GH2 book for GH3?
 

There's a well-regarded 3rd party book on the GH2 ...

Rocky Nook, Inc.

...and I've just ordered a GH3. Do you think a lot of the book would be applicable, or not much?

Re: GH2 book for GH3?
 

Regarding general photography techniques, yes. Otherwise it will be hit and miss as many of the functions are arranged differently or implemented differently. Personally I would wait for a GH3 specific book.

Re: GH2 book for GH3?
 

It would have to be a publisher other than Rocky Nook. Their editor just told me they don't anticipate updating the GH2 book.

Re: GH2 book for GH3?
 

If you have an Ipad/Iphone you can download a sample from the Itunes library.

I have a GH3 and didn't own a GH2, so I am also looking for some reference material.

Re: GH2 book for GH3?
 

I have that manual and it's a good starter book for the GH2. Many of the details are not useful, especially the image settings, for the GH3.

Re: GH2 book for GH3?
 

Have you read both manuals? Which one would you pick for being the best source of how to use the GH2/3 for video purposes?
Are there any tutorial DVDs out there? Those are also often useful.

Re: GH2 book for GH3?
 

No, I have not read the Rocky Nook manual.

Re: GH2 book for GH3?
 

So far I've downloaded and printed the 2 Panasonic manuals, but haven't read them yet. I'm hoping they'll be better than the typical electronics manual.

Re: GH2 book for GH3?
 

I found the Panasonic GH2 manual quite confusing. YMMV, of course.

I purchased the Rocky Nook GH2 book and it helped quite a bit. I still don't quite get it all but that's because I don't use my GH2 enough to have all the settings become second nature to me.

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Re: GH2 book for GH3?
 

Excellent description of GH3 video modes here:

Micro 4/3rds Photography: GH3 guide to video modes

Re: GH2 book for GH3?
 

Good one, Bruce! I've printed it out.