THIS Is The BIGGEST Advantage Of Shooting Lumix
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PRIME LENSES:
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ZOOM LENSES:
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Panasonic LUMIX 70-200 F4
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There has been so much innovation in the tech space over the last few years that it's pretty hard to find a camera that isn't amazing, and for around the $2000 price point, there's a whole host of options.
Getting into photo or video can be daunting as you start to tally up the cost of Cameras, Lenses, Accessories, computing, and everything else you might need to get up and started, and with the current economical situation, I think most people are looking to get as much for their money as possible.
I genuinely think that Lumix delivers the best value for money proposition in today's camera market, and that remains throughout their lineup of Mirrorless Cameras and compatible L-Mount lenses.
I was an early adopter of the L-Mount, and in just three years, I have seen this system become one of the most viable camera systems to invest in, both for quality and price point.
Thanks for watching!
A lot of what I'm discussing in this video may cause controversy, but please understand that I'm FULLY aware of the limitations that come with Lumix cameras, as am I aware of the benefits that other brands may bring to the table. The blessing for us consumers is that the technology behind imaging is moving at super-speed, with new innovations and features becoming more accessible for even less money every year. The hindrance to this however is that there's now so many options at every single price level.
Lumix cameras are extremely well-priced, capable and enjoyable cameras to shoot with. This isn't a lie, nor is it just my personal opinion. The point of making this video was to shed light on the fact that Panasonic as a company are continuing to develop their Full-Frame cameras to be incredibly capable at a price point that allows new creatives to enjoy their products, and I genuinely don't think the same can be said for many other brands.
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100% agree Josh! One of the biggest reasons I went Lumix and haven't turned back since the S1. Not to mention that insane lens deal when the S5IIx came out. Literally got the 50mm for $100 and 18mm for $400 off. Plus the image quality is insane
I completely agree with you Josh. I live in Rwanda, and i have once used canon cameras and i love the way Panasonic is shaping the creative industry. I have been trying to talk my friends out of other brands, and trust me they are going for Panasonic, some of them. Panasonic offers a lot of options on affordable price, and I love them for that. Every day I keep getting addicted to Panasonic LUMIX cameras. I am trying to buy the S5IIX
What your saying is the truth. Lumix cameras are great for the price point. Sony and Canon users spend the extra money based on the brand of the camera. Yes the cameras are good but its also the brand name that people buy. If your asked what camera you use and say a Lumix camera your meant with a oh really. If you say Sony or Canon its - yeah they are great cameras I have the ... Also Lumix cameras are made for film makers. Yes they have made cameras based toward pictures but most of there cameras are for filming.
Lumix fan boy here too. Ergonomics and colours for me. Anyway....Can you please add this point to your seemingly regular feedbacks to Lumix ? Love love the Lumix time lapse function... But it just needs a tiny upgrade to make it perfect - please let us choose the aspect ratio of the video it makes from the frames as this will increase spontaneity in posting time lapses to socials. Everything else about the function is amazing but this last bit is another step in Rush or Premiere that kills the spontaneity for me, as a non pro who does socials for work/hobby. 🙏
And if they want to absolutely smash it with the s9ii.... Rotate the sensor (and screen, even if this means a smaller screen) 90 degrees, but keep the grip where it is. Social stuff is almost always vertical nowadays but camera sensors are still landscape, even cameras for social creatives.... Now THAT would make Linux leapfrog all other brands in a heartbeat..... And bring smartphone graduates into Lumix above all other brands....
I don’t believe you, you should send me a mark ii to prove it 🗿
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Go to them that sell and buy.
Even better deal for filmmakers if you don't care about AF and go with the OG S5!
I've been considering changing from my Sony A7iii to the Lumix S5II but not everything is as cheap as you make it seem. For example, I need a 70-200 f4. F4 not f2.8 as I don't need the weight or the low light capability. Lumix are charging a whopping £1750 for an f4 version of this lens. The Sony version is just over £1k and the Canon RF version which you say is mega expensive is £1500. Lumix are really overcharging for that 70-200 f4! Unfortunately that is making me think twice about switching as I don't want to have to pay that much more to change that lens.
The lens options and prices are what will stop Sony shooters changing.
It's insane how much you can build out the Lumix S systems. Not even from a cash perspective, the quality is top notch!
Totally agree. Such a good value with all the awesome features that you get in the S5II and S5IIX.
Preach it 👏🏻🥳🥳
I couldn’t agree more! I have a BS1H, a Netflix approved (if that means anything), full frame, 5.9K RAW powerhouse! It’s a box camera which seems to be the stumbling point for most, but if you always have a monitor or recorder attached, the lack of LED screen doesn’t matter.
I plan to get the newest blacked out S5 IIx as a B cam soon. The L-mount ecosystem is a great place to be!
It's really special how much more the S5 II X offers compared to Sony. Even the FX3 is lacking in metering tools, open gate, IBIS and interface. It has better rolling shutter, higher fps options, and a better AF, but the fact that it doesn't have things the 1000 dollars cheaper S5 II does is absurd. And the image quality is on par, with both having 12.5 usable stops, with the FX3 having an extra stop in the shadow and the Lumix an extra stop in the highlights (which to me is better really)
Lumix smashed it out the park with the S5 series of cameras. They’re genuinely the closest thing to perfection for me
@@JoshCameron if you think the auto focus on the Lumix is better than the auto focus on the Sony… Sony has the best auto focus in the world… I want to know what drugs you’re taking
You’re so right though. I often have blinkers on and don’t check out other brands too much because I’ve found the system I love… but bloody hell haha such a good value camera system
I’m an S5 user, and I totally agree. I came from Sony, and the value that I get is unbelievable. I got my camera for a great deal, I’m thinking of getting a second one, and I can get one now for less than $1000. But I’m also thinking of getting an S1H, which I can get for $1900 now, practically brand new. I shoot a lot of anamorphic, so for me, this is an absolute no-brainer. Along with the black magic pocket cameras, these Lumix cameras are by far the best deals on the market. And even better than the black magic cameras because you don’t have to add anything to them if you don’t want to.
I was a canon shoter and switched to Lumix after having exactly the same thing you did in this video.
Well done 👍🏾
I shoot mostly with the G9 which i love but wanted a full frame for better low light. When the S5 II came out the original S5 was sold with amazing deals. I bought one for a great price. Love these two cameras.
I'm keeping everything crossed for a G9ii. Improved low light, better noise control, the new PDAF, and maybe a bump up in megapixels too 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Would be perfect for travel and wildlife/sports. Loving the S5ii, it would be a perfect second camera 👍🏻
I had the same thought
Hi Josh, just wanted to say keep up the good work and all the fun high quality videos you already do!
Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it!
I slept on the S5ii and S5iix until recently because i already have an A7iv and they also have a crop at 4k60. But after learning more about them I’m really debating selling the A7iv and my lenses and jumping into the lumix system. Especially since a lot of my client work is shifting to be more video focused. Its amazing that these cameras have so many features packed into them that even some higher end cameras don’t have.
But jumping around between 2 systems is expensive, isn't it?
@@Durio_zibethinusDepends… expensive is relative.
How about using the lumix as a second camera with one Lens
Sony you pay for the camera and the brand. Lumix you pay for just the camera. S5ii is on per with Sony. Lumix cameras are made by film makers for film makers. Sony is made by camera makers for those who want a good camera and to say they are Sony users. Its like those who think Iphone is better then Android based on the marketing of Iphone.
Great video and good points Josh.
Completely agree. This is what I realised which is why I didn't bother looking at anything else after the lumix s5
I'm loving my Lumix s5iiX, last week my lumix 24-105 arrived that I got on sale for $860, I've never seen anything so stabilized before lol, thanks for your videos.
How big a difference did the lens stab make do you think? Got an s5ii and thinking of that lens and just wanna know if your crazy good stab is almost as good with the lens stab turned off.... Can you help?
Great video. I’m writing a blog article about my lumix soon (more photography)and you nailed it. You can easily build out a kit with lumix cameras and l mount alliance.
Send me the blog article when you're finished ! Would love to read it :)
Totally agree! Grabbed a lightly used S1 for $1500 18 months ago and thought that was a great deal until I snagged a like new S1R for $1350 11 months ago. I use the S1 for video and the S1R for my portrait work and couldn't be happier. The Sigma Art lenses are amazing and totally worth the price. Dabbled with Sony and Fujifilm but didn't like the colors and the shoddy build quality. Fujifilm was better but I missed full frame and Fuji glass can't touch Sigma in my opinion. Excited for the future of Lumix!
I have a G85 and a G9. Unfortunately, the G9 does everything I need, got the brilliant VLog option and I don’t need another camera which makes me very sad. The reason Lumix has got my trust is the number of firmware updates both cameras got. My Sony friends maybe got one update but rarely added improved features of newer models that has royally pissed them off especially after spending $4k+. The G9 received some amazing video updates. Fuji also does this. Not Sony.
Yeah, lumix have always been good at firmware updates. Long may it continue!
Also the view finder on the G9 is massive. It really shocked me when I first used it.
very straight forward.. great video
Spot on, mate. Great video!
Thanks mate !
I completely agree. I started looking at cameras about a year ago to get my first 'proper' camera with interchangeable lenses. Initially I dismissed Lumix because I read somewhere that Panasonic had effectively stopped making cameras. I found that full frame cameras with IBIS were just too expensive from everyone else and I had narrowed my search down to the Fujifilm X-S10 as the best value APS-C at the time. Luckily I am a slow and thorough researcher (😅) and it was near the end of last year when I heard about the successor to the S5 and so I waited until last month and got the S5 II X with the 20-60mm kit and the 70-300mm lens which was reduced recently too! I'm really glad I waited as I don't think I could have got the same quality of kit for that price from any of the other mainstream manufacturers.
am too a very slow upgrader and a researcher i went for the s5iix upgrading from my 14yrs old apsc 7d mark1 , i think i am witnessing magic rn
You’re spot on. !
Great Video!!! Team Lumix S5IIX and S5 love shooting with my cameras!!!
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I've been shooting with LUMIX cameras for a little over two years now and one of the biggest factors of me making the switch from Canon to Panasonic was just the sheer value for money that you get. Back when I first picked up my S5 I was blown away not just with some of the incredible professional features that were included (internal anamorphic shooting 5.9K raw output via HDMI for starters) but also that all of it came in a package that cost less than $3000. Not only that, but the L-Mount ecosystem also plays very well with my pre-existing EF lens collection that I had built up over the years, as well. It really is the perfect camera system for my needs!
For my wedding business I’m still happy with my Fuji xt4/xt3 + xf 16-50 a 2.8 and xf 55-140 2.8 basically the equivalent of a 24-70 and 70-200 I don’t plan on upgrading gear for another 2 years more or less … definitely once I’m ready to upgrade the LUMIX system seems to be the most attractive option
Started with Panasonic G7 (hobbyist) and it was pretty good so started buying a few lenses. Then after a year or two I spent the money on a GH5 so I could upgrade and use same lenses. Those autofocus issues drove me nuts though. Review after review raved about canons autofocus. So I waited and bought an R7. What a difference. Plus animal eye detect works great. The R7 seems to beat my GH5 in every way for less money than I originally paid. My time with panasonic is over but would like to get some use out of my 4/3 lenses so I am hoping to wait it out for a upgraded OM-1 successor that might be worth a try.
Just started my journey as a videographer. I got a discounted Lumix S5 with the 20-60mm lens. I switched from Sony A6000 and kit lens. It is a huge upgrade in both photo and video. The super hi res pictures in the S5 are not being talked enough about. They are crazy with their 96MP resolution.
The 30 minutes recording time block in 4K/10bit/4:2:2 is something I'm working around with planning the shooting day.
I grew confident with this camera very quickly. The only downside is as you said, L mount doesn't have as many lens options as E mount.
Hopefully my videos are going live soonish ;)
I was filming wedding video with s5ii 180° 6k 420 realistic filmtone Lut and my client's reaction was : " I wasn't expecting a movie ..." Man this camera is good ...
Good points. I thought you were you going to go across all camera brands when it comes to value, but i get it that would be laborious lol. The value of the S5 II is crazy you are getting a lot for 2k American dollars. If you buy this with a kit (like i did) the value just increases even more. I wanted/needed a hybrid and this was my best option for me. Fujifilm and Nikon almost had me, and Canon and Sony were just too expensive. Hopefully Panasonic with the L mount alliance comes out with more lenses and some more features for photographers like in camera multiple exposure.
I chose the Panasonic GH6 LUMIX for its high number of shooting format including ProRez and just recently updated to BRAW at no additional cost. Way more advantage when you consider the price of lenses compared to Full Frame too. You could release Netflix movie with it provided you work around the limitations of the format. LUMIX and Fuji have nailed down the color science.
informative video on Panasonic
Completely agree, one of the reasons I sold my Sony body and glass, is that with Sony I need to buy multiple bodies just to get close to what fulfilling my needs.
The S5II is a no-brainer if you value your money
I bought the S5 before the S5 II came out.. yeah I got a really good deal (I knew the next one was coming out)
But yeah, this camera is amazing for the price--I can deal with the shotty autofocus: RS2 focus wheel, follow focus, etc
In the UK at the moment Lumix are also doing that cash back thing, so it's not just other companies. So you pay full price and have to wait a few months to get the cashback paid to you. Why don't they just discount it immediately.
Raw point was incorrect. No Lumix can shoot raw on board. The Ronin had onboard support day 1, but Red patent troll’d them into removing it and charging for it. They had Raw over hdmi still.
I’m a huge Panny fanboy but don’t drag DJI ❤️
Lumix - if you are listening, please give us a G9ii with all the latest bells and whistles! Love the MFT format for certain genres of photography.
I completely agree. I just shot by myself some photos, videos, and interviews--true hybrid environment--for magazine publication as well as social media, and I was feeling some real imposter syndrome before the job, like: will my S1 and S5 be good enough? I got great shots, and the marketing director was extremely pleased with how things turned out. On top of that, I shot almost exclusively with the Lumix 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8, with a few extra shots needing the 16-35 f4 (I was worried it wouldn't do well stopped down in low light, but I was wrong). My prime lenses stayed in the bag except for a few shots with the 85mm. I'm really interested in getting an S5IIx to round out my kit and maybe ditch the S1. At such a great price, it seems like a no-brainer. This was also the first job that I left my GH5 at home and used FF exclusively.
Brother, I'm seriously considering buying a S5 and some primes. My type of work is mainly portraits, lifestyle and some events with somewhat poor lightning. Would you say I go for it? I know the shortcomings of its AF but I assume one can work around it.
@@dosoaz I think people’s AF concerns were targeted more at video or fast moving tracking photos like sports and certain wildlife. If possible, borrow cameras you’re considering from friends, or rent for a couple of days to try out before you drop a bunch of money on it. Lensrentals and a local shop have been good options to help me make decisions.
I was a sony a7 iv user before stumbling upon your videos and I’ve switched to the first gen s5 which is in theory an inferior camera and it is to an extent but minus the resolution and autofocus i prefer the UI of the lumix and it’s ease of use especially since for the price of the sony body alone im able to buy an extra lens aswell! On the used market tho unfortunately there is practically no L-mount glass available so there’s that
So true.
S1h and recent s5 mIIx user here, could't agree more with you. I've been using this brand for ever, with some high end clients, quality and output was never a problem. These cameras are stable, sturdy, have a great menu system (compared to sony or....sigma FP hahah). Price is great. now s5 mkII have a decent (Dare I say...good?) autofocus... Just wish I had 120fps in 2K or 4K internaly ...but that's about it :)
Over my 40+ years of shooting, I have used a large number of different brands. I started with Nikon (which I still have a soft spot for). I have used Olympus, Fujifilm, Canon, Contax, Sony, Leica, and Panasonic. A year ago, I got rid of my Nikon system (the moves that they have made in mirrorless successfully alienated me). I replaced it with the Panasonic S1 and S5. While I agree that Panasonic is less expensive, there are two critical issues that should be emphasized. First, the l-mount system - love it. It enables me to use Sigma, Tamron, Leica, and Panasonic lenses. I dare anyone to tell that they can beat the quality of Leica glass. In general, the glass is good and, except for Leica, reasonably priced. Second, and very important to me, Panasonic cameras work and feel "just right". The buttons are logically placed; the menus well organized. When you take the Panasonic S1 or S5 into your hands, it feels just right. It evokes in me the same feeling that I used to have with Fujifilm Xpro-1 and Xpro-2 bodies. It is also very close to the Leica feeling. Panasonic is a system where I don't have to pick up a manual to understand it. I pick it up, my fingers go to the right places and I am ready to shoot. This is a feeling that I do not get when I use Canon cameras. Very subjective - I agree - but so important. In motorcycling, there is a UA-cam station taht is called Revzilla Daily Rider (I ride a BMW). The host, when evaluating every bike, presents an interesting question - is this something that I would take if I wanted to go riding. I apply that rule to my cameras - What system would I use if I wanted to go out shooting? The answer - the Panasonic S1/S5.
5:10 triggered me 🤣🤣 I have to put lens caps, and body caps on the "right way up" 🤣🤣
This is the MAIN reason I chose the s5iix over the fx3. I saved so much $$$$. Not to mention that it's a more than capable photo camera as well.
Josh, thanks for this great info. I have just purchased an S5iix and am trying out the different codecs etc. Your tutorials are great. I would be really grateful of you could explain what settings you use to export your video to UA-cam. I use Premiere Pro and shoot V Log and Pro res and want my You tube/Vimeo videos to look top notch. Cheers, David
This is exactly why I bought a Lumix S5 II yesterday. 👍
I recently bought an S5 and I’m really impressed at the quality, weather-sealed lenses available for much less than Canon’s. The 50/1.8 seams like an expensive nifty 50 until you look at the great IQ, build quality and weather sealing compared to the cheaper, slower focusing, lower IQ Canon that isn’t weather sealed. The other 1.8 primes are also weather sealed, have beautiful IQ and are much less expensive than the Canons.
I agree. Lumix now is giving much more then before.
You actually undersell the advantage. For €2300 I got a Lumix S5, the 20-60mm (best kit lens ever), and the lightweight 35mm and 85mm. I had no prior commitment to Panasonic and looked at every system with an open mind. Priority is photography which some others (Sigma) do poorly. But I also needed quality video and can't deal with a lack of shutter angle, etc.
OK, so the bit rate on the lower end model is not competitive. And if you want slo mo you'll be scaling up 1080p. But for the price the overall package is a home run.
The S5IIX is definitely a tempting pick up as I'm trying to move away from Fuji bc of their terrible autofocus and overheating issues I encountered. But just curious how the L mount is going to go forward and how 3rd party manufacturers adopt it for video.
I will be doing a video about this next few months. L mount lens available is all the FL one needs. 18 mm to 85 mm all at 1.8 . The Zoom lens are also good. The thought is how many lens does one person need. If someone is just gonna be a film maker then they simply need the 35 mm lens. If they vlog they use the 20mm lens or can use the 35mm. One can only use one lens at a time.
Well said Josh. I am always surprised by the value for money from Lumix cameras when you analyse all the features they offer. Keep up the good work Josh. Speak soon Andy
Excellent review! Did you notice moire patterns on the s5/s5ii/s5iix due to the lack of AA filter to the sensor?And if so is it going to be a problem on professional work?
Weirdly enough, I was debating between buying the s5iix and kitting it or the ronin 4d. I very nearly bought the 4d just because the built in gimbal, but one thing completely stopped me from doing it: the 4d can knly record RAW to their proprietary nvme cards, which are ridiculously expensive and can't rewrite enough times for it to be worthwhile....
So, I ended up with the s5iix, and I'm very happy with it! It's a powerhouse, and the BRAW you can get with the bmg 12g video assist is amazing. Really great camera
That's pretty cool! Glad you went with the Lumix and saved yourself some money though, especially since the quality is pretty identical if you know what you're doing!
@@JoshCameron Heck yeah! I kinda got caught up in the hype with the 4d, so I budgeted out for it. But buying the lumix gave me 4k extra to play with for lenses, studio equipment, and more camera kit.
The vlog gamut is amazing, man. I've been using DaVinci for color correction, and I used to shoot prores. I didn't realize how much of a difference braw was.... Power house for sure
Interesting take, Josh. Here are (in my mind) the cameras that are close to the S5 II X - Canon R6 II, Sony a7 IV and in APS-C - Fujifilm X-H2S, BMPCC 6K Pro. All of them are excellent cameras and with the lenses, would go into roughly the same bracket as the S5 II X. And the cameras with some features that go beyond the S5 II X are - Canon R5 C, Canon C70, Sony FX3/A7S III, Nikon Z8/Z9. The 8K 60P and 4K 120P options, along with internal 12 bit options in the Canon R5 and Nikon Z8 itself push the capabilities well into the Lumix S5 II X's range.
However, in the spirit of fairness, the S5 II X is really the sweet spot, with excellent battery life, robust codecs and the versatility to get external RAW video (rather limited in codecs and options, but nevertheless, RAW video), 4 channels of audio with DMW-XLR1, amazing IBIS and the excellent color profiles (V-Log and Cine D2, especially)
Great. The Lumix S 5 II x will be my camera. Best regards, Kai the bee filmer.
I looked back at the Sony zve1 when the 4k 120fps update was released a few days ago. Then I realised that it doesn’t have open gate and shutter angle and no internal fan. I’m keeping my s5 IIx with the two lens bundle. Absolutely a steal!
Which bundle is thst?
20-60mm + 50mm. Also got a £300 cash back on the deal. A huge deal!
@@JustAaronJoshua what web site? And thanks so much
Great video. Thank you. I am a Panasonic S5 Mark II user and I have one question: is there a way to play or review photos jumping from 10 to 10 photos, like in Canon or Sony?
While it's essential to consider various factors when choosing a camera system, such as image quality, ergonomics, lens selection, and overall performance, the cost-effectiveness of Lumix cameras certainly makes them an attractive option for many photographers and videographers.
It's important to remember that each camera brand has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice ultimately depends on individual preferences and specific needs. For me it's cleary the brand itself. Love the community, the cameras, the lenses (SIGMA aswell ofc, they still send me thank you cards for each lense I purchase). It's the little details of the system itself, and L-Mount being the big guy sooner or later (Blackmagic :D)
Sooooo true
Good video. Thanks. toronto canada.
and that's why I'm fixed on the Panasonic S5II and saving up for it.
Compared to the price and what it can deliver it leaves many equivalent models in the dust.
Please do video image comparison of Sony A7SIII with Panasonic S5XII and include low light tests.
BH Photo has a CRAZY deal on the S5IIX atm, so much so that I'm thinkin about picking it up as a B-cam to my Sony FX3 (i know, i know... but i can match easily in resolve). you get $400 off 2 different lenses when you buy with the S5IIX for 220, which means you can get the S5IIX, the 50mm 1.8 and the 85mm 1.8 for $2550. insane
while not full frame, the Fuji X-H2S offers a great value proposition for narrative filmmaking. especially for road movies. you can literally get a near identical academy 35mm FOV with the open gate mode and the rolling shutter performance beats anything in its price-point. it truly is a spectacular narrative film making camera and its not talked about as often as it should. The panasonic s5iix is near perfect with rolling shutter being the only thing that is truly holding it back and unfortunately that is a dealbreaker for many narrative filmmakers including me.
You should do a video on how cheap used S1/S5 cameras are now. Short answer is you can spend £800 or less for a used mint S1 or S5 - which is a great starting point to move to Lumix.....I recently got another S5 - used, mint, 2 extra batteries and a cage for £810 inc postage in the UK.
so another thing, Panasonic color science. In my opinion it's the top of the heap when it comes to the non Arri Alexa's out there. Also Panasonic's color science mixes really really well with Blackmagic. So you get to not have to deal with Sony or Canon color science shooting with Panasonic and for me anyway, being also heavily invested in Blackmagic (I currently have each version of the BMPCC and shoot with regularly) but I also shoot with my S5 where I'm shooting anamorphic.I love to mix shots between my BMPCC's with the S5 and I just don't give it a second thought. It all just works so well.
Favourite video of yours in a while; more ranty off-script-Josh please 🙏🏻😁
I am surprised about that too. I switched from the Canon R6 to the S5 about a year ago and it was the best decision I could make. The dynamic range of V-Log compared to C-Log3 makes such a huge difference. And the thing with the limited lens variety just feels like an excuse, that mainly sony users use. There are more than enough lenses for L-Mount to work professional photo and video work and you can adapt to almost any dslr lens and to pl. Nealy no other hybrid/mirrorless camera has so many video-features packed into in this price range.
I would even say, that there is no better mirrorless camera right now than the Lumix S5IIX if you don´t need more than 6K or 60FPS in 4K. But these two requirements are very specific in just some small niches of the videography world.
V-Log is exceptional - I moved from Sony to Lumix a few years back now, and I find it so much easier to get the results I want with V-Log . Other log profiles that aren't Arri or RED Log just seem inferior!
Wait. V-Log has better DR than C-Log? Lumix for the win!
Agree
So true, Panasonic / LUMIX cams have always made sense because they deliver so much for such a competitive price - seems like we're entering ara with these latest LUMIX cams and a lot of people are waking up to that!
Great value for money.. just wish lumix had put some more pixels in the S5 for landscape photographers. I shoot Canon R for landscape and use my S5 for video and walkabout.
Have you tried the 96MP 'High Resolution Mode' photo feature on the S5 for landscapes?
@@elementary8963 I have.. its not always possible in certain circustances but to be honest I found the results to be a bit mixed.
I love my LUMIX gear … but let’s be honest, where are all the the long lenses? I have kept my G9 as I have reliable long Leica zoom lenses. The sigma long lenses don’t work with dual IS so, 4 years after L mount release we’re all still waiting for the native kong lenses. Now they’re on the right track with autofocus (I still manual focus with S1R) all we need are more native lenses … but I fear the Alliance will prevent that from happening.
Josh well said. I found a Panasonic S1H for 1,700 UK pounds
Switched from the BMPCC4K to the S5iiX and am currently in the process of replacing my EF glass with L. I could get an adapter, but to be honest I'd rather go native than adaptive. The S5iiX was the camera I've been waiting for, and I've never been happier to buy into an ecosystem than I have now.
Having owned both cameras, do you feel much of a difference in image quality between the two?
@@emmanuelpena6991 Personally I don't Emmanuel. I've compared saved Braw footage to Vlog and there's no difference between the two. Vlog grades just as good as Braw - you can push and pull whilst grading and the image holds its own. The two biggest factors for making the switch was the fantastic IBIS and excellent PDAF - I'm not a professional videographer, and the lack of those two features in the BMPCC4K was really killing my creativity (to the point that I didn't want to even touch the camera!). I was really hoping Blackmagic would announce a new camera this year but they didn't. I've never been so enthused to pick up a camera and use it than I have with the S5iiX 😉!
Lumix S5 is the king of "bang for the buck" right now.
Furthermore if you shoot on manual lenses or anamorphic.
Then you can even save around 1.000USD for the S5II or S5IIX upgrade
I agree, the Lumix S5 still does so much for the money and it's incredibly capable for the great prices you'll find it for nowadays
The fact that you can get a GH6 for $1297 brand new here in the States is another reason why Panasonic is the best.
I just got back into videography I use to be a Canon shooter and did my research the S5ii with all of the features were a MUCH better value than getting the R6 mark ii canon RF glass is too expensive started back out you nearly have to drop almost 10k for a body, lens, decent on camera mic, tripod and sd cards
1000%. I have 6 bodies and each one I got brand new (open box or on sale) between $300-$1000 off regular price. If video is your thing, I couldn’t imagine investing in another system!
🥳🥳 glad you agree dude!
Absolutely on point. As a video first guy, I've flicked between Sony and Panasonic for years. I sold my GH5 to move to a Sony a7s III. It is a phenomenal camera, and Ill keep it purely for the 4K120P 10-bit, however Sony after sales is infuriating. I also have the Sony 35mm GM f/1.4 which is one of the best 35s to exist on any platform with exception of the focus breathing. No drama, Sony added focus breathing compensation to the a7iv and thought it'd be just a matter of time to make it to the a7s III. To this day, the a7s III and the A1, the crowns jewels of the Sony hybrid stable do not have this feature added to firmware. Even the cheap ZV-E1 made for vlogging has it, as does thr A7RV which isn't even a video centric camera. Those of us who've thrown down the most money though are just out to pasture it seems. What a joke.
Anyway, of recent I've been wanting a B cam capable of doing 6k downsampling to 4k, but didn't want to spend a load of cash. Sony a7 III does a 6k downsamoked image, but only in 8-bit (even on hdmi out). The a7 iv does 6k downsampling and is 10-bit, but way over budget.
I was able to pick up a used S1 for only $1300AUD (about £665). It does everything I want from the a7 iv and lots more for me as a video guy. Now Panasonic seem to have have finally conceded the PDAF wars, if they were to put out a FF camera with equal frame rate options to the a7s III, there is a real good chance I'd be selling up my Sony gear to came back to Panasonic.
does lumix s5 record 4k 50/60p with external monitor? I do use lumix s5 and smallhd action 5, and in hdmi options 4k 50p 10bit does not allow to record internally to memory card, and 4k 50p 8bit option can record but the view on the monitor is purple. Is this the same with shinobi,feelworld etc? I wonder it's limitation of s5 or just smallhd action 5 can't handle 4k 50/60p. I mean just a preview monitors, not bm assist or ninja v with ssd.
The DJI raw upgrade lets you shoot internal raw. The S5/S5II raw is only via an external recorder. The best value for internal raw recording is the Nikon Z8 - $4k for 8K raw.
If you’re using a mirrorless camera for professional video work then chances are you’d opt for a monitor anyways, so I do understand totally understand your point, however I don’t see external recording as a hindrance in this use case. Also, external SSD’s (like SATA 2.5” style etc) are way cheaper than the proprietary SSD’s sold by the likes of DJI etc, so even though it is externally recorded, it works out so much cheaper and you’ll get very similar results in Post :)
@@JoshCameronof course but with Z8 you can choose between External or internal. Simple the best hybrid at the moment.
No ser. The A7S III costs £2,559 (new) at the time of this upload... WEX is a terrible place to look and make comparisons when most people buy from efinity etc.
I bought a used S5 for £750 just a month ago.. can't argue with that value
I would say nikon is about equal to l-mount for nice 1.8 primes that are better than canons, and some interesting lenses and rebadged tamrons at nice prices. But they lack midrange bodies, which might change with z6iii
The s5iix offers good value, however having got my hands on one, there are some noticeable drawbacks that i hope will be addressed in the range topping S1hii, such as:-
Missing lock button, no illuminated buttons (see Z9) no cfexpress card slot for high data rate internal recording, internal prores is 1080 only??? (See lack of cfexpress slot), screen could be brighter, crop factor in higher frame rates, why if it has active cooling? AF is far better but still not class leading,
Best quality requires external ssd, but theres no cable locking mechanism, and when using ssd you loose the ability for external power delivery.
Just some thoughts that may help others.
No Lumix records RAW internally, though. The Ronin 4D upgrade is for internal ProRes RAW, not external, not that it justifies that price difference or anything.
Not complaining, though, I'd take my S1 with external BRAW anyday.
Which EF to L mount adapter do you recommend? I have lenses for the Canon, which I want to use on my Lumix.
Sigma MC-21 will get you the best AF performance and probably best build quality.
I use the Sigma MC-21 :)
i bought Lumix s5ii over sony a7iv & canon R6 ii because of best value, best stabilisation , 6K , colour science ( it’s personal preference) real-time lut , & 20-60mm unique focal length of the kit lens that’s nobody talks
I started with the g7. It was brand new and at £500 pounds it had 4k 25p along with fhd at 60fp. Upgraded to the G85 then the GH5. Have the GH5 as the true mirrorless camera and just added the S5ii. I have used Sony cameras as I help m friend shoot some of his videos and he uses Sony. The Sony cameras are very good and I was going to get the a7s as it is full frame with great AF but then Lumix released the S5ii for half the price of the a7s. Lumix makes great cameras with a price one can afford. Always feel that you pay for the camera and not the brand. With a Sony camera your paying for the camera an the brand. With regards to lens. How many Lens does one person need? L mount lens come in all the FL one person would need.
What Panasonic are missing at the moment is support :). They do not even have a dealership in my country, ok Bulgaria is a very small market but... I think they are having financial problems and that is why we are witnessing those great deals. I really like the S5II on paper but I can't go Panasonic from Sony because I work with my cameras and Sony has the best service and support here, also the second hand market is flooded with E mount stuff... I have the Sony Facebook group here in my country and when I saw the S5II specs when it came out I was furious that I can't even get one for testing, the LUT extras are a game changer. Sony will implement that in their cameras in 3-4 years from now is my optimistic guess.
Their proressraw on 4D is internal and to do it on lumix you have to buy a monitor for 500+ and 200 more if you have non x version
I understand that, but £900 for a software upgrade is just ridiculous. Their customers have already invested thousands of pounds into their somewhat dead-end innovation, and then they're being slapped in the face again with another ludicrous price? Doesn't sit right with me
@@JoshCameron To be fair Josh they're possibly having to pay a large license fee for PRR as it's internal (Red lawsuits etc.), something that doesn't apply for externally recorded options.
@@JoshCameron Idk the logistic but it used to come with the camera free they got hit with a lawsuit or something from red but now its back thru paid upgrade
Hello guys I don't know much about cameras so help a brother out
Should I go for GX80/Fz300 camera Or for flagship phone like the S22 Or One Plus 9 pro, all what I care about is the video quality 💙💙
Does the S5 shoot prores?
Its not true though about RF lenses. Especially if you buy them off Panamoz. RF lenses are better glass and there is more options.
What about Fujj XH2S?
What about Nikon Z8?
In Aus, it is very divisive. Most of normal wouldnt care about cameras where professionals get paid really reaally well due to lack of competition. I know some ubereats photographers can have full set of RF glasses and R5 and R6 back up. The pro only care about performance reliability and investment return ratio. Those lenses you mentioned are even more overpriced here but Canon pro lenses sell 10:1 to Nikon in at least one major camera store, let alone Panasonic. Sony platform gives owners more mid range options but when you only want best of the best, there is not much of a difference in pricing.
we need a Canon Adapter able to shoot continuous AF ..... PERIOD
The only problem would be slow mo
. Crop 4k 60, and no 4K 120
Totally agree, Panasonic is the best value for the money. The features for the price are insane