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Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera Bundles: Body + S 50mm f/1.8 Lens

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Available:BH Photo Video has select Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera + Lens Combos on sale when you follow the deal instructions 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
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$100 less than previous front page deal

Amazon is a licensed Panasonic dealer.
Multiple body & lens combinations on sale.

BODY ONLY = $1698

BODY PLUS:
- Kit 20-60mm lens = $1998
- 35mm f1.8 = $1998
- 50mm f1.8 = $1748
- 85mm f1.8 = $1898
- 70-300 f4.5-5.6 = $2398


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    Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)
    Reviews: 107 Amazon Reviews
    Product Name: Panasonic LUMIX S5II Mirrorless Camera (DC-S5M2BODY) with LUMIX S Series 50mm F1.8 Lens (S-S50)
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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.
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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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    MNap2604
    11-27-2023 at 07:59 AM.
    11-27-2023 at 07:59 AM.
    Quote from surprisedeal :
    I am planning to upgrade from Nikon APSc to mirrorless. I don't have a lot of Nikon gear. I want to invest in the right body of the manufacturer, so I can spend less on getting good lenses on a budget. Looking at Sony A7R iv, Panasonic S5 ii, canon R. So I want to buy right system not shell out a boat load on lenses in future.

    Adapt your Nikon lenses on a Nikon mirrorless body and spend no money on lenses.
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    11-27-2023 at 08:49 AM.
    11-27-2023 at 08:49 AM.
    It is better for the video but still picture.
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    11-27-2023 at 09:31 AM.
    11-27-2023 at 09:31 AM.
    Quote from MNap2604 :
    Adapt your Nikon lenses on a Nikon mirrorless body and spend no money on lenses.

    Any thoughts on Nikon apart from Z8? Too expensive for me..
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    11-27-2023 at 12:52 PM.
    11-27-2023 at 12:52 PM.
    Make sure you're doing this with your EDU discount for B&H.

    Body: $1528.19
    50mm/f1.8 lens: $13.17 backordered
    20mm - 60mm f3.5 - f5.6: $148.19 backordered.

    I can wait for lenses with this discount.

    Tax waived if using their Payboo credit to save you about $100 bucks for a total of about $1700 for all 3.
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    tribaltek
    11-27-2023 at 03:48 PM.
    11-27-2023 at 03:48 PM.
    Quote from standupdad :
    Make sure you're doing this with your EDU discount for B&H.

    Body: $1528.19
    50mm/f1.8 lens: $13.17 backordered
    20mm - 60mm f3.5 - f5.6: $148.19 backordered.

    I can wait for lenses with this discount.

    Tax waived if using their Payboo credit to save you about $100 bucks for a total of about $1700 for all 3.
    I'm seeing the body price in the EDU store, but not finding the lenses at these prices. Can you link them?
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    11-27-2023 at 03:53 PM.
    11-27-2023 at 03:53 PM.
    Quote from tribaltek :
    I'm seeing the body price in the EDU store, but not finding the lenses at these prices. Can you link them?

    Click on the SAVINGS box under the body in the cart, scroll down.

    Having a hard time getting the link to post in the app.
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    11-27-2023 at 04:49 PM.
    11-27-2023 at 04:49 PM.
    Quote from heelflipp900 :
    Tempting to upgrade from my S5 body....
    Into your immortal one?
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    jacobjo
    11-27-2023 at 06:24 PM.
    11-27-2023 at 06:24 PM.
    I have an S5IIx, paired with with sigma 28-70 f2.8, it is absolutely amazing.

    Nothing else in this price bracket touches it for video, mainly because of the fan.

    I tried a lot of other full frame options, but it is crazy how quickly other brands overheat with higher frame rate video.

    The lack of full sensor 4k60 is probably the biggest drawback, but you can always just use a wider lens if that's important.
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    11-28-2023 at 09:44 AM.
    11-28-2023 at 09:44 AM.
    Quote from surprisedeal :
    Any thoughts on Nikon apart from Z8? Too expensive for me..
    The thing is that you currently have an APS-C camera, so likely Nikon APS-C lenses. Now you wants to go for a FF mirrorless, so using your old APS-C lenses and shooting in the APS-C mode does not sound like a good choice.

    z6 or z6 II should be enough for your usage. You can adapt Sony E lenses on a Nikon Z body, which could save you some money if you need buy any lens.
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    11-28-2023 at 10:11 AM.
    11-28-2023 at 10:11 AM.
    Quote from surprisedeal :
    I am planning to upgrade from Nikon APSc to mirrorless. I don't have a lot of Nikon gear. I want to invest in the right body of the manufacturer, so I can spend less on getting good lenses on a budget. Looking at Sony A7R iv, Panasonic S5 ii, canon R. So I want to buy right system not shell out a boat load on lenses in future.
    APSc is a sensor format. mirrorless is a type of camera setup. you could certainly go with mirrorless APSc, which allows you to use your existing lens, if you happen to have a lot of them.

    but if you gonna jump to a new system:
    Canon RF lens: so far they don't allow 3rd party, so that's that. but you may be able to get a lot of cheap EF lens and do it with adapter.
    Sony E-mount and Panasonic L mount: 3rd party exist, but i think L mount is a bit cheaper as it is used by a bit more manufacturers.

    at the end of the day. you need to better understand you need. the camera you list aren't really in the same category:
    A7R is a still focused camera
    Panasonic S5 ii is a video focused camera. equivalent from Sony would be A7C
    Canon R is.. i don't know, which Canon R? R3? R5? R6? R8? some are video focused, some are still focused.
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    11-28-2023 at 05:06 PM.
    11-28-2023 at 05:06 PM.
    Quote from ComputerSaiyan :
    Look into micro four thirds.

    Something like a Panasonic G9 / Olympus E-m1 mark ii would be a great introduction to photography.
    FWIW, I'd really encourage anyone thinking about m43 to do a bunch of research beforehand. For *my* needs it's been great, but there are limitations that in some circumstances you cannot get around. M43 has also lost some of its advantages, with mirrorless full frame cameras that can meet its smaller size & lower weight [though not always when it comes to lenses]. Finally, when I say a *bunch* of research, for some reason opinions on m43 vary a LOT -- no matter what you read or hear, it's guaranteed someone else is saying the exact opposite, so listen to both sides and make up your own mind based on what's important to you.
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    11-28-2023 at 08:02 PM.
    11-28-2023 at 08:02 PM.
    Quote from surprisedeal :
    How are lens options compared to Sony. Also any adapter for E mount lens

    Lens options are amazing and with the sigma Mc-21 adapter you can use all the canon EF glass you want. This is a great camera for hybrid usage - it gives you a balance of Video and Camera in one unit. Love my camera S5ii-
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    12-17-2023 at 05:32 PM.
    12-17-2023 at 05:32 PM.
    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.
    Well damn you just said what i wanted to say better than i could. But yes, these cams are absolutely astounding for the price. I shoot paid video work with them every week and they are a dream. For the price it's closer to perfect than anything else out there.
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    FWIW, I'd really encourage anyone thinking about m43 to do a bunch of research beforehand. For *my* needs it's been great, but there are limitations that in some circumstances you cannot get around. M43 has also lost some of its advantages, with mirrorless full frame cameras that can meet its smaller size & lower weight [though not always when it comes to lenses]. Finally, when I say a *bunch* of research, for some reason opinions on m43 vary a LOT -- no matter what you read or hear, it's guaranteed someone else is saying the exact opposite, so listen to both sides and make up your own mind based on what's important to you.
    I agree. MFT has a place, but in recent years IMO that place has grown smaller and smaller. My G9 is a great camera but truthfully it sits on my shelf and my S5 comes with me because it's just better for me for everything outside of macro and trying to get a really long reach for wildlife.
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    12-17-2023 at 05:39 PM.
    12-17-2023 at 05:39 PM.
    Quote from SensibleField4042 :
    How does it compare with S5? What are the big upgrades?
    The S5 is like 90% of what the S5ii is. Dont talk yourself into an upgrade if you dont specifically need PDAF, slightly better codec options, SSD recording, streaming capabilities, etc. Image quality is the same and the vast majority of the goodies and hard hitting specs are still there on the S5, including free VLOG. There are a bunch of smaller differences, but IMO none of them are dealbreaking, so if you dont REALLY care about the big name features like PDAF and know you need them, the smaller stuff doesnt justify an upgrade. The S5ii is an amazing camera for it's price point, but IMO the S5 offers even more value currently if you dont need great video AF, as it can be found for like $900 used, sometimes even with a lens, and sometimes lower than that. Which is an insane price for what you get. The S5ii while a great value isn't twice as good as the S5 or anywhere close.
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