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expiredDLS4U | Staff posted May 08, 2022 07:00 AM
Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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