Who's planning to get the GH1?

A.T. · 6th May 2009

Check out Brit Philip Bloom's site. He did a review and a couple of video shots with the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH1.

Am thinking of getting it but kinda taken aback by the leaked US retail price. US$1499 with the lens kit. When it hits our shore, it may end up like S$2300-2500.

At most, I will only consider it if it's S$1800 with lens kit. Oh well, see how it goes. Any IT show coming?

Evilmerlin · 6th May 2009

Tempted by it mainly for the HD video function but from what I gather, its only 30mins of continous video. Never tried a video cam or even video recording before so I'm not sure how limiting that is.

sibeiblur · 6th May 2009

I'm planning to get one when it hit our shore. USA, Australia and many parts of the world will launch the GH-1 sometime in June according to their respective panasonic website. I try checking the Singapore Panasonic website and there weren't any details for the launch. I made a call to Panasonic Singapore and a lady from the consumer section told me that there's some problem with the product and they might launch it later half of the year. Seriously I don't think she was interested in my enquiries and just told me GH-1 might launch between July and December. Cathay Photo said they were last told that GH-1 will launch in June.

As for the price US1500, I think it's pretty fix. The bulk of the money actually goes to the kit lens. If you are looking for a DSLR to record HD video with MANUAL CONTROL and 25P etc, the GH-1 seem to fit the bill at the moment as compared to the Canon 5DMkII and Nikon D90.

Let's hope the Canon will take it further from here with manual control and 25P for the 5DMKII. As it is, the Canon 5DMkII video quality is still superior to the Panasonic.

CYRN · 6th May 2009

I'm considering... but really depends on stock... if wait too long, mabbe I'll just wait for a RF style cam instead

sibeiblur · 7th May 2009

Originally Posted by CYRN

I'm considering... but really depends on stock... if wait too long, mabbe I'll just wait for a RF style cam instead

Simi RF style camera you r thinking of?

nublx3 · 7th May 2009

The only diff between GH1 and G1 is the HD video right? So if you're not taking video, buying the G1 will do?

DiGdUb · 7th May 2009

Originally Posted by nublx3

The only diff between GH1 and G1 is the HD video right? So if you're not taking video, buying the G1 will do?

according to panasonic, theres some new processing algorithm which eliminates noise better. also, the sensor is not exactly the same. and of course, that 14-140 lens.

CYRN · 7th May 2009

Originally Posted by sibeiblur

Simi RF style camera you r thinking of?

imaginary.

aungzawwin · 7th May 2009

Originally Posted by DiGdUb

according to panasonic, theres some new processing algorithm which eliminates noise better. also, the sensor is not exactly the same. and of course, that 14-140 lens.

14-45 lens got quite positive reviews about its image quality.
i wonder how 14-140 would come

GoodLens · 7th May 2009

The GH1 sensor is denser than the G1 at 14mp? Would that translate to better resolution?

hoyongfu · 7th May 2009

I read somewhere the G1 and GH1 uses different sensors with GH1 being more superior.

But 2000 plus for GH1 is too steep of a price to pay. Maybe if buy the body only and get a cheaper lens, less than 1500, then I might consider.

DiGdUb · 8th May 2009

Originally Posted by hoyongfu

I read somewhere the G1 and GH1 uses different sensors with GH1 being more superior.

But 2000 plus for GH1 is too steep of a price to pay. Maybe if buy the body only and get a cheaper lens, less than 1500, then I might consider.

The lens is specially designed for video. If video not desired, can consider getting the g1 instead.

aungzawwin · 8th May 2009

Originally Posted by hoyongfu

I read somewhere the G1 and GH1 uses different sensors with GH1 being more superior.

But 2000 plus for GH1 is too steep of a price to pay. Maybe if buy the body only and get a cheaper lens, less than 1500, then I might consider.

the sensors are same, according to the press release.. image processing may be different..for HD movie..
yeah..US$ 1500 is quite expensive (for me at least)

and if it doesn't pair with 14-200 lens, auto focus is not supported during movie shooting..

lichtleiter · 9th May 2009

Originally Posted by aungzawwin

the sensors are same, according to the press release.. image processing may be different..for HD movie..
yeah..US$ 1500 is quite expensive (for me at least)
and if it doesn't pair with 14-200 lens, auto focus is not supported during movie shooting..

14-200 lens got meh?

dorts · 9th May 2009

Originally Posted by aungzawwin

the sensors are same, according to the press release.. image processing may be different..for HD movie..
yeah..US$ 1500 is quite expensive (for me at least)
and if it doesn't pair with 14-200 lens, auto focus is not supported during movie shooting..

I believe AF is continuous with movie shooting.

aungzawwin · 9th May 2009

Originally Posted by lichtleiter

14-200 lens got meh?

sorry..i mean 14-140

aungzawwin · 9th May 2009

Originally Posted by dorts

I believe AF is continuous with movie shooting.

oh..is it? I thought I was informed that the AF during movie shooting would be supported only if the 14-140 lens is used..
for e.g. D90 needs to set the AF prior to video recording..rite? it needs manual focus once you have pushed the video rec button..

dorts · 9th May 2009

Originally Posted by aungzawwin

oh..is it? I thought I was informed that the AF during movie shooting would be supported only if the 14-140 lens is used..
for e.g. D90 needs to set the AF prior to video recording..rite? it needs manual focus once you have pushed the video rec button..

Hmm. After more research, I think you are right... But from what I see, AF during video for m4/3 lenses is still available.

Check this out...

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...onnect/g1.html

But best is still coupled with 14-140mm, since it's designed for video.

A.T. · 9th May 2009

You guys should check out all the video samples shot by the GH1 at YouTube.

The GH1 does some video stuff that even the pro DSLRs from Nikon and Canon can't do. Yup, continuous AF, manual controls while recording and live view! Just that the video quality won't match the pro DSLRs due to chip size.

Just that price is a bit pricey for now.

A.T. · 9th May 2009

GH1 with Matte Box. This guy is hardcore man.

6th May 2009	#1
A.T. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 103	Who's planning to get the GH1? Check out Brit Philip Bloom's site. He did a review and a couple of video shots with the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH1. Am thinking of getting it but kinda taken aback by the leaked US retail price. US$1499 with the lens kit. When it hits our shore, it may end up like S$2300-2500. At most, I will only consider it if it's S$1800 with lens kit. Oh well, see how it goes. Any IT show coming?

6th May 2009	#2
Evilmerlin Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Woodlands Posts: 958	Re: Who's planning to get the GH1? Tempted by it mainly for the HD video function but from what I gather, its only 30mins of continous video. Never tried a video cam or even video recording before so I'm not sure how limiting that is. __________________ Photoblog Flickr

6th May 2009	#3
sibeiblur Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 56	Re: Who's planning to get the GH1? I'm planning to get one when it hit our shore. USA, Australia and many parts of the world will launch the GH-1 sometime in June according to their respective panasonic website. I try checking the Singapore Panasonic website and there weren't any details for the launch. I made a call to Panasonic Singapore and a lady from the consumer section told me that there's some problem with the product and they might launch it later half of the year. Seriously I don't think she was interested in my enquiries and just told me GH-1 might launch between July and December. Cathay Photo said they were last told that GH-1 will launch in June. As for the price US1500, I think it's pretty fix. The bulk of the money actually goes to the kit lens. If you are looking for a DSLR to record HD video with MANUAL CONTROL and 25P etc, the GH-1 seem to fit the bill at the moment as compared to the Canon 5DMkII and Nikon D90. Let's hope the Canon will take it further from here with manual control and 25P for the 5DMKII. As it is, the Canon 5DMkII video quality is still superior to the Panasonic.

6th May 2009	#4
CYRN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 4,483	Re: Who's planning to get the GH1? I'm considering... but really depends on stock... if wait too long, mabbe I'll just wait for a RF style cam instead __________________ Photoevangel - Gallery - Photography Evangelism : Spreading the Good photography.

7th May 2009	#6
nublx3 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 63	Re: Who's planning to get the GH1? The only diff between GH1 and G1 is the HD video right? So if you're not taking video, buying the G1 will do?

7th May 2009	#10
GoodLens Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 292	Re: Who's planning to get the GH1? The GH1 sensor is denser than the G1 at 14mp? Would that translate to better resolution?

7th May 2009	#11
hoyongfu Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 67	Re: Who's planning to get the GH1? I read somewhere the G1 and GH1 uses different sensors with GH1 being more superior. But 2000 plus for GH1 is too steep of a price to pay. Maybe if buy the body only and get a cheaper lens, less than 1500, then I might consider.

9th May 2009	#19
A.T. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 103	Re: Who's planning to get the GH1? You guys should check out all the video samples shot by the GH1 at YouTube. The GH1 does some video stuff that even the pro DSLRs from Nikon and Canon can't do. Yup, continuous AF, manual controls while recording and live view! Just that the video quality won't match the pro DSLRs due to chip size. Just that price is a bit pricey for now.