Panasonic Lumix G2 Video Introduction

A not-so short video introduction of the Panasonic Lumix G2 Micro-FourThirds Interchangeable lens digital camera. It does some simple but effective comparisons against the LUMIX GH-1 the reason being it is the same form factor and the G2 now offers video recording, albeit AVCHD Lite. Hope you gain some insight from the video on whether or not the LUMIX G2 is for you.

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• Panasonic
• lumix
• g2
• micro
• fourthirds
• m43
• introduction
• digital
• camera
• interchangeable
• lens

[jamcansing]

I'm not sure about pricing as it will differ in your country. Take note that the G3 is also now available. Check out dpreview.com for camera details and testing

[Edilotte]

at 1:45 ...can you also watch the photos clicking on the buttons? i don't like touchscreens...or is it slower with the buttons? thanks for the video! it's very helpful!

[jamcansing]

@Edilotte You can use the buttons or dial to navigate the photos when you are reviewing (Playing back). For anyone that is already so familiar with touchscreen technology (Apple iPhone or any of the new Android Smartphones) it is easy to know swiping left and right to navigate, just don't try to pinch zoom. It isn't multi-touch and doesn't work like the iPhone. :)

[terminator7251]

G2 or G10 ...better is...?

[jamcansing]

@terminator7251 The G2 is the better camera with much more to offer. If you are on a tight budget then the G10.The flip and tilt screen is a very handy feature to have and if you or the user of the camera is used to touchscreen devices it may be more user friendly to select focus area with the screen as the focusing on dslrs can be a bit finicky at times not selecting the focus point of choosing using the other built-in focusing parameters.

[jamcansing]

@terminator7251 G2 if you don't need the electronic viewfinder the latest GF2 is also super with the touchscreen.

[GlockNinja]

aside from the ergonomics, what do you think of the picture and video quality? Does it measure up to canon and nikon far as in picture quality?

[Rohhaut]

@jamcansing You're so right! Even the F38/FZ45 offered more manual controll on video mode. But the G2 is just great for stills. That's why I enjoy your video so much - it makes me think about the G2 over and over again.

[Rohhaut]

@bodanerius Check filmmode and make sure you didn't do any bad things to the whitebalance/colour settings.. When I first used this cam there were some issues which really struggled me. RTFM.

[simon44]

Is the cameras touch screen resistive or capacitive?

[bristolart103]

gettin this for xmas as my firts camera for photography :)

[OrenBoder]

I've been researching DSLR's for a while and have come across this lovely little thing. I used to have a Sony A390 (given as a gift) which I sold as it was not quite what I wanted.

I'm into Astrophotography and that is probably what I'll be using it for, as well as making videos for my channel.

I have a few questions if that's okay... Do you know if a T-Mount is available for this as a micro 4/3 DSLR?

Also, could you tell me whether or not the low-light recording/imaging is good/decent? :)

[bodanerius]

Hi. Nice video :) I just got my G2 and Im having issues with it setting itself to taking B&W pix. Im guessing its accidently pushing the a menu button. Can I fix the setting in some ways or u have any other tips on how to avoid this? Is very annoying?

Regards /Bo

[lukemc1878]

looks like an sweet DSLR camera what is the shutter speed of it (sorry if it was in the video i most likely missed it) because i am going to be doing photography as a course and I will be needing to get a camera and i hope i could get this one because it seems perfect