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Great and the Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 is a compact high performing zoom and this pairing is my go to for ALL run & gun, indoor, outdoor, after dark…
I have had several 4/3 cameras and lenses including the EM5ii and the most recent OM-1 and whilst they may have marginally better stabilisation, performance-wise, beyond that, no contest, the full-frame S5ii is just better everywhere, stills and video.
Even with the f1.7 lenses. Nah, weight and IBIS aside, the S5ii kicks any and all 4/3 backsides.
GH6 and G9ii users may disagree. Get in a ring with the S5ii though and we would see who the real champ is 😉
My other choice would be the S1H which are now available at very decent prices on the used market, below new S5ii’s I think and you essentially trade a more compact, lighter, better AF frame for a better built (tank) unit with far better rear LCD, beautifully damped shutter and sound (for stills and important in theatres I reckon without resorting to electronic?) and a more ‘filmic’ image.
Funnily enough, I have and use both…
Gone over to Nikon for stills but can’t give up my Lumix for video…

I would go for a Lumix S5II, which is much cheaper. Or a FX30. Both sport nice 4k60 in Apsc and the former offers additionally up 4K30 in full frame.

I think there are a lot of reasons to stick with M43 and go with the G9II, namely the stabilization and the lightweight lenses. I don't totally regret switching to the S5 (not the S5II) but I really, really miss the lower profile and smaller lenses.
If you are looking to switch, though, I agree with PannySVHS. I think that the Lumix S5II (or S5IIx) is a great option particularly because of the stability. You would have great low light and versatility, with the best stabilization, along with really good auto focus. 

You can push the S5mk2 to 6400-12800. I had m4/3 before and you just can’t do that.
i agree that the Sigma 28-70 f2.8 is a great option even if i miss 24mm. That being said, I recently had to shoot with the 24-105 f4 for some hand held almost macro shots of a wedding ring being made. The duaL ibis is great and i was shooting at f4 6400 in 6k (downscaled to 4k) with no problem. 

Hi there,
I've been doing mostly outdoor event video shooting as well as some indoor event streaming so have been happy with a basic kit of Olympus EM-1ii with 12-100 f/4 (which I use handheld), a GH5, and a couple of GX80 which I use with fixed prime lenses (P25 f/1.4 and P15 f/1.7) for multicam.  I also have the Olympus 40-150 f/2.8.  The Olympus IBIS, colours, AF, size and images are great.

I've recently been asked to do indoor theatre video (which this m4/3 system works good enough for) but now they want me to do some photography too.  I've done some test shots, but between the low-light grain (I can fix with AI denoise) and movement blur, I just can't do the photography with what I have.
I love the m4/3 dual-stabilisation for events, so I'm thinking if it would be better to get the Panasonic G9ii to replace the Olympus and get the 12-60/2.8-4 to replace the o12-100/f4 and maybe a used Panasonic 10-25/f1.7 zoom.

Or would it be better to switch to the Sony system with a A7siii (or similar, recommendations welcome!) with some decent 24-105/4 zoom.  I know I will gain on the low-light but will likely lose the run-and-gun stabilisation that I get in the Olympus system.  Also, I would not like to do heavy colour correction, as I'd prefer right out of camera.
Thank you so much in advance for any suggestions as it has been a few years since I've been looking at camera gear.

Thank you, just considering the Panasonic s5ii to replace the em1ii.  Just not convinced m4/3 can do decent indoor photography with movement.
 
 I need a zoom so thinking of g9ii with p10-25/1.7 and p35-100/2.8 or keep o40-150/2.8.  not sure I can be switching primes as can’t miss live action and can’t easily move around.  The s5ii with something like 24-100/f4 could be handy but then would lose the goodies like ibis and good AF on the em1ii.

Thanks so much for that.  Will look at S5ii / S1H and the sigma zoom.  I'm not worried about the shutter as usually the photos are done during rehearsals andI video the actual performances.  Just curious how stability with run-and-gun will go, but can always eventually get the G9ii for that when it drops in price for next year outdoor events.

I don’t do auto focusing, so can’t offer an opinion on that. 
As for color profiles I use “natural” as Oly offers it out of the box. 
Tried a few experiments with flattening the image, but didn’t seem worth the effort (for me)
BTW, I prefer the Oly histogram over the GH5 waveform. I’m only ever protecting the highlights anyway, so the Oly histogram is quite useful. (Again, for me)

I've seen E-M10iii for less than £200.  Looking for a steal as a B-Cam to my E-m5iii.  Same image, just no PDAF.
 
Would love to see them open source the code.  That could be revolutionary like Magic Lantern or the GH2!  Imagine what people could squeeze out of that hardware.  Olympus has the best IBIS hardware and PDAF sensor, they just need more software features like zebras and better codecs beyond the C4k which is quite nice.

I've seen E-M10iii for less than £200.  Looking for a steal as a B-Cam to my E-m5iii.  Same image, just no PDAF.
 
Would love to see them open source the code.  That could be revolutionary like Magic Lantern or the GH2!  Imagine what people could squeeze out of that hardware.  Olympus has the best IBIS hardware and PDAF sensor, they just need more software features like zebras and better codecs beyond the C4k which is quite nice.

yes exactly 😂😂😂 i couldnt have said it better 😂

I'd send EVERYONE this!

But even so, I'd be fully ready to accept that we're probably going to get back some videos in VERTICAL! Arrrgghhh

Keep your expectations low, very low. 

id just put out a call to SHOOT HORIZONTAL with a lil diagram, assuming that asking ppl to do one single thing isnt one too many 😂

If the footage quality is out of your hands and the client FULLY understands this, just roll with it.  I've done this before and have tried to send along a shot sheet/brief that would help folks get better shots.  For some people it works, for others it doesn't.  Don't get upset about this.  Again, it's out of your control.

Make sure your not responsible if the client is upset with the quality of product you receive. Get them all good microphones like you said. Pray after that, make sure your getting paid well.

Are you editing it?

Yeah, I noticed the same thing - some weird wobbles  and shudders in the corners.  In comparison the latest Olympus with IBIS and sync-IS lenses + Electronic Image Stabilisation (slight crop) is almost as good as a handheld gimbal.

The IBIS has that ugly warping in every video I've watched so far. AF tracking looks like its taken a step forward. Solid camera if they can get the IBIS sorted. 
Chris

Yeah, I noticed the same thing - some weird wobbles  and shudders in the corners.  In comparison the latest Olympus with IBIS and sync-IS lenses + Electronic Image Stabilisation (slight crop) is almost as good as a handheld gimbal.

Thanks for the information @ted1000.  I've been looking at the cam-do solutions with the GoPros.  I think that they are the best "budget" solution, but even so your setup there costs around $1500.  There is also the Afidus ATL-200 camera that I think I will give a shot.  You can't get at the still images, but it does 1080p and has a motion sensor which could be cool for nature.
I'm working on a long-term environmental development documentation of outcomes project and part of it is building new sand environments for the sand martins to hopefully nest.  Another project is restoration work of a historical phone booth and also some massive willow head mounted in a tree (as the nature/seasons pass).
 
 

The Oly always looks really sharpened and Video like.
But I bet we will see 10-bit in the EM1.3 and EM1X in a firmware update. 

I am selling my GH5+PL12-60, it is actually a little large/heavy and probably too much camera for my needs. 
I bought an Em5iii when it came out, (it is much better value after the price just dropped to $999).  I just shot some outdoor activities in the pouring UK rain and mud with the Em5iii an Rode videomicro.  The interviews were done with two little waterproof Instamics.  The IBIS with the Olympus 12-100/4 dual-IS is incredible.  You can do much larger movements and walk with smoother results than with the GH5+PL12-60 dual-IS combo.  With the x2 teleconverter I can get stabilised 4k from 24-400/f4 FF equivalent.  I don't really need my Osmo Pocket anymore, except if I want to do boom-type shots with a selfie stick.  The PDAF autofocus works great, especially with the face detect in interview situations.  I'm getting a little lazy relying on it as it also works great for reveal "slider" shots and touch rack-focusing.  The C-AF was the only reason I got the Em5iii over the Em10iii, but I could have got two for less than the price of the Em5iii!
I like the Oly image, but still tweaking a bit to get the best out-of-camera colours (just using natural, -2 sharpening) and exposure without having to do much grading in post.  No zebras, so relying on the histogram which is much nicer than on the Panasonics (stretches across the bottom).  The EVF isn't as good as the GH5, and the mic input gets in the way of the flippy screen.  The GH5 4k 10-bit picture looks better, but youtube and social media where I do my local/community event films have crappy quality, so it doesn't really matter.  I do wish the Em5iii had the constant face-detection box during recording like with the newer Em1iii - just to give 100% confidence that the C-AF is doing it's thing.
The only missing thing to make the Olympus the perfect camera for me would be built-in NDs.  F4 and ISO 200 and no ND at 1/48 shutter is OK in the UK winter, but I use fixed NDs for the sunny weather (tired of fixing vari-ND colour messes in post).  I carry the camera around much more than I did with the GH5 so have more opportunity to shoot stuff.
I'm also really downsizing my overall kit as I only do small local events and documentary paid jobs on the side.  My Voightlander 17mm and 42mm are going too to raise some cash.  I'm keeping my GX80s for time-lapse cameras as they aren't worth much on the used market (working on a long-term time-lapse waterproof setup).
When I see stuff like this, I know it's me lacking as a filmmaker, and not the camera that I'm using: 
 

I am selling my GH5+PL12-60, it is actually a little large/heavy and probably too much camera for my needs. 
I bought an Em5iii when it came out, (it is much better value after the price just dropped to $999).  I just shot some outdoor activities in the pouring UK rain and mud with the Em5iii an Rode videomicro.  The interviews were done with two little waterproof Instamics.  The IBIS with the Olympus 12-100/4 dual-IS is incredible.  You can do much larger movements and walk with smoother results than with the GH5+PL12-60 dual-IS combo.  With the x2 teleconverter I can get stabilised 4k from 24-400/f4 FF equivalent.  I don't really need my Osmo Pocket anymore, except if I want to do boom-type shots with a selfie stick.  The PDAF autofocus works great, especially with the face detect in interview situations.  I'm getting a little lazy relying on it as it also works great for reveal "slider" shots and touch rack-focusing.  The C-AF was the only reason I got the Em5iii over the Em10iii, but I could have got two for less than the price of the Em5iii!
I like the Oly image, but still tweaking a bit to get the best out-of-camera colours (just using natural, -2 sharpening) and exposure without having to do much grading in post.  No zebras, so relying on the histogram which is much nicer than on the Panasonics (stretches across the bottom).  The EVF isn't as good as the GH5, and the mic input gets in the way of the flippy screen.  The GH5 4k 10-bit picture looks better, but youtube and social media where I do my local/community event films have crappy quality, so it doesn't really matter.  I do wish the Em5iii had the constant face-detection box during recording like with the newer Em1iii - just to give 100% confidence that the C-AF is doing it's thing.
The only missing thing to make the Olympus the perfect camera for me would be built-in NDs.  F4 and ISO 200 and no ND at 1/48 shutter is OK in the UK winter, but I use fixed NDs for the sunny weather (tired of fixing vari-ND colour messes in post).  I carry the camera around much more than I did with the GH5 so have more opportunity to shoot stuff.
I'm also really downsizing my overall kit as I only do small local events and documentary paid jobs on the side.  My Voightlander 17mm and 42mm are going too to raise some cash.  I'm keeping my GX80s for time-lapse cameras as they aren't worth much on the used market (working on a long-term time-lapse waterproof setup).
When I see stuff like this, I know it's me lacking as a filmmaker, and not the camera that I'm using: 
 

For what I do, I'm thinking the em10iii from Olympus might be the best bet. 
Recording outboard audio makes things a little more difficult, but all the other good stuff kind of outweighs that. 
Small, affordable, IBIS, good color, 4K...not bad at all for micro budget documentary production. Can get two used bodies for under $600?  Hard to resist. 
I really like shooting "light" when in the field, so I'm tempted.
figute I can sell the gh5 and it'll pay for the switcheroo 
Would have considered the Em5iii, but without headphone jack might as well go with the cheaper camera. 
Sorry Olympus. You had a chance to take my money with the em5iii.

I loved the original LX100.  Other than the non-tilt screen, weak viewfinder, only so-so stabilisation, and some weird colours sometime (like lips and other reds), the LX-100 original was a fantastic pocketable video and photo camera.  Still one of my favourites along with the original OMD E-M5.
They fixed a lot of the LX100 problems above with the GX80, however the IBIS and viewfinder on the GX80 are still not the best.  I travelled through Malaysia last spring with a GX80 and the Panasonic 15mm + 45-175 zoom, and after I wished I would have brought my GH5 with me.  Especially for the zoom work, too much wobble.  I have used the 100-400 on my GH5 to film sailing from shore and snowboarding at the olympics and it was magic-stable.
I'm not a pro, so I would sell a lot of my M43 gear for GH5 features in an LX100iii.
Sorry for the Panasonic diversion.  I've always been a bit curious of Fuji cameras so looking forward to what comes with the X-T4.  Probably a larger camera than I want to carry though.  Can't wait until you guys get your hands on it.

If Olympus released a EM-1 Mark 3 with 10-bit 422 150Mbps longGOP 4K with PDAF and their excellent IBIS they would at least be on people’s radars for video.
I’ve always wanted to mash the best from the GH5 and EM1 together into one MFT camera.
I don’t even care if it’s called the OM-D EH-5 Mark 1.