fuzzynormal

I'd be interested in a hack (or OEM firmware update) that would allow something as simple as 5 second bursts, if possible, @4k/60fps. That would be cool. Heck, even allowing regular 1080/60p limited-time-recording would be swell. You never know. Doesn't seem like an impossibility. I'd like to be able to fly the Gm1 on a helicopter when/if needed and 60p would be a nice option for that. Anyway, I bought a GM1 and GX7 for a hiking documentary and I'll be trying some test shots over the next week or so.

If I were you doing what you're doing, I'd go for a 4K camera. I mean, if you're really serious about what you're after. If it's legit scientific research you're trying to accomplish, then 4K is a worthwhile investment. It's also going to give you options in post that you're not going to have otherwise. Smoothing the tracking bumps from inside a moving car, for instance. Digitally zooming into specific areas, etc. Also, a cam that shoots 4k @120fps would be pretty incredible for extreme weather shots and post analysis. Ultimately though, I'd take 4K resolution over RAW from something like a 5D @1080. If you're just chasing some thrills and want to get there on a budget why not a hacked gh2 with the fastest flash cards you can get? If you want to get footage to a "network" then sending them the captured file (compressed) is the quickest way to do so over the intertubes.

Ah, that's too bad. Thanks for the info. I'm picking up new video gear for a hiking documentary and just started to search around the web for more in-depth Panasonic info. What's the general consensus of hacking progress for the Lumix cams? Has it been hindered by that "family" issue? While I believe the cams I'm buying this week will be the best option for my upcoming needs, it's tempting to consider that the gear could eventually be pushed to higher performance ...if viable hacks are a realistic option...

Why's that? Is the Panasonic hacking community full of rude people? Canon's MagicLantern groups have been rather cooperative from my experience.

Maybe, but I'd think if a $800 camera has a sensor capable of 4k video that can be hacked "on" that would be an incredible development.

I'm still pretty ignorant about the Panasonic cameras, but I like the quality of video image and form factor for my potential remote documentary production. The article mentions that the 4K sensor is already "with us" in the GM1 and GX7. I can't tell if that's idle speculation or an educated guess. It read to me as the later. If so, is it feasible that a future hack could unleash this nascent 4K capability in these sensors? Does Panasonic have a decent user community that's exploring such hacking options? I'm aware that the GH1 could be tweaked. Are hacks looking likely on these newer models as well?

I like it. Lots of fun. And good old rock music! That still exists, eh? To be fair, that video could have been shot on just about anything, so the fact that it's on a BM is irrelevant to me...and according to the filmmaker, sort of irrelevant as well as he deliberately made the image worse than the source. Regardless of that, it was pretty entertaining. Speaking of cameras, I still have the same old hi8 Canon A1 that shows up in this vid.

I definitely covet this cam. My only hope would be that the 60p capability could eventually be opened up via a hack. Having that "slo-mo" ability would be perfection. Holy smokes Panasonic is really putting together some great cameras. This stuff is getting ridiculous. Can you imagine shooting with a camera like this @4K? Soon. So soon...