After a couple of conversations with members of this forum, and some research, I decided that the GH2 was the best choice for the level of film making I'm looking to get into right now. In about a month or so I will finally have enough funds to purchase the GH2. My question is, what is the best setup? Or really, what lens should I get with the camera. I'm not looking for a ultra awesome lens that cost as much as the camera right now, but instead for a versatile lens that I can use for a variety of situations. I am looking at purchasing this one from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043VE31O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3
I can get one for about three hundred dollars less (http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC...ree-Angle-14-42mm/dp/B0043VE27Y/ref=pd_cp_p_0) but the lenses differ greatly, and I would rather get the better lens. Will that lens work for now as a general lens for filming no-budget short films? At least until I get enough funds to purchase more appropriate lenses. Or is there a different lens that would better suit my needs?
Another thing: could someone point me in the direction of perhaps a tutorial on how to properly use the GH2 for filming. Different settings with different results, etc... So I can study as much as possible before my purchase. I have never filmed using a DSLR before and need a crash course.
(One last thing, is Amazon a good place to purchase? I've had good experiences with their customer service before. Or would I be able to find it cheaper somewhere else? My geographical situation doesn't allow much in the way of camera stores. The one close to me shut down just last year.)
I can get one for about three hundred dollars less (http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC...ree-Angle-14-42mm/dp/B0043VE27Y/ref=pd_cp_p_0) but the lenses differ greatly, and I would rather get the better lens. Will that lens work for now as a general lens for filming no-budget short films? At least until I get enough funds to purchase more appropriate lenses. Or is there a different lens that would better suit my needs?
Another thing: could someone point me in the direction of perhaps a tutorial on how to properly use the GH2 for filming. Different settings with different results, etc... So I can study as much as possible before my purchase. I have never filmed using a DSLR before and need a crash course.
(One last thing, is Amazon a good place to purchase? I've had good experiences with their customer service before. Or would I be able to find it cheaper somewhere else? My geographical situation doesn't allow much in the way of camera stores. The one close to me shut down just last year.)