I'm considering upgrading from a GH2, mainly due to the slightly better audio abilities of the GH4 (headphone jack, 3.5mm input). I shoot a tonne of interviews so it would come in handy. I've just got a few questions about the GH4 which I'm finding difficult to find answers on...

FYI: the audio devices I'll be using with the GH4 are the Rode Video Mic Pro or a Sennheiser wireless lapel mic (e3 kit).

1. Is it possible to adjust audio levels via a function button or some kind of PHYSICAL button on the camera?
2. If not, is the touch screen audio level adjustment actually useable during shooting or is it very fiddly?
3. Assuming I buy a GH4 that doesn't have the buzzing issue, is the audio quality acceptable?
4. Are there any random quirks to the audio of the GH4 I should know about?
5. Does the GH4 have any issues like the GH2 where the audio levels change slightly once the 'record' button is pressed?
6. How is the audio level meter? Is it accurate / helpful etc...?

I'd be keen to hear from anyone shooting and recording audio with the GH4 and get their feedback and opinions. It'd be great to ditch the Zoom H4n recorder that I use with the GH2.

Cheers!

Inspire One, BMCC 4K, H4N and GoPro's all got a work out.

https://www.youmagine.com/designs/handheld-sound-recorder-support

Shortly, I'm about to embark on a two up motorcycle journey from Jo'Burg to Swaziland and back. There are two panniers, each 31 litres for all our stuff. I hope to make two off, eight minute episodes about the trip and the places we visit.

I've allowed 10 litres of space, and here's a photo of all the kit, which actually is a bit off because I've realised the chargers are not shown.

Whats here is:

• 5D3 with recent Magic Lantern, 2 Off 64GB 1000x cards, 1 Off 32GB 1000x card, 1 Off 128GB 1066x card
• 24-70 f2.8 lens
• GoPro 4 Black with 4 off 32GB Class 10 cards
• H4N with 32GB Class 10 card
• HHG-01 Gimbal
• AS312 light
• Rode Lavalier Microphone
• Gorilla Pod
• Fishing pole, shorted to 2.7 metres modified with 1/4 inch thread to take a clamp for the gimbal for high shots
• Billingham 255 bag (just out of view)

I'm feeling that I'm going to be wishing I had the 70-200 Lens. I've made tests using the Gorilla pod as a shoulder rest, more practice needed.

I've been out a couple of times with just that lot in the bag, seems like I'll need to get creative!

Would Rode Reporter + H4N or H6 be a good combination?

Would the H4N suffice or would I get significantly better sound using the H6?

Would it be a professional audio quality or for what one has to go to reach ideal sound?

Or should I got for another portable audio recorder?

does anyone know the exact mm of the inner and outer diameter of the H4N´s DC plug? It´s no standard 5v plug as on USB hubs etc and I only have a ruler to measure it with...not very exact.

Thank you!