I've had mine for a little over a year. Great camera. I use it for run n gun travel videos. Stabilization is perfect. I shoot everything exclusively handheld, I don't carry any stabilizers or a tripod with me. I combined my S5IIx into a rig with Blackmagic VideoAssist and SmallRig V-mount batteries. BRAW is wonderful to work with in DaVinci.
I also like to shoot exclusively handheld with it, even though I still have my crane 4 combo leftover from my old BMPCC 6k setup… I find myself unrigging it all the time just to use it regular lol I have the video assist 7” HDR 12g , smallrig vmount battery plate, side handle and top handle and find it’s amazing when shooting raw but since I’m always unrigging it I got 2 512gb v30 cards for 15 bucks and have started shooting in the long gop codec to keep it even more incognito
Ooooof, that sounds like an amazing set up! I still haven’t been able to get my hands on the monitor to shoot BRAW but I’ve graded b raw from the black magic and it’s so so so good
finally someone who mentions the negative points, that's useful, I already knew that the camera was the best value for money, but I did see a few points sometime that you mentioned!
Thanks for the shout out, I noticed some moire on some shoots I did recently too. A screen door, pillow and a shirt. Not the worst Moire I've ever seen but still. No camera is perfect
Got my S5II a few days ago and absolutely love it! I agree, the AF was not that great back then when I was using G9 for wildlife. I'm rather a photographer than a videgrapher but currently coming from Fuji and Nikon, Lumix has so much value. Good old high res photo stacked now possible handheld, superb. Definitely getting S5IIx as my second body to use all of the CF Express cards I got left after leaving Fuji.
I love this camera so much man, i'm not even shooting in Vlog yet and the colours are amazing - M1 Macbook Air, nearly maxed out SSD can't hack Da Vinci...
Love my S5II, I also love and continue to own my S5. The GH5, S5 cameras both helped me to perfect manual focus pulls, now I can rock Cine an Anamorphic lenses so easily. Yes, the PDAF is absolutely fantastic, especially post v 3.0 firmware, but most of my professional lenses are MF.
I’ve always joked around that the GH5 is manual focus boot camp haha. But thanks to that running cine glass and anamorphic is a breeze like you said! I just invested in my first set of cine lenses and pulling focus still feels great especially cause lumix has so many great focus tools in these bodies. We are spoiled hahaha
I've stayed with the S1 so far.. love the idea of the S5IIX but I would really wait for Lumix to bring out a model with 4K 120P without crop before upgrading. The features on the S5 II X are, of course, incredible. And if I didn't have the S1 it would have been the easy choice. But for now... I'll wait
@@cesarlorca_ I somehow doubt about the Internal ND unless it's an electronic one of some kind, just because a physical ND would bump into the sensor with the IBIS. Possibly in a cinema size camera though
It was pretty damn fast - four and a half minutes, but thanks for your opinion! And now we're waiting for May 23 for compact Lumix camera for travel photo/video and social media content! Thx again
Hi, Do you have experience with bad internal audio performance quality on S5IIX ? ... Even when it is set to Low gain and -12 Db , it is very easy to overcrack audio. Especially at events and concerts where people yell/scream. Looks like Sound Limiter does not work as good as in S1H .... I am extremely disappointed with this. I need internal sound recording from 360 degree around me when i am using gimbal or run and gun camera. Never had this problem with G7, G90, GH4, GH5 or S1H.... It is just so easy to burn/overcrack audio on the S5IIX :/
I cant find one video on youtube about S5IIx live straming capability on the ease of setup, wired ethernet throught usb adapter, bit rate, color depth etc.
what about the hdmi latency. i am sure you use a external monitro right? because lumix latency was also huge compared to sony or BM. what do you think about that? second doy ou turn the ibis off when shooting sport content for the more shaky look?
I exclusively shoot with a monitor on top for the false color but honestly the latency has never been an issue when I’m shooting I did find a trick online that if you turn off the audio going into the monitor it reduces the latency a bit And I do! I have ibis on my custom settings so I turn it off and on depending on what’s going on to fit the shoot!
@@cesarlorca_ Haha. Mine arrived 2 weeks ago 🤣 Already loving it coming from S5. The 6K open gate hits different. The new high setting IBIS is crazy good too.
It’s wild right?! Something about that open gate I just 👌 And man, If lumix does something right it’s IBIS hahah I don’t know what they put in there but damn does it work 😂
@@cesarlorca_ Hey. What do you prefer more - Canon FD vintage or modern Lumix 50mm 1.8. Is there is a big difference in vintage look after aplying dehancer to the footage?
Considering switching from canon for this little best. How is the 60fps crop, that’s the only thing holding me back! Can you shoot 24fps in super 35 mode? The crop doesn’t bother me, it’s the changing framing when switching back and forth between normal and slow motion.
Love the video! Ik you've used Blackmagic Cameras too, do you miss BRAW when it comes to grading? or would you say what this camera gives out is enough?
My edits tend to be more on the quick side so it’s usually not noticeable but if you’re pixel peeping you’ll see the rolling shutter. So the answer is… I just deal with it 🥲 hahaha
@@cesarlorca_ I also have the R5 which I personally think has the best AF. This is about 85 percent to that maybe more. I even think it’s better than Sony and I’ll tell you why the Sony seems a little bit more sticky but many times you get the eyelashes or the eyebrow with the Lumix you always get right in the middle of the eyeball. 👁️ It’s just a little slower than the R5. Also this is after the latest firmware before wasn’t as good as this.
That’s crazy to hear because both canon and Sony have been known for their autofocus I think we are definitely going to see LUMIX making larger strides! Did you see that they just signed to have ARRI Log in their cameras ?!
@@cesarlorca_ I do have 1 question. How do you expose VLOG? do you expose to your face using luminance spot meter or just the entire image 1 stop over?
@@d2kinu874 I always use false color on my external monitor! But when I don’t have it I usually go a half stop over but I think you could get away with 1 stop over just make sure you don’t clip your highlights!
I hear you on that! The 20-60 isn’t my favorite either. A sigma 35 on this is so good 🥵 I’m not gonna lie Dehancer isn’t cheap man so try the two week trial first!
@@cesarlorca_ Got it. Quick another question. Do you find 24-28mm range ofter used in your work? I am choosing right now between sigma 24-70 and 28-70. Not sure that 4mm wide range is worth of extra 400gramm. But maybe in full camera setup heavy lens is actually usefull in terms of balancing the V-mount and ohter stuff?
I do find myself using 24 pretty often for wides since it’s my widest focal length I personally I love the look of it! It’s now crazy wide like a 20 and it’s a nice sweet spot The extra weight will definitely help balance but just make sure it’s something you’re comfortable with!
I have a problem when I shoot in S&Q. So when I turn on the rec button it will record after 1 or 2 sec can I know what is the problem plz help me with this
Watch out your eq move mate, if you want to boost the hell out of the highs put a de esser after at least, try buying monitoring headphones it will be the best investement for the money/ratio youll make
@@cesarlorca_ Buy beyerdynamics 770 (better for recording or noisy environnement) or 990 (open back better for mixing but you can ear noise around you) youll have better audio everytime, Its like color grading with a bad monitor.
@@cesarlorca_ Cheap Tier : ATH-M20x Radio Tier : beyerdynamics DT770 Pro Closedback / DT990 pro Open backj Pro Tier : Any Audeeze Studio headpones Closed back for noisy environnement, Open back for better monitoring but let outside sound pass through
It’s the dancing kind of texture on repeating patterns! I think the compression of the video made it look minimal in my example but it’s definitely there
I came from the background of iphone and i already use this camera indoor only, but when i tried to use it outside, the stability was not like the iphone and the colors are close ! I what lut do you recommend?
Great video. Once in s35 mode 4k50 the rolling shutter becomes so much less. So even for sports handheld you can use this camera. you just need a wide s35 lens like the sigma 10-18, and use your FF lenses cropped in after that (24mm turning into a 35) … Your images look amazing. Great contrast and colors, I love how you aim for radical shots. You edit on resolve ? Never been tempted to shoot braw? Would love to hear about your lens selection too
That’s great to know! I’m going to test it out and see! And I can’t get myself to get another lens but honestly it might not hurt if it reduces rolling shutting shooting s35 Thanks for all the love! I do edit in resolve and I am tempted but I can’t get myself to get the black magic monitor 😭 I shoot the majority of my work with the LUMIX 24-70, sigma 35mm 1.4 and recently the DZO 35!
Short, packed with information, super high quality - great review!
I've had mine for a little over a year. Great camera. I use it for run n gun travel videos. Stabilization is perfect. I shoot everything exclusively handheld, I don't carry any stabilizers or a tripod with me. I combined my S5IIx into a rig with Blackmagic VideoAssist and SmallRig V-mount batteries. BRAW is wonderful to work with in DaVinci.
I also like to shoot exclusively handheld with it, even though I still have my crane 4 combo leftover from my old BMPCC 6k setup… I find myself unrigging it all the time just to use it regular lol
I have the video assist 7” HDR 12g , smallrig vmount battery plate, side handle and top handle and find it’s amazing when shooting raw but since I’m always unrigging it I got 2 512gb v30 cards for 15 bucks and have started shooting in the long gop codec to keep it even more incognito
Ooooof, that sounds like an amazing set up! I still haven’t been able to get my hands on the monitor to shoot BRAW but I’ve graded b raw from the black magic and it’s so so so good
Love to see we got team hand held here!!
During NAB I got s5iix and 35,50,85mm f/1.8 for ~2500 with tax. So psyched to have such a capable tool
Man, what a STEAL!!!!
Wow, congrats on a deal man!
Man chose to speak fast and deliver all the informations in 5 minutes. Instant subscribe
Thanks! I like to make my videos as concise as possible haha
finally someone who mentions the negative points, that's useful, I already knew that the camera was the best value for money, but I did see a few points sometime that you mentioned!
Gotta keep it honest! Nothing is perfect bro 🏄♂️
I have a S5IIx from last December (6 months now) and I´m extremelly happy with it. For video and photo too.
So happy to hear that! It’s all around a great camera
I love my LUMIX S5ii. Even though I never used the autofocus until now.
I’ve been using it a ton cause we actually have it now hahah my gh5 was my manual focus boot camp 🤣
i owned the s5 ii and s5 ii x, they are a very great tool for a one man band production
Most definitely! It’s so easy to rig too without it getting too heavy
@@cesarlorca_ i wish lumix release more lenses option like sony, because getting the s pro lenses are pain in the wallet
Man i'm so happy i found your channel, you really push the S5 IIX to it's limits and i want to really use mine to it's potential.
Gotta push these camera to see what they are capable of! I appreciate you watching this!!
@@cesarlorca_ That's exactly what i'm tryiing to do with my S5IIX i need your teachings sensei lol
I love it. I use it for last December. The AF is fantastic, working in extrem low light, and I often use iso8000 without problem. I love this camera.
This is Goin to be a good video. I can tell by the intro. Straight to the point! Love it.
Thanks Ryan! Not a fan of the fluff in videos so youll always get straight to the point around here!
Tbh, I’m so jealous of the people you’ve been able to shoot with!! Great video though. I really appreciate the long term reviews
I’ve been blessed with a lot of incredible people throughout my career man! That’s something I’ll never take for granted.
Thank you for watching bro!
Mean brotha!!! Keep it up!
Thanks! Will do bro!
1:21 this stuff looks so good! 🤩
Thanks for the shout out, I noticed some moire on some shoots I did recently too. A screen door, pillow and a shirt. Not the worst Moire I've ever seen but still. No camera is perfect
couldnt have said it better! No camera is perfect!
yes same here
Very nice review. Killer job man
Thanks Dylan! Hope you got something from it!
Got my S5II a few days ago and absolutely love it! I agree, the AF was not that great back then when I was using G9 for wildlife. I'm rather a photographer than a videgrapher but currently coming from Fuji and Nikon, Lumix has so much value. Good old high res photo stacked now possible handheld, superb. Definitely getting S5IIx as my second body to use all of the CF Express cards I got left after leaving Fuji.
I love this camera so much man, i'm not even shooting in Vlog yet and the colours are amazing - M1 Macbook Air, nearly maxed out SSD can't hack Da Vinci...
Love my S5II, I also love and continue to own my S5. The GH5, S5 cameras both helped me to perfect manual focus pulls, now I can rock Cine an Anamorphic lenses so easily. Yes, the PDAF is absolutely fantastic, especially post v 3.0 firmware, but most of my professional lenses are MF.
I’ve always joked around that the GH5 is manual focus boot camp haha. But thanks to that running cine glass and anamorphic is a breeze like you said!
I just invested in my first set of cine lenses and pulling focus still feels great especially cause lumix has so many great focus tools in these bodies. We are spoiled hahaha
When I want the best video quality, I always take the S5 or S1. The S5II is really when I need good AF.
Incredible video, and fantastic clips and videos! Very impressed with your work
Thank you so much!
Would love an in-depth video on how you use the s5ii for video & photography with settings!
Noted!
absolutely love my s5ii
I know lumix is doing something right when I read these comments!
Beautiful video! I'm just wondering if the extra price for s5iix over s5ii is really worth it. Thanks!
I've stayed with the S1 so far.. love the idea of the S5IIX but I would really wait for Lumix to bring out a model with 4K 120P without crop before upgrading. The features on the S5 II X are, of course, incredible. And if I didn't have the S1 it would have been the easy choice. But for now... I'll wait
It would be nice to have 4k 120P in this and I can’t wait for the day the LUMIX puts an internal ND in one of these cameras
@@cesarlorca_ I somehow doubt about the Internal ND unless it's an electronic one of some kind, just because a physical ND would bump into the sensor with the IBIS. Possibly in a cinema size camera though
It was pretty damn fast - four and a half minutes, but thanks for your opinion! And now we're waiting for May 23 for compact Lumix camera for travel photo/video and social media content! Thx again
I’m not the type of guy to fill my videos with fluff man! I love straight to the point 🤣 can’t wait to see what that camera is!!
@@cesarlorca_ and appreciate you for it. Brevity is the sister of talent
@@cesarlorca_I have read that there is no moiré in 4k. Is it thrue?
Talk that shit! The s5ii's are incredible, especially if you know what you're doing.
Im gonna talk my ish!! Love this camera bro
Hi, Do you have experience with bad internal audio performance quality on S5IIX ? ... Even when it is set to Low gain and -12 Db , it is very easy to overcrack audio. Especially at events and concerts where people yell/scream. Looks like Sound Limiter does not work as good as in S1H .... I am extremely disappointed with this. I need internal sound recording from 360 degree around me when i am using gimbal or run and gun camera. Never had this problem with G7, G90, GH4, GH5 or S1H.... It is just so easy to burn/overcrack audio on the S5IIX :/
You should make a tips & tricks lumix s5 iix video 😉
Noted! 👀
I cant find one video on youtube about S5IIx live straming capability on the ease of setup, wired ethernet throught usb adapter, bit rate, color depth etc.
I’m a filmmaker so I focus on those features and honestly forget but I’ll make sure to cover those topics as well next time!
Beautiful and awesome camera i love it buy buy sony
what about the hdmi latency. i am sure you use a external monitro right? because lumix latency was also huge compared to sony or BM. what do you think about that?
second doy ou turn the ibis off when shooting sport content for the more shaky look?
I exclusively shoot with a monitor on top for the false color but honestly the latency has never been an issue when I’m shooting
I did find a trick online that if you turn off the audio going into the monitor it reduces the latency a bit
And I do! I have ibis on my custom settings so I turn it off and on depending on what’s going on to fit the shoot!
@@cesarlorca_ yeah i know the trick but for manual focus it does seem to me always a bit slow.
Dang, I thought that would help
@@cesarlorca_ nah thanks either way ^^
1:11 literally just sold me 😂
Man, that sold me too 🤣
@@cesarlorca_ Haha. Mine arrived 2 weeks ago 🤣 Already loving it coming from S5. The 6K open gate hits different. The new high setting IBIS is crazy good too.
It’s wild right?! Something about that open gate I just 👌
And man, If lumix does something right it’s IBIS hahah I don’t know what they put in there but damn does it work 😂
Concerning Rolling Shutter, what cameras do significantly better for your work? I guess that crop sensor systems should have advantages here, right?
Any camera with global shutter would be best honestly
For photo S5 is excellent and S5ii is beyond. We just need a few more lenses.
What kind of lenses would you want? I use primes a lot
@@cesarlorca_ 16-35 2.8. 28-200 2.8-5.6 like the Tamron for the E mount. The 28-200 that they are releasing is a joke with that aperture.
@@cesarlorca_ Hey. What do you prefer more - Canon FD vintage or modern Lumix 50mm 1.8. Is there is a big difference in vintage look after aplying dehancer to the footage?
I love character in my lenses so I would say the dreamy softer look of the fd but for professional work I would use the modern one for the autofocus
Wow this makes me want this camera
It’s great for the price man
what would you say would help to get the most and best quality from the camera ?
and what type of memory card do you use on the Lumix
I would say shoot in log in any of the all intra codecs into an SSD! I only shoot into and SSD because those files are huge but worth it
Yes low light with fast lens, beast
Love it!
Considering switching from canon for this little best. How is the 60fps crop, that’s the only thing holding me back! Can you shoot 24fps in super 35 mode? The crop doesn’t bother me, it’s the changing framing when switching back and forth between normal and slow motion.
Yes you can choose to use aps-c (s35) for sensor size in 4k 24p if that's what you mean
@@Mike_Mandigo Yeah that what I mean, thanks for confirming! Are all the usual codecs available in s35 mode?
I’m glad Mike answered for you! And yes the usual codecs are there in s35
Can you tell us what monitor you are using for editing? The one you are sitting in front of.
Love the video! Ik you've used Blackmagic Cameras too, do you miss BRAW when it comes to grading? or would you say what this camera gives out is enough?
Thanks! If I'm being honest I hardly ever used the RAW so its definitely more than enough
You mentioned rolling shutter when you do your fitness content. How do you limit this in your workflow?
Thank you for the video
My edits tend to be more on the quick side so it’s usually not noticeable but if you’re pixel peeping you’ll see the rolling shutter. So the answer is… I just deal with it 🥲 hahaha
Thank you for the amazing information and insight. On another note, what settings and camera did you use for this video?
Everything was S5IIX except the shots where that camera is being shown. I used the LUMIX S1H for the rest!
I had this camera and with the new firmware was very good Af
It’s nuts right?
@@cesarlorca_ I also have the R5 which I personally think has the best AF. This is about 85 percent to that maybe more. I even think it’s better than Sony and I’ll tell you why the Sony seems a little bit more sticky but many times you get the eyelashes or the eyebrow with the Lumix you always get right in the middle of the eyeball. 👁️ It’s just a little slower than the R5. Also this is after the latest firmware before wasn’t as good as this.
That’s crazy to hear because both canon and Sony have been known for their autofocus
I think we are definitely going to see LUMIX making larger strides! Did you see that they just signed to have ARRI Log in their cameras ?!
I just got my s5ii. I’m hoping to make some good content with it
Man, Youre gonna love it
@@cesarlorca_ I do have 1 question. How do you expose VLOG? do you expose to your face using luminance spot meter or just the entire image 1 stop over?
@@d2kinu874 I always use false color on my external monitor! But when I don’t have it I usually go a half stop over but I think you could get away with 1 stop over just make sure you don’t clip your highlights!
@@cesarlorca_ thanks
I love my s5iix. I do not enjoy using the 20-60mm lumix lens though. Sigma lenses pair much better. Will look into denhancer thanks!
I hear you on that! The 20-60 isn’t my favorite either.
A sigma 35 on this is so good 🥵
I’m not gonna lie Dehancer isn’t cheap man so try the two week trial first!
@@cesarlorca_ What is your fav lens after a one year of using Lumix?
Either lumix 24-70 or the sigma 35mm 1.5! Those are my daily drivers
@@cesarlorca_ Got it. Quick another question. Do you find 24-28mm range ofter used in your work? I am choosing right now between sigma 24-70 and 28-70. Not sure that 4mm wide range is worth of extra 400gramm. But maybe in full camera setup heavy lens is actually usefull in terms of balancing the V-mount and ohter stuff?
I do find myself using 24 pretty often for wides since it’s my widest focal length I personally I love the look of it! It’s now crazy wide like a 20 and it’s a nice sweet spot
The extra weight will definitely help balance but just make sure it’s something you’re comfortable with!
The image quality is just as good as Leica.
Do you shoot low light in v-log?
@@aboveu.s.8955 yeah I shoot on the second base iso of 4000 in log to keep it clean
have they added better slow-mo? What's the lens selection like?
It still 60fps 4k with a crop 😫
I have a problem when I shoot in S&Q. So when I turn on the rec button it will record after 1 or 2 sec can I know what is the problem plz help me with this
for your sports videos, what camera do you use?
I used the s5iix for the majority of my work bro but the one shot that wasn’t LUMIX was a RED monstro
Hi, do u experience lag when previewing the photos taken or zooming in to see the details? Did the latest firmware fix that?
I haven’t seen any lag no!
Is the image quality the same between the s5ii and s5iix?
From what I remember the s5iix has more video features like higher bit rate codecs and SSD recording
Watch out your eq move mate, if you want to boost the hell out of the highs put a de esser after at least, try buying monitoring headphones it will be the best investement for the money/ratio youll make
Thanks for the tip bro! I'm the absolute worst when it comes to processing audio so this helps a ton
@@cesarlorca_ Buy beyerdynamics 770 (better for recording or noisy environnement) or 990 (open back better for mixing but you can ear noise around you) youll have better audio everytime, Its like color grading with a bad monitor.
Gold, thank you!
@@cesarlorca_ Cheap Tier : ATH-M20x
Radio Tier : beyerdynamics DT770 Pro Closedback / DT990 pro Open backj
Pro Tier : Any Audeeze Studio headpones
Closed back for noisy environnement, Open back for better monitoring but let outside sound pass through
What about photography?
It’s also great for photography!
I love my S5ii
Hell yeah
How do you connect Panasonic S5 ii to Atomos Ninja V
I don’t see your dehancer video, which one is that?
Thanks for this man! I forgot to tag it in the video but here is a direct link ua-cam.com/video/T8B5b8SdCeY/v-deo.html
Been contemplating getting a Linux for a minute 🥵
now's the time bro!
i was trying dehancer and it slows down my pc A LOT
It’s pretty resource intensive especially if you use the grain and halation! I’d say turn those off until the end!
can you shoot open gate 6k with v90 SD cards? i understand it does external recording but no way I'm gonna record on to monitor or external ssd.
Of course.
Yeah you can!
@@cesarlorca_ what is the bitrate? is it 422?
The 6K is 10 bit 4:2:0
@@kemalettinsrt 200 Mbps
Me rewatching the video 10 times trying to figure out what moire is but failing to see it.
It’s the dancing kind of texture on repeating patterns! I think the compression of the video made it look minimal in my example but it’s definitely there
I came from the background of iphone and i already use this camera indoor only, but when i tried to use it outside, the stability was not like the iphone and the colors are close ! I what lut do you recommend?
Dream cam lol.
I hope you get it bro
Is s9 good for the budget ?
Great video.
Once in s35 mode 4k50 the rolling shutter becomes so much less. So even for sports handheld you can use this camera. you just need a wide s35 lens like the sigma 10-18, and use your FF lenses cropped in after that (24mm turning into a 35) …
Your images look amazing. Great contrast and colors, I love how you aim for radical shots. You edit on resolve ? Never been tempted to shoot braw?
Would love to hear about your lens selection too
That’s great to know! I’m going to test it out and see!
And I can’t get myself to get another lens but honestly it might not hurt if it reduces rolling shutting shooting s35
Thanks for all the love! I do edit in resolve and I am tempted but I can’t get myself to get the black magic monitor 😭
I shoot the majority of my work with the LUMIX 24-70, sigma 35mm 1.4 and recently the DZO 35!
Instead of super 35 mode what about just using 60p when needed to prevent rolling shutter and upscale it to 24fps in post for regular speed ?
more looks like review from a beginner not from a who have ben using this camera for 1 year.
looool this is hilarious
@@cesarlorca_you convinced me to get it…. Whoever made that comment is tripping