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Feb 8, 2022 11:23 PM

Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mirrorless Digital Camera + S 85mm f/1.8 Lens

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Adorama has Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mirrorless Digital Camera (DC-S5BODY) + Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens (S-S85) for $1897.99. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video has Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mirrorless Digital Camera (DC-S5BODY) + Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens (S-S85) for $1897.99. Shipping is free. In addition, includes Think Tank Photo Retrospective 7M Shoulder Bag (Pinestone), a $165 value.

Amazon has Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mirrorless Digital Camera (DC-S5BODY) + Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens (S-S85) for $1897.99. Shipping is free.

Focus Camera has Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mirrorless Digital Camera (DC-S5BODY) + Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens (S-S85) bundle w/ extra battery for $1897.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member DLS4U for finding this deal.
  • Note, Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm f/1.8 L-Mount Camera Lens for Mirrorless Digital Camera will be auto-added to cart.
Includes:
  • Panasonic Lumix S5 Mirrorless Camera
  • Panasonic DMW-BLK22 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 2200mAh)
  • Panasonic DMW-BTC15 Battery Charger
  • AC Adapter
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Body Cap
  • Hot Shoe Cover
  • Battery Grip Connector Cover
Features:
  • 4K 60p, 4:2:2 10-bit, Anamorphic mode support
  • Slow & Quick Motion including FHD 180fps
  • 96MP High Resolution mode
  • Improved Auto Focus with enhanced Eye/Face/Head/Body detection
  • Dust and Splash Resistant and optimized heat dispersion
  • Sensor Size: Full Frame Camera Format
  • Resolution: 24 MPMax
  • Video Quality: 4K 60fps

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $100 lower (5% savings) than the list price for the camera body only of $1997.97.
    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • About these stores:

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Written by DLS4U | Staff
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Adorama has Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mirrorless Digital Camera (DC-S5BODY) + Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens (S-S85) for $1897.99. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video has Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mirrorless Digital Camera (DC-S5BODY) + Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens (S-S85) for $1897.99. Shipping is free. In addition, includes Think Tank Photo Retrospective 7M Shoulder Bag (Pinestone), a $165 value.

Amazon has Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mirrorless Digital Camera (DC-S5BODY) + Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens (S-S85) for $1897.99. Shipping is free.

Focus Camera has Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mirrorless Digital Camera (DC-S5BODY) + Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens (S-S85) bundle w/ extra battery for $1897.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member DLS4U for finding this deal.
  • Note, Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm f/1.8 L-Mount Camera Lens for Mirrorless Digital Camera will be auto-added to cart.
Includes:
  • Panasonic Lumix S5 Mirrorless Camera
  • Panasonic DMW-BLK22 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 2200mAh)
  • Panasonic DMW-BTC15 Battery Charger
  • AC Adapter
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Body Cap
  • Hot Shoe Cover
  • Battery Grip Connector Cover
Features:
  • 4K 60p, 4:2:2 10-bit, Anamorphic mode support
  • Slow & Quick Motion including FHD 180fps
  • 96MP High Resolution mode
  • Improved Auto Focus with enhanced Eye/Face/Head/Body detection
  • Dust and Splash Resistant and optimized heat dispersion
  • Sensor Size: Full Frame Camera Format
  • Resolution: 24 MPMax
  • Video Quality: 4K 60fps

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $100 lower (5% savings) than the list price for the camera body only of $1997.97.
    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • About these stores:

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that's a 600 dollar prime lens, making the camera just about 1.3k. this is not some crappy kit lens that you often find with camera bundles.
i am surprised this is not get more attention, personally speaking, this is a much better deal than the previous MFT sale.
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Ludwigger
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The GH6 should be MFT. This one is FF.
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sk79
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Killer deal and I love mine, run it with the BMD Video Assist 12g and images are fantastic, especially with the LUMIX glass… but newer sigma glass L-mount glass is exceptional too… I don't use it for vlogging but AF has been snappy and clean for my needs. Got it for $1,699 during Xmas sales, at this price with the 85, it's a smoking deal. Richard Wong does great comparisons and demos with the S5 on YouTube, lots of AF stuff on different glass for those that are curious.
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Mar 4, 2022 11:47 PM
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mike93704Mar 4, 2022 11:47 PM
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Quote from GoroAkechi View quoted comment :
FYI - this is non-refundable if you buy from Amazon
I think it would be best if you can explain your statement. I recall there are certain items that can't be returned (for example, laptops and desktops after 30 days), but I don't recall seeing anything about cameras not being returnable or refundable. Can you cite your sources? This particular camera is shown as being sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Below is the Amazon list of items that cannot be returned.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/cu...A9B5PCJB5F
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Amazon.com doesn't accept returns of the following items:
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Amazon.com doesn't accept returns for items fulfilled by third-party sellers. The seller determines the return policy. You can see specific information per item in Your Orders.
If the item you purchased from Amazon.com is returnable, you'll see a message saying so when you select Return or Replace Item in Your Orders. If the item is not returnable per the Amazon return policy, you will not see any message.
If you have a nonreturnable item that arrived damaged or defective, you can request a refund or replacement in Your Orders. If the refund or replacement option is not available, you can contact us.
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Mar 4, 2022 11:56 PM
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GoroAkechiMar 4, 2022 11:56 PM
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Quote from mike93704 View quoted comment :
I think it would be best if you can explain your statement. I recall there are certain items that can't be returned (for example, laptops and desktops after 30 days), but I don't recall seeing anything about cameras not being returnable or refundable. Can you cite your sources? This particular camera is shown as being sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Below is the Amazon list of items that cannot be returned.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/cu...A9B5PCJB5F
The S5 body by itself is returnable. The S5 bundle with the free lense is not. Source: I bought it and now I'm stuck because they won't take back the camera. Sold and shipped by Amazon btw
Mar 5, 2022 12:01 AM
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mike93704Mar 5, 2022 12:01 AM
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Quote from GoroAkechi View quoted comment :
The S5 body by itself is returnable. The S5 bundle with the free lense is not. Source: I bought it and now I'm stuck because they won't take back the camera. Sold and shipped by Amazon btw
That's interesting. Did you contact Amazon Customer Service? What explanation did they write for why the bundle sold by them could not be returned?
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GoroAkechiMar 5, 2022 12:05 AM
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Quote from mike93704 View quoted comment :
That's interesting. Did you contact Amazon Customer Service? What explanation did they write for why the bundle sold by them could not be returned?
Yep. Talked to multiple CS reps and supervisors. They gave no reason and just said its a non-returnable item which is very strange since the camera by itself is returnable. The email I got from them said for "Health and Safety reasons".

Wanted to let anyone know that you might be better off buying from somewhere else.
Mar 5, 2022 12:19 AM
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mike93704Mar 5, 2022 12:19 AM
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Quote from GoroAkechi View quoted comment :
Yep. Talked to multiple CS reps and supervisors. They gave no reason and just said its a non-returnable item which is very strange since the camera by itself is returnable. The email I got from them said for "Health and Safety reasons".

Wanted to let anyone know that you might be better off buying from somewhere else.
When you go to your "Your Account->Your Orders" page, and see your S5 order, is there a button for "Return or Replace Items?"
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GoroAkechiMar 5, 2022 12:35 AM
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Quote from mike93704 View quoted comment :
When you go to your "Your Account->Your Orders" page, and see your S5 order, is there a button for "Return or Replace Items?"
I can press return but after I pick the reason it says "This item isn't eligible for return".

You can verify this by searching for this bundle on Amazon and you'll see that it says it's nonreturnable.
Mar 5, 2022 1:08 AM
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mike93704Mar 5, 2022 1:08 AM
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Quote from GoroAkechi View quoted comment :
I can press return but after I pick the reason it says "This item isn't eligible for return".

You can verify this by searching for this bundle on Amazon and you'll see that it says it's nonreturnable.
Hmm, I looked at the pages in the link posted by the OP for the Amazon bundle and I do not see anywhere that it is non-returnable. Instead I see a button to "Add a gift receipt for easy returns" which I attached as a screen shot. Can you attach a screenshot of the part where it says this is not returnable?
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Mar 5, 2022 7:58 PM
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GoroAkechiMar 5, 2022 7:58 PM
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Quote from mike93704 View quoted comment :
Hmm, I looked at the pages in the link posted by the OP for the Amazon bundle and I do not see anywhere that it is non-returnable. Instead I see a button to "Add a gift receipt for easy returns" which I attached as a screen shot. Can you attach a screenshot of the part where it says this is not returnable?
All you did was click on gift receipt which doesn't mean it's returnable. The item says it not returnable if you click on return policy under the S5 bundle.
I would not risk buying from because they won't take it back and you'll be stuck with it. Unless you are set on this model
Mar 5, 2022 9:00 PM
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mike93704Mar 5, 2022 9:00 PM
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Quote from GoroAkechi View quoted comment :
All you did was click on gift receipt which doesn't mean it's returnable. The item says it not returnable if you click on return policy under the S5 bundle.
I would not risk buying from because they won't take it back and you'll be stuck with it. Unless you are set on this model
Thanks. Can you attach a screenshot of the part where it says it is not returnable? I do not see it anywhere
Mar 6, 2022 7:23 PM
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mike93704Mar 6, 2022 7:23 PM
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Deal now dead (as of SUN 11am PST) and price has jumped on all sites too $2600.
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GoroAkechiMar 7, 2022 3:14 PM
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Quote from mike93704 View quoted comment :
Thanks. Can you attach a screenshot of the part where it says it is not returnable? I do not see it anywhere
Took me a while to post this because you can't add pictures from the app.

Here is Amazon's own product with a different return policy which is deceptive in my opinion. Why have multiple return policies that are hard to find.
Mar 7, 2022 5:27 PM
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mike93704Mar 7, 2022 5:27 PM
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Quote from GoroAkechi View quoted comment :
Took me a while to post this because you can't add pictures from the app.

Here is Amazon's own product with a different return policy which is deceptive in my opinion. Why have multiple return policies that are hard to find.
Is this the same deal posted by the OP? Or did you buy this from a different deal? I notice the price listed is different. It appears that is the listing when you do a search for the S5 and it gives that $2297 price and is not the same as the OP's deal (which is now $2600).

I do see that part about being non-returnable but on a different item (a different S5 and lens kit) but NOT the OP's deal. I agree it is strange that both items by Amazon appear to have a different policy.

This is the OP's DEAL:
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-...rc%3Dstaff

And this is a similar one with the same 20-60 lens, but a different deal (both by Amazon):

https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-...ics&sr=1-2

The second one has the "no-return" policy.

Thanks. Any info may help others having difficulty returning.

Why did you want to return this?

Also, since the price has just jumped back to $2600 ($700 more than this deal), perhaps other SDers who missed this deal can contact you.
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