So far it looks like I'm going the route of the Inspire 1 v2 and the X5s, plus Panasonic Lumix 14-42 (may have range incorrect), plus appropriate balancing ring. Does anyone see any compatibility issues? I have the CrystalSky 7.x Ultra Go 4, which I believe is compatible with the Inspire controller. I am committed more to aerial photography rather than videography at this time, and wish I could see a collection of Zenmuse X5 captures before I spend about 3 grand. I'm talking about ones taken by members of this forum not necessarily the 'stock' DJI collection.

BTW, clicking the link to my replies does not bring me to my replay, but appears to just return me to Home Page. Is there some obscure setting I'm missing?

I don't believe the Inspire 1 will mount the X5S. You can use  the X3, Z3, X5, X5R and the Zenmuse XT.