Finally a useful sensible and informative video with actual images and footage (shock!). And covering BOTH photo and video in the S5ii (and s5iix). Shows what an accomplished camera this is without the usual influencer hype.🙏
@EwenBell Thanks, I'm sure it will once I get my head around it fully😉 IIx it's just few more codecs, raw output, streaming and SSD support... Way of using it is the same as II. I went for IIx because I got a great deal with 50mm and 20-60mm lenses incl., SSD support and some future proofing...
Undoubtedly the most informative, all arounder video for those who just got the camera in their hands. Thank you for creating and sharing. Your persona as narrator just makes it even more immersive and enjoyable.
I bought this mainly for video but it's been such a blast to use for photography. I came from the A74 and overall I find this camera a lot easier and more fun to use.
Whenever I get asked about "what camera to buy" and I always tell people to pick the camera they love. There are no bad cameras these days. Finding one that you click with, and you like the menu or the buttons or whatever is so much more important :)
Lovely video. I stumble upon your channel while looking at the 100 macro and I just wanted to reach out to offer my support and say you have such a beautifully calm and informative delivery. Exceptional. Thank you.
I was seriously considering trade it in mind s52 for another camera until your video randomly popped up on my feed. You saved me a lot of money and I'll be keeping The camera since I really like it.
Awwww Mark that's marvellous :) It's amazing all the features they jammed into this little unit. Hope you find some good light and quiet moments to enjoy some photography soon.
First video of yours that I've seen and subscribing right away. Love this type of content - content as you stated basically for yourself to come back to. Appreciate the time effort and detail you've gone to for this.
Thanks Robbie :) Appreciate the kind words. I worry I'm not "glossy" enough but this is who I am, so that's what in front of the camera! Good to have you here.
@@EwenBell maybe I'm on youtube too much but this is what I really appreciate about your performance - it doesn't feel like you're selling anything, pretending to be anyone else, just feels like your giving us advise. Appreciate it man.
Thanks for that beautiful demonstration of what the S5 II can do. But, the title said “ mastering” and I thought it would be a tutorial…thanks anyway 👍
Hi Ewen. I am so glad to of found your video. I have had a GX85 for the past four months and it's a great little camera. I plan to move over to a full frame mirrorless next year, and was looking at the Nikon Zf as I have a Nikon D700. However, I tried it for size in a store and didn't like the ergonomics. The store owner saw I had the GX85 and said to look at the S5ii and it's lenses. That is what I am doing and I am impressed at what I am seeing and value for money as well. Your video has been the most thorough about this camera, especially its photography abilities. Your images with this camera are showcasing it to its fullest. Enjoy the rest of your day and regards from London.
Thanks for dropping a line Colin, and thanks for the kind words :) The ergonomics of the S5II are rock solid. We use this and the original S5 for our studio and client work and they've been bullet proof. I must admit the S9 is actually my new favie though. It's so small and has most of the features you'll get on the S5II. Worth a closer look! ruclips.net/video/uWscy0FQZl0/видео.html
Thank you, thank you, thank you. What a great video. I don’t have a S5ii, but a G9ii, and I have implanted what you have talked about in this video on my G9ii. Never heard of the AF Point Scope. I have never heard anyone mention this amazing feature. Can’t wait to get out and try it.
Awwww that's great Vikki :) Most of this video could have been the G9II, they are very very similar in features! G9II has more options for fine-tuning the pre-burst as well. It also has the 100MP hires mode (25mp sensor) so give that a try :)
Great video, thank you for taking the time to make it. Ive had my S5ii for about a year and I LOVE it, although as an amateur photographer I am still learning all the hidden gems this camera has to offer. Sub added,Take care from London UK
beautiful images and videos. And this review (your demeanor) is so calming! S5ii is a powerhouse camera at an insane price - so much bang for your buck.
What a stellar video this is - full of incredible b-roll, stunning imagery, and concise explanations. Shame you ruined it with that crusty old bastard in the middle… And the S5 is a veritable powerhouse - especially the depth of customisation available. It kinda makes me want to switch out my R6 MKII. Bravo, Ewen!
Gaaaaaah I laughed out loud! I tried to cut out that old bugger as best I could but ran out of b-roll :) Thanks for the kind words Peter. This one did take a tonne of time to gather up. If this was a new model I wouldn't have 12 months worth of footage and stills of course. Good problem to have.
@@EwenBell This video would have required a huge amount of work to script, film, and edit. And then you’d have to add the same amount of time again for gathering and curating all the b-roll. A Herculean task, beautifully done.
Hello there, I'm an m4/3 shooter using the OM1 body and recently I bought a GX9 Lumix body for travel or some beginner street photography and I really enjoy it, the menú is just superb for a 2018 camera and lots of grest options for macro shooters as well. A full frame like S5MKII will be superb indeed, no doubt. Even so, I think the lens options choice is quite limited especially for wildlife. Probably I'm wrong. Excellent review as usual.
Nice video, altough I already knew everything you mentioned here. You have a very nice method of explaining things and I could listen to you for hours 😂. I‘m looking forward to an advanced guide 👍
@@MrTifoso31 Ah yes, the perils of VLOG. We use it for all video work, in and out of the studio. I simply add +1.3 exposure and don't bother with grey cards. Definitely don't use spot metering, I keep that as broad as possible. Gotta keep an eye on things like heavy backlighting or dark scenes where you expose for a small highlight. But I love the combo of vlog and Davinci RCM. Gives me clean results every time.
Great Video even for someone who thought he knew the Camera inside out! AF Point Scope - i did not know about this yet! And what a Game Changer for Wildlife and Birds this is! I used the S5II and the A7RV extensively for Wildlife the last Weeks with the same Lens, SIgma 500mm F4 with the Sigma Adapters and i have to say, the Panasonic is the Winner with so much more Features and the 30FPS Burst and 1.5s Precapture. An amazing Camera for the Money, the old S5 is a Super Bargain anyway for what it can do.
Thanks so much for dropping a line, and very glad the video helped you find another feature on the S5II. It's just a peach of a camera, and yes it IS a bargain!
I have been desperately trying find the best value mirrorless camera. I will mainly use it for my business with up close product photography. However, I also need something that takes good video. I worry the s5ii isn't enough for my main focus, which is product photography. I have been going back and forty between the a6700 and s5ii. I even think about increasing my camera budget and significantly slashing my lens budget. It's all so frustrating. This video was fantastic, though. Great detail and information.
I can feel you so much my friend.there are so many years trying to find the most value for money camera but i cannot. Each one has some flaws that are deal breakers. I currently have d750 but i am thinking of mirorrless and cannot find something. Maybe sony a7rv...
24 minutes you glorious madman… Underlines all the reasons why I have felt for quite some time that this is probably the body I want when the time comes. I guess the only question I have is that everyone talks about the lowlight performance of Sony when it comes to video… How do you reckon this stacks up? Cheers and congrats on another excellent video!
Awwwww thanks Sam! Lowlight video on the S5II is centred around the ISO 4000 figure, instead of ISO 12800 on the A7IIIs and ZVE1. So you get a much smoother ride through to the second range. The Sony kicks in higher up, but if you find yourself at ISO 10,000 instead of 12,800 you end up with trash! So you have to watch that.
Fantastic, informative video Ewen. As others have said, so many finer points covered that other reviewers don't bother to mention. I currently have the Leica SL2-S and whilst I love the images it produces, compared with the S5ii its AF performance and functionality are seriously lacking. The bonus is that I can continue to use my L mount lenses (and M lenses with the adapter). I might even upgrade from the 150-600 DG DN to the 60-600 which by all accounts is a sharper lens with better focussing. I also have the 90-280 Leica which should go OK on the Lumix. Nice to see some pics from Melbourne/Oz - I am an Australian travelling through Europe this year and looking forward to getting home at year's end and purchasing the S5ii (cameras are a ridiculous price in Europe). Cheers, Phillip
Thanks for dropping a note Phillip :) Tomorrow night I'll drop a new video and it's choc full of more Melbourne scenes. Might be worth a look at for you :) Drop me an email when you get to Melbs and I'll show you one of my favie coffee joints. We really like that SL2-S. It feels nice in the hand and so well built. Even the menu system is quality. As you say the S5II just keeps pushing the boundaries further though. If you're shooting birds with a 600mm, can recommend the upgrade to the S5II and it's AF system. I have a video specifically for the 60-600mm here as well. That is an amazing lens.
My wife is a food photographer and 50mm is where the magic happens. We make a few videos for recipes as well, and again, 50mm is the lens we use for most everything. ruclips.net/video/p14EfoYuQQY/видео.html
Great review! For the high-res mode, do you see any noticeable difference in sharpness and quality when using a tripod instead of handheld? I have an S5 and I use the tripod-mounted high-res mode extensively for landscapes. But lugging around a tripod just for the high-res mode is becoming a chore, particularly when hiking. If there is not much difference in quality between tripod and hand-held for high-res shooting, then I will consider upgrading from S5 to S5II.
The handheld mode definitely works, and one reason is that it takes twice as many shots to assemble. If you're using a decent shutter speed that sequence is captured very quickly. So yes, genuinely a workable feature!
Both excellent cameras. Pick the one you just like better and don't worry so much about the geek advice. Lots of great lenses for each, lots of great pixels in on each.
Hey Curtis. Sure can. They're on my website... ewenbell.com/blog/LUMIX_S5II_Custom_Settings I have a detailed S5II video on my RUclips channel as well.
Just a great and informative video! As you said you're the Panasonic ambassador, I have a question for you. Could you tell me why Panasonic doesn't make an AF adapter to allow us to use L-Mount lenses to M43 body? Imagine if we can use the Sigma 70-200mm and 500mm on G9II for birds and wildlife. Hoping you can ask Panasonic for us about this idea. Thanks in advance!
I cannot speak officially for Panasonic myself, but can tell you that they don't make ANY adaptors as the third party market covers it pretty well. So the question really becomes, why doesn't anyone make L>MFT adaptors? EF>MFT exists, but not L-mount. My guess is the same reason there's no Sony to L-mount adaptors and vice-versa... The distance from rear lens to sensor is too similar. I once tested the Sigma 150-600mm Sport (EF mount) on the G9 with an adaptor, and it was dreadful. The native MFT lenses are just way better and sharper. Those older EF lenses were never designed for such tight tolerances which MFT demands. And the Panasonic 100-400mm is sooooo light compared to full-frame. I'll stick with native for MFT :)
Very good and detailed video! Thanks a lot! I have one question: for low-light photography, would it be better to use V-Log mode and the second native ISO (ISO 4000)? I've heard that dual native ISO is available only in V-Log mode, with ISO 640 and 4000.
A lot of folks won't use log gamma for low light, because they're worried about noise. In good light I over expose VLOG with +1.3 stops, but in night light I tend to drop that to +0 stops or lower. All I'm really doing is exposing for the highlights, instead of the entire frame. So VLOG works fine for me in low light. Every winter I am in the Arctic shooting in low light, and still stick with VLOG :)
Firstly great video! Loved the info and the way it was created. With autofocus do you think the Sigma MC-21 for EF will be able to get continuos AF like it video with video, have you ever tested any EF glass for photography. Also, I've had issues with S&Q (in PAL) not being able to shoot 50fps, it can do 1-60 but 50 isn't a setting available. If you are in touch with Lumix please could you ask. I tired on the one of their live YT's but they said it was possible in PAL but it's not. Also, a minor point I think you could do with a less less head room 😇, but feel free to ignore I don't mean to be rude.
Thanks for the kind words :) I've used the Sigma, Viltrox and Fotodiox converters with EF lenses. Have a few items on them at my website: ewenbell.com/blog/New_Life_for_EF_Lenses The S5II AF system has been optimised to make use of EF lenses and for video it's been very smooth. Can recommend. Please note that while the EF lenses work very well, don't expect DSLR designs to deliver performance to match the native L-mount system. A lot has changed since EF designs were at their peak! If the high-speed frame rate is critical to you, the alternative is to record in movie-mode at 50fps and then adjust the frame rate for any clips in editing. For example, in Davinci you can select "clip attributes" for a clip in the media pool and change a 50fps clip to 25fps (if you're using a 25fps timeline).
In the photo menu there's a menu for high resolution shooting, and the first item is to activate handheld or not. It takes twice the number of frames once handheld is activated.
While keeping autofocus on AF-C. The continuous autofocus goes away while shooting in manual mode dial. In the Movie Mode dial, the continuous Autofocus seems to work fine. Is there a way to keep continuous autofocus while in manual mode? Like say I want to take a thumbnail of myself the shots might go out of focus and I want autofocus to be continuous
Hi Jeb. Stills and movie are different, the AF only responds while half-pressing or fully pressing the shutter in any of the still modes (PASM). In video, the AF can be set to respond all the time, but for stills you have to tap the shutter to trigger the AF.
are you going to make another one of these videos for the S9 too, i think it would be great and only made obsolete by Lumix removing or increasing the recording time limit
@EwenBell 😭 understandable. I'm cross shopping the S5ii and S9. Trying to pick between the upper limit functionality vs the cosmetic appeal despite limitations
Would like to but Nikon haven't sent me a camera to review for over a decade :) We get them on tours from time to time and I like the menu system. Was helping someone with a Zf on the weekend and have to say that didn't appeal to me so much. Definitely prefer the Z6 series.
Magnificent. I've been using the Sigma 60-600mm with the S5II and it's beyond anything I've ever used before. I was out on a boat shooting terns as they buzz past us and the S5II was nailing it. Not so much my friend with the Canon R5 :) ruclips.net/video/hthiUHs311E/видео.html
Thank you for this video. It is very helpful. I don’t have the owner’s manual. Even if I did, they seem to be written in Japanese and then translated into English. Something seems to be missing in the translation. Sometimes it is hard to select from the options as I’m not clear as to exactly the choices are different. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Hello, Thanks so much for your settings. But I face a big problem on my macbook 14" m1 that the raw file is so dark and I can't edit it but it seems like the information there but I can't get it because it is so dark.
If the raw file is dark it's likely because you have underexposed that photo. Nothing to do with the MacBook. What software are you using to edit with?
Can I charge my camera s5ii with the USB-C and the AC adapter plugged into the electricity directly or that has a problem and I should buy a power bank?
Can charge the S5II battery direct to camera from any USB source. I've done it with my laptop, with a USB charger, with a powerbank, etc. Same for S9 and original S5.
Same for many other countries. They're a small brand and don't always have the resources to open into certain markets. Even in Singapore they don't sell LUMIX. If they can't resource proper after sales support they won't officially sell into a market.
Download set has been updated for Firmware V3.2, released January 2025. See link in description.
Finally a useful sensible and informative video with actual images and footage (shock!). And covering BOTH photo and video in the S5ii (and s5iix). Shows what an accomplished camera this is without the usual influencer hype.🙏
Thanks for the kind words :) It really is a marvellous camera and I love the range of L-mount lenses available for it.
Just bought IIx and was lost in setting it up for 2 days :D this is the best video how to begin with this camera !
Thanks! I still haven't had access to the S5IIX, just the S5II. Hope it brings you a lot of joy!
@EwenBell Thanks, I'm sure it will once I get my head around it fully😉 IIx it's just few more codecs, raw output, streaming and SSD support... Way of using it is the same as II. I went for IIx because I got a great deal with 50mm and 20-60mm lenses incl., SSD support and some future proofing...
Undoubtedly the most informative, all arounder video for those who just got the camera in their hands. Thank you for creating and sharing. Your persona as narrator just makes it even more immersive and enjoyable.
That's very kind of you Albert :) Super glad you found it helpful!
I've been waiting for a video like this ever since the S5II was released. Thank you! This could become a series...
Thankyou kindly :)
clear tuto's, thx
:)
This is one of the best videos I've seen about this camera
Thanks so much!
Everything in this video is so soothing. I appreciate your work on this video.
Thankyou!
Thank you Ewen, beautifully presented. 👍
Thanks Tommy!
THANK YOU GREAT VIDEO just bought the camera, and i will watch this video over and over........so informative
Thanks George :) Hope you have a lot of fun with the S5II!
I bought this mainly for video but it's been such a blast to use for photography. I came from the A74 and overall I find this camera a lot easier and more fun to use.
Whenever I get asked about "what camera to buy" and I always tell people to pick the camera they love. There are no bad cameras these days. Finding one that you click with, and you like the menu or the buttons or whatever is so much more important :)
Lovely video. I stumble upon your channel while looking at the 100 macro and I just wanted to reach out to offer my support and say you have such a beautifully calm and informative delivery. Exceptional. Thank you.
Thankyou so much for the kind words :) Really appreciate that you took a moment to share. Have a great day!
Thank you for an outstanding and informative video!
You're welcome :)
I was seriously considering trade it in mind s52 for another camera until your video randomly popped up on my feed. You saved me a lot of money and I'll be keeping The camera since I really like it.
Awwww Mark that's marvellous :) It's amazing all the features they jammed into this little unit. Hope you find some good light and quiet moments to enjoy some photography soon.
Amazing video! Was looking for an updated tutorial video for the S5II! Bravo!
Thanks :)
First video of yours that I've seen and subscribing right away. Love this type of content - content as you stated basically for yourself to come back to. Appreciate the time effort and detail you've gone to for this.
Thanks Robbie :) Appreciate the kind words. I worry I'm not "glossy" enough but this is who I am, so that's what in front of the camera! Good to have you here.
@@EwenBell maybe I'm on youtube too much but this is what I really appreciate about your performance - it doesn't feel like you're selling anything, pretending to be anyone else, just feels like your giving us advise. Appreciate it man.
Thanks for that beautiful demonstration of what the S5 II can do. But, the title said “ mastering” and I thought it would be a tutorial…thanks anyway 👍
Hi Ewen.
I am so glad to of found your video. I have had a GX85 for the past four months and it's a great little camera. I plan to move over to a full frame mirrorless next year, and was looking at the Nikon Zf as I have a Nikon D700. However, I tried it for size in a store and didn't like the ergonomics.
The store owner saw I had the GX85 and said to look at the S5ii and it's lenses. That is what I am doing and I am impressed at what I am seeing and value for money as well.
Your video has been the most thorough about this camera, especially its photography abilities. Your images with this camera are showcasing it to its fullest.
Enjoy the rest of your day and regards from London.
Thanks for dropping a line Colin, and thanks for the kind words :) The ergonomics of the S5II are rock solid. We use this and the original S5 for our studio and client work and they've been bullet proof. I must admit the S9 is actually my new favie though. It's so small and has most of the features you'll get on the S5II. Worth a closer look!
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Amazing video! Thanks for all the advices! They are so many things to learn when you buy such a camera! I am glad I found your video. Cheers!
Thanks so much Cynthia :)
Thanks for the video love my S5 mark ii
Good on ya John :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you. What a great video. I don’t have a S5ii, but a G9ii, and I have implanted what you have talked about in this video on my G9ii. Never heard of the AF Point Scope. I have never heard anyone mention this amazing feature. Can’t wait to get out and try it.
Awwww that's great Vikki :) Most of this video could have been the G9II, they are very very similar in features! G9II has more options for fine-tuning the pre-burst as well. It also has the 100MP hires mode (25mp sensor) so give that a try :)
Great video, thank you for taking the time to make it. Ive had my S5ii for about a year and I LOVE it, although as an amateur photographer I am still learning all the hidden gems this camera has to offer. Sub added,Take care from London UK
Cheers Dave, thanks for the kind words :)
I have the S5IIX and love this video about custom settings and info on phoyography
Thankyou. It's a shame my custom settings for the S5II can't be applied to the S5IIX. You'll need to setup your own custom modes!
beautiful images and videos. And this review (your demeanor) is so calming! S5ii is a powerhouse camera at an insane price - so much bang for your buck.
Soooooo much bang for buck! This camera is incredible value.
Fabulous video, even better with Peter Fritz making a cameo... 🙂
Kwality! Or should that be Koalatee :)
What a stellar video this is - full of incredible b-roll, stunning imagery, and concise explanations. Shame you ruined it with that crusty old bastard in the middle… And the S5 is a veritable powerhouse - especially the depth of customisation available. It kinda makes me want to switch out my R6 MKII. Bravo, Ewen!
Gaaaaaah I laughed out loud! I tried to cut out that old bugger as best I could but ran out of b-roll :)
Thanks for the kind words Peter. This one did take a tonne of time to gather up. If this was a new model I wouldn't have 12 months worth of footage and stills of course. Good problem to have.
@@EwenBell This video would have required a huge amount of work to script, film, and edit. And then you’d have to add the same amount of time again for gathering and curating all the b-roll. A Herculean task, beautifully done.
I'll now spend the next three years thinking of things I should have done better :) because that's how my brain works!
@@EwenBell Me, too - but less so these days. None of it really matters that much. If you can educate or inspire a few people, you’ve already won.
Hello there,
I'm an m4/3 shooter using the OM1 body and recently I bought a GX9 Lumix body for travel or some beginner street photography and I really enjoy it, the menú is just superb for a 2018 camera and lots of grest options for macro shooters as well.
A full frame like S5MKII will be superb indeed, no doubt.
Even so, I think the lens options choice is quite limited especially for wildlife.
Probably I'm wrong.
Excellent review as usual.
So helpful and very nicely video. Thx a lot. Since 2 Years I didnt shot Panasonic but for a week I got a good price for the S5ii Kit. Now I am back.
Thankyou! I hope the S5II brings you a lot of joy :)
How much did you get it for?
Great overview! I have learned a few things even though I have owned an s5ii for a couple of months now :)
Thankyou!
Awesome Video
Thankyou!
Thanks for the video...just got this camera and I'm learning all the various features
Hope it brings you a lot of joy. Such a great camera system :)
thanks for your amazing explanation.
You're welcome!
Nice video, altough I already knew everything you mentioned here. You have a very nice method of explaining things and I could listen to you for hours 😂. I‘m looking forward to an advanced guide 👍
Very kind of you to say!
What do you think would be useful in an advanced guide?
@@EwenBell for example: how to expose vlog constantly on the go without using the spot metering and an 18% grey card. Do you know an easier way?
@@MrTifoso31 Ah yes, the perils of VLOG. We use it for all video work, in and out of the studio. I simply add +1.3 exposure and don't bother with grey cards. Definitely don't use spot metering, I keep that as broad as possible. Gotta keep an eye on things like heavy backlighting or dark scenes where you expose for a small highlight. But I love the combo of vlog and Davinci RCM. Gives me clean results every time.
@@EwenBell thank you for your quick response. I will try that later 🙏
Quality video mate.
Thanks!
After watching your video's I today bought the Lumix s5II and the 24 - 70 2.8, I'm use to using a Sony A7IV this is all new to me 😬
Choosing a camera is very personal, and hopefully the S5II will fit you nicely and bring you a little joy :)
Absolutely amazing video. Definitely a new sub here. Ive just got two of the s5ii bodies and lenses.
Thanks Dave! Good luck with your journey and great to hear you have a matching pair:)
What an epic video! It's such a great camera, although I'm still happy with my mark 1 😂
Yeah the original S5 is so good, there's not many reasons to upgrade unless video is your thing.
Great Video even for someone who thought he knew the Camera inside out! AF Point Scope - i did not know about this yet! And what a Game Changer for Wildlife and Birds this is! I used the S5II and the A7RV extensively for Wildlife the last Weeks with the same Lens, SIgma 500mm F4 with the Sigma Adapters and i have to say, the Panasonic is the Winner with so much more Features and the 30FPS Burst and 1.5s Precapture. An amazing Camera for the Money, the old S5 is a Super Bargain anyway for what it can do.
Thanks so much for dropping a line, and very glad the video helped you find another feature on the S5II. It's just a peach of a camera, and yes it IS a bargain!
I have been desperately trying find the best value mirrorless camera. I will mainly use it for my business with up close product photography. However, I also need something that takes good video. I worry the s5ii isn't enough for my main focus, which is product photography. I have been going back and forty between the a6700 and s5ii. I even think about increasing my camera budget and significantly slashing my lens budget. It's all so frustrating. This video was fantastic, though. Great detail and information.
I’d get the lumix and focus on lenses in the future instead of bodies
I can feel you so much my friend.there are so many years trying to find the most value for money camera but i cannot.
Each one has some flaws that are deal breakers.
I currently have d750 but i am thinking of mirorrless and cannot find something.
Maybe sony a7rv...
24 minutes you glorious madman… Underlines all the reasons why I have felt for quite some time that this is probably the body I want when the time comes. I guess the only question I have is that everyone talks about the lowlight performance of Sony when it comes to video… How do you reckon this stacks up? Cheers and congrats on another excellent video!
Awwwww thanks Sam!
Lowlight video on the S5II is centred around the ISO 4000 figure, instead of ISO 12800 on the A7IIIs and ZVE1. So you get a much smoother ride through to the second range. The Sony kicks in higher up, but if you find yourself at ISO 10,000 instead of 12,800 you end up with trash! So you have to watch that.
Fantastic, informative video Ewen. As others have said, so many finer points covered that other reviewers don't bother to mention. I currently have the Leica SL2-S and whilst I love the images it produces, compared with the S5ii its AF performance and functionality are seriously lacking. The bonus is that I can continue to use my L mount lenses (and M lenses with the adapter). I might even upgrade from the 150-600 DG DN to the 60-600 which by all accounts is a sharper lens with better focussing. I also have the 90-280 Leica which should go OK on the Lumix. Nice to see some pics from Melbourne/Oz - I am an Australian travelling through Europe this year and looking forward to getting home at year's end and purchasing the S5ii (cameras are a ridiculous price in Europe). Cheers, Phillip
Thanks for dropping a note Phillip :) Tomorrow night I'll drop a new video and it's choc full of more Melbourne scenes. Might be worth a look at for you :) Drop me an email when you get to Melbs and I'll show you one of my favie coffee joints.
We really like that SL2-S. It feels nice in the hand and so well built. Even the menu system is quality. As you say the S5II just keeps pushing the boundaries further though. If you're shooting birds with a 600mm, can recommend the upgrade to the S5II and it's AF system. I have a video specifically for the 60-600mm here as well. That is an amazing lens.
This video really helps for the beginners, and one question for you
Which lens would you suggest for food videography? Please let me
Know thank you
My wife is a food photographer and 50mm is where the magic happens. We make a few videos for recipes as well, and again, 50mm is the lens we use for most everything.
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@ thank you so much
Great review!
For the high-res mode, do you see any noticeable difference in sharpness and quality when using a tripod instead of handheld? I have an S5 and I use the tripod-mounted high-res mode extensively for landscapes. But lugging around a tripod just for the high-res mode is becoming a chore, particularly when hiking. If there is not much difference in quality between tripod and hand-held for high-res shooting, then I will consider upgrading from S5 to S5II.
The handheld mode definitely works, and one reason is that it takes twice as many shots to assemble. If you're using a decent shutter speed that sequence is captured very quickly. So yes, genuinely a workable feature!
Excellent video.
I'm on the fence between the S5IIX and the Sony A7IV for wedding photography, portraits, and RUclips videos.
Both excellent cameras. Pick the one you just like better and don't worry so much about the geek advice. Lots of great lenses for each, lots of great pixels in on each.
Can we get some custom setting for the s5ii like you did with the S9
Hey Curtis. Sure can. They're on my website...
ewenbell.com/blog/LUMIX_S5II_Custom_Settings
I have a detailed S5II video on my RUclips channel as well.
Just a great and informative video! As you said you're the Panasonic ambassador, I have a question for you. Could you tell me why Panasonic doesn't make an AF adapter to allow us to use L-Mount lenses to M43 body? Imagine if we can use the Sigma 70-200mm and 500mm on G9II for birds and wildlife. Hoping you can ask Panasonic for us about this idea. Thanks in advance!
I cannot speak officially for Panasonic myself, but can tell you that they don't make ANY adaptors as the third party market covers it pretty well. So the question really becomes, why doesn't anyone make L>MFT adaptors? EF>MFT exists, but not L-mount. My guess is the same reason there's no Sony to L-mount adaptors and vice-versa... The distance from rear lens to sensor is too similar.
I once tested the Sigma 150-600mm Sport (EF mount) on the G9 with an adaptor, and it was dreadful. The native MFT lenses are just way better and sharper. Those older EF lenses were never designed for such tight tolerances which MFT demands. And the Panasonic 100-400mm is sooooo light compared to full-frame. I'll stick with native for MFT :)
Very good and detailed video! Thanks a lot! I have one question: for low-light photography, would it be better to use V-Log mode and the second native ISO (ISO 4000)? I've heard that dual native ISO is available only in V-Log mode, with ISO 640 and 4000.
A lot of folks won't use log gamma for low light, because they're worried about noise. In good light I over expose VLOG with +1.3 stops, but in night light I tend to drop that to +0 stops or lower. All I'm really doing is exposing for the highlights, instead of the entire frame. So VLOG works fine for me in low light. Every winter I am in the Arctic shooting in low light, and still stick with VLOG :)
Firstly great video! Loved the info and the way it was created. With autofocus do you think the Sigma MC-21 for EF will be able to get continuos AF like it video with video, have you ever tested any EF glass for photography. Also, I've had issues with S&Q (in PAL) not being able to shoot 50fps, it can do 1-60 but 50 isn't a setting available. If you are in touch with Lumix please could you ask. I tired on the one of their live YT's but they said it was possible in PAL but it's not. Also, a minor point I think you could do with a less less head room 😇, but feel free to ignore I don't mean to be rude.
Thanks for the kind words :)
I've used the Sigma, Viltrox and Fotodiox converters with EF lenses. Have a few items on them at my website:
ewenbell.com/blog/New_Life_for_EF_Lenses
The S5II AF system has been optimised to make use of EF lenses and for video it's been very smooth. Can recommend. Please note that while the EF lenses work very well, don't expect DSLR designs to deliver performance to match the native L-mount system. A lot has changed since EF designs were at their peak!
If the high-speed frame rate is critical to you, the alternative is to record in movie-mode at 50fps and then adjust the frame rate for any clips in editing. For example, in Davinci you can select "clip attributes" for a clip in the media pool and change a 50fps clip to 25fps (if you're using a 25fps timeline).
At 5:55 how do u take high megapixel photos handheld . What are the settings?
In the photo menu there's a menu for high resolution shooting, and the first item is to activate handheld or not. It takes twice the number of frames once handheld is activated.
While keeping autofocus on AF-C. The continuous autofocus goes away while shooting in manual mode dial. In the Movie Mode dial, the continuous Autofocus seems to work fine. Is there a way to keep continuous autofocus while in manual mode? Like say I want to take a thumbnail of myself the shots might go out of focus and I want autofocus to be continuous
Hi Jeb. Stills and movie are different, the AF only responds while half-pressing or fully pressing the shutter in any of the still modes (PASM). In video, the AF can be set to respond all the time, but for stills you have to tap the shutter to trigger the AF.
are you going to make another one of these videos for the S9 too, i think it would be great and only made obsolete by Lumix removing or increasing the recording time limit
Will see if I get time for the S9, although it would be very very similar. Just delete the bird section and the drive dial :)
@EwenBell 😭 understandable. I'm cross shopping the S5ii and S9. Trying to pick between the upper limit functionality vs the cosmetic appeal despite limitations
Very nice explained.
Pls. Compare this camera with Z6iii
Would like to but Nikon haven't sent me a camera to review for over a decade :) We get them on tours from time to time and I like the menu system. Was helping someone with a Zf on the weekend and have to say that didn't appeal to me so much. Definitely prefer the Z6 series.
Great video! Do you find the AF good enough for wildlife?
Magnificent. I've been using the Sigma 60-600mm with the S5II and it's beyond anything I've ever used before. I was out on a boat shooting terns as they buzz past us and the S5II was nailing it. Not so much my friend with the Canon R5 :)
ruclips.net/video/hthiUHs311E/видео.html
Thank you for this video. It is very helpful. I don’t have the owner’s manual. Even if I did, they seem to be written in Japanese and then translated into English. Something seems to be missing in the translation. Sometimes it is hard to select from the options as I’m not clear as to exactly the choices are different.
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Thanks Martin! The trouble with manuals is they tell you HOW do use a button, and not WHY to us ethe button :) Glad this was useful to you.
G'day Ewen I went to your website but couldn't find your saved settings to download ? Is it a paid download? Thank you.
Not paid, definitely free...
ewenbell.com/blog/LUMIX_S5II_Custom_Settings
@@EwenBell Thank you so much Ewen 👍
Hello,
Thanks so much for your settings. But I face a big problem on my macbook 14" m1 that the raw file is so dark and I can't edit it but it seems like the information there but I can't get it because it is so dark.
If the raw file is dark it's likely because you have underexposed that photo. Nothing to do with the MacBook. What software are you using to edit with?
WHICH LENS USED FOR NORTHERN LIGHT? WOW
CAN I SEE SOME PHOTOS ?
I have four videos on auroras on this channel. All with details on lenses!
can I edit raw files in lightroom?
Absolutely. RAW support in Capture One, Lightroom, DxO and pretty much any RAW tool.
Can I charge my camera s5ii with the USB-C and the AC adapter plugged into the electricity directly or that has a problem and I should buy a power bank?
Can charge the S5II battery direct to camera from any USB source. I've done it with my laptop, with a USB charger, with a powerbank, etc. Same for S9 and original S5.
What camera gear did you use for recording the video? Did you use the S5II?
Yes everything in this video is shot with the S5II.
Never seen any of your videos before. How is that even possible?
Not a lot of demand for ageing bald white fellas on this platform :)
What irks me is that Panasonic does not sell its Lumix cameras in South Africa only online. You can find Sony, Nikon, and Canon.
Same for many other countries. They're a small brand and don't always have the resources to open into certain markets. Even in Singapore they don't sell LUMIX. If they can't resource proper after sales support they won't officially sell into a market.
Are you the dude from Game
Of Thrones?
so its just what they say in FAQ ...