MrSMW

I don’t know…
Have we ever been seen in the same room at the same time?
I am questioning my very existence now…

Far from it, - that is just a bonus.
Read @PannySVHS post which pretty much sums it up.
The S1H is better than the sum of its own parts which are exceptional in their own right and better than any other S camera. So far...

I'd prefer more MP, and the tilt screen from the Z8 instead of the flip from the ZF. But I'm probably going to get this anyway. Hopefully they bring open gate and a new log profile too. 

It's easy to tell...
When you look in the mirror do you see a long majestic flowing magnificent beard?
If so, then you might be Ironfilm, or potentially a member of ZZ Top, but if not then it's ruled out definitively.

Something I’d welcome would be combined battery and SSD grips as in here is your basic body with 1 or 2 card slots and here’s your ‘pro’ version with twice the battery power and an SSD. 
Or for those that would prefer not to have a ‘larger’ grip, a non-battery, SSD grip that is more slimline.

OK, I’m going to revise my figure to somewhere between 1/4-1/2 

OK, I’m going to revise my figure to somewhere between 1/4-1/2 

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I thought it was a word you had made up but I Googled it.
I don’t think they can bungle the Z6iii though.
Not everyone will be happy and the reality of it when it’s revealed might not even be enough for me, but I suspect on their current form, Nikon will not enshittificate this.
 

If I could have my time over again and be a 20something, or a 30something, or even at a push, a 40something, this is something I could and would want to get into.
As a 50something, even a fairly youthful one, I cannot be arsed so remain ‘happily’ a 2/10 one. Possibly a 1/10.
Too little time left in the industry for it to have any real affect professionally now and time-wise, yes really do not want to get into 80 hour weeks as my ‘in season’ (Apr-Sep) weeks are already 80 hour weeks.
But then again if I could have my time over again, I would not choose the industry I am in 🤪

Always makes me laugh when I read that someone thinks a 700g mirrorless is heavy.
Heavy? What are you? A 5 year old girl?
Having said that, this 53 year old girl got pretty tired of his 2.8kg set up from last season so replaced it with something almost exactly 1kg lighter.
But then there is pure weight vs weight distribution and handling due to ergos and how you use these things…

Always makes me laugh when I read that someone thinks a 700g mirrorless is heavy.
Heavy? What are you? A 5 year old girl?
Having said that, this 53 year old girl got pretty tired of his 2.8kg set up from last season so replaced it with something almost exactly 1kg lighter.
But then there is pure weight vs weight distribution and handling due to ergos and how you use these things…

I'd just go with a used S1H which are fantastic value now.
Unless you absolutely must have exceptional forward tracking AF and/or full frame 50/60p, it's an exceptional piece of kit that is a joy to use with stellar output.

Being serious, it's mostly 'simply' a case of starting out as a 100% stills photographer who through a process of trial & error technique-wise plus balance of tools used, added X% of video per annum at the approx following rate:
Year 1 = + 10% (just static single camcorder on tripod ceremony & speeches)
Year 2 = + 20% (as above plus a tiny amount of handheld or other bits and bobs on a tripod)
Year 3 = + 35% (adding more elements and volume)
Year 4 = + 50%
Year 5 = + 75%
Year 6 = + 100%
Since that time, more refinement/evolution than revolution.
The principle skills are probably determination combined with the ability to multitask whilst being prepared for quite a few setbacks, especially financial ones as there is no official guide or handbook, just self-education/experimentation.
If anyone really wants to know the specifics, they can book and pay for a workshop. But it ain't cheap. Various competitors have been trying to weasel info for years, but I protect my niche like a cornered weasel myself 🤑😈

I’m going to politely disagree with you there.
For video, the S1H is not the greatest for tracking forward motion. Depends on the lens, depends on the aperture, depends on the settings. For everything else AF, I’d class it as good/good enough. Again, with the caveats above.
For stills/photo, zero complaints or issues. Shooting sports, well yes, there are better options but I shoot events, hybrid, 2 years with the S1H and it’s my favourite body for this that I have ever used. At no time have I ever considered the AF or said, “I wish it was better”. 
My only gripe is lenses. Or at least lack of what I ideally need. Yes there are lot’s of lens options for L Mount which if they fit someone’s needs is great. But sadly they don’t provide for mine.
EVA1, no experience and not my kind of camera for my needs so cannot comment.

I'd just go with a used S1H which are fantastic value now.
Unless you absolutely must have exceptional forward tracking AF and/or full frame 50/60p, it's an exceptional piece of kit that is a joy to use with stellar output.

I'd just go with a used S1H which are fantastic value now.
Unless you absolutely must have exceptional forward tracking AF and/or full frame 50/60p, it's an exceptional piece of kit that is a joy to use with stellar output.

Looks like a firmware upgrade and the final removal of the OLYMPUS brand name.
The latter doesn’t make any real difference, it’s just white lettering at the end of day, but the internal changes are not very impressive.
However, I do love this camera. I wish I could have kept it and made it work for me but the simple reality was my full frame Lumix was better for both video and stills.
But the size, build, ergos etc were spot on and paired with some of their fast PRO primes and lenses such as the 75mm f1.8, a really great compact system.
If I wasn’t shooting professionally, it would easily be my first pick. 
And of course it could (and is by some) used professionally, but I think for event work in lower light or after dark, it would be very hard to go to 4/3 after using FF for several years from an output POV.
Probably the most perfect camera physically I have had in my hands. Along with Canon’s R3.

Being serious, it's mostly 'simply' a case of starting out as a 100% stills photographer who through a process of trial & error technique-wise plus balance of tools used, added X% of video per annum at the approx following rate:
Year 1 = + 10% (just static single camcorder on tripod ceremony & speeches)
Year 2 = + 20% (as above plus a tiny amount of handheld or other bits and bobs on a tripod)
Year 3 = + 35% (adding more elements and volume)
Year 4 = + 50%
Year 5 = + 75%
Year 6 = + 100%
Since that time, more refinement/evolution than revolution.
The principle skills are probably determination combined with the ability to multitask whilst being prepared for quite a few setbacks, especially financial ones as there is no official guide or handbook, just self-education/experimentation.
If anyone really wants to know the specifics, they can book and pay for a workshop. But it ain't cheap. Various competitors have been trying to weasel info for years, but I protect my niche like a cornered weasel myself 🤑😈

Being serious, it's mostly 'simply' a case of starting out as a 100% stills photographer who through a process of trial & error technique-wise plus balance of tools used, added X% of video per annum at the approx following rate:
Year 1 = + 10% (just static single camcorder on tripod ceremony & speeches)
Year 2 = + 20% (as above plus a tiny amount of handheld or other bits and bobs on a tripod)
Year 3 = + 35% (adding more elements and volume)
Year 4 = + 50%
Year 5 = + 75%
Year 6 = + 100%
Since that time, more refinement/evolution than revolution.
The principle skills are probably determination combined with the ability to multitask whilst being prepared for quite a few setbacks, especially financial ones as there is no official guide or handbook, just self-education/experimentation.
If anyone really wants to know the specifics, they can book and pay for a workshop. But it ain't cheap. Various competitors have been trying to weasel info for years, but I protect my niche like a cornered weasel myself 🤑😈

I would guestimate, not less than 2000 and not more than 2500 dollars.
Everywhere else in the world, more. As per.
The strong rumour is it’s going up in size & build to between the Z6ii and Z8 so both of those factors will command a premium.
Obviously it has to go up in spec or folks will moan, if not have complete meltdowns.
It won’t have all the Z8 spec because it can’t and the biggest question (for me anyway) is whether it will have the old 24mp sensor, the 33mp from the Sony A7iv, or something else.
Personally I think they would sell more if it’s the 33, but… That could also help command more of a premium and push it towards $2500.
I’m not paying above 2.5k for one regardless of what it is or has as the current model has all I need for my intended purpose.
If it’s within the range above and in time, I’m going to give it a hard look at the very least in case there is something that either might cause me to rearrange my plans slightly or warrants spending what would then be an extra €1000+, but I doubt that will be the case.
Never say never, but I could be tempted and it’s not a stupid amount to spend compared with say a Z8 (which I am not massively keen on) or a Z9 which is a bit overkill, but I really like.

I'm starting from the other end! Video first and adding photos. I've 20 year experience on the video side but started experimenting with photos as well last year. Starting with low budget weddings (compared to my normal weddings) whilst I get to grip with how to do hybrid weddings as I explain to the couple that I'm developing this style of wedding and they are happy to get what they get! The video comes naturally but I need to work the photos!
The AF and punch in to focus on the S5mk2 has definitely made it easier.

Being serious, it's mostly 'simply' a case of starting out as a 100% stills photographer who through a process of trial & error technique-wise plus balance of tools used, added X% of video per annum at the approx following rate:
Year 1 = + 10% (just static single camcorder on tripod ceremony & speeches)
Year 2 = + 20% (as above plus a tiny amount of handheld or other bits and bobs on a tripod)
Year 3 = + 35% (adding more elements and volume)
Year 4 = + 50%
Year 5 = + 75%
Year 6 = + 100%
Since that time, more refinement/evolution than revolution.
The principle skills are probably determination combined with the ability to multitask whilst being prepared for quite a few setbacks, especially financial ones as there is no official guide or handbook, just self-education/experimentation.
If anyone really wants to know the specifics, they can book and pay for a workshop. But it ain't cheap. Various competitors have been trying to weasel info for years, but I protect my niche like a cornered weasel myself 🤑😈

Man, you really don't like the shutter in the S5ii! It doesn't bug me that much, but I have heard better.

I could go either way with these bodies…
It would be easy to say that for stills the S5ii full frame sensor is better and it almost certainly is in my opinion, but there is a strong counter with the G9ii despite having the same body, smaller and lighter lenses at equivalent focal lengths.
For event work, it’s a lot easier for me to say FF, but for most other stuff, I could be tempted with the 4/3 option.
Video and stills.
I presume the G9ii has the same shutter button feel and sound as the S5ii though and that for me has been the biggest and only real issue with the S5ii.
G9ii vs OM-1, I know where my money would go.

Maybe posting some example images might help?