VaricamLT: Control panel must be plugged in and mounted every time during the VC-LT shoot?

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I've been using the VC HS & 35 for couple of years now. They're great but there are times when I need a smaller form factor cam and near identical features to the VC-35 & HS to cover certain type of scenes and situations. The VC-HS & VC-35 has the control panel on the side of the camera always mounted but at the cost of being heavier and longer. But I can also access to the control panel on the view finder by holding down the menu button for few seconds and change the settings on the rotary dial on the VF. Basic settings like shutter, gain, etc.. are all there. The VC-LT looks like it has a detachable and mountable control panel. The question is can I use the VC-LT without the control panel connected to further reduce the form factor and added setup time?
 
Got it. Not too comfortable having to constantly plug in the cable and removing for the control panel. Over time the cable or connector will go bad. On a side note, it appears to me that the S1H has lots of similar functionality found on the Varicam product. Would it be accurate to assume the following: VC-35, VC-HS, VC-LT, EVA-1, S1H are the current selection of Cinema style cameras w/ unified V-LOG mode?

On international locations, I can't afford to be bringing too much gear. The VC-35 or HS is my primary. I don't see the VC-LT being that significantly smaller. It's small but not that small when all the accessories are added, especially having to mount the control panel. Then looked at the EVA1.. It's is tempting but just not small enough for certain places. Then come the S1H. This looks like an ideal super small form factor camera for many shooting places where the big VC-35 form factor is not doable. Looking at the S1H, it has lots of functionality features found on the VC-35 series.
 
lonewolf2koc@hotmail.com said:
Got it. Not too comfortable having to constantly plug in the cable and removing for the control panel. Over time the cable or connector will go bad. On a side note, it appears to me that the S1H has lots of similar functionality found on the Varicam product. Would it be accurate to assume the following: VC-35, VC-HS, VC-LT, EVA-1, S1H are the current selection of Cinema style cameras w/ unified V-LOG mode?

On international locations, I can't afford to be bringing too much gear. The VC-35 or HS is my primary. I don't see the VC-LT being that significantly smaller. It's small but not that small when all the accessories are added, especially having to mount the control panel. Then looked at the EVA1.. It's is tempting but just not small enough for certain places. Then come the S1H. This looks like an ideal super small form factor camera for many shooting places where the big VC-35 form factor is not doable. Looking at the S1H, it has lots of functionality features found on the VC-35 series.
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I don’t know that I fully agree with your assessments of the VariCam LT and the EVA1. For one thing the battery usage is quite different between the cameras, as V35/VHS draw nearly twice that of VLT, and that’s more than double EVA1. All those bricks can be something to transport too. But in the end it is about how you will be using the cameras and what works for your style. You are correct about the list of cameras with full V-Log/V-Gamut capability. I suggest you test and if that’s what works best for you then go for it.
 
I figured how to transport 6 Core SWX 98 Slim & four 190 Prime on my body to satisfy the VC35 large power requirements. The VC35/HS feels like a main camera that you can count on. That's shooting w/ confidence but at the expense being heavy and large form factor. I'm narrowing down to a EVA1 or S1 for a mini companion to the VC35/HS series. LT & EVA are nice but it's too noticeable and attention getting at certain places. Once the Lumix Pro 24-70mm/2.8 lens is released for the S1H, I'll likely go with the S1H for a roaming B-cam to intercut with the main VC35/HS. The small form factor will allow to get shots that not possible with the bigger form factor cams.
 
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