Category Archives: Lumix DMC-GH1

So you can only use existing light…..

Hello all,
Recently I was contacted by some clients who are shooting a documentary in some pretty exotic locations. That is, places they aren’t allowed to move around very much (small footprint) and they can’t add (or change) the existing light. The solution: GH1 and one of the best zoom lenses ever built (not [...]

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Monitoring on Set, Bits and Pieces for Your Kit.

Hello all,
I’ve gotten a couple emails lately about monitoring with the GH1. In the 25-35 hours of data recorded on REJOUER, something we did probably 6-7 times was to shoot a quick test shot and play back via a HDMI-mini adapter to HDMI to DVI cable, and hook that cable up to a decent [...]

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GH1 Film Look – New Tips

Dear loyal blog readers-  first of all thanks!  I’ve had some really great emails over the past few days.
I’m happy to help with advice anywhere I can.  Advice is always free.
I’ve been working with a very talented DP lately using the Hot Rod PL, testing the GH1 in a variety of settings.  Some interesting things [...]

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17 Tips for Shooting with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

The Pansonic Lumix GH1 is a remarkable achievement for an inexpensive still/HD camera system (or HDSLR.) However, the GH1 is not without its faults. Over the past several weeks Hot Rod Cameras has compiled some simple rules to help make images shot on the GH1 look as good as possible.

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