Armanius
Bring Jack back!
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Name
- Jack
I am totally crazy. As if I didn't have enough cameras already, I bought a GH2 today. Wasn't expecting to do it, but just so happens that the local shop here in Houston had a couple of GH2's (and Sony A55's for anyone that's looking for one), and I just couldn't resist.
I bought an A55 not more than a couple of months ago, but donated it to my father this past week. I always use that as an excuse -- "well, now that Dad has the camera, I need another one ..." Of course, it remains to be seen whether or not he will actually keep the A55, because I know my Mom will be telling him (or may have already told him) something along the lines of -- "your son spoils you, you don't need another camera ... your DLux2 is more than enough camera for you ... someone is going to rob you with all those fancy cameras that you carry ... they are too heavy for you to be lugging them around ... etc."
Anyhow, I digress. So now I'm the proud owner of a GH2 + 14-140 lens. Haven't taken a single shot with it yet. I have some reservations about its high ISO capabilities now that I've been spoiled by the APS-C sensors in the Sony A55 and NEX-3. I don't expect it to be as good as the APS-C sensor cameras, but I'm hoping that it will be significantly better than my EP2.
I haven't played with my GH2 yet. But the AF speed on the GH2 that I was playing with at the store was pretty awesome. I'd say it's about the same as the A55, and maybe even a tad bit faster. However, it does a back and forth before locking the focus. It's definitely more quiet. The shutter noise is just as loud. That's weird given that there aren't any mirrors slapping. But what do I know about cameras (other than buying them). I'm sure there is some other moving part that's making the clanking noise.
Ok ... anyway ... I'm looking for validation here that the GH2 is awesome, and worth every penny! I was actually thinking about getting a Pentax K-5 after donating the A55 to Dad. The K-5 (according to the reviews I've read) has awesome low light capabilities and so many cool looking pancake primes. And it's weather sealed. Oh well. I guess I'll get that some other day when the tax man gives me a nice refund (hopefully).
I am crazy ...
I bought an A55 not more than a couple of months ago, but donated it to my father this past week. I always use that as an excuse -- "well, now that Dad has the camera, I need another one ..." Of course, it remains to be seen whether or not he will actually keep the A55, because I know my Mom will be telling him (or may have already told him) something along the lines of -- "your son spoils you, you don't need another camera ... your DLux2 is more than enough camera for you ... someone is going to rob you with all those fancy cameras that you carry ... they are too heavy for you to be lugging them around ... etc."
Anyhow, I digress. So now I'm the proud owner of a GH2 + 14-140 lens. Haven't taken a single shot with it yet. I have some reservations about its high ISO capabilities now that I've been spoiled by the APS-C sensors in the Sony A55 and NEX-3. I don't expect it to be as good as the APS-C sensor cameras, but I'm hoping that it will be significantly better than my EP2.
I haven't played with my GH2 yet. But the AF speed on the GH2 that I was playing with at the store was pretty awesome. I'd say it's about the same as the A55, and maybe even a tad bit faster. However, it does a back and forth before locking the focus. It's definitely more quiet. The shutter noise is just as loud. That's weird given that there aren't any mirrors slapping. But what do I know about cameras (other than buying them). I'm sure there is some other moving part that's making the clanking noise.
Ok ... anyway ... I'm looking for validation here that the GH2 is awesome, and worth every penny! I was actually thinking about getting a Pentax K-5 after donating the A55 to Dad. The K-5 (according to the reviews I've read) has awesome low light capabilities and so many cool looking pancake primes. And it's weather sealed. Oh well. I guess I'll get that some other day when the tax man gives me a nice refund (hopefully).
I am crazy ...