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Panasonic GH2: focusing through the viewfinder
When shooting video, can you get sharp focus by looking through the GH2’s electronic viewfinder?
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[clyde villegas] “When shooting video, can you get sharp focus by looking through the GH2’s electronic viewfinder?”
Yes, you can… but I’ve had my GH2 for about a month and I have yet to use the viewfinder because the articulating LCD screen is so nice.
Jason Jenkins
Flowmotion Media
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Is there a focus assist on the articulating LCD where you can enlarge the image to get critical focus? We’re using that feature on our Sony FX1000 and never bothered to buy a high definition monitor because the built in LCD is already working for us.
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[clyde villegas] “Is there a focus assist on the articulating LCD where you can enlarge the image to get critical focus?”
Yes. You can tap the touchscreen to zoom in and drag your finger to pan around the image, or there are other buttons to accomplish the same thing.
Jason Jenkins
Flowmotion Media
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Now, I’m having 2nd thoughts of buying Canon 60D. I think the GH2 is better. The only problem is the GH2 is not available here in Panasonic Philippines.
Can the GH2 inexpensively make a similar bokeh to a Canon 60D with 50mm 1.4 lens (regular 1:1 lens)? The 60D has bigger sensor so I’m thinking it would blur my backgrounds better.
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[clyde villegas] “Can the GH2 inexpensively make a similar bokeh to a Canon 60D with 50mm 1.4 lens (regular 1:1 lens)? The 60D has bigger sensor so I’m thinking it would blur my backgrounds better.”
I’ve used my Nikon 50mm f1.4 with my GH2 (among other lenses) and I’m very happy with the results. The GH2 does not have a full frame sensor, so the 50mm ends up with a field of view similar to that of a 100mm lens.
Jason Jenkins
Flowmotion Media
Video production… with style! -
What can you say about the bokeh, are the similar?
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Here’s a few pics I took over the Christmas holiday. Panasonic GH2 with Voightlander Nikon adapter w/Nikon 35mm f2 lens. Available light only.
Jason Jenkins
Flowmotion Media
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They’re beautiful.
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