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I currently have a RODE NTG2 which I record directly into my Panasonic GH2 via a XLR to 3.5mm cable and then 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable. I am looking at getting a Tascom DR-100 to use with the NTG2 and have heard that sometimes this combination produces low levels because of the weak preamp in the...

I am looking to get the most neutral image I can so that I have the most to work with when color grading/correcting. Beyond filming in the Cinema Mode, what other settings should be changed or set? Do any of them need to be changed?

I recently got my first camera (GH2) and a few lenses and am loving it. While I love to write, and plan on directing my own shorts, I have found that I really enjoy cinematography. Unfortunately, my joy and ability are not the same. Other than shooting more (which I plan to do already), what...

I am getting a Rode NTG2, but cannot afford a field recorder yet. My plan was to use it with my camera input for the time being. The problem I have run into is that the GH2 specs say it has a 2.5mm input and the Rode NTG@ has XLR output. I cannot find a converter for this. I have found XLR to...

I am looking to put some vintage glass on my GH2 but am unsure which adapter to purchase. I have been looking at the RAINBOWIMAGING, Fotodiox, and RJ Camera versions but am open to any suggestions. I have heard that the Fotodiox works perfectly with most M42 lenses, but some do not focus to...

A have a little over $300 to spend on audio equipment at the time. While I will eventually get both a shotgun mic and a digital recorder, I only have enough money for one or the other currently. Should I get the Zoom H4n or the RodeNTG2 and Rode DeadcatWind Muff? If I were to get the Zoom H4n...

I ordered a lens from ebay and it arrived before my camera. I ordered a Takumar 35mm 3.5. What came is a Super-Takumar 28mm f3.5. However, this is a mix up I do not mind. It also did not come with the case, hood, and lens cover it said it would in the description, so I will be contacting the...

When purchasing equipment like camera which often cost more than $1,000 up to tens of thousands, do you buy extended warranties? I am going to purchase the GH2 and B&H offers a 3 year protection plan for $150. It includes damage caused by drops, heat, and almost everything else, and if they...

I am trying to decide whether or not to hack my GH2 to achieve the 42mbps in 1080p mode. My concern is file corruption. I understand that at it's release the hack would corrupt the first half second of the video clip. One of the reasons I chose the GH2 was because of it's ability to record...

I am about to buy the Panasonic GH2 and I have a few questions to ask. I have been told that the LCD is not up to par with the Canon DSLRs. This was no worry to me originally since I planned to use the HDMI out and a field monitor. I have found numerous threads saying that as soon as you plug in...

I started looking at field monitors (not ready to buy yet, but just looking for interest's sake), and I ended up very confused. The field monitors I found range from $200 to $6,000+ and none but the top few have native 1080p resolution. What about them justifies their price? Why not just get a...

I am going to be purchasing the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 soon, and am trying to decide on my lens kit. I have decided that I would like to go vintage because I like the look of the lenses as well as the price. I am looking to get three lenses to start with a telephoto, normal, and wide angle...

Before coming to this forum, I had only been visited Vimeo a couple of times. Since joining, I have probably been on three dozen times because so many people post their short films on the site. I am just wondering why this is. The site gets much less traffic than YouTube, and you cannot make...

I see a lot of people online that call themselves a production company. What exactly does it mean to be a production company. It seems like people use it more as a name that makes their various projects recognizable as theirs. Is there any other reason to start calling yourself a production...

After great input from the community about what size lenses, as well as some encouragement to look outside of the Canon line for a hybrid camera (video/photo), I am leaning toward a GH2 (especially with the awesome 42mbps hack) and hoping to start with three prime lenses, and possibly a fixed...

I have looked at about a dozen 7D versus 60D topics, but none of them have really discussed the price difference in a meaningful way. While many have comments address the fact that there is a price difference, non address whether this price difference is justified for the feature set. From what...

I am about to make my first DSLR purchase with the intent of using it mainly for video. I have been looking around to see what size lenses people recommend, but haven't been able to find anything. Do you recomment using only prime lenses, only zoom lenses, or a mixture. How many lenses do you...