Irakli Megre Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Hi,Going to buy GH5 and looking lens for overhead shooting videos Drawing,craft,how-to type (like on attached picture), moreover i am going to make outdoor videostravel, nature etc. Can you recommend Panasonic lens which will be good for both purpose ? or better buy two lenses ? If so which one ?i have never had any camera, your help will be appreciated Edited March 30, 2017 by Irakli Megre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hegyi Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 People are saying the panasonic 12-60mm is good. That will cover most of your normal focal lengths. Then if you wanted a second lens, maybe the panasonic 25mm f1.4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irakli Megre Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 People are saying the panasonic 12-60mm is good. That will cover most of your normal focal lengths. Then if you wanted a second lens, maybe the panasonic 25mm f1.4? Yes i saw few panasonic 12-60mm videos and close up quality looks good, maybe i'll buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Young Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I've done a lot of overhead shooting for food DSLRs. Zoom lenses will SAVE YOUR LIFE. The Panasonic 12-60mm is good for what you're hoping to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irakli Megre Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 I've done a lot of overhead shooting for food DSLRs. Zoom lenses will SAVE YOUR LIFE. The Panasonic 12-60mm is good for what you're hoping to do. Thanks for information! What do you think 14-140mm or 45-200mm will be good for overhead shooting or better lens with shorter zoom like Panasonic 12-60mm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irakli Megre Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) As you have big experience on overhead shooting what will you recommend , tripod like Manfrotto MT190XPRO4 with Q90 Columnhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G36G9Q4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1LNIKXXSW8W4W&coliid=IRVA0MC8A2YZL or Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH Aluminum Tripod KitOr better will be Articulated Arm which will be mounted on tablehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010CMSF2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1LNIKXXSW8W4W&coliid=I1DQZTDY0SHTNL Edited April 12, 2017 by Irakli Megre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Young Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Thanks for information! What do you think 14-140mm or 45-200mm will be good for overhead shooting or better lens with shorter zoom like Panasonic 12-60mm ? The 12-60mm will probably cover all that you need, given the 2x crop factor of the lens. Plus, I imagine it'll have less glass than a 14-140mm, so it'll appear sharper. 14-140mm seems like overkill in terms of range, and the 45-200mm will be too tight for what you're doing overhead wise. Outside of food photography, the 14-140mm may be better for documentary work. As you have big experience on overhead shooting what will you recommend , tripod like Manfrotto MT190XPRO4 with Q90 Column https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G36G9Q4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1LNIKXXSW8W4W&coliid=IRVA0MC8A2YZL or Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH Aluminum Tripod Kit Or better will be Articulated Arm which will be mounted on table https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010CMSF2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1LNIKXXSW8W4W&coliid=I1DQZTDY0SHTNL These seem like they'll do the job, but my vote is the articulating arm paired with a heavy duty 3-rise stand and a "menace" arm style rig. The key to overhead work is the ability to rotate/level the camera body without having to rotate/level the stand. Also, having the ability to lower/raise the camera without tripod legs expanding/contracting is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irakli Megre Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 The 12-60mm will probably cover all that you need, given the 2x crop factor of the lens. Plus, I imagine it'll have less glass than a 14-140mm, so it'll appear sharper. 14-140mm seems like overkill in terms of range, and the 45-200mm will be too tight for what you're doing overhead wise. Outside of food photography, the 14-140mm may be better for documentary work. These seem like they'll do the job, but my vote is the articulating arm paired with a heavy duty 3-rise stand and a "menace" arm style rig. The key to overhead work is the ability to rotate/level the camera body without having to rotate/level the stand. Also, having the ability to lower/raise the camera without tripod legs expanding/contracting is a must. Thanks a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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