John Bourne
Mu-43 Rookie
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- Jan 30, 2011
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Hi
Has anyone who has a GH2 tried shooting a moving subject using continuous AF (AF-C) ? I have read (Cameralabs review) that due to the EVF & LCD not showing a live view between frames when shooting at 5fps that is very difficult if not imposible to follow a subject moving across the frame.
It would seem that this camera is not suited to fast action such as sports or birds in flight ?
I would be interested to know if anyone has tried to shoot moving subjects in this mode (continuous drive mode, continuous autofocus, focus priority and 5 fps) and what their impressions are. I wouldn't expect it to perform like a high end DSLR but is it completely hopeless ?
I have chosen a selection of m4/3 lenses that cover pretty much all I would need. This collection would be small and light enough to carry more often than I would carry all my DSLR lenses. That is the attraction. Now I need to find a m4/3 camera that is a competent all-rounder. Although I am not interested much in video, the GH2 looked like the most likely contender. It ticks all the other boxes, and although the image quality isn't quite up to contemporary DSLR standard, I think that it is good enough for my needs. but if its a complete dog for any kind of action photography then it doesn't quite make for a competent all-rounder. (40 years ago I'd have attempted to catch the peak action using manual focus, but sadly what skill I had at that has long since deserted me )
Best Regards
John
Has anyone who has a GH2 tried shooting a moving subject using continuous AF (AF-C) ? I have read (Cameralabs review) that due to the EVF & LCD not showing a live view between frames when shooting at 5fps that is very difficult if not imposible to follow a subject moving across the frame.
It would seem that this camera is not suited to fast action such as sports or birds in flight ?
I would be interested to know if anyone has tried to shoot moving subjects in this mode (continuous drive mode, continuous autofocus, focus priority and 5 fps) and what their impressions are. I wouldn't expect it to perform like a high end DSLR but is it completely hopeless ?
I have chosen a selection of m4/3 lenses that cover pretty much all I would need. This collection would be small and light enough to carry more often than I would carry all my DSLR lenses. That is the attraction. Now I need to find a m4/3 camera that is a competent all-rounder. Although I am not interested much in video, the GH2 looked like the most likely contender. It ticks all the other boxes, and although the image quality isn't quite up to contemporary DSLR standard, I think that it is good enough for my needs. but if its a complete dog for any kind of action photography then it doesn't quite make for a competent all-rounder. (40 years ago I'd have attempted to catch the peak action using manual focus, but sadly what skill I had at that has long since deserted me )
Best Regards
John