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I think that at Chrismas we can hope some things for coming year. GH4 is in horizon. Panasonic guys are reading our posts. GH3 got many features users wanted. So lets not be too modest. Here is my hopelist for coming GH3 successor: -autoiso in M (there is a high demand in the field) -autoiso limit for video or iso range -every menu item programmable to every Fn (maybe not format). I have only 4 items now that I absolutely want for Fn and none of them are possible?? -exposure values programmable to C1,2,3 -when recording video, ALL exposure values must show in automatic modes. Now those are blocked -more C memory slots -manual settings for creative mode -AE/AF lock on-off-on-off etc., during recording -better EVF resolution and better ocular -no useless buttons -4k video 50/60P (pal/ntsc switchable) -bigger handgrip, better button layout ergonomics -flat mode in video which uses whole sensor dyn range -separate video/photo switch. So all modes and handy buttons is in use for video. And then all settings must be independant for video or photo. -more options for bracketing. -2, 0,+2 steps would be handy for HDR -playMODE button to right side. Now it is difficult to use because left hand holds objective. -adjustable AF-range and mayby towards/backwards function if AF-C will not be good enough. -iso 50 would be handy for video in bright light -dual memory card slot and option to copy mem card. -better microphone with wind shield option. -more WIFI functions and recording options -stepless aperture change in video -better (louder) speaker -more songs to slideshow and simple crossfade option -if using slower than 1/25s shutter in video camera should go automatically to proper manual mode maybe with warning -HDR video (dual iso) like ML canon -faster timelapse (maybe 1/10s interval) -obviously better and faster sensor. No more rolling shutter in silent mode and 1/100 000s SS. -120 or more fps with proper resolution -adjustable autofocus speed in video -softer and better shaped eyecup -adjustable tone curve via computer and other modifications like Nikon V1 -electronic stabilator (very handy especially with 4k) -stepless smart zoom for video like rx10 -video editor with capability to smartrender finished program (smartphones have it) -stepless adjustment wheel for exposure -rx10 has it (maybe switchable steps/no steps) -in camera LED light for video -open source firmware for developing or application store for new features - like sony nex5t -cinematic look option button: (24P 1/48 ss, with greenish/brownish color cast) :o) -red led with text VIDEO because every subject is always asking are you taking a photo or shooting video. -lens cap which you can operate without taking it off camera -small directional add-on mono microphone which sound you can mix with stereo mike.

Just got a loaner of this camera for testing purposes. Took it out around Chinatown for some street shooting. Camera is very sharp, very convenient in good light. 24-200mm f/2.8 is a dream and produces nice-looking bokeh. Haven't tested it in poor light yet. Haven't tried 60p either.

I don't want to turn you off the Rokinon's because I've never used one and in general they seem to be very good, and fast. I've stuck to AI-s because they are the most recent of the fully manual. superbly constructed series. AI are mostly fine too - but I wouldn't buy an earlier lens personally, mainly because of coatings. After much research, this is the set I'm slowly building: 24mm 2.8 AI-s 28mm 2.8 AI-s 35mm f2 AF-D 50mm f1.8 AI-s (1st version: serial no's 3135197 - 3304551) 85mm f2 AI-s 105mm f2.5 AI-s 135mm f2.8 AI-s or E-series 200mm f4 AI-s I believe that these lenses represent the best balance of sharpness, speed, size and cost of all Nikon's manual lenses. They also all have a 52mm filter thread, which is very handy in terms of carrying a ND filter around. I already have the 24, 35, 50 and 85, and they are all excellent. The 35mm is my 'normal' lens and has probably been on my camera the most. I just use the 18-55 kit for very wide stuff at the moment (I have my eye on the Sigma 18-35 1.8 but it's very big). If I could only take three lenses in my bag and they had to be from the list above, I would probably go with the 28, 50 and 105 (these all have absolutely stellar reputations and cover a decent, if slightly long range). If I wanted to cover a wider range, the 24, 35 and 85 would probably be my choice. If you want to supplement the list with a zoom or AF prime you already own, I think you could probably choose any of them to fill the gaps you need and be happy. It might be worth asking Brando Li his opinion on this, as he has used both Rokinon and AI-s glass quite a bit I believe (though I'm not sure which Nikkors).

How about the manfrotto MVM500A fluid head monopod? Still a bit heavy, but more portable and versatile than a tripod with the same head.

Thank you everybody for contributing and helping me out! I finally got my first anamorphic a Sankor 16C,I think it fits my style and limitations. Its a light lens, that i will pair with a 135mm pentacon on my FF. Hopefully i will be able to shoot handheld, 2x, and start my journey to the anamorphic world. Have a great Christmas love c.

Andrew, thanks for all your work this year, and the fashion you run this site, compared to some others ;) I wouldn't have thought some simple contrast overlay would be impossible to implement in firmware but I am certainly not an engineer in that area :) well, maybe they could open up the bitrates more even though they ate already industry-leading. Too bad we don't have a magic lantern equivalent.. There has been no progress on Nex or GH3, so the current unofficial "support" is iffy at best.. I do have an external monitor but partly why I chose m43 was to have a more compact setup, especially when used for taking pictures.