Panasonic GH1 vs Nikon d90


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Panasonic GH1 vs Nikon d90
by Austin Steele on Nov 6, 2009 at 6:14:26 pm

**I know this is the Canon camera section but I couldn't find a better place for this post.

I am looking at these two cameras, Panasonic GH1 and Nikon d90. I'm a bit of a noob with these SLR video cameras and just wondering which camera do you think is better for the price?

Also, will both cameras accept any 35mm lens? For example, I have an old Nikon 35mm with lenses from the 70's. Would these work? Thanks, any help is appreciated!

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Re: Panasonic GH1 vs Nikon d90
by Peter DeCrescenzo on Nov 7, 2009 at 7:18:04 am

See:
http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/59/858434

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Re: Panasonic GH1 vs Nikon d90
by Chris Gen on Nov 7, 2009 at 7:37:34 am

Hi,

I just shot a Mt.Fuji video with the Gh1 using Rode Stereo mic.

It might be useful to check it out and see some of the effects you can achieve with the camera.

Sorry, I don't have the d90 yet. I'm pretty happy with my Panasonic.

Good luck, I'm sure they are both awesome cameras!

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Re: Panasonic GH1 vs Nikon d90
by Austin Steele on Nov 7, 2009 at 3:39:51 pm

Thanks that looks great. So was that mic attached to the camera or is is part of a separate sound system?

I take it that most people think the gh1 is better than the d90. Any particular feature that makes this camera more preferable? Thanks!

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Re: Panasonic GH1 vs Nikon d90
by Chris Gen on Nov 10, 2009 at 1:55:04 am

Hi,

The mic is a "Rhode Stereo" mic. Not the usual gun mic.

I don't have the Nikon yet so I can't speak on behalf of them but I really like the Pana because of the new AVCHD. I can stick a 16GB memory card and get about 2 hrs of shooting at the highest setting.

I paid about $1200 for the camera in Japan.

So price was a big factor.

But make sure you use a "Panasonic Level 1" memory cards. Otherwise you will most likely get some mis-recording with weird sound. I have never had any glitches with a Panasonic mem card but have with other brands.

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Re: Panasonic GH1 vs Nikon d90
by Austin Steele on Nov 10, 2009 at 2:41:23 am

I've found a d90 for very cheap that I will be getting this week. I am shooting a film this Saturday. Does this camera take very long to get used to? Are there anything besides a large SD card that I will need to shoot?

Also, I have an old 35mm Nikon. Will my lenses fit the d90? Or is there an adapter I need?

Most of the film is silent but there are 2 scenes with sound. I know its a low budget way but could I use my dvx to record the sound then match them in post?

Thanks!

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