Administrators Andrew Reid Posted September 17, 2012 Administrators Share Posted September 17, 2012 [url="http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gh3-official.jpg"][img]http://www.eoshd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gh3-official.jpg[/img][/url] Described by Panasonic as a semi-professional 'creative HD hybrid' and a flagship model for the company, the Panasonic GH3 is finally here - 2 years after the GH2 arrived. The official unveiling answers some of the mysteries too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuswolschon Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Multi aspect ratio: http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/gh3/specifications.html the resolutions don't look like multi-aspect. Same horizontal resolution in 4:3 and 16:9. With a multi-aspect sensor they would be different like on the GH2. There is mention of an Ex-Tele mode in "live view" on the spect at http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/gh3/specifications.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianhubbard Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Spec sheet also mentions an 80% slow motion feature. Any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino mannarini Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Looks like there is no peaking...techradar says. marcuswolschon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg2b Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 There's definitely confusion about multi-aspect. I wish one of those who actually had a camera had just taken a couple of $#@! stills and taken a look at the image sizes. Best guess at the moment is probably no. Bloom's update says definitely EXTC (was used some in Genesis). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Well if this has ETC in video mode in 2.4X, 3.6X and 4.8X ratio and can use HDMI out then I am VERY PLEASED. Looks as if there has been a lot of misinformation that I have inadvertantly taken as fact albiet in speculation. I shall try to be more careful next time. As long as the softness seen in genesis can be cleared up I think this could be a WINNER and just hope it is 4.2.2 hdmi out even at 8bit. I now don't see this as a SHEEP IN WOLVES clothing competitor to the BMC But a different tool! Well done Panny if this is the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenogears Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 No peaking and no XLR adapter? even so, will make me switch from my Sony Nex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronChicago Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 This is a small concern, but is there any word on the recording time limit for Quicktime MOV mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuswolschon Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Was the peaking actually mentioned in the presentation? Anything about it that actually comes from Panasonic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino mannarini Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The press release doea not mention it. Techradar has had a preprod cam and says peaking is not there marcuswolschon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richg101 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Spec sheet of dreams. I been waiting for a m4/3 sensor camera to come out for use with anamorphic lenses. not gone with the gh2 yet due to expecting this to come out. The BMC is out of the question due to file sizes. this is perfect. Will an Iscorama 36 + 25mm taking lens vignette on m4/3? Will this provide 4:3 recording at 70mbit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephyrnoid Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 TYPO ? " [b]Slow motion[/b] "Like the FS100 the[b] GH2[/b] can record in an S+Q mode...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Corwin Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Did anyone mention a release date yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyg5 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I'm still not getting it, my 5dII with Alexs hack can record above 50mbit/sec h.264, so that's hardly game changing. All-I is an inefficient codec that has shown to not substantially increase image quality, I suppose the one advantage is those on slow macs won't have to transcode all their footage to be able to edit. 60fps is not particularly slow motion and totally pointless otherwise. Still no confirmation on the clean HDMI output. The build quality is much higher, but in the way that makes it seem more like a travel camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuswolschon Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 USB 2.0 instead of USB 3.0 ??? HDMI is switchable between clean and video+controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simco123 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 A big improvement in DR and bitrate. However there is still a process look about it and should never be compared with the BMC whose quality outclassed the GH3 by a country mile. For those who ordered a BMC especially MFT and you are not too bothered about not having 60fps your money would be better spent on new M43 manual lenses instead. On the other hand if your budget is $1200 and you wanted a video dSLR it is a no brainer, go for the GH3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richg101 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 [quote name='bradleyg5' timestamp='1347889688' post='18338'] I'm still not getting it, my 5dII with Alexs hack can record above 50mbit/sec h.264, so that's hardly game changing. All-I is an inefficient codec that has shown to not substantially increase image quality, I suppose the one advantage is those on slow macs won't have to transcode all their footage to be able to edit. 60fps is not particularly slow motion and totally pointless otherwise. Still no confirmation on the clean HDMI output. The build quality is much higher, but in the way that makes it seem more like a travel camera. [/quote] gh2 out of the box at 24mbs is better quality than your 5dmk2 at 50mbs with proper lighting. Bitrate isnt everything, but the way the gh range acquire the footage from the sensor is different meaning a bitrate increase on this is going to add worlds more quality than a bitrate increase on any 5d. Add into the equation the increase on DR (a weak point of the gh2) and professional body, and the price being less than half a 5dmk3 and the excitement amongst film makers is justified. 60p full hd on the gh3 will probably be about 4 times sharper than 720 60p on the 5d. Twixtor with 60p is nuts - dont knock it till you tried it. The only reason for a 5D in movie making nowadays is when you cannot light a public place enough for lesser low light machines to work. And this single advantage is soon to be killed off by the upcoming Sony full frame camcorder. The full frame is a disadvantage for all other types of work IMO Ernesto Mantaras and KarimNassar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirrorkisser Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 One other thing this camera prooves: You dont need 150mbs for an all intra codec. I wonder what impact that has on the developement of settings/patches for the gh2. A very good all intra setting below 100mbs would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junius Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 When will the GH3 be available for purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Peaking: You are all wrong. Even the GH2 has peaking and I hope it will still be implemented in the GH3. I am used to it, and I can focus intuitively and without pumping back and forth. It is not colored, that's what you probably mean, and better so, because I find red peaking distracting. Check your viewfinder and your display, it can't be deactivated. The rest: Let's just wait a few days, and we will see ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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