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Scarlet vs GH1

Hey Guys,

I realize that this thread is quite old but just had a couple of questions for all you fellow users thinking of purchasing the GH1. I'm very interested in the Scarlet but the uncertainty in release date is forcing me to consider the GH1 as I need a camera soon. To all users what is your overall opinion of the GH1? From the footage that I've seen so far, the overall quality combined with the relatively shallow DOF is a huge selling point for me. The only thing I'm a little concerned about are the lenses. Being the owner of a Nikon DSLR, I'm simply concerned about the quality of the lenses offered for th 4/3 standard and the availability. Obviously companies like Canon and Nikon have been in the camera business a lot longer than Panasonic. I'm not saying that this makes them better, but as of this moment they have a much larger array of lenses to offer and a solid history/reputation to back them up. Does anyone out there have any comments about this? Also, does anyone know of any companies that are offering adapters for say Nikon lenses?

Thanks

Jon
 
Olympus and Leica both make excellent quality lenses for 4/3 format that can be adapted to the GH1 micro4/3 format. The format originated as the first designed from the ground up for digital photography and the lens designs are optimised for digital sensors. Optical quality of these lenses is equal to anything out there if you go for top of the line. As micro4/3 develops, I am sure there will a wider selection of specific lenses available for it. Unless you already have other lenses I would opt for the ones designed for the 4/3 standard. You will get better results.
The quality of the video from any of the consumer digital format HD capable SLR's is quite good for small screen and web centric content, but won't come close to any of the RED offerings. Operational convenience and ergonomics are not particularly motion shooter friendly either as far as I am concerned.
I like the 4/3 format and I like the GH1 overall. Micro 4/3 should be the new Super 16mm format for digital cinema cameras, but only when they can record motion in raw or some other acceptable frame for frame pro format.
I have no immediate need for a new camera that would make me settle for less than a Scarlet as I am interested in a primary motion picture camera. A GH1 could make a nice B-cam, but I can't afford both, so my choice is to wait.
 
The GH1 is currently the best solution, for a combination of things, sensor size, PL direct mount adapter, frame rate, image, quality and price.

I have one in pre-order in few places including Abel, were I'll also be getting the Hot Rod PL mount so that I can use the GH1 on the 18-85 and RPP's, will be interesting to see what I can come up with, just hope that the low light sensitivity be good in off to shoot inside the Gentleman club with minimum lighting as to keep the mood.

BUt this is a far cry comparison to a camera that is not yet here, and of which we only know the past, as the present is unknown never mind the future released final system of Scarlet, it She was available we would not be making any posts about Scarlet vs. GH1, they are so far apart is not even funny, but for now Scarlet is not here, so we play with GH1, far better the anything out there, like Canon or Nikon has to offer for a true close filmmaking experience.

ciao
 
Are you serious?
The GH1 records AVCHD, worse than h.264 IMO.
5D2 Surpasses in quality, especially low light.
The sensors themselves are like comparing apples and oranges.

It's been mentioned before, but it doesn't even record native 24P.
It's that same pulldown garbage that I had to deal with on my HV20, which is why i picked the 5d2.

Plus, 22MP on top of what I've seen to deliver better video quality...

It was a no brainer for me.
 
Justin Thomas said:
Are you serious?
The GH1 records AVCHD, worse than h.264 IMO.
5D2 Surpasses in quality, especially low light.
The sensors themselves are like comparing apples and oranges.

It's been mentioned before, but it doesn't even record native 24P.
It's that same pulldown garbage that I had to deal with on my HV20, which is why i picked the 5d2.

Plus, 22MP on top of what I've seen to deliver better video quality...

It was a no brainer for me.
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I realize that the 5D maybe better but i was not bringing it into the picture. If I had the money I most likely would buy the 5D. However, I'm interested in the fact that the GH1 is designed from the ground up to shoot video. It seems like Canon added the feature to the 5D at the last minute. ie.) the firmware update that came down the road. PLUS, the GH1 can autofocus during video and has a stereo mic input.
 
Does anyone know if they are going to release an XLR adapter that would fit on top of the hotshoe on the camera. That would be an AWESOME accessory and would make it possible to actually record decent audio. I know they make an accesory for that new ultra compact pro camera that they just released. Its only like $200
 
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