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  • — Less cryptic video mode names (i.e. 1080p24, 720p30, 720p60, etc.)
    — User adjustable framing guides with factory presets at 2.35:1, 2.39:1, 1.85:1, and so on, with the “overscan” areas (optionally) slightly shaded.
    — Fix the ISO bug.

  • I think if they'll make the mobile app, it is good idea to move most expert settings to it.

    So, poor consumers won't be distracted.

    I have very big doubts that someone will make 422 color encoder especially for filmmakers.

  • Owner info on splash screen.

  • I don't think I saw this, but some sort of LOG S,C output capability.

    Also 422

    And work with an iPad APP that can control the camera and also be used as a touch screen follow focus.

    Proper timecode and jamability

  • Add "Ride of the Valkyries" to slide show music

    This can be done with patch, I think :-)

  • +1 Proper names on video modes: res+fps.

    Don't know if this is software related: to be able to change ISO during recording with wheel/rocker. Perhaps negative ISO (digital ND).

    Focus check during recording (now only possible before recording).

    +1 Magic lantern style HDR in 48-120 fps.

    +1 focus peaking.

    Smaller text/darker text in EVF to make it easier to see image/composition.

    One more movable vertical/horizontal line in custom grid.

    Set clipping limit on highlight indicator to 80 IRE, add similar low clipping zebras for 20 IRE (Shian zone system).

    Almost forgot! Add "Ride of the Valkyries" to slide show music ;)

  • Being able to turn off the flipping image on the LCD screen when you tilt up. Headphone jack. Using a Fn button for audio sensitivity. More Fn buttons with full range of options. 1080p60. Internal NDs. Larger LCD screen with peaking. Eye cup for EVF

  • Would monitoring 720p60 signals on a HDMI monitor be under firmware? If so PLEASE. This one is big.

  • Select ETC mode without stopping to record

  • Love this! In order of priority, my vote goes to (0) 60 fps; (1) >10 bit bit color; (2) HDR video; (3) 3D video; (4) MP4 container. Best, Kevin

  • +1 For:

    • Improved audio controls.
    • Removing timelapse exposure length limits for AP.
    • Focus-peaking.
    • HDR video.
    • Internal intervalometer.
    • Full metadata.
    • Software option to bypass internal pre-amp (using line-level) if possible.
    • Setting up the video menu more like @DisneyToy: pick a frame rate and pick a resolution.

    • Also, I would like to be able to switch in and out of EX Teleconverter mode without stopping the shot, if possible. Might be hard, but would be very useful.

    • And being able to specify shutter speed in degrees would be a helpful way to make the DisneyToy suggested settings even more useful. I really appreciated this when I shot with the Scarlet.

  • @kronstadt Wrong thread, software only changes.

  • What is very important to me:

    1) Would it be too much to ask for a mode that actually takes 24 RAW photos per second? As Silently as possible please...

    2) More dynamic range 12 or 13 stops

    3) Resolve the rolling shutter issue (yes, it is possible to do it on CMOS sensor)

    4) Option for 2.35:1 aspect ratio for video ... 2438 X 1080

    5) TRUE What You See Is What You Get 1080p picture in viewfinder

    What is not so important to me, but would be nice to have:

    • 96KHz 24bit audio

    • Audio Input Level control (kind of a mini-field mixer)

    • Headphone jack

    • On screen audio monitoring

    Also... bring back the production of LA7200 ... but with improvements and for GHx series. So that we can shoot true anamorphic.

  • Why not make the video resolution and FPS MENUS make sense. Select 1080p or 720p then either 24,30,50,60,100,120 (obviously limited by the resolution.)

    You know what would be really cool, and could possibly be done with an eyefi now. If you are doing a long timelapse. Be able to wifi at least the jpgs to a computer, and you can preview say the first 1/3 of the TL. If something looks screwy, you could start over. Better than waiting 5 hours to find you have garbage.

    Vitaliy, of the Panasonic m43 cameras, isn't this the longest amount of time between updates? It will be 2 years. Didn't they go from the GF2 to GF3 in like 6 months? I'm hoping this amount of time for their flagship camera would give the wonderful engineers plenty of time to implement their magic. We shall see:-)

  • 1) Ability to invert the EVF so we can shoot with camera upside down. It can already mirror.

    2) Ability to program a rack focus, to memorize A and B positions, then hit a soft key or allow remote shutter activation to trigger the rack immediately or after a time delay

    3) Ability to capture still images from a video stream at a programmable interval, e.g., every 10 seconds save one frame in full resolution while continuing to record video

    4) WFM and RGB + Luminance histograms

    5) Ability to view R, G, B and Luminance channels separately on EVF

    6) API for easier programming of functions, with loading of temporary and/or permanent settings via USB (for tethered control of nearly all functionality)

    7) Tethering with control of functionality and streaming of video output

    8) Selective cropping of different parts of sensor (i.e., to move the X,Y coordinates of EX mode)

    9) Deferred shooting, based on timer (i.e., start video at hh:mm:ss and run for nn minutes, then repeat daily)

    10) Store separate settings in different user profiles, so two different camera operators can "log in" to select their favorite settings

  • For me, I wouldn't mind an audio off. I don't shoot people talking. It does become a pain muting or deleting audio in a time line.

  • I'd also like to see the option to suppress audio altogether.

    Any reason to do it?

    It is very simple to do, really. I did it with patches. But I do not see the point.

  • I'd like to see a real Variable Frame Rate codec. One that only encodes 5fps if the shutter speed is 1/5s.

    I'd also like to see the option to suppress audio altogether.

  • -software stabilizer (at least in etc mode) for manual lenses

    -4:3 recording option for cheaper anamorphics

    -Hdr (similar to magic lantern)

    -focus peaking

    • 3D video, say by storing the LH & RH in alternate frames of 1080p60 format, so each side has effectively 1080p30. This feature will help Panasonic get rid of the heavily discounted 3D lens currently in the market place that obviously nobody wants.
  • I'd like to see the ability to use the whole of the multiaspect sensor as a frame for both video and photos, as well as other ETC modes that for a other common lens like 1" and 2/3"

    Ability to set minimum shutter speed for Auto ISO.

    Able to disable the shutter button for stopping/starting of recording in video mode, only allow it for autofocus.

  • -pixel in pixel full HD resolution, so 4k scanning for 1080p output, on live HDMI of course :-)

    -dynamic range ... native HDRx

  • full metadata screen would be great. If the other specs come close to what the rumors report it'll still exceed my expectations. App to set processing parameters for color profiles would be sweet.

  • Colourbars for LCD calibration would be nice

  • +1 for focus peaking!