Lumix S5 II: The Best Settings, Tips & Tricks

How to setup the Lumix S5 II or S5 IIX for photo & video
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[@michaelgaldamez7058]

Super practical video here. You don't go too deep into anything, but you also don't leave me confused. Thanks so much for this video!

[@george_edward_]

use this camera for all of my videos but have put too little time into learning all of it's nuances so super appreciative of this video

[@JurassicTrance]

Incredible video, I just rented one of these (S5iix). First time using a proper (non-iPhone video camera). I’ve got an all access press pass for an upcoming show across the Atlantic- camera arrived just days before, and between getting the necessary attachments (mics, cages, etc.) I’ve had very little time to actually get acquainted with it. This video has really helped fill in the gaps - especially the tip about the frame markers for 9:16- open gate being a primary reason I opted to rent this camera. May end up buying one if I’m pleased with the results, it’s between this one and the black magic 6k which lacks autofocus. Super clear, massive thanks!

[@mediamannaman]

How did the show across the Atlantic go? How well did the S5ii hold up for you?

[@JurassicTrance]

@@mediamannaman yes it went well and I’ve since bought one and used it to shoot another show in Denver end of last month - I’m actually going to be uploading some footage from that here hopefully in the next couple days. Will update here so you can see how it came out. First gig was in Bristol, UK and I was sort of figuring out the camera on the fly, these more recent shots are much better but still need to improve my technique. I had rented a Leica 24-90, though now I’ve purchased a LUMIX S Pro 24-70 & S Pro 70-200 both f/2.8. Shot in 6k opengate editing has been a dream.

[@mediamannaman]

@@JurassicTrance Super! Happy to hear you are satisfied. I just ordered one yesterday to get ready to make KZbin videos. I already have the 20-60mm kit lens, the LUMIX 50mm f1.8, and a Sigma 14-24 f2.8 since I already have the original S5. I’m anxious to start working with the S5ii. I’ll be on the lookout for your new footage!

[@mrheng562]

Smart choice to force the camera to use the video and stills setting separately, that’s basically what the Canon R8, R5C, etc. switch is for. Canon fanboys are so happy about that switch that’s not necessary. LOL!!! Also, spinning the dial for ISO helps with working faster. I personally like to set my right dial press for waveforms/vector, and my left for histogram. My up is set for focus peaking, and my down is for operation lock to avoid accidentally changing settings when working in a hurry. Thanks for the two piece of advice I mentioned earlier. I didn’t know those features were there because I overlooked it. This camera is so packed with features for the price. It’s such an underrated camera.

[@ed61730]

Great content as always. It's amazing how many features Panasonic really packed into this. Especially when seeing Sony is now charging a $150 upgrade for frame markers lol.

[@karikaru]

For real? That's ridiculous

[@codenameFourtySeven]

Bought the S5iix , came here for setting up and you delivered. Thanks mate

[@hyak107]

Best video I've found on setting up the S5II for video. You got right to it with no useless chatter. I'm video newb and can already tell your channel will be a greatt resource, thank you!

[@janwedek]

tip: you can press and hold any button to assign any of the available function. No need to search for it in the menu

[@SonofaFritzFilms]

One of the best tips I've read about this camera so far!

[@bdragule]

Glad I found a creator that understands that just because you CAN customize everything doesn't mean you should. Customizing pre-labeled buttons seems like sheer insanity to me.

[@Thehackerguy2000]

Recently I’ve added the wave form to my short cut, and man does that make things easier when exposing log.

[@jamesbruce]

Thanks. I made the mistake once of shooting photos in v-log (I was shooting raw). When I imported the images into lightroom and applied my regular preset to them, they all came out the same as if I had shot in any other photo preset. Thanks again.

[@williamsolis1]

Lumix have really lifted their game

[@Alec5711]

Great video! Thanks a ton, loving the settings you recommended, and I also feel like I understand my camera a little more now. Excited with what I can shoot with it now

[@specter116]

I just got the g9mii since I’m already invested in the MFT system and I’m loving it

[@thomasfitzgerald]

I noticed in one of the shots at 1:23 there's quite a bit of moire on your blue shirt. Have you noticed moire as an issue with the S5ii ? I didn't see it any where else in the video so wondering if it's only an issue under certain circumstances / shooting modes?

[@TheFilmmakersWorkshop]

Great content and information as always. Having a super talented partner in crime helps too- loves the camera work and framing in the stadium.

[@Evgeny_Maximov]

I don't have this camera, but I want to buy it after watching your video 😂 Thanks for sharing, Tyler

[@JeffBourke]

"Creative Video Combined Set" wow thanks for this! Getting stuck in LOG taking photos was driving me insane.

[@settingofthesuns]

Thanks for this video, as a new S5IIX owner, it's been super helpful. I do find myself lamenting the blacked out top dials on the X. In low light, I have a lot of trouble seeing the markings.

[@moishelande-se6sf]

I love the shutter angle hack👍

[@DaddyyCrab]

Thanks for the video. Im so novice on video creation. Practice! 😎

[@Princeton_James]

Lumix colors are so vibrant.

[@dantecorbett2221]

Love the breakdown!! I've been using similar settings and love the results.

[@mr.fincher2460]

Great Content buddy. Make a separate video for setting up the lumix S5IIX. I am buying that camera.

[@stalman]

Thanks! This was all filmed on the S5IIX, there’s nothing I would differently between the two cameras

[@todea]

Great video, this should be linked in the user manual :D

[@johanklintberger9630]

Very practical video, down to the essential setting of this camera.

[@АлексейС-ч1й]

Hello! I have a Lumix S5 II - it produces sound in Vegas - as many as 4 tracks - 2 mono and 2 silent. How to make one and stereo? Thank you

[@TheNanofiber]

Does this or the x version have variable shutter for video? Like instead of 60 or 125 you can make it 121, 123, 124 etc?

[@ctrice]

Loving using Lumix cameras!

[@Randy0xx]

My last camera was the G7 and there is a lot of content for it out there but I was soo limited with that camera.. now I own the S5ii and I couldn't be happier.. even helpful videos like yours popping up hehehe

[@Devotions-pw9zi]

I am connecting the Lumix S5II to my Macbook using the Lumix Tether app to MacOS devices with an M1 chip. Although the app connects to my Macbook and allows camera control. But I cannot use it as a webcam on Zoom, Teams, Riverside, or other virtual camera applications. The Lumix S5ii is not recognized, and I don't see any option to select the camera as a webcam. Your insights into this matter would greatly benefit users facing similar challenges. Thank you for your time and consideration.

[@lumixS5ii]

Tested the Sigma 16, 30 f/1.4 APS-C, these work great

[@ariefinariean]

This was so very helpful. Thank you

[@yeezusoneshot]

very top for SONYERS thanks bro

[@johnnieboy66]

Fantastic video. Im wondering if you have any paid 1 on 1 zmsessions you offer? Im currently is Sacramento, and i have this camera. Im looking to realky start my journey in photography and video production.

[@TedNemeth]

the S5ii is the best video camera I’ve ever used. It’s bonkers it’s only $2k.

[@nicktheavatar_]

Copped it for $1700 on Black Friday 🔥🔥 let’s go!!

[@TedNemeth]

Seriously? That is the deal of the century. The S5ii is truly the best video camera for the money. I don’t think anything can touch it at double the price. - Congrats.@@nicktheavatar_

[@captainasce9343]

Good Video! Thank you for a lot of help!

[@gabrielobrien21]

Found this highly useful, thanks!

[@ordinaryhunter]

I appreciate you making this!

[@TerenceKearns]

8:40 I would should JPG stills in log. import the entire session into davinci resolve (the images) and "grade" the images. Save the ones you want to keep in the gallery. No need for lightroom (or other raw processors). Too bad that cameras don't have 10bit non-raw stills formats. If you expose correctly, you can probably get away with 8bit JPG in V-Log. Maybe good for sports if you're coving a multi-day event with tens of thousands of frames. Don't have to deal with terrabytes of raw files and losing your mind sifting through all the frames. Scrub through davinci resolve in tape mode. Us differnt timelines and adjustment layers to process different looks.

[@nikolaipullen4561]

Thanks a lot for this comprehensive guide for video shooting. I am not an expert, but looking at the photos you shot...it seems that my S23 Ultra shoots better pictures 😅

[@ReviewsWithRich]

Thank you for putting this together- would it work with the first s5? I’ve just picked it up

[@stalman]

The sensor is the same so you can match the image quality, the biggest differences will be the auto focus

[@ReviewsWithRich]

@@stalman thank you so much for replying. Keep up the awesome work

[@johnnymauser7577]

​@@stalmanthe sensor is not the same.

[@fjidab]

Is there any way to shoot both JPGs (with LUT) and RAW (in V-Log)? I have managed to shoot with both files, but the RAW files looks like "standard" picture mode. Great video - thanks for explaining so well!

[@hari123hari100]

Unfortunately you can only have jpeg with lut applied in camera and separate underexposed raw file without any color corrections. I would love to have properly exposed raw when shooting with real time luts.

[@minimalchannel06]

Which camera do you mainly use for filming the content on your channel? Could you tell me the model? Also, which lens do you prefer to use when shooting face-forward videos indoors?

[@magnifyvideoco]

Im not sure if you know the answer to this.I recently upgraded from the gh5 to the s5ii. When i rec audio, lay it on the timeline. It sounds fine. But, after I export my video, the audio is nothing but a buzzing sound. Never had this problem with Gh5. Idk if it's something in my settings that needs to be changed or what.

[@magnusdiridian]

Just got mine, and I must say there are a TON of options on this. I can see I'll be learning for months! My other camera is a nikon coolpix from 2013, so I'm used to using that. This is like david and goliath without the slingshot!!

[@jeffb8824]

Have you had any issues with moire in video? I have heard this is a significant problem. Thanks for the great video!

[@stalman]

Yes it does have more moire than is ideal, check out my blue shirt when I'm on location

[@speedandmotion]

@@stalmanisn’t moire caused by the lens, not the camera?

[@blackbugmedia]

@@speedandmotionit’s caused by lack of optical low pass filter and the use of Bayer sensor.

[@kmwong1786]

Do you have a gallery website? To download photos to look on 4k monitor?

[@ablipinthecosmos]

until now I wasn't aware creativevideo combined set. It was so annoying. Thanks a lot

[@hugh_xiu]

super useful！！thanks bro

[@titothomas78]

What cam did you use to shoot this studio footage ?

[@TheTravellerSheriff]

Is there any nd filter adequate for the lens 20 60? i dont understand how it works because i find different measurments!

[@moishelande-se6sf]

The 20-60 has a filter thread of 67 mm so any nd filter that is 67 mm will work.

[@TheTravellerSheriff]

@@moishelande-se6sf thanks I have just realized this, my latest vlog was about top things in Morocco I have taken some footages with Lumix S5IIX , check it in my channel The video is subtitled into English

[@大眼的考拉]

How can I get your desk mat，I love it

[@robnjk]

I've been using Lumix S5 for over two years and I'm only now learning that AF-S & AF-C stand for Single & Continuous, and not Simple & Complex...

[@stalman]

Glad I could help with that! The weird thing is that it only seems to effect photo mode, not video

[@walrusgumboot]

Interesting that you chose Human instead of face/eye in the detection settings. Human does do eye tracking, where face/eye does both human but also face and eye when it is detected.

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

Creativevideo Combine Set - game changing nugget from this video. I am guilty of accidentally taking pictures in Log when I got back and forth between video and photo 😅

[@szubal]

I have been looking at S5II X ...these setting would work on it?

[@stalman]

Yes I’m showing all of this on the S5II X

[@szubal]

Just got my S5II X . This helps so much.

[@JeffBourke]

HOW can i DISABLE completely the rear shutter dial? I thought other people were just throwing in a token complaint when i heard about it BUT it really is bad. Needs to be completely disabled. Panasonic just can't get it right. The GH5 had that DISPLAY butten in the worst position NOW they have the shutteer dial sitting out there in a terrible spot.

[@contumancia]

top! thanks!

[@Fangarai]

i have the s5iix and for req quality it doesnt have any of the 6k options. Is that normal?

[@Goknights2018]

You got the knock off version.

[@KozyKoti]

They are there, just need ssd to enable I think.

[@loganwebb5449]

Have you noticed any issues with external monitors?

[@stalman]

When I first got it there was a noticeable delay. Then I know they had a firmware update addressing it but never tested it again, so I’m not sure if it’s resolved.

[@CheerleaderTW5566]

Thank you ! many useful tips and tricks, my A7S3 just like shit, shame on SONY

[@LucasCreativeTech]

Tyler, I see you shoot 4k 422. Does this make a much better LOOK difference vs shooting 6k 420 if someone is color grading in Resolve?

[@tompfeiler1426]

On your recording quality on the 6k open gate you quick saved shooting at 24 frames per second but when you went to the 4k you quick saved 30 frames per second… why on 4K did you not save 24 frames per second?… is that because if you’re shooting in slow motion 30 frames is half of 60?

[@markr041]

Why ever shoot in 24 fps? Your computer monitor has a 60 Hz frequency, and 60/24 is not an integer so that mucks up motion. Your phone also refreshes at 60Hz or 120 Hz. Your TV at 60Hz or 50Hz. Unless your videos are projected in movie theaters, 24 fps is not a good choice, leaving aside it limits the ability to pan smoothly.

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

It’d be nice to have a camera review and settings video simply on the photos only. Not everyone wants video.

[@sashajer5491]

Спасибо!

[@sebastiandisend3818]

Your voice sounds just like that of LevelCap Gaming

[@BenjiSamosir]

Why Lumix? Why not Nikon Z9/Z8 or Sony A1?

[@stalman]

Pretty simple, I’ve used the Nikons, I don’t have an A1, and Lumix wanted to sponsor a video 🤗

[@creativegreatsvisuals]

what is h.264 : 420?

[@danprocaccio]

Lumix desperately needs some pancakes for the L-mount. 28 and 40 pancakes would be perfect for travel for this camera. The current lenses are not compact and are heavy to carry around all day.

[@arielish4214]

Not pancakes but sigma have a few options like the 35mm f2

[@danprocaccio]

@@arielish4214 have the sigmas, they're still a little big and heavy. Sony has some nice small primes and canon has that 28mm pancake. L mount needs at least one pancake (28 or 40) for street and travel.

[@MrDogtown22]

Do a video about the MP4 settings ffs. Like no one has.

[@VynZography]

08:00 this seems super important but I'm also so confused by it.

[@VynZography]

OK I read the manual and what a daft way to do this.

[@FILMANDGAMES]

the lumix s5 video looks better. i have the s5ii

[@nava079]

Anyone from 2023?.. no.. ok😢😢😢

[@Vukvr]

I am

[@ScarF1sh]

Same

[@wmpx34]

No I’m from the future. 2024

[@Icon206]

Hahahahahaaa

[@staceysims7270]

2024

[@upskillindiaa]

Lumix S5iix have any soft skin feature !!

[@kamilpotato3764]

Real time lut setting is bit useless for photography when applied with custom lut. It applies it over vlog which makes everything overexposed. I shoot raw on card and jpeg on other. Only way to use real time luts is to apply them in my photo styles. This gets close to fuji experience but still not as versatile and faithful to film recipes.

[@dorta1812]

I do the same I been searching like crazy for something remotely close to Fuji recipes but I simply can’t find it. 😰

[@kamilpotato3764]

@@dorta1812 Sadly most of the free luts are shite. Way oversaturated, over the top. I even bought some and they aren’t great either. Nowhere near Fuji recipes. If community would develop something that is close the Fuji recipes I wouldn’t mind even paying. So far I couldn’t find anything resembling anything close to them.

[@dorta1812]

@@kamilpotato3764 same here, the camera is very capable to do it, and I would love to have eterna in my s5II, is simple doesn’t exist

[@kamilpotato3764]

@@dorta1812 I would like to have something that resembles recipes based on Astia and Classic Chrome.

[@walrusgumboot]

People just need to develop some luts designed for the standard profile or like.709 (for photography use).

[@goralowy]

why are there no subtitles in Polish? Regards

[@Matty-v4y]

Me from 2023

[@GeeQueeeTv]

Slow down a little, u guys are professionals , first timers trying to follow. Thanks.

[@Sad-r9p]

من المفروض يحلل كلام وزير روسيا وليس لا يحلل ماذا قيل في المواقع دكتور تاع مواقع😂

[@Good_enough_dude]

great video, but slow tf down there ADHD. lol you rip though everything so fast it's hard to keep up.

[@OriginalGaucho]

Dude. You. Talk. Too. Fast.

[@lvanhouten73]

This video was extremely helpful thank you!

[@ojogman]

Does the s 52 have all I mode ?