@DailyFilmFixm, I am only two weeks in owning a BMCC, had limited use, just some basic indoor tests and configuring the rig, while I finish editing working. What I did find was while shooting a shot with a particular foreground object in focus, at an angle where the background window screen was also in focus at one point, the cross hatched pattern of the semi-translucent screen completely messed up the shot with moire patterns, and I was using very old soft lenses. I can see why some people simply can't use the BMCC camera on certain paid gigs, just in case shots were spoiled, not picked up on set and deliver files to producer that simply are problematic or difficult to fix in post. That said, there are instances where the resolution and detail that the BMCC can achieve, partly due to not having an OLPF, is simply remarkable. In staying on topic, I am leading this to say that it will be interesting to see how the GH4 compares to previous models in the world of moire. DailyFilmFix, good to know you're already on top of moire in clothing at your auditions shoots, just have to be aware of the surrounds, as you do. If I had a choice, I would sacrifice some sharpness and have a BMCC with OLPF at point of sale, if the choice was available or if the camera had to be one or the other. I can't wait to see the GH4 moire test results.

@whiterabbit Thanks for the info. We'd advise subjects to wear solids to combat moire. I'm currently following that rule with the GH3, but with Citizen, I forgot it on one interview. But your comment about the global shutter on the BMPC is revealing. I will be looking into that...

@DailyFilmFix, the BMPC (BM4K) likely has interest for many shooting greenscreen because of it's global shutter. Tracking and compositing footage sourced from cameras with rolling shutter can be problematic for post, global shutter will be an advantage, and compositing from 4K source will also be helpful, yet require more hardware resources in post.

If you do decide to purchase a BMCC, remember that it does suffer from moire in some instances, and your wife is probably not going to be able to control all the talent's clothing attending auditions. The good news is Kholi has been testing an OLPF for BMCC EF camera, hopefully this will soon be finalised and released commercially, then for the MFT mount BMCC. As for the BMCC, if you're strictly intending to use it for ProRes recording, you may consider selling the license/USB key in Resolve to recover some of the camera purchase price. That is, if you're not a keen colourist or have comfort grading in your NLE using standard tools or other tools like Colorista II or the like with ProRes HQ files. GH4K is also interesting, and looking forward to see what the folks here come up with after some hands on and post.

@Trackzillas...I'm not sure if I agree with this (fully)

... enabling 4K 10bit 422 via Micro HDMI port will make decrease YAGH sells by 95% guaranteed, that's their only selling point for really selling the YAGH..

I think its real selling point is the XLR feature and basic "pro" connections for the Professional users. This is what people were asking them for. It turns this hybrid into a real professional tool. I also don't believe the hype some people are suggesting about the "brick" being $2,000+. That does not make any sense. Several hundred dollars maybe. I could be wrong but I hope Panasonic doesn't shoot themselves in the foot with this. If they keep it reasonably priced then more people would spring for this add on.

Oh yeah,... Kholi's video on the BMPC made me pause big time. I was so set on the idea of this GH4K (still am)...but...RAW...4K....God help me.

Guys, let us not speculate on the prices, let's talk about features, bitrates, ergonomy, codecs, design etc, cause there are very good ideas and oppinions around. Don't make this carefully moderated community look like a rumor driven bunch of morons, please.

@endotoxic

And to think that there are almost as many Olympus lenses that it can use as well. Not to mention legacy 4/3s lenses and then all of the MF lenses. M4/3s is alive and kicking.

Lumix lineup of lenses is pretty high, for such a young brand, GH4 will have no problems on focal lenght when using original lens.

Hi all, I think I know the answer to this, but if I want to shoot with the GH4 and just use the highest 1080p mode (200 Mbps)...Can I use my old SD cards?

I know Panasonic and Sandisk are releasing ultra high speed SD cards in time for the GH4, but I wasn't sure if that was only for 4K footage.

Anyways I have a bunch of SanDisk Extreme 32 GB 45MB/s and a 95 MB/s or two. Was wondering if they would all be useless inside a GH4.

There is NO WAY it's going to be $2199 for both. Just look at the general price range of OEM XLR and SDI accessories. The Sony XLR thing for the A7 or a99 is $800, and it only does sound! $2199 does seem a smidge high but I just don't see how it could be less than $1500.

If $2,199 is for both camera and brick (with lower street pricing), then I definitely will be one happy camper. That would very much help Panasonic's sales figures too. Almost $4,000 for both would be a deal breaker for many.

I guess we'll know for certain pretty soon.

That's great news as the EVF was one of the biggest letdowns of the GH3.

If you ask me, this guys need to recall GH3s and replace optics. As it seems like design issue.

Slow clap for Vitaliy's takedown of whiners. This camera looks AMAZING.

To answer Kholi, I'd say anything up to $2,500 body only would get a preorder from me right now, so $1,700 sound great.