After such a small time in the world of Videography, I am already aware of the draw of Black Magic or similar.

Contradictorily, my real needs are regresssing to 1080p as my primary work flow setting, not yet needing 4k* for any job and enjoying the many cool features 1080 offers, like time lapse, super slow-mo, live cropping, I am loving the 1080 world.

The G9 can stream, shoot 4K 10 bit 422 in camera for 10 mins or continuously with a Ninja V upgrade and in Vlog-L, with an even cheaper upgrade, so a decent upgrade path can come from the kit I have.

So why would I need an even more powerful camera without any of the current benefits I enjoy like stabilisers and easy to use form factor?

Mainly for the benefits of RAW shooting, or just better LOG formats. This is a new horizon for me, discovering the benefits and power of grading.

The GH6 appeals also, as does the GH5s, using the same sensor as the BM 4k, but at less than $2000au the Black Magic Studio Plus or Pocket Cinema 4k models seems too cheap and too versatile.

The Studio in particular, with a full control panel option, still coming in under the price of the GH’s seems to be the one, and the existing cameras (EM1x, OSMO and G9) are then still useful for hand held and B camera roles.

Of course, I could just get another G9 on sale. Still a massive bargain of a camera for video or stills shooting.

*The EM1x may be shot in C4k for better capture, but down sized at output.