ArashM

This is the only way for me to test out a new camera, shoot along the normal and see how the new camera compares against the same footage!

Basically where I am with this!

At least for me the AF works and works and then out of the blue decides to just lock on some where out of the focus box and refuse to let go, or keep focus on the subject ( not just people ) but slightly in front or behind. Funny enough when I had the GH4 and GH5 I used AF, but always know when to just not bother and flip over to MF!

I think we have to keep in mind that we all shoot different things and use and set up cameras in different ways. I have no care who's name is on the top of the camera in my hand and have always used multiple brands at the same time, currently have 1x R6ii, 2x S5iiX and 1x Fuji XH-2s, I have shot Lumix and Canon for like ever, so naturally feel a lot more at home with them, however always curious so will rent gear to try out and sometimes shoot along with main rig on gigs to have identical footage to judge later. I found the Z6iii and the Z8 AF inconsistent, they have a tendency to try to find what's closest to the camera and I had lots of shots where on a talking head either the nose or ear is sharp, the camera will maintain focus and not jump back and forth, the eye AF box is locked on the eye but after import when you look closely the focus point is a few centimetres behind or in front of the eye. Again, it could be how I set up cameras, and I'm sure there are people out there that love their Z8/9 or 6iii... @Andrew I see your other post, You are right, the Z line does have a lot going for it which is why I have been renting them on shoots, (there is no replacement for using the camera on an actual shoot) But it just didn't quite hit it out of the park the way I was hoping for me.

Yes absolutely, that's terrible, THEY should sort it out, not you!

The Z8 was a bit of a no go for me, never quite got the AF to work consistantly and while on paper it ticks all the boxes, in use it just was a bit of a let down for me and how I use it.

I shot with a A74 for a year and a half along with my other gear, and have had 2 S5iix since they were released. Will take an S5iix body over the A7 line any day of the week. My big challenge with the S5iix was the st*^&d flipped out screen would jam against all 4 ports which stops it from any rotation. The S1Rii solved that with the new screen design. the APS-C crop for 60p is also a bit of a pain in the backend. I've done very well with the S5iix, and looking forward to receiving my S1Rii.

This must be a regional thing, DHL is solid and I've had a great track record with them

Is that some sort of a cover?

I see, Thank you so much for your thoughts

@Jahleh Thank you for posting, wondering why did you go over to the Z6iii with mostly having a Lumix kit ?

Not what I was expecting but kinda intriguing!!!

I'm curious why are you thinking of running the 18-50 on the S9? is it only for 50/60P ? As for your main question... we really don't know enough, I'm also curious if Lumix follows the body design of the S1 series, or if it's a new body, or they re-cycle the S5ii body. (I don't think that is likely) Hopefully we'll know by end of month.

Another vote for the C70, I love the image and while it's not to everyones liking I do like the body/design as well. I picked up a XH2s just before the holiday, can't say I've gotten along with it. good luck

This comment is so accurate! Totally agree.