5Dii is strong, no doubt. But it still doesn't have 24P (and my guess is that if it does it will be wrapped in 60i due to the 60hz timing of the sensor). It will never have 60P. It doesn't have an flip out LCD. It will always have jello, and it costs close to $3000 (after taxes). The GH1 had a chance to best it, but the Panny dropped the ball on that big time with their crap codec. So now I wait for the 'next' cam (60D? D400?) until we get a combo of 24P, minimal jello, manual controls, and a lower price. Someone will do it, and at the rate things are developing I don't think I'll have too wait long.
Yeah, I agree. My thread title is misleading. I meant the best reason to get it over all other reasons on this specific camera would be the stills. Not over any other camera.
I still think the GH-1 is the most versatile well rounded camera. It's image doesn't quite get to MKii but its not too far off either. Just some tweaking, that's all.
If you can wait, I'd say go for it. I'm pretty happy with my two decisions and await to see some more stuff.