GH2 40fps @ 4MP continuous ? at DVinfo.net

Luke Tingle · September 24th, 2010, 01:54 PM

I've read on multiple sites (most having conflicting GH2 specs) that the new GH2 will shoot 40fps continuous at 4 megapixels. Does anyone know if this is confirmed.

Sounds too good to be true. I really hope it's true though, 4k image sequences realtime, forget about video codecs! I'm probably just dreaming though.

Les Wilson · September 28th, 2010, 06:33 AM

From the Panasonic website:
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-e...702#tabsection

Burst Speed SH: 40 frames/sec(4M), H: 5 frames/sec, M: 3 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)

BURST SHOOTING: Number of recordable images 7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)
Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files)
(depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)

Luke Tingle · September 28th, 2010, 08:57 PM

Yes, I read those specs, hopefully consecutive really means unlimited. After further reading I found another panasonic spec sheet that states it's actually 3Mp @ 16:9, this equates to a 2k resolution.

Also live view is supposed to stay on during burst shooting. 2k at 40fps (24p after post) would be excellent unless I'm missing something. AVCHD mush and maybe aliasing would be less of an issue.

Andrew Hood · September 29th, 2010, 04:21 AM

Apparently the rolling shutter is very noticeable at this res and FPS. So probably good for slow moving things, fairly static shots, but not panning or motion.

But hopefully a good sign for where things will go with future generations.

Dave Eaton · September 29th, 2010, 05:20 PM

Keep in mind that no footage or tests to date are on production models.

Mike McKay · September 29th, 2010, 07:20 PM

Here you go:

YouTube - Photokina 2010: Panasonic DMC-GH2 2/2

Luke Tingle · September 29th, 2010, 08:15 PM

thanks, I knew it was too good to be true. The camera stopped exactly at 40 frames, useless... My interest in this camera just went even farther down.

Panagiotis Raris · September 30th, 2010, 12:34 AM

from what i read, it only shoots 40FPS for 1 second maximum at 4K. ill try to find the link.

September 24th, 2010, 01:54 PM	#1
Luke Tingle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 88	GH2 40fps @ 4MP continuous ? I've read on multiple sites (most having conflicting GH2 specs) that the new GH2 will shoot 40fps continuous at 4 megapixels. Does anyone know if this is confirmed. Sounds too good to be true. I really hope it's true though, 4k image sequences realtime, forget about video codecs! I'm probably just dreaming though.

September 28th, 2010, 06:33 AM	#2
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	From the Panasonic website: http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-e...702#tabsection Burst Speed SH: 40 frames/sec(4M), H: 5 frames/sec, M: 3 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) BURST SHOOTING: Number of recordable images 7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files) (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)

September 28th, 2010, 08:57 PM	#3
Luke Tingle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 88	Yes, I read those specs, hopefully consecutive really means unlimited. After further reading I found another panasonic spec sheet that states it's actually 3Mp @ 16:9, this equates to a 2k resolution. Also live view is supposed to stay on during burst shooting. 2k at 40fps (24p after post) would be excellent unless I'm missing something. AVCHD mush and maybe aliasing would be less of an issue.

September 29th, 2010, 04:21 AM	#4
Andrew Hood Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Latrobe Valley, Vic Posts: 320	Apparently the rolling shutter is very noticeable at this res and FPS. So probably good for slow moving things, fairly static shots, but not panning or motion. But hopefully a good sign for where things will go with future generations.

September 29th, 2010, 05:20 PM	#5
Dave Eaton Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 234	Keep in mind that no footage or tests to date are on production models.

September 29th, 2010, 07:20 PM	#6
Mike McKay Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 125	Here you go: YouTube - Photokina 2010: Panasonic DMC-GH2 2/2

September 29th, 2010, 08:15 PM	#7
Luke Tingle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 88	thanks, I knew it was too good to be true. The camera stopped exactly at 40 frames, useless... My interest in this camera just went even farther down.

September 30th, 2010, 12:34 AM	#8
Panagiotis Raris Major Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reading, PA USA and Athens, Greece Posts: 269	from what i read, it only shoots 40FPS for 1 second maximum at 4K. ill try to find the link.