Lumix S5 shooter here. To lock the focus on the face, you need to click on the box once it detects the face. Once you do that, you'll notice the AF box now has 4 crosshairs on each side. This confirms the AF lock on the face. Just an FYI for anyone wondering why the focus was shifting away from his face towards the end.
Literally saw your comment before I watched the video and now that I'm in that part of the video thanks for sharing because I was like wtf noooooo ruins camera
I had to sell my A7IV a few months ago due to a family emergency and I was devastated. It was my second camera, my first being a Panasonic GX85. Always missed my Panasonic, but loved my Sony's AF. Now, I feel like everything happened for a reason. I can finally go back to Panasonic again!
@@Milan-cf1xe 4k120 is not really an issue for me but having the option to do 1080p 240fps is a godsend on the FX3. I love the open gate, shutter angle, mroe usable second base ISO, and EVF on the S5II/S5IIX. All these are things I wished the FX3 had but full-sensor 4k120 and 1080p 240fps with AF is such a game-changer. It opens up so many ways for shooting b-roll for my use case.
Damn, I was almost 95% set on getting an FX30, but this seems like such bang for the buck, especially considering I can get away with not buying a gimbal for steady shots
I also plan to get the fx30, but the S5ii has made me changed my mind. I want a camera with ibis almost like a gimbal, good in low light and good autofocus
I don't know, the wobbling of the Ibis and the rolling shutter knocks me off a bit. But on the other hand... theres no camera on the market, that gives so much value. I hope, the release-version gets the rolling shutter right. Maybe with the X version.
They have been making pro ENG cameras for years. I used to shoot with a DVC PRO camera about twenty years ago in the 4/3 days and it was a super reliable camera that never missed a beat travelling the world shooting docos.
You're acting like they weren't the first company to ever make 4k on a mirrorless body. First to bring 10 bit 4:2:2 outside of cine cams as well. The Gh4 and gh5 ran the industry. If anything, they've come such a long way now over the past 3-4 years, where they fell off temporarily.
Phase detect! This is the one thing that stifled Panasonic from competing with Sony and Canon for video. I feel like they were ahead of everyone with 4K 60, no record limits, 10-bit video, & industry-leading IBIS with the GH5. And after taking so long to finally change, they’re now playing catch-up. But I think they are the leaders in video innovation and have an opportunity to really compete again. I have been rooting for them and after the GH6 still with the old contrast-based auto-focus wondered if they were just stubborn to their own demise. Very glad to see they finally adjusted!
Been using the EOS R for years and was saving for the FX3 but for my needs, this changes everything. I never even considered Panasonic but seeing how it performs against Sony, and for a much better price, I'd be more than happy with this.
Panasonic always had the best video features with the best LOG profile and color science. Their biggest crutch had always been their auto focus system, but holy cow does their new hybrid phase detect look great! Currently have the S5 right now, but trading it in for the S5 II X as soon as it comes out. Panasonic's price point are always top notch.
So many people "trading it in". I'm guessing you just sell it and take a loss on it? In canada I bought it for $3000. There's no way I'd get anything close to that if I were to sell. Does no one care lol?
It seems the last few months have been a good time for autofocus. First Fuji with their X-H2s blowing last Nikon, Canon, etc., only stopping short of Sony. And now Panasonic blowing past even them, and on full-frame, stopping even shorter of Sony. I really wanted to upgrade my Fuji X-T3 this year. First to a BMD 6K Pro, then the X-H2, now I have to re-evaluate again and might have to pivot to the S5II or S5IIX. Darn, is it a good time for cameras at around 2000-2500€.
I'm all for companies that put amazing features in the hands of filmmakers without breaking the bank...that's why I'm a Pany and Black Magic fan. Definitely buying the S5mkii x to pair up with my current S5. Cant move away from the image quality and colour science.
That's just about it. Panasonic is more video oriented I appreciate that being a Sony owner. But Sony tackles both photography and cinematography...it's Sony they have standards in TV and motion picture movies aka Columbia Pictures. Panasonic has that as well but not as much extend what Sony is doing. The Associated Press chose Sony as their camera and lens supplier worldwide. Either way there's good choices for consumers let's not be fanboys too much and enjoy creating photography and video with whatever camera we have, sooner or later camera phones will overtake them but hey Sony has got that covered too with Xperia which I hope they continue to develop and get better at it.
The last 5m of this video when you were sitting down talking, the color looks soooo good. I'm sure if it's a sony a74 recording, it would not look as good.
I was 2 minutes away from buying the a7siii, after WEEKS of research. Then I watched this video and Im going for this one. $1,000 cheaper and looks just the same if not better. THANKS
I'm really exited about this. Seeing how much better the S1 has gotten with firmware updates makes me think that AF is going to be insane in a couple years.
I’d love a series from you focused on all things cinema- behind-the-scenes kind of stuff. I enjoy all you do! Best of luck with the new coffee shop, too!
Im so glad i did not buy the first gen of the s5, i just had a feeling that they would try to fix the mistakes as fast as posssible, im pretty sure the s5ii will be my first full frame camera i bought my canon m50 back in august 2021 so im pretty hyped to finally make the jump to something more professionell, lets create stuff and have fun everyone, have a great year
I sold my gh5 .. not because I wanted to. But I kept my a7iii.. more hybrid.. but this S5mkii is really something.. Remember when I got my gh5... That camera motivated me to go shoot all the time.. A7iii meh.. It did and it does... But wow S5mkii with all thos video features The colour is so great. The image quality wins easily the Sony picture .
Sony FX3 and A7S3 suddenly seemes very expensive!, would be cool if you could make another video, more on the lens choices, because that's a big question mark. Other then that,,, gonna be an exciting year, this camera seem to raise the bar already.
Everyone say is a hybrid camera but never talks about photo quality. @Potato Jet Did you have a chance to shoot some stills? How well does it perform? Is it weak for photos as the GH5?
Panasonic would have been on top if they had just listened to the people and got Phase detect Auto-Focus. I hated selling my GH5, great camera with only one downside.
@@Minsetti Really the only disadvantage is the slower read out (thus cropped 60fps). Low light is great, oversampled image. Solid AF. Great colors and dynamic range. Best in class IBIS. Where is begins to blow the FX3 out of the water is this hybrid mirrorless camera has real cinema features like shutter angle and waveforms. All at half the price.
Ya and the colors are much nicer on the Panasonic too 👍🏽but my all time favorite thing that the panasonic has over all the other competing companies is that insane ibis!! Super game changer. Especially in the full frame world
@@akyerit Agreed, their ibis is top tier!! I tend to do a lot more run-and-gun shooting and have a slight tremor so any help I can get ibis-wise is much appreciated haha
@@roanlo1213 well I guess there’s your answer then aye? For me I need a hybrid photo/video camera. And this ticks more than all the boxes now at this point. Like I’ll be able to grow in it even. I was already super psyched about the original s5 and now this new release has seriously blown my top off 🤯
You hit it on the money saying Panasonic is more cinema based over photos. If I was getting a new system, I'd definitely take this over a Sony just for the fact it has a waveform to get proper exposure. All this is missing is an internal ND filter and it would give blackmagic some competition. Keep it up man.
I had The lumix S1R and Sony A7c and I’m happy to say I’m leaving Sony for this camera cause it’s expensive to invest into 2 different mount systems and it finally has computable autofocus 😭😭
Brilliant video mate 👍🏻 Panasonic please make an adapter so that all my expensive MFT Pro glass will fit the L-mount system - then I’ll 100% upgrade my GH5 II to the S5 IIX. Cheers from Western Australia 🇦🇺
Mega! I’ve just bought an S5 and it’s a beast, not enough here yet for me to pay the extra to get what you get but no doubt a great upgrade if I needed it. Great video as always fella ❤
So I did everything correct: 2 months ago I bought a GH6 .... instead of a S5. Which I actually like better. But - as I said in a lot of comments in the last 4 months: Next will be a FF Phase detect Pana (= NO M4/3) - the winter sales on S5 was already the funeral for this product. I assumed - and I guess I will be correct - the GH6 will stay in better value for the next 6-9 months, compared to the S5.
Great video and I certainly enjoy the lumix user interface and customization of the function buttons for quick access. Looking forward for more content on the S5II
Bought S5 month ago so just returned it to switch to this. No brainer in the age of streaming to have a camera with a fan for unlimited record time and cooling.
Everyone overrates having great autofocus. If you're a decent camera operator you'll use it very rarely. But the fact than Panasonic has made such a massive improvement in the S5ii is amazing and makes it one of the best all round cameras to work with. It feels like the GH5 days all over again.
Im glad Panasonic is making a comeback, they kind of fell off the face of the earth but they are definitely coming back strong. In its price range you really can't buy a better hybrid camera, it's very balanced in both photo and video performance. The S5ii is good enough for both professional photographers and cinematographers on a budget.
I feel like 10:02 you might be too close for the lens focusing distance.. overall pretty impressed with this but my s5 with the native lenses are not bad for focusing.
If GH7 is sold as the same price as GH6 people will move to the S-series. I have a ton of M3/4 lenses but I might bite the bullet and make the jump when I am ready to do.
@@EmeraldAudiovisual idk I’ve had a m43 Lumix forever and yes I can get nice footage and it kinda works sure… but you deff have to put in more work with certain lenses but there’s always noise in the shadows and when you wanna go wider than 35mm you will never get those shots w blurry background unless you get a super fast lens but see options are limited. Moving to the S line is such a better idea honestly
@@iamjiroe Well, there is no other camera out there apart from the GH6, that will shoot 1080p300 for one. 1080p240 with audio. There are lots of reasons to go with MFT. There are also lots of reasons to go with FF. It comes down to, what you want to do or achieve.
Great video. Recently switched to S5ii from Sony a7C and a7R4. Absolutely LOVE it. One thing I miss tho from Sony, is the Super35 Crop applicable to Photo mode as well, enabling me to reach 1.5 or more times the focal length of my lenses... Now I have to buy an additional lense to cover way previous range...
Hi, i don’t have camera yet and really struggling with choice from s5 ii or a7lv , witch one would u recommend? For photo and video 50/50 , weddings, RUclips, commercial etc
Potato you should do a video showing what you use for your editing set up. Ex: keyboard, storage, audio hardware, monitor, etc... Or what you would suggest for professional use on big films. Not beginners.
I used the GH5s for a number of years. Something that had always baffled me was that subject detection and subject tracking are so good but it never actually manages to focus on the subject that it is tracking especially at 1080p VLog. There are ways to work around it but it meant that you can't really put it on something like a gimbal without someone helping to pull focus which is a no go for a lot of the jobs I was on. Glad to see that this new camera is at least on par with other cameras in its price range. Also, does Gene have some sort of temperature regulation system built into his body? Sunny as all heck, he gets greasy at most. A cold day and everyone is in at least a sweater, he's in a t-shirt.
Can’t wait to see what Panasonic will bring for the S1 ii-H. I think that will become The videographer’s camera. With the Netflix certification and all.
I think I am going to grab this. I was on the fence about grabbing the previous s5 because of autofocus. But being able to grab this, and some SURUI anamorphic lenses for it. Use the lenses on the s5 and also maybe a sigma FP as a cheap B camera. Yeah, this is the system to be with in 2023 imo.
While you're looking at L mount cameras maybe take a look at the sigma fp. It's kinda stripped down (no ibis, no flippy screen) but it is great for cinema, with full frame cinema dng raw (internal) great colour and it's pretty cheap nowadays.
Ya I used to have a sigma fp and was just now thinking that it would be the perfect b cam to this s5ii. More pocketable stripped down version like you said. And then this s5ii would carry all the heavy loads and then some (especially with its ibis!!) But a perfect dual camera set up 👍🏽
Lumix S5 shooter here. To lock the focus on the face, you need to click on the box once it detects the face. Once you do that, you'll notice the AF box now has 4 crosshairs on each side. This confirms the AF lock on the face. Just an FYI for anyone wondering why the focus was shifting away from his face towards the end.
Cheers!
Literally saw your comment before I watched the video and now that I'm in that part of the video thanks for sharing because I was like wtf noooooo ruins camera
I had to sell my A7IV a few months ago due to a family emergency and I was devastated. It was my second camera, my first being a Panasonic GX85. Always missed my Panasonic, but loved my Sony's AF. Now, I feel like everything happened for a reason. I can finally go back to Panasonic again!
dam I feel that there been times I've felt I might have to sell my equipment
@toutsen @metareduxxx ... thanks for being so open ... I hope 2033 is full of creative highs for you! :) xXx
GX85 was my first camera & I still use it! Excellent crash cam or travel cam w/ amazing photos & 4k videos!
Hey man- Hope everything is okay with you family. Hope you get a great camera soon!
I hope your family is well!
that auto focus UI is pretty slick
First time I actually think a Panasonic could replace my Sony. Good low light, autofocus and stabilisation combined is a dream.
Right??
Also better settings, like shutter angle
no 4k 120fps
@@markthomas8018 Thats a specific usecase. Most filmmakers dont need it. But yeah if you just shoot sports or something similar...
@@Milan-cf1xe 4k120 is not really an issue for me but having the option to do 1080p 240fps is a godsend on the FX3. I love the open gate, shutter angle, mroe usable second base ISO, and EVF on the S5II/S5IIX. All these are things I wished the FX3 had but full-sensor 4k120 and 1080p 240fps with AF is such a game-changer. It opens up so many ways for shooting b-roll for my use case.
glad to see Panasonic coming back with some big hitting features
Damn, I was almost 95% set on getting an FX30, but this seems like such bang for the buck, especially considering I can get away with not buying a gimbal for steady shots
I also plan to get the fx30, but the S5ii has made me changed my mind. I want a camera with ibis almost like a gimbal, good in low light and good autofocus
Get the FX30 if: you prefer S35, you need TC, or you need to work with other Sony shooters
Otherwise, the Panasonic S5mk2 is better in every way!
get the Sony FX30 if you work with people using Sony stuff. If working with talented people instead, get the Pansonic
i had a r5c in the cart about to check out lol
I don't know, the wobbling of the Ibis and the rolling shutter knocks me off a bit. But on the other hand... theres no camera on the market, that gives so much value. I hope, the release-version gets the rolling shutter right. Maybe with the X version.
Panasonic has come such a long way over the past 10 years!
They have been making pro ENG cameras for years. I used to shoot with a DVC PRO camera about twenty years ago in the 4/3 days and it was a super reliable camera that never missed a beat travelling the world shooting docos.
You're acting like they weren't the first company to ever make 4k on a mirrorless body. First to bring 10 bit 4:2:2 outside of cine cams as well. The Gh4 and gh5 ran the industry. If anything, they've come such a long way now over the past 3-4 years, where they fell off temporarily.
Phase detect! This is the one thing that stifled Panasonic from competing with Sony and Canon for video. I feel like they were ahead of everyone with 4K 60, no record limits, 10-bit video, & industry-leading IBIS with the GH5. And after taking so long to finally change, they’re now playing catch-up. But I think they are the leaders in video innovation and have an opportunity to really compete again. I have been rooting for them and after the GH6 still with the old contrast-based auto-focus wondered if they were just stubborn to their own demise. Very glad to see they finally adjusted!
I'm so impressed with the focus ! Well done Panasonic, this has been a long time coming but well worth the wait and a welcome change.
Been using the EOS R for years and was saving for the FX3 but for my needs, this changes everything. I never even considered Panasonic but seeing how it performs against Sony, and for a much better price, I'd be more than happy with this.
Panasonic always had the best video features with the best LOG profile and color science. Their biggest crutch had always been their auto focus system, but holy cow does their new hybrid phase detect look great! Currently have the S5 right now, but trading it in for the S5 II X as soon as it comes out. Panasonic's price point are always top notch.
V-log >
S5 II X launch is end May.
So many people "trading it in". I'm guessing you just sell it and take a loss on it? In canada I bought it for $3000. There's no way I'd get anything close to that if I were to sell. Does no one care lol?
It seems the last few months have been a good time for autofocus. First Fuji with their X-H2s blowing last Nikon, Canon, etc., only stopping short of Sony. And now Panasonic blowing past even them, and on full-frame, stopping even shorter of Sony.
I really wanted to upgrade my Fuji X-T3 this year. First to a BMD 6K Pro, then the X-H2, now I have to re-evaluate again and might have to pivot to the S5II or S5IIX. Darn, is it a good time for cameras at around 2000-2500€.
And another biggest crutch nobody seems to be talking about is their rolling shutter performance
I sold my S5 recently purely off of the autofocus, but I LOVED the camera. I now have an FX30, but definitely picking this camera up in the future.
Dude sameeeee. Loving the FX30 so far but the S5 had everything I needed minus autofocus. Definitely should’ve waited it out honestly
@@justinharper5844 EXACTLY 😭 😭 😂
Same
So should I get this or the fx30 🤔
@@justinharper5844^
I use the S5 for all of my videos and I’m jealous. This Phase Autofocus is king on the S5 Mk. II. Very slick.
3:48 I love those stairs, one of my favorite places to take photos when I’m in town
Just throwing this out there...Sigma makes a 14-24 f/2.8 zoom and a 16-28 f/2.8 zoom for L mount. Could be good combos with the S5ii.
I'm all for companies that put amazing features in the hands of filmmakers without breaking the bank...that's why I'm a Pany and Black Magic fan. Definitely buying the S5mkii x to pair up with my current S5. Cant move away from the image quality and colour science.
Yaaaay, first vid for 2023!
Thsi channel has been a HUGE part of my 2022, looking forward to enjoy more of your vids Gene this year 🥳🥳
Finally, some competition for sony and canon. Who needs 10k 200fps if there's good colors, good focus, good dynamic range and good stabe!
Finally the perfect camera is here
Panasonic has always been good at keeping videographer in mind when it come to their products
That's just about it. Panasonic is more video oriented I appreciate that being a Sony owner. But Sony tackles both photography and cinematography...it's Sony they have standards in TV and motion picture movies aka Columbia Pictures. Panasonic has that as well but not as much extend what Sony is doing.
The Associated Press chose Sony as their camera and lens supplier worldwide.
Either way there's good choices for consumers let's not be fanboys too much and enjoy creating photography and video with whatever camera we have, sooner or later camera phones will overtake them but hey Sony has got that covered too with Xperia which I hope they continue to develop and get better at it.
Finally! This looks really solid
this new release by Panasonic may only mean one thing: the next GH7 will have Phase Autofocus
1 MILL subs! Congrats!!!
Syncro Scan, I think you are the first to call that out in the reviews I have been watching. (im watching them all) Love that they added that.
holy hell this camera just took over my whole subscriptions feed (embargo mustve just been lifted) don't worry i choose you potato lol
Same, Potato was my first choice.
Another fantastic video! Might be time to finally upgrade from the GH5 🤣
The S5 was already a good upgrade. This is even better. I also have a GH6 for all that glass tho!
@@marklondon8793how is gh6 autofocus ?
@@PVMMAC Its fine. Better than the GH5, not as good as the new S5II or Canon/Sony.
i have the gh5 too and the s5II is like a dream come true for us
As a gh5 shooter since 2017, upgrading to the S5ii was the best decision I could have made.
The last 5m of this video when you were sitting down talking, the color looks soooo good. I'm sure if it's a sony a74 recording, it would not look as good.
A7siii price was out of range & it never dropped. I guess I will have to take a good hard look at this camera & consider it over Sony.
Damn this is crazy, I remember when you only had 12 thousand subscribers. Congrats
I was 2 minutes away from buying the a7siii, after WEEKS of research. Then I watched this video and Im going for this one. $1,000 cheaper and looks just the same if not better. THANKS
I'm really exited about this. Seeing how much better the S1 has gotten with firmware updates makes me think that AF is going to be insane in a couple years.
Been thinking about the original S5 but this comes out with better AF, and I'm more stoked than ever! This is THE camera I am getting next now.
I’d love a series from you focused on all things cinema- behind-the-scenes kind of stuff. I enjoy all you do! Best of luck with the new coffee shop, too!
Appreciate what this camera is, knowing where the industry was just 10 years ago.
Nice Gene, you’re videos are always the first that I watch when a new camera is released, glad that you review this one as well :)
Im so glad i did not buy the first gen of the s5, i just had a feeling that they would try to fix the mistakes as fast as posssible, im pretty sure the s5ii will be my first full frame camera i bought my canon m50 back in august 2021 so im pretty hyped to finally make the jump to something more professionell, lets create stuff and have fun everyone, have a great year
I did jump the gun on an original S5 back in 2020, but ooh man the mark ii version looks like an amazing upgrade.
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Dude, this makes me so happy. I love my S5, but was debating switching over to Sony for my weddings. It’s a good day!
6:13 Thank you for showing how this camera is. This seems like a valid contender now as it has phase auto focus.
The light flicker thing is neat.
Really excited for Panasonic's future as a user of the S5.
I sold my gh5 .. not because I wanted to. But I kept my a7iii.. more hybrid.. but this S5mkii is really something.. Remember when I got my gh5... That camera motivated me to go shoot all the time.. A7iii meh.. It did and it does... But wow S5mkii with all thos video features
The colour is so great. The image quality wins easily the Sony picture
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Sony FX3 and A7S3 suddenly seemes very expensive!, would be cool if you could make another video, more on the lens choices, because that's a big question mark. Other then that,,, gonna be an exciting year, this camera seem to raise the bar already.
Everyone say is a hybrid camera but never talks about photo quality.
@Potato Jet Did you have a chance to shoot some stills? How well does it perform? Is it weak for photos as the GH5?
Panasonic would have been on top if they had just listened to the people and got Phase detect Auto-Focus. I hated selling my GH5, great camera with only one downside.
what a SOLID video, it might be the most well made video from Potato Jet for real! makes me wanna film something cool!
i bought the s5 mk II because of your review !!
How are you liking the s5hiix so far?
I was about to make the jump to an FX3 but this honestly blows it out of the water.
But really it doesn't. It's alright if you only want to shoot 24-30 fps.
@@Minsetti Really the only disadvantage is the slower read out (thus cropped 60fps).
Low light is great, oversampled image. Solid AF. Great colors and dynamic range. Best in class IBIS.
Where is begins to blow the FX3 out of the water is this hybrid mirrorless camera has real cinema features like shutter angle and waveforms.
All at half the price.
I was about to hop on the Sony train from Fuji, especially with the release of the fx30 but man…this cameras KILLER
Ya and the colors are much nicer on the Panasonic too 👍🏽but my all time favorite thing that the panasonic has over all the other competing companies is that insane ibis!! Super game changer. Especially in the full frame world
@@akyerit Agreed, their ibis is top tier!! I tend to do a lot more run-and-gun shooting and have a slight tremor so any help I can get ibis-wise is much appreciated haha
@@roanlo1213 well I guess there’s your answer then aye? For me I need a hybrid photo/video camera. And this ticks more than all the boxes now at this point. Like I’ll be able to grow in it even. I was already super psyched about the original s5 and now this new release has seriously blown my top off 🤯
wow I am truly impressed. It's definitely better than any sony/canon at that price point.
You hit it on the money saying Panasonic is more cinema based over photos. If I was getting a new system, I'd definitely take this over a Sony just for the fact it has a waveform to get proper exposure. All this is missing is an internal ND filter and it would give blackmagic some competition. Keep it up man.
jesus this camera is a beast
The great thing is that Panasonic will improve it even more with updates 🙌
I’m literally eating chipotle and watching this video😂very thorough video, love it
Love the Lefty shirt ! The camera is good too but I prefer the shirt !
I had The lumix S1R and Sony A7c and I’m happy to say I’m leaving Sony for this camera cause it’s expensive to invest into 2 different mount systems and it finally has computable autofocus 😭😭
Shutter angle is huge for this camera! Sorely missed in my Sony A7IV.
SONY FOR LIFE, but Potato is going to make me get a cart. I love that cart rig.
Yet again another cracking video.
Thanks for your time.
Bought the original s5 3 weeks ago…. THANK GOD for extended holiday return, I’ll be back at the store tomorrow morning for this upgrade 😂
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Brilliant video mate 👍🏻 Panasonic please make an adapter so that all my expensive MFT Pro glass will fit the L-mount system - then I’ll 100% upgrade my GH5 II to the S5 IIX. Cheers from Western Australia 🇦🇺
Mega! I’ve just bought an S5 and it’s a beast, not enough here yet for me to pay the extra to get what you get but no doubt a great upgrade if I needed it.
Great video as always fella ❤
10:41 😭 hilarious “that’s how disgusting it is”
S5ii is a beast 🔥
You’re so close to 1 million followers ❤
So I did everything correct:
2 months ago I bought a GH6 .... instead of a S5. Which I actually like better.
But - as I said in a lot of comments in the last 4 months: Next will be a FF Phase detect Pana (= NO M4/3) - the winter sales on S5 was already the funeral for this product.
I assumed - and I guess I will be correct - the GH6 will stay in better value for the next 6-9 months, compared to the S5.
Great video and I certainly enjoy the lumix user interface and customization of the function buttons for quick access. Looking forward for more content on the S5II
👆👆📩🎁🎁🥳👆👆...
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Bought S5 month ago so just returned it to switch to this. No brainer in the age of streaming to have a camera with a fan for unlimited record time and cooling.
Everyone overrates having great autofocus. If you're a decent camera operator you'll use it very rarely. But the fact than Panasonic has made such a massive improvement in the S5ii is amazing and makes it one of the best all round cameras to work with. It feels like the GH5 days all over again.
Gene: "to my hands"
Me: drops all context of the video and focus on Gene's hands lol
Loving the roling office and change of scenery.
Im glad Panasonic is making a comeback, they kind of fell off the face of the earth but they are definitely coming back strong. In its price range you really can't buy a better hybrid camera, it's very balanced in both photo and video performance. The S5ii is good enough for both professional photographers and cinematographers on a budget.
loved this video man...nice to see someone having fun whilst doing what they love ...liked and subscribed :-)
18:27 The almighty S1H ii is coming for ya
Nice video The camera is look'n good overall. 9:35 glad to see Panasonic solved their biggest issue!
I feel like 10:02 you might be too close for the lens focusing distance.. overall pretty impressed with this but my s5 with the native lenses are not bad for focusing.
Yes, of course, their House can wait. I need to watch the video first. Glad you made the video.
TONY NORTHRUP def saw the Bokeh Blink. He was bummed about it. Great video Jet!
Gene rolling on the spudcart of wonder. Can't wait for him to put a remote following unit to it
I love my S5 Mi. Love it. My canon just collects dust sense I got it
Gh7 phase detect autofocus is going to be crazy 🔥🔥🔥
If GH7 is sold as the same price as GH6 people will move to the S-series. I have a ton of M3/4 lenses but I might bite the bullet and make the jump when I am ready to do.
@@PolluxChung not necessarily. The smaller form factor still has it's purposes. FF is not the solution to everything.
@@EmeraldAudiovisual idk I’ve had a m43 Lumix forever and yes I can get nice footage and it kinda works sure… but you deff have to put in more work with certain lenses but there’s always noise in the shadows and when you wanna go wider than 35mm you will never get those shots w blurry background unless you get a super fast lens but see options are limited. Moving to the S line is such a better idea honestly
@@iamjiroe Well, there is no other camera out there apart from the GH6, that will shoot 1080p300 for one. 1080p240 with audio. There are lots of reasons to go with MFT. There are also lots of reasons to go with FF. It comes down to, what you want to do or achieve.
@@EmeraldAudiovisual yes I mean I do have a m43 camera and I use it. But I do think it’s a bit of a challenge in many situations to film w m43
Great video. Recently switched to S5ii from Sony a7C and a7R4. Absolutely LOVE it. One thing I miss tho from Sony, is the Super35 Crop applicable to Photo mode as well, enabling me to reach 1.5 or more times the focal length of my lenses... Now I have to buy an additional lense to cover way previous range...
Hi, i don’t have camera yet and really struggling with choice from s5 ii or a7lv , witch one would u recommend?
For photo and video 50/50 , weddings, RUclips, commercial etc
I was wondering what happened to this channel great to see it’s still going strong
Potato you should do a video showing what you use for your editing set up. Ex: keyboard, storage, audio hardware, monitor, etc... Or what you would suggest for professional use on big films. Not beginners.
I used the GH5s for a number of years. Something that had always baffled me was that subject detection and subject tracking are so good but it never actually manages to focus on the subject that it is tracking especially at 1080p VLog. There are ways to work around it but it meant that you can't really put it on something like a gimbal without someone helping to pull focus which is a no go for a lot of the jobs I was on. Glad to see that this new camera is at least on par with other cameras in its price range.
Also, does Gene have some sort of temperature regulation system built into his body? Sunny as all heck, he gets greasy at most. A cold day and everyone is in at least a sweater, he's in a t-shirt.
This camera is perfect!
Awesome review Gene!! Congrats Lumix!
Can’t wait to see what Panasonic will bring for the S1 ii-H. I think that will become The videographer’s camera. With the Netflix certification and all.
Yeah if there is an S1H M2 it will be a beast
@@Docfly62 well, there will be one for sure. We just don’t know if it will be S1H-m2 or S2H or eventually both. Also we don’t know when.
This is a great camera for good cinematic vlogs, its really good and amazing.
I think I am going to grab this. I was on the fence about grabbing the previous s5 because of autofocus. But being able to grab this, and some SURUI anamorphic lenses for it. Use the lenses on the s5 and also maybe a sigma FP as a cheap B camera. Yeah, this is the system to be with in 2023 imo.
anybody else's heart sink when he put the prime lenses on the rail 💀😰 Great video though can't wait to buy this camera!
This is my Nxt camera to buy
`Fantastic video! Might be time to finally upgrade from the GH4 🤣😂🤣
If I weren't already knee deep in Sony, I would get this. Great camera and great value
Finally Thank you Panasonic. Time to upgrade from my G85 😀
I would like to see a review like this for the Lumix S5IIX or a comparison between the both the S5ii vs the S5iiX.
I loved Panasonic.. Moved to Sony, and haven't looked back since. But this does look kind of interesting.
I'm a big-camera kinda guy, so I rock the S1. But if there's a S1ii on the way I'll be there my dear Panny. Take my money
4:49 this camera can do 4k 120p at full HD. No other camera does this. Definitely a breakthrough
Sony A7Siii can
@@simbavisuals dont think it uses the full sensor tho
@@KNAPPAID there is a 1.1x crop which isn’t noticeable
Ahh!!! Thanks for pointing that out! Meant to say FHD 120p. Editing that clip out now. 🤣
@@simbavisuals i see
Very tempting to upgrade from the original S5, Great vid again potato!
I love watching your videos, educational with touch of comedy.
While you're looking at L mount cameras maybe take a look at the sigma fp. It's kinda stripped down (no ibis, no flippy screen) but it is great for cinema, with full frame cinema dng raw (internal) great colour and it's pretty cheap nowadays.
Ya I used to have a sigma fp and was just now thinking that it would be the perfect b cam to this s5ii. More pocketable stripped down version like you said. And then this s5ii would carry all the heavy loads and then some (especially with its ibis!!) But a perfect dual camera set up 👍🏽
Wow, they fixed the IBIS !!! That camera is gonna do numbers.