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Panasonic GH2 vs Canon 650d

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ItsWhiteHat

So I've been researching the internet for the last few days. I want to go the DSLR route as I would like to take some decent pictures with the camera I'm investing in.

So after some research, I have come to the conclusion of buying the GH2 or 650d. I'm just wondering with the Digic 5 processor in the 650d, if it was to be hacked or anything could it expand the possibilities that is already available and become better?
I know the GH2 is sharper but I don't see a dramatic difference.

So what do you lot think?
 
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ItsWhiteHat said:
Thanks for the suggestion.
I was looking at the 600d too. But 650d supposedly has less noise? Anyone tested this?
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Iv not heard this tbh, all Iv heard is that the 650d is overrated overpriced and to be honest you could probably get a 600d/550d with a samyang 35mm video lens, which would probably beat the 650d with a kit lens..

I have the 600d and I only experience some noise when shooting indoors with home lighting..

When outside there's no noise at all..
 
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8salacious9 said:
Iv not heard this tbh, all Iv heard is that the 650d is overrated overpriced and to be honest you could probably get a 600d/550d with a samyang 35mm video lens, which would probably beat the 650d with a kit lens..

I have the 600d and I only experience some noise when shooting indoors with home lighting..

When outside there's no noise at all..
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I agree. The ONLY real advantage in the 650D is the automatic focus which would be useful for quick shooting. Most of my productions I use manual anyway so the extra $300-400 (AU) isn't worth it in my eyes
 
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Ive got the 600D and love it... noise is only an issue if you make it, proper lighting or correct lenses etc should reduce noise considerably.

There is no way i would go for a 650D like others have said, they have had bad reviews... hey if you dont want a swivel out screen i would even go for the 550D, you could pick up one quite cheap now.

The GH2 and 600d/650D are so similar anyway... so go with the one you feel most comfortable with... me personally I didnt like the GH2 as it felt too small in my hand... that was the only reason! haha
 
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that1guyy said:
Well that's not really available yet in stores. And it costs near double the 600D or GH2. It's a great camera though! I'd love to buy one if there was an electronic adapter with which I could use my Canon lenses. But no luck so far.
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Red Rock has had one for a while. EOS -> MFT, electronic iris control.

http://store.redrockmicro.com/livelensmft

Not that I'm advocating for the GH3 in this particular discussion, just letting you know such a thing exists. IMO if you want the MFT sensor, just get a gh2 and hack it rather than waiting for the 3.
 
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David.rhsc said:
Red Rock has had one for a while. EOS -> MFT, electronic iris control.

http://store.redrockmicro.com/livelensmft

Not that I'm advocating for the GH3 in this particular discussion, just letting you know such a thing exists. IMO if you want the MFT sensor, just get a gh2 and hack it rather than waiting for the 3.
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Oh nice I stand corrected. Unfortunately that only supports Aperture and that is great for filmmakers exclusively but I started out with stills and continue today taking photos. If only that supported AF and stabilization. Metabones has a good one with all that for Canon to NEX. Hopefully they come out with a M43 version.

Also, I don't really want a M43 sensor. I actually consider that a negative. I do want high quality video and 1080p 60p, in a body that also takes amazing stills. The GH3 is alone there.
 
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that1guyy said:
Oh nice I stand corrected. Unfortunately that only supports Aperture and that is great for filmmakers exclusively but I started out with stills and continue today taking photos. If only that supported AF and stabilization. Metabones has a good one with all that for Canon to NEX. Hopefully they come out with a M43 version.

Also, I don't really want a M43 sensor. I actually consider that a negative. I do want high quality video and 1080p 60p, in a body that also takes amazing stills. The GH3 is alone there.
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Well, as a GH2 owner, I don't think you are going to get the stills performance out of a GH3 that you will expect as a stills photographer. Also, the GH3 is still an m4/3 sensor, and so will have only marginally improved low-light performance and be subject to the same lens cropping.

Don't get me wrong, I love my GH2, but it's really a video camera trapped in a stills camera body, that also happens to take above average stills. If you are a stills professional, I'm not sure m4/3 is the right choice.

Honestly, if you are already invested in nice EOS mount glass, go with a Canon body. You will get better stills and low-light performance, if perhaps selecting a different set of trade-offs on the video side. Is there a particular reason you need to shoot 1080p/60? Given 1080p, is 60fps a technical requirement for projects you routinely work?
 
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