LUMIX S5 l One Year Later (S5 & S5ii Cinematic Review and Sample Footage)

My thoughts on the Lumix S5 after a year of shooting with it for fun and for work, around the world. Most of the info will be and all the footage will be applicable to the S5ii and S5iiX
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[@TheRetardization]

your footage is AMAZING!!!! you really know how to show emotion in your shots. i got such a heavy feeling from nostalgia just from your footage. very powerful. AWESOME!!!

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks so much!!! 🙏🥰

[@danysoloyo]

Thank you for your video. Amazing. One of the best videos about a camera description. Right on point.

[@AveryCaudill]

Thank you!!

[@asalirafik7]

Stunning quality and color grading ..this camera is so underrated, with a good autofocus this couldve been the most succefull camera in the market

[@AveryCaudill]

It really is! Thanks :)

[@slows728]

I agree, sadly, video quality of the S5II is not as good.

[@jungleboy1]

@@slows728 is it still bad? Did they not fix it via firmware. I am hearing that too. Today i secured a good deal on a S5 + kit lens for $600

[@victor.melchorfilm]

One of the best videos I’ve seen on the s5 thank you for sharing your thoughts and footage!

[@AveryCaudill]

Wow appreciate it! Thanks for watching 😁

[@LAsparkTVWireTestLimited]

A beautiful and unusual mixture of rig and space lovely to watch, well done thank you.

[@AveryCaudill]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@jayforcinema]

Beautiful footage, and your usage and experience makes perfect sense :)

[@AveryCaudill]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@KarolWasilka]

Since you put this tremendous review, it would be great to see your rig with this camera. Your footage is stunning! Great job!

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks so much! For almost all my footage I don’t use a rig, but maybe I’ll do a quick video showing what I do use sometimes :)

[@OwoyemiMichael]

So beautiful. I just got the S5IIX and I planned picking the S5 original as B-cam. Your grade and composition are so topnotch and I love your choice of music for this video.

[@AveryCaudill]

Much appreciated! Enjoy the new cameras! :)

[@OwoyemiMichael]

@@AveryCaudill You're welcome. Thanks

[@helmet212]

Oh man what a camera. Excellent. I am using cameras since i was 12. My father had a portrait photography studio which I took over later so I am pretty well versed with cameras. And Lumix is one of those purchases which I am really proud of. A Fender Stratocaster was also one of those purchases. Both are complete instruments.

[@AveryCaudill]

That’s amazing!!

[@Fifthimagez]

This was truly amazing work by far the best video on this camera thanks for sharing!

[@AveryCaudill]

Thank you!!

[@ChevaughnBeckford]

As a full-time Lumix S5 user, amazing video! I plan on getting the S5iiX soon and keeping the S5 as a B Cam

[@AveryCaudill]

Awesome! Thank you! That sounds like the perfect kit :)

[@mmaneage86]

I really love the image quality out of my S5. I have a GH5S as well but there is something about the color science of the S5 that I can't put my finger on. Whatever that something is your footage demonstrates it perfectly!

[@AveryCaudill]

Totally agree!! And thanks :)

[@LeLouisLafontaine]

This video is sooo beautiful, really inspiring, I think I am going for this camera to shoot my travel, when my summer job is over

[@AveryCaudill]

Thank you!! Its a good one for sure

[@CreatorMelvin]

Thanks for this video! Loved the way you made this review video. I switched to the S5 a year and haven’t looked back.

[@AveryCaudill]

Thank you for watching!

[@AveryCaudill]

Thank you for watching!

[@michejerome958]

Merci pour ces infos précieuses sur le Lumix, ainsi que ces belles images !

[@AveryCaudill]

Je t'en prie😁

[@III-rf2jh]

Such amazing shots, wow

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks!

[@jerry.cray..]

You’ve created some stunning work with this camera! I sold my bmpcc 4k for the S5. It’s arriving in the mail tomorrow. I’m so hyped!😊

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! And enjoy it!

[@legit_nz]

this was such a dope review, ive been tossing up with sony vs lumix for awhile due to workflow with homies, but this sold me to the s5iix

[@AveryCaudill]

Hahaha I get that! Im sure it'll be worth the hassle though- thanks for watching!

[@SkateboardDad]

This footage was all so beautiful. instant sub

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks!!

[@ericbeaton7211]

Really enjoyed your video. A couple of years ago I decided to go full frame and bought into Sony. After struggling with the menu system, the ergonomics, the flip out screen that doesn’t offer enough to make it worth while and is almost useless in bright sunlight, the auto focus system that seems to work on the principle that close enough is good enough. I had enough and am in the process of selling all my Sony gear. I found a nearly new S5 with the 50mm and 20-60mm lenses on eBay. I know the camera is not perfect. But it feels right when I hold it, it focuses where I want it to and the colour science has got to be amongst the best of any camera brand. I am enjoying photography once more.😊

[@AveryCaudill]

Glad to hear it, enjoy!

[@Tijlliekens]

Stunning footage

[@AveryCaudill]

Many thanks!

[@user-vk8xm4vv1v]

damn.... nice shots men.... I came here after seeing a black magic pocket video of yours, but now I'm thinking of doing some research on this Lumix S5...

[@AveryCaudill]

Both good options!

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Lovely footage, thanks.

[@AveryCaudill]

Thank you!

[@chrisjmedia]

you mentioned so many points I always have in mind that so many other reviews don't mention at all like the joy to just take the cam in any weather conditiions and without thinking about batterylife or else. Maybe the blackmagic footage looks more organic to me, the ease of use it something just more important. Cause it's all about shooting at all! :D I really got excited to use a camera like yours and make the switch from my blackmagic too because i want the freedom of that ease of use to go anywhere anytime. The equipment should work for me and not me around it. :)

[@AveryCaudill]

Absolutely!

[@dancrosby6091]

Nice video. I love the s5 as well. Plan on getting another used S5 for an additional cam. Just subbed 👍🏾

[@AveryCaudill]

Appreciate it! Having two is a good idea haha I should as well

[@haulfilms]

Nice review. Good information, thanks!

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks for watching!

[@rimshot413]

Beautiful shots

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks!

[@Niiich3]

finally someone with a lot of footage thank you

[@AveryCaudill]

Of course!

[@ricflomusic]

Great review thank you!

[@AveryCaudill]

😁😁

[@nodasmichalopoulos5108]

Amazing color-grading (in particular in these frames 5:17)!!! You have to do a colorgrading tutorial!! I have s5ii and bmpcc6k and same as you( i leave the bmpcc in the house all the time )!!!

[@AveryCaudill]

@@nodasmichalopoulos5108 haha thank you! I will at some point :) it’s a great camera

[@foggymossstudio]

Great work!

[@AveryCaudill]

Thank you!!

[@naormeningher]

Amazing footage.

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-gy1tv4zz7t]

❤ thank you 🙏

[@DrHansBrewery]

Awesome, I love my S5, I just got the S5IIX.

[@AveryCaudill]

Nice! How do you like it?

[@elieh.studio]

Best review I have seen for this camera ! How can two batteries last for a wedding? Or is it for photos?

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! I usually just shoot short clips (and have another camera running for the ceremony)

[@yreyes1451]

Beautiful footage and colors/look. @ the 43 second mark, did you grade that with Dehancer or a similar film emulation app?

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks!! My grading process is in the description, but no I do everything in Resolve :) thanks for watching!

[@kutimkut]

Very helpful video, thanks a lot:) I really enjoy your style, keep it up! I didn‘t get the part with the micro hdmi. So with this camera its not possible to use a field monitor?

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks!! Sorry for the confusion, it works fine with a monitor, its just a micro sized port so its rather fragile

[@JG-fz3qf]

Hey man! Great review with some awesome shots. How are you adapting Nikon glass to the S5?

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! I just use a cheap manual adapter I think from Urth

[@miba8303]

Thanks....nice ...inspiring....take care!

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks!

[@michaelmcnarly]

Love this video! Very inspiring. I’m also an S5 user and it’s easily the best camera I’ve ever owned. What adapter do you recommend for Canon FD to L mount?

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! I had ef mount adapters already, but Id just use any cheap one honestly. Its just a "dumb" adapter so shouldn't really matter

[@mannatuu]

Wow , ditto . However you clearly know a lot more than I do. Great footage , respect.

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks!

[@uncleanAlibertine1]

Amazing video! Are you satisfied with af in photo mode ( do u ever use af in photo?)? So this is original s5 right

[@AveryCaudill]

Yep! And I’ve never used the autofocus in photo mode sorry!

[@J.R......]

If you had to choose one lens to record with which would it be? Really nice footage man.

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! Probably either a 24-70 or a 35mm prime. The 20-60mm kit lens looks pretty good too actually

[@sveinsveen]

Looking to get the Lumix s5ii, amazing footage and insight! For a one lens setup, what would you recommend as the most fitting (skiing, outdoors, people, adventure)?

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! For me, id go with a 35mm prime, but a zoom would likely be more practical :)

[@sveinsveen]

@@AveryCaudill Thank you!! What the reason for Tokina 28-80 2.8 over Sigma or Lumix variants? :)

[@jaredLein]

Amazing footage. What adapter do you use to adapt the Nikon lenses to your s5?

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks!! An Urth one I think, pretty sure it was 40$ or so on Amazon

[@ceelothatmane9421]

Love your Deakinsesque style. How you get the arri color space conversion?

[@AveryCaudill]

Why thank you :) just in the davinci color space transform

[@shueibdahir]

This camera (OG S5) seems to have a 16bit sensor readout mode since the VLOG profile can see all 16+ stops of dynamic range which is impressive but of course the noise counters that back to 12. The S5ii is only capable of seeing 14 stops, which tells me they lowered the bitdepth (might be to speed up the readout)

[@AveryCaudill]

Interesting!

[@slows728]

I have both, if you really appreciate the best video quality, the S5 is much better.

[@shueibdahir]

@@slows728 Yeah I've noticed that aswell but I don't like shooting on any camera that does in-camera processing. I like doing that myself. That's why I only shoot real RAW with CinemaDNG

[@ryoukos]

Great cinematic style, love the dreamy/nostalgic look. I found a really cheap S5 with 20-60mm Lens Kit. Is this lens worth getting, or should I aim for body only and get cheap Nikon lenses?. PS. I currently own a GH5 and would keep that for b-roll.

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! Id say yes, then test out the lens and just sell it if you dont really like it. Ive jut posted another video mostly with S5 footage if you want to see more with vintage glass

[@pmfilmsUK]

Fantastic

[@AveryCaudill]

Thank you!

[@bluorry]

I‘m not gonna lie.. I will buy a S5 because of this video! You should get paid by Panasonic haha! Thanks for your content! Can you also do a color grade tutorial for us? These edits look unbelievable!!

[@AveryCaudill]

Hah I’m honored! Thanks! If you order on Amazon I actually have an affiliate link set up haha, and I’ll keep that in mind! Have had a lot of interest for sure

[@ClassicCOD]

I need to invest in a camera for rave/concert video, all I need is IBIS, fast auto focus and being able to plug in a mic and external screen. Reckon this would be good? it will be low light stuff too

[@AveryCaudill]

I imagine the mark ii would be great!

[@leocaptured]

Hi Avery, great video. Should I go for the S5 or S1 if they are more or less the same price right now?

[@AveryCaudill]

I chose the s5 for the smaller size mainly, thanks for watching!

[@filipzamec9671]

Lovely review. Just bought used S5 and I'm amazed what picture a video quality I can get. Why do you use ARRI log (I suppose version 3) and not VLOG when grading?

[@AveryCaudill]

Nice! And I just prefer the colors, vlog is great too

[@filipzamec9671]

@@AveryCaudill I must try that :) I also would be interested in your gear selection on wedding for example, if you don't use rig. What are your tips to stabilize the footage...

[@AveryCaudill]

@@filipzamec9671 I’ll think about that for another video! Good idea, thanks for watching!

[@PERIKLISTSINTZAS]

i have s5 and tomorrow i get s5iix ,with lumix s5 series you can do a commercial clean broadcasting style footage,and also a short or feature film or documentary .Some times lumix has this kind of artificial videohish look but it is beautiful and other times shots like a cinema camera especially with v-log and good lens.Your footage which is excellent and the color grade shows this kind of filmic look ,did you shot on v-log?

[@AveryCaudill]

Totally agree! I hate the "video" look as well, thats why ive stuck with this camera. And yes everything is V-log except one or two shots. Thanks for watching :)

[@laksh.mp4]

Between Fuji XT4 and 18-55 Kit lens and Lumix S5 and 20-60 kit lens, what would you believe would be the travel camera that you'd recommend. I wanna do hybrid photo and vid for personal use and travelling, and I believe that you have experience with XT3 and S5 and can pull out marvelous images from both.

[@AveryCaudill]

@@laksh.mp4 thanks! Fuji is definitely smaller so that’s probably what I’d take, but I’d say the s5 is slightly better iq

[@bonnaiii]

I love my s5 mainly for photos but I thought about testing the video

[@GlennUpgraded]

How accurate is it for portrait photos? What’s your focus setting with it?

[@thenightisyoung2010]

Keep coming back to this video. Just got an s5 and put my old minolta 28mm on it, you mentioned you go out in the rain with the vintage lens adapted with no problems?

[@AveryCaudill]

Nice! I cant say i would recommend it haha, but i haven't personally had any water get in

[@thenightisyoung2010]

@@AveryCaudill ahh nice, thanks for the field testing Brave soul.

[@AveryCaudill]

haha anytime!@@thenightisyoung2010

[@apcreativemedia]

There are still certain things that make me reach for the S5 over the S5II, mainly the picture profiles are much nicer on the first version. Great video!

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! And interesting, which ones do you prefer?

[@apcreativemedia]

@@AveryCaudill VLog on both look the same, but I flip over to natural for lowlight stuff. The natural on the S5II looks a little plasticky, whereas the original looks awesome. That might’ve been a trade-off when the added the PDAF

[@AveryCaudill]

@@apcreativemedia Strange! thanks for the info!

[@aiseurnae5976]

I agree, I use Panasonic camera since a long time and the S5 has much nicer rendering than the S5II with most profiles. The S5II looks very plastic with very bad fine details rendering. V-Log is OK on the S5II, but not exactly the same than the S5, it has slightly less details but more agressive digital sharpness. I don't know if it's because of PDAF because the GH6 also has weird details compared to the GH5 or the G9. I think it's because of the new engine developed with Leica. For me they killed the fantastic image quality than Lumix had before.

[@slows728]

@@apcreativemedia I don't know if it was really better before the 2.0 firmware, but V-log on the S5 and S5II doesn't look the same at all. Resolution looks not the same, details are much worse and the sharpening is absolutely ugly, skin textures doesn't loon natural at all on the S5II. Of course, Natural and standard profiles are even worse.

[@WanganWidow]

Liked and subbed! Any chance that shot at 2:07 was in The Netherlands? Looks so much like our favorite pannenkoeken boat. 😅

[@AveryCaudill]

Appreciate it! And that’s actually a whale watching boat near Seattle! I’ll have to come see yours though :)

[@WanganWidow]

I'll have to come check yours out as well! My sister actually lives in Seattle, hah.

[@AveryCaudill]

@@WanganWidow oh cool! It’s a deal haha

[@DennisDinges]

Have you used this with gimbals as well, like zhiyun m3 for example?

[@AveryCaudill]

Only once or twice sorry! I don’t use gimbals often

[@ruff1draft]

Currently in my opinion I see the Panasonic S5 Mark 1 as Panasonic full frame equivalent of all there midrange micro four thirds camera's especially since it has unlimited recording time limit in 4K 8 bit and 1080HD 10bit. I actually would love to own both the Panasonic S5 Mark 1 and Panasonic S5 Mark ii x and Panasonic S5 Mark ii

[@outsidetherapyexperience]

really beautiful work. i'm wondering if you shoot 8 or 10 bit? the one thing stopping me is the 30 minute record limit for 4k 10 bit. i know it can do unlimited external. just curious if you've used 4k 8bit and if so how does it grade?

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! I've actually never even switched into an 8 bit mode haha. But if you weren't shooting in log im sure it would look great

[@outsidetherapyexperience]

@@AveryCaudill i get it and why would you?

[@AveryCaudill]

@@outsidetherapyexperience haha exactly. But yeah for long recording it would be annoying

[@RandomMotoThings]

How did you color this? Looks really cinematic

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! There’s a bit of info in the description, I don’t remember specifically though. It’s a fairly light grade

[@Kryzvlogs]

Hi im new to lumix. How's your experience using it for sports videography? I understand there is rolling shutter but based on your soccer scene it looks ok.

[@AveryCaudill]

In apsc mode it’s never been an issue!

[@Kryzvlogs]

@@AveryCaudill got it. Thank you

[@ThroughtheLensProductions]

Thinking of selling my 6K pro since I prefer the 4K version due to the mount possibilities and get the mark I as a incognito/low light camera. Think the BMPCC 4K and the S5 being a good pair?

[@AveryCaudill]

Definitely!!

[@seasideshutterworx]

Such an inspiring video! If you don't mind me asking if I want to use my zebras for exposure metering what would in your opinion be the best zebra setting?

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! I always use 100% so I can see when it’s truly clipped

[@seasideshutterworx]

@AveryCaudill Thank you. Your colour grading is amazing!

[@AveryCaudill]

@@seasideshutterworx thank you😁

[@GlennUpgraded]

For skin tone, what IRE level would you expose it on VLog?

[@AveryCaudill]

Eveything in this video, I just expose for the brighest part of the image, if I needed to light properly- 60ire or so, Vlog is pretty standard and really easy to work with @@GlennUpgraded

[@jtrowww]

As someone 100% new to video work after weeks of bouncing back and forth on a hybrid video/stills camera your video sold me on the s5 and picked up a used on yesterday. But I did notice you mention you mostly use vintage lenses on the s5, would you mind sharing a couple of your go to lenses?

[@AveryCaudill]

Awesome! Everything I used is in the description, but I’d recommend a 24mm and a 50mm Nikon or canon fd as a good starting point

[@jtrowww]

@@AveryCaudill definitely see that now! That’s what I get for watching the video and commenting without reading the full description! Lol Love the content and appreciate the guidance. You’ve gained a new fan thank you!

[@AveryCaudill]

@@jtrowww anytime! Thanks for watching

[@tobijamtb7500]

Should i buy the lumix s5ii or the fx 30. Prioritizing video but i still want to take some pics

[@AveryCaudill]

There’s a lot to consider without knowing your specific needs, I’d say watch as many videos as you can or rent each. I also do consulting through patreon if you’re ever interested

[@yashark1893]

I feel like the only group of people who notice the auto focus deficiency are professional videographers! People who watch the content presented are too distracted by the story and the image to notice the nuances of the lack of quick auto focus. So Don't worry about it too much :) By the way thank you for a great video. I love the cinematic crop and to the picture.

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks!

[@dosoaz]

Brother, I'm seriously considering buying a S5 for portraits, lifestyle and some events where lightning may be poor. How's the camera holding like for someone doing 85% photos and 15% videos for social media?

[@AveryCaudill]

Honestly any camera made in the last 5 years is probably up to the task! Haha! Just depends on your preferences, but I’m sure the s5 is capable

[@AndSoGoes]

Would you be able to explain what brings you to the full frame world for cinematic filming (s5) vs the apsc world (x-t3)? Is it less traditionally cinematic to go full frame as far as the characteristics of the image (lenses, background blur, etc)? Or would you consider that a misunderstanding of how to shoot on these two types of sensors? Can you essentially make either look like a traditional, Arri-type image depending on lens choice, or is apsc providing something closer to traditional cinema look? Setting budget aside for a second, at the $1k price point, with the goal of having a great hybrid option that you could also make cinematic short films on, would you suggest reaching back to something like the X-T3 or looking ahead to full frame like with the S5?

[@AveryCaudill]

Yeah the second bit is more accurate to the best of my understanding, lens choice and aperture especially will make the difference. I like full frame for the low light and overall image quality but find myself shooting in apsc mode usually anyway to get better rolling shutter performance. To be honest I’d go for an s5 and manual lenses! Either are amazing though

[@AndSoGoes]

@@AveryCaudill Appreciate the reply, friend. I'm going crazy trying to figure out where to buy into this world, which is SO advanced and different then when I used to do film/photography work 20 years ago now. Haven't touched a camera since before my kids were born and the Canon 5D had just come out . What is this strange new world?

[@AveryCaudill]

@@AndSoGoes Haha fair! Theres too many choices for sure. Honestly any camera in the last few years will be good

[@AndSoGoes]

@@AveryCaudill Every time I think I've locked in on a choice, another camera catches my eye. But the S5s keep pulling me back in like some sort of ibis-laden spell.

[@gilhadanimusic7494]

It seems like a great cam however I see in most footage yellowish tint and mudy grainy texture spacialy in the background which makes the overwhole image not clean. Is it only me?

[@AveryCaudill]

I personally haven’t noticed anything major

[@gabriellink3958]

I saw the s1 is used similarly priced.... What would you advise?

[@AveryCaudill]

For me the size made all the difference! Ive never used the s1 though so cant really comment

[@chadkelley]

What adapter do you use for the Canon FD lenses? Thanks!

[@AveryCaudill]

I had hard ef mounts on the fd lenses :)

[@dukebozikowski3801]

Nice Footage!

[@AveryCaudill]

Thank you!!

[@dukebozikowski3801]

@@AveryCaudill Any way you could provide some v-log footage for download? I want to try color grading some footage. I loved the shots at 0:55 - 1:18 and 2:15 - 2:32 if you still have those

[@AveryCaudill]

@@dukebozikowski3801 sure! Not sure about those clips exactly but shoot me an email, it’s in the description

[@dawoodhanif2399]

what lens did you use at 0:42

[@AveryCaudill]

The vintage Tokina 28-80mm if i remember right!

[@HeyElvisG]

Would you recommend the S5 to someone who is new to filming & looking for filming purposes only?

[@AveryCaudill]

Definitely! There are cheaper options as well but it’s a camera you could grow into and use for a long time

[@MoreThings_]

did u shoot this on lumix s5ii 24 fps and handheld?

[@AveryCaudill]

Original s5 and yes almost all 24p

[@RockWILK]

LOVE my s5, only downside for me is the occasional moire. No OLP filter makes me think of grabbing a used S1H. Also really inexpensive now. Overall though, the s5 is an incredible creative tool, for sure.

[@AveryCaudill]

Try a vintage lens! I’ve never had a clip with moire except with the kit lens, good ideas though

[@RockWILK]

@@AveryCaudill I actually only use vintage lenses. And anamorphic. The moire came using a Minolta Rokkor lens.

[@AveryCaudill]

@@RockWILK Huh, interesting! Good to know

[@RockWILK]

@@AveryCaudill honestly, I think it’s rare, because I just shot a full length feature film, using only the S5 for two years, and did not see it show up even once, so I think I’m a pretty good example of how rare it actually is, but I did see it making a KZbin video, and just because of the way I am, I’m so meticulous with my work, I just can’t I’m-know it. I can’t un-see it. :-) I think I’m gonna get a used S1h and make that my A camera so I don’t even have to think about it. First world problems. Lol

[@AveryCaudill]

@@RockWILK that’s awesome! But yeah I understand hahaha 😂

[@aiseurnae5976]

I have both, I only use the S5II when I need to slowly walk with the camera while recording. The S5 has much better image quality than the S5II with most profiles.

[@NkProdTV]

I’ve seen a few comments claiming the same thing regarding the S5II vs the S5 image quality. I have the S5 and was wondering if I should skip the S5II and save a little more for the S5IIX? I’m also not a fan of how you need an upgrade key for the S5ii while the S5 comes with it out of the box…

[@aiseurnae5976]

@@NkProdTV The S5II and the S5IIX have the same image quality, you have more recording option like Prores or All-i but it doesn't remove the bad details rendering. If you don't need a very fast AF, I think the S5 is the better camera. However I think you should test the S5II, some people don't see a big difference between the S5 and S5II video quality.

[@LoveAlexx]

what do you use to color grade??? 😭🙏🏼

[@AveryCaudill]

Resolve! I have the studio version but even the free one can do 99%

[@ilhambarkhudar]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌿👍🏼

[@AveryCaudill]

😃

[@lambegraham]

Would you recommend this over a Sony A6700 for cinematic? Struggling between the two.. aware Sony is APS-C

[@AveryCaudill]

I’ve never used one, but the lumix is my top choice if you don’t need Sony autofocus

[@wkghrs]

Someone who knows what they're doing can get cinematic images out of both. The A6700's advantage is having comparable image quality to an S5 in a smaller size and excellent autofocus. The S5 is much easier to use, has better monitor/EVF, has dual card slots, never overheats. They're built like tanks. Pro work- S5 no question. Longevity - S5. Portability - A6700.

[@FDFchannel1]

amazing. how do you get this aspect ratio ?

[@AveryCaudill]

Thanks! I edit, export and upload in 4k by 1608 pixels in Resolve

[@FDFchannel1]

thx its like anamorphic@@AveryCaudill

[@NowyKurs]

Sure. it's a good camera. Definitely grate for photography and also for video. But to be honest, I still prefer to use my GH5 with spedbooster than S5, especially when I do my own creative stuff. 6K HLG 200 bit H265 just can't be beaten especially when it comes to organic look.

[@AveryCaudill]

Whatever works for you! I never got along with the gh5 but that was years ago now haha

[@slows728]

I agree the GH5 in 6K Open Gate has one of the best image I have seen. I think if you like this look, you could like the S1H or S1 6K Open Gate, it looks very similar. However the S5 with sharpness at -5 or 0 in V-log is pretty close. The S5II however is a big disappointement for video quality.

[@ThePodcastStudioMiltonKeynes]

Wait… there’s a record limit on the S5?

[@AveryCaudill]

In certain modes, I forget which though sorry, it’s never been an issue for me

[@AveryCaudill]

www.photographypursuits.com/panasonic-lumix-s5-recording-time-limit/

[@HogbergPhotography]

You seem to have exported in the wrong framerate, cause almost everything is "choppy".

[@AveryCaudill]

I think you might have an issue on your end, haven’t heard anyone mention that and it plays smooth for me

[@swashyhimself]

the rolling shutter is stopping me from getting this or even the 2.

[@AveryCaudill]

I dont blame you, the mark ii is even a little worse I think. If you shoot in S35 mode though its almost not noticeable

[@user-vk7si7ks9x]

S5 still

[@idgafaboutbs]

Is this camera good for talking heads?

[@AveryCaudill]

I’d say so!

[@idgafaboutbs]

Does that mean I dont have to worry about the autofocus if I am going to create videos for my youtube channel?

[@AveryCaudill]

@@idgafaboutbs I don’t use autofocus and never have any issues with interviews

[@idgafaboutbs]

@@AveryCaudill the thing is there will be no one behind the camera to do the manual focus as I am the one in front of it talking.

[@AveryCaudill]

@@idgafaboutbs I just use a smaller aperture and don’t move back and forth

[@Huba_ha]

Bro really exposed the censor outside, it makes me uncomfortable

[@AveryCaudill]

Hahahaha it worked out this time

[@user-vk8xm4vv1v]

better than black magic camera?? you serious??

[@AveryCaudill]

They’re both great