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The lens to look at now is the new Sirui Cinema primes....t1.2!!!! Absolutely beautiful with no focus breathing either...and for the same price as these!! After viewing this video, I realized I never showed the front of the lens....I was like "what?"!! LOL!!!

@@Csnumber1 You're right, Sirui lenses are fantastic. Thanks, I'll take a look at them again. Best Wishes to you.

So, for me, this has been a life saver, because I never have to wonder if the Camera is recording... or not!! It's always on and cannot be disabled, not sure why you'd want it to be. However, by holding down the display button, you can totally turn the LCD screen off.

@@Csnumber1 - Figured out the problem, the STBY status only persists (on the external outputs) when you plug a Blackmagic Video Assist into the LS300's HDMI output. With either an Atomos Ninja V or nothing plugged into HDMI, you get a clean video-only output. I guess JVC's collaboration with Atomos had some teeth...

If it’s an MFT Mount, you should be able to. Just watch for vignetting.

Well you would be lucky to find one (used) as they have been discontinued as of a year or so ago. No camera with this feature set would ask less than $3000 so you can forget that. Your best bet in that price range would be offerings from BlackMagic Design. I just purchased a second one from one of the very few vendors that still had them, for $2600, still a bargain for the image out of the camera and its vast feature set. Amazon is the only place where I have seen you can still purchase this camera, but for the full original price of $4395, which begins to approach the price of a Canon C70 for about a thousand dollars more. But the caveat there is, "do you have any Canon Mirrorless Lenses?" I don't!! And if you want tot use your existing Canon Glass you'll need to fork over another $600 for the Speed Adapter. So even at the full asking price, the JVC still represents a full package "one stop shop" ready to shoot 4k Cinema Capable Camera. With full XLR's and a top handle. And quite frankly the LCD Screen is very capable of monitoring an accurate capture. And while some still want to talk about 8bit vs.10-12 Bit, only if you are doing some high end effects is it really a necessity...at least for me its not. And as I said, the 8bit gives a more filmic look. And lastly, again going back to lenses, I have Olympus, Meike and Canon glass...all of which I can mount to this Camera. That in itself makes this Camera worth its weight in salt!

@@Csnumber1 In 2023/2024, one can get this camera used for under $1,200 now, such as at MPB. 👍🏾👍🏾

Thank you!! But isn't that the million dollar question? What is a Cinema Camera? Isn't a Camcorder a Camera? Ok so thats out of the way because it is. So first I will let you tell me what you think a Cinema Camera is...and please don't say its one that doesn't have this form factor. DSLR's shoot Cinema Quality Footage and many are considered just that..Cinema Cameras, eventhough they may not be 'officially' called one. So I will what for your answer then hit you back ok??

@@Csnumber1 😅He chickened out because he knows you are right. This is 100% a cinema camera when used in the hands of a professional for this purpose, or an amateur who knows what he/she is doing, and I've seen some amazing cinematic short films that were shot using this camera. Thanks for the excellent review! 👍🏾👍🏾

A Camcorder can be Cinema by specs. Is the specs in a cam that makes it cinema irrespective of its form factor. That is why your tiny OG BMPCC was called cinema in-spite of its tiny pocket-size. Please, know before you talk.

Yes that Camera was seriously a few years earlier than it should have been released. Of course the craze for a DSLR body for a Cinema Camera could have changed it ever happening had it been later, but I am glad I was able to get my hands on one...and a later version at that with the upgraded screen and Software Version. I do believe that a Company like Black Magic may look at that combination as it proves to be the most versatile and economic Mount to Sensor combination. Thanks for the compliment...the LOG footage out of this camera is really easy to get a very cinematic look. A slight pull down on the blacks, a saturation boost and depending on the lighting, a slight adjustment in exposure. I usually save a preset in FCPX and oftentimes it just a one click adjustment!!!

It does with an external recorder.

That’s a double edged question. So yes and no, would be the answer. The reality is this Camera absolutely shines when shooting in J-Log regarding the actual footage. The “709” is horrid, and the Cinema setting is a bit better, but fickle to grade. The J-Log is simply beautiful. But you do lose most of your auto-functionality. It also only shoots in 8 Bit, but again even so, in LOG the footage is great. The shooters and that will get the most out of this Camera are those who take the time to use it and learn how to tweak and mate it with the right lenses. As far as form factor I much prefer this “style” over the Canon Cinema and Black Magic style... and as much as the new C70 looks like a nice package, I really don’t like it’s form. I can’t imagine JVC discontinuing what is just a few improvements from being a “standard” setter! And yes the streaming functionality is another plus that cannot be ignored during these very trying times. Cheers!!

Yes

i've seen people apply gear rings to lenses, and use a follow focus motor. there are a few MFT lenses that are internal zoom, not trumpet. And with a speedbooster, you can mount full frame and apc lenses from Canon, Nikon etc. another possible lens is an olympus 12-50 motorized zoom, its got good optics, sharp, inexpensive. I use vintage Nikon glass on my Gh5 w/ speedbooster. great look.

Look for the Panasonic one!! It’s supposed to be quite good.

Power zoom MFT lenses that don't change length when zooming or focusing: Olympus 12-50mm Panasonic 45-175mm

Thanks I am glad you enjoyed the review. I just checked and the price form B&H is still listed at $1995! I had one in my possession for a while and fell in love with it. So I purchased one used from B&H for $1695. They only had two and the other had a spot on the sensor. The one I received didn't have a scratch on it and so far is performing flawlessly. Do any of your lenses you mentioned have auto functionality? I shoot primarily in J-Log which really is where this camera shines in my opinion. Needing only a few small tweaks in the color inspector in FCPX, I have saved a preset so for most instances it s a one-click adjustment!

I have my eyes on the 12-40 Olym' 2.8. Looks like a great all around lens. Let me know how the auto focus and face detection works with your lenses.

@@Csnumber1 Thank you for your quick response. I just checked and discovered that the price at B&H for LS300 has reversed back to $1995. It was $2695 yesterday. The AF on my both prime and zoom lenses work well but very very slow comparing the same lens on mFT bodies. I most likely will just use MF when I shoot videos. I have not tried J-Log yet. Planned to learn how to use it. On Saturday, I planned to shoot a piano recital for my son, this would be the last recital before he goes to college in the fall - it was the main reason why I bought this camera, so I could use two external Audio-Technica microphones via XLR for better audio - I was unhappy with the audio quality from those internal built-in microphones.

@@Csnumber1 I sold my 12-40 F2.9 after I bought my 12-100 F4.0 which has a better reach and it is even sharper than 12-40 F2.8. For larger aperture, I used my F1.2 primes. All my mFT lenses on my mFT bodies (PEN-F and E-M1.2) are very fast.

I just got one too! Do you have any links for the lenses that do fully cover the super 35 sensor?