GH2: Philip Bloom's 2nd video w. Voigtlander 25mm f0.95 lens

Philip Bloom has posted his second GH2 video shot using the Voigtlander 25mm f0.95 lens, "Movember Gala Party".

His blog post describing it is here:
http://philipbloom.net/2010/11/27/movembergala/

Refer to the Vimeo page for details (watch the 720p "HD" version):
http://vimeo.com/17245744

Vimeo members can also download the less-compressed 1080p original edit file.

Also available on YouTube, including an 1080p "HD" version:
http://www.youtube.c...player_embedded

Philip's previous GH2 video shot using this lens was discussed here:
http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/280/3843

---

http://www.peterdv.com

[Jason Jenkins] "... Where can one order a GH2 "body only"? ..."

Hi Jason: To the best of my knowledge, no authorized Panasonic dealers in the US are currently offering to sell (or order) a GH2 as a body-only configuration. This might change, but my guess is it'll be a long while before it does, if ever.

I have a GH2 with the relatively inexpensive Lumix 14-42mm zoom lens on pre-order/wish-list at Amazon, Adorama, & B&H. Whoever ships first "wins". ;-)

I already own a hacked GH1 & 3 lenses (Lumix 14-140mm zoom, 20mm f1.7 pancake, & old Nikon 55mm f1.2 + adapter), which I'll keep as a spare/backup camera. I'll make some use of the 14-42 zoom; it's not a stellar performer for stills, but for video it'll be OK. Note the 14-42 lens has a plastic lens mount ring which probably isn't as durable as a metal mount ring (such as on the 14-140 zoom).

The GH2 is available in Japan as a body-only config, but those cams have Japanese-only on-screen menus which can't be switched to English (and there's no guarantee there'll ever be a hack to change that). FYI: Non-US sourced Panasonic cams do not include a Panasonic US warranty.

---

http://www.peterdv.com

[Jason Jenkins] "... Are there other manufacturer's lenses that would autofocus on the GH2? ..."

Hi Jason: Panasonic provides this list:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/gh2.html

---

http://www.peterdv.com

I agree on every point.

As we know, the Lumix 14-140mm zoom isn't fast, but it's well worth its several hundred dollar US price when you consider it complete set of features & performance.

Myself, I look forward to renting an AF100 when an opportunity/project presents itself.

Looks like the GH2 is just starting to trickle-in to dealers outside Japan, although in very small numbers. I suspect the GH2 (& AF100) won't be readily available until January.

Enjoy your new toys/tools!

---

http://www.peterdv.com