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frontpage Posted by RazorConcepts • Nov 17, 2023
frontpage Posted by RazorConcepts • Nov 17, 2023

Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) w/ Accessories Kit

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Several Retailers have Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only, DC-S5BODY) on sale for $997.99. Shipping is free.
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Several Retailers have Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only, DC-S5BODY) on sale for $997.99. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Register your purchase for a 3-Year Extended Warranty Plan (details here). Offer ends 12/31/2024.
Thanks to Deal Editor RazorConcepts for finding this deal.

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Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty
      • Note: Register your purchase for a 3-Year Extended Warranty Plan (details here). Offer ends 12/31/2024.
  • About this store:
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Model: Panasonic LUMIX S5 4K Mirrorless Full-Frame L-Mount Camera with S 50mm f/1.8 Camera Lens and Gimbal

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Nov 17, 2023
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Joined Oct 2017
Nov 17, 2023
youngkwangdo
Nov 17, 2023
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Lowest price ever for the best entry full frame
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Nov 17, 2023
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Nov 17, 2023
theOriginalGuru
Nov 17, 2023
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Very good camera. I've been using it for video and photography for over a year now. There are also a lot of affordable high quality L-mount lenses that work with this from Sigma. The Lumix S f/1.8 primes are affordable too. The Lumix S f/2.8 zooms are rather pricey though. This price is going to make it difficult for me to sell my S5 to help pay for my upgrade to S5 IIx.
Nov 17, 2023
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Nov 17, 2023
cloudyview
Nov 17, 2023
527 Posts
Any deals on glass to go with this? Hard to pass up a FF sensor at this price.
Nov 17, 2023
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Nov 17, 2023
rustum
Nov 17, 2023
8,893 Posts
Is it better than canon R8? Thinking about upgrading from R to R8.
Nov 18, 2023
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Nov 18, 2023
madridimports83
Nov 18, 2023
7 Posts
Quote from rustum :
Is it better than canon R8? Thinking about upgrading from R to R8.
I used to have a Panasonic, albeit one of their little M4/3 models. Lumix has made a name for themselves in the video space in recent years, so if you do a lot of videos with your camera, Lumix is one of the best options.

However, the issue I had with mine, which still exists with some of their current models (including the S5) is that they don't use Phase Detect for their autofocus.

Nowadays I understand they've improved a lot in terms of accuracy, but speed is definitely still an issue in terms of locking onto the subject.
Nov 18, 2023
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rustum
Nov 18, 2023
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Quote from madridimports83 :
I used to have a Panasonic, albeit one of their little M4/3 models. Lumix has made a name for themselves in the video space in recent years, so if you do a lot of videos with your camera, Lumix is one of the best options.

However, the issue I had with mine, which still exists with some of their current models (including the S5) is that they don't use Phase Detect for their autofocus.

Nowadays I understand they've improved a lot in terms of accuracy, but speed is definitely still an issue in terms of locking onto the subject.
Thanks for the information.I guess I will stick to upgrading to R8 which comes with dual pixel pd af.
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Nov 18, 2023
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ruffrhyno
Nov 18, 2023
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Quote from rustum :
Thanks for the information.I guess I will stick to upgrading to R8 which comes with dual pixel pd af.
I would urge against Canon if you're looking to do hybrid video and photos. Instead, look towards Sony or Panasonic. The s5ii x was posted on slickdeals a few weeks ago for around $2k with kit lens
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Nov 19, 2023
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dissident
Nov 19, 2023
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Quote from rustum :
Is it better than canon R8? Thinking about upgrading from R to R8.
R8 Pros: Better autofocus, 4K/60 without crop
S5 Pros: Larger Battery, doesn't overheat, excellent image stabilization

I'm looking to perhaps jump right to the S5ii with it's much improved autofocus. Really depends on what deals crop up. If I could get the 20-60 lens included for this price it would be a no brainer. You can use EF glass with these using an adapter, though with the S5 the focus doesn't work too well with them.
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Nov 19, 2023
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pipopaz
Nov 19, 2023
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I hoped to get a Sony A7iv or an FX30, but I'm very tempted to jump on this for the price. Would anyone happen to have any recommendations for lenses?
Nov 19, 2023
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Nov 19, 2023
OoTLink
Nov 19, 2023
1,243 Posts
Geez that's a good deal. I paid $1500 and got an 85mm lens with mine lol.
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Nov 19, 2023
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OoTLink
Nov 19, 2023
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Quote from cloudyview :
Any deals on glass to go with this? Hard to pass up a FF sensor at this price.
IDK, the lumix S primes are good, but the sigma contemporary 28-70 is a great lens... cost almost as much as the body at this price lol.
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Nov 19, 2023
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Nov 19, 2023
hustoncontrol
Nov 19, 2023
61 Posts
Thanks and repped!
Bought body + 50mm F1.8 + 24-105 F4.

Missed the Fuji X-T5 deal, but Panasonic appears to have a very decent L-mount selection -relatively inexpensive compared to brands like Sony/Canon.
Last edited by hustoncontrol November 19, 2023 at 08:13 AM.
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Nov 22, 2023
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Shop_shop_Shop
Nov 22, 2023
785 Posts
This is the old model that's using the very old and unreliable focusing tech. It's not a huge deal for photos as long as you have good light. If you autofocus your videos it'll hunt for focus constantly.
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Nov 22, 2023
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Nov 22, 2023
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Terrible af system..better off with the II..Nikon Z all the way!
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Nov 22, 2023
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ucbengr
Nov 22, 2023
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For an amateur photographer, weekend warrior type, how would this full frame compare to the M4/3 frame G9 that is on sale at Amazon for $649 including 15-60mm lens? The S5 is quite a bit more expensive body alone plus the need to add lenses. I guess I am asking what are the additional features that are typically important for amateur photographers to justify the additional cost?

I plan to be doing mostly indoor portraits and outdoor portraits + sceneries, maybe some macros. The small size/weight of the M4/3 cameras are nice to have for traveling purposes. TIA

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