New Panasonic GH3 !

deadwolfbones · 11-12-2012, 08:30 PM

Been handling this camera extensively for the past couple weeks. It's a beast.

Jasvox · 11-13-2012, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Been handling this camera extensively for the past couple weeks. It's a beast.

That big, huh?

Jason

deadwolfbones · 11-13-2012, 08:18 AM

Wasn't really referring to its size, exactly. It's big for a m4/3 camera, but it's smaller than most if not all dSLRs. Build is excellent, grip is great (haven't tried it with the add-on grip but I imagine it'll really complete it), and the image quality is top of the line for a small sensor. Video options and quality are off the charts.

Here's a review, btw (I write for this site but it's not my review): Panasonic Lumix GH3 Digital Camera Review - DigitalCamerainfo.com

deadwolfbones · 11-13-2012, 09:39 AM

And another:

Panasonic Lumix GH3 review | Micro System Camera Reviews | What Digital Camera

JohnBee · 11-13-2012, 09:54 AM

Finally! an interchangeable lens video camera I can sink my teeth into.
This looks like it will make a perfect addition to our kit next year.

D0n · 11-13-2012, 10:01 AM

why didn't pentax put the k-01 in direct competiton with this? an aps-c kmount video camera is all I want....

cali92rs · 11-13-2012, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by D0n

why didn't pentax put the k-01 in direct competiton with this? an aps-c kmount video camera is all I want....

With the K-01 and the Q, it seems to me that they wanted those products to sit in a niche, with no direct competition.

D0n · 11-13-2012, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

With the K-01 and the Q, it seems to me that they wanted those products to sit in a niche, with no direct competition.

a few simple features to k-01 would not have hurt the bottom line.... sitting a niche all by itself, on store shelves until the price was slashed 70% is not a good strategy...

a live uncompressed hdmi out, focus peaking while recording, optional battery grip and more video codecs (including the old one from the k-5) would not have hurt sales.....

but.. ricoh has sold rebranded sony camcorders in the past, so maybe a nex vg30 with a kmount and pentax battery, is not impossible?

ihasa · 11-18-2012, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by D0n

maybe a nex vg30 with a kmount and pentax battery, is not impossible?

I'm pretty sure the NEX-VG camcorder line have an E-mount, so using Pentax lenses on it (via a DA adapter) shouldn't be a problem (assuming you don't need AF). So no need to wait!

D0n · 11-18-2012, 06:05 AM

true... but an af adaptor would be nice, but a knount would be perfect..
I know there's workarounds... I would just prefer to buy a Pentax...

Wanting to buy Sony is practically a mental health disorder similar to masochism ...

..

deejjjaaaa · 12-01-2012, 09:16 AM

"Let there be light" (c)

deejjjaaaa · 12-01-2012, 09:18 AM

GH3 manual on line = https://www.box.com/s/qxyug4exi61j06rpbwth

jogiba · 12-01-2012, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by ihasa

I'm pretty sure the NEX-VG camcorder line have an E-mount, so using Pentax lenses on it (via a DA adapter) shouldn't be a problem (assuming you don't need AF). So no need to wait!

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/206248...camcorder.html

RyanW · 12-01-2012, 12:59 PM

That doesn't look huge like people have been b1tching. Looks like an Oly E-500. Rebels are bigger and the lenses for APS-C most certainly are bigger than m4/3

MrPetkus · 12-02-2012, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by deejjjaaaa

"Let there be light" (c)

deejjjaaaa - that looks like a really well-built camera - built like a tank!

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11-12-2012, 08:30 PM	#16
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Been handling this camera extensively for the past couple weeks. It's a beast.

11-13-2012, 02:23 AM	#17
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Been handling this camera extensively for the past couple weeks. It's a beast. That big, huh? Jason

11-13-2012, 08:18 AM	#18
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Wasn't really referring to its size, exactly. It's big for a m4/3 camera, but it's smaller than most if not all dSLRs. Build is excellent, grip is great (haven't tried it with the add-on grip but I imagine it'll really complete it), and the image quality is top of the line for a small sensor. Video options and quality are off the charts. Here's a review, btw (I write for this site but it's not my review): Panasonic Lumix GH3 Digital Camera Review - DigitalCamerainfo.com

11-13-2012, 09:39 AM	#19
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	And another: Panasonic Lumix GH3 review \| Micro System Camera Reviews \| What Digital Camera

11-13-2012, 09:54 AM	#20
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Finally! an interchangeable lens video camera I can sink my teeth into. This looks like it will make a perfect addition to our kit next year.

11-13-2012, 10:01 AM	#21
D0n Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 530	why didn't pentax put the k-01 in direct competiton with this? an aps-c kmount video camera is all I want....

11-13-2012, 01:06 PM	#22
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by D0n why didn't pentax put the k-01 in direct competiton with this? an aps-c kmount video camera is all I want.... With the K-01 and the Q, it seems to me that they wanted those products to sit in a niche, with no direct competition.

11-13-2012, 02:14 PM	#23
D0n Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 530	Originally posted by cali92rs With the K-01 and the Q, it seems to me that they wanted those products to sit in a niche, with no direct competition. a few simple features to k-01 would not have hurt the bottom line.... sitting a niche all by itself, on store shelves until the price was slashed 70% is not a good strategy... a live uncompressed hdmi out, focus peaking while recording, optional battery grip and more video codecs (including the old one from the k-5) would not have hurt sales..... but.. ricoh has sold rebranded sony camcorders in the past, so maybe a nex vg30 with a kmount and pentax battery, is not impossible?

11-18-2012, 05:37 AM	#24
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	Originally posted by D0n maybe a nex vg30 with a kmount and pentax battery, is not impossible? I'm pretty sure the NEX-VG camcorder line have an E-mount, so using Pentax lenses on it (via a DA adapter) shouldn't be a problem (assuming you don't need AF). So no need to wait!

11-18-2012, 06:05 AM	#25
D0n Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 530	true... but an af adaptor would be nice, but a knount would be perfect.. I know there's workarounds... I would just prefer to buy a Pentax... Wanting to buy Sony is practically a mental health disorder similar to masochism ... ..

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12-01-2012, 09:16 AM	#26
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	"Let there be light" (c)

12-01-2012, 09:18 AM	#27
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	GH3 manual on line = https://www.box.com/s/qxyug4exi61j06rpbwth

12-01-2012, 12:12 PM	#28
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	Originally posted by ihasa I'm pretty sure the NEX-VG camcorder line have an E-mount, so using Pentax lenses on it (via a DA adapter) shouldn't be a problem (assuming you don't need AF). So no need to wait! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/206248...camcorder.html

12-01-2012, 12:59 PM	#29
RyanW Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 583	That doesn't look huge like people have been b1tching. Looks like an Oly E-500. Rebels are bigger and the lenses for APS-C most certainly are bigger than m4/3

12-02-2012, 09:47 PM	#30
MrPetkus Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 387	Originally posted by deejjjaaaa "Let there be light" (c) deejjjaaaa - that looks like a really well-built camera - built like a tank!