So I’ve just treated myself to a new Lumix GH2 DSLR or to be precise, micro four thirds video and stills camera. I plan on using it for personal projects where I can spend a little more time than usual framing my shots. But I’ll also be using it for family pictures too.
It took me some four or five months to decide on the GH2. Initially, I was split between the Canon 7D or 60D – then the Panasonic AF-101 came out and that led me to the GH2. Since the camera will be predominantly used for shooting video the decision was made for me.
This is the first video I’ve shot with the GH2 and it was really just for fun, to see what the camera was capable of on a day out with the family – as in, no time to set up shots.
Lens-wise I used the only specifically video optimised DSLR glass on the market, the 14-140mm Lumix lens. I also used a Lumix 20mm pancake lens. The film was shot entirely in the camera’s intelligent auto mode since at this point I haven’t even started to read the manual. Regarding location everything was filmed at Corfe Castle and in Lyme Regis.
I absolutely love the camera but do hope that Panasonic issue a 25fps firmware upgrade soon. It’s just not right that we in the UK are ignored when it comes to broadcast specifications not being met.
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