This Budget Camera Is UNBEATABLE!

With a full frame sensor, rugged body, 4k 60fps 10bit LOG video, 24mp photos, EVF, no overheating, dual SD slots, dual native ISO, and more, this is (on paper) the most powerful hybrid camera you can buy for under $1000!

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Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Price
1:06 - Sensor Size
1:26 - Body & Ergonomics
2:10 - Video Specs
5:43 - Stabilization
6:39 - Dual Native ISO
7:03 - Dual SD Card Slots
7:42 - Overheating?
8:01 - Deal Breaker
8:27 - Other Cameras Under $1000

[FoxTailWhipz]

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[aldolega]

An alternative option to consider is the S5's big brother, the S1. There was a firmware update for it that added a ton of video features, on par with the S5, and the S1 has a couple of differences/benefits- larger grip, full-size HDMI, tougher build, tilty screen instead of flippy, screen and EVF are much better, etc. Not gonna be better for everyone than the S5, but I do think it's worth considering. You do want to find one that already has the V-Log upgrade applied, though, as it's still $200 to buy that upgrade separately. Pretty easy to find under $1k with V-Log, though.

[MadMusicLine]

When people always ask me, I always say Panasonic gh5. It is cheap now and still you get so good quality out of it.

[BurnArt]

I'm a all Blackmagic user, got 2 pocket cams and the pocket OG. Ended up buying the S5 a few months ago mostly for gimbal work. I WAS BLOWN AWAY.

I had worked with the GH5 back in the day and it was a charm. The S5 is the buffer bigger brother to the GH5. The colors are so great to work with (Almost as much as Braw) and the whole body is great for both photo and video. It became a great B-Cam and a nice third camera for podcasts and stuff!

Loved the video man! Keep up the good work! Found you through the Arri Alexa videos and got hooked since then.

[germancameraguy]

I own the OG S5 for a couple of years now and paired with a Ninja V it becomes an absolute video beast!
Recently I replaced it with the S5IIX to get better autofocus and more resolution and codec options, but I still use the S5 as a B-Cam.
But I also always recommend Lumix if anybody looks for a budget friendly Hybrid-Camera.

[walkeralex]

I grabbed a used Sony a7s this week for $425, so uh... I'll deal with the differences, this thing is ripped!

[ryaja]

Since this is still being sold the used price shouldn't skyrocket!

[prestonurvina]

This was my first Lumix. Now my b-cam. GREAT camera! especially coming from Blackmagic so the autofocus not being as good as Sony/Canon didn't really bother me as I was used to manual focus anyway!

[kkkkobi]

Ex A7M3 user here! The Autofocus in any log format on that camera is horrendous. It basically works like a slow hunting AF-S. For photos it is great, though.

[Ben-Donnelly]

It might be worth looking at the prices of Blackmagic camera used too, they’ve always provided good value for money, I recently bought a BMPCC 6K here in the UK for £750 on eBay (just under $1000).

[mathish]

I chose the S5 over the s52 and Sony because of the colours - they are so Leica like.

[Brond.]

Can we get the video about all the cameras you got off eBay? I’ve been waiting

[spost]

I need a full frame body for hybrid photo/video wedding coverage…. Considering this one but wondering about autofocus performance vs other options

[ruffdraft]

The Panasonic S5 Mark 1 has unlimited recording time limit in 4K 8 bit and 1080HD 10bit and 8 bit. But in 4k 10 bit it has thatold 30 minute recording time limit.

[sim_jimpson]

Another option i would say if you just wanna take photos would be the sony a7r iii. I got mine for about 800 bucks!

[michealpersaud]

Hey man quick question. So I have the UHS i, but I don't get the options to record 1080p 120fps. Or do I need the UHS ii for that frame rate?

[matthieuzglurg]

The Lumix S5 was on my list when looking to upgrade my Fujifilm X-H1, however I really can't live without phase detection autofocus. For critical video work I'm generally using a recorder anyway, so it having internal 10bit video was nice, but not exactly a novelty feature for me.

That's why I ended up going for a Nikon Z6 instead. Better autofocus all around (especially with the latest firmware), can also do as a sports / action camera if I want it to, and the camera itself was under 700€. I don't use it, but I was lucky to get one that has teh 12bit RAW upgrade for external recording, so I have this on hand if the 10bit N-Log get limiting (which I'm pretty sure it will not).

It was also nice to have teh FTZ adapter as I could get a ton of Nikon F mount glass for really cheap, most of those lensesa re absolutely fine on the Z6, especially the latest AF-P models.

[goodgremlinmedia]

The A7iii is older and has worse specs yet is selling for more on the used market, Just goes to show how overpriced Sony cameras are.

[EstelonAgarwaen]

I got a nikon z6 for 650, which is, id say, quite a good deal too

[Δυσνομία]

I'd actually rather have a new Insta360 X4... where you can reframe your shots...
As a one person operation, being able to reframe your shots in post is far, far, far more important than image resolution or sensor size.
600 bucks new in a big box retail store but you can get it much cheaper from China.