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Various Retailers have Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) for $1497.99. Shipping is free.

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This is such a great deal. An underrated video camera and solid photo camera. Vlog is one of the best camera log formats and easiest to work with.

Autofocus isn't great and won't beat Sony or canon in video. Photo is decent, but I wouldn't plan on getting one if you shoot a lot of action sports. Battery life is solid and flip out screen is versatile. 2 sd card slots which I prefer over the more expensive options like cfexpress.
I had it for a month and returned it but not because of the AF. I went with the A7 IV because it's lens system is so robust and it's so easy to get good lenses for cheap on the used market. So Cal is a hot bed for photography and you might see one or 2 lenses for the Panny full frames for sale on Craigslist where you'll find dozens for the Sony system. This will change in the future hopefully as the M4/3 system has lenses aplenty.

The AF is actually quite good. Beyond usable but nowhere near the A7 IV. Also, the IBIS is top notch on the S5 so if you're not using a gimbal the difference in the two camera's IBIS is pretty big. I have external tremors (shaky hands/fingers) and the S5 completely nullifies it whereas the A7 IV doesn't come close for me.

At the end of the day, I'd just suggest looking at a camera system as a whole. I was able to get the Sony 24-105mm F4, 20mm F1.8 and 90mm Macro lenses all in pristine condition on the used market for $2000 here in So Cal. Took some patience but there are deals to be had.

Under $2k price point though, you might consider the Fuji XT4 if you aren't dead set on full frame.
Solid ~~ decent. I gave specifics to why. I'm not sure what your issue is when I described the context.

If you're not shooting action with lots of movement for focus tracking, I'd recommend this for the price. If you're a general photographer wanting a full-frame camera, this really is a good option. Not every camera is perfect for every use in this price range.

I don't think most professionals are seeking advice on slickdeals on the ins and outs of cameras. The purpose of my post was to quickly provide some pros and cons of it to a general consumer.

For video, I don't think there's anything comparable in this price range. I've shot on this camera since it was released for professional work in a variety of settings. If anyone has specific questions, feel free to ask.

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RickyBobby26
05-08-2022 at 05:53 PM.
05-08-2022 at 05:53 PM.
This is such a great deal. An underrated video camera and solid photo camera. Vlog is one of the best camera log formats and easiest to work with.

Autofocus isn't great and won't beat Sony or canon in video. Photo is decent, but I wouldn't plan on getting one if you shoot a lot of action sports. Battery life is solid and flip out screen is versatile. 2 sd card slots which I prefer over the more expensive options like cfexpress.
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jomeyq
05-08-2022 at 08:06 PM.
05-08-2022 at 08:06 PM.
Some compelling video options on this, like being able to record full frame 4k30 (UHD OR DCI) at 10 bit 4:2:2. That's pretty unusual, but great if you want to use a stealth rig while still having a lot of room for extreme color grades. The video autofocus hunts a lot, but if you're shooting 10 bit 4:2:2, you're probably also manually pulling focus

Edit: If you want to use native lenses without making some pretty big investments, I'd recommend getting the kit with the 20-60mm lens for $1797. The selection of native lenses for this mount is pretty disappointing at the moment. I'm sure it will get better, but worth knowing what's available before buying in. I just recently switched to Nikon Z due to the some of the impressive and surprising lens options they have (the 28-75mm f/2.8 and the 40mm f/2 in particular). With L mount it looks like you need to spend a lot to get any wide aperture options, with the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 being one of the few options, but that's no bargain at $1000 plus.
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05-08-2022 at 11:05 PM.
05-08-2022 at 11:05 PM.
Quote from Mindcontrol :
I'll keep it short: Beats the A7IV period.
Now you've done it!
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05-09-2022 at 12:29 AM.
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This or Fujifilm X-T4?
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05-09-2022 at 02:58 AM.
05-09-2022 at 02:58 AM.
Quote from Mindcontrol :
I'll keep it short: Beats the A7IV period.
Can you explain in what ways? Pretty sure autofocus is better with Sony. Lens selection is also better with Sony.
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05-09-2022 at 06:42 AM.
05-09-2022 at 06:42 AM.
Quote from myfiremanishuge :
This or Fujifilm X-T4?
That really comes down to whether you want full frame or APS-C
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ChrisML
05-09-2022 at 07:40 AM.
05-09-2022 at 07:40 AM.
Bought this camera during the last slickdeal. LOVE it. It's been great for photo and video. Friend has a Sony a7iii and was super impressed with my low light performance compared to his in both photo and video. Just picked up the 50mm to go along with my 85 which has been phenomenal.
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05-09-2022 at 04:08 PM.
05-09-2022 at 04:08 PM.
Quote from superslickz :
Can you explain in what ways? Pretty sure autofocus is better with Sony. Lens selection is also better with Sony.
I'd agree. Sony Alphas are top dogs nowadays. Even the Nikons have a touch of trouble keeping up with the Sony AF reliability and lack of contrast-focus hunting, which the Panasonic uses instead of passive focus in uber Sony.

Take AF out and it's down to pro filmmaker preferences for this vs that.

E.g. Some might prefer the image colors of one brand vs another. Or a specific codec + bitrate/bitdepth to match other cameras or workflows, etc.

In general, for the average consumer, ignoring AF, you can buy either and film nice looking 4k movies without much trouble. Limitation will be the user.

For the pro level, I find it hilarious that a $2k camera nowadays can't lock and hold AF reliably like a Sony/Nikon while filming running babies to soccer stars.

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Resolution wise, Sony A1 for the 8K at $$, then Blackmagic 12K at $$$. Those would be the "best cheapest good" options to start looking at, although with filmmakers given a huge budget, there's always better.
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KonradP8255
05-09-2022 at 04:39 PM.
05-09-2022 at 04:39 PM.
Is the autofocus really that bad? Is there anything better for under $2k than this Panasonic? Obviously I would rather have Sony A7 IV, but with a decent lens it would be almost twice the price of Panasonic S5.
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05-09-2022 at 05:20 PM.

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05-09-2022 at 05:20 PM.
Quote from KonradP8255 :
Is the autofocus really that bad? Is there anything better for under $2k than this Panasonic? Obviously I would rather have Sony A7 IV, but with a decent lens it would be almost twice the price of Panasonic S5.

I had it for a month and returned it but not because of the AF. I went with the A7 IV because it's lens system is so robust and it's so easy to get good lenses for cheap on the used market. So Cal is a hot bed for photography and you might see one or 2 lenses for the Panny full frames for sale on Craigslist where you'll find dozens for the Sony system. This will change in the future hopefully as the M4/3 system has lenses aplenty.

The AF is actually quite good. Beyond usable but nowhere near the A7 IV. Also, the IBIS is top notch on the S5 so if you're not using a gimbal the difference in the two camera's IBIS is pretty big. I have external tremors (shaky hands/fingers) and the S5 completely nullifies it whereas the A7 IV doesn't come close for me.

At the end of the day, I'd just suggest looking at a camera system as a whole. I was able to get the Sony 24-105mm F4, 20mm F1.8 and 90mm Macro lenses all in pristine condition on the used market for $2000 here in So Cal. Took some patience but there are deals to be had.

Under $2k price point though, you might consider the Fuji XT4 if you aren't dead set on full frame.
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MarkB8915
05-09-2022 at 05:33 PM.
05-09-2022 at 05:33 PM.
Save yourself the money on the 20~60 and get a better lens.. It's an OK lens but with a nice S5 in your hand you want a good lens.
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05-10-2022 at 09:49 AM.
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Quote from MarkB8915 :
Save yourself the money on the 20~60 and get a better lens.. It's an OK lens but with a nice S5 in your hand you want a good lens.

How about Sigma 24-70 mm for little over 1000 .
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