LUMIX S5IIX My Long Term Review - Pros, Cons, and Firmware Requests! 📸

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The S5IIX is my favorite Full Frame Camera of all time. While it's not perfect, it's a pleasure to use for the sort of stuff I do on KZbin and outside of it. Let me know what you think of the S5IIX - Get it on sale here while Black Friday is still on! 🛒 B&H - bhpho.to/3oacOJn 🛒 Amazon AU - amzn.to/41aNbsU 🛒 Amazon UK - amzn.to/3D4deb5 🛒 Amazon Canada - amzn.to/4fTU1aM 🛒 Amazon DE - amzn.to/4eWUho0 🛒 Amazon es - amzn.to/4gggkY9 (affiliate links)

[@jeffb8824]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy everyone seems to love the Fx3, which I know you’ve also owned. Why do you prefer the s5ii x over the Fx3? Thanks so much!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

@@jeffb8824 Yes, the S5IIX represents far better value and 6K open gate is great to work with. If you're a handheld shooter it's not even close, the S5IIX kills the FX3. The FX3 is better only in 4K60/120p and in some autofocus modes. In other AF modes, the S5IIX performs better.

[@kostistau]

This is the best review of the s5ii I’ve ever seen. Thanks for your work

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks so much!

[@alex-chicago-80]

As soon as they come out with the updated S1, I'm buying. I love what Nikon is doing, i own a Zf myself. But I like to root for the underdogs. Panasonic make the best hybrid cameras over the other competition in my opinion. What they offer for video is amazing. Their alliance with Sigma, and Leica gives you really great quality glass.

[@marin_real_estate_photography]

Thanks, Shane. Hope you guys are having a great time.

[@tukaetaka]

I will be really pleased if Panasonic add the extra frame markers to the S5II. I really miss them

[@Nature_Unboxed_0]

My S5 II is the best camera I ever owned, and I'm pretty much owned all brands.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

S5II is a beast mate, well done!

[@Studiotek]

Same! Nothing else compares, for real. I don't even know what it is, but even cameras that are technically "better" and cost a lot more, just aren't FUN to use like Lumix cameras are. Sony cameras feel like soulless tools comparatively.

[@donal_maccarthy]

This is great! Well done! Super polished!

[@vibinc4005]

Thanks for the thorough review with many great sample clips throughout. The best S5IIX review I have seen!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks!

[@1UpBebop]

I know three people that went GH7 to G9ii and one person that went S5IIX to S5II. The GH7 -> G9ii people all used Resolve, so prores raw meant nothing to them, shoot in cool climates so the fan meant nothing, especially since the g9ii already doesnt overheat even in the warm, they don't shoot on a lot with other Arri cameras, so log color grade matching with arri cameras meant nothing to them, etc. Just like you said at the end - we convince ourselves we need coverage for all these extreme edge case scenarios, but 99.9999% of the time it's just us fooling ourselves that we will ever be in a situation that calls for it. While the S5IIx has some neat awesome tech features like the live streaming ability and such, I know for a fact I will never actually "need" it.

[@judsonbertoch7928]

Nice, as always. For me, mostly a video shooter behind the camera: 1. Always work on autofocus improvements. 50% of the time in normal conditions I still have to use the focus ring to acquire focus, then "C" does take over nicely. 2. Rolling shutter. From what I read, this is not firmware fixable, but I rarely pan at all because of it. 3. I wish it had a higher resolution LCD screen 4. I wish I could change the focus peaking colors via a button. 5. Use some of the marketing budget to hire someone like yourself to TOTALLY test and figure out the camera B4 release. Cameras are so damn complex nowadays and it was really frustrating to set it up, especially autofocus settings.

[@mike_k.]

half of your problems are fixable with external monitor which you want especially if you are recording since on such small display you will think you are in focus and will be badly surprised in the post. I will rather have external monitor that I choose than bigger body to fit 5''.

[@judsonbertoch7928]

@@mike_k. I do use a monitor. FP is set to one color on the monitor and another on the LCD. The HDMI feed for info can only go to the monitor or the LCD (not both). If you send it to (at least my monitor) the monitor the info is across the top and smaller letters/numbers than LCD so what's the point. Plus the waveform cannot be sent to the monitor. It makes it awkward to have to use have the screen folded out and the monitor mounted.

[@Joyful-Yarn]

Love your videos mate. Proud owner of this camera. It’s a beast.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Awesome! I'm glad you're loving it as well. Thanks man.

[@ablemediaproductions]

Great video Shane, covered all the points I love about using the S5II. On the 4 channel audio issue, I noticed you edit with FCP. You probably know this but you can select a box to disable any empty audio channels when importing clips which solves that issue easily. I leave that on now I use as S5II. I’m guessing other NLEs like DaVinci or Premiere might have similar options on import.

[@Dogen]

Wonderful review!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks, Dogen!

[@Dogen]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy My pleasure!

[@Zの黙示録]

ここで見るとはｗ

[@Dogen]

@@Zの黙示録 lumix 大好きですもん

[@robtheaccountant]

Hello from New York boy that sunshine looks swell and I can feel the heat all the way here in New York, jelly. Have a great week Shane

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I can only imagine how cold it is in NY! Keep warm haha. Have a great week, thanks mate.

[@KPGuitarStudios]

Yes mate! It's still interesting how for certain things the S9 is still better. It seems like a studio setup with a mixture of s9, s52 and perhaps a couple of micro 4/3 cameras gets you incredible results and very cost-effective

[@gucheefam]

Pre-ordered the s5iix when it was announced and still no regrets. and now recently got the S9, im pretty much set with 18mm , 28-200, sigma 35mm 1.4 capturing family moments and travels. i dont want to make a mistake of selling my lumix again (previously gh5 back in 2019)

[@MaximoJoshua]

just ordered an S5IIx, looking forward to playing around with it

[@Denneska]

I compared so many different cameras before discovering the S5 II X and realizing it is OBJECTIVELY the best camera at this price range ! I'm a hobbyist and it is my first "serious" camera. And I'm really enjoying it, even though I'm still learning how to use it fully.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Nice mate! I am glad you're enjoying it. This is a great camera and it's about all you'll need for most situations these days. Well done.

[@orange-you-later]

that intro montage 🔥

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks!

[@TheFilmmakersWorkshop]

Cheers Shane. Def gotta sort out FF 50/60 and PDAF on all main settings

[@tptrsn]

Seems like you might have made the best case for the S9 in this video! The narrative part where you are showing the S5iiX looks amazing, and it seems to contain some features you wish were in the S5iiX. I'm off to watch your S9 vs. S5ii video next!!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks, man! The S9 is my main travel camera. The video prior to this covers a few of the reasons why I really like it but there is the initial review and camera help guide videos on my channel. Cheers!

[@tptrsn]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I ordered one and a couple of prime lenses. It will be fun to try out. Thanks for costing my two and a half grand out of the blue!!! Lol

[@niceshortfilms6856]

Excellent. Well done buddy!. I would really enjoy more my camera if they update the firmware for recording 60 and 48 FPS Full frame without cropping the image.

[@germancameraguy]

The Lumix S5IIX is such a valuable camera! No other Full-Frame Camera in that price range has so much videocentric features! I own the original S5 for a couple years now and got the S5IIX in July. I absolutely love the two cameras. Worked with Sony in the past, owned a Canon R6 before. But I think the Lumix cameras are so much better in terms of video quality and dynamic range. The autofocus is capable enough and in most of my video work, I shoot manual focus anyway.

[@anishaandsunjay]

That white balance feature on the Sony cameras drove me nuts! Glad it wasn't just me! Great camera, best value in all camera tech IMO. So good I bought 2!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Nice 👍

[@thegixlad27]

Great video, and a fantastic camera especially for the value for money. However, for myself I own a Sony A7S III… unfortunately the S5IIX isn’t enough to make me switch to Panasonic but maybe one day!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I had one of those for a few years, great cameras. I just couldn't handle the IBIS but otherwise, it's a great option. :)

[@andrewthomas6505]

Thanks a lot, I enjoyed this vid. You mention that you normally shoot in MP4 or MOV, which is also what interests me for the same reasons... It would be interesting if you could speak about your S511X camera settings in these codecs?

[@Valerossi0]

I hope they fix or make constant preview better, since its unworkable on longer exposure times and takes long to process. Other brands does it better. Beside that I love my s5II

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I don't shoot a lot of slow motion. But, having PDAF at 60p and 120p would be nice. I'm hoping they can change that with a firmware update. Since the S9 has the same sensor, I would hope it that such a change is possible. That being said, I use DaVinci Resolve for all of my editing, color grading and visual effects work for my videos, And Resolve has fantastic tools for slowing footage down in post without a noticeable loss in image quality. The few times I've done that, the results have been very good. As far as adding camera info to an external monitor, that really isn't an issue for me. The last time I had a camera transfer info to an external monitor, the information was baked into the footage. Even still, I can look down at the camera's LCD screen and see the information, settings and all, quite easily, Even on bright days, the text on the LCD still stands out from what I'm used to seeing. I also have a velcro sun hood that I can quickly strap onto the camera's monitor and make it easier to see the screen. I have the S5ii, and to be honest, it is my favorite camera to date. The image quality is noticeably better than the FX30 I had before. And LUMIX skin tones and overall color rendition is as close to what I see with my own eyes as I've ever seen from a camera.

[@bngabbott]

I’ve had my S5M2X a month. I got a great deal buying the 14-28, 20-60, and the 70-300. The 14-28 was essentially free, 20-60 only $200 in the package and the 70-300 was $100 off, Great value. The viewfinder is a bunch better than the Fuji xt4 I had. The focus in either mode is better than the Fuji. The manual focus works great, I’ve set mine to linear focus with 300 degree throw. The zoom lenses are bigger, but are meeting my needs for my personal travel photography. The ability to have higher iso making good images makes up for any advantage primes might have for me. The weight difference from Fuji to this is not that noticeable. The high res mode is fascinating. I’ve got much to learn about all the different modes and settings for sure. I got the X 80% for the blacked out look, and 20% for the upgraded video. Peace

[@Tigerex966]

Where?

[@JoJoProductions_NL]

I found also the 4-channel audio annoying, but in DaVinci it's at least very easy to fix: Select all your clips in the media 'workspace', right click -> clip properties. Go to the audio tab, remove the last three tracks and change the first from mono to stereo, and done. Sounds like a lot but you do it in a few seconds, and for all clip's at the same time.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Great tip! The same thing also works in Final Cut Pro. Cheers 😊👍

[@nflix3617]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Any idea of the premiere pro fix?

[@jeffb8824]

Really great review! At 2:00 when you said you can shoot in v-log and auto exposure mode - did you mean that the s5ii will adjust iso to compensate for exposure while still maximizing dynamic range? If so, that's extremely valuable to know! I shoot long videos outdoors where the light is constantly changing. Currently in I shoot in autoexposure (Canon) but no log profile because I can't keep it on base ISO. I've wanted to use the fx3, c70, or s5ii but can't determine if I can use auto exposures while shooting log. Is this possible with the s5ii? Thanks so much for all your great and honest videos!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Basically, the auto-exposure on the S5II and X is unreal. It will let you shoot in VLOG and get a properly exposed image when shooting in any of the automatic modes like Aperture, Program, or Shutter. I shoot my videos in Aperture priority and there's very few times I have to pull things around afterwards unless the sun changed drastically. It does a great job auto exposing with Vlog in particular so you don't get any crushed shadows etc.

[@oregonduc]

I'm thinking of replacing my Fujifilm XH2S and Sony A7R3 with a Panasonic possibly when the S1H series are updated with the PDAF. The IBIS will help with my uneven walking I have physically instead of carrying a gimbal all over lol. Too bad the volcanoes aren't erupting right now on Hawaii island, would be a nice side trip for you to record.

[@pxperimenter]

My wishes for a firmware update: - User-switchable APS-C crop mode, for stills photography (including Raw) as well as for 24-30fps videography. Currently, APS-C crop mode is only engaged when attaching electronically coupled APS-C lenses. - More choices/options for the high-speed photography burst rates, such as 15fps and 20fps. Currently, we only have 9fps and 30fps.

[@FilmFlab]

You can switch the APS-C mode in stills. I do it all the time! Turn on Ex-Tele mode, then map Picture Size to a custom button, then you can switch to APS-C mode. And in video, you can switch to APS-C in 24p-30p as well. In Q mode, you can map it to switch to FULL to APS-C, or you can change it in the resolution settings.

[@pxperimenter]

@@FilmFlab The ExTele + picture size workaround only works for JPEGs, but does not affect Raw, unlike the APS-C crop modes of other camera manufacturers. With a real APS-C crop mode, you would - among others - gain a higher buffer capacity when shooting high-speed Raw burst pictures.

[@FilmFlab]

@@pxperimenter Good to know!

[@onnie1968]

Awesome vid as always bro, I'm still holding off till we get the new af modes right across the board. Or I'll sell all my Sony gear and maybe just buy the G9II.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It got a firmware update a while ago. Fingers crossed though they get the advanced tracking modes on the next update. Either way, the AF works so well.

[@onnie1968]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks mate looking forward to watching your vid on that subject.

[@StevenL-p3h]

Which of the S Series primes lenses do you recommend? Especially for fast autofocus.

[@enriquemartin8655]

Thank you for your presentation.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks for watching

[@alexandernikolichpatananan2890]

Great video! Question - you said you change the natural profile and nicest lut for the real-time lut. Could you share the settings you change? Thank you!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I'll add it to the list for this month cheers! :)

[@PhilHover]

Firmware request. Read timecode/sync from Deity/tentacle from the audio 3.5mm. Timecode is one of the big things missing from the S1H. FX3/30 have it from the USB port. We just need it in the 3.5. Add menu option to read timecode from 3.5mm.

[@marin_real_estate_photography]

I think only BlackMagic will write tomecode as Metadata to the file when capturing audio timecode through the 3.5mm audio port. It would be great if Panasonic could do that too. Even better would be dedicated timecode in port, as well as a second usb-c port so we can have power via usb- as well as record to SSD.

[@Chris-3486]

Thanks for this video! Does the USB hard drive allow recording in a format other than ProRes such as h265 to allow longer recordings (and faster transfers) compared to SD cards?

[@JE2PO]

Is the hi res mode good for macro photography?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Depending on your subject, you can. I wouldn't use it for moving insects, but if you've got a static subject, give it a shot. :)

[@pashavybach]

You maybe the only KZbinr who directly says about this camera issues. It can be solved though firmware update but, if no one talks - panasonic don't care.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Question - on a 3/4 Lumix G85 in audio studio, I'm usually shooting 200 iso F1.8 or maybe a little higher. Going to an S5II with the kit lens (f 3.5), and I going to get similar light performance at low iso? Also, anything above 200 iso on my camera really looks kind of bad to me and why I stay there. Wondering your thoughts on that, and thank you!

[@iammz81]

Hey, so you say we don't necessarily need V60 or V90 SD cards for any 4K resolution videos on the S5II?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Not on the standard S5II no. All of the MP4 and MOV options work. ProRes will need either a v90 for some modes and SSD for others. 😎👍

[@iammz81]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I see. So MP4 and MOV will work OK with V30s cards.

[@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?

[@PioneerFoto]

Question no one has been able to answer yet….When shooting in 4K 24p or 60p, does the 4K over sample from 6K? Or is it line skipped or pixel binned?

[@kenyontech]

I just got one of these with the kit lens and the panny 85mm s prime. I can't help but think that I need one faster wider prime. As a compliment to these two lenses what would you suggest. The 35 or 50 or something else? I could probably afford one other prime. The f2.8 zooms are out of my budget right now.

[@Princeton_James]

35

[@mostlyfinnishlifeeventsand5112]

18

[@mex5341]

s5IIx on a sale now with 20-60 & 50 mm for 2100 usd

[@marin_real_estate_photography]

That's a sweet deal. I got the same package deal earlier this year and it was $2,200

[@mex5341]

@@marin_real_estate_photography i got my s5II no X for 1800$ year ago , I wish I paid a few hundreds more for X

[@andrewhoang1204]

I just bought an OG S5 and Idk if it's good enough for me to work with for the next 4-5 years. I'm pretty jealous with those who own the S5ii and S5iix but my budget is pretty low, I'm not sure if it's worth the upgrade or not. And if I can save money to buy s5ii or s5iix, I can only have the body, lens, and the sd card, while buying the OG S5, I can buy gimbal, tripod, sd card, micro and atomos, which option should be better?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It's tough because I have no idea what sort of stuff you are shooting. I can say the S5IIX has a better autofocus system, more codecs, unlimited recording, active cooling, SSD recording, and way better IBIS to the point where you might not even need a Gimbal. It really depends on what and how you're shooting. Check the used market you might find a good deal.

[@andrewhoang1204]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I usually make short films and vlogs with a cinematic feel. I want to exploit more angles of scenes-something I couldn't do before when shooting with my phone. Plus, I'm still a student, so that's why I am deeply concerned about comparing these 2 cameras. Basically, I shoot in a cinematic way and want to optimize many angles of scenes, but I'm not quite professional yet.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

​@@andrewhoang1204 If you're shooting manual focus get the original S5 will be a solid camera. My only concern is that the original S5 is pretty unlikely to get anymore updates so what you get will probably be it. Try and find a S5II on sale and maybe an affordable gimbal - that'd be my choice just to get the active cooling is reason enough.

[@kenyontech]

If live streaming or Recording long form Video how would you recommend powering this? I have a bunch of NPF batteries but cant find a plate with USB PD that anyone has confirmed would work . I'm not in a position to buy try and return..

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

USB-PD or dummy battery work fine on this. I use mine all the time for that kind of thing. My S5II multi-camera rig runs off Dummy Batteries that I got off eBay. If you use USB-C PD it needs to support 9V 3A.

[@kenyontech]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks .. I'd appreciate if you show that rig some time in the future

[@RCGJR_]

For the real time lut part, is it possible to adjust the opacity of the lut in camera?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yep, you can do that in camera. If you visit the photo styles menu you can easily click down and adjust the slider to any opacity from 10-100%.

[@holidaystyles007]

I saw you mention the white noise issue with the 4 channel audio which I found to be true. I still find the noise to be higher than what I would have expected even with -18 db and external wireless mics. Some say there is an issue with the preamp being excessively noisy due to under spec coils. Any thoughts on the white noise issue?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The audio is not that noisy. I think a lot of people must have high white noise wireless packs which is pretty common. I've tested a bunch of wireless packs and not all of them are dead quiet. Once you disable the second stereo channel, the audio seems no worse than anything else I have used.

[@holidaystyles007]

@@GeekyNerdyTechythanks you for your response, great video

[@danymirabal]

Did you use the S9 for filming this video ?

[@aaronwlkr]

first 2 seconds of the video, its says shot on S9 and S5IIX.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yep

[@davidmurray5926]

I sold my S5IIX because as much as I tried to like it I just hate the side hinged rear screen. It made me sad as I loved the camera otherwise. Honestly if it had a tilt screen it would be perfect.

[@jordanfrankel-securityexpe8666]

Are there enough auto type setting's for both video & still images that a novice could grow into this camera? Thanks!!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

100% - you can shoot video or photos in any number of automatic modes. It's worth understanding the basics about photo aspect ratios and video modes but you can absolutely shoot with automatic mode. The camera I used to film this was shot in Aperture priority mode which is mostly auto.

[@jordanfrankel-securityexpe8666]

@GeekyNerdyTechy thank you so much

[@Giovanni-Giorgio]

My biggest problem is the Moire. And it kills me sometimes. But i still shoot product videos with the camera for a big hardware brand.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I haven’t had an issue with it unless I’m shooting in 1080p at 180fps.

[@Giovanni-Giorgio]

@GeekyNerdyTechy I have it all the time. On some wide angles more than tele. I sometimes work with mist filters. Many time i have to make sure fine patterns etc. are just out of focus. That is pretty tough with autofocus enabled. With moving/panning shots i need to induce just enough motion blur to avoid the moire. Try filming your monitor, objects with fine lines close to each other or fine patterns.

[@slavakhudyakov3807]

Man, how u keep dust away from this lumix lenses rubber? Mine attracts dust in milliseconds, yours look so clean…

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

haha, man, that's funny because I use the lenses in and outdoors all of the time. Maybe moving it around a lot does something to the dust settling on it? I don't do anything special but they get stored on in a bookshelf style thing (which is open from the front and back).

[@raizt1596]

You may have said it, but what camera was used to shoot this video?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

0:00 - LUMIX S9 :-)

[@dhilipramki]

Anyone talk about flash photography problems in Lumix S5II and S5IIX. Have anyone noticed any difficulty? Like shutter lag, sync problem, AF problem and lot while using flash accessories?

[@vinhsanity]

It’s basically the same sensor as the original S5 but with PDAF

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Similar sensor, but not the same. PDAF is part of the sensor design on a hardware level I think.

[@videoprodukcia-cineshine]

Do you have experience with bad internal audio performance quality on S5IIX ? ... Even when it is set to Low gain and -12 Db , its is very easy to overcrack audio. Looks like Sound Limiter does not work as good as in S1H .... I am extremely disappointed with this. I need internal sound recording from 360 degree around me when i am using gimbal or run and gun camera. Never had this problem with G7, G90, GH4, GH5 or S1H.... It is just so easy to burn audio on the S5IIX :/

[@TheGhostplanner]

I am a little surprised that after one and a half years, your criticisms are still the same. Which means that Panasonic has not addressed the main issues via firmware update. Wasn’t Panasonic supposed to be good at delivering substantial updates?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

They added a lot to this camera over the last 12 months. The new autofocus modes, IBIS, and Real-Time LUT are all great upgrades. My main gripes are with the AF Modes for S&Q and the HD50/60p. Hopefully they get it sorted out.

[@Princeton_James]

Id agree about the grip feeling good, but no one talks about the difference between the original G9 vs this newer style. The G9 was perfect. Id put my a6700 2nd and this 3rd.

[@liamburke1436]

The 50 1.8 is soft wide open.

[@slavakhudyakov3807]

Nope, not at all. Get a good copy.

[@tiborcseke3577]

Why Pana 5 is so underrated?

[@SebastianReick]

About the AF, I find it strange that - to my knowledge - there is no official information from Panasonic stating in which modes/resolutions/framerates the AF defaults back to DFD instead of PDAF. This should really be part of the manual, and the fact that various youtubers and others had to find this out by various tests gives the impression that Panasonic was deliberately not transparent about this restriction.

[@JohRyder]

🔥

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks!

[@KauaiianTunda]

You still on Oahu?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Sadly, no. I am back home now. I wish I could have stayed there haha. :)

[@KauaiianTunda]

@ lol gotcha. I was gonna give you some tips on nice places to check out but it’s all good.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

@@KauaiianTunda Cheers! We will no doubt get back there in a few years all being well. It's a beautiful place :)

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

There is one bug in this camera for photography. Google S5II Electronic Shutter (30fps) Delay

[@83442handle]

1:25 he likes bokeh almost as much as tony northup!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

F1.8 on a 35mm lens. If I only I had the F1.2 glory of TN. 😂

[@jeta1383]

I own the IIX but why doesn't it shoot 4k/50fps full frame!?! Argh. If I wanted to shoot with a cropped sensor I'd have bought a fckn Lumix GH camera!

[@akkidilbar1]

😍

[@JimMorrisonsBathtub]

My only problem with my G85 is that it's Micro Four Thirds so if I ever buy another digital camera it'll probably be an S5 (unless Panasonic comes out with something better by the time I'd have enough money to upgrade my camera which seems fairly likely considering how broke I am). Those things look awesome.