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ince the release of their mirrorless G-Series in 2008, Panasonic has offered
cameras that are true multimedia tools with a strong emphasis placed on video
features. The Lumix DMC-GH2, in particular, developed a cult following in the
video and HDSLR communities. The compact size, articulating screen, and
unlimited clip length set the camera apart from many of its competitors. Add to
that high-quality HD video and versatile lens support and you can see why the camera was
a hit. With the introduction of the Lumix DMC-GH3
(http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892456-
, Panasonic
builds on the reputation of the GH2 and offers several improved features for professional
video use. The GH3 can record full HD 1920 x 1080 video at multiple frame rates, up to 60
frames per second, and offers improved color depth, dynamic range, and a 72Mbps ALLINTRA codec. When used with an ever-increasing line of lenses and accessories, the GH3
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INTRA codec. When used with an ever-increasing line of lenses and accessories, the GH3
makes a great choice for video shooters this holiday season.
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It should be said that the Panasonic GH3 is not really an HDSLR. It is a mirrorless camera,
meaning that it doesnt use a mirror-and-prism system to allow users to view through the
lens like digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras do. Instead, Panasonic coined the term
Digital Single Lens Mirrorless, or DSLM. Throughout this article, the term "HDSLR" will be
used loosely to include the GH3 and other compact, interchangeable-lens cameras capable
of capturing HD video. Now, lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GH3.
Featuring a 16.05-megapixel Live MOS sensor with a newly designed low-pass filter and 4CPU Venus Engine, the Panasonic GH3 delivers excellent image quality for both still photos
and videos. But the GH3 truly shines as a video camera. When you hold it, youll
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and videos. But the GH3 truly shines as a video camera. When you hold it, youll
immediately notice the improved build quality the GH3 has over its predecessor. The
plastic frame of the GH2 has been replaced by one built of magnesium alloya first for a
Panasonic G-Series camera. The die-cast, magnesium-alloy frame keeps the camera
lightweight, but adds durability. The camera is also splash proof and dust proof, making it
suitable for run-and-gun shooting in the field. Shooters tend to appreciate the small
dimensions of the GH series, allowing these cameras to be used in situations where larger
video cameras wouldnt be practical or even possible. The GH3 enables you to travel
lighter and have more room in your camera bag for lenses and other accessories.
The GH3 offers a set of features typically
found only on professional video cameras.
Most notably, the camera gives you
flexibility in terms of frame rates, data
rates, and formats. Depending on your
needs, the camera can record full HD
1920 x 1080 video at 24p, 30p, or 60p.
For the highest-quality recording, an ALLIntra codec is available at 24p and 30p,
allowing you to capture video at an
impressive 72Mbps. The All-Intra codec is
better for editing as it has less
compression and retains more data. This
means that your footage will hold up
better during post-production processes such as color-grading. For even more versatility in
regard to editing and video output, the GH3 also gives you the option to record in the MOV
(H.264) and AVCHD formats, or the Internet-friendly MP4 format. Both the MOV and
AVCHD formats support the use of time codes for multi-camera setups.
A feature that shooters, especially event videographers, really appreciate is the cameras
continuous-recording ability. Many HDSLR cameras have time or file-size limits when
recording video. Now this may not be a problem for narrative video work, where shot
lengths tend to be shorter, but for live-event recording, longer-duration shots are needed.
The GH3 will create multiple seamless files, enabling you to set the camera on a tripod, hit
Record, and not have to worry about missing any of the action. Use the Battery Grip for
the Lumix DMC-GH3 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/906999REG/Panasonic_dmw_bggh3_Battery_Grip_For_GH3.html?node14711revisions143901view) for extended
battery life to take advantage of the seamless file-generation feature.
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The mirrorless Micro Four Thirds lens mount is really coming of age, with many high-quality
lenses available. For shooters who like zoom lenses, the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 1235mm f/2.8 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/865111REG/Panasonic_H_HS12035_Lumix_G_X_Vario.html?node14711revisions143901view) and 35-100mm
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feature constant f/2.8 maximum apertures throughout the zoom range, Power O.I.S.
image stabilization, and match the GH3s splash and dust-proof design. When ultraportability is required, the Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
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lenses
feature fast apertures and good optical performance in a compact, pancake-style
construction. Another popular and high-quality lens offered by Panasonic is their Leica DG
Summilux 25mm f/1.4 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/768816REG/Panasonic_H_X025_Leica_DG_Summilux_25.html) , which provides an angle of view similar to
that of a 50mm on full-frame cameras, making it a "normal" focal length lens with superb
image quality and a fast f/1.4 aperture for good low-light performance and pleasing,
shallow depth of field.
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Olympus also
offers a handful
of quality Micro
Four Thirds
lenses, including
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lenses, including
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focal
lengths (35mm, 50mm, and 85mm full-frame equivalent) and feature ultra-fast maximum
apertures of f/0.95 and solid-metal construction. When used wide-open, these lenses
produce extremely shallow depth of field. The lenses are fully manual, so they will not
support automatic focus or exposure control.
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mount is
versatile,
thanks to its short flange distance, allowing adapters to be used to accommodate a wide
range of lens mounts including cinema PL, Leica M and R, Canon EF, and Nikon Fto name
just a few. This allows you to use your existing lenses, professional-quality cinema lenses,
or even older manual focus prime lenses (e.g., Canon FD, Nikon Ai-S) with the GH3. The
B&H Used Department (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/SLR-InterchangeableLenses/ci/10209/N/4036297804?node14711revisions143901view) is a great place to find quality used
interchangeable lenses.
The Micro Four Thirds lens mount does feature a 2x crop factor, so when adapting lenses
designed for APS-C or full-frame sensors, you wont be using the entire image circle of the
lens. For shooters who wish to recover some of the angle of view of these lenses, the
Metabones Speed Booster adapters for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras
(http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Metabones/Ntt/speed+booster+mft/N/0) use specially designed
optics to shrink the image circle down to better fit MFT-sized sensors. When used, the
angle of view is increased by 0.71x. This effectively gives the GH3 an angle of view similar
to that of Super 35mm sensor-sized cameras. The speed booster adapters also have the
added benefit of increasing the brightness of the image by one stop. Speed Booster
adapters are available for Nikon G, Contax Yashica, and Leica R mount lenses.
Audio Options
An area in which many HDSLR and compact mirrorless cameras fall short is audio features.
The GH3, however, provides manual audio controls, onscreen audio levels, and a
headphone jack for monitoring sound. A 3.5mm microphone input jack is available on the
GH3 for synchronous sound recording with a variety of microphones. An on-camera
compact shotgun microphone is a good option when filming run-and-gun style, or
documentary style. The supercardioid pickup pattern captures clear audio in the direction
in which the microphone is pointing while minimizing pickup from the side and rear.
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popular compact shotgun microphone that provides high-quality sound and features an
integrated shockmount and windscreen. It also features a three-way level control that
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integrated shockmount and windscreen. It also features a three-way level control that
offers -10dB, 0dB, and +20dB modes for fine-tuning microphone sensitivity. It features a
high pass filter as well which, when activated, helps to minimize the pickup of lowfrequency hum and other camera noises. It easily attaches to the GH3s shoe mount and
operates using a single 9V battery. Other options include Panasonics DMW-MS2 Stereo
Shotgun Microphone (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/907000REG/Panasonic_dmw_ms2_External_Stereo_Mic_For.html?node14711revisions143901view) , designed
for use with the GH3, and the Sennheiser MKE 400 Compact Video Camera Shotgun
Microphone (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/534023REG/Sennheiser_MKE_400_MKE_400_Compact_Video.html?node14711revisions143901view) .
The Shure VP83F
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is a popular
recorder that features 4-track recording, built-in stereo microphones, and two XLR inputs
for using professional microphones. The Zoom H6 Handy Recorder
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and Marauder
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rigs are great options and feature a foldable design for quick
and easy setup and storage. An attached gunstock is pressed against your body to add
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camera for a quick-release connection. The Marauder adds an articulating handgrip for
waist-level support. For modular versions of the rigs, the Target Shooter
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Another good way to add stability is to attach an optical viewfinder to the GH3s OLED
screen. When placed against your eye, the viewfinder adds an additional point of contact
for increased stability. The Zacuto GH3 Z-Finder Pro Optical Viewfinder
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. Note that the frame will not work when a battery grip is
attached to the GH3 or with the LCD screen articulated.
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For the video professional who needs to add additional accessories such as a follow focus
or external monitor to their GH3, Swedish Chameleons SC:GH3 Cage
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is a
must-have item. It features a semi-cage that is lightweight at 0.47 pounds, and adds
additional 1/4" and 3/8 threaded holes, NATO-style side rail, and three shoe mounts for
attaching accessories. The semi-cage design doesnt block the cameras handgrip, controls,
LCD, battery door, or memory card door. Use the SC:RAIL TO ROD CLAMP
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which clamps onto the cages side rail, to attach a 15mm rod for mounting a follow focus
unit. You can also attach the Viewfinder Frame for the SC:GH3 Cage
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The GH3 is a versatile tool that offers a unique shooting experience and packs a lot of
punch for its size and price. Whether you are a video enthusiast or seasoned pro, B&H is
the perfect one-stop place to check the GH3 and GH3 accessories off your holiday
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There are still a few reasons the GH3 is still not superior to the GH2.
Yes, it giveth with a better body, but then it taketh away:
1) UNLIKE THE GH2, IT HAS NOT YET BEEN HACKED... the 72 Mbps allintra video mode sounds nice at first, but it is significantly bit starved
for an all-intra MPEG-4 codec setting. The only usable mode in terms of
relative compression quality is its 50 Mbps, long-GOP MOV mode. A
hack would better balance all-intra video with a much higher bitrate to
compensate. If it cannot be hacked, it's time to skip the GH3 and look
elsewhere, or hope Panasonic learns its lesson with the next GH model.
2) Noticeable moire and aliasing patterning due to inferior pixel binning
(many believe the sensor was outsourced to Sony or other brand and is
not an in-house multi-aspect design like the GH2). This is another big
knock against Panasonic: they knew the GH2 was popular in the DSLR
shooter market, but instead of improving upon the strengths of its
multi-aspect chip (like with much better high ISO settings, lower sensor
noise, and greater low light performance), chose to save a buck and
therefore some superior aspects of the GH2's sensor (little to none of
these artifacts show up except under extreme conditions, which you
cannot say for the Canon 5D line) were left on the cutting room floor.
3) The crop factor has increased over the GH2 due to using a different
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3) The crop factor has increased over the GH2 due to using a different
sized chip.
4) The new OLED flip screen seems to have a whole new set of
visibility issues, especially shooting outdoors. Some say its fine, others
are having issues... a quality control problem??
5) And this last part is a tremendous negative of all consumer and prosumer video devices to this day... it still only captures video in nasty 8
bit, 4:2:0.
kee
11 months ago
Graeme Boyd
8 months ago
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