remains a remarkably capable creation tool. By mastering these basic settings, you can still produce footage that rivals much newer cameras.

For video that "grades" well and looks professional, avoid high-contrast settings.

Navigate to the Motion Picture menu and select 24p Cinema for that classic film look.

One of the GH2's "hidden" gems is the mode. Unlike digital zoom, this crops into the center of the sensor without losing image quality in 1080p video.