s5ii

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s5ii

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sensor size matters(for beginners)

I feel like apsc is the perfect balance between light capabilities and reach, ive used my xt5 for weddings and sports and also as a daily for vacations and birding, i love my lumix s5ii but i wouldnt chug it around everyday and thats why i havent sold my fuji

SaberSpyder in r/Lumix

May 4, 2026 1:52 PM

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My long-term LUMIX S1 ii review

Not sure if my opinion is of any value to you, but I'm a former S5II owner. I took advantage of Panasonic LUMIX's trade-in trade-up promotion, which provided me a $400 discount on the purchase of the new S series camera and I received ~$850 in value for my S5II (varies depending on condition, mine w

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SeaRefractor in r/Lumix

December 15, 2025 9:04 PM

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Lumix S5ii vs Nikon Z5ii for stills?

Generally, yes. Nikon Z5ii is better for stills and Panasonic S5ii is better for video. Nikon Z5ii has a better autofocus (same as their high-end bodies, better subject recognition and tracking) while the Panasonic S5ii has more video options (6K Open Gate for instance). Both bodies are capable of d

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EmulaThor in r/Lumix

December 22, 2025 10:04 PM

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My first camera and I chose s5iix

Interestingly, I think the S5 ii is anything but soft as it doesn't have an OLPF. It is why a lot of people still feel the S1H is the best 4K Panasonic camera.

pc-builder in r/Lumix

December 15, 2025 4:57 PM

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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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Why doesn't the Nikon Z6III match the Panasonic S1II dynamic range

Some people are pointing to the dual gain output in Dynamic Range Boost mode, but that’s not it. Even with that disabled, the S1II has a good stop or so on the Z6III. I’m not an expert, but I believe this comes down to two things. S1II is taking longer to read the sensor. I’ve heard the S1II uses a

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bruce_pizza in r/Lumix

November 11, 2025 5:47 PM

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Anybody switched from Fuji to LUMIX mainly photography?

I’m primarily a Fuji shooter, but I picked up a Lumix S5II earlier this year. It’s a fantastic camera, though I definitely felt the learning curve especially with the live view. The “nature live view” mode and the lag you get when using slower shutter speeds threw me off. That might just be my own i

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patrickcazer in r/Lumix

December 11, 2025 2:45 PM

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Reality hit after film school: no more gear to borrow. What’s the smartest first camera setup on a budget?

my budget is really limited right now Without a budget we sadly can not help you. How much for all together, camera, lens, tripod, spare batteries and storage? Sony Alpha (I think the A7 IV), and that size and form factor Do you need realiable video autofocus yes or no? Thats a really important ques

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mediamuesli in r/filmmaking

March 12, 2026 5:25 PM

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Nikon Z8 Information Request

The answer is a resounding YES. I use a Nikon Z8 for wildlife, macro and night photography. For wildlife, the latest 3.10 firmware provide the best bird tracking experience. Combined with 3D tracking, it's almost laughingly point and shoot. Whereas with my older E-M1X, a MFT camera that I also bird

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unityfreedom in r/Nikon

February 17, 2026 7:31 PM

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Have a S5ii, what would be the benefits of getting an S1ii?

The SL cameras are fundamentally very similar to Lumix bodies, they share a lot of components, the SL2s is basically an S5ii in a fancy body with more minimal controls and much nicer build quality. They also look sexier, but the Lumix bodies have a few advantages and bonus features plus they are bet

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rudermanphoto in r/Lumix

January 2, 2026 2:30 AM

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