Nikon D7000 vs. GH1 at DVinfo.net

Jim Forrest · December 25th, 2010, 01:54 PM

Has anyone compared the video quality between the new Nikon D7000 (1080p) with the GH 1 or 2 (not hacked).
Am curious how the new Nikon D7000 will stack up against the GH1 using just the kit lens on either for video.
Looking to get a second DSLR for video and am torn between the GH1 (or GH2) and the Canon 7D.

Carlo Zanella · December 25th, 2010, 05:20 PM

Jim, IMO, simply get the GH2, you won't regret it. I can tell you that because I have owned a 7D for about 9 months (sold it in August). If it is primarily for video, the GH2 works like a dream to me. Slap a few Nikon or Canon FD glass and you'll get GREAT stuff out of it. And the useability of that little GH2 is simply amazing - crop mode is exceptional IMO. I can use it almost a fast as a videocamera...

Just my personal opinions.

Carlo Zanella
The Santa Fe TV Show

Brian Luce · December 26th, 2010, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Forrest

Has anyone compared the video quality between the new Nikon D7000 (1080p) with the GH 1 or 2 (not hacked).
Am curious how the new Nikon D7000 will stack up against the GH1 using just the kit lens on either for video.
Looking to get a second DSLR for video and am torn between the GH1 (or GH2) and the Canon 7D.

I sold my 7d too. The 7d is a better still camera but the GH2 whips it in video. There's really no comparison. The 7d might do you a little better in low light, but that's it. The GH2 seems to be enjoying an amazing honeymoon right now.

Patrick Janka · December 26th, 2010, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlo Zanella

Jim, IMO, simply get the GH2, you won't regret it. I can tell you that because I have owned a 7D for about 9 months (sold it in August). If it is primarily for video, the GH2 works like a dream to me. Slap a few Nikon or Canon FD glass and you'll get GREAT stuff out of it. And the useability of that little GH2 is simply amazing - crop mode is exceptional IMO. I can use it almost a fast as a videocamera...

Just my personal opinions.

Carlo Zanella
The Santa Fe TV Show

What lenses do you suggest? I'm not hot on the idea of using adapter rings if I can just use 4/3 lenses. I was considering the 20mm f1.7 pancake or the 25mm f0.95 voigtlander.

Carlo Zanella · December 26th, 2010, 11:44 PM

If you can afford the f0.95 voigtlander, definitely go for it.
This is what I use:
14-140 from my old gh13
FD 50mm f1.4
FD 50mm f1.8 (2)
FD 28mm f2.0
FD 135mm f2.5

For now theses lenses cover pretty much the range I need (even better now, with the new GH2 CROP mode! I would like to get my handa on a FD 17mm but they are still pretty pricey on Ebay...

Best regards.
Carlo Zanella
The Santa Fe TV Show

Brian Luce · December 27th, 2010, 09:37 AM

Here's what I've got.

700-210mm f3.8 Canon FD (paid $29 for it at B&H)
14-54mm f2.8 Olympus
50mm f1.4 Pentax (favorite)
.5 WAD (no snickering please)
50mm f1.8 Pentax

Wishlist: 12-120mm Paris Angenieux.

December 25th, 2010, 01:54 PM	#1
Jim Forrest Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 368	Nikon D7000 vs. GH1 Has anyone compared the video quality between the new Nikon D7000 (1080p) with the GH 1 or 2 (not hacked). Am curious how the new Nikon D7000 will stack up against the GH1 using just the kit lens on either for video. Looking to get a second DSLR for video and am torn between the GH1 (or GH2) and the Canon 7D.

December 25th, 2010, 05:20 PM	#2
Carlo Zanella Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 216	Gh2!! Jim, IMO, simply get the GH2, you won't regret it. I can tell you that because I have owned a 7D for about 9 months (sold it in August). If it is primarily for video, the GH2 works like a dream to me. Slap a few Nikon or Canon FD glass and you'll get GREAT stuff out of it. And the useability of that little GH2 is simply amazing - crop mode is exceptional IMO. I can use it almost a fast as a videocamera... Just my personal opinions. Carlo Zanella The Santa Fe TV Show

December 26th, 2010, 11:44 PM	#5
Carlo Zanella Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 216	gh2 lenses If you can afford the f0.95 voigtlander, definitely go for it. This is what I use: 14-140 from my old gh13 FD 50mm f1.4 FD 50mm f1.8 (2) FD 28mm f2.0 FD 135mm f2.5 For now theses lenses cover pretty much the range I need (even better now, with the new GH2 CROP mode! I would like to get my handa on a FD 17mm but they are still pretty pricey on Ebay... Best regards. Carlo Zanella The Santa Fe TV Show

December 27th, 2010, 09:37 AM	#6
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	Here's what I've got. 700-210mm f3.8 Canon FD (paid $29 for it at B&H) 14-54mm f2.8 Olympus 50mm f1.4 Pentax (favorite) .5 WAD (no snickering please) 50mm f1.8 Pentax Wishlist: 12-120mm Paris Angenieux.