Panasonic S5 Stabilisation Modes Explained - How To Get The SMOOTHEST Footage

[@OzSlowly]

You didn't show video with the IBIS only! Or IBIS plus e-stabilisation. We don't all have OIS lenses.

[@kaicao4211]

I just got a Panasonic S5 with 20-60 kit. Thank you for your informative videos! really enjoy them. Keep up the great content.

[@JoshCameron]

Thanks for the kind words, Kai! I hope this channel proves to be helpful for you !

[@RS.Outdoors]

Very helpful video. Have just switch to the S5 having used Sony on and off for last 4 years including A7iii. Features of this camera seem to fit my filming and landscape photography better. Most complain about the auto focus but even with all the Sony's I used I would film using manual so no love lost there. Atb

[@JoshCameron]

Panasonic's colours are nicer, and the camera are a lot nicer to use as well! I'd say you made a good switch there ;D

[@mythologycreativemedia7454]

“Josh Cameron, bringing you the videos you need that you didn’t know you needed”! (Hollywood trailer voice 😂) epic thank you mate, I have been wondering (admittedly should’ve just tested) how each differs and how effective they are. Awesome as always 😎

[@JoshCameron]

Hahahaha love this! Thanks dude, really glad you found this helpful and sorry it took me so long to get back to you!

[@dougmorato]

WOW, sooo good. Way better than the competition. The only complain I see about this camera is Auto Focus. But maybe it's a worthy trade off?

[@JoshCameron]

Trust me dude , it's nowhere near as bad as people make it out to be!

[@MichaelSchagen]

If I understood your examples right, none of them showed the effectiveness of IBIS without any OIS, right? OIS certainly seems to be effective and electronic improves a bit further. By enabling Boost IS you are essentially telling the camera that you do not intend to make a panning or tilting motion. This allows it to stabilize more aggressively, but then you should indeed not try to pan or tilt. It's a function that has been available on their camcorders for quite some time already.

[@JoshCameron]

With everything off, you'd be looking at just the sensor shift stabilisation I believe as I don't think you can turn that off. Yeah exactly! Boost IS is designed for the static shot and not moving shot, but I just wanted to demonstrate for those who were wondering how it'd perform for other types of shots! Thanks for watching, Michael!

[@MichaelSchagen]

@@JoshCameron You can also turn ibis off. It's where you can specify the stabilization mode (normal, panning, panning vertical, panning horizontal or off) I'm guessing the english terminology here. I've been told the IBIS is actually still turned 'on' when set to off mode, as the construction requires power to try to keep the sensor in a fixed position relative to the camera body, but it will no longer try to counteract your motions.

[@slappop7082]

@@JoshCameron Normal IBIS on its own provides 5 stops of stabilization. With a stabilized lens, it provides 6.5 stops. You can also turn it off (where the sensor is locked in place and there's no active stabilization). IBIS works great with non-stabilized lens; I use only vintage, manual lenses with it (Nikkor, Carl Zeiss ZF and Leica M) and the IBIS is absolutely marvelous. It's the killer feature of this camera for me.

[@shbang8069]

Thanks a lot!! I am really glad that I know your channel as a panasonic user.

[@JoshCameron]

I'm really glad you do as well! Thank you for watching and I hope the vids I make continue to be useful for you :)

[@liz2k]

If I understood this manual right, you have a good car! :)

[@mickekling]

Greate video! After this I’ll use Boosted Stabilization on my static handheld shots, I didn’t even know that it existed, thanks!

[@JoshCameron]

Boost IS is one of the coolest features on Lumix bodies, glad you found it!

[@NikolaosTsarmpopoulos]

Thanks for sharing. Another very good video. Have you estimated how much the image is cropped by e-stabiliser? Also, may I assume that the boost function further increases the crop factor?

[@JoshCameron]

Hey thank you very much for the kind words! I haven't measured exactly how much more the crop is, but it's not enough for me to worry about and it definitely doesn't prohibit any form of shooting :)

[@RandomlySet]

Agree with you about the gimbal... I used to use mine all the time, but rarely use it now with the S5.... Plus gimbal can be a pain I. The arse, sometimes it's easier and quicker to go handheld, rather than struggling with a gimbal in some weird positions

[@JoshCameron]

100%, totally agree. Gimbals are the least fun to use hahaha!

[@og-mgtow]

What are the best lenses to use without a gimbal?

[@randomstuffman01]

Pretty good info on Panasonic stabilization. Thanks. I just got a Panasonic G9, and your stabilization examples apply well to the G9 as well.

[@Nordbiene]

Great videos about the S5 from You. Thank. I am more and more interested in this camera. Best regards, Kai the bee filmer 😎

[@JoshCameron]

Thank you Kai, really appreciate it!

[@andrekaromi]

Thanks Josh for this incredibly helpful content! The time, effort and expertise you've put on this video is higly appreciated! In regards of the camera, man, the S5 is by far the best value for the money currently on the market; specially right now (april/2023) with the S5 II dropping the older model's price even lower!

[@AMLCOrey]

Thank you for explaining all the fuctions, Josh. In case you remember, you commented a few days ago on my comment. You suggested a firmware update for my Lumix S5. You were spot on, it fixed the thing. All of the Tech Support of Panasonic and the seller in Framce were unable to resolve it and you did it in one comment. Thank you again!

[@hugogutierrez2849]

If you are using a gimbal i guess is better to put off the IBIS mode and only use the regular one right?

[@JoshCameron]

When I'm using a gimbal I'll leave the mechanical stabilisation on (lens stabilisation) and then turn off all of the extra modes :D

[@markshirley01]

Josh 2:48 when your filming your brother walking are you using AF or just fixing your focus

[@JoshCameron]

I was using AF I believe!

[@KevinMullarkey]

What focusing method would you use when say walking down a busy street with no particular subject? Manual at a fixed length or AF/face detection etc?

[@og-mgtow]

A fantastic video and just what I was looking for. However, I'm still a little confused on when to use e-stabilization versus boost??

[@SandroAntonucci87]

Boost is only for steady shots, like a tripod.

[@northwestfilms7181]

Josh you're just too much, Thank you so much bro, your videos are so helpful, now kindly help with a video on best settings for V Log on the S5 or the S Series, wanna learn more about that too

[@JoshCameron]

Thanks for the kind words buddy! Glad you find my videos helpful and that’s ultimately why I make them - so I can offer value to other Panasonic users! Yes of course , I’ll put that idea on my content list! Have a great evening!

[@northwestfilms7181]

@@JoshCameron you're the best man, been trying to buy the gamut conversion LUT for V Log via PayPal but failed, please any help would be much appreciated

[@shaanbilla3944]

Honestly, his videos are very helpful, I am planning to purchase an S series camera, and am really thankful .

[@Lizerator]

Thanks for this information. Very helpful.

[@isaacmaxpaul]

Great video man. I just bought the S5IIX and I’m shooting on the 50 with lots of jello from the IBIS. It’s on just the basic active settings. Any suggestions?

[@hugay1]

thank u so much now i really understand which mood should use in what scenario

[@JoshCameron]

Really glad this helped :)

[@BenPhanStudios]

Super helpful, thanks man!

[@lc11s]

From this video S5 IBIS seems to be weak. Image is only stable due to lens stabilization (any camera without IBIS works fine with stabilized lenses). Did you forgot to test camera IBIS on it's own or there are no option to switch it off? (I'm not talking about electronic stabilization - which has nothing to do with IBIS and it's all about cropping image)

[@memzTV]

I'm wondering about IBIS by itself. I also have the S5 and on pictures IBIS has been the best in my opinion for a full frame camera. I haven't tried videos yet. I should. haha

[@fredriksvard2603]

It is weak. Much better on the mft cameras

[@neerajjaswal5991]

Hi Josh,I have one question for you and I am hoping I will get an answer. I love IBIS of M43,G85 .In 2020 I have a chance to test it and I love so much.But that was of my friend who sold it. I am a Nikon DX DSLR shooter for video with d7200. I shoot in low light mainly stage shows at schools and colleges. My DX Nikon's ISO 3200 fulfill low video shoot requirement but lack IBIS. Sometimes tripods and monopods I can't use on stage and down stage as per situation so handheld is a must. Don't want to use gimbal. Want to use GH5II with video features and amazing IBIS.Can GH5 and GH5II fulfill my iso needs without noise or very less noise to shoot low light video with matching Nikon dx iso 3200 level with Panasonic IBIS in manual mode and that is my question? I hope you understand and please excuse for my poor explanation. It will help me in purchasing better next camera. Thank you Josh.S5 is not in my budget and lenses are expensive and but M43 -GH5,GH5II is in my budget. It is hard to get camera for testing here at my location unless anyone owns. So, your experience and answer matters. IBIS and ISO upto Nikons level of iso 3200 are my main requirements.Thank you.

[@JoshCameron]

Hey Neeraj, thank you for your comment. If IBIS is really important to you then the M43 cameras will be a fantastic choice for you. I would actually recommend the G9 as well if you haven't already looked at that? ISO 3200 should be fine on the Micro Four Thirds body, but it just depends on how focussed the light is on the scene. If you're shooting stage shows then chances are the lighting will be on the subject and therefore the main focus won't be that noisy; it'll just be the darkness surrounding that will be. Of course, you can grab some very fast glass for the GH5/GH5ii/G9 as well, at a price though. If you could extend your budget to the S5 then that would be far better for lowlight, but the IBIS in the cameras you mentioned would be a little better I would have thought :) Hope this helps!

[@neerajjaswal5991]

@@JoshCameron Thank you Josh for replying. You are doing great work . Yes, your reply helped me the main highlight is on subject is the main point i got it Josh. G9 I had not still seen and will look.S5 is good a option but lenses here at my location are more expensive due to import duties and bodies are cheap. Thank you Josh for replying :)

[@DroseMr]

I ruined a whole shoot w stabilisation!So as long as is boost is off you wont get the black wobble edges in post? Whats the best settings for fast pan? Helpful . Thank You

[@Shaari]

IBIS always or half shutter for photo? I haven't noticed a difference except maybe the battery life.

[@KanishkGupta]

Hi Josh can you please tell how in camera stabilisation works without OIS lens. Will we get good result on non-stabalised lens too?

[@JoshCameron]

The OIS does a lot for the stabilisation - like A LOT. You'll still get pleasing results without an OIS capable lens, but you will definitely notice a difference when you pair it with stabilised glass :)

[@KevinMullarkey]

What physical body stance and how to hold the camera do you recommend when walking handheld? The 'crouching Ninja on tiptoes' method but could look odd in public !?

[@dave2030]

Hello Josh, Im going to buy the S5ii but I still have to decide which lens. The 20-105 got enought Bokeh? Using only camera stabilization is so much worst then dual stabilization?

[@KevinMullarkey]

Would you ever use E-S and BIS together?

[@DineshBhadwal]

Thank you for this quick but excellent comparison. The S1 is cheaper at my place than the S5? Which one would you suggest? Also, how would the camera perform (in terms of resolution) if I combine it with Sirui Anamorphic lenses, which are only APSC?

[@shaanbilla3944]

Would you mind letting me know where do you get S1 cheaper than the S5? I'm planning to purchase a s1, Thank you Dinesh Sir.

[@DineshBhadwal]

@@shaanbilla3944 Where are you located?

[@shaanbilla3944]

@@DineshBhadwal Guwahati India

[@DineshBhadwal]

@@shaanbilla3944 You can buy it on Amazon but I won't recommend that. The best is to buy it from resellers in Mumbai. There are many and anyone will give you a good price.

[@shaanbilla3944]

Thank you Sir

[@McMurphy13]

Boost stabilization the crop ?

[@Prabhath_the_Dawn]

Hello Josh 🙂 Hoping you're doing well! Just wanted to seek your suggestions please. While shooting on Lumix S5, which colour profile do you use? What's the recommended profile for photography and video? I got to understand that the base ISO and higher ISO values vary based on the colour profile (as told by Lumix India support team). I presumed it was ISO 640 and ISO 4000 for all modes, but just wanted to know from your experience, if there's any difference by colour profile 🙂 Cheers from Bangalore, India ✨💫

[@mattroelsgard]

Something I think I'll test is using E-Stab on the S5 and then throwing some Warp Stab in Premiere on to the clip to see if it gives is that smidge extra stab it needs to eliminate the need for a gimbal. Thoughts?

[@JoshCameron]

I think this would work fine for very small push ins and pullouts, but wouldn't be as good if you're planning to move the camera across quite a large area (like walking for example). You may get a bit of funkiness happening with the Warp Stab!

[@fabian_99]

just before watching i want to say that on my s5 i've noticed no major improvement when having either only boost is or e stabilization enabled or even both at the same time... lets see if i learn anything new in this video

[@JoshCameron]

What did you think after watching?

[@fabian_99]

@@JoshCameron well tbh it kinda didnt apply to my gear since i dont have a lens with OIS ... i have the 20-60 mm kit lens and the result of my tests was just to leave the standard stabilisation on and E-stabilisation aswell as boost is turned off... reason being that in boost i.s. i noticed the auto focus losing my face constantly + the edges get warpy and the e-stabilisation crops in a bit. And besides , i really didnt notice a massive difference in stability improvement when just hand holding it an walking normally so there's really no point again i'm using the S5 with the 20-60 mm lens with no OIS

[@bradleyjpaolucci]

I’m having the same experience. I think it’s the stabilized lens that works wonders

[@magnusgotander3954]

Perfect explained about S serie stabilisation ! One thing ... is it a trend now about having it so dark in the studio ? The clip on the camera at the table is perfect but the lack of light in the "studio" take me away from lissening. Sorry, but I really like your content/chanell otherwise.

[@JoshCameron]

I'll add more light next time ;)

[@magnusgotander3954]

@@JoshCameron "love you" ... I will order The Nitze cage in a litle bit different mix from your review and probably in combination with Fotga DP 500 III manual follow focus. Lock at that ... cold be a good content material for you ... 😉

[@dombionchi]

Thank you for this video.

[@JoshCameron]

You're welcome, John!

[@Lifeinaframebystereout]

Or I suffer from Parkinson or I haven't set up this well. My stabilization is awful on my lumix s5. I have the stabilization ON but does not work like you showing in the video. Is that because I have not the right lens?

[@dojomaharishisathyananda]

I have a panasonic s5 but I don't have a stabilizer lens yet, is it better to buy a stabilized lens or a gimbal in your opinion?

[@JoshCameron]

a stabilised lens is great, but if you'll be doing a lot of movement then gimbals are far better :)

[@BenPhanStudios]

How good is that lens in low light? Thanks brother

[@JoshCameron]

It's not too bad!

[@azhkarloth]

Hello there I have this S5 and I love it. Have you ever used godox flash and trigger with it? If so can you show us how to set it up!? I heard there's a conflict with it because the trigger and flash are made for micro 4/3 cameras but there's a trick to do it with full frame I don't if it's true or not but I'm fixing to buy one to use it with my godox a200d. Thak you... love your videos

[@JWS1968]

My Panasonic S5 arrived yesterday and I was excited to try the IBIS out as I've heard so much about it. I turned it on in the menu and nothing happened. In fact I get ZERO in any of the stabilization modes. nothing. The camera is going back for a replacement.

[@KevinMullarkey]

I've been trying this out recently with my S5, just simple street walks using the e-stablilser mode but I can't see much difference. Is it because i'm using 4K50 HLG mode?

[@Weird_Quests]

Still using the 24-105 for your talking heads? Enjoying the 50mm 1.8?

[@JoshCameron]

Hey! Yeah still using the 24-105 ... I don't actually own the 50mm 1,8; Only had it for a short amount of time for the review but will hopefully pick a copy up soon !

[@Weird_Quests]

@@JoshCameron that’s awesome - I’ve got the S5 and 24-105 and the 50mm - also the XLR adapter as per your recommendation too :) just trying to find a good half cage now.

[@DL-lt5ly]

Why when i shoot in log in c1 there is no auto panning mode?

[@moishelande-se6sf]

Any idea how much the e stabilization crops in?

[@dinucaptar8316]

You good job..I need your information. Really.

[@jojos-yt-adventures]

just got my S5 an hour ago. (coming from a7iii) it shouldn't be normal to see A LOT of noise in the display at base iso (v-log) in normal condition right? as soon as I push Rec than while recording, 90% of the noise is gone but before, while watching the screen/chosing the composition etc, there's A LOT of noise... wtf?

[@sherifahmed2648]

I dont know if the kit lens of lumix S5IIX 20 60 mm has inbuilt stabilisation But if not, what is the best setting of it?

[@LajitasRain]

It does not. There would be a switch on lens labeled O.I.S if it has stabilization.

[@drdomestos]

Is there a 'gyroscopic data based' post-processing stabilisation option for any of the Panasonic cameras (like you can do in Catalyst Browse on some of the Sony cameras)?

[@JoshCameron]

I don’t think so unfortunately !

[@TopshelfJunior]

I just wanna know if the stabilization is as good as the GH5....because, the GH5 stabilization is AMAZING, and smooth !!!

[@JoshCameron]

It's almost as good... maybe a hair behind due to the larger sensor and smaller body, but still fantastic!

[@fredriksvard2603]

S5 is pretty far behind imo

[@TopshelfJunior]

@@fredriksvard2603 This is what my gut instinct is telling me too lol.

[@fredriksvard2603]

@@TopshelfJunior yeah.. maybe with ois, idk.. (or a gimbal, of course). But the mft cameras are pretty neat in some ways.

[@immsen-musik4220]

No, the gh5 stabilization is definitely better! Filming skate clips without a Gimbal with my gh5 an can use 95%. With my S5 it isnt working good... When Filming on a skateboard I can use only 40% over all clips. Now I have two Cams or I need my ronin sc + S5 for action shots...(without lens stabilization)

[@farrukhabdurahmanov288]

thanks a lot!

[@Dj_Jwoo]

I keep shearing folks with this camera say “active” stabilization. Is that just boost?

[@JoshCameron]

Active and boost are two different stabilisation modes inside the S5. So active crops in a tiny bit, and boost is the strongest (wouldn’t recommend unless you’re standing still!)

[@elsuizocasual]

Is there any lens with O.I.S in the range 16-35mm?

[@nlfckn]

not yet, it seems... and that's a problem for me coming from a GH5 100% handheld and now having a S5 too and needing wide, dynamic & stable shots (events filming)

[@ianzhao5693]

Is there a way to use gyro to stabilize the footage instead?

[@JoshCameron]

Not that I know of unfortunately !

[@RuthB-hu8zy]

👌Thanks

[@rimshots_PL]

So, basically no stabilization in Lumix sort of looks like Sony a7iii with an ibis on;)

[@JoshCameron]

Hahahahaha! Burn!

[@rimshots_PL]

@@JoshCameron :D

[@markshirley01]

Thanks Josh - really helpful. The walking clips with the e-stabalisation and OIS are very impressive. I thought you were using a gimbal. If this camera had good AF wow it would be all you need. with the panning clips do you use e-stabalisation

[@JoshCameron]

Yeah it’s crazy how good it is! I didn’t use E Stabilisation for the panning shots, just OIS and of course the sensor stabilisation!

[@markshirley01]

@@JoshCameron thanks Josh - so difficult for me to decide at the moment - Im set in buying a R6 (Im Nikon at present) but that stabalisation really looks handy

[@JoshCameron]

@@markshirley01 I know a few people that have got the R6 and regretted it once they’ve tried my S5… so much so that they’re trying to get the S5 now instead… but that’s just down to personal preference I guess! That’s my two cents from what I know either way :D Hope whatever you choose ends up being the best for you!

[@TheFoxwiz]

@@JoshCameron What about the AF that everyone talks about? When shooting, the AF is not consistently sharp. Why do so many people love this camera when there are so many AF issues?

[@markshirley01]

@@JoshCameron thanks Josh - is the 20-60 kit lens worth having - its a very hand range especially the 20mm for interior exterior etc

[@Yeah_sure_]

No stabilisation…vs lens, e stabilisation or IS boost..? Did you forget the fact that this camera has IBIS…?

[@JoshCameron]

I didn't forget that - the IBIS can't be switched off on the S5, so it's a constant throughout :)

[@streetperformers1532]

Mine doesn't work it's Very wobbly, what the fack man!!!

[@streetperformers1532]

My S5 İİ stabilization doesn't work it's Very wobbly, what the fack man!!!