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I shoot on Sigma FP L, pretty much the smallest full frame cinema camera existing, the autofocus on that thing is non existent, but it has electronic contacts for modern lenses, unlike this GoPro, I just don't know how your friend is going to use this thing.

The Sigma FP and FP L are both smaller than the S9, but they have some quirks. No IBIS is a big one. Bad autofocus is another. I love my FP L, but it’s a very “special” little camera. Everyone saying there are no other options, need to google.

the a7cr is the direct higher end version of the a7cii, buy for most people the sensor is probably overkill and the rest is the same. so for you a7cii might just be the best option. the canon r8 is cheaper, slightly lighter and arguably more ergonomic, they are pretty similar but the a7cii has ibis

The absolute smallest would be the Sigma fp and an adapter. Everything would be manual though, and it's ridiculously unergonomic for this kind of use.

Not a lumix body but the Sigma FP and Sigma FPL are l-mount and smaller. They have a lot of drawbacks but yeah just putting it on your radar if you didn’t already know about them!

Leicas are insanely expensive. But your assertion that the EV1 offers "something that you can get from almost every camera company out there" is simply untrue. I think there are only three compact 60MP cameras with interchangeable lenses available. - Sigma fpL. I owned this camera. I loved the size.

I wish they’d make an update GXR! Would be amazing to use a sensor on par with the one in GR IV with M-mount lenses in that compact format. I’ve been sort of doing that with a Sigma fp L, but it’s a bit big/heavy still and not really a compact tbh

I spent decades in Darkrooms, never again! Digital can do anything Film can, and better. Especially low light captures. Now, retired I have go through all my bins of slides and negatives … ugh. Sure, I loved my Nikons and Nikkors! Nikon fell behind and a lot of us switched to Canon. Digital … I like

A second body is a good idea or at least it’s what I do because I don’t like to change lenses. But if you’re concerned about size and weight, what about keeping your Q2 and add a Sigma Fp with a 45mm lens?

No, you don't need to spend big money on a camera. The reason cine cameras like ARRIs cost tens of thousands of dollars: Niche market They are a small portion of the budget of a big Hollywood film. They are usually rented, often the studio/production company renting out to themselves (tax write-off,