s5ii

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s5ii

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My first cine lens

I think 7Artisans makes fantastic low budget Cine lenses. I shoot on an S5iiX, and I currently own only one 7Artisans: the 14mm Spectrum Cine for L-Mount. It's a full frame lens (I believe the Vision series is APS-C, yes?). Regardless, they have a fantastic build quality. The focus throw is 270 degr

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hollywood_cmb in r/videography

February 24, 2026 5:38 AM

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Q: What’s the single best thing AND the single worst thing about the LUMIX S9? Let’s get a discussion going…

There are many different types of wedding photographers. Documentary photographers are very popular in the UK these days and are often very discreet and won't interfere with the day at all. I carry a Domke F5xb bag (tiny!) and two S5IIs with a 35 and 85 prime. I'd say 70-80% of shots are completely

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poke_pants in r/Lumix

March 23, 2026 10:39 PM

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Struggling to Choose Between the FX3 and the C50 — Need Some Advice

If you can wait you may want to wait until the FX3 ii is released. I think switching to Sony would be the better idea due to lenses and IBIS. Also I like to point out that the A7Siii is half the price used of an FX3 although I do like the fan, shutter angle, and other few extra features the FX3 prov

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bozduke13 in r/videography

October 5, 2025 11:43 AM

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Sony seems to be like apple.

I've been waiting a long time for this subreddit because the problem is clear: Sony is playing the same game as Apple today. Incremental updates, marginal differences between models, and a clear strategy of monetizing the brand rather than its actual value. The A7V, in fact, doesn't address any of t

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Thermalhl in r/Lumix

December 14, 2025 4:02 PM

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Multiple Lumix Purchases from Official Panasonic Store (Germany) – Repeated QC Issues

I have the 70-200 S Pro and the 24-70 S Pro. Lumix S5ii owned for 5 years Lumix S1ii just received. I have had zero issues with any of my equipment. I personally love Panasonic and everything the provide. I shoot weddings, business marketing content and more.

Oakandstory in r/Lumix

February 18, 2026 5:50 PM

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Which cameras would you never buy again and why?

I really was disappointed by the s5. It’s a great camera but it needed more time in the oven. The s5ii fixed all its problems but the s5ii really should have been the camera that launched and not the s5. I abandoned L-mount/Panasonic for a Canon c70, but I use the s5iix at work and it’s absolutely o

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SleepingPodOne in r/videography

May 11, 2025 1:25 AM

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Planning on buying a camera instead of using my iPhone. Should I try and pursue that?

I made the switch last year. Bought a Lumix S5II with a 50mm sigma lens and never looked back. Starting to do some paid work (live events) here and there now! For starting, a good DSLR is perfect. Mirrorless ia great but much more expensive and not essential.

Vape_Lord_Peppi in r/AmateurPhotography

January 23, 2026 2:06 PM

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Information regarding S5ii laptops that experienced shutter problems.

Not familiar with an S5II Laptop, but I did have an S5II camera. Was and is super solid. As for the repair, if the service center was "Panasonic", I'd trust that repair. That said, I'd never had an issue with my shutter button, nor on an older S5 I still have as well.

SeaRefractor in r/Lumix

January 22, 2026 1:09 AM

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Wedding photographer looking to add video (Canon ecosystem?) – R6 Mark II or switching brands

Some thoughts as a full time videographer who has shot weddings in the past: I have the r6 mk3. I do not recommend it as a video-only camera. I bought it to be my hybrid body to complement my c70. If you want a video-focused body within the canon ecosystem, your only decent opinions are R5C, C70, C8

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SleepingPodOne in r/videography

February 24, 2026 6:21 PM

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Is S5ii a good choice for taking photos? Or is it mainly a video camera?

I work professionally I use two Lumix S5ii’s to photography weddings and live events. The images I would argue look really nice SOOC. You cannot go wrong with it.

DukeFilms in r/Lumix

April 17, 2026 10:56 PM

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