Reddit mentions of Fotasy Manual Nikon G AFS Lens to M43 Adapter, Nikon F to MFT, fits Olympus E-PL8 E-PL9 E-M1 E-M5 E-M10 I II III E-PM2 E-PM1 Pen-F E-M1X/ Panasonic G7 G9 GF8 GH5 GX7 GX8 GX9 GX85 GX80 GX850 G90 G91

Hi /u/PoppinPMAGs - my first DSLR was a non-video capable D50 back in '05 - I transitioned to the Canon T2i in '10, sold it quickly, then bought a GH2 in '11.

The GH2 was a great camera in its day - the best still/video camera in its class. But, sadly, its day is past.

It doesn't have 1080/60p for slow motion. It doesn't have manual focus peaking. It doesn't have an intervalometer. It has a non-standard 2.5mm mic jack.

Instead of the GH2, you might want to consider the newer [Panasonic G6, which is $519.99 with the 14-42mm kit lens] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=321613840675&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) plus a [$20 Nikon G to micro 4/3 adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TROEBM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003TROEBM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) for your Nikon lens.

This camera has the GH2's great image quality - plus a built-in intervalometer for timelapse, 1080/60p recording for slow motion, peaking for sharp manual focus and a standard 3.5mm mic input.

Here is what this camera can do:

Narrative

http://vimeo.com/78037118

http://vimeo.com/81339712

Music Video

http://vimeo.com/88584840

http://vimeo.com/84436275

Documentary

http://vimeo.com/97274302

http://vimeo.com/73561266

http://vimeo.com/87978429

http://vimeo.com/78507820

Timelapse

[Mauritius] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/107742536)

Slow Motion/Sport

[Wayward] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/76503135)

[Przygotowania Stali Gorzów do sezonu 2014r.] (http://player.vimeo.com/video/89381266)

In my view, as a former Nikon and Canon DSLR owner who still has the GH2 on the shelf in the closet - the G6 is the best-value-for money large sensor, interchangeable lens still/video camera in this price class.

Hope this is helpful and good luck with your upgrade!

Hi /u/cwtchweddings - I wouldn't spend a whole lot of money on buying a [used GH3] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009B0WREM/sr=8-2/qid=1396009249/?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&colid=&coliid=&condition=used&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&me=&qid=1396009249&seller=&sr=8-2&tag=battleforthew-20) right now - especially when the [GH4 is scheduled to start shipping] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9GYG8O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00I9GYG8O&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) at the end of next month. Instead, I would buy an [inexpensive adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TROEBM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003TROEBM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) (which you are going to need anyway) and [rent a GH3 body from Borrowlenses] (http://www.borrowlenses.com/product/Panasonic_Lumix_DMCGH3_Mirrorless_Digital_Camera/?blpid=1234) (or lensrentals) for a week or so.

That will cost you a lot less money, and will allow you to "try before you buy".

To answer your other questions:

Touch screen focus is great, but only works with Panasonic/Olympus/Sigma micro 4/3 system lenses.

On your basic question - I started out buying a lot of manual lenses, and had some left over from my Nikon N70 and D50 - but I am gradually shifting to Panasonic/Olympus glass because video autofocus makes life so much easier.

Again, hope this us helpful,

Bill

If I use an adapter like this (not a speedbooster) to adapt my nikon lenses to my new camera, is it true I will lose ~a stop of range, I remember hearing that somewhere and am wondering if it's true?

Hi /u/sanityrepresent - I own the BMPCC , and with the right setup, it can be a good, inexpensive first camera. But first you have to fix the few things that make it a challenge to shoot with out of the box, e.g. the tight crop, the "iPhone-like" ergonomics, the dim LCD and the short battery life.

Crop

You absolutely need a wide angle lens to shoot indoors with this camera. I have an old Olympus 11-22mm f2.8-3.5 with a Panasonic DMC-MA1 adapter that gives me a full frame equivalent 32-63mm. But it was expensive. If I was starting again from scratch, and couldn't afford a Speed Booster, I would get a [used Nikon mount Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 for about $400] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2FLenses-%2F3323%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3Dtokina%2B11-16mm%2Bnikon%26rt%3Dnc%26LH_BIN%3D1) and an [inexpensive Nikon G to micro 4/3 adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TROEBM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003TROEBM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) (this is the adapter I use for my Nikon lenses).

Ergonomics

Yes, you can buy or build a shoulder mount - but that can be expensive and/or time consuming. I built my own for less than $200 and I love it ([here] (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QW78g2jQbeU/U2mZ-aV32NI/AAAAAAAAIzg/E4d9v8aCmME/w963-h543-no/P1080600.JPG)'s a photo - I'll post the parts list if you like), but it turns out I don't use it much.

Instead, I use a [$24 pistol grip with a trigger] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=221603818145&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) - just like my old Super 8 cameras from 40 years ago. With the right stance, it works great to keep the camera steady and is a lot less hassle than my rig.

You will also need a [$10 cold shoe] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJFBUCQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00HJFBUCQ&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) if you want to mount a mic, light or recorder on top of the camera.

LCD

It is very difficult to see the LCD outdoors (or even indoors, in a brightly lit room). The best solution for this problem is an LCD Viewfinder. I bought a Kinotehnik LCDVF BM ([$118 at B&H] (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1013082-REG/kinotehnik_lcdvfbm_blackmagic_pocket_2ea_mounting_plates_soft.html), [$159 at Adorama] (http://www.adorama.com/LCDVFBM.html?KBID=66297)).

With the pistol grip and the LCD Viewfinder, this camera becomes a joy rather than a pain to handle. Here is a pic of my setup: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f3hbYYV_y8o/VHDp77GMxoI/AAAAAAAAJF8/xnHRvNcCm5o/w724-h543-no/P1020575.JPG


Battery

I started out by buying a bunch of spare batteries, but that was unmanageable, so I am getting a [$70 belt clip adapter for my Sony camcorder batteries] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LPJ1FJ0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00LPJ1FJ0&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20). If you don't have any of these batteries laying around, you can [buy them for $10] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Q9PWQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0007Q9PWQ&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20). They have twice the capacity of Blackmagic batteries and cost less. I would get at least two of them plus a [$17.50 dual battery charger] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=321347920244&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) (I have one of these for my Sony batteries and they work great).

With this setup, you will have an easy to shoot with, affordable, RAW/10-bit ProRes Super 16 camera with 13+ stops of dynamic range for about $1675 all in.

Good luck!

HCR

This is the adapter that I ordered before reading your comment.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TROEBM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Will I be able to change the aperture even though it's controlled electronically?

Thanks. I don't need automatic aperature control, but I just need to be able to control aperature through the camera as it's not manual on the lens

edit: http://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-AMNG-G-type-Thirds-Adapter/dp/B003TROEBM Something like this except for Sigma mount