LUMIX S5IIX

I’m amazed You went through all that yet somehow didn’t consider panasonic which is undoubtably the best platform for video. Sony lacks open gate, has poor ibis and af is less important for pros. S5iix is what you need. XH2S is also one of the most capable hybrid cameras on the market in the right h

I wouldn't say it's video first. It's just that Lumix actually gave you the video features required to fully utilize the capabilities of the camera. The competition often kneecapped their cameras by treating video as a gimmick. Even on Sony cameras, which were popular for video and had capable hardw

I think Panasonic has the video game on lock. Also , if you’re looking for a camera there are 2 or 3 S5IIx listed in r/photomarket

Regarding IBIS - Panasonic is on a completely different level. Nikon’s stabilization is nowhere near as good as Panasonic’s, not even close. There’s a simple physical reason: Panasonic bodies have a much larger IBIS chamber, which gives the sensor more space to move and correct motion. It’s not just

I can only speak to full frame. If you don't need the ABSOLUTE best in autofocus, and want to avoid breaking the bank, the Panasonic S5IIX does absolutely everything well. One step up in price will give you a big step up in performance to the Panasonic S1II. Another step up in price will give you an

No, it will not be 2x harder at all. Raw is pretty overrated in my opinion. The fundamentals of composition, lighting, blocking, costume and production design will have a much larger impact on your images. Example: I recently directed a feature film shot primarily with an ARRI Amira. A limited numbe

I have yet to buy this camera, but from what I can tell, everyone is sleeping on it pretty hard. The narrative is that it’s an S5II with all the new features and upgrades of the S1RII/S1II, like false color, internal RAW, cripples stabilization, and the new body design. However it seems that’s not t

I shot with an A7iv a lot during college, my main work cam for years was an OG G9, and I've just picked up the S5iix. So not super across the S1R but I have some reference as to the two systems. What I can say is that the menu system/software/ergonomics are one of the biggest reasons I stuck with Lu

Honestly it’s kind of a weird lineup of native lenses for primarily video use. If less noise at higher ISO’s is the most important thing I’d say go for FF. Personally I think the S5IIX is a great value for video. I wouldn’t say you have a huge investment tying you to M43 and you can certainly get de

Are you okay with used? For new, an A6700 would probably be where I land. It's actually under your budget. I would also consider a Panasonic S5II. If you can stretch a little....The Nikon ZR is a really compelling option. The Panasonic S5IIX is a little more video oriented. And the sony fx30 becomes