Panasonic Lumix S5II Tutorial: Best Video Settings & Features (100% Free)

Welcome to my free deep dive tutorial and beginner's guide for the Panasonic Lumix S5II camera. If you are new to using the Panasonic S5II camera and want to know how to use it and what the menu options do, this video is for you.
NOTE: This video was filmed with the first pre-production firmware and Panasonic is great at adding features as time passes. If a lot of changes, I will update the guide in the future.
This helpful beginners' guide will help you understand the S5II features and settings of the Panasonic S5II when it comes to video, and I will also cover some of the great photography features. If you are wondering what the best settings are for filmmaking, this S5II tutorial will guide you through the menu and options.
This tutorial will show you how to change resolutions, modify S&Q settings, change to shutter angle, and the best autofocus settings. I will also cover how to attach a lens, change the SD card recording method, and more.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - About this S5 Tutorial
00:27 - Upgrades over original Lumix S5
01:03 - Panasonic S5 Mark II vs S5 Body Design
01:23 - Why the S5 II is Larger (HDMI & Fan)
01:44 - No Overheating Issues
01:57 - SD Card Slots & Media Formats
02:21 - SD Card Recommendations (Linked Below)
02:33 - Fully Articulating Touch-Screen
02:58 - EVL/LVF Electronic View Finder & Diopter
03:29 - Battery & Power Options
04:03 - Attaching a Lens
04:30 - On / Off Switch and Top Buttons
04:49 - Thumb Wheel & Finger Wheel
05:57 - Photo Modes
06:57 - Rear Wheel
07:11 - Joy Stick Overview
07:30 - AF ON Button
07:44 - Rear Focus Switch S / C / MF
07:54 - Manual Focus Experience & Video Autofocus Quick Overview
08:20 - Rear Focus Modes Button
08:47 - Tripod or Battery Grip
09:06 - Audio inputs & outputs
09:23 - USB-C & HDMI Port
09:39 - Best Full Frame Camera for KZbin
09:53 - Front Custom Button
10:27 - How to access the Menu
10:59 - Picture Profiles (Vlog/Natural/Flat etc)
11:22 - Realtime VLOG LUT
11:56 - Exposure Modes / Metering Modes
13:21 - Syncro Scan
14:09 - Shutter Angle
14:52 - Recording Codec MP4 / MOV
15:07 - Full Frame / APS-C / Pixel to Pixel Modes
15:35 - Recording Quality (HD/3.3K/4K/DCI-4K/5.9k/6k
17:34 - New Resolution 3.3K 10-bit
17:53 - New Resolution 5.9k 10-bit
18:12 - 6K Video Modes 10-bit
19:03 - Panasonic S5 II Best Autofocus Settings
20:48 - Autofocus Modes (Best mode for People)
21:46 - Focus Peaking
22:27 - 1-Area Box Moving Speed Explained
22:57 - Audio Settings
25:02 - Headphone Volume
25:58 - S5II Active I.S (IBIS / Boost Modes)
27:26 - Manual Focus Punch in or Picture in Picture (On / Off)
28:38 - Vlog View Assist Tool
29:18 - Center Marker (for framing shots)
29:32 - Framing Markers
30:36 - Waveform & Vectorscope
32:08 - Red Record Frame Indicator
32:32 - HDMI Feed / Clean HDMI Signal
32:55 - Internal Fan Settings Explained
33:45 - Manual Focus Resume On/Off
34:10 - Focus Ring Control / Linear Focus Degrees
35:00 - Formatting the SD Card
35:20 - SD Card Recording Modes (Relay, Backup, Allocation)
36:12 - Monitor & LVF Frame Rates
36:42 - Monitor Brightness & Custom Settings
37:07 - Wifi Options
37:44 - Camera Backup / Restore Feature
38:47 - Saving a Custom Mode to the S5 II
40:08 - S&Q Mode (Slow & Quick Motion)
40:49 - S&Q Autofocus & Recording Quality
41:30 - My Menu (Custom Menu Overview)
42:02 - PAL, NTSC, 24Hz
42:23 - 24.00 Hz Cinema
42:39 - Finding Firmware Version / Firmware Website
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[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Hi everyone! I hope this video is helpful long term if you are watching it! Please drop a thumbs up and comment below if it was helpful or if you have any questions. This video was shot using the earliest firmware for the S5II and if anything major changes I’ll update this down the track. Check the table of contents in the description for each feature and option. Many thanks. - Shane Buy it online 🛒 B&H - bhpho.to/3VCkXkm 🛒 Amazon de - amzn.to/3wSLY9m 🛒 Walmart USA - bit.ly/3GrYzWI 🛒 Amazon AU - amzn.to/3jx91D7 🛒 DigiDirect AU - t.cfjump.com/63037/t/72917 🛒 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3WPxphQ 🛒 Amazon Ca - amzn.to/3WzsL7I (affiliate links)

[@stuart6604]

hello ! do you have on a black image (lens covered) green or blue pixels when you are in VLOG, with AF mode 2? I just noticed this on my copy received today :/

[@MB47]

Thanks for all the effort put into this video! As a new user, it really help simply the hundreds of settings options. Very much appreciated!!!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

@@stuart6604 Yes, the ISO is no doubt cranking itself up because it thinks its dark. Take the cap off and point it at something.

[@terragaya]

Thank you! 😊

[@javelincarouthers6281]

You just don't know how helpful this video was. I purchased my first camera ever and have zero knowledge on how to operate it. This was much needed information.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Awesome mate! Glad it helped. 🙂

[@PeterGregg]

Incredible amount of work here. So much to appreciate!!! It's also the best comprehensive "how to" on just about everything on this camera. It's the definitive video on operating the new S5 Mark ll. It should be bookmarked by us because we WILL be coming back to this video over and over! Big thumbs up AND saved to a playlist 👍👍👍👍👍

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks Peter. These videos are always a huge task to put together but I know they end up helping folks find all the important stuff in the camera menu. 😎👍 Cheers!

[@FrankJoseph911]

P G, I'm going to your channel next to see what you hve on the camera.

[@iamnoble]

Thank you so much for such a comprehensive video! Much appreciated 🙌🏾

[@OliBaitsMedia]

I learnt so much from this. Thank you.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You’re welcome cheers 😊👍

[@Retirement_Life]

Incredible video explaining the new S5ii! I learned a load! Thanks

[@forgottenamericana]

This video guide kicks a$$. Thank you for making this video. Straight up great information!

[@dibizaorchestra]

Thank you so much. Great tutorial!

[@hawkboy000]

Bro…you literally saved me😅I got a wedding this Sunday and I just got this camera yesterday. Had the Canon R before. This thing is amazing! I actually felt a bit lost when I turned it on. So many features. Thank you for this well crafted tutorial!!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad I could help!

[@tenglobalmedia1473]

this was an awesome tutorial I was able to keep up with it and understand the functions of the camera very easily .

[@KarlRock]

Thanks for all the tips mate. Really useful for a newb like me.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

No problems at all!

[@davemartin4456]

From a newbie to the S5ii this is so helpful thank you so much, now subscribed from London UK

[@user-fc6pn5us7x]

Just bought this camera and this video was of tremendous help, thank you!

[@syrompicturez2917]

Wow!! I am thoroughly educated on my decision I need to make. Great tutorial...Thanks

[@diannahoney4240]

This was the exact video I was looking for. Thank u so much! I just upgraded to the s5 mark Ii from the LX100!

[@georgesspruyt5676]

Great tutorial...next week I have my S5 markii thanks for the info to make my decision

[@jonwagstaff1879]

thanks for this comprehensive video

[@ladyvisanti]

Thank you 🙏 waiting for my S5II

[@SebastianSas88]

Absolutely amazing video, thank you so much for making this video. I have just ordered the S5ii as my first ever camera and I have no idea about anything, so I watched your video in advance (I should receive my camera in a few days), but I will watch it again when I actually have this beauty. One of the best video tutorials I have ever seen.

[@FrankJoseph911]

Fabulous. Thank you.

[@mattdp846]

Another Lumix S5II video, nice.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks. I have a few more coming up and some different type of camera content on the way. 😊👍

[@mattdp846]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thats great, looking forward to your videos.

[@wmpx34]

Thanks man, it's much appreciated.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks for the super thanks! Glad it was helpful! Much appreciated 😊👍

[@JaxNoodle]

My skills have lapsed a bit and this video was a great refresher and helpful in setting up camera for typical scenarios from the jump. This is a great reference video for anyone, like me, new to Panasonic cameras.

[@itsdjbuddha]

These guides man, you’re a beast. Your GH5 Mark II video gets WORK from me 😂 Probably going to get the S5 MK II X when it launches and will relegate the GH5 Mark II to a b-roll camera. Super excited here!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks! These videos are always a massive task but they seem to help a lot of people so it’s worth it. 😊 Pairing this with the GH5II will be a great combo!

[@TechMixr]

@@GeekyNerdyTechyit’s @itsdjbuddha - this time using my actual KZbin channel to reply 😂🤦🏾‍♂️ On my channel I found myself doing a multicam with a GH5 MKII and an iPhone 13 Pro Max. Then shooting my b-roll with the GH5 MK II The issues this may solve: - using Filmic Pro on the phone is OK, but it’s still a phone and it can’t do constant frame rates which seems to be a hardware limitation. So re-transcoding that footage was annoying (to match up frame rates for the Multicam to keep sync) - Product shots with the GH5 MK II are great but the lack of usable autofocus made it a non-starter for lots of things. And doing a talking head video with products was a challenge. Ideally I’d love to buy the new camera and eventually sell the mark II to get a second one so I can have 2 of the same camera for shooting. I have a question though, another reviewer pointed out that when connected via HDMI you lose autofocus control or you lose phase shift (I’ll try to find the link for reference) if this is true, does it also apply to app control? Sounds like a processor limitation, hopefully you can elaborate. Great stuff again, love your videos, been subbed on both accounts!

[@TechMixr]

Update, decided to preorder the non X If I decide to get the X later - I’ll sell the GH5 Mark II I got in 2021 and replace it with that camera. Didn’t want to wait til May and my channel JUST got monetized so I wanna make some great content 😂

[@DroneStories]

Excellent presentation 👏 I will be waiting for LENSES suggested to the new "beast".

[@neerajjaswal5991]

Great detailed video Shane🙏. Focusing on explaining video features first which is Panasonic strength and then rest of the features in detail, I love to watch🙏. Thank you for creating the video Shane in short period of time. I appreciate your huge efforts in creating such a great video.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for the kind words. I’m a big fan of the LUMIX stuff even before the AF was sorted out. This camera has been a pleasure to use. 📷

[@neerajjaswal5991]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I can fully understand your excitement holding and using S5 mark-2 Shane. I'd watched every video of you posted on your channel Shane the detailed information you give in your videos inspires me and Panasonic Lumix is joy to use camera system. Thanks for all the great videos🙏.

[@shaddring]

You are an amazing teacher. Perfect job. Since many of us are new to open gate (especially me!) it would be good to see an video showing how you edit into different aspect ratios in post. With one 30 second clip could you edit it in the formats for instagram, tiktok, and KZbin. Never done any editing with open gate. Thanks again.

[@nagulshareefshaik]

Great Explanation 👍 helps me a lot

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad to hear that!

[@karikaru]

Just got my s5ii this week, and this video has been a huge help since this is my first Panasonic and first modern mirrorless. I'm coming from DSLR and needing to set AF to single point and trying to get the near eye on AF -s so having even facial recognition is huge

[@TheOasisreptile]

Thank you so much for this video

[@eftiosbannos1183]

Brilliant video - just got my S5II a couple of weeks ago but a little intimidating - your video has been a great help - great share 👍

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the kind words and enjoy the camera. I have more S5II stuff coming up.

[@LaraMinichiello]

Just got ours the other day. So excited to dive into this.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Congrats! Mine showed up yesterday. It's such a great camera, I hope you dig it. :)

[@AlleghenyHomestead]

Wow, this was the best setup video I've watched. Thank you so much! I'm sure I'll be watching this again tomorrow when my S5II arrives ❤

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks for the kind words and feedback. I just got another S5II today. Great camera. 📸 Enjoy 😊

[@kentmemories]

Thanks for great tutorial.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

[@Dokumentara]

Many thanks for very instructive video. Just would suggest to include customization suggestions for C1,C2 and C3 plus buttons, this can be quite helpful for beginners. Many thanks again.

[@RonanSharkeyTV]

This is amazing! Just bought S5ii and this is my first introduction into the world of full-frame shooting. True beginner here. Great video and great channel!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks for the kind words! I hope you like the camera as much as I do. :)

[@bigdhav]

Some people would make this a paid course! Thanks so much! Really useful video.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Many thanks :)

[@johnclay7644]

dense 40mins on video settings for the new s5 mk II very informative and useful.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks, John! I’m glad it’s helpful. Thanks for the feedback! 😊

[@woodcraft_cz]

I absolutely love my s5iiX more and more every day 🎉

[@randallbrander8157]

Your LUT is Excellent! Cheers! Kit lens 20-60 or Sigma 16-28mm F/2.8 lens?

[@SebastianReick]

Thanks for the effort you've put into this. A point that came up recently on other channels: Can you confirm that for 1080p, full frame, and frame rates above 30 fps, the camera uses the "old" contrast DFD, and not PDAF? The explanation I've seen is that for full frame read-out and higher frame rates, lines and pixels are skipped, causing phase-detect pixels to be missed as well.

[@GeeQueee]

Thanks so much .

[@CorentinHarbelot]

Thank you so much!!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@themalluwanderer8140]

Saved this video. You are not getting enough support for this video for the amount of effort you put it on for this video. Awesome video.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks for the kind words. These videos take forever to put together so I appreciate the kind words. Thanks! :)

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

Best ever Tutorial and for free...you will make some KZbinrs jealous...and I really enjoy your English, cristal clear... My 2 S5 will have company soon...I was looking for a camera Run and Gun concerts was not unhappy with S5 on gimbal but the newer model will do even better...probably get one and the X model later...don't think I will wait for it...anyway shooting prores with Ninja V braw would be nice still on edge because of the SSD recording...Wich will spare a Ninja V for another camera 😂😂😂🤔🤔🤔 S5iiX or S5ii that's the question...wait or not to wait...

[@SonLimit]

I just bought S5iix. Even though AF annoys me a little, after updating recently, AF got better. I'm so relieved now!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Just make sure you run the right mode for what you're shooting. If you are doing a talk to camera, put the human tracking on and its outperforming my Sony cameras in that scenario. For other stuff like product showcase unboxings you might want to set up a one area mode :) If you're using the S Series lenes, the AF is fantastic.

[@illustriouspics1]

Doing Gods work

[@gilcarag274]

Great video ! Can you be more specific as to what settings are saved when saving to a custom settings. And also the 3 custom settings are for video and still right? We don’t have 3 for stills and 3 for video? Lastly when you pushbthe video record button what are the settings used by default? I don’t own the camera. Still undecided between the S3 and the a7rv ( currently only shooting stills and wondering if the video capabilities of the a7rv would be sufficient for a beginner and conversely if the S5 still capabilities would be an upgrade compared to my current Fuji XT2. Hope that makes sense 😅)

[@kostasssss]

Excellent tutorial ! Did you notice moire patterns on the s5ii/s5iix due to the lack of AA filter to the sensor?And if so is this a problem for professional work?

[@acepilot2067]

Just ordered the s5m2 after a year of frustration with the gh5m2 autofocus. Loved your review. (don't break the flippy screen)

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You’ll love this camera! Haha! I’m being very careful not to break anything these days 😂

[@neerajjaswal5991]

Yes, even I was shocked when Shane accidentally break the screen of new camera. See Shane you're the only one who informed what tracking feature was missing/removed on new GH5M2 compared to GH5M1. Your videos have such a great level of detail testing in real world and we listen and attach to your videos word by word. Ace, even me remember screen incident till now🙏.

[@MariaandBryanTravel]

Just swapped all my Nikon gear for this camera, Nikon came with a large manual, the S5 II comes with a quick start. I think no manual is my only complaint as there is so much to learn about it and get familiar with. Thanks for a really well-done video, I sat through it working with the camera and finally feel comfortable with it. This is the definitive walk-through!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks for the kind words and enjoy the camera. I just purchased a second one. Really great results with this one. 😊👍

[@andydebique2329]

Hey great video as usual....can this Lumix S5ii be powered directly from a power bank without using a dummy battery?

[@ankera7460]

is it possible to do slow-motion in camera .. 6K or 5.3K @ 60fps in S&Q mode? in between really nice & detailed review.. great!!

[@MLee-vcrr]

Great tutorial man, very comprehensive. I believe one advantage to using the joystick for focus point selection is when you let go the screen stays the same. If you tap the screen for focus that annoying display wheel and reset icon pops up.

[@pastilance1]

Thanks!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks 😊👍

[@SlavGuns]

As a Sony creator who just picked up the S5ii for Open Gate recording, this was definitely helpful. Thanks! Btw, just sent you an email about some tripods and camera gear.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks mate, I will get back to you soon via email. Cheers

[@nicolaedavid6386]

Hello! I really like your aproach in giving us such valuable pieces of information. I have a question related to S5ii namely, I wonder fi the S5 small rig cage fits to the S5ii. Have you test it?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Hi Nicolae, thanks for the kind words. I don't have a smallrig cage for my S5 but I do have a YC Onion one. Once I get back from a quick trip away, I'll see if it fits. my instinct is, that it wont fit due to the thicker design of the new one. If you have a half cage, it might still work, but I am yet to test this out.

[@IrfanKhokharFilms]

nice!

[@LetTheWritersWrite]

Just Pre ordered it! I knew they were giving the S5 a $500 discount for a reason lol. Glad I'm getting the big upgrade! Thanks for the review and the tutorial. Super helpful. Edit: Does your rig fit on the slightly thicker body?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I need to test the cage I have but I think it’ll be a bit too small now given the slightly different dimensions. I’ll test it out when I get back home in a few days time.

[@RpBmw]

So informative! Thank you for making these through. I'm just jumping to the S5ii and trying hard to find the way to record to HDMI only, not parallel to a SD Card. Ist it possible and if it would be, where could I find it?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

If you have an Ninja recorder, you can do that yes I am pretty sure. I don't have an Ninja but I record via HDMI to another recorder without any issues. Are you asking if you can start recording via the camera over HDMI?

[@davemartin4456]

Hi great videos for teaching us newbies, I have the S5ii and did have the bottom button on the wheel assigned to SS, but it's now disappeared? I can assign it to any other function and it stays put but not on SS, any help would be great, many thanks from London UK

[@joaobelem1508]

Hi Shane, I have a couple of questions about the camera that I can't seem to find an answer for: When using the live lut, say a color space transform from v-log to s-log3, can I still use some kind of rec709 conversion in camera? (Even if it's the v-log view assist). The reason being, I want to bake in the log transform and still look at a corrected picture in camera. Also, while using an apsc lens what formats get greyed out? Can I still use any of the VFR modes? Thank you so much for all the info

[@BradfordPine]

Thank you for such an incredibly informative and in-depth review of the Panasonic Lumix S5 II. Your expertise shines through in every detail you covered, and it's clear that you have a deep knowledge of cameras. I was so impressed with your review that I've actually reached out to you via email. I recently purchased the Lumix S5 II for my home studio setup, and your insights would be invaluable in helping me get the best out of this camera. Your dedication to providing valuable content is greatly appreciated, and I'm eagerly looking forward to your response to my email. Keep up the fantastic work, and thank you for being such a valuable resource. P.S. I'm subscribed and looking forward to more of your reviews! 👍

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Hi there, I just moved house so if I didn't reply I apologise, I will check my email. Cheers :)

[@BradfordPine]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I greatly appreciate that! I did follow all of your setting suggestions, however, still having some issues, as I believe, I am not savvy enough to maybe handle some of those suggestions, however, any suggestions you have after reading my email would be great!

[@rosariotroisi4609]

Hi, is it possible to shot photos while we are making video? Thanks for the reply:

[@andreaspsem]

Thank you mate for the info! Can you please let us know if we can use the camera while charging it with a powerbank through USB-C port?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes, you can do that with a 9v3a power supply.

[@andreaspsem]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thank you again for your answer, but in case that the camera is mounted on Ronin gimbal? Is there any option to power the dummy battery from a powerbank?

[@Griandor]

Is the 'open gate 6k' recording feature is supported by any external field monitors or its own panasonic app for phones as monitors? The in camera settings are 3.3 5.9 or 6k so wondering how this translates to 4k monitors. Basically would only need it to function as a monitor/screen as the camera already has the settings needed, unless theres a external monitor that could bump up the framerate on the 6k open gate mode?

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Very good. I just noticed something. I’m trying to see a recording time to display on the screen when I’m recording. I can’t seem to figure this out with the display. Any ideas?

[@Calicodatruth]

Great information I have a MSI gs75 stealth laptop that I use filmora 12 editing software and MOV just isn’t an option I have my lumix S5 ii recorded 4k footage and can’t use it unless I convert the files to MP4 so yeah I gotta get a MacBook to use those files no problem. Great review though I downloaded the nicest lut it is amazing!

[@pep98]

Hello and thank you for a great video! I never owned a Panasonic camera before, so everything is new to me. I’m having a problem and hope you can help me with it? I have tried your recommendation and shot both in 6K and the one below. In 16:9. I have been copying all my clips into Final Cut Pro. Then (without any work on it) told it to write it to a file on my Mac and a copy to 4K Apple TV. But what I get on my screen looks very weird. It ain’t 16:9 or full picture. Someone told me I should crop it first? But when I use crop in FCP, nothing happens? The picture size stays the same. What am I doing wrong? Hope you can help me.

[@terrydear4038]

Lots of detailed videos on S5ii video capability, set up, user tips etc. Wonder what it’s like as a stills camera?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I covered that in my review video. Check out my full review :)

[@kwnbwindsurf5626]

Great video!!! Do you know if the 1-area+ box is reducible and expandable like as the 1-area? Because on my S5ii I can enlarge and reduce the box only 1step up and down. Thanks

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You can only do that with the one area box and not the one area plus. Edit - it is adjustable but not in the same way. The difference from minimum to maximum is quite small compared with the regular one area mode.

[@kwnbwindsurf5626]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy thank you very much for helping 🙏🙏🙏

[@KCsabi]

Great preaentation! Thx! As I see the max write speed of S5ii is 200Mbps. Can a V60 card offer more than the V30?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes it can, but double check the write speeds of the brands you are looking at. I use Silicon Power cards and their V90 cards are pretty inexpensive now considering.

[@jeta1383]

Thanks for the comprehensive video! I have one question though, In the Lumix S5IIX's menu under the 'Rec Quality' tab, why does it offer 10 pages of different (Rec Quality) settings if you shoot NTSC - alternatively, if you shoot PAL, you only have 6 pages of different (Rec Quality) settings??

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

NTSC also has a native 23.97 (just shy of true 24p) which is why you'll see more modes in NTSC. Pal is pretty much just 25/50/100.

[@thelegendoflink2695]

With a normal sd card of 200mb/s you can shoot in any mode or you need type II? For video

[@ppulkkinen5308]

Thanks for the useful video. Maybe I missed, but how do I set the auto WB lock?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

What do you mean sorry? If you use the WB button you can set it to a specific setting in there.

[@ppulkkinen5308]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks, I found a way to use auto WB and lock it by pushing a button.

[@jelliffcrystal]

When powering with the AC adapter that came with the camera should a battery always be in the camera also?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

If you use a dummy battery, that is all you need. For USB-C power, you'll need to keep the battery in, yep.

[@HashashiyyinDex]

HDMI signal and info display Hello, I always use an exteernal monitor w my S5IIx. I only get the info display on the external monitor though (which can be set ON/OFF). I would like to have the info display visible on my in-camera monitor as well. Is that possible? On S5 it was always there.

[@chevypowertogo-9070]

Shane..is This Pay EXTRA Key =>DMW-SFU2 ALSO Apply for ""Panasonic S5II"" ?? Or S1 Only? & IS It Worth The EXTRA $$$ ? THANKS In Advance

[@tryhardgamerthg5663]

Thanks for video I can’t seem to see a link to your recommended SD cards

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I've just udpated the links for you in the description.

[@enriquemartin8655]

gOOD eVENING. WILL THE s5 ii shoot in ALL I ?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The S5IIX will do that.

[@modiartstudio]

Hi there! Did it happened to you to experienced banding effect with Panasonic S5ii?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Nope. If you are, it's because of your shutter speed or lights not matching the PAL/NTSC settings. I hope this helps. If your shutter speed is overly cranked you can see banding when shooting with slow flicker rate lights.

[@itsGAMiE]

In your opinion, what is the best ISO for vlog in S5iiX, I mostly use 640 or 4000 ISO in low light conditions. Please advise

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Those are the dual native iso but anywhere in between works fine. I usually shoot vlog when it’s really bright or sunny. 90% or more low light stuff I would shoot in the natural profile.

[@daniel_b_living6133]

Hey awesome video. I know you are a Panasonic guy, Please give me some feedback for about the S5iiX. I am new to Panasonic and am trying to find out if this is a thing or if I have a bad camera. When I turn the dial to change aperture I can hear a loud clicking as the aperture blades open and close. It’s 3 different lenses so either 1) This is a Panasonic lens thing. 2) This is a Panasonic/S5iix thing 3) Something is wrong. Do you know what’s happening? Or is this normal?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Which lens are you using? Usually just turning the top dial is pretty silent unless the lens is quite noisy (or faulty)

[@daniel_b_living6133]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy It’s actually with the 18mm, 85mm and 24-70 Pro. But I think I realized something. They become silent once I press record on the camera. When I adjust aperture when the camera isn’t recording is when they make the noise. Is that typical?

[@workingwiththelight3119]

Is LCD screen touchable the same way as in Canon cameras? I have Canon M50 and I use screen to set everything up during recording session.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes it’s a full touchscreen you can change everything except the audio levels with it.

[@mannietravels]

Hey Shane are you using any diffusion filters with this camera? And if so which one?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

If I need an ND filter, I use either my URTH ND2 400 variable ND or the Haida Pro 2 ND/Polarizer which I reviewed a while ago. Both are solid.

[@mannietravels]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy yeah I already got the Haida Pro 2 but haven't used it yet. I was referring more like a Mist or diffusion filter. But looking at your footage I don't think it's necessary.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I don't use those sort of filters ever. :) @@mannietravels

[@mannietravels]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy neither will I now 😁

[@sudipchand2371]

I want great image for video and also I want convenience and future proof at the same time.. I am very new and have not invested in any camera brand but want to go either with Lumix or Sony... If you were me what would you choose and why??

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

If you want the best value camera the S5II is the way to go. If you want a more affordable lens lineup the FX30 (APSC) is a great choice. That lens lineup will come at the expense of some features, and more in other areas. I recently posted a video of the FX30 and you can find out if it will suit your needs better than this.

[@showtimestreamstudios7437]

Can you power and charge the Lumix S5ii directly from a power bank without using a dummy battery?

[@mannietravels]

Hey Shane, i didn't see anything covered on SD cards. I have a S5iix and looking at recording 6k internally but not sure which cards to get. What would you recommend? Thanks.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

V30 can do 6k as it’s 4:2:0 10 bit. I usually recommend V60 or higher because it’s faster to move files from your card to the computer.

[@mannietravels]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Legend! That's what I was hoping to hear. I think a V60 is the way to go for me. You should do a card review one day. Everyone needs an SD card 🙂 Thanks again Shane.

[@zandtussenjetenen]

Great video..can you record on a ssd disc?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks. No, that's for the S5IIX - Check the timestamps. :)

[@zandtussenjetenen]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy thanks for the fast reply.. I keep my gh6 for the moment.. 😋👍

[@djmpath971]

Hi, little question when it says 200 mbs when shooting in 6k 25p. Does it mean my SD card has to have a W: MB/s of 200? I bought a Sony Tough V60 150 W: MB/s will it be enough?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

V60 will be fast enough. You can even shoot 6k 25p with a V30, but the transfer time to the computer is a lot slower. V60 will speed that process up.

[@ILZHOO]

Can somebody please explain Luminance level setting, what use with v log, what with stills? I’m struggle a little bit. Thanks in advance

[@vladislavihl]

Which software do you use to grade your 6K footages? I have Davinci Studio but somehow I didn’t find the 6K option for timeline in project settings, only 4K and then 8K…

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Final Cut Pro

[@UrsuIonelPhotography]

i've noticed that FF 1080p50 and 1080p100 does not use PDAF, it switches to contract base, which is disapointing. There are people that still shoot in HD and want the use of the full sensor and shoot in 50 or 100p . You can use PDAF if you switch to crop mode. Is it hardware limitation or maybe something to come in next firmware updates?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I'll ask some questions about that. I had no idea HD50 or 60 was like that, I'll test it out. I shoot in 4k where it works fine.

[@haulfilms]

If Panasonic ever releases a GH6 version with PDAF, would you happen to know if the Leica 25-50mm F1.7 would work with the PDAF system?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

100%. It works with the PDAF on the Olympus cameras just fine.

[@haulfilms]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks 🤗

[@josemiguelherrerapalacin2816]

How can I record un 48p 4k ? Is it s&q mode ?

[@wojciechczupta9185]

I bought S5ii with kit lens based on your reviews. Looks like heck a lot of camera. AF works superb with talking head. Yet when I do yoga postures AF gets completely lost. If my eyes are not visible it keeps jumping between my body and background wall. Any ideas how to fix it? Or should I rother do that with manual focus?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Turn on body detection and you should be fine. If that doesn’t works set a zone up like one area mode. That will definitely work.

[@thiagoracca]

the camera have 4k60 and 4k30 if I buy it in europe? 4k25 and 4k50 is ridiculous nowadays, the world uses youtube and monitors all have the same refresh rate I ordered this camera but when I saw this on your video I am considering to cancel, I live in europe but I only intend to shoot 4k60, 4k30 and 6k30? please tell me the european version is not limited like this

[@depthofshine]

Hybrid phase detect only in 4k and does this work for stills shooting also?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes - it uses a combination of PDAF and Contrast for photography. The PDAF works in all photo modes I am aware of.

[@rightful4973]

20:48 Hello. When i click that rear button it doesn't open the focus modes for me, the camera instead starts focus peacking. I'm not sure if i changed the button the focus modes are mapped to but how would i fix this?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Just hold it down for 2-3 seconds and from the menu scroll down until you see reset to default.

[@donwarren3253]

Is there any way to change the function of a button besides holding it? I changed the blank button on the front near the lens, but I cant do the same with the top three buttons near the record button (wb, iso, etc)

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

If you're in video mode I think those ones are now locked to those functions. All of the back dials and wheels can be adjusted by holding them down for a few seconds.