@@teegreenburg not huge difference but really good, I can't tell much more cause I did not shot with fx3 or fx6 but compared with equivalent camera (in terms of price) lumix beats it far away. I never managed to get that quality low light with a Sony A7IV, S-log is 🤮
Love how much love Lumix is getting recently, been shooting on lumix since 2012 and they have always been laughed at because of their contrast autofocus system but image quality, ibis and amount of features has always been top tier. if you dont mind using manual focus, try the s1h, it looks literally like film...
Panasonic? That old news.... A week ago i clicked on your video, for the lols, just to see the drama in the comments from sony boys.... yesterday i just picked up the s5iix. Thank you sir
“Low light does not equal no light” has been my sentiment exactly. Great video! I’m looking to get this LUMIX to pair with my Blackmagic Cinema Camera. Same mount type but that stabilization is key for me. Cheers!
I'm with you. We switched from Canon to Sony to BMD and now to the S5iix. S5iix is almost perfect. I am excited for the S1H, BS1H, and EVA updates. I'm hopeful that they make a full frame EVA with ND.
Love it dude! Every time I have to use FX3/A7S III for work I end up so annoyed with it. Definitely some things I like about it, but much prefer living with a Panasonic. A specs sheet tells you nothing about the overall experience you get from these cameras. I have an S1 and when the ONLY thing I'd really wanna change about it is the autofocus after years of ownership, that's how I know it's a good one
I have the s5iix, I LOVE EVERY SINGLE INCH OF IT! The only issue is that, I barely use full frame sensor size because I realize I've been buying APS-c/Super 35 lenses as most of them fits my budget. Especially the anamorphics. I'm planning to sell it and get the GH6ii or maybe I'll just wait a little longer and see if they release a better the BGH1... with PDAF and all the extra features
Yeah! S5IIx really does shine. Had mine about 5 months now and honestly, everything about it is a pleasure to use. Images are beautiful. Not to mention the cine type features and all the codec options. Lumix on the rise. Good work!
@@lexgraham I’ve not even gone into ProRes or Blackmagic yet.. All-I has been my go to so far! But, with this camera, there’s room to grow without buying a new one.
@@NostalgicNick79 of course. But I wanted 2 s5iix’s tho. lol. I used my BM and Linux together for about 6 months. But was slowly fading away from the BM and was leaning more towards my LUMIX.
Can you explain more why? I am in the same situation. The bm has something magical to its image but I just hate everything else about it 😅 I would love to minimize my set up a bit
I know how you feel. It was hard to let go of the BM because of that special texture it has in the image but filming in 6k on LUMIX with v-log and a lil softening in post makes it really close
yeah i need to make some tests myself. i too think with the right custom lut they look pretty similiar. and you dont have to struggle with ir pollution xD What do you think about the huge hdmi latency? do you think its workable with an external monitor? on the bm there was literally no one@@lexgraham
I agree that the Lumix S5iix is a great camera. The only issue is that it only delivers cropped 4K 60fps. And if you are like me that loves slowmo B-Roll, that is an issue. That's the big difference with the FX3. Cheers!
I just sold my FX30 for the S5ii. But, that was after researching and watching a lot of videos comparing the two. I started filmmaking with the GH5; which I actually shot a feature film with. I went to Sony for the AF. But now with the S5ii/x, autofocus is not an issue anymore. I’m pretty excited. Great music, by the way.
Amen, brother. You hit on all the points. I use Canon, Sony and Lumix now and have been blown away by the S5iiX. The SSD and codecs are amazing. Stabilization is top tier. And I love to grade VLOG.
This is the beauty about being a creator: just because one tool works for someone else doesn't mean it's going to work for you. Great take! As a previous S5IIX owner, I can say it's a fantastic camera that is constantly being supported by LUMIX (something Sony seriously sucks at). Funny enough, I'm using an FX3 now, but I appreciate everything LUMIX is doing and I'm keeping an eye out for the successor to the S1H (my next camera).
Omg That intro was beautiful! I was debating between the fx3 and the s5iix but honestly after watching your video , Im buying the s5iix Keep up the good work !
I hope I get to come to NYC once again. I went there in 2018 to elope. It's an amazing, special city. I'm from Australia. It was nice to see that gorgeous skyline in this video.
Seriously considering getting a Lumix S5IIX but I'm worried about moire, and the more I read about this camera, the more it seems its is true weakness. I wanna get a hybrid shooter that can do both photo and video, I was also considering the canon r5c, Sony FX3 (but I feel like it lacks the in the photography aspect) and finally Ive been looking at the Sony a7cii. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
agree on all points, if anything I would love for them to make an APSC camera so that we can get the APSC cine lenses from Laowa, Sirui etc, yes you can mount them onto the S5II and shoot in APSC mode but I think it would make it more practical for regular buyers who just want a small simple setup that looks amazing yet doesn't cost what the FX30 does.
Just wanna say thank you! I had difficulty deciding between the FX3 and the S5IIX. I almost went for the much more expensive FX3. But this video showed me that you don't need the most expensive thing to get stunning shots. I think I'll go for the S5IIX.
Beautiful grading and camera work! I think you pointed out the biggest problem with the FX3 low light. 12800 is just a bit too high and it has way too much NR baked in on top of a 4k image making the shadows noticeably soft and smudgy. The battery life is interesting. Do you live in a colder region? Lumix cameras and batteries hold up very well in cold climates unlike other cameras. On paper, they're both actively cooled cameras with a decently sized batter, so should be pretty similar.
When I bought my s1h , I tried telling people . LUMIX is a tough brand . I just ordered this one . And waiting for the new s1h 2 . The look of lumix is crazy .
Can you comment on latest firmware: did Panasonic fix exposure jump in photos when pressing af button? Regarding af in Fuji: I saw a dissapointed utuber saying xh2s in actually worse now with upgrades. Did you mange’s to check that too?
Honest review! I use an s5 and other Panasonic cameras . Love them! I only wish they didnt discontinue their cinema line asI use rhe EVA-1 and need to upgrade very soon so canon, black magic and Sony have to be my choice by default.
Well done from top to bottom. I've never seen you before but I just subscribed 👍🏽 There's one major component you missed. PRICE$$$. I looking at the sony and realized I could get 2 s5IIX's for the price of 1 sony... body only.
I just picked up a A7Cii for stills. I'm sticking with my Lumix GH6 for video. Sony has a long way to catch up to Lumix, there cameras are stacked with cinema tools.
Looking to upgrade from a7iii. Was looking at higher Sony models; however, Black Magic dropped their sale and it took me down a rabbit hole that lead me to the LUMIX s5iix. After your video and some other articles, seems like a no-brainer jump! Budget friendly and has everything I need, especially having ProRes already, not requiring Atomos.
@@hayabusaTravels I have. In some cases you can soften the image to tame it but sometimes I don’t even notice it and I have to look for moire then there are times where I notice immediately
Interesting. A good point about the 2nd base ISO. It would be great if cameras had 3 base ISOs:-) as everyone's needs can vary so much. One advantage of a very high base is that we have the option of stopping down when needed. I know everyone likes to shoot wide open most of the time these days, but this might not always bee appropriate, so at least when it is set very high we have a choice. I personally hate using NDs, and think internal ND's should be standard on any videocentric camera.
I never understood how people identifying themself with brandnames so hard. I shoot on the fx9 and I love it.. but if lumix is your number one choice, go for it. At the end of the day the camera ist just a tool for your creativity, so everybody should use the one which fits for them the most.
Cool video. Side by side comparisons would help us see what you mean. They shot the movie with David Washington on the FX3. Would love to see film like shots on the Panasonic Also I have a Song A7iv as my content camera and it’s great but would it be worth selling for the Panny?
@@lexgraham I do love Panasonic because I used to have a GH4 and then a GH5. I always said if they come with that IBIS in a full frame I would get it. But I moved on and got a black magic then a Sony before they dropped the S5IIx. I do a lot of social media content and hate turning my camera sideways so I use my iPhone mostly but this has open gate so I’m thinking about it.
Just got my first sony. A74. I like handheld looks so i hope it is a great canera for me. I still love lumix 4/3 but cant find accessories here in philippines.
@@lexgraham yeah from all the sample footage I've seen online, the BM seems to have a more filmic pallet right out the gate. This will be the first time I will have functional autofocus after upgrading from the 1st gen G9 MFT camera. In one of the reviews of the S5iix, I noticed that the red channel seemed to be much more contrasty when using the non-raw codecs like ProRes. The neon sign in this video really exemplifies that. The BRAW seemed to retain more color gradation than the ProRes. That observation was the reason I sprang for the video assist. I'm determined to have braw.
I shot a scene today on the S5 II and I had to tell my son (videoing) to be a bit wild with his movements because otherwise the stabilisation was basically turning him into a human tripod.
bro I have a s5iix and all the reasons I love it you said perfectly! the only real thing I think fx3 has over the lumix is the 4k 120 since I do like to use slow mo often. but in 1080 the quality is incredible especially since it is 422 and the flex on the colors/exposure is still amazing. great video man!
Lex thanks for sharing the low light on this camera is great! What's your choice of lenses for this camera for shooting video? I like that you can use an external ssd drive too!
@@MatthewRumble if you want to get more stable run and gun shots and better lowlight, then yeah. And if you want to operate without a rig all the time then yeah. But that Blackmagic image wise is top tier imo. LUMIX is close but not like BM. And BM has internal raw so you’ll be missing that for sure. Rent it, try it.
This guy just dropped facts without feelings❤❤❤ I need to try this camera you talking about. So this Camera or Sony ZV -E1, which one will you pick? I know the zv-E1 comes with crazy stabilization. I want to hear your take. Good one brother!!
i have both and luv them both, i am pretty sure you have the new firmware installed on the Lumix now, as for the FX3 it`s rolling shutter is very good almost next to none.
Well I was a GH5 User and then S5iix and switched to a ZV-E1 from Sony and never looked back. The S5ii is for the price a good camera but it has an outdated sensor with bad rolling shutter and very low readout speed. For me the biggest problem was the very limited lense selection combined with the slow sensor and the resulting crop in 4k60. I shoot like 90% in 4k60 and that is just a bummer for a relatively new camera like the s5ii. Well but for some people it maybe an ok compromise if you also take photos. For me as a video only camera it was not as great as I hoped it to be. Sabilization is of course very good (even though not as smooth as the dynamic active from Sony but you also introduce a crop then). Nice color grading by the way!
I'm currently in the market for a camera for my UA-cam channel, as well as client photography work... The S5iiX is the primary camera on my radar at the moment. What lenses would you recommend if you were to get 3?
Love this and am debating the same thing. I love Sony and its ecosystem, but I don't know, I miss my GH camera and it's ridiculous IBIS (didn't miss the poor autofocus on it, but I made due).
I've used Canon, Nikon, and Lumix for over a decade for military work (personal & work gear). When I got out and worked my first civilian job, my company gave me a decent budget to order whatever camera gear I wanted. I ordered the fx3 and a bunch of Sony lenses, cuz youtubers do make it seem like a god-tier camera. Boy was I disappointed😅. My number one complaint is that menu system is horrendous. The footage that comes out of the fx3 is good, but not "blow other cameras out of the water great." So many cameras shoot quality imagery nowadays. You really can't go wrong. The AF is great, but I'm coming from being taught to manually focus everything you know.
@@lexgraham it has its flaws, but it's seriously one of the best cameras I've ever used, and the colors are my favorite of any camera. If you use it as a cinema camera and rig it out, it's an incredible, light weight beast. And it pairs well with the S5iix because it's also L mount. So I use them together.
Bro I felt the same when I got a Sony A7R3 at the beginning of the year. It was my first ever Sony and I thought “this is it,this is the camera I’ve wanted” long story short I sold it probably a month and a half later if even that and kept my Lumix S5 and couldn’t be happier..until today I said fuck it and ordered the S5IIX so I’m looking forward to that
It’s refreshing to hear I’m not alone with this. I swore the FX3 was the “this is it” camera. Nope. And funny thing is I never even thought twice about it since I’ve sold it
@@lexgraham yeah same I no longer have that I Need To Buy A Sony Camera itch 😅 it’s a nice camera and all and I tried to force myself to like it but the more I used it the more I realized it wasn’t for me
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Maturing is realizing Lumix cameras are so underrated.
Facts!
Lumix seems to have a more natural, film like quality to their log profile. And that image stabe is unbeatable.
Switched from SONY A7siii to LUMIX S5ii. IBIS on lumix is just insane! Such a good camera for the price!
Thinking about get mine as well. Looks like a great deal coming from fx30 and other sony's.
Oh man. I am on the fence.
How is the low light compared to Sony?
@@teegreenburg not huge difference but really good, I can't tell much more cause I did not shot with fx3 or fx6 but compared with equivalent camera (in terms of price) lumix beats it far away.
I never managed to get that quality low light with a Sony A7IV, S-log is 🤮
AND the auto focus is getting way better! It's super usable now.
Love how much love Lumix is getting recently, been shooting on lumix since 2012 and they have always been laughed at because of their contrast autofocus system but image quality, ibis and amount of features has always been top tier. if you dont mind using manual focus, try the s1h, it looks literally like film...
Exactly! I keep wanting to switch from my S1, but aside from the AF there's nothing wrong with it at all. Absolutely amazing camera
Bro I appreciate the realness of this. I now have 3 - S5ii and 1 - S5 IIX for event shoots and I was catching it from people also 😂
It is just me? Or there are others too noticing the jello effect in some of the clips where the camera man is walking around?
Its wobbling quite hard when u have IBIS and the other stabelization on but u can turn the harsh ones off and it stops wobbling so disgustingly hard
Panasonic? That old news.... A week ago i clicked on your video, for the lols, just to see the drama in the comments from sony boys.... yesterday i just picked up the s5iix. Thank you sir
The title is a bold statement. with love, an s5 iix owner
now this one's real
“Low light does not equal no light” has been my sentiment exactly. Great video! I’m looking to get this LUMIX to pair with my Blackmagic Cinema Camera. Same mount type but that stabilization is key for me. Cheers!
I'm with you. We switched from Canon to Sony to BMD and now to the S5iix. S5iix is almost perfect. I am excited for the S1H, BS1H, and EVA updates. I'm hopeful that they make a full frame EVA with ND.
Love it dude! Every time I have to use FX3/A7S III for work I end up so annoyed with it. Definitely some things I like about it, but much prefer living with a Panasonic. A specs sheet tells you nothing about the overall experience you get from these cameras. I have an S1 and when the ONLY thing I'd really wanna change about it is the autofocus after years of ownership, that's how I know it's a good one
Lumix seems to have amaizing colors mann , and i get you when you say you feel inspired when you take it !
I have the s5iix, I LOVE EVERY SINGLE INCH OF IT! The only issue is that, I barely use full frame sensor size because I realize I've been buying APS-c/Super 35 lenses as most of them fits my budget. Especially the anamorphics. I'm planning to sell it and get the GH6ii or maybe I'll just wait a little longer and see if they release a better the BGH1... with PDAF and all the extra features
Try getting a vintage 35mm f1.8 manual focus. It’ll change your life. Canon fd is your friend
Yeah! S5IIx really does shine. Had mine about 5 months now and honestly, everything about it is a pleasure to use. Images are beautiful. Not to mention the cine type features and all the codec options. Lumix on the rise. Good work!
The codecs go crazy! Thanks!
@@lexgraham I’ve not even gone into ProRes or Blackmagic yet.. All-I has been my go to so far! But, with this camera, there’s room to grow without buying a new one.
Lumix colors pop like no other
Doc you here too
Awesome vid man!! Subbed. I just got my s5iix a few weeks ago, planning my first video with it now.
Thanks for the sub!
I sold my bmpcc 6k for the s5iix. I do not regret it.
If you were able to keep the bm as a B cam, for like interviews, would you have?
@@NostalgicNick79 of course. But I wanted 2 s5iix’s tho. lol. I used my BM and Linux together for about 6 months. But was slowly fading away from the BM and was leaning more towards my LUMIX.
Can you explain more why? I am in the same situation. The bm has something magical to its image but I just hate everything else about it 😅 I would love to minimize my set up a bit
I know how you feel. It was hard to let go of the BM because of that special texture it has in the image but filming in 6k on LUMIX with v-log and a lil softening in post makes it really close
yeah i need to make some tests myself. i too think with the right custom lut they look pretty similiar. and you dont have to struggle with ir pollution xD What do you think about the huge hdmi latency? do you think its workable with an external monitor? on the bm there was literally no one@@lexgraham
Dope video, dope input, and dope boots, man. Keep it rockin.
Dope boots indeed! Are they from Keen footwear?
Thank u bru I was stuck between which one to buy and u made it easy
Love the colors much better on the Panasonic. Feature for feature I think the S5iiX is the best value you can find on the market. I love using it.
I love how candid and down to earth this review is - it's exactly what I needed. Thanks man, best of luck with your channel +subbed!
@@ZHLodhi thanks 😊
Opening shot with NYC and good jazz music. That's a type of "bon goût" intro I rarely see on YT. Nice!
I agree that the Lumix S5iix is a great camera. The only issue is that it only delivers cropped 4K 60fps. And if you are like me that loves slowmo B-Roll, that is an issue. That's the big difference with the FX3. Cheers!
you spittin facts
The colors on my S5iiX feel the closest to when I shot on the Alexa mini. I LOVE mine.
I just sold my FX30 for the S5ii. But, that was after researching and watching a lot of videos comparing the two. I started filmmaking with the GH5; which I actually shot a feature film with. I went to Sony for the AF. But now with the S5ii/x, autofocus is not an issue anymore. I’m pretty excited. Great music, by the way.
Hey why not go for the s5iix2? Just learning about these camera s
Amen, brother. You hit on all the points. I use Canon, Sony and Lumix now and have been blown away by the S5iiX. The SSD and codecs are amazing. Stabilization is top tier. And I love to grade VLOG.
V Log is something else 🔥
How about that Rolling Shutter?
This is the beauty about being a creator: just because one tool works for someone else doesn't mean it's going to work for you. Great take! As a previous S5IIX owner, I can say it's a fantastic camera that is constantly being supported by LUMIX (something Sony seriously sucks at). Funny enough, I'm using an FX3 now, but I appreciate everything LUMIX is doing and I'm keeping an eye out for the successor to the S1H (my next camera).
Omg That intro was beautiful! I was debating between the fx3 and the s5iix but honestly after watching your video , Im buying the s5iix
Keep up the good work !
I hope I get to come to NYC once again. I went there in 2018 to elope. It's an amazing, special city. I'm from Australia. It was nice to see that gorgeous skyline in this video.
about to shoot another show with my s5iix and i love this thing. its just beautiful to shoot with
Ive been panasonic for years and tried the sony FX30 and returned it after 1 week and went with s5iix
Seriously considering getting a Lumix S5IIX but I'm worried about moire, and the more I read about this camera, the more it seems its is true weakness. I wanna get a hybrid shooter that can do both photo and video, I was also considering the canon r5c, Sony FX3 (but I feel like it lacks the in the photography aspect) and finally Ive been looking at the Sony a7cii. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Awesome video and footage. I own two Lumix S5 II's and I might even add a third.
Love the honesty in this !!! And am subbing 👏
Thanks Jeff!
agree on all points, if anything I would love for them to make an APSC camera so that we can get the APSC cine lenses from Laowa, Sirui etc, yes you can mount them onto the S5II and shoot in APSC mode but I think it would make it more practical for regular buyers who just want a small simple setup that looks amazing yet doesn't cost what the FX30 does.
Well-done brother 🎉
was this shot in vlog 24fps?
yes it was.
Amazing work!
Just saying that i love your shots throughout the video. You picked some nice locations and the low light footage really looks good.
Thanks 😊
Just wanna say thank you! I had difficulty deciding between the FX3 and the S5IIX. I almost went for the much more expensive FX3. But this video showed me that you don't need the most expensive thing to get stunning shots. I think I'll go for the S5IIX.
glad i could help!
Great video! I'm surprised by your comment regarding battery life, I'm managing to get a measly 45min -1 hour recording in 6k open gate.
fx3 owner... haven't created with he s5iix but I feel you fr
Man this is a good honest video nice work
Beautiful grading and camera work! I think you pointed out the biggest problem with the FX3 low light. 12800 is just a bit too high and it has way too much NR baked in on top of a 4k image making the shadows noticeably soft and smudgy.
The battery life is interesting. Do you live in a colder region? Lumix cameras and batteries hold up very well in cold climates unlike other cameras. On paper, they're both actively cooled cameras with a decently sized batter, so should be pretty similar.
The fx3 battery was terrible. Just fiddling with camera settings would drain the battery. but on the LUMIX s5iix I get double the battery life
When I bought my s1h , I tried telling people . LUMIX is a tough brand . I just ordered this one . And waiting for the new s1h 2 . The look of lumix is crazy .
@@jaybuckets2153 I agree. I don’t need another camera but when the new version of the S1H comes out that’s going to be hard to ignore
My exact thoughts. They are scared to let you turn the NR off.
It doesn’t matter because the marketing team can convince every camera shill channel to push and push products.
Can you comment on latest firmware: did Panasonic fix exposure jump in photos when pressing af button? Regarding af in Fuji: I saw a dissapointed utuber saying xh2s in actually worse now with upgrades. Did you mange’s to check that too?
Yeah on XH2s when updated to the latest firmware the AF went downhill. the AF was superb but after 3.0 it’s accuracy fell off. This I can confirm.
@@lexgraham so 3.0 is last good firnware update. didi you try the 5.10? any diffrence?
Really enjoyed seeing those shots. Where can I see more of them?
@@ricochetgraphics6140 night shots around the city?
Thanks for the insight. Dope footage and you just earned another sub!
@@mrwilljams Thanks i appreciate it!
Honest review! I use an s5 and other Panasonic cameras . Love them! I only wish they didnt discontinue their cinema line asI use rhe EVA-1 and need to upgrade very soon so canon, black magic and Sony have to be my choice by default.
A Panasonic Cinema line is definitely needed rn
Well done from top to bottom. I've never seen you before but I just subscribed 👍🏽 There's one major component you missed. PRICE$$$. I looking at the sony and realized I could get 2 s5IIX's for the price of 1 sony... body only.
Lumix is on fire when it comes to film. I switched back when the S1 came out and now I'm a X user as well.
all lumix needs is s5iii with z6iii specs. im a r6ii user. i like lumix stabilization. good video.
I just picked up a A7Cii for stills. I'm sticking with my Lumix GH6 for video. Sony has a long way to catch up to Lumix, there cameras are stacked with cinema tools.
Looking to upgrade from a7iii. Was looking at higher Sony models; however, Black Magic dropped their sale and it took me down a rabbit hole that lead me to the LUMIX s5iix. After your video and some other articles, seems like a no-brainer jump! Budget friendly and has everything I need, especially having ProRes already, not requiring Atomos.
Hello! Did you encountered the moire issue on the Lumix?
@@hayabusaTravels I have. In some cases you can soften the image to tame it but sometimes I don’t even notice it and I have to look for moire then there are times where I notice immediately
100% agree !! Lumix image is more organic and the color science is amazing. Stabilization and fun to use for run and gun. Love your review !!
did you use glimmer glass filters here? ^^
S5ii shooter. The full time gig just got me an Fx3. Looking forward to comparing them this weekend!
@@prestonurvina lmk how it goes! And which one you felt was better for you
lmk
what audio gear and processing did you use? it sounds like you're using a studio mic!!
thank you man! very nice video
No doubt! Thanks for the comment 😊
Interesting. A good point about the 2nd base ISO. It would be great if cameras had 3 base ISOs:-) as everyone's needs can vary so much. One advantage of a very high base is that we have the option of stopping down when needed. I know everyone likes to shoot wide open most of the time these days, but this might not always bee appropriate, so at least when it is set very high we have a choice. I personally hate using NDs, and think internal ND's should be standard on any videocentric camera.
Nice brother, image quality is nice and sharp
thanks bro!
At 2:09 you mention x3 has waveforms ? Does it ? That is news to me.
I never understood how people identifying themself with brandnames so hard.
I shoot on the fx9 and I love it.. but if lumix is your number one choice, go for it.
At the end of the day the camera ist just a tool for your creativity, so everybody should use the one which fits for them the most.
Bro if Reviewers can make videos LYING, then he can make a video REPLYING! #BARS
The difference is, there is less fuss with the Lumix in post vs the other brands including Sony.
Cool video. Side by side comparisons would help us see what you mean. They shot the movie with David Washington on the FX3. Would love to see film like shots on the Panasonic
Also I have a Song A7iv as my content camera and it’s great but would it be worth selling for the Panny?
If you enjoy using it that’s all that matters tbh. look at my friends channel who uses a GH5, and his stuff is incredible and he refuses to leave it.
@@lexgraham I do love Panasonic because I used to have a GH4 and then a GH5. I always said if they come with that IBIS in a full frame I would get it. But I moved on and got a black magic then a Sony before they dropped the S5IIx. I do a lot of social media content and hate turning my camera sideways so I use my iPhone mostly but this has open gate so I’m thinking about it.
Just got my first sony. A74. I like handheld looks so i hope it is a great canera for me. I still love lumix 4/3 but cant find accessories here in philippines.
If you enjoy using it that’s all that matters tbh. look at my friends channel who uses a GH5, and his stuff is incredible and he refuses to leave it.
Is it possible to get 4k 120 on the 5ii x with the video assist?
I havent tried yet tbh
Sold. Thank you for your thoughts my friend. Cheers from Cali!
Off topic, but thanks for using that nice jazz piece instead of a lo-fi chill track like everyone else seems to do for background music 👍 😅
Both cameras get the job done well in my view, I have and use both systems. Just depends what works for you and Panasonic works for you. Cool!
Simple
I noticed you have a hollyland mic. I have the same one. How do you set your level?
what hollyland mic is it?
@@ADANDURAN-b8l m1
i managed to find the ZVE1 (same sensor as FX3) for 1700 same price as the S5II, wich one should i go for?
Have you tried using it with BRAW yet? how does it compare to the BRAW from the blackmagic 6k full frame?
I just ordered my S5iix plus a 5" blackmagic video assist 12g. Can't wait.
@@TerenceKearns it’s like having a bmcc6k with autofocus and ibis. But I will say the bmcc6k still has a better image somehow
@@lexgraham yeah from all the sample footage I've seen online, the BM seems to have a more filmic pallet right out the gate. This will be the first time I will have functional autofocus after upgrading from the 1st gen G9 MFT camera. In one of the reviews of the S5iix, I noticed that the red channel seemed to be much more contrasty when using the non-raw codecs like ProRes. The neon sign in this video really exemplifies that. The BRAW seemed to retain more color gradation than the ProRes. That observation was the reason I sprang for the video assist. I'm determined to have braw.
@ yeah once you have BRaw it’s hard to go back to a non raw workflow
I shot a scene today on the S5 II and I had to tell my son (videoing) to be a bit wild with his movements because otherwise the stabilisation was basically turning him into a human tripod.
🤣 you literally have to turn it off to get that chaotic look
Which first lens you can recoment for S5iix?
Lumix 35mm 1.8 or Sigma 28-70 F2.8
bro I have a s5iix and all the reasons I love it you said perfectly!
the only real thing I think fx3 has over the lumix is the 4k 120 since I do like to use slow mo often. but in 1080 the quality is incredible especially since it is 422 and the flex on the colors/exposure is still amazing.
great video man!
@@DonovanLee thanks man I appreciate it! Yeah and in DaVinci you can upscale the 1080/ 120 footage which is a nice hack no one mentions.
@@lexgraham 👀 I got davinci I just need to learn it. Been using premiere for years
Does anyone know what lavs he is using?
Lex thanks for sharing the low light on this camera is great! What's your choice of lenses for this camera for shooting video? I like that you can use an external ssd drive too!
Coming from a bmpc6k pro user should I switch to lumix?
@@MatthewRumble if you want to get more stable run and gun shots and better lowlight, then yeah. And if you want to operate without a rig all the time then yeah. But that Blackmagic image wise is top tier imo. LUMIX is close but not like BM. And BM has internal raw so you’ll be missing that for sure.
Rent it, try it.
Can you comment on rolling shutter performance? Do you use it for anything involving movement?
This guy just dropped facts without feelings❤❤❤ I need to try this camera you talking about. So this Camera or Sony ZV -E1, which one will you pick? I know the zv-E1 comes with crazy stabilization. I want to hear your take. Good one brother!!
LUMIX s5iix. I actually had a guy who was begging to trade with me after he used the s5iix
I had both but switched to ZV-E1 but it depends on your use case. I need 4k60 which the s5ii can only deliver with a crop.
i have both and luv them both, i am pretty sure you have the new firmware installed on the Lumix now, as for the FX3 it`s rolling shutter is very good almost next to none.
What lens where you using on this video?
Well I was a GH5 User and then S5iix and switched to a ZV-E1 from Sony and never looked back. The S5ii is for the price a good camera but it has an outdated sensor with bad rolling shutter and very low readout speed. For me the biggest problem was the very limited lense selection combined with the slow sensor and the resulting crop in 4k60. I shoot like 90% in 4k60 and that is just a bummer for a relatively new camera like the s5ii. Well but for some people it maybe an ok compromise if you also take photos. For me as a video only camera it was not as great as I hoped it to be. Sabilization is of course very good (even though not as smooth as the dynamic active from Sony but you also introduce a crop then).
Nice color grading by the way!
I'm currently in the market for a camera for my UA-cam channel, as well as client photography work...
The S5iiX is the primary camera on my radar at the moment.
What lenses would you recommend if you were to get 3?
the 18mm the 35mm and the 85mm
Love this and am debating the same thing. I love Sony and its ecosystem, but I don't know, I miss my GH camera and it's ridiculous IBIS (didn't miss the poor autofocus on it, but I made due).
I've used Canon, Nikon, and Lumix for over a decade for military work (personal & work gear). When I got out and worked my first civilian job, my company gave me a decent budget to order whatever camera gear I wanted. I ordered the fx3 and a bunch of Sony lenses, cuz youtubers do make it seem like a god-tier camera. Boy was I disappointed😅. My number one complaint is that menu system is horrendous. The footage that comes out of the fx3 is good, but not "blow other cameras out of the water great." So many cameras shoot quality imagery nowadays. You really can't go wrong. The AF is great, but I'm coming from being taught to manually focus everything you know.
I knew i wasn’t alone when I felt like that
Just bought mine and I love it. I also gave the sigma FP the Lumix and sigma colors are my favorite.
@@davidclark2476 I was looking at the sigma fp last night. What did you think about it. I’m tempted to get it as a dedicated cinema camera
@@lexgraham it has its flaws, but it's seriously one of the best cameras I've ever used, and the colors are my favorite of any camera. If you use it as a cinema camera and rig it out, it's an incredible, light weight beast. And it pairs well with the S5iix because it's also L mount. So I use them together.
@@davidclark2476 after seeing how flexible it is to recover highlights and shadows im really tempted
Amazing low light content. Was it all intra? Or what codec
ALL-I but I started using prores
Noice. Killer footage bro
Hey bro, have you had huge problems with the moire issue?
Yeah sometimes, I soften the image so it goes away sometimes, but there is a store that installs an OPLF into the camera that I’m looking into
Is the LUMIX s5 ii good for sports videography?
Review aside .. I enjoyed every second of this video 👍🏻
I am heavily leaning towards the S5iix over the A7iv. How is the object AF? I need solid AF on objects like pocket knives, challenge coins, etc.
Single point, Zone and subject tracking AF is great and not very dissimilar to sony. Touch tracking however is not easy to use and isn't as reliable.
@Animalinfotainment well...I ordered the s5iix. Let's hope it stands up.
Bro I felt the same when I got a Sony A7R3 at the beginning of the year. It was my first ever Sony and I thought “this is it,this is the camera I’ve wanted” long story short I sold it probably a month and a half later if even that and kept my Lumix S5 and couldn’t be happier..until today I said fuck it and ordered the S5IIX so I’m looking forward to that
It’s refreshing to hear I’m not alone with this. I swore the FX3 was the “this is it” camera. Nope. And funny thing is I never even thought twice about it since I’ve sold it
@@lexgraham yeah same I no longer have that I Need To Buy A Sony Camera itch 😅 it’s a nice camera and all and I tried to force myself to like it but the more I used it the more I realized it wasn’t for me
@@MambaTheOfficial you’re going to love the s5iix 🔥
Very nice work! As someone with a Lumix S5iix, what lens did you use for the gorgeous Pepsi Cola sign shots and what camera settings? Great stuff.
@@MikeFelkerVideos thanks I used sigma 24-70 f2.8 in 6k open gate/ all-I
you're gonna be huge one day bro
Man thanks! Please check out my first episode to my anthology series Undertone
What about the 60 and 120 4k crop ..that’s the only thing that has me on a hinge 👀
I’d say get a wide angle lens. Crop solved imo
Bruuhh when did you graduate from the FX30? Lol what did I miss?
How about GH7 vs FX3?