GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus at DVinfo.net

Gary Hanna · September 29th, 2011, 08:50 PM

Just wanted to share a recent wedding vid I shot

New 12mm from Olympus worked great with the glidecam, AF was VERY reliable. Thoughts?

Jeff Harper · September 29th, 2011, 08:58 PM

Stunning video Gary, you've got skills, my friend. Please tell me what lens you got the closeups with? 12mm is my favorite lens, but the other lens you used matched it perfectly.

Gary Hanna · September 29th, 2011, 09:34 PM

Thanks

Other lenses used:

25mm 1.4 Leica (the four thirds one, NOT the new one - rented that and the 12mm from Lensrentals.com). 25mm is GORGEOUS and not sure if the new one can stand up to it or not - someone PLEASE CHIME IN if they've tried both. Used for the Ceremony for reaction shots and processional. Used a lot for bridal prep as well, with sparing use for the reception.

57mm Hexanon and 85mm Rokinon for most of the reception. 85mm rokinon on the right camera for Ceremony. The dinner shots head closeups were the Rokinon for the most part.

Jeff Harper · September 29th, 2011, 09:58 PM

I am waiting for the 25mm Summilux, it's not out yet, is it? I'm also waiting for delivery of the 45mm f/1.8, and I think I would use it as you use your Rokinon. Not as long, not as much reach, but still should be effective. The season is over soon, so I'm getting slightly antsy about September being over and it's not arriving yet.

Meant to say you really know your camera settings and you do some amazing matching in post, the footage looks like it was mostly shot with the same lens, matches so well. You are the GH2 master!

Gary Hanna · September 29th, 2011, 10:28 PM

Thanks, yeah looking forward to the new 25mm as well (or the nokton - still deciding).

Pretty much any lens matches well IMO so long as it's good - good flare control/contrast etc.

Jeff Harper · September 29th, 2011, 10:36 PM

I vaguely remember reading somewhere that someone in Japan found the new 25mm to be superior to the older one, for the fact that it was M4/3, had auto focus, etc, and they seemed to like the IQ very much, but I don't remember where I read it, etc. I personally am hooked on M4/3 lenses, I love the auto focus on the 12 and 20mm, it's just so convenient.

Gary Hanna · September 30th, 2011, 05:57 AM

Thanks I'll have to check that out. 25mm I used just had that pop in sharpness and color...almost 85mm 1.2 ish (not that that comparison makes much sense) minus the bokeh. $900 is too pricey for a 1.4 but after using it I do see they put plenty of effort into it and definitely like the 4/3 25 better than the Canon 50mm 1.4

Jeff Harper · September 30th, 2011, 09:00 AM

Gary, please tell me the name of the artist for your songs in the video. I am absolutely desperate for something nice for my current project, and your music is perfect for this bride. Help!

Gary Hanna · September 30th, 2011, 09:06 AM

Lisa Hanigan, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Fleet Foxes, Flamingos I believe, I'll double check

Jeff Harper · September 30th, 2011, 09:08 AM

Thanks so much. I used to spend tons of time looking for music, but I'm so behind with my work I've not found anything new for months, and my collection is really stale. I look them up!

Mark Slade · September 30th, 2011, 12:21 PM

Gary....which 12 did you use. I can't find it on lensrentals.....is it in the 4/3's section???

Mark

Jeff Harper · September 30th, 2011, 12:48 PM

Mark, it's a M4/3, and I don't see it there. It's Olympus 12mm F/2.0

Gary Hanna · October 1st, 2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Slade

Gary....which 12 did you use. I can't find it on lensrentals.....is it in the 4/3's section???

Mark

LensRentals.com - Rent a Micro 4/3 Olympus 12mm f2.0

Mark Slade · October 2nd, 2011, 08:09 PM

Thanks!! Don't know how I missed it....

Mark

Jeff Harper · October 2nd, 2011, 10:24 PM

Me neither!

September 29th, 2011, 08:50 PM	#1
Gary Hanna Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States Posts: 137	GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Just wanted to share a recent wedding vid I shot Jesse & Heather on Vimeo New 12mm from Olympus worked great with the glidecam, AF was VERY reliable. Thoughts?

September 29th, 2011, 08:58 PM	#2
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Stunning video Gary, you've got skills, my friend. Please tell me what lens you got the closeups with? 12mm is my favorite lens, but the other lens you used matched it perfectly. __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

September 29th, 2011, 09:34 PM	#3
Gary Hanna Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States Posts: 137	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Thanks Other lenses used: 25mm 1.4 Leica (the four thirds one, NOT the new one - rented that and the 12mm from Lensrentals.com). 25mm is GORGEOUS and not sure if the new one can stand up to it or not - someone PLEASE CHIME IN if they've tried both. Used for the Ceremony for reaction shots and processional. Used a lot for bridal prep as well, with sparing use for the reception. 57mm Hexanon and 85mm Rokinon for most of the reception. 85mm rokinon on the right camera for Ceremony. The dinner shots head closeups were the Rokinon for the most part.

September 29th, 2011, 09:58 PM	#4
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus I am waiting for the 25mm Summilux, it's not out yet, is it? I'm also waiting for delivery of the 45mm f/1.8, and I think I would use it as you use your Rokinon. Not as long, not as much reach, but still should be effective. The season is over soon, so I'm getting slightly antsy about September being over and it's not arriving yet. Meant to say you really know your camera settings and you do some amazing matching in post, the footage looks like it was mostly shot with the same lens, matches so well. You are the GH2 master! __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

September 29th, 2011, 10:28 PM	#5
Gary Hanna Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States Posts: 137	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Thanks, yeah looking forward to the new 25mm as well (or the nokton - still deciding). Pretty much any lens matches well IMO so long as it's good - good flare control/contrast etc.

September 29th, 2011, 10:36 PM	#6
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus I vaguely remember reading somewhere that someone in Japan found the new 25mm to be superior to the older one, for the fact that it was M4/3, had auto focus, etc, and they seemed to like the IQ very much, but I don't remember where I read it, etc. I personally am hooked on M4/3 lenses, I love the auto focus on the 12 and 20mm, it's just so convenient. __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

September 30th, 2011, 05:57 AM	#7
Gary Hanna Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States Posts: 137	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Thanks I'll have to check that out. 25mm I used just had that pop in sharpness and color...almost 85mm 1.2 ish (not that that comparison makes much sense) minus the bokeh. $900 is too pricey for a 1.4 but after using it I do see they put plenty of effort into it and definitely like the 4/3 25 better than the Canon 50mm 1.4

September 30th, 2011, 09:00 AM	#8
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Gary, please tell me the name of the artist for your songs in the video. I am absolutely desperate for something nice for my current project, and your music is perfect for this bride. Help! __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

September 30th, 2011, 09:06 AM	#9
Gary Hanna Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States Posts: 137	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Lisa Hanigan, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Fleet Foxes, Flamingos I believe, I'll double check

September 30th, 2011, 09:08 AM	#10
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Thanks so much. I used to spend tons of time looking for music, but I'm so behind with my work I've not found anything new for months, and my collection is really stale. I look them up! __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

September 30th, 2011, 12:21 PM	#11
Mark Slade Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Gary....which 12 did you use. I can't find it on lensrentals.....is it in the 4/3's section??? Mark

September 30th, 2011, 12:48 PM	#12
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Mark, it's a M4/3, and I don't see it there. It's Olympus 12mm F/2.0 __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

October 2nd, 2011, 08:09 PM	#14
Mark Slade Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Thanks!! Don't know how I missed it.... Mark

October 2nd, 2011, 10:24 PM	#15
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: GH2 Hack wedding with new 12mm Olympus Me neither! __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."