Panasonic S5ii | $2k Full Frame Finally Gets Phase AutoFocus in 6k 10-bit!!

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[toutsen]

I had to sell my A7IV a few months ago due to a family emergency and I was devastated. It was my second camera, my first being a Panasonic GX85. Always missed my Panasonic, but loved my Sony's AF. Now, I feel like everything happened for a reason. I can finally go back to Panasonic again!

[vishaybhatia]

Lumix S5 shooter here. To lock the focus on the face, you need to click on the box once it detects the face. Once you do that, you'll notice the AF box now has 4 crosshairs on each side. This confirms the AF lock on the face. Just an FYI for anyone wondering why the focus was shifting away from his face towards the end.

[TeabaggEditing]

First time I actually think a Panasonic could replace my Sony. Good low light, autofocus and stabilisation combined is a dream.

[AuthenTech]

glad to see Panasonic coming back with some big hitting features

[NineToGolf]

Damn, I was almost 95% set on getting an FX30, but this seems like such bang for the buck, especially considering I can get away with not buying a gimbal for steady shots

[TomJoeSHOW]

I'm so impressed with the focus ! Well done Panasonic, this has been a long time coming but well worth the wait and a welcome change.

[Gerald_G]

Phase detect! This is the one thing that stifled Panasonic from competing with Sony and Canon for video. I feel like they were ahead of everyone with 4K 60, no record limits, 10-bit video, & industry-leading IBIS with the GH5. And after taking so long to finally change, they’re now playing catch-up. But I think they are the leaders in video innovation and have an opportunity to really compete again. I have been rooting for them and after the GH6 still with the old contrast-based auto-focus wondered if they were just stubborn to their own demise. Very glad to see they finally adjusted!

[marquism]

Panasonic always had the best video features with the best LOG profile and color science. Their biggest crutch had always been their auto focus system, but holy cow does their new hybrid phase detect look great! Currently have the S5 right now, but trading it in for the S5 II X as soon as it comes out. Panasonic's price point are always top notch.

[DavidZhou]

Panasonic has come such a long way over the past 10 years!

[GaryElGringo]

Been using the EOS R for years and was saving for the FX3 but for my needs, this changes everything. I never even considered Panasonic but seeing how it performs against Sony, and for a much better price, I'd be more than happy with this.

[FishVisions]

I sold my S5 recently purely off of the autofocus, but I LOVED the camera. I now have an FX30, but definitely picking this camera up in the future.

[WeeklyWrapUp]

I use the S5 for all of my videos and I’m jealous. This Phase Autofocus is king on the S5 Mk. II. Very slick.

[SarcolKent]

Yaaaay, first vid for 2023!

Thsi channel has been a HUGE part of my 2022, looking forward to enjoy more of your vids Gene this year 🥳🥳

[channelzero]

I'm all for companies that put amazing features in the hands of filmmakers without breaking the bank...that's why I'm a Pany and Black Magic fan. Definitely buying the S5mkii x to pair up with my current S5. Cant move away from the image quality and colour science.

[Bluesky]

Finally, some competition for sony and canon. Who needs 10k 200fps if there's good colors, good focus, good dynamic range and good stabe!

[LucasRocksFilms]

Just throwing this out there...Sigma makes a 14-24 f/2.8 zoom and a 16-28 f/2.8 zoom for L mount. Could be good combos with the S5ii.

[ColePerrine]

3:48 I love those stairs, one of my favorite places to take photos when I’m in town

[AlphaCentauri]

A7siii price was out of range & it never dropped. I guess I will have to take a good hard look at this camera & consider it over Sony.

[davidwebb]

this new release by Panasonic may only mean one thing: the next GH7 will have Phase Autofocus

[KaiCC]

Panasonic has always been good at keeping videographer in mind when it come to their products