lenses like c-mounts, just like JVC did with their LS300 Camcorder ? It'll be much more practical and easyer to adjust than the 2x & 4x zoom in or the ETC (working only for video on GH2, don't know about the others) and be more precise so the image quality doesn't degrade too much with noise or anything else.

What do you think ? Is that possible ?

Thanks to answer

GH2 stopped working at the middle of hacking

dssob — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:15:53 +0000

Hello, I know.. this is bad. My battery just died when my camera was in hacking process. So I charded it up, pluged it back. My GH2 stopped working, just black screen, no menu, not able to shoot any more, what to do!?

GH2 Died during update of firmware...

BTW.. camera turns on but only I can see black screen...

Appreciate any help,

Thank you,

Robert.

about that feature film i did with the GH2

rozroz — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 02:41:16 +0000

wanted to share this with you guys, and anyone who's into making films, or just interested to hear the story.

if any of you remember, a few years ago i filmed a feature film using the non hack GH2, and made this preliminary basic "Shots" clip:

yea it was 4 years ago. and at the time i had to "bury" it because i felt it failed completely, i showed it to some producers who basically thrashed it and said it was worthless. it was very painful and traumatic experience.

well after 4 years, i suddenly decided to confront the project and see what can be done. i understood 2 things: my vital mistake then, was trying to edit the footage as a feature length, not thinking of the possibility it may not hold 80 minutes as i planned, so the first thing i did, was to cut 30 minutes and make it the best edit i could do. even if it's only 50+ minutes atm, it's still considered "feature length" at festivals, and at least now the film is "tight".

the second thing was the music. i tried composing my own ideas back then, and now it seems it was a mistake, a totally misguided feel for this kind of film once i gathered some new reference music (mostly tension drones, more horror feel), the film started to "work" much better, and this new direction guided me throughout the process. it made me produce a much more creative, efficient, interesting and better product.

so now i know exactly what's needed to complete the film. maybe a 1-2 extra scenes, i hope.

i will now start letting people watch it and see where it leads me. my main goal now is the target this to festivals that my have interest. i hope some producers/distributors here in Israel will now "dig" this film (which is kinda weird, dark, "arthouse" horror film) and help me finish it and sending it to festivals. i will even uses a kickstarter if i'll have to get the rest of the money needed.

anyway, i will be glad to hear your thoughts, experience, tips or any other words ;)

P.S - lucky i didn't sell the GH2. i already put it for sale but was too lazy to sell it.

5DtoRGB for GH2 - advantages vs disadvantages?

qwerty123 — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:27:48 +0000

I've heard some about 5DtoRGB, did a bit of reading online in some forums and on the website for 5DtoRGB.... but I'm still left wondering: what are the advantages vs the disadvantages of using something like this with gh2 footage? Suppose you also have sound recorded. (Preferably like to hear from people who've actually used it.) Thoughts?

Gh2 noob easy hack

Erlucios — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 05:08:16 +0000

Hi, I've just bought a gh2 at low price with a 14-42 only for video purpose. I need a simple hack that remove the time limit and that is reliable. I'm not searching for high bitrate, I like to use 1080 50p and 50mb because I send videos to local tv. Can someone suggest me a hack with this features? Or can someone suggest me how to hack the original firmware by Panasonic? I'm able to use ptool.

Just got nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards!

n5p — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:53:39 +0000

My web series PETROL shot on the good old Red 1 MX and two hacked GH2s just got nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards yeah!

Just wanted to share the good news, these oldie but goodie cameras are still making moves.

Here's the link, http://www.academy.ca/2017/petrol/

Feel free to check out our series http://www.petroltheseries.com

or on YouTube

FS: GH2 with Ginirigs Cage, Jag35 top handle, MD adapter, 50mm 1.4 and 28mm

tuprware — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 17:01:21 +0000

Currently on Ebay and craigslist. Flowmotion, I think it's a great deal with the cage, handle and lenses $450

easy add and remove loupe (with velcro) for GH2 flip display

baschmir — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 06:09:28 +0000

Hi guys,

I'm getting all the stuff together for my GH2 rig and I am looking for an easy to add and remove loupe for the display when it is flipped to the side. something that doesnt require any glue frame or the use a base plate on the bottom of camera. I found this solution which is exactly what I am looking for but apparently they are not producing this product anymore, its nowhere available.

http://cheesycam.com/carryspeed-swi-view-neoprene-swivel-lcd-viewfinder-mount/

Does anyone know of a similar system that that I could order somewhere? THX!

35-100mm F2 Olympus 43 lens

Jspatz — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:49:38 +0000

When putting on lens and powering camera I get "Please check that the lens is attached correctly." I put the recommended lens firmware on the card as usual but when I pres play I get "No valid picture to play" instead of being prompted to load the firmware. What am I missing? Could it be because I am no longer running the original camera firmware? I get the same message when I try to restore it but can restore an unaltered copy saved through ptool. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.