@markr041 Do I understand you well and do you say here that the 14-42 X PZ OIS works with the BMPCC? and that the old version 14-45 OIS stabilization via the hardware switch does not? Can people confirm this?

From what I know the 14-140's stabilization works (thanks GMC), if this is the case also the 14-45's stabilization should actually work. If the 14-42 X PZ's stabilization would work this would be really great ..... but you write that you are fooled.... so it does not? Can people confirm this?

By the way, Andrew Reid reports that the old (4/3 not M4/3) Leica Lumix 14-50 2.8-3.5 stabilization works well: http://www.eoshd.com/content/11509/8-cinema-dng-shots-blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera-raw. I personally like this lens a lot.

@nomad can you maybe supply the link to your seller/the actual 5,6" monitor you bought, many of these Chinese products look very similar... however they are unfortunately often different under the hood.....

My monitor seems to be this one in metal case:

http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/2823/5.6-1280x800-on-camera-monitor-with-peaking-aka-h056/p1

Wow, I am very happy with the BMPCC so far - I did some tests against my GH2 (hacked) and the BMPCC has about 2.5 - 3 stops more in the highlights, and about 1 more in the darks (depending on the ISO of course as this is a dual gain sensor - if you shoot at 200 you do not see so much of a difference). Amazing what images you can pull off. Regarding IS, my 14-140 kit lens works (IS) and also focusing works OK (better than what Bloom has posted - maybe the new firmware had some improvements there). The thing which needs to be remembered, the IS becomes active only after record has started (to save battery) - it then needs another 2 -3 seconds until the image is stabilized.

Posted some photos of the TILTA rig and more thoughts into the TILTA professional rigs topic:

http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4384/tilta-professional-rigs-cages-ff#Item_17

** updated with unboxing and assembly video.

PS: A steady hand or a good rig helps immensely.

What did people do before IS was commercially available???

Used big cameras and rigs. It helps :-)

@trumpetman: I am one of those who was shocked by the shakiness, and not because I was unaware of the IS issue: I did not use the 14-42mm "kit" Lumix (which I know has no IS that works with the BMPCC). I used the 14-42 Vario X Lumix, which on the BM site (the FAQ's) listed this specific lens as having working IS. It is one of only two lenses listed with IS (the other is the 12-35mm f2.8) compatible with the BMPCC. I am aware of the rule about an OIS mechanical switch, and the Vario X 14-42 does not have one. I went by what BM said. I was fooled. It is more than annoying, as the clips are otherwise above my expectations in terms of quality. Seems that the 12-35mm f2.8 is the only one with working IS and no focus problem with the BMPCC. The 35-100mm f2.8 (with mechanical switch OIS) is reported to have focusing problems with the BMPCC.

I made this short with BMPCC+Oly 12-50. Not very hapy with the image, just acceptable for me. Please, wish me luck!

@vapourtrail

Good advice - use Tilta pro rigs topic in Gear for report. And add few photos :-)

Holiday RAW BMPCC Video, edited and graded in Resolve Lite, with sound:

108030p, ISO800, 180 shutter, Lumix 14-42mm IS lens.

Found a great monitor in 5.6" for the BMPCC which works well, it is on the deals here as "New, metal case, 5.6" monitor, 1280x800 resolution".

It's 227,- € new on Ebay here in Germany with very fast delivery and full accessories, but you should check the offers here first.

The Seetec 5.6" in plastic is lighter and a bit cheaper, but it doesn't work, it only accepts input signals in 50 or 60 Hz (progressive or interlaced), but not 23.98 to 30 Hz. So, it works fine with a GH2 or even a Red Scarlet, but not with the BMPCC.

Thanks @matt_gh2. This was shot in south of India and all prores. The RAW update only came out after I had already shot the footage. Have used the panasonic 12-35mm 2.8 for most of the shots and a voigtlander 25mm .95 for a few select shots.