Panasonic Lumix S5 - Review, Tips & Tricks, Free LUT, etc...

[@LucaBono.Studio]

If you have found this video useful, I'll really appreciate a like to the video and subscribe in the channel to support my work. Ciao!

[@benediktmeyer]

i was thinking about buying a7iv, but than i found lumix s5 and was blown away but the colors and price, cool video!

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thanks mate! Save the money and get the S5....it's great and if you add an external recorder, you can record in 12bits RAW!

[@spec-productions5733]

Really digging (enjoying) your accent. :-) Glad to see your S5 is up and running again (replaced or fixed)? Just jumped into the Lumix full frame with an S5 new and an S1H used (have Canon and also added the new Sony A7 IV after suffering a major G.A.S. attack). I found the Lumix 50mm 1.8 I got with the S5 an interesting lens, seems quite good for the price. The shutter on the S1H reminds me of the Canon R5 shutter... very smooth and has a quality sound as compared to the S5. I'm guessing the shutter in the S1H is the same as the S1. I did want the S1H primarily for the anti-aliasing filter, since moiré is so ugly... and as an original Blackmagic 2.5K owner, I've dealt with major moiré. Some say it's not an issue with the higher MP count bodies. I also like watching your Leica and Zeiss Contax vids since I have several of both (including Zeiss Classics)... even owned Contax lenses new from back in the day (I'm dating myself). Should also mention that I've watched your piano vid several times now... it has such a great vibe to it. That simple video is exceptional IMHO. Anyone who's reading this comment and hasn't seen it, should give it a view... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIXNh2ycgryVnLc

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thanks mate! I really appreciate your kind words! Seems like we have the same curses ahahahah

[@HDBerlin]

btw I use promist filters from K+F to decrease moiré, not perfect,but it helps.

[@denis5850]

hello, I just bought an s5 and I have a problem in low light the screen lags to death as if I was at 10 fps do you have the same problem?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

You should turn on/off the constant preview

[@Samiam-mu5ln]

Your never looked at us once X.x I think your line of sight was fixed on your external monitor Dx

[@LucaBono.Studio]

I'm looking at your right now...check outside from your window!

[@TonyReidsma]

Very good video. Thx for posting. At 8:50 you say you can’t zoom in while recording. Are you saying that you can’t punch in while shooting video to check focus? I realize your comment seems obvious but I don’t understand why Panasonic would not let you punch in.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thanks Tony! Yes you can't punch in the video while you're recording, to check if the focus is spot on. I know, it's very sad that Panasonic didn't manage to have reliable autofocus or good manual focus assist tools...hopefully one day they'll make our life easier with a firmware update ahahah. Cheers!

[@TonyReidsma]

@@LucaBono.Studio Oh man. That’s crazy. I currently shoot with the XT4 and use punch in while recording very regularly. Thanks again for your videos, and your reply as they are very helpful. I guess I’ll still with the XT4 for now.

[@Flawlessfilmz3]

They do have 4k60 , you just have to set to mov instead of mp4

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thanks! I was talking about cinema 4k. Cheers!

[@Alexrocks1253]

HEVC 200MB/s is equivalent to H.264 400MB/s because of the higher efficiency so the lower bitrate shouldn’t be worrying. The computer power problem however, is very real.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Most of the time HEVC = 4:2:0 vs H.264 = 4:2:2 In my tests, I saw better results with the 4:2:2 codec

[@Alexrocks1253]

@@LucaBono.Studio that is true. HEVC 4:2:2 exists but I haven’t seen Panasonic use it, only Fuji and Sony. It’s very hard to edit on computers. Personally I see the 10-bit as far more important than the subsampling since banding shows up a lot more than pixel color errors.

[@motorhomownerdan]

"do not subscribe".... Sorry, too late! ❤

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thanks mate!

[@sjmedia_official]

Nice, what is your tripod mount? I am not a pro by any means and when I try filming and color grading Vlog, it looks terrible, cannot get it look good. I would like more Vlog filming and editing tips and color profiles tips. Have a nice Christmas!

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thanks mate! I use a manfrotto tripod with 502HD video head or X-PRO 3 photography head. For the V-Log colors, just download the free LUT and add some contrast, if needed...it's drag and drop! More tutorials will come soon, don't worry. Ciao and merry Christmas!

[@MrWoofer]

Nice video, thanks! I must be one of the few that still use the S&Q mode! But the footage gets upscaled to 4K in VEAI before importing it to Resolve. 4K 60p in 50% speed with Resolve’s Speed Warp is another valid solution of course. It depends on the footage I guess!

[@LucaBono.Studio]

I see too much aliasing with full HD footage...i prefer to stick with 4k 10bits, but everyone has a different flow with work! For social media content, like IG or others, I wouldn't mind to use S&Q 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@humanspartyofindia2886]

all u said is about technical, all i want io hear is about video quality

[@LucaBono.Studio]

You can watch the cinematic videos that are present in the channel :)

[@MrTifoso31]

I just added an S1 to my S5 and was a frustrated that the S1 does not support the luminance spot metering vor vlog. It‘s like the software for both cameras has been developed by different teams. Also the video options are a bit different. But holding the s1 in the hand is a real joy 👍 By the way: as always another great video Luca 👌

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Yeah it's a pity that all the cameras are a bit different... it's really annoying, I know! Thank you for watching Peppuzzo!

[@Jordan-ku8dc]

Hi Luca, I have a question for you. Namely, I recently purchased a Lumix S5. Mainly for filming. I like to film very much in Slomo. However, the setting of high frame rates is somehow different with Lumix than with Sony. With Sony, you just set the frame rate to 120fps, for example, and that's it. With Lumix, a framerate is also displayed in the S&Q mode. There it says either 4K25fps, 4k50fps, Fhd25fps or Fhd50fps. Which one do I choose? When I first viewed the footage, in terms of Fhd, 50fps at 120fps seemed much smoother to me than 25fps. I didn't have to do anything else with the 50fps footage in Final Cut either, as it already looked great. But my goal is to shoot scenes with talking and drone videos in 25fps and the b-roll shots in 100-120 fps. Can I still set the 25fps at 120fps and then, on the other hand, have to do something else to 50fps in Final Cut Pro? I hope you understand what I mean. With kind regards Jimmy

[@Puppetsinmyhead]

Definitely love my S5. The goods far outweigh the bad. I do wish the bads weren’t there. For example I would love ProRes natively in Camera. I would love for the focus to not suck wind. Even with the 20 to 60 it’s terrible. I would also love for the burst 6k shooting to not be only JPEG. But again the good outweighs the bad

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Yeah there are too many pro with this camera! For the price, we can't complain! Thanks for watching mate!

[@magnusgotander4064]

I think you are totaly wrong about the S&Q botton beacause during a stressfull shout it's very useful to switch in between normal and slowmotion. Everyone doesn't get or have time to "think" or adjust. For a daily newspapers video content , with booth stills and video on a short ammount of time (stressfull) you have to do quick and dirty solutions 😜 For the quality in general however I can agree.🤗

[@MrJapanforce]

great video. great camera. i love Panasonic Lumix. they re the best. ciao!

[@LucaBono.Studio]

We are the best ahahah! Cheers!

[@ronyberica]

you dont have the S1 anymore?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Hi Flaviu, yes I still have it. Thanks for watching!

[@codynpatterson]

What lens, fstop, camera, and resolution did you use to record you talking in this? Alos where did you get that sweet black wall paneling? :D Looks awesome!

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Hey Cody! Thanks mate. I've filmed it with the Zeiss ZF 25mm F2, Lumix S1, in 4k 10bit Vlog. Honestly I don't remember where I've bought the wall paneling, probably at Gamma here in the Netherlands. Ciao!

[@magnusgotander4064]

I has allready done that misstake recently (about the photo-video mode) in a sharp scenario 🤪 but it went well so thanks because now I learned why 🤣😘. Here you are again with a very good video about the Lumix system. Don't quit with that ...

[@magnusgotander4064]

About obstacles it will allways be some, therefore you are a proffessional to solve different problems as you did with the handling with the stripe.

[@johnminiotis8777]

i had experienced a trouble with a brand new lumix DC-S5. It have stucked on recording mode, the red button was dead and the main switch also. in order to stop it from recording i removed the battery and reinstall it. after that it was working normally again. That happened again 4 times untill now during the 50 weddings and christening i have shoot the last 10 months. When that is happening it destroys the last clip so, untill now i have lost once the dressing up of bride and some other important moments of other weddings. I never had that issue with my sony vg cameras. Do you have experienced something like this? Panasonic asked me to try different cards. Maybe the recording on both cards for safety is too heavy. If you have any idea about that kind of problem i would like to hear from you . Thank you

[@LucaBono.Studio]

I John! Thanks for sharing your experience and I'm sorry that it happened to you! I use Samsung Pro Plus V30 cards since 6 months and they've been great...maybe give them a try! Good luck mate!

[@IrfanKhokharFilms]

nice!!!

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thanks! ✌🏻

[@davidmurray5926]

07:29 YES!! The reason we’re burdened with the side hinged flippy flappy screens is down to KZbin reviewers crying that they need to see themselves. I hate them.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

No, don't hate us ahahah! For me the flippy screen is very handy. Cheers!

[@MakeWeirdMusic]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ainnelrosirrosias3338]

Forgot to mention, S1 Firmware 2.1 has it same autofocus as S5? Or is S5 hardware different?(updated)

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Yes, they have the same AF performances!

[@magnusgotander4064]

Don't script your video, I would think it's better not because the viewers minds is neither , so keep on as you do, its perfect. 😋

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Noted! Thanks mate!

[@flaviopresutti]

Hi how are you? Thank you very much for the review. I wanted to know, how is the camera behaving in these months that you have used it? If I can next week I will buy it, I am a Canon user, I have been working with the 6DII for 2 years and I have all Canon lenses.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Hi Flavio! Because you have Canon glass, maybe you should consider the Canon R system. Cheers!

[@flaviopresutti]

@@LucaBono.Studio Hello. I considered it, but it doesn't give me the money for the Canon R6, and seeing as it overheats when you shoot in 4k for long periods of time, that instability doesn't help me. I don't need a perfect focus system for everything I do, I focus manually a lot more than I use autofocus.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Then you'll be good with the S5 + external recorder for long recording sessions. Cheers!

[@ktizomoment]

Going to Switzerland in 4 months. Which lens would you use for travel if you had to pick just one? I have 20-60, 24-105 and 50mm Great content.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

The 24-105mm F4 hands down! Cheers!

[@ktizomoment]

@@LucaBono.Studio Wonderful. I appreciate it. I've been capturing photos at my son's basketball games with the 24-105.

[@MichaelSchagen]

About the neck strap, I found that I can run the left side of the strap across the front of the camera and then run it underneath the bottom of the camera, securing it behind my thumb or a finger of my left hand, depending on how I hold the lens with my left hand. That way I can also put tension on the strap while preventing the strap from slipping across the left side, potentially damaging the screen hinge. You will probably need to adjust the length of the strap if you want to do that. I don't really like neck straps in general but your tip to use it to stabilize the camera worked well. I will probably still try to find a good handstrap of some sort, so it caries a bit more like a camcorder.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

A safer solution could be a side handle and attach the camera strap there...I think there are wide side handles that let the flippy screen open freely 😉

[@marinrealestatephotography]

Thanks for the video, Luca!!! I've had the S5 for a while now and I still learned a couple of new things from the video. Most important, don't use the record button when trying to shoot the 6K photo mode. I am sorry to disappoint you, but... I did subscribe to your channel anyway. Hope that doesn't ruin your Christmas :)

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thank you for watching and for the subscription ahahah

[@KobusGevelspar]

Hey man, I was looking forward to trying the free rec709 LUT but the download doesn't work. Is there a special method or is it offline at the moment?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Hey Aris, did you manage to download it? Cheers

[@KobusGevelspar]

@@LucaBono.Studio Hey man, I did! It worked fine the day after.

[@mustdi39]

the boot up time on panasonic are always sick..the time you move your eye to the viewfinder its on. its as if it was always on lol.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Yeah I love the speed of the camera!

[@marianozisa]

Ciao, ti seguo da un po, visto che ho scelto pure io la Lumix S5. Professionale e conciso, complimenti. Mi ricordi nel tuo inglese "My Name is tanino"

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Grazie mille Mariano!

[@RawFiVideos]

I really enjoy watching your videos, I think you really deliver honest opinions without trying to conform with the mass... plus you're so fun ! I'm curious if the s5 shutter button and rear dial are extremely soft as the s1. This is the most annoying thing to me, I often stop recording or change the shutter angle without noticing .... And I hate that there isn't an option on the s1 to avoid start/stop recording whit the shutter button .... but at least we have the lock lever ....

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thank you Danilo! Yeah the shutter button of the S5 is also sensitive, but I got used to it! Use the lock lever every time you film, it's the best thing in the world! Cheers!

[@KobusGevelspar]

I must say Luca, the clean LUT is a joy to work with! Honestly, better than mine that I made a year a go when I didn't really like Panny's REC709 conversion LUT. Thanks for sharing.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thank you Aris, I'm glad you like it! Cheers!

[@KobusGevelspar]

@@LucaBono.Studio Thanks again!

[@frugalfilmmakers]

I love S&Q mode at 4K 60fps at 100mbps.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Nice that's working for you! I personally don't like it :) cheers!

[@neoterixx3440]

Your content is extremely helpful 🙏❤️ I also find it disturbing that there is no C4K in 10bit 50/60fps. How do you resolve it? Do you mix them both in a timeline or do you stick with UHD?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thanks buddy! I never really use 4k 50 or 60p, unless I film in anamorphic. I like to film wide :D

[@neoterixx3440]

@@LucaBono.Studio I guess I just need to adjust for those times I use 50p. thanks 🙏

[@giannimoisson4000]

Really great video.

[@MaverickIQ]

If weight is not a problem, is the S1 preferable above S5 in 2021/2022? Besides better EVF and Screen resolution does the S1 have any other benefits over S5?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Hi buddy, yes the S1 is a better buy than the S5, I've made a video about it in the past. The internal 6k recording option is a big plus for me.

[@MaverickIQ]

@@LucaBono.Studio ok, I will look up your video. I’m on the fence of which one to get. I’m more gravitate towards the S1 but I’m not sure about autofocus. See mixed reviews.

[@codynpatterson]

@@LucaBono.Studio I mean... the s5 can do 5.9k30p external raw. I'd choose a S5 over S1 anyday. But I'd choose the S1H over the S5.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

@@codynpatterson Yes but if you want to film in anamorphic full frame, the S1 is a better choice...

[@HamzaAwesoFilmmaker]

The footage is amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thanks bro! 👊🏼

[@Milan-cf1xe]

Lol just got it yesterday for 1300€ new. Now i cant decide which lenses to get. I have some Canon FD lenses but in certain situations the image falls apart and doesn't look good with them. Was looking at either a set of Zeiss Classic or the new Panasonic F1.8 primes. Both have their upsides and downsides. While the Panasonic have the same size, filter thread, aperture and look, the Zeiss have more of a character and nicer focus ring. I sometimes shoot corporate interviews where i need sharp images and then again short or fashion films where i need a special look. Which set do you think would be more versatile?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Zeiss Classis ZF, without even thinking about it...for fashion film, maybe add a pearlescent filter or a black pro mist 1/8 filter to reduce the contrast and smooth the skin tonalities! Thanks for watching!

[@Milan-cf1xe]

@@LucaBono.Studio which lens was the shot at 7:55 ? That looks lovely and for the Zeiss Classic i have a few questions. I would definitely buy a 35mm and a 85mm but which one would you choose on the wide angle side? 25mm or 21mm?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

@@Milan-cf1xe That clip was filmed on my Leica R 35mm F2 ;) For the Zeiss lenses, I like both the 25mm f2 and 21mm f2.8...the 25mm doesn't suffer from flares and the 21mm has amazing flares and rendering. Yeah I know mate...they're all great ahahah

[@finishingmove77]

Which Canon FD lenses do you have and in what situations does the image fall apart? I have the 24 f2.8 35 f2 and 50 1.4 and I am getting very satisfying results with them. I have the S5 connected to an Atomos recorder though.

[@Milan-cf1xe]

@@finishingmove77 I have also the same 24 and 50. The 50 seems to be an overall good lens when stopped down to F2.8. But the 24mm only looks good in certain situations where the lighting is perfect. As soon as i have some sort of backlight or direct light in the camera the image looks ugly and very flat. And overall at 2.8 the lens has bad soft corners. Also color reproduction isnt good. When i cut between the 24 and 50 it looks like different cameras because of color and contrast change

[@motebike]

As much as I personally despise Sony (I have my reasons), the new Sony A7 IV is without doubt the best hybrid camera, bar none...at present. If you didn't know, Panasonic is the only company that does not play ball with Sony, hence why it still uses the prehistoric auto-focus system (unless they invent their own technology). The only camera that will give Sony and Canon a run for its money is the Nikon Z9. It suddenly came out of nowhere to give the competition a slap on the face, just like Samsung did back in 2014 with the amazing NX1. The Pandora box has been opened.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Thanks for watching mate! I don't care about the best AF...I don't shoot sport or wildlife and I buy full manual focus lenses for a reason...I'm free to jump from a brand to another without loosing money and time. Yes the Nikon Z9 is nice, but expensive...the S5 + Ninja V is good enough for the next 5 years or more regarding the video resolution ;)

[@motebike]

@@LucaBono.Studio As the saying goes "The best camera is the one you have in your hands" :)

[@codynpatterson]

What a weird take.

[@motebike]

@@codynpatterson Too visionary for you?

[@ainnelrosirrosias3338]

I want to get the Panasonic S1, but i read Richard Wong said S5 autofocus was beter. Is this true? S1 now is 1600 s5 1400, don't know what to do.

[@LucaBono.Studio]

The AF performances are the same, get what you like the most and you'll be happy ;)

[@Photovintageguy]

If you need higher res still obviously S1. If you mostly shoot video S5. I think vlog use grade on s1 still costs extra money.

[@ainnelrosirrosias3338]

@@LucaBono.Studio thanks Luca, i got the s1. Waiting to be delivered:p cheers

[@slows728]

@@Photovintageguy Why S1 for high res still ? The S5 can do the same. If he mostly shoot video, the S1 is maybe be better because of the 5,9K et 6K open gate.

[@Photovintageguy]

@@slows728 I guess you are right the s1 can just shoot higher res in video, and S5 has recording limit. The s1 is slightly older design but it does high some higher end features. Those don't matter as much for video I would think. The S5 is small and light and easier for gimbal use. I shoot video mostly, so it's pretty much best for me. If I was shooting with an external recorded the full size hdmi on the s1 would be better.