Panasonic LUMIX S5II Mirrorless Camera (DC-S5M2XKK) with LUMIX S Series 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens (S-E100)

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Panasonic LUMIX S5II Mirrorless Camera (DC-S5M2XKK) with LUMIX S Series 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens...

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Depth Of Field Modification

Customers are thrilled with the camera's ability to modify depth of field through image settings, resulting in improved accuracy and speed for both video and subject tracking. The recent firmware update has further enhanced the autofocus features and image stabilization, making it a significant advantage over competitors. Additionally, customers appreciate the superior in-body image stabilization that works exceptionally well when paired with compatible lenses.

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Unconventional Focus Mechanism

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the unconventional focus mechanism of the Panasonic LUMIX S5II Mirrorless Camera. While some are impressed with its phase hybrid autofocus, internal stabilization, and ease of use, others express concerns about the lackluster battery life and issues with autofocus performance, lens creep, and banding.

Image Preview Behavior

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the image preview behavior of the Panasonic LUMIX S5II Mirrorless Camera. While some are impressed with its impressive photo and video capabilities, others have encountered issues such as autofocus problems and banding in their footage. Some users have suggested that the constant preview feature negatively impacts the final image output.

Half-Pressed Shot Preview Discrepancy

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the half-pressed shot preview discrepancy on the Panasonic LUMIX S5II Mirrorless Camera, but generally positive feedback about its impressive image quality, user-friendly design, and professional-grade video features. Some users reported experiencing overheating concerns during longform recording, while others praised the camera's ability to deliver stunning pictures and superior color grading with V-Log. The camera is considered a significant upgrade from its predecessor, offering hybrid capabilities for both videographers and photographers, and is appreciated for its compact size and impressive dynamic range.

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Quality

The auto focus, internal stabilization is impressive and the lenses are high quality and ultra quiet.

Love the pdaf, lense, built quality, and ease of use.

Few weeks after i purchased this, my tripod broke down to my horror, but it was unscathed from the drop on a hardwood flooring, 5 ft high!

I wanted to test the video and photo, the autofocus is horrible, i switched to vlog, and these thick lines started going from b... Read More

Price

Just buy it, when it goes on sale for $2050 with 20-60mm lens, there is nothing that competes in my opinion.

2 $1500 (even though it’s older… wanted to use it because i heard it was awesome).

Before purchasing this camera i bought the canon 5d mark iv $2900 + lens canon ef 50mm f/1.

Packaging/appearance

Edited: i got to test the camera today, and i noticed that it was an open box when i received, but i figured, eh, looks brand n... Read More

I still want this camera (not this one), i've seen the videos online and read the specs and it's awesome, but being that this w... Read More

Competitiveness

I think much better than even sony a7siii.

This has excellent video and the colors are much better than sony or canon.

If anyone says it's an expensive camera as compared to other market brands, i would say there are a lot of whiners who will bit... Read More

Cons- autofocus still lags: while massively improved, phase hybrid af still falls slightly short of top-tier rivals from sony a... Read More

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This product had a total of 75 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 12 2024.