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Here we go again... Trust me the build quality is just fine. I have not seen the Camera Store review but I assume they had their hands on a preproduction model because the model I have is built pretty well. And as far as I know, this camera is marketed as a professional camcorder.

I don't know, I could see Canon doing that. Release it without it last year and then with it this year. They basically get more mileage out of the same product, plus they can get a paid upgrade from current owners.

How do we know the current sensor isn't capable of DPAF with just a firmware update?

Yes, I am 6'3". I have never dropped a piece of equipment, but if I ever do I only want to invest in equipment that has a fighting chance. I am really happy that you are happy with the H1!!! As I have said, the audio quality is excellent, but the form factor and build quality is not up to par for me. YMMV.

Yes, I agree. I just hope they announce this week because my 30 day return window is quickly approaching and if it is a major upgrade, like a faster, constant aperture lens or 5-Axis in 4K, I will gladly fork up the extra cash. Btw, how do you like the XC10?

My friend dropped his h1 from 5 feet onto carpet and it broke the mic capsule off. Again, for me, it's just too long. The point of the gx85 is its small footprint, the H1 will be too intrusive. I'd rather spend the extra hundred and get a Little Darling.

Idk, they did a mid line upgrade adding DPAF to the c100, so I could totally see the XC15 adding DPAF and as you said a few added buttons. I doubt it will be a heftier body because the body already is hefty, so unless they add weather sealing, I really don't see what more they could do. Maybe they could add the mjpeg 4K. I think any lens change would be part of mkii or xc20. I assume the xc10 has been selling better at $1999, but they like the $2500 price point, so the XC15 will add enough features for that price bracket.

I found the build quality of the H1 to be horrible and the design just as bad. However, the audio quality is good, but at its size and build quality, I would choose the H2 or H2n over it. So for me, that's why I chose the Olympus, but to each their own.

Yeah, I can't recommend them enough. The onboard mics are great . And they're so small they just get out of the way. My plan is to use that with the Rode VideoMicro on an L-bracket for a simple run and gun setup.

I had the FX150. I really liked that little cam, gorgeous black and white. I didn't think of it, but yeah I guess the CCD could have attributed to it as well.

I had a Sony and didn't love the colors. The em5 mkii has the flat profile that is great for video.

@jase here's a link to the LS-7. They have newer models but I'm unsure of their size. Also, just to be clear the H1 is a great recorder, I just found that it was a little too big and I wasn't a fan of the plastic build quality. http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/ls-7-digital-voice-recorder.html

If you are not interested in 4K and do not like Panasonics, then my first choice would be the Olympus em5 Mkii. My second choice would be the Nikon D5500.

The problem with the H1 is that it's not that small. It's thin but it's long. Tascam makes a small recorder. @IronFilm linked to it in a previous post.

EDIT: Never mind.

Yeah, I used to use them with my eos-m and Sony 3N. As you know, awesome little lenses.

The XC15 moniker suggests it may be a small upgrade. If I had to guess, perhaps a constant f2.8 lens with a better focus ring or maybe 5-Axis in 4K. Of course, those are my only issues with the camera, so they would be a major upgrade in my mind. Otherwise maybe some higher frame rates in 4K and maybe some higher bitrates in 1080p. If they do announce soon, I hope they do it on the August 25th announcement date, because I can still return my XC10 I bought a little over 3 weeks ago, if the upgrades are big.

My first HD camera was a Panasonic point & shoot back in 2009 and it shot 1080p MJPEG and I still quite like the motion cadence from it. But yeah it is a prehistoric codec, but then again if it works...

As @Geoff CB asked... What camera are you using? I understand it's an aps-c sensor, but the specific camera, or camera line could mean the world of difference as to which lenses will work with your camera. There are already some great suggestions, so I will add Pentax-M lenses, very inexpensive with some of the best mechanics around. The focus rings on Pentax lenses are just a dream. With that I'll also suggest Pentax's older lenses the Super Takumar. They also have that Pentax, buttery smooth focus ring. The 35mm f2 is a gorgeous lens but I believe that one is radioactive. If you would accept slower, and cheaper, the 35mm f3.5 is a stunning lens. Most people would rather have that slower lens because the IQ is just simply gorgeous. Then for your 50, there's the 1.4 (radioactive) or jump up to a 55mm and you can get the 1.8 or f2 models... Both beautiful lenses and both dirt cheap on the used market. And then I think they have an 85mm 1.9 which will be teetering on your higher price range, they sell for about $200 USD. I am not sure if they are radioactive but I think I noticed some yellow glass when I just had a quick look on eBay, so they probably are... Of course, as you probably already know, you would have to grind up the glass elements and eat the dust for there to be a medical concern.

Pentax 110 But they may not work with the nx1. That is the longest of the mirrorless systems.

The Pentax 110 lenses work on aps-c, as long as it's a mirrorless.

It looks great. Yeah, I am really enjoying this camera. It's just a ton of fun and the quality definitely is better than the G7 as well. My videos are almost too sharp, even with sharpness dialed all the way down.

Also, is the 60i due to the 4K downscale or does the HDMI output also force 60i with 1080p footage? I actually really like the 1080p footage in the XC10. I think it's as good as most consumer 4K downscaled in post, but if I could get the 220mbps prores, in 1080p, with the Ninja Star, that would be very interesting. This thing would be a run & gun BM cam with 5-Axis stabilization and Canon color.

Oh, is there any change in motion cadence or blur or anything? Do you have any videos on Vimeo where you used it with the XC10?

Why do you have to use the 60i function?