modified GF1 at 100mbits 4:2:2 for underwater?

- Do you have the latest release of the 10bar housing or the first one? I read that on the first one some controls are shared and some dials doesn't work very well.

hey long john,

i have the first release. although i like the housing, i actually hate the back plate! and i am annoyed that the updated backplate cost so much as a replacement. i bought the housing recently, i think i shouldn't have to pay £250 or $250 in hong kong to have it "upgraded". it was updated for a reason, because it's terrible for non point and shooters, so give it to us at manufacturing and shipping price! ok rant over

so yes, only buy the new version.

- Do you have also the dome port for the 14-45?

i do. i've already scratched mine, (60 dives with it) but it's acrylic so i'm gonna micro mesh it to new

- Are you using the manual video mode with the GF13 hack?

yes. it's absolutely necessary. for mjpeg you want to set it at 60fps, and then i lock the auto exposure before starting every shot. so add that to white balancing every shot and moving the point of focus, you've got a lot on your hands.

but play it back on an hd tv, and the 100mbit is glorious.

yes. it's absolutely necessary. for mjpeg you want to set it at 60fps, and then i lock the auto exposure before starting every shot. so add that to white balancing every shot and moving the point of focus, you've got a lot on your hands.

but play it back on an hd tv, and the 100mbit is glorious.

I was buying a Leo II housing for the GH1 but unfortunately its control firmware is not compatible with the Panasonic. I received this mail form Panasonic tech support:

"Thank you for your email.

 

The Panasonic camera will not support the SDK function (Interconnection between the camera and the laptop) and there are no plans for it in the future from Panasonic.

 

The only thing you could use is the the remote shutter model DMW-RSL1 and a tripod to avoid any kind of shake.

 

"Sincerely,

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Customer Care Centre

Reading the email from Panasonic and reading the so many rants about the wrong marketing choice of this brand, what we can say more?

They are just putting so many handicap to their winning horse.

So I choose a softer and cheaper approach... The 10Bar GH1 housing will be my xmas gift

In the meantime I'm scanning all the shops in Rome trying to find an hackable GF1

I look forward to see some shoot with the 14-45 wide open.