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Erm, the GX85 shares its battery with eg. the LX100, the DMW-BLG10E, wouldn't use another battery. Don't get fixated on Amazon. Try eBay or an actual camera store.

Dang, first gift. A book. 'How to cure GAS'. Really funny Santa, really funny... But yeah, I'm a sucker for a bit of a good deal.

Oooh, nice! And so the jolly goo' times get an extension!

@Brother /Albert Fast has one! Looks top notch! Just gotta be able to convince yourself that the price and lens itself isn't too hefty for ya... If you're looking for more of a perspective/opinion/comparison. @jonpais Jon's got a couple of vids on this one too: https://www.youtube.com/user/paisjon/search?query=olympus , in one of which he makes a good point that the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN is a much cheaper alternative, that doesn't necessarily offer you much less quality (of course you do miss out on that build/MF de-clutch for example).

Weirdly enough: the Panasonic G9 (or should the answer have been 'world peace'? ). Already have the GH5, but I think it's a good time to ditch the D5300, E-M1 and G80 now to take the G9 with that supposedly insane EVF and stills improvement, as well as hybrid (bit of video/B cam) capability; especially as it has 6.5 stops of sensor stabilization (another reason I couldn't jump onto the X-T2/X-Pro2 train right now: no sensor stabilization in the Fuji line-up (yet)). USB charging too. During black friday cyber monday sales I picked up a Ricoh GRII already as well, for more casual streetphotography-esque stills (but I'm waiting for a special dust cap (and thumb grip) to arrive before I'm gonna lug it around; the dust scare is real), but having a vast MFT collection, the E-M1 starting to get old and D5300 a bit unpleasant to use... a dedicated interchangeable lens camera for stills might be just the thing right now. I'd gotten the G80 before, because next to the GX80 it was one of the first doing sensor stabilization during video recording. Yet now with the GH5 and especially if I were to get the G9... it has pretty much become obsolete to me, it's pretty much only smaller and lighter... but more so is the GX80 already (which I think is still an awesome casual hybrid camera that's compact to pair with tiny lenses like the Leica 15mm f/1.7 or Olympus 17mm f/1.8). I would say that I'd be tempted to trade in the GH5 against a GH5s at a later stage if the rumors are true. I prefer to use tools that are built for a certain task, rather than something that does alright at a little bit of everything (of course for some that's the role a tool might need to fulfil), so I'm not really opposed to going that route. I doubt C-AF and lowlight is vastly improved... which I'm okay with. But they say the G9 can't do certain video things, because they've optimized it for stills... so what if you pulled a switcheroo and completely dedicate infrastructure and processing to..: video. With improved hardware and then processing you could get superb detail, colors and especially a huge dynamic range that's more filmlike than anything we've ever seen before from a 4/3" sensor (I think the BMPCC was a great example, that had complete disregard regarding stills and focused to create a pocked cinema camera with awesome filmlike footage (in ProRes and RAW DNG even!)... so I tend to imagine the GH5s possibly being that, but 4K capable and in a much nicer and practical camera body for that task). But maybe like the GH5, we'll get an announcement in due time that keeps us from buying a Sony/Canon/Fujifilm/etc... and only release the camera like half a year later with the final specifications. So that's more like something that might make the 2018 wishlist... -- thing with Panasonic is... they always know how to lure you in... Deal ends today... typical. Well, Santa, you know what to do. ~ https://www.panasonic.com/de/consumer/foto-video/tipps-aktionen/lumix-g-dslm/lumixg9-zugabe.html

The processing/codec I guess. It's way less organic/natural than the way Panasonic handles the sensor data. Generally I find actioncam footage is very brittle. It's mainly sharp by contrast and oversharpend processing in general... poor DR, not very pushable and unfluid motion. I personally find the Z Cam E1 leaning more towards that.

To my knowledge and experience no store does that. However... it might be that they don't recognize the f*ck up in time. And once you have it, I don't believe you're obliged to adhere to any of their requests as I believe that once you've got your hands on the product the buying agreement has come full circle (could be however that this is cancelled out by something being 'too good to be true' and having a reasonable doubt of being legit) and from then on there's perhaps only consumer rights of being able to send it back from your side. If they do recognize the f*ck up in time, it can be that they'll just cancel the order, yet still offer you some perk for getting your hopes up and then shooting it down... in the form of a voucher or something for your next purchase. That's however a courtesy thing.

I have one of those lying around here somewhere. I kinda stopped using it when the GX80 arrived. Small too, much more handheld friendly and that sensor stabilization. Though, of course, the E1 never was really meant to be a normal camera. Wonder what newer firmware has done for this little chap. Did find the color always to be quite good and especially with longer lenses the look was quite catchy. With the wider shots 'n stuff, it all just was a little too actioncammy (which, again, it basically is, but that kind of defeats the purpose of getting a 4/3" device over a regular actioncam).

Great schtuff. When is it going to air on the Discovery Channel? :D

Best cake anywhere? You must've not been in The Netherlands.

They're almost ready to ship out your set?

I think... 4/3" sensor, less megapixels, new sensor infrastructure (purer signals, nice color, lower noise, slight increase in dynamic range, far better highlight roll-off, faster readouts, practically no noticeable rolling shutter), improved processing (just overall cleaner, prettier), full V-Log (rather than V-Log L), possibly ProRes and h265 video recording options in all modes? Higher framerates possible. So I think this update mainly has to do with processing, data management and efficiency. Not much more than that I think. No improved AF. No eND or anything. If they're hardcore about differentiating this from a stills or allround camera, it might possibly lack sensor stabilization to enable improved sensor data pulling (think one of the reasons traditional cinema cameras don't have this, as well as you're sorta expected to rig it up/support/stabilize it anyways), although it seemed to have gone shooting both on sticks and handheld, so who knows. Just... it wouldn't suprise me, as well for the fact that it would still render the GH5 a very valuable asset/tool in the bag. So... if you're under the impression this will be a magic unicorn... maybe lower your expectations just a little.

He has the X-T2... I just see it as someone really appreciating the thought that went into the GH5, like to me both it and the E-M1 Mark II are how you do a camera body, there's really not much else to wish for. In terms of features, the GH5 is killing it as well. On paper it's one of the most well-rounded cameras out there. In the end everyone is right, though, so no need to argue. Different folks, different strokes. Priorities, needs, wants, stuff you're willing to compromise on for the sake of something else. In the end the most important thing is that you've got a camera, that doesn't stand in your way of creating, with emphasis on 'your'. If you're loving the process and results, it's all good.

Yeah, another one came in with the mail today (already have a couple 280~300 ones), was a ext. black cyber deal if you will. As previous comments suggests, they work just fine. Everywhere online I've also seen other people only having good experiences with them whereas even some official V-classification cards wouldn't be able to cope for some people. I'm purdy much brand agnostic, I just use whatever works best, but SanDisk has been killing it since the hack GH2/BMPCC days and have never let down.

Heat dissipation with a floating stabilized sensor. That's why earlier I noted that it's possible that if this is something along those lines... it might not have sensor stabilization.

Heard, yes. Sidenote, should one be looking for squared/circular fixed value ND filters... I'd say Breakthrough Photography now.

Ah, was still looking for sometime nice and decorative to go on the mantelpiece, this might just be it.

It's greenscreened, they're actually not on set together.

This:

You're conveniently forgetting the 'issues' it has and shares with the Fujifilm X-T2 (which I'd probably pick over it, if I'd pick any APS-C mirrorless camera currently out there at all), though : no sensor stabilization, no forward facing screen, limited use mount. I did consider it when looking for somewhere to go from the GH4 (of course then came the generation with sensor stabilization for 4K video starting with the GX80/GX85) and Sony and Canon EOS-M were definitely out of the consideration window and they're still nowhere near my line of sight. That's why I'd say that the best mirrorless APS-C camera probably is the X-T2. Can't see Sony cleaning up their act and Canon is too stubborn to get with the times, I'll give 'em that the basics are alright, like color and C-AF, but you can't be that one trick pony when you see what else is out there. Nikon has signs that it's aiming for the high-end fullframe mirrorless market and of course there's nothing new to be expected from Samsung, so... that pretty much concludes the APS-C mirrorless scene. Though I won't lie, a videocentric X-T2 from Fujifilm with sensor stabilization, a touchscreen, headphone jack on the body and preferably as well a frontfacing screen and silky smooth C-AF, would be rather tough to resist... yet, Panasonic has come a long way and for those like me, with a vast native lens line-up, lenses which partly are fairly compact and light (e.g. Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT & Leica 15mm f/1.7), they're most interesting if you're on-the-go a lot. And they just cover it all. Like, why can't anyone do a camera body like that, with features like that, for APS-C? Luckily I usually am able to somehow manage the downsides of the smaller sensor size, I'd rather pay the penalty there in terms of missing out on a slight flexibility advantage of a bigger sensor, but then having a camera that's more or less a textbook example of how to make something that's a joy to use (like having sensor stabilization, a front-facing screen, a mount with a vast native selection, incl. very compact lenses and electronic adapters for EF lenses, et cetera). Of course weighing the pros and cons of each system turns out differently for different people. In the GH4 days the NX1 might've been the ultimate pick... and I almost had one 2 years ago, if it weren't for both me and the seller misinterpreting a promotion that was listed on their site (the NX1 + 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S lens was listed for 1899,- EUR and their deal was that if you had any old camera to trade-in, you'd get a 600,- cashback bonus (though I was told to keep whichever old worthless camera I had for trade-in), so we both concluded the set was going to set me back 1299,- EUR and I went ahead and send 'em my details to make up the invoice. Then the news came that a colleague mentioned the listed price already included the trade-in cashback, so it was going to take 1899,-. At this time it was already well-known Samsung had pulled the plug out of the NX line-up, so that was a little too much to get into a system that wasn't going anywhere and I backed out).

Typical. Pre-order promotion (free battery grip) for the G9 ends 24th of this month. Do think it's time to get rid of some camera gear though. D5300 has served me well, but a liveview approach for stills on this is the worst and the video capabilities... so-so, it's just no mirrorless camera with all the innovation and features. Do love me some APS-C/S35 goodness, but... apparently you can't have it all. The original E-M1... has been a good sport too, but is starting to feel dated and most of the more dedicated stills shooting happens with the G80 these days. That one itself has been great too, but it's probably a good idea to ditch all three and get myself in on that G9 promo and make that one the new dedicated stills cam. And then the GH5... what is the GH5s going to do? Will it be the ultimate video focused camera to compliment the G9? Or will the GH5 hold its own? Hum. Anyways, one thing's for sure: Panasonic is on top of the game and they're coming after our wallets!

Dang, that should interest anyone! Holy! Was just scared off by that condition rating of 'E-', I figured it was far far away from being 'A+', but then it appeared they meant 'Excellent Minus' by that. Uhhh... lol, who does that?! If you mean excellent, like all the eBay crowd call it 'EXC+++' or something.

Digital Bolex D16 then...

HDCAM... so... video tape cassettes. ( https://pro.sony.com/bbsccms/ext/cinealta/docs/HDCAM_Card8.pdf )

There's a clearer view on 36:00 It's a Sony HDW-F900 (not the F900R). I wonder what makes you think you can do it with that but not the JVC.