Why I Left Sony for LUMIX. Should You???

[@2j-bros]

In 2023, I came across a video from Senpai Channel featuring you during a Japan trip, and I have to say-it was amazing! I could instantly tell that you’re a talented cameraman. Your creativity and skill really stood out in the way the scenes were captured and brought to life. Inspired by your work, I decided to upgrade my gear and now proudly own the S5IIX. Your passion for videography is truly inspiring, and I’d love to hear any tips you might have for getting the most out of this camera. Keep up the fantastic content-your channel is a real gem for enthusiasts like me!

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Glad you're enjoying the S5IIX. Couldn't help but pin this comment it's why I keep doing KZbin

[@greggsmith3964]

Treason. Good luck running a successful KZbin channel with no followers !

[@lukeduffield3263]

The auto white balance lock is a killer feature on the S5II for me. I do tonnes of event filming - so handy to have that feature.

[@Chips-Lab]

How do you use it ? Is it the AWBc ?

[@josebp3]

I did extended research on upgrading my camera. Lumix had the most features for the best price and ppl thought I was crazy not staying with Canon. Don’t regret a single thing.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Oof. I've used the Canon R5C. Has a lot of cool features like LUMIX but also things that make no sense to me😂 but it's very pricey. You made a good decision in my opinion

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I started with the GH5. Went to the A7iv > FX30 > LUMIX S5ii. The last camera I had was the Sony FX30. They finally added Shutter Angle to the FX30, but, the firmware also broke other settings. I had my eyes on the S5ii/x for a while. Then when the firmware glitch happened with the FX30, I found a "Like New" S5ii at MPB for $1,375. I've had the S5ii for about a month now, and I couldn't be happier. To me, the S5ii has more accurate colors and better skin tones, hands down. The last firmware for the S5ii, which was already on my S5ii when I got it, has made the AF pretty reliable based on my experience with it. I've owned the BMPCC4K and love BRAW. So, I can see a Blackmagic camera in the future as well. Also, the Canon C80 looks promising as well. But, for me, LUMIX compared to other brands has the most accurate colors and skin tones. So, I'll probably always run with a LUMIX going forward. Glad I subbed to your channel, so I can keep up with LUMIX.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

For now LUMIX will definitely be the focus here

[@peterra2532]

When you shoot in log, you can have same skin tones color in post, whether it's Sony or Lumix. That's the advantage of shooting in log, and s-log 3 and v-log are very similar...Lumix color is better only if you shoot with internal preset settings

[@pipnmaz]

I'm no pro photographer and have very little to no experience with most camera brands. I currently own both a Lumix S5II and a Sony A6700 and there's honestly no competition when I have to choose which to use. Lumix all the way!

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Between this yep that makes a lot of sense haha

[@Princeton_James]

I also have both. The A6700 is the best APS-C out now in my opinion. The tracking and AF is top notch, but yes Panasonic is just beautiful!

[@GuitarVocalHEroes]

No offense but it's like you're comparing a pony to a stud. Try it a7m3 Vs Lumix S5 II. It'll get a lot more interesting.

[@froznfire9531]

​@GuitarVocalHEroes The A73 stands no chance, you would at least have to compare a A74 I would say

[@GuitarVocalHEroes]

@@froznfire9531 a7iiim, not regular a7iii

[@KrisCortez]

Patiently waiting for the S1H2..

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I'm with you

[@renouncreation]

Left the FX30 for the S5iix. Loving the switch and never realized how much I was missing.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Welcome to the "secret" cool kids club😉😂

[@RCGJR_]

Baking in luts, adjusting opacity of the lut, saturations, hue..etc..etc.. is a game changer, just a handy tool if you need to get that quick edit in.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Exactlyyyyyy or just want to experiment and have fun haha

[@kihestad]

Thanks for sharing your video-camera-journey. Very interesting, and what a beautifully crafted story 🤩 I went from a Canon low-end crop-sensor camera (Rebel SL2) to the S5ii. It's safe to say it was a huge leap in both quality- and feature improvements. Even if this is almost two years ago, I am still blown away with the value my LUMIX camera provide 😊

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

That is a great upgrade lol. But yeah the value is insane on LUMIX

[@cocothecat8491]

Hey man I went from canon m50 to Lumix S52x. Guess its the same leap.

[@ad_Benturing]

Everything has been good with Lumix recently. Yes, Lumix does not have a lot of marketing compared to Sony but I think that has been changing recently. This was one of the reasons I went all out with my Lumix G9ii and still loving it!

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

G9II a great camera. LUMIX is definitely trying to be more active likely because they are selling cameras and have the resources and money to do so

[@KBmediaOnline]

I've been on Lumix since the GH3 and have had the GH5, GH5s, S1, S5, and now the S5ii. Right before the S5ii released, I felt I was really in need of a camera with good AF for my wedding work, so I purchased the Sony A7IV (All my other cameras were still Lumix). The A7IV was a decent camera but I still preferred the Lumix colors over the Sony. Once the S5ii released, I sold the Sony and bought the S5ii right away. I absolutely love this camera and I have filmed over 150 weddings in the past 2 years and can confidently say this is the ultimate wedding camera for me with the new AF system. I do wish there was full frame 4k60 and 4k120 for other type of work but I'm sure it'll come sometime in the near future. Thank you Lumix for all you have done in my life!

[@anishaandsunjay]

Well said Dustin! I switched from Sony to Lumix this year and can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner! Each to their own and everyone’s use case is different. As someone that shoots long form interviews and podcasts having a camera that overheats in 4K (A74) was a deal breaker. As much I loved the image from the Sony sensor and the entire ecosystem of lenses and accessories, I was losing time and money which is not cool. Lumix had me at internal fan and SSD recording! (Which the Sony’s still don’t do!). Waiting in anticipation for what Lumix does next 💥

[@bitwise2832]

As a long time Lumix user, I am pleased with the reliability and value.

[@CameraTim]

So I actually started on the GH4 back when Atomos was starting to become big. They were the first cameras our corporate team bought and they worked well in most scenarios where we had good light. When we didn’t though, it was rough. The GH5 and GH5S were huge improvements with chroma noise though, which made them a lot easier to work with. We ended up grabbing the EVA1 too (which that team still shoots with today), but even though it’s a very capable cinema body, there wasn’t really anything special it offered when compared to similarly priced bodies, especially when Blackmagic’s Ursa Mini 4.6K was finally in a much better spot sensor-wise, and was just a more fun and intuitive camera to use (the EVA1’s menu system definitely looked and felt like a beta product). All that said though, I ended up going to Fujifilm because of the feature set you got for the value. The X-T3 in my case was the first Fuji body I shot with, and the fact that it had 4K 60fps 10-bit internally with an APS-C sensor for around $900-$1,000 in 2018? Not to mention their X-Trans sensors and film simulations/color science was just really clean and fun to work with, it was a no-brainer, and it’s still my preferred brand to shoot with today until they lose out on feature sets.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Yeah GH4 not good in low light lol. Totally get it though Fuji I feel like is killing it as well especially for photos

[@CameraTim]

@@DustinArmstrongPro Yeah, can't really blame the GH4 much though because it came out back in 2014, which is crazy to think about. It was definitely groundbreaking for the time, and honestly in the right shooting conditions, it still can pull off some clean imagery. Fuji literally came out of nowhere in the video space. The X-T3 is really what put them on the map, and now that they're coming out with their own medium format cinema camera in the GFX Eterna, I'm really curious to see where they'll go.

[@BayAreaDrone]

Another person who used to use Fujifilm X-T3 here - by the way Fujifilm also has the function to upgrade firmwares with their app and it works great. Focus isn't that great though! Haha.

[@Eric.mov_]

I bought an S1 second hand for a good deal and now have an S5IIX as my main camera. I'm not heavily invested in LUMIX at the moment with only 2 bodies and 2 lenses so a system switch wouldnt been too bad if i wanted to do it. I do agree that the FF Lumix line of cameras have the best image out currently, which is what keeps me with a foot always in the door. I'm waiting for the release of the S1II or S1IIX or S1HII whatever they call it. If that camera can deliver, that will be what will make me go all in on LUMIX. The S1HII has the potential to be THE camera. The destroyer of worlds video powerhouse to eclipse the other brands. And it doesn't even need anything fancy to do that. I hope Lumix delivers on whatever they're cooking because they can easily release a camera that could be the camera to beat. Highly underrated brand in the eyes of most photo/video professionals.

[@Foursitestudios]

I have always been a video guy. I have always been opposed to getting a camera that was not made for VIDEO. ie. DSLR and photo cameras were beneath me. I bought a Panasonic EVA-1 because of the RAW output and have loved that camera because it was "CINEMA"!!! ...but then... I got some pretty good experience using a GH5. It was a good little camera. Also, I was getting tired of traveling with bigger gear. When I learned about the LUMIX S5II, I was very intrigued and I bought one. After my first shoot, and not even uncovering the finer autofocus options, I bought a S5II-x. I now travel with 2 cameras in one backpack, and have the best looking footage I've ever shot, AND - have become a photographer in the process. I like my footage better than the stuff I get from my peers, who use Canon and Blackmagic with religious dedication. I can't echo the sentiments of this video enough (minus experience with the S1).

[@Photo-N-Pursuit]

I liked the closing statement about the upgrade path. I currently use Lumix S5IIX. Many a time, I wanted to buy my next lens (70-200 or 16-35) but didn't go ahead because of the upgrade path. Then, I thought of selling my S5IIX but was reluctant because I like the camera. Thought of waiting patiently for the next announcement from Lumix. Not that I am going to buy their new camera immediately. But it's always good to know that you can upgrade your gear without changing the ecosystem. Lumix should instil that confidence in its customers. This video gives me some hope...😀

[@loco46m]

How's their rolling shutter? I'm currently disappointed with Fuji because of their AF. I was considering an S9, G9ii or s5ii.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Rolling shutter is not good. That is a weakness for sure. The GH7 it's much more acceptable

[@Samvisualarts]

The ursa cine LF beats the sony Venice's rolling shutter

[@MrRafalEn]

I jumped from Fuji to S9 and I recommend it. IBIS and AF alone are so good that nothing else really matters. Rolling shutter is similar to my old Fuji X-E3. Not great but to be honest I don't have any problems and I shoot my running kids all the time.

[@lukeduffield3263]

In S35 mode, the rolling shutter is acceptable.

[@paristo]

12:00 The Limix brand is old brand. It is from 2001, so now over 23 years old brand. Panasonic chose to use "Lumix" because "Panasonic" brought up the idea of microwave ovens and toasters or television when people heard it. So the "Lumix" was an answer to "shield" camera division from Panasonic negativity. And it partially works, but everyone still calls them really "Panasonic". Using "Lumix" is like using a "EOS" or "Nikkor".

[@JonackFilm]

I still love my S1h. Makes me so happy. Makes All my Clients ultra happy. Also the S Pro Lenses with this camera...... GAME CHANGER. it is amazing System

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I want mine back. I miss it

[@JonackFilm]

Come to Berlin Germany I let you play with my S1h Rig ^^

[@MaximoJoshua]

Just bought the S5IIx, it arrives tomorrow! Very excited, totally agree with your assessment on what I evaluated when choosing (I was debating between the S5IIx or the ZV-E1). LUMIX value is just off the charts. There are a couple of things that I wish were better, but I figure it's a good starting point for me.

[@snipermalliki]

Subbed just now because I feel the very same way about my S5ii. It's an amazing camera.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Appreciate you🙏

[@Giovanni-Giorgio]

Got the s5ii cheap, got the BRAW upgrade cheap. I'm in a good place now. Fingers crossed for the upcoming Lumix camera to be announced next month.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I don't think there's anything official from LUMIX that somethings coming in January

[@Giovanni-Giorgio]

@DustinArmstrongPro S1R mk2 should be announced at CES. S1H mk2 might be mid 2025.

[@Tigerex966]

Well seeb​@@Giovanni-Giorgio

[@VisitPunjab]

Welcome lumix gang

[@MrJapanforce]

Proud user of Lumix cameras since 2008. Never looked back. Once a Panasonic, always Panasonic.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

@@MrJapanforce hopefully they come out with a good upgrade

[@thalifeofkarter2914]

I really respect this outlook. I have a friend who wants to leave lumix, because of the 4K 60 cropped. Or because they haven’t put out an 8k camera. Which to me are the most fringe things that don’t make a difference to film makers, so I believe some people are just spec chasers. An that’s fine, but I care more about the tools a camera has to help me create

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Yeah kind of silly in my opinion. I used to chase specs, but now I'm more about value and the tools it has to offer for the price

[@BuzzAdven]

They are so close to a perfect camera for me. I know it is more than I will ever need, but if I could have more on the photography side for higher resolution regular photos with a bit better AF; I don't think I would ever want anything more. Just like reframing photos alot, so 25 megapixels doesn't always cover it. The shifting sensor for High Res photos was an excellent incentive--just not a super flexible mode for different types of photography. The colors and image quality just gives such a natural & smooth; almost "film like vibe" that made me pick the S5II over the Sony A7iii.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

We'll see what LUMIX is cooking😉

[@CHTFilms]

I will never trade my Phase Detection Autofocus system for something like the S1H with its contrast autofocus. I used to have the Lumix G7 and the A7SII, but after buying the A7SIII, I can’t imagine switching to anything like the S1H with Contrast AF like my G7/A7sII. For the past three years of owning the A7SIII, I haven’t needed anything better, and I probably won’t for the next five years. Lumix still has a long way to go when it comes to rolling shutter performance and autofocus reliability, even after six years since Sony released the A7III and four years since the A7SIII. They are still behind. The A7SIII, FX3, and similar models already provide everything we need to achieve perfection in all kinds of situations.

[@breathLP]

I picked up a S9 next to my Canon R6 and man, looking at the prices of the S5II these days I would 100% switch without any hesitation if I did not own so much expensive L-series glass already.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Do ittttttttttt it's only lenses...... (I'm a bad influence😂)

[@silbay]

adapt your L glass to the Lumix, several top quality adapters available. Remember that the S5II is L mount which equals the most revered in the 35 mm world Leica

[@breathLP]

@silbay Sadly, it's not possible to adapt RF mount lenses to L-Mount.

[@spetlafilm]

I've used Panasonic and Sony on and off over the years, but I've never enjoyed Sony. It's like a computer, not a thing for creating. Lots of features it doesn't even know how to do, the bodies are poorly updated. I remember a student at a workshop who got a new A1 and found it wouldn't focus on his dogs in video. Still an unsolved problem. Panasonic makes me happy, at the end of the day I became an unofficial ambassador in our state. I shoot everything on two S5IIX's and have no reason to want anything different or better. I recently got an S9 with the 18-40 for Christmas and it's great. The video that comes out of this is unreal. High dynamic range, detail, open gate, wow.

[@hervedelnorte7928]

I’m very tempted to try Panasonic (Lumix) but some imply the company appears to be in trouble. If so, I’d be leary about getting into the system. Can anyone out there clarify whether this is the case or not? Slow model updates and/or unveilings are some of the evidence in support of such rumours.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

The people implying that info are just doing it for clicks/views. I can tell you with 100% certainty that LUMIX, the imaging division of Panasonic, is not in trouble.

[@hmmmmm2555]

i bought the s52x after much much research and where my budget can land me. hands down, no contest the s52x is the value king imo. it was true on launch, it remains true today. i got it for mainly photography purposes but i wanted to give myself scalability options for when i would want to try moving into video in the future. that being said, i do wish Lumix or the L-Mount in general had more available and affordable options for super telephoto. ive been eyeing the Sigma 150-600 but even that is a bit pricy for my budget. i wish there was a Lumix loaner program i could at least try and see if it suits the photography i want to do before i dump $2000 CAD into it.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

@hmmmmm2555 i think they have a program where you can rent it for the full retail price and try it and if it doesn't work you can return it. Or you could rent it from lens rentals

[@digital.mente.]

@@DustinArmstrongPro Here in Spain you can do that with some dealers.

[@JohnPaulMusicUK]

So.. I have followed you without following you for a while.. one of the guys who I see and mainly from Senpai Gaming and their last video with you on it about which camera and the story about 3:2 has kinda blown me away! I am NOT a camera guy but I have made over 700 videos on KZbin with either what ever iPhone was in my pocket or recently (last 2 years) the Sony ZV-E10. Yes.. I know.. entry level. I was blown away with the review of the S9 both on Senpai’s channel… and your right.. the list of features is through the roof. My question is.. are you saying there is no record time limit on the S9? I’ve been looking at the ZV range and about to pull the trigger on their bigger camera but now am I putting the S9 in the checkout to use for Talking head and main ‘KZbin’ (music tech) channel stuff?! Or am I looking at the S5ii?! Talk to me about this. If you wanna collab, with me as the noob.. I’m all ears!

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Well if you want more LUMIX content, I'm definitely one of the only ones out there that's been consistently and mostly making only LUMIX content haha. That's awesome though about your channel! You're a good example of how people should go about doing youtube before buying a camera. But yes in regards to the S9, they removed the record limit with the most recent firmware upgrade so there is no longer a record limit HOWEVER it will overheat eventually when you're recording. I've done some tests and I'd say in 6k open gate, you'll probably have a guaranteed 45 minutes of record time, but you can definitely go longer if the environment is not too hot. I've been using the S9 for talking head stuff on my channel like this video and I haven't even gotten a heat warning yet while I've been filming so it's really solid for youtube content talking head stuff

[@a_cowwithlegs]

I bought a s5ii as my first camera because I wanted something that I could grow with and not need to upgrade for a very very long time. In the past 6 months I’ve owned this camera I’ve improved my skills so much and I think I made the right choice. Whether or not I keep the s5ii I think it could only be replaced by a newer lumix camera. Safe to say I’ll have this camera for a very very long time.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Yeah even if you get something else it really helps you learn about all those pro features that are only available on higher end more expensive cameras

[@TsvetanVLife]

I think Lumix are preparing something really really nice in near future! Next year I am expecting next gen “S5IIX”. I won’t be surprised if it’s as good as some of top performing Sony cameras, for half price.

[@LonzosStudios]

I've been a canon shooter for most of my pro career but the S1H was my B camera for a few years. I loved that camera, it was awesome. I sold it because I thought the C70 was a better B camera to my C500 M II but I'm still keeping my eye out for the S1H Mark II. I have a feeling that a M II S1H may give even the C80 a run...

[@kenslyder]

Happy filming 🎉

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jaimejrking]

Lumix has something special! Now im shooting with the Canon 70 but my S1 and S1H are always with me! I find manual focusing with the S1 and S1H is amazing because of the screen resolution!

[@Theme_Park_360]

I bought my first full frame camera last year and it was the S5II because of the discount they have done during black friday. More time passes and the more I think I have done the good choice. My S5II is perfect and the regular update are amazing. I'm waiting for the S1II and may be I'll buy it but not sure.

[@Marcus_Visbal]

Need Lumix to drop the S1X/HII. The S5iix isnt all the way there for my needs and I've been waiting too long at this point

[@sekoufrye5082]

Nice perspective! Sony will never have internal 6k or anamorphic modes. And plenty of the other brands/models are still overheating. Nice work!

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Competition is good. Keeps brands on their toes

[@hypebigmike2559]

Hey boss, I plan on taking pictures as a hobbeist for landscapes, family, and cars. Do you recommend the GH7 or s5IIx.

[@ohme357]

You're was video great. Thank you. I just bought the Lumix S5 2 X. It's being delivered to my house today. Now I can use both my S1 and the S5 2 X. I love the Lumix ecosystem.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Going from the S1 to the S5IIX will feel like a nice upgrade

[@OasisExplorer]

I came from Nikons, and man I am loving the Lumix ecosystem. Currently I am looking for a travel/hike friendly long zoom range lens and confused between the Lumix 28-200 (Can't digest that small aperture at such price) vs Samyang 35-150 (Everything is good except the size and weight) Could not find detailed comparison between the two anywhere. Can you make a video on that @Dustin?

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I've made a video on both separately but not a direct comparison

[@Voltic707]

Totally agree bro! Absolutely love lumix. Btw, I have to know where you got that LUMIX hoodie… so dope.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

LUMIX is bae. Haha I get that question a lot. LUMIX gave it to me at the first Japan event I went to so sadly I don't think it's available to the public BUT I know they are working on a hoodie that will be available hopefully sometime next year for everybody to buy

[@ed61730]

Great brand review! Lumix have really shown why they are a professional brand... it's not about buying a new camera each year. Why do you think they don't remove the fullframe limit on slow motion on the s52x even though it can do it? Make it a paid upgrade and people would be happier waiting for a better s1hmk2.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Thanks! It's actually a hardware limitation not software so the limit won't be removed

[@Someone_Else1]

I am probably one of the few panasonic users which uses his s1 mostly for photos. I do sometimes shoot video in 1080p 25p. I realy like the camera for manual focus lenses. The peaking, monochrome live view and punch in work great. And i also like that the lcd has auto brightness adjust. As far as i know fuji, nikon, canon and sony dont do this on their mirrorless. They only have auto brightness adjust for the evf

[@Someone_Else1]

Ps: i do hope some vintage rendering af lenses will be released for l mount. I dont think panasonic or sigma will do this, so hopefully ttartisans, pergear or 7artisans will do this. I am not a fan of modern high element count lens design

[@theiansm]

The only firmware update I want for Lumix S5ii to have is PDAF on 1080P 60 on Full Frame mode. PLEASE let this happen. The first camera I used professionally was a Canon. I shot weddings with that camera. Then I was able to buy a Lumix G85 and the IBIS and the colors blew me away. The micro jitters that Canon and Sony's videos had were amplified whenever I cut back to Lumix clips. And the colors, I know it's subjective, but damn did Sony's pre-A7iii and A6XXX series camera sucked--they had brown undertones and it just made their videos muddy and hard to work with. Those reasons solidified my decision to stick with Lumix even tho the autofocus was nonexistent. The huge knock tho for me is that the Lumix S5ii still has the autofocus limitations. I shoot primarily on Full HD 1080/60, and it just sucks that I had to crop in when I want to have decent AF.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Yeah that DFD at 1080 60 is annoying

[@bngabbott]

Good video on your history with the cameras. I’m enjoying my S5M2X, mainly for stills and wanting to learn more about video. I make personal travel photography. Peace

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Hopefully you can learn something from me about video!

[@bngabbott]

@@DustinArmstrongPro I really liked your monochrome video too. Good stuff!

[@andradinaazevedo]

LUMIX is amazing. But the HDMI lag is a BIG BIG issue

[@spetlafilm]

That has already been resolved. You have to switch the hdmi output from 4K to Full HD and the delay will disappear.

[@andradinaazevedo]

@ Nice!

[@spetlafilm]

@@andradinaazevedo Unfortunately, for some reason, Panasonic's "amazing" marketing doesn't mention this. 🤣

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Can't Wait For The SIH Mark II

[@lmateojeda]

I just got the Lumix S5iiX a week ago and it’s just 🔥

[@BorysFilms]

Honestly, the HDMI lag is the only issue for me, and I can't believe Lumix still didn't address this issue. I sold S5II a few months ago and was exploring other options, but as you said, quality/features to price ratio is unbeatable with Lumix, so I got S5IIx for a killer deal. Lack of an upgrade path sort of sucks, but not really. In this price range there's no better option and anything more expensive is in a different league for different levels of productions and for a higher level it's usually easier to rent gear that's needed for a project. That said, we all love to buy expensive gear, so not a very strong statement haha

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I think it's a hardware limitation that's why the GH7 is the first camera to address this. Could be wrong though. I agree being in crippling credit card debt all the time is my favorite😂😉

[@BorysFilms]

​@@DustinArmstrongPro I just don't like that RAW over HDMI has such a strong advertisement coming from Lumix, while that HDMI output is so crippled. It's like saying "oh, this car can do 0-60 in 5 seconds... if you drop it from a plane". Yeah you can record RAW, but only on a tripod with stationary shots, because I tried pulling focus and it's just a nightmare. And turning off audio over HDMI kinda forces you to buy the 7" version of BMVA, because it has mini xlrs at least. Gonna definitely keep S5IIx for social media and travelling, simply unbeatable for the price, and luckily autofocus works just fine with adapted lenses, but yeah, looking for some "higher level" camera as well, to run me into some debt so I don't feel too comfortable and financially stable haha

[@ШотаГоголи]

I started on the Panasonic 3000, today on the AG-90 and in the future I'm going to Lumix

[@JoATTech]

Switching systems is not as easy as it seams. It's very expensive process. I know because I've been using Sony and Lumix for around a year. And also there are no good high end cameras in Lumix ecosystem so if you outgrow your S5IIX (which does not even have full frame 60p) you have nowhere to move (unless switching again to Canon, Sony or Red).

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Yep exactly

[@colinthomas2525]

Hopefully the sh1ii fills that gap a bit. Probably won’t have e-nd or the oi people want.

[@Elitespartan13]

Takes me a long time to buy this camera S5IIX, but finally … its mine, for 1530 usd with lens and its like new !

[@ItsJFox]

Great points! Would you recommend LUMIX (GH7 or S5iiX) or FX30 for nice looking podcasts? Need 3 cameras.

[@digiwizard86]

I've worked with both, for multi cam and remote operation I've found Lumix to have a better eco system and they keep their cameras up to date with new firmware and features

[@Bro.fernandowho]

Fx30

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Really you can't go wrong with either for podcasts

[@tj4000aj]

Use to be diehard lumix fan starting from gx7 to gh4. Too many limitations especially with autofocus and hi iso. I needed two systems: one before 4pm and one after 5pm cuz noise was so bad. Not sure about full frame af now but so glad I switched to Sony which can handle any situation.

[@K7.2023]

i like my Lumix G9 and Gx8! happy man here! 😊❤

[@northislandnow8858]

All true except Panasonic did forget about the GH6 camera for all firmware updates.

[@trendyboymx]

I just updated the firmwares of my fx3 and fx30 via Sonys mobile app. Around minute 10:00 it says that only LUMIX has this feature.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I said I'm pretty sure only LUMIX did but looks like I'm wrong👍

[@LJLeeTV]

is there gh5s ii?

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I may have meant gh5 ii

[@ProjectLabz]

Yes yes and yes. I swapped from Lumix to Sony and then back to lumix. 😅

[@hypebylos]

Sir.....where you get that hoodie !?!?!?!

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

In a very secret backroom where LUMIX brain washes you to buy their cameras.......😉 haha but sadly not available to buy. LUMIX gave it to me at the first event I went to

[@tycjanjakubczyk]

I’ve just bought the S5II bundle (kit lens + 2 primes), which was cheaper than the Sony A7C II or Canon R6 II bodies alone. It’s been sitting right in the corner of my room unpacked since Monday. This is my first time switching camera systems (though I might keep one of my Fujis as a backup option with different focal lengths). Until now, I’ve been using Fujifilm-when I started, the X-T3 was a solid choice for both video and photography. I hope the Lumix won’t let me down in terms of reliability, and I have big hopes that Panasonic will continue to improve in the full-frame market. So far in theory top 3 is Sony, Canon and Nikon. Lumix is almost there.

[@Tigerex966]

Price?

[@tycjanjakubczyk]

@ whole bundle was around 2000 euros which is around 2100 USD. Unfortunately in my area discounts for Sonys were mostly cashbacks only for students at the moment.

[@AoyagiAichou]

Wait what? GH5Sii? I have no memory of this. Thanks for sharing the story. So mainly it was overheating and the general user experience?

[@JEBJOSH]

I was also wondering if I missed that 😅 he probably meant gh5ii or gh5s one of the two

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I meant GH5 II

[@kingghidorah8106]

I love the way Lumix cameras look, but what brought my attention the most is when I handled a Panasonic Lumix full frame camera with the settings screen on top and I felt like I was holding a nuke warhead. Not even Leica came close to the build quality. Also I've been using Sony DSLRs for decades, the first one was an A200 for 7 years and the next one an A77II. Planned to go for the A99II but only scalpers were selling it for ridiculously high prices. I bought an A7IV and I'm more disappointed than anything. The ergonomics suck, E mount lenses are horrible and overhyped and just drain your camera's battery because it has to move heavy glass floating mid air, plus being fully electronic so in case something fails you no longer can override manually.

[@loganwebb5449]

I love my lumix but would be lying if I said I didn’t miss the lens options on e-mount.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Yeah LUMIX definitely relys on the L mount alliance to support it

[@MiguexD13]

Terrible autofocus, terrible rolling shutter, cropping in the 2025 and terrible hdmi latency. Lumix is selling the same camera with different bodies since 2019.

[@Sarahlee52106]

Just subscribed to your channel, i enjoy your content

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Appreciate you🙏

[@LucidLensStudios]

I'm at the verge of switching from Canon ecosystem to either Sony or Lumix. Reason 1 is long video recording without needing external cooling system 2. is having better quality lenses without convertor or doing manual focus. Would you recommend Lumix with Leica lenses or Sony with Zeiss lenses since you've used both cameras.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I think you know the answer hah. I would choose LUMIX because I think they're better feature and cost wise. But you can't go wrong with Sony

[@camowolf1815]

I think i’m just going all out and getting the S5ii!! Can you recommend a dummy battery for it just to plug in to my pc set up, not a vmount battery or anything. I have been trying to figure it out but it’s very confusing. Thank you for all your responses and videos, they really helped me through this process.

[@paravisual]

Hi, did You tried to use S5IIX for photo and video in same time (events,weds...) in one C1 (custom mode) with Vlog (how to exposure photos in v log)? What would be Your settings?

[@peterra2532]

Lumix full frame camera is good choice if you want to shoot in 24-30fps without lots of mouvement...or if you consider it as apsc camera (4k60 only in apse mod and better rolling shutter in apsc mod)... If you do lot of 4k60 shot, more run and gun shot with great AF, Sony is definitely better choice In my case I sold my Lumix s5IIx and bought the Sony zv-e1 for wedding, videoclip, corpo project...AF is incredible , 4k60 in FF mod, great rolling shutter, and the lightness saves my arms after 12-14 hours of wedding coverage. I work 90% of the time handheld, the stabilization does a good job (even if Lumix is ​​slightly better in this area)

[@DonGutierrez]

The short answer: No. Work with what fits for you and the work that you create. The long(er) answer: Work what's best for you, not what others tell you. Be informed, but shoot with the camera long enough to decide if you like it enough to overcome their shortcomings. All manufacturers do, and there is no perfect camera. I'm glad Panasonic works for you. They make some pretty dope cameras and they've matured far greater since their S1 series.

[@RussellAlboroto]

Davinci’s stabilization with the Pyxis Gyro data is really good. Does it support LUMIX cameras as well?

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

No least not yet. LUMIX's IBIS is just good though without that🤷‍♂️

[@EricLouisYoung]

the new H and R really need to drop OMFG

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I'm waiting on the edge of my seat like you😭

[@Denneska]

I'm a hobbyist. My S5 II X is my first "serious"/pro camera. I bought it a few months ago and I'm still learning how to use it. I'm very impressed by its potential. It's really future proof. Most people buy Sony or Canon. Owning a Panasonic Lumix S5 II X feels like being part of a special club... 🙂

[@m-tron5966]

I went from a Nikon D600, to a Sony VG900...to owning, 2...Lumix S1H cameras...your videos were pretty much THEE deciding factor to those decisions 😃😃🎟🎟

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I'm jealous you still have an S1H.... I'm actually STRONGLY considering buying an S1H. Mostly for nostalgia, but also cause even watching my footage from that camera years ago while making this video made me want to shoot on it again

[@m-tron5966]

@@DustinArmstrongPro ...it's just so good 😃🤌🥹🎬🎥

[@frederik9321]

welcome to the Gang

[@who2999]

I shoot Sony's at work but still prefer my personal GH5 and S5 given the option. It's lots of small things that let me custom tailor them as tools that really keep me invested in them. GH5 is getting pretty old and I've been the ever living snot out of it but it still keeps going and the image still looks great.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Can't complain with what works and looks good!

[@camowolf1815]

Hey Dustin another great video! Not sure if you were going to see my response to your comment on the last video so i’m going to leave one here. Basically just want to know if i could use the S9 to stream in 1080p 60fps for very long periods of time using a dummy battery and everything. The S5ii is kind of out of my budget even used, and i also just really like the compactness of the S9. So do you think it would do what i need it to or should i look into something else?

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

You can power via USB-C and in 1080p 60fps, we've gotten it to say on for 7 hours without overheating so you probably are fine, but I can't say with confidence it'll always perform that way

[@JayHarvey3]

Who is this guy? 😂 hey folks, better change because. Random on KZbin has change brands.

[@michealpersaud6718]

Wait what? The GH5s ii?

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I meant GH5 II lol

[@michealpersaud6718]

@DustinArmstrongPro hahaha

[@iammz81]

I only hope Lumix is going to release the S1H2 because I hope they will bring down the price of the S5II for around 1000 USD.

[@beatprocess]

im here because i just got a g7 for $175. cant beat the light weight.

[@the_sologlass]

Thanks for this video. Sony cameras are great but you get soooo much more for your money with Lumix cameras. I have nothing against Sony but there's a little bit too much hype around their cameras. Like you said, Any camera image can look beautiful in the right hands. Cheers.

[@brycebeez9078]

Lumix gang!

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

❤️

[@JEBJOSH]

Is there a gh5s ii? I know there's is a gh5s and a gh5ii. Not sure of the gh5s ii though 😅.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

No i meant GH5 II lol

[@mondujar279]

I have had many brands always searching for the right one! There’s always compromise. I just sold my Canon gear for 2 lumix bodies.

[@davidalanmedia]

Great video Dustin. One of your last comments about not having a flagship product is so true. You would think they would! I’ve been towing around with the idea of upgrading my S5 which I love to the S5X or hold off a little longer for their next release. Do you have any thoughts?

[@gamedesign1]

I don’t remember there being a GH5S II, did you mean GH5 II ?

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

That's what I meant. I'm stupid😂

[@gamedesign1]

@ lol nah. I was half hoping i was wrong, a mark ii GH5S would have been interesting 😁

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Lumix are just solidly build, and feel good im my hand (g9 & s5), no reason for me to switch away, Thanks

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Appreciate you watching🙏

[@Asturev]

ive saved over a year 10k to upgrade my gear to a lumix s5ii now to the x variant. I have kept it on the savings because I still have to think this through. I keep seeing these trendy videos of iphones being the replacement of all cameras and the future. how right are they? is buying a real camera a thing of the past? will I ever get my investment back if I decide to upgrade from my m50 ( I know its an awful camera but aside from shooting at night im handling it well) or will the next iphone just make my investment a dumb idea I once had?

[@azyzmakhavi1139]

I am looking forward to S1H II (or S1Hs) in 2025 with the sensor from A7S III That would be a real beast!

[@unlockthepicture]

I do agree with the whole video. But I wonder one thing. I notice some companies or gigs require you to have a Sony camera. Have you experienced this as well when you switched to lumix?

[@unlockthepicture]

I gotta say. Both the fx30, a7IV and lumix S5iix are all so tempting. Especially because I mainly do photography, but wanna do more with videowork in the future. Plus most of my friends all switched to sony as well (from Canon). But there some things I truly miss on cams from Sony. Mostly SSD recording, internal fan (for overheating), shutter angle and firmware updates. But my cons for lumix are the meh AF, not so big ecosystem (it is growing tho) and rolling shutter. Maybe I just need to rent both of them (a7IV and the S5iix) and just try them out myself.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I've never had a brand require a certain brand of camera. Unless I'm being hired as an operator and the production is using a certain brand that's a little different. But if someone hires me and I'm required to bring my gear I'm shooting on LUMIX. They may prefer I shoot on what they prefer, but to make it easy for them I always tell them I'll provide them with a V-LOG to REC709 conversion LUT to make it easy for them if they feel unsure. But if I'm doing all the post production work they definitely have no say haha

[@thelocalfilmpro231]

I would have went lumix s5iix all day but the issue is run and gun let’s say shooting a band at night in a club u don’t have any extra lights other than stage lights and sometimes those are kinda dark the fx3 can keep up with that . I’m not sure lumix can actually keep up in that low light scenarios

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

The AF definitely can't in low light, but the image itself can. I know because I've filmed a concert in that exact scenario several times. Even a few videos on my channel with that footage

[@creativegreatsvisuals]

@@DustinArmstrongProwhat’s best settings for low light to get best auto focus results on the s5ii?

[@d.edwardsfreelanceeditorvi4212]

I started looking at lumix about a month ago. Man that s5iix footage nice. I would be leaving a cinema body with built in NDs and audio so that’s my main issue. Hopefully they announce a cinema body soon. I’m looking to purchase the beginning of 2025.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Yeah if you're using a more cinema like body with internal NDs/audio that's a totally different tool. Not fair in my opinion to compare

[@d.edwardsfreelanceeditorvi4212]

not comparing at all. A hybrid camera is definitely not a cinema camera. I’m looking at lumix s5iix as an options so it’s weighing the pros and cons. If lumix announced a cinema release I would wait for it to drop because I like what the company is doing

[@silbay]

@@d.edwardsfreelanceeditorvi4212 Panasonic has tons of cinema equipment, what you want is a cinema camera at the price of a mirrorless, LOL not gonna happen Slick.

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

It will be interesting to see what Panasonic decides to do; both n 4/3 and FF or move off one and focus on the other. M 4/3 is interesting as OM systems seems to be in it those invested in Olympus systems and we see little innovation. The last major lens was made for them by Sigma. However the FF market is crowded with players. How can they stand out. The L mount has not really taken off.

[@z352kdaf8324]

Here we go again.. everyone gets the move from camera system A to B time of the year.