Absolutely agree with whynot!GH3 is an absolutely superior machine compaired to the GH2(which i also own).A pleasure to hold-very well designed body-and to use.Excellent video quality,and a better photocamera too.Concerning the EVF,yes,it could be better,but surely it's not the end of the world.Everybody can find a workaround(i wear glasses...).

Hi all - starting to think about an upgrade to a GH3. Can you monitor to an EVF with ETC mode on? Also, how does focus work on the GH3? Can you pop into 1:1 mode while recording video to get focus?

Regarding the EVF:

This is my first "real" camera, so that gives you a bit of context for my (lack of) experience...

When I first got the camera, I adjusted the diopter and then finally just assumed that it is either just my eyes, or just the way it is supposed to be. Again, I didn't have anything to compare it to.

My friend who has a GX1 bought Panasonic's optional evf MW-LVF1 to attach to his flashmount. I tried it, and it was night and day difference. I could see things perfectly with seemingly extra room on the edges. That's the thing, I have to move my eye around to see a corner or edge clearly, and then that movement throws the other edge out of focus. I also compared to my other friends GH2. Same story.

For a flagship camera and the amount I paid, yes I'm a bit disappointed in that one aspect of the gear. However, this hardly makes me disappointed in the camera overall. I love it!

This is to say, don't let whiners sway you, but also don't be led astray by the reactions to the whiners that claim that there is really no big problem, the viewfinder is not what makes a great film maker, etc. The evf IS problematic, at least for my eyes and in direct comparison to other Panasonic models.

@_OZ: My friend who has a GX1 bought Panasonic's optional evf MW-LVF1 to attach to his flashmount.

I thought the LVF1 only works on GF1s? or were you referring to LVF2?

hi guys, just got myself a GH3 and I like it! got a couple of questions though I will put together the next couple of days, hope you can help just two quick questions for now: which polarfilter do you recommend? after some research I think I'd go for this one: B&W Filter Pol Circular Käsemann Slim MRC 58mm. What do you think? and I'd like to know if you think the cam will work for multicam mixes paired with the D Mark II and a panasonic HC-X929 camcoder or will the sources look too different?

Full review

Panasonic's flagship GH-series cameras have been widely praised for their video capabilities, and have long been in demand from professional videographers and filmmakers. However, the product engineers behind the company's latest compact system camera, the Panasonic GH3, didn't focus solely on upgrading its movie mojo. They developed a brand new 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor, and added an advanced optical low-pass filter. Together, these help the GH3 deliver excellent image quality across the board. Both still photos and videos trump that of its predecessor, the acclaimed GH2. In fact, the camera's sharp and detailed images rival those of most mirrorless models on the market.

Its die-cast, magnesium alloy body is small and lightweight, but the GH3 is rugged and weatherized and suited for "run and gun" video shoots out in the field. The camera also comes loaded with a deep set of advanced video tools -- typically found on professional-level cameras -- that make it a more-than-capable option for videographers. Not only that, but it's also a bargain-priced one.

It's entirely approachable for enthusiast photographers, especially those serious about wanting to shoot more high quality video. The GH3's movies are astoundingly good.

It's simply one of the best mirrorless cameras we've reviewed -- and not just this year.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-gh3/panasonic-gh3A.HTM

@driftwood you know something we don't ;) ?

Call me a dreamer but what would make this camera stand out from the croud is, colour science and 10 bits 4-2-2, or some kind of better transcode from raw sensor data and the ability to record prores or avid. I dont need "focos pokos" or any other digital "manbo jambo" thing. Just good files out of the box. The camera is outstanding, when you come from canon you notice that, resolution, light sensitivity, dynamic range, good options on menu for timelapse, and setup all it's there.

What I need. A reliable tool that take good images, easy to configure and use, and let us work well with the files in post. Skin tones could be better (colour), file format could be better (compression), menu logics could be better (interactivity).

BUT EVEN SO AMAZING LITTLE CAMERA... ;-)

@olli66: There is no speedbooster for native m43 lenses.

Also, this is the wrong thread for speedbooster questions. Try this:

http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/5770/metabones-lens-speed-booster-adapter-focal-reducer#Item_461

Hello gays! GH3 will be have RAW Video in Hack Frimware?

Hello gays! GH3 will be have RAW Video in Hack Frimware?

Definitely. It is right after small microwave hand heater patch in our plans.

It's good to have dreamers. Even mildly cryptic, can't-tell-if-trolling, dreamers.

Hello gays...can't wait for the pinky gh3 !!!!