Man, you guys are killing me! I'm sitting here on Christmas day sipping a beer whishing I was able to play with such amazing gear as well. I was at work the other day and someone came in with an H4D-50. I asked them what they shoot with it. I'll just say that this person described a "take an M16 machine gun to a fist fight" scenario. For a while I begrudged them for owning it but then I relaxed - if it makes them happy or they enjoy using it, good on them! One day I hope to have one of these systems to work with too. I know from a few days with the S2 that it's IQ is exactly what I'm looking for. I felt the bottom of the grip was a bit big for my hands, but that was my only only real complaint. Beautiful camera and beautiful files. I'm sure the H4D series is great too. I hope this coming year I might be able to make the step the the H4D-31 or similar priced system. I hope you come to some clear decisions soon and put the chosen beast to work. Good luck and merry Christmas!