Panny Lumix GH2 at DVinfo.net

Simon Wood · January 23rd, 2011, 03:57 PM

Just a general query: my wife wants a new stills camera, so I'm trying to persuade her to get a dslr type camera with HD video (a b camera for my shoots - woohoo).

Has anyone had a chance to test the Lumix GH2 with a nanoflash? I've heard that it has a clean HDMI out, so clearly this would be an interesting one to use with a nano if this is true.

There seems to be mixed info on the subject out there (and sorry if this has been covered already elsewhere).

Roelf Wentholt · January 24th, 2011, 06:32 AM

It is not possible to use the hdmi out of the GH2 for recording. You can use it for monitoring but not for recording. There is a lot of info on this on the web. I cannot reproduce exactly why it is impossible but I was convinced. So it is not possible.

Simon Wood · January 24th, 2011, 08:11 AM

Bummer.

I guess an inexpensive GH2 with clean HDMI out would have cut in to the more expensive AF100 territory...

Rafael Amador · January 24th, 2011, 11:16 AM

Hi Simon,
You are right. All HD-DSLRs manufacturers has let open many option to be cracked on the Firmware, however the "Full size/quality HDMI out" has been very well protected.
You nailed the reason why.
Cheers,
rafael
PS: if that was possible, our CD friends would be all ready millionaires.

January 23rd, 2011, 03:57 PM	#1
Simon Wood Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Entebbe Uganda Posts: 768	Panny Lumix GH2 Just a general query: my wife wants a new stills camera, so I'm trying to persuade her to get a dslr type camera with HD video (a b camera for my shoots - woohoo). Has anyone had a chance to test the Lumix GH2 with a nanoflash? I've heard that it has a clean HDMI out, so clearly this would be an interesting one to use with a nano if this is true. There seems to be mixed info on the subject out there (and sorry if this has been covered already elsewhere). __________________ http://vimeo.com/channels/guerrillafilms

January 24th, 2011, 06:32 AM	#2
Roelf Wentholt New Boot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Amsterdam North-Holland Posts: 23	It is not possible to use the hdmi out of the GH2 It is not possible to use the hdmi out of the GH2 for recording. You can use it for monitoring but not for recording. There is a lot of info on this on the web. I cannot reproduce exactly why it is impossible but I was convinced. So it is not possible.

January 24th, 2011, 08:11 AM	#3
Simon Wood Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Entebbe Uganda Posts: 768	Bummer. I guess an inexpensive GH2 with clean HDMI out would have cut in to the more expensive AF100 territory... __________________ http://vimeo.com/channels/guerrillafilms

January 24th, 2011, 11:16 AM	#4
Rafael Amador Major Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vientiane (Lao PDR) Posts: 349	Hi Simon, You are right. All HD-DSLRs manufacturers has let open many option to be cracked on the Firmware, however the "Full size/quality HDMI out" has been very well protected. You nailed the reason why. Cheers, rafael PS: if that was possible, our CD friends would be all ready millionaires.