Panasonic GH1 Video Settings 2010-09-09

I know I'm late, posting information for a camera at the end of its availability. That said, here are my camera settings for using the Panasonic GH1 for video.

General Settings

• Mode: Creative Motion Picture (the one with the movie camera icon and the letter 'M' next to it)
• Focus: MF or AFC as needed
• Film Mode: Smooth with Sharpness set to +1 and Noise Reduction set to -1. Contrast and Saturation left at zero.

Motion Picture Menu

• Rec Mode: AVCHD
• Rec Quality: SH (for 720/60p)
• Exposure Mode: M
• I.Exposure: Off
• Digital Zoom: Off
• Wind Cut: Off

Custom Menu

• LVF/LCD Auto: Off
• Histogram: On
• MF Assist: Off
• Shoot W/O Lens: On

Setup Menu

• Beep: Off

For this last setting, select a mode of P, A, S or M.

Rec Menu

• ISO Increments: 1/3 EV