Lumix S5II

Debatable They vastly degraded the s5iix image quality with aggressive sharpening and NR post launch (firmware which can't be reversed) and later completely removed streaming functions which were heavily marketed and users specifically paid for with the s5iix over the s5ii Also every other update br

Current hardware in S5II/X isn't up to that readout speed. It's double the pixels of the ZVE1. There's way more to this equation than merely the numbers 4k and 60 fps. Plus Lumix has staked it's brand reputation on rock solid reliability, not pushing the envelope on bleeding edge speed. You're askin

I'm buying it too. Z8 + 180-600 total €3600. I'm returning my LUMIX S5II with all its lenses and even my aging micro four-thirds gear! I choose it for its autofocus speed, and I prefer it to the Sony A7 V for its higher megapixel count and crop capabilities.

Part of the reason why panasonic image quality looks so good is the bad AF....... there is a reason why panasonic kept trying with Contrast AF for more than a decade, it doesn't affect image quality unlike Phase detect autofocus ( from user experince G9 II snd S5II have worse image quality than G9 a

Genuinely can't get over how great this deal is. In my country it's the 2nd cheapest of the Pocket Cinema body line. Like sub $3K NZD 6K Open Gate with OLPF is impossible to beat. Even the Lumix S5ii is not that cheap compared to this now. Don't really see the point of getting a Pyxis for an extra $

I would get a full frame. The development of M43 system has been stagnant. I’ve been waiting for a successor of Panasonic GX9 and G9, but it seems Panasonic has put very little effort in developing new M43 cameras except for video centric GH series. Meanwhile, S5 II gets all the new features and is

As for freelance work, I think it would be a mix of things, mostly pitching and showing my work to potential clients around here. For short films, it would be a mix of personal projects I have in mind and university assignments. But honestly, at least for now, I definitely don't need a RED or an ARR

As for me $1699 for s5iix body is not a good deal. As an option s5iix $1494 before taxes open box from amazon or directly from Panasonic S5iix+20-60 kit+free 50 1.8+free portable ssd 1tb=$2299-10% off for the first purchase comes to $2069+taxes and minus 4% cashback through Rakuten

A7iii for 1400 is horrific, you lose 50% of that if not more instantly when you buy it. It's old and very limited compared to similarly priced cameras. 8 bit, no flippy, no real stabilization, af dated. A7iv is overpriced these days too, due to nikon and lumix price reductions. It's compromised and