Linear response of the focusing ring, assignable function to it (such as iris or iso)

Even though this is Panasonic's flagship, keep in mind that we are still talking low cost, average customer camera here.

This is why best bet will be to have separeate application that will be able to do expert settings.

Higher HBR bitrates, no iso bug, no lcd gamma changes, better low light performance.

@mozes

Sane suggestions :-)

Setting highlight clipping to 80 or zebras if added.

Being able to assign all Fn buttons to any function - for instance toggle on/off focus assist, toggle on/off highlight function, toggle on/off histogram (or any new assistants. In case they add focus peaking or WFM to camera.) The current mode for focus assist bugs me so bad I just turned it off. If it could be toggled on and off like on other cams instead of just popping up while using the focus ring on a Panny lens, and the waiting for it to disappear, that would be great.

Spot meter sample area overlay so you can visually see the boundary where the in-cam meter is reading. (also toggle on/off with Fn button)

Toggle off EV meter and use %IRE readout like with HVX200 when using spot meter would be much more helpful.

Ability to store custom settings so not limited to 24H and 24L but also 24C1 24C2 24C3 so you can have multiple data rate patches for multiple uses - use the extreme Bit Rate patches when needed, but the ability to switch to a spanning lower setting without having to apply new patch.

I foresee very little change. Just proper 25p/30p/60p at 1080 would be suffice.

The ability to use the focus ring on lens for something other than focus

@mpgxsvcd Darn, that pretty much kills any chance of there being global shutter then

Fix the goddam aperture adjustment time when zooming on m43 lenses!

Display: Addition of the following as both a convenience and as “Branding”

• In the “Version Display” add “VK 3.7.XXX” and a very brief description of the patch used (if any), say up to 5 character or digits

• In the Movie Mode, add data rates info to the resolution and frame info. For example: “1080p60/150” the 150 being the data rate at 150 mbps

As “Branding” – The VK Hackware offers tremendous values to the G series cameras, and as such it deserves to be proudly displayed as a trade mark. Remember in the analog world of the past, the “Dolby” trademark was everywhere. The VK Hackware deserves the same respect (and IMO license fees)

As convenience - I have a GH2, GF2 and GF3, and after a while I totally forget what hackware and data rate I have in each of them (each is different). This display is highly welcome for old folks like me

-Flash-sync shutter speed from 160 at least till 500-600 (1000 would be def better). -9fps stills. -intervalometer for selectable fps in video mode. (already mentioned) -Internal stabilizer for manual lenses.
-motion detection trigger selectable for stills (1-9fps) and video of course with selectable framerate 2-120fps.(kinda hardware stuff). - tablet apps. (already mentioned)

Some kind of HDMI secure locking solution, either as an accessory or implemented into the design. Also an A - B focus pull solution like the Sony Z1 had would be cool.