Aaah this whole trip was so much fun! What would you like me to cover next? I’m thinking some “real time LUT” photo walks and a comparison with the GH6 👀
Nicely filmed Emily, and great to meet you too. Love your sample images and videos. Hah! PS - consider adding some index / chapter points for easier indexing!
Beautiful photos and wonderful review as usual with the Emily style presentation! REAL TIME LUT IS AMAZING! And it was so great meeting you in person in Japan finally!
❤I AM EXCITED 🤩 Congrats with your Panasonic invite, luck you 👍🏻 I am super keen to buy the more film friendly S5-IIX and looking forward to seeing the first round of review videos.✌🏻 Cheers from Western Australia 🇦🇺
Great video Emily! The pictures from Tokyo looked amazing and honestly what Panasonic did with the S5II is terrific, it’s such a capable professional camera but at a quite reasonable price. Would love to see more open gate / reframing stuff, like editing one sequence three ways with widescreen, 16:9, and vertical?
@@MicroFourNerds Glad you had fun in Japan! I've been in Japan 20+ years, traveled to all 47 prefectures but have more exploring to do. Always love your posts.
I just bought the original S5 a few weeks ago. Couldn’t resist. You knew a new camera was being released because there was fantastic deals on the S5. I love this camera and look forward to upgrading to version two in a couple years when the price comes down like the S5 has now.
Always loved Panasonic, but did sell off all my MFT stuff to go all in with Fuji. I’ve got Nikon DSLR FF and have been looking for a FF mirrorless but AF has always concerned me. However, this camera actually seems stellar! I think it might be the one. The great LUMIX menu, FF, a true hybrid that can now equal Sony at a great price point. Glad you got out to Japan with the usual suspects - amazing for your channel and well deserved. You make great content. Your channel for sure deserves to really grow.
I just want to thank you for your amazing 'Open Gate' diagram and explanation. First person to walk me through it in a way my dim self could understand.
@MicroFourNerds my 2023 aim is to get my videography to half the level of my photography so it's about time I dialled in some learning. Only just discovered your channel recently and your work is fantastic. Keep it up!
Thank you for including 1080p in your video review and slo motion test. Many other channels exclude it like the plague but the reality is 1080p is a very useful format for recording video and it's usually where you get more fps but at the cost of resolution which is fine because we often deliver in 1080p for social media anyway.
Wonderful video Emily! I'm sorry we didn't meet in Tokyo. Your presets are lovely, and you've already updated them with LUTs, wow! So I've just purchased and will include them in my next video about the S5II. Cheers!
Great video, so pleased Panasonic have finally gone PDAF. love the open gate thing as well, very useful for reframing. I was wondering when someone would give us a basically full sensor readout at 25fps. Amazing.
Great upload, Emily! Thanks for all your Lumix content...considering an upgrade from G9 and GH5ii to S5ii for low light filming as an astrophotographer, I'm usually out in the dark! Lol! Your vids were invaluable when I started in Micro 4/3 and you're continuing the great content in the full frame game too! :) Best wishes from north of the border! :)
Lumix did this unveil right. They identified proper genuine influencers in-segment. Nobody who has trust problems. Flew them in. Handed out gear (for keeps, I believe?) Let them be honest. I think it's gonna work out for Lumix on this one.
Thx for the nice review. Your channel deserves more people watching it, in my opinion. Greetings from a fellow m4/3 - S5 user from Italy, and keep up the good work!
Wow! Great review! I can't believe you kept this a secret! What a backdrop to film a review! You always visit such incredible locations! You are the reason I shoot in Panasonic, looks like there is another one on my wish list! Also, your hair looks amazing too! Can't wait for the next video!
Wow - you got exceptionally interesting footage. And covered some different topics than others. 🥳Beautifully shots, Emily, and so nice to have met you! ❤ cheers! 🎉
Another great video Emily, thanks. This looks like a great upgrade. One added bonus, this and the original S5 use the same battery. No need to drag two chargers around any more.
What an amazing review and your photos and videos are the best I've seen with all of the reviews this camera. Congratulations on being a part of the launch 🥳🥳🥳
An excellent video Emily! I currently have an S5 and debating whether to trade in for the S5 II or wait for the the X version due out later this year. This may have tipped me over into the S5 II column. Thanks for posting 🙂
great to see you there Emily !!. Your honest and always charm and fun style is a joy to see. I'll keep an eye on this camera, but with Gh6 now are too many options!!
Nice review 🎉. I loved the photo review part of this video. Everyone else don't get as detailed on photo and focus more on video. Thanks for the video.
Love it, Love it, Love it!! So good to watch, you are very natural. You should be a RUclipsr when you grow up! I feel very privileged to see my face in it! Thank you Emily!
Finally!!! Thanks to Panasonic and to you for making this video!! I have not upgraded cameras in 9-10years as I feel nothing was checking all the boxes. But this does!
@@MicroFourNerds actually even though the camera with surprisingly good kit lens is rather affordable ... what about lenses? So far the few I found are around $1000 each ... autsch! Any tips?
@@tobiaslofi the prime set some of the focal lengths are quite cheap, and don’t forget with the new focus system all the sigma glass works completely as well! Exactly the same results for af 😁
So I've found your channel after seeing you on a few other YTer's videos from the Panasonic announcement in Tokyo. This video came up as a suggestion... I found your presentation of the camera in this video to be the best of any. I've subbed and I look forward to seeing more content. cheers-Dave K
Great review! Loving this camera. As an S5 and G9 user, I love what this means for the future of Lumix. I'm wondering now what's next for the FF lineup. Will we see a flagship model with this AF system? I'd love to see a higher-MP S1ii or S1Rii. What do you think? Thanks for the review and awesome you got this opportunity! Very jealous!
Literally putting money away every month to order the S5x in May - until then my G9 will have to do :) Also - you’re by far my favorite YTer 💖💖💖 I may be biased because of my love of M4/3
Thanks! Video looks awesome. This camera was already a steal at $2k, but it's on sale for the holidays here in the US for only $1,697! You can also bundle several lenses for not much more. I got the 50 1.8 for an extra $47, so only $1,747 total which is incredible. Best bang for the buck by a mile.
Excellent review. Interesting about the LUT for stills, thank you for mentioning this feature. I thought your still images and video of Tokyo scenes were lovely.
Hey Emily, can you verify whether the S5 ii still has the "live view composite" feature? On the original S5, that was essentially a really awesome way to use a sort of bulb mode. So far however, in regards to this camera no one has mentioned the feature in these initial reviews and I can't find any mention of it online. Fantastic review! Your production value just keeps getting better and better!
It is coming via a firmware update. I asked myself as I love that feature!! So it definitely is on the way but isn’t in the camera currently at the 1.0 firmware. Hopefully it’ll be in place before launch 🙏
You are killing these reviews, informative, outside the box usage thinking with your lovely personality and sense of humour in the driving seat. The IOM TT will soon sneak up, try the slow mo then!! On that note, I wonder how well the auto human and eye detect focus works on subjects wearing crash helmets, i’m thinking sports photography. I use the G9 when I go to BSB but use zone focus more often than not, still homing those skills, which can be a bit hit and miss, we’ll for me at least. So do you get to keep the s52 or will you buy one, would love to see more on this camera from you in future as a potential owner and L mount system belonger!! ? Thanks, the Lumix ambassadors do a great job and your amongst the top ones in my humble view. 👏
Thanks so much! Ya know, my dad has lived on the Isle of Man for nearly 20 years and I’ve NEVER been to see the TT! He always leaves the island that time because it’s so busy 😂 I really should go it would be a brilliant test for a camera. Yes I have the s5ii and shall be making many more comparison videos etc in the coming weeks 😁
@@MicroFourNerds I can understand why your dad would leave during the TT, especially if he’s not into motorbikes, the island becomes, shall we say, a parallel universe. For many the TT is a challenge morally too because of the accidents, and sadly the loss of life, I juggle with some times, just saying before you commit. However, the TT is also an amazing spectacle, it’s expensive but maybe dad will let you stay at his, if he doesn’t let his house for the two weeks already, wouldn’t blame him, quite a profit to be made there. You’re very close to the racing, the ultimate test for any camera. I’m so tempted just to take the plunge and get it, it is the first of a new phase after-all!! I’m keen to know how much of a difference the S52 makes to your wedding photography and videos, mind you your pretty ace at that anyway. 👍
If you are using a slower computer to edit your 48p on, then most editing programs give you the option to edit in true 24.00p and then select back to 48p for file output of your edited timeline sequence 👍This is a great workaround for struggling, older computers. 😃
Thanks for the video. Excellent work. I just shot a feature film on the S5. I shot into the Ninja V so I was getting FULL FRAME, 5.9k RAW Proress 422, 12 bit at 400 Mbs. The image is poetry. Mind blowing at this price. I don't use auto focus and I don't like that they are charging for the RAW output on this S5Mk II. I just don't think I need an update. As a narrative filmmaker, who always needs a monitor (Ninja) on the camera for framing and focusing, the first S5 is all I will need, probably, for the next 5 years, and, for the price drop you will now see on the original S5, you can get a Ninja and go for the FULL FRAME, 5.9k RAW Proress 422, 12 bit at 400 Mbs.
Hi Emily! Thanks for the review! Awesome video btw, regardless of the content. It was quite up beat and colorful, and the skin tones you get from this camera is really nice! I have a couple of quick questions though: Does this camera support the little Olympus FL-LM3 flash? Also, does is support linking the Focus Point to the Auto Exposure system (like exposing for the face when it is detected?)
Hmm very good questions! To my knowledge the Olympus and lumix hotshoes have always been compatible, so I would say yes to the flashgun. I haven’t had chance to check the flash on this unit yet but it should have all the exposure features with it being a hybrid camera 😊
I've noticed your photography with this camera on other videos. Seems like you really like those Lumix f1.8 primes. Would you recommend just grabbing a whole set since they're so economical? Any ones you prefer over the others?
I really love the 85mm and the 35mm. The one I’ve used least so far is the 24mm, as I find if I want something wider I may as well pick the 18mm. I think if I could pick only one I’d choose the 35mm 😊
@@MicroFourNerds thanks! I've since checked out your video on the whole set. I probably should have been subscribed so I fixed that too lol. I'm curious about that 18mm too. I'd planned on the 85 but you sold me on that 35mm 🙌
Emily I’m so glad to watch your video! Would you say the s5ii’s hd120p-180p (cropped 180 is sharper i hear) is a sharp as the gh6 hd120-300fps? (Gh6 4k 120 is def sharper lol)
@@MicroFourNerds I opted the GH6 out because of no PDAF. I can't imagine that Lumix G can be without for long. CP+ i february I would guess there will be news.
Beautiful pictures :) Thanks for metioning my favorite menu function, I love it on my S1H and really miss on S1.Does camera also remember different settings in video mode and photo mode or it keeps current settings after switching mode?
Great video, the photos from Tokyo was amazing. The camera is great I wish they include the 4k60p with no crop anyway I think is the right camera to upgrade from my gh5.
Hey Emily, here’s my question. If Panasonic was to release a GH6s with the same features as the S5 mark ii x. Which one would you purchased, & why? By the way, I purchased your Everything pack. Nicely done, keep up the good work.
Brilliant thank you hope you enjoy it! That is a good question because both cameras are aimed to a slightly different purpose. The gh6 (gh6ii) honestly easily wins when it comes to high end video options. We have no crop, ever. We have 4k 120p we have the ability to record ProRes internally. It’s very video centric. The S5ii is great because it really splits down the middle and caters for photo and video. The larger sensor does perform so well at night. Because I have invested in so much m43 glass, I think the gh6ii would be the winner for me! The gh6 as it is is almost perfect!
I was thinking the same thing for myself. I own the GH5 & the GH6. So a newer GH6 mark ii would be the perfect camera. I use my GH6 only for construction photos, & videos. So autofocus is not a big deal for me, for now. But it would be nice to have the next-gen technology in this camera. Thanks for the reply.
Great video, thanx! It seems to be a great camera. I have the S5 and love their camera set up. I just struggle with panas skintones. How about making a video about this. Maybe you can show us, how to make them warmer!? Thanx
That real time LUT would be gold on micro 4/3! Not for video but for photo. It could open up an unlimited world of film sims that us micro 4/3 users have been envious of Fujifilm ... put that in a “GX10” small rangefinder in this day and age of JPEG shooters and it’ll sell like hotcakes
Great video Emily 🙏. I'm following you from good lens collection days of MFT. You have a lot of experience with Panasonic systems I can say. In your future videos I'll love to see if you cover the following topics: *Test all the existed full frame Panasonic lenses for performance with new Panasonic S5MII phase autofocus engine in day and night environments both photo and video. *Open gate shooting style possibilities with this new camera as much of the audience like me are in search of a tool with fast social media content creation. *slow motion capabilites of this camera with phase detect with different subjects, multi subjects as create cinematic feel.This feature is available as S&Q option on dial but how it performs with new auto focus. *Live crop is my favorite, if possible please cover that topic with new phase detect. It is much used feature as save lot of time in post. What new codec it covers with it. Is 4k live crop Panasonic added with this new S5MII or still full HD? If it is still full HD please inform Panasonic research team to add 4K or 6K live cropping in S5 mark 2 with an update. I know they are listening to you. I know I've requested a lot but I'm excited my favourite system now have a phase detect autofocus. And you are the best who can explain all in detail. Thank you Emily for all the great videos 🙏.
This camera is great and everything (the original S5 is still great as well), but what about MFT? The G Series specifically? I fear it's dead. Thank you for covering photography more than just an afterthought though! Most reviewers just kept talking about video.
@@MicroFourNerds Pretty good price around 300 euros! Just toying with the idea of selling some of my Fuji gear to get the Sigma 28-70mm instead :D Thank you for replying!
Aaah this whole trip was so much fun! What would you like me to cover next? I’m thinking some “real time LUT” photo walks and a comparison with the GH6 👀
Real time LUTS is super fun and tbh something I’ve asked for in the way back past! I think those both sound like awesome ideas
I think it'll be interesting to compare to the GH6. I use my S5 with a GH6 now and it's a killer combo.
@@marklondon8793 filming a comparison this Friday, I’m excited to see the results myself!
L mount starter kit would be great :)
Oh oh I know - a comprehensive shutter angle explanation for newcomers
Nicely filmed Emily, and great to meet you too. Love your sample images and videos. Hah! PS - consider adding some index / chapter points for easier indexing!
Omg I knew there was something I still had to do 😂 thanks Gordon! It was so lovely to meet you too!
@@MicroFourNerds I often forget!
Beautiful photos and wonderful review as usual with the Emily style presentation! REAL TIME LUT IS AMAZING! And it was so great meeting you in person in Japan finally!
Thanks so much Richard! ☺️🙏
Emily this is such a fantastic and detailed review! I love all the real world examples and I feel the same way about IBIS!!
Thanks so much Julia! I’ve been binge watching your vids since Tokyo, you’re such an inspiration. Can’t wait to see what you create this year!
So glad they got you on this trip! Great footage. Amazing camera but as an S5 owner already I'm in no hurry to upgrade.
Those photos & B-rolls are gorgeous! Makes me want to fly out there again!! Good meeting you in Tokyo 😀
Thanks so much Kai! 😁
Looks like the camera the world has been waiting for.
Thank you for your videos, they are always so nice and relatable. I love nerds.
❤I AM EXCITED 🤩 Congrats with your Panasonic invite, luck you 👍🏻
I am super keen to buy the more film friendly S5-IIX and looking forward to seeing the first round of review videos.✌🏻 Cheers from Western Australia 🇦🇺
I’m loving this girl in particular… love the way she talks and organize her contents ❤
Great video Emily! The pictures from Tokyo looked amazing and honestly what Panasonic did with the S5II is terrific, it’s such a capable professional camera but at a quite reasonable price. Would love to see more open gate / reframing stuff, like editing one sequence three ways with widescreen, 16:9, and vertical?
glad you had a great time in japan!
Thanks so much Patrick!
@@MicroFourNerds Glad you had fun in Japan! I've been in Japan 20+ years, traveled to all 47 prefectures but have more exploring to do. Always love your posts.
Great review, and I love the name of the channel lol. I am very intrigued with the S5II. Subscribed!
Fantastic vid as always Em - I love the time, effort and passion you put in to your projects.
Thank you 😍😍😍😍
So glad all my favorite creators got to go to Tokyo. I'm sure it was an unforgettable trip. I'm pre-ordered and can't wait to get my s5ii!
I just bought the original S5 a few weeks ago. Couldn’t resist. You knew a new camera was being released because there was fantastic deals on the S5. I love this camera and look forward to upgrading to version two in a couple years when the price comes down like the S5 has now.
I bought a second S5 for $1500 with the 85 1.8. That’s $1,000 for a full frame 4k60 camera with no AA filter! What a deal!
The autofocus is amazing for the first release of it. I’m going to pre order. However I’d love a range finder version of this
I don't think the new fan etc can be easily put in a range finder style unless they make it bigger. Wish they introduce a new gx8 successor with PDAF
Great work Em and awesome to meet you in merry old Japan. :)
Thank you! It was a meeting you Sam! 😁
One of the best reviews right here! Thanks for this! So great meeting you in person in Tokyo! 🔥
Aww thanks so much Caleb. We need to start that band 😆🎸
It's also fun to watch people enjoy the magic of good autofocus that just works, no fuss. 😊
Always loved Panasonic, but did sell off all my MFT stuff to go all in with Fuji. I’ve got Nikon DSLR FF and have been looking for a FF mirrorless but AF has always concerned me. However, this camera actually seems stellar! I think it might be the one. The great LUMIX menu, FF, a true hybrid that can now equal Sony at a great price point. Glad you got out to Japan with the usual suspects - amazing for your channel and well deserved. You make great content. Your channel for sure deserves to really grow.
Thanks so much!
I just want to thank you for your amazing 'Open Gate' diagram and explanation. First person to walk me through it in a way my dim self could understand.
No problem! I needed that visualisation myself - I couldn’t get into my head just how bigger the 6k is 😂
@MicroFourNerds my 2023 aim is to get my videography to half the level of my photography so it's about time I dialled in some learning. Only just discovered your channel recently and your work is fantastic. Keep it up!
I think you’re camera review style is my favorite of the like 24 people I’ve watched.
Thanks so much!
Thank you for including 1080p in your video review and slo motion test. Many other channels exclude it like the plague but the reality is 1080p is a very useful format for recording video and it's usually where you get more fps but at the cost of resolution which is fine because we often deliver in 1080p for social media anyway.
Wonderful video Emily! I'm sorry we didn't meet in Tokyo. Your presets are lovely, and you've already updated them with LUTs, wow! So I've just purchased and will include them in my next video about the S5II. Cheers!
Ahh I so wish we’d have said hi I’ve watched your channel for years! Thanks so much 😁
@@MicroFourNerds you're too kind. If I can ever do anything for you, don't hesitate to reach out.
Great video, so pleased Panasonic have finally gone PDAF. love the open gate thing as well, very useful for reframing. I was wondering when someone would give us a basically full sensor readout at 25fps. Amazing.
Oh, and will they add phase detect to micro four thirds?
Great upload, Emily! Thanks for all your Lumix content...considering an upgrade from G9 and GH5ii to S5ii for low light filming as an astrophotographer, I'm usually out in the dark! Lol! Your vids were invaluable when I started in Micro 4/3 and you're continuing the great content in the full frame game too! :) Best wishes from north of the border! :)
Lumix did this unveil right.
They identified proper genuine influencers in-segment. Nobody who has trust problems. Flew them in. Handed out gear (for keeps, I believe?) Let them be honest.
I think it's gonna work out for Lumix on this one.
Gear for loan I believe, but they would’ve receive great discounts. I saw them get all the lenses too but it’s only a couple months loan I believe
Thx for the nice review. Your channel deserves more people watching it, in my opinion. Greetings from a fellow m4/3 - S5 user from Italy, and keep up the good work!
Wow! Great review! I can't believe you kept this a secret! What a backdrop to film a review! You always visit such incredible locations! You are the reason I shoot in Panasonic, looks like there is another one on my wish list! Also, your hair looks amazing too! Can't wait for the next video!
Thanks Martin!! You really couldn’t take a bad shot in Japan I was really spoiled!
While searching for contents on the S5 II I stumbled upon your channel and really love it! New subscriber here 😊
Hi there, been following you for a while and you have been a big inspiration for me.
Amazing work as always
Wow - you got exceptionally interesting footage. And covered some different topics than others. 🥳Beautifully shots, Emily, and so nice to have met you! ❤ cheers! 🎉
Thanks so much Cassie! So lovely to have met you too, what a brilliant time it was ☺️
Another great video Emily, thanks. This looks like a great upgrade. One added bonus, this and the original S5 use the same battery. No need to drag two chargers around any more.
What an amazing review and your photos and videos are the best I've seen with all of the reviews this camera. Congratulations on being a part of the launch 🥳🥳🥳
Thanks so much!
Great video, I have had mine about 5 months now, still learning!! Please keep the videos for the S5ii coming they help newbies like me so much thanks
An excellent video Emily! I currently have an S5 and debating whether to trade in for the S5 II or wait for the the X version due out later this year. This may have tipped me over into the S5 II column.
Thanks for posting 🙂
great to see you there Emily !!. Your honest and always charm and fun style is a joy to see. I'll keep an eye on this camera, but with Gh6 now are too many options!!
Nice review 🎉. I loved the photo review part of this video. Everyone else don't get as detailed on photo and focus more on video. Thanks for the video.
Fantastic review. Great balance between technical details and practical considerations.
I didn't know about the LUT for photos! That's awesome! Super useful for food blogging.
Love it, Love it, Love it!!
So good to watch, you are very natural. You should be a RUclipsr when you grow up!
I feel very privileged to see my face in it! Thank you Emily!
We’re friends for life now after Japan! Camera buddies!! 😁☺️
Finally!!! Thanks to Panasonic and to you for making this video!! I have not upgraded cameras in 9-10years as I feel nothing was checking all the boxes. But this does!
It really does!! So happy with this camera it has ticked all the boxes I needed as well
@@MicroFourNerds actually even though the camera with surprisingly good kit lens is rather affordable ... what about lenses? So far the few I found are around $1000 each ... autsch! Any tips?
@@tobiaslofi the prime set some of the focal lengths are quite cheap, and don’t forget with the new focus system all the sigma glass works completely as well! Exactly the same results for af 😁
Loll love your definition of PDAF😆I'm so glad you were selected to demo this camera!
Amazing review, footage and photos! One of the best of aaaaallll the reviews I've watched 🙌
Thank you!!so nice of you to say 😊
I’m in love❤❤….with the G9ii/GH6ii that could have all the S5ii’s goodies… and of course, Emily too😊👍
A lovely video with excellent associated captures along with handy & helpful narrative. Best wishes from down under and have a magical new year 🙏
First time seeing your channel. I love this review. Completely sold on the S5II. Just subbed to your channel.
Best review of this camera IMO. Thanks very much!
Finally a review that focused on photography! Looks really neat, might relegate my Fuji film to my b camera for photography!
So I've found your channel after seeing you on a few other YTer's videos from the Panasonic announcement in Tokyo. This video came up as a suggestion... I found your presentation of the camera in this video to be the best of any. I've subbed and I look forward to seeing more content.
cheers-Dave K
Thanks so much Dave!
Love the review I've preordered. I was just in IOM and recognized every landmark including the seal. Great job!
Happy to see that you have the opportunity to try this wonderful camera awesome video
Your enthusiasm is fantastic.
Great review! Loving this camera. As an S5 and G9 user, I love what this means for the future of Lumix. I'm wondering now what's next for the FF lineup. Will we see a flagship model with this AF system? I'd love to see a higher-MP S1ii or S1Rii. What do you think? Thanks for the review and awesome you got this opportunity! Very jealous!
Literally putting money away every month to order the S5x in May - until then my G9 will have to do :)
Also - you’re by far my favorite YTer 💖💖💖 I may be biased because of my love of M4/3
Thanks! Video looks awesome. This camera was already a steal at $2k, but it's on sale for the holidays here in the US for only $1,697! You can also bundle several lenses for not much more. I got the 50 1.8 for an extra $47, so only $1,747 total which is incredible. Best bang for the buck by a mile.
I've been watching a lot of these and this has been one of the best so far. Great work.
Aah thanks so much!
Good examples. Your growth as a presenter and professional are great to see.
Very well presented Emily..you've explained things really well! What an exciting product
Excellent review. Interesting about the LUT for stills, thank you for mentioning this feature.
I thought your still images and video of Tokyo scenes were lovely.
Thank you!
Awesome video Emily! And so cool that you got to go to Tokyo for this!
Hey Emily, can you verify whether the S5 ii still has the "live view composite" feature? On the original S5, that was essentially a really awesome way to use a sort of bulb mode. So far however, in regards to this camera no one has mentioned the feature in these initial reviews and I can't find any mention of it online.
Fantastic review! Your production value just keeps getting better and better!
It is coming via a firmware update. I asked myself as I love that feature!! So it definitely is on the way but isn’t in the camera currently at the 1.0 firmware. Hopefully it’ll be in place before launch 🙏
Thanks for the fast reply!
Glad to hear they haven’t scrapped it.😌
At 3:04 you took this amazing long exposure - absolutely great
I adore your content and passion! Thanks so much for sharing insight!
You are killing these reviews, informative, outside the box usage thinking with your lovely personality and sense of humour in the driving seat. The IOM TT will soon sneak up, try the slow mo then!! On that note, I wonder how well the auto human and eye detect focus works on subjects wearing crash helmets, i’m thinking sports photography. I use the G9 when I go to BSB but use zone focus more often than not, still homing those skills, which can be a bit hit and miss, we’ll for me at least. So do you get to keep the s52 or will you buy one, would love to see more on this camera from you in future as a potential owner and L mount system belonger!! ? Thanks, the Lumix ambassadors do a great job and your amongst the top ones in my humble view. 👏
Thanks so much! Ya know, my dad has lived on the Isle of Man for nearly 20 years and I’ve NEVER been to see the TT! He always leaves the island that time because it’s so busy 😂 I really should go it would be a brilliant test for a camera.
Yes I have the s5ii and shall be making many more comparison videos etc in the coming weeks 😁
@@MicroFourNerds I can understand why your dad would leave during the TT, especially if he’s not into motorbikes, the island becomes, shall we say, a parallel universe. For many the TT is a challenge morally too because of the accidents, and sadly the loss of life, I juggle with some times, just saying before you commit. However, the TT is also an amazing spectacle, it’s expensive but maybe dad will let you stay at his, if he doesn’t let his house for the two weeks already, wouldn’t blame him, quite a profit to be made there.
You’re very close to the racing, the ultimate test for any camera. I’m so tempted just to take the plunge and get it, it is the first of a new phase after-all!! I’m keen to know how much of a difference the S52 makes to your wedding photography and videos, mind you your pretty ace at that anyway. 👍
If you are using a slower computer to edit your 48p on, then most editing programs give you the option to edit in true 24.00p and then select back to 48p for file output of your edited timeline sequence 👍This is a great workaround for struggling, older computers. 😃
Thanks for another charming and informative videos. I’m excited about the S5II too!
I enjoyed your assessment of the new camera. I hope the PDAF trickles down to the 4/3 cameras
Thanks for the video. Excellent work. I just shot a feature film on the S5. I shot into the Ninja V so I was getting FULL FRAME, 5.9k RAW Proress 422, 12 bit at 400 Mbs. The image is poetry. Mind blowing at this price. I don't use auto focus and I don't like that they are charging for the RAW output on this S5Mk II. I just don't think I need an update. As a narrative filmmaker, who always needs a monitor (Ninja) on the camera for framing and focusing, the first S5 is all I will need, probably, for the next 5 years, and, for the price drop you will now see on the original S5, you can get a Ninja and go for the FULL FRAME, 5.9k RAW Proress 422, 12 bit at 400 Mbs.
Yes we’re really spoiled with most cameras now aren’t we? I love the original S5!
One of the few I'll watch :)
Can't believe how many people they paid to go to Japan. Glad you got to go!!!
Great review, thank you.
I will wait up to the first real world tests with the fibal edition of the LUMIX S5 II X.
Excellent review. As an S5 & GH6 videographer this was so useful. Thank you.
Hi Emily! Thanks for the review! Awesome video btw, regardless of the content. It was quite up beat and colorful, and the skin tones you get from this camera is really nice! I have a couple of quick questions though: Does this camera support the little Olympus FL-LM3 flash? Also, does is support linking the Focus Point to the Auto Exposure system (like exposing for the face when it is detected?)
Hmm very good questions! To my knowledge the Olympus and lumix hotshoes have always been compatible, so I would say yes to the flashgun. I haven’t had chance to check the flash on this unit yet but it should have all the exposure features with it being a hybrid camera 😊
Great Video Emily! Really enjoyed this.
Subscribed!!! Your work looks amazing 🤩
Thanks so much! ☺️
Fantastic news!! Now I need one. Might sell an s5 body and upgrade. Great video.
I've noticed your photography with this camera on other videos. Seems like you really like those Lumix f1.8 primes. Would you recommend just grabbing a whole set since they're so economical? Any ones you prefer over the others?
I really love the 85mm and the 35mm. The one I’ve used least so far is the 24mm, as I find if I want something wider I may as well pick the 18mm. I think if I could pick only one I’d choose the 35mm 😊
@@MicroFourNerds thanks! I've since checked out your video on the whole set. I probably should have been subscribed so I fixed that too lol. I'm curious about that 18mm too. I'd planned on the 85 but you sold me on that 35mm 🙌
Emily I’m so glad to watch your video!
Would you say the s5ii’s hd120p-180p (cropped 180 is sharper i hear) is a sharp as the gh6 hd120-300fps? (Gh6 4k 120 is def sharper lol)
Happy New Year, Emily ! No juicy photocentric M43 tidbits? Fools Frame entices me not, other than possible spill over... ;-)
Nothing officiallll but surely the focus system must be ported over at some point to the g9 line, right? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@MicroFourNerds I opted the GH6 out because of no PDAF. I can't imagine that Lumix G can be without for long. CP+ i february I would guess there will be news.
@@MicroFourNerds I do hope so, wouldnt mind if it went back to its roots with a slimming down about 150ish grams either...
@@JensMHA same. I am obsessed with smaller cameras! One day there will be a perfect, high spec one that ticks all the boxes I hope!
So impressed and has me drooling 🤤
Beautiful pictures :) Thanks for metioning my favorite menu function, I love it on my S1H and really miss on S1.Does camera also remember different settings in video mode and photo mode or it keeps current settings after switching mode?
Great video, the photos from Tokyo was amazing. The camera is great I wish they include the 4k60p with no crop anyway I think is the right camera to upgrade from my gh5.
Yes the apsc crop is sort of the very last feature they could improve upon I think! We’re spoiled on m43 with no crop
Awesome pictures and review. I still have a g85.. Maybe is finally time to upgrade
Hey Emily, here’s my question. If Panasonic was to release a GH6s with the same features as the S5 mark ii x. Which one would you purchased, & why?
By the way, I purchased your Everything pack. Nicely done, keep up the good work.
Brilliant thank you hope you enjoy it! That is a good question because both cameras are aimed to a slightly different purpose.
The gh6 (gh6ii) honestly easily wins when it comes to high end video options. We have no crop, ever. We have 4k 120p we have the ability to record ProRes internally. It’s very video centric.
The S5ii is great because it really splits down the middle and caters for photo and video. The larger sensor does perform so well at night.
Because I have invested in so much m43 glass, I think the gh6ii would be the winner for me! The gh6 as it is is almost perfect!
I was thinking the same thing for myself. I own the GH5 & the GH6. So a newer GH6 mark ii would be the perfect camera. I use my GH6 only for construction photos, & videos. So autofocus is not a big deal for me, for now. But it would be nice to have the next-gen technology in this camera. Thanks for the reply.
Great video, thanx! It seems to be a great camera. I have the S5 and love their camera set up. I just struggle with panas skintones. How about making a video about this. Maybe you can show us, how to make them warmer!? Thanx
Great video! Thanks. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to getting one myself.
Hi ! Great video as always 😊 I wondered if your camera takes a few seconds to turn on after you pushed the on/off switch ? Thanks a lot !
It does! A lot of the lumix cameras do unfortunately. It's quite annoying
@@MicroFourNerds thank you for your answer ! I almost sold it for that reason, but the IQ and color science got me hooked 😅
That real time LUT would be gold on micro 4/3! Not for video but for photo. It could open up an unlimited world of film sims that us micro 4/3 users have been envious of Fujifilm ... put that in a “GX10” small rangefinder in this day and age of JPEG shooters and it’ll sell like hotcakes
S5ii or GH6? I’m torn between the two, PDAF is so good, but loving things like ProRes and frame rates on GH6.
Very cool review :) Quick question, do you know if the current S5 battery grip will fit the new S5ii? Ta in advance :)
I’ve never had the grip myself, so sorry I can’t answer your question! Given how similar they are I would hope so though 😊
Great review! I’m tempted to get one and slap a nice long lens on it!
would a gh5 lens fit on this camera?
Great video Emily 🙏. I'm following you from good lens collection days of MFT. You have a lot of experience with Panasonic systems I can say. In your future videos I'll love to see if you cover the following topics:
*Test all the existed full frame Panasonic lenses for performance with new Panasonic S5MII phase autofocus engine in day and night environments both photo and video.
*Open gate shooting style possibilities with this new camera as much of the audience like me are in search of a tool with fast social media content creation.
*slow motion capabilites of this camera with phase detect with different subjects, multi subjects as create cinematic feel.This feature is available as S&Q option on dial but how it performs with new auto focus.
*Live crop is my favorite, if possible please cover that topic with new phase detect. It is much used feature as save lot of time in post. What new codec it covers with it. Is 4k live crop Panasonic added with this new S5MII or still full HD? If it is still full HD please inform Panasonic research team to add 4K or 6K live cropping in S5 mark 2 with an update. I know they are listening to you.
I know I've requested a lot but I'm excited my favourite system now have a phase detect autofocus. And you are the best who can explain all in detail. Thank you Emily for all the great videos 🙏.
Perfect camera. Lumix for life.
This camera is great and everything (the original S5 is still great as well), but what about MFT? The G Series specifically? I fear it's dead. Thank you for covering photography more than just an afterthought though! Most reviewers just kept talking about video.
I feel the opposite! I think lots of these new features will be ported over 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for the lovely review! Looking to pick this camera up ASAP, would you say the 20-60mm kit lens is worth it? Thank you for the video!
If you can get it at a good price - YES.
I haven’t used my 24-104mm f4 since getting the smaller stock lens
@@MicroFourNerds Pretty good price around 300 euros! Just toying with the idea of selling some of my Fuji gear to get the Sigma 28-70mm instead :D Thank you for replying!
Epic seal. 😋
Great review! Can't wait for the GH7!
Haha! I think I need a minute before a gh7 🤣
Perhaps they will implement PDAF in a future GH6 version. (GH6ii or GH6S😊 ?)
Could be beneficial. Not an AF fan as a filmmaker
Wonderful review!
the footage looks amazing! what color profile did you used?
All V-log for the video footage 😊