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Jul 5, 2023 5:22 PM

Panasonic Lumix S5 Mirrorless Camera with 50mm f/1.8 Lens - $1298

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Bundled S5 with 50mm Lumix S lens.

Yes, not the mark 2 with PDAF instead of contrast-based AF, but full frame with a 50mm L lens included for under $1300 still seems like a great deal to me. Cheaper than B&H, Adorama, sold directly from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CG1R4KL/
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Bundled S5 with 50mm Lumix S lens.

Yes, not the mark 2 with PDAF instead of contrast-based AF, but full frame with a 50mm L lens included for under $1300 still seems like a great deal to me. Cheaper than B&H, Adorama, sold directly from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CG1R4KL/

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Jul 5, 2023 5:35 PM
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ZhangZ5375Jul 5, 2023 5:35 PM
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Weird I saw it's sold by Amazon.
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Jul 5, 2023 5:58 PM
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Jul 5, 2023 5:58 PM
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Quote from ZhangZ5375 View quoted comment :
Weird I saw it's sold by Amazon.
Oops you are correct. I got mixed up with another listing on Amazon that was for the S5 body only: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FF55...dp_it&th=1

That one has Adorama as the seller. Same price, which is still a decent deal even without the lens.
Jul 7, 2023 1:04 PM
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Shop_shop_ShopJul 7, 2023 1:04 PM
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This is such a sweet deal for someone looking for an all-arounder. Even I'm tempted after having swore that I wasn't going to make any moves until the s5ii gets a major discount.

I have enough problems with the contrast detect AF on the pana m4/3. I think this will feel way too much of a downgrade if I choose it as the moment to finally switch from the Sony FF mirrorless, which has one of the best focusing systems in the industry.

Buying another camera with a 30 minute internal rec limit when that shameful chapter is finally closed, also feels kind of meh.
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Jul 7, 2023 11:22 PM
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4274284727Jul 7, 2023 11:22 PM
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Quote from Shop_shop_Shop View quoted comment :
This is such a sweet deal for someone looking for an all-arounder. Even I'm tempted after having swore that I wasn't going to make any moves until the s5ii gets a major discount.

I have enough problems with the contrast detect AF on the pana m4/3. I think this will feel way too much of a downgrade if I choose it as the moment to finally switch from the Sony FF mirrorless, which has one of the best focusing systems in the industry.

Buying another camera with a 30 minute internal rec limit when that shameful chapter is finally closed, also feels kind of meh.
Unclear why the 30 min rec limit matters, unless you're prone to monologing like Tucker Carlson...
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Jul 17, 2023 10:06 PM
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FancyFeather646Jul 17, 2023 10:06 PM
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Quote from Shop_shop_Shop View quoted comment :
This is such a sweet deal for someone looking for an all-arounder. Even I'm tempted after having swore that I wasn't going to make any moves until the s5ii gets a major discount.

I have enough problems with the contrast detect AF on the pana m4/3. I think this will feel way too much of a downgrade if I choose it as the moment to finally switch from the Sony FF mirrorless, which has one of the best focusing systems in the industry.

Buying another camera with a 30 minute internal rec limit when that shameful chapter is finally closed, also feels kind of meh.
Only in 4k 10bit, otherwise it's unlimited recording. They have a deal at B&H for the s5, kit lens, 85mm1.8, and 50mm1.8 for $1600 total. Crazy deals out there in this camera.
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Jul 17, 2023 10:21 PM
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Shop_shop_ShopJul 17, 2023 10:21 PM
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Quote from FancyFeather646 View quoted comment :
Only in 4k 10bit, otherwise it's unlimited recording. They have a deal at B&H for the s5, kit lens, 85mm1.8, and 50mm1.8 for $1600 total. Crazy deals out there in this camera.
Cool. In this case, which mode fixes the issues with the focusing technology from decades ago?
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Jul 19, 2023 9:34 PM
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FancyFeather646Jul 19, 2023 9:34 PM
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Quote from Shop_shop_Shop View quoted comment :
Cool. In this case, which mode fixes the issues with the focusing technology from decades ago?
No professional working videographer uses autofocus. With the incredible deal going on now, the camera is effectively $500 if you were going to by these lenses anyways. It's an amazing deal because if you're willing to manual focus (which all professionals do) you will get image quality as good as any mirrorless camera out there…if not better.
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Jul 20, 2023 1:41 AM
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Shop_shop_ShopJul 20, 2023 1:41 AM
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Quote from FancyFeather646 View quoted comment :
No professional working videographer uses autofocus. With the incredible deal going on now, the camera is effectively $500 if you were going to by these lenses anyways. It's an amazing deal because if you're willing to manual focus (which all professionals do) you will get image quality as good as any mirrorless camera out there…if not better.
Sorry son, but you have no clue. 99% of videographers are not shooting feature films. You are also wrong about the 3 lens deal. Nobody was/is offering it.
Get your facts straight.
Jul 20, 2023 8:05 PM
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kraftevolJul 20, 2023 8:05 PM
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Anyone bought this? Since it's a "bundle", did it come in 2 boxes or just one?
Jul 27, 2023 7:50 PM
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SylverleeJul 27, 2023 7:50 PM
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Yeah is it supposed to come in 2 boxes? I bought an open box from warehouse and the 85mm wasn't in there..
Jul 27, 2023 8:14 PM
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csgrad1101Jul 27, 2023 8:14 PM
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Quote from 4274284727 View quoted comment :
Unclear why the 30 min rec limit matters, unless you're prone to monologing like Tucker Carlson...
I'm actually unclear on this as well. The only scenario I can think of where this would matter is if I'm filming an event or other reality style video where I can't control the action. Other than that I would cut, not even a one take should be up to 30 mins long.

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