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frontpage Posted by hustoncontrol ‱ Nov 19, 2023
frontpage Posted by hustoncontrol ‱ Nov 19, 2023

Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera Bundles: Body + 20mm-60 f3.5-5.6

& More + Free S&H

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$2,300

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Amazon has select Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera + Lens Combos on sale listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member hustoncontrol for finding this deal.

Available:BH Photo Video has select Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera + Lens Combos on sale below. Shipping is free.

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Best Buy has select Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera + Lens Combos on sale below. Shipping is free.

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Features include:
  • New engine, powerful sensor, updated stabilization system and new phase hybrid auto-focus
  • 24.2-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, 96MP (JPEG, RAW), Dual Native ISO (AUTO, LOW, HIGH), 5-axis,5-stop + Active I.S. 6.5-stop
  • Phase Hybrid AF, 779-point EV -6 - 18
  • Flexible Framing - Full sensor area recording to support all aspect ratios
  • Video Performance with Cinema Quality – 4K 60p, 10-bit recording/output, 14+ stop V-Log/V-Gamut capture, REAL TIME LUT function for in-camera photo and video color grading with LUT 6K 30p Open Gate unlimited recording
  • Works with all L-mount full-frame digital cameras: L-Mount compatibility makes it an essential, hard-working lens across the LUMIX S series, and beyond

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Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer (w/ S 50mm f/1.8 Lens) is $98 less than the previous Frontpage Deal where this bundle was featured
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 100 customer reviews
  • About this store:
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Amazon has select Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera + Lens Combos on sale listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member hustoncontrol for finding this deal.

Available:BH Photo Video has select Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera + Lens Combos on sale below. Shipping is free.

Available:
Best Buy has select Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera + Lens Combos on sale below. Shipping is free.

Available:
Features include:
  • New engine, powerful sensor, updated stabilization system and new phase hybrid auto-focus
  • 24.2-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, 96MP (JPEG, RAW), Dual Native ISO (AUTO, LOW, HIGH), 5-axis,5-stop + Active I.S. 6.5-stop
  • Phase Hybrid AF, 779-point EV -6 - 18
  • Flexible Framing - Full sensor area recording to support all aspect ratios
  • Video Performance with Cinema Quality – 4K 60p, 10-bit recording/output, 14+ stop V-Log/V-Gamut capture, REAL TIME LUT function for in-camera photo and video color grading with LUT 6K 30p Open Gate unlimited recording
  • Works with all L-mount full-frame digital cameras: L-Mount compatibility makes it an essential, hard-working lens across the LUMIX S series, and beyond

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer (w/ S 50mm f/1.8 Lens) is $98 less than the previous Frontpage Deal where this bundle was featured
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 100 customer reviews
  • About this store:
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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dissident
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This is a class leading camera that goes head to head with the Canon R6ii and Sony A7IV. The advantage Canon has is no crop 4K/60. The panasonic has industry leading image stabilization, real time lut, and a high resolution photo mode as standout features, along with a built in fan which means no overheating in any mode, and costs quite a bit less. The Canon R6ii is on "sale" for $2300 with no lens.

The big improvement to the S5ii was much better auto-focus than it's predecessor. This is tempting, but I'd rather have the 20-60 kit lens for this price because of the 4K/60 crop. Either way, a great price for an amazing amount of value.

The Panasonic S5 and S5ii are among the best value mid range full frame cameras out there. Given the choice between the original S5 and Canon R8 it comes down to autofocus (R8 has excellent autofocus, S5 is lackluster) , battery life (R8 has a small battery), lack of image stabilization (R8 has no IBIS, which means canon IS lenses are required), and overheating (The R8 will overheat, the S5 generally does not.)

This guy's a little loony, but you'll enjoy his video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4gUOuskxHw

They've improved the edge wobble in his video with firmware since he made it in the Panasonic. Class leading image stabilization. They also in a recent firmware update made it so you can use high resolution photo mode in the S5ii without a tripod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ADD-LDsX6w

The S5II allows you to use EF glass with an adapter and the autofocus works great. The original S5 lets you use Canon EF glass but the autofocus really doesn't work well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0qJ61zu8-U

Hope I could help.
preppyak
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The advantage of the S5IIX is in video features; the internal RAW/ProRes/All-I recording, recording over USB-C, the livestreaming options, etc. If you dont have use for those, then it wouldnt be worth what at this point is an extra $4-500.

https://www.dpreview.com/articles...ou?slide=5

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This is a class leading camera that goes head to head with the Canon R6ii and Sony A7IV. The advantage Canon has is no crop 4K/60. The panasonic has industry leading image stabilization, real time lut, and a high resolution photo mode as standout features, along with a built in fan which means no overheating in any mode, and costs quite a bit less. The Canon R6ii is on "sale" for $2300 with no lens.

The big improvement to the S5ii was much better auto-focus than it's predecessor. This is tempting, but I'd rather have the 20-60 kit lens for this price because of the 4K/60 crop. Either way, a great price for an amazing amount of value.

The Panasonic S5 and S5ii are among the best value mid range full frame cameras out there. Given the choice between the original S5 and Canon R8 it comes down to autofocus (R8 has excellent autofocus, S5 is lackluster) , battery life (R8 has a small battery), lack of image stabilization (R8 has no IBIS, which means canon IS lenses are required), and overheating (The R8 will overheat, the S5 generally does not.)

This guy's a little loony, but you'll enjoy his video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4gUOuskxHw

They've improved the edge wobble in his video with firmware since he made it in the Panasonic. Class leading image stabilization. They also in a recent firmware update made it so you can use high resolution photo mode in the S5ii without a tripod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ADD-LDsX6w

The S5II allows you to use EF glass with an adapter and the autofocus works great. The original S5 lets you use Canon EF glass but the autofocus really doesn't work well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0qJ61zu8-U

Hope I could help.
Last edited by dissident November 19, 2023 at 02:47 PM.
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SmilingHamster4541
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Quote from dissident :
This is a class leading camera that goes head to head with the Canon R6ii and Sony A7IV. The advantage Canon has is no crop 4K/60. The panasonic has industry leading image stabilization, real time lut, and a high resolution photo mode as standout features, along with a built in fan which means no overheating in any mode, and costs quite a bit less. The Canon R6ii is on "sale" for $2300 with no lens.

The big improvement to the S5ii was much better auto-focus than it's predecessor. This is tempting, but I'd rather have the 20-60 kit lens for this price because of the 4K/60 crop. Either way, a great price for an amazing amount of value.

The Panasonic S5 and S5ii are among the best value mid range full frame cameras out there. Given the choice between the original S5 and Canon R8 it comes down to autofocus (R8 has excellent autofocus, S5 is lackluster) , battery life (R8 has a small battery), lack of image stabilization (R8 has no IBIS, which means canon IS lenses are required), and overheating (The R8 will overheat, the S5 generally does not.)

This guy's a little loony, but you'll enjoy his video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4gUOuskxHw

They've improved the edge wobble in his video with firmware since he made it in the Panasonic. Class leading image stabilization. They also in a recent firmware update made it so you can use high resolution photo mode in the S5ii without a tripod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ADD-LDsX6w

The S5II allows you to use EF glass with an adapter and the autofocus works great. The original S5 lets you use Canon EF glass but the autofocus really doesn't work well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0qJ61zu8-U

Hope I could help.
Do you know how it is compare to fujiflim X-T5? I am currently considering R8, S5ii and X-T5. Thanks.
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Heck of a camera that is making waves with the wedding shooters.
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Quote from dissident :
This is a class leading camera that goes head to head with the Canon R6ii and Sony A7IV. The advantage Canon has is no crop 4K/60. The panasonic has industry leading image stabilization, real time lut, and a high resolution photo mode as standout features, along with a built in fan which means no overheating in any mode, and costs quite a bit less. The Canon R6ii is on "sale" for $2300 with no lens.

The big improvement to the S5ii was much better auto-focus than it's predecessor. This is tempting, but I'd rather have the 20-60 kit lens for this price because of the 4K/60 crop. Either way, a great price for an amazing amount of value.

The Panasonic S5 and S5ii are among the best value mid range full frame cameras out there. Given the choice between the original S5 and Canon R8 it comes down to autofocus (R8 has excellent autofocus, S5 is lackluster) , battery life (R8 has a small battery), lack of image stabilization (R8 has no IBIS, which means canon IS lenses are required), and overheating (The R8 will overheat, the S5 generally does not.)

This guy's a little loony, but you'll enjoy his video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4gUOuskxHw

They've improved the edge wobble in his video with firmware since he made it in the Panasonic. Class leading image stabilization. They also in a recent firmware update made it so you can use high resolution photo mode in the S5ii without a tripod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ADD-LDsX6w

The S5II allows you to use EF glass with an adapter and the autofocus works great. The original S5 lets you use Canon EF glass but the autofocus really doesn't work well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0qJ61zu8-U

Hope I could help.
What about the S5IIX? I saw on camelcamelcamel that it went on sale briefly for 2,197.99 with the 20-60mm lens in October, assuming for the slight possibility that it would reach this price again in BF, would it be worth the extra money over this model?
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Quote from turtlemaster :
What about the S5IIX? I saw on camelcamelcamel that it went on sale briefly for 2,197.99 with the 20-60mm lens in October, assuming for the slight possibility that it would reach this price again in BF, would it be worth the extra money over this model?
The advantage of the S5IIX is in video features; the internal RAW/ProRes/All-I recording, recording over USB-C, the livestreaming options, etc. If you dont have use for those, then it wouldnt be worth what at this point is an extra $4-500.

https://www.dpreview.com/articles...ou?slide=5
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Quote from dissident :
This guy's a little loony, but you'll enjoy his video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4gUOuskxHw

Found his channel about a month ago, and he reminds me of the Kramer of cameras.

Also, I would totally upgrade from the G7 to this if someone wants to float me a G for Christmas. đŸ« 
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How are lens options compared to Sony. Also any adapter for E mount lens
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Quote from TheHeartless :
Found his channel about a month ago, and he reminds me of the Kramer of cameras.

Also, I would totally upgrade from the G7 to this if someone wants to float me a G for Christmas. đŸ« 
Camera Conspiracies is awesome. He's pretty video centric however.
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I am looking to get into photography and looking for a great place to start. What are good suggestions for a nice starter camera (body) and lens ideally under $1000 combined.
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Quote from dissident :
This is a class leading camera that goes head to head with the Canon R6ii and Sony A7IV. The advantage Canon has is no crop 4K/60. The panasonic has industry leading image stabilization, real time lut, and a high resolution photo mode as standout features, along with a built in fan which means no overheating in any mode, and costs quite a bit less. The Canon R6ii is on "sale" for $2300 with no lens.

The big improvement to the S5ii was much better auto-focus than it's predecessor. This is tempting, but I'd rather have the 20-60 kit lens for this price because of the 4K/60 crop. Either way, a great price for an amazing amount of value.

The Panasonic S5 and S5ii are among the best value mid range full frame cameras out there. Given the choice between the original S5 and Canon R8 it comes down to autofocus (R8 has excellent autofocus, S5 is lackluster) , battery life (R8 has a small battery), lack of image stabilization (R8 has no IBIS, which means canon IS lenses are required), and overheating (The R8 will overheat, the S5 generally does not.)

This guy's a little loony, but you'll enjoy his video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4gUOuskxHw

They've improved the edge wobble in his video with firmware since he made it in the Panasonic. Class leading image stabilization. They also in a recent firmware update made it so you can use high resolution photo mode in the S5ii without a tripod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ADD-LDsX6w

The S5II allows you to use EF glass with an adapter and the autofocus works great. The original S5 lets you use Canon EF glass but the autofocus really doesn't work well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0qJ61zu8-U

Hope I could help.
Tempting to upgrade from my S5 body....
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Quote from dissident :
This guy's a little loony, but you'll enjoy his video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4gUOuskxHw
Camera Conspiracies is awesome, been binging his videos recently.
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dissident
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Doing some research on lenses a couple of good choices are the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN and SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art. Comparable lenses from Canon and Panasonic are nearly double the price so a lot of value here.

Throw this camera with a 28-70 for around the price of a Canon M6ii but with much more value if you want a nice step up from the 20-60 kit lens.

That 50MM lens is going on ebay for $250 so paying effectively $50 for it lowers the total price of this deal on resell to $1550 give or take. Not bad if you don't want to buy a grey market version with no warranty from 6ave that is.
Last edited by dissident November 20, 2023 at 02:36 PM.
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I have this camera with 20-60 kit lens. The lens is very good for a kit lens. and 20mm is awesome. overall very happy with this purchase

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Quote from W0rmy :
I am looking to get into photography and looking for a great place to start. What are good suggestions for a nice starter camera (body) and lens ideally under $1000 combined.
Look into micro four thirds.

Something like a Panasonic G9 / Olympus E-m1 mark ii would be a great introduction to photography.

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