Switching to Lumix from Sony?

[@Brazen_Rebel]

Glad to have you aboard the Lumix gang! I was rocking the ZV E-10 when you first started your channel and found your content really useful during that time. Since then I, like many others, have found Lumix's recent offerings since the release of phase detect AF to be the preferred "brand", and have since transitioned to the G9II, S5iiX and GH7 (S9 is on the wishlist). It makes a difference when a manufacturer focuses on improving core products rather than pushing units. It's easier to justify the price of something like the S9 when you have a good sense that your purchase today will continue to be improved upon for years to come rather than being cast aside for an entirely new unit within a couple years. Can't wait to see what you bring to the table for Lumix content 👍

[@thomasjmcclure]

So i actually know nothing about the G9ii or other G line cameras really, ill take a look!

[@alexedwards1612]

Great vid dude! As a long term shooter of an S5II and two S5’s, I love that more people are switching over. While I don’t have an S9 yet, the appeal of either having a tiny full frame body with just a lens that does everything or rigging it out to be a cine cam (I believe Cam Mackay has used one rigged) is an interesting prospect!

[@thomasjmcclure]

I’ve built a rig that has it basically as a box camera and I’m soooo happy with it! Just waiting on getting one or two more pieces

[@alexedwards1612]

@ oh nice. Looking forward to hopefully seeing more dude!

[@SightseeingStan]

I also recently took my chance at a Lumix due to a nice Black Friday deal (S5iix for 1899 Euro). Mostly because of open gate but also because it seems like the biggest competitor to Sony products at the moment. Haven't the chance to use it a ton yet but so far I'm loving the huge amount of possibilities with this camera where Sony is limited in some regards.

[@escapingdeception5799]

@@SightseeingStan 100% agree

[@thomasjmcclure]

The s5iix would definitely be my next one if I keep getting L mount lenses lol. Totally agree!

[@Studiotek]

Same bro! S5IIX body, plus 20-60mm lens, plus 50mm f1.8 lens... for $1,900 at Adorama on Black Friday... Absolutely insane! I love it!

[@JustAaronJoshua]

I went the opposite way. I have a Lumix g9 ii and now using the ZV-E1 for video mainly. My g9 II is strictly for photos at the moment! Best of both worlds:)

[@KofiYeboah]

#lumixgang #S9gang Just make sure you don’t take any trips to asia anytime soon 😉 I’m kidding, enjoy man, it’s a fun lil camera 🙏🏾

[@thomasjmcclure]

I feel so welcomed! Honestly if they’re paying I’ll go lol!

[@DavinciHD_]

The Ports were honestly a deal breaker for me with this camera. Right now I haven’t decided whether I want to get a GH6 for my weddings this year or save up my moneys for an A7s3 to pair with my Fx30.

[@mrwaffles217]

It’s cool to see you being able to just enjoy photography man. Good stuff

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks man! youll have to give it a go when im up visiting!

[@escapingdeception5799]

I hope small rig hears this. Love to know your idea

[@thomasjmcclure]

We will see, I may contact them and see

[@DynamicLearning4u]

Are the pictures in the footage all taken by the Brightin Star 28mm F2.8? Just want to clarify. Thanks.

[@thomasjmcclure]

No some were taken on a 35mm f1.4

[@JonAdamsTech]

man i love that color scheme

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks! I was pretty happy with it for sure!

[@chennyye28]

Nice to see you here Jon!

[@imanolmartinez1217]

Hi. Loved the video. I would love to get myself a lumix. Could you talk maybe about your experiences with other cameras? You've never talked about your story with Canon, Nikon, etc. Personally, I think it would be great to hear the thoughts of someone who has tried them all.

[@ajindo9o]

what about sony ZV E1 E1

[@kurosami9448]

ZV-E1 has better vlog features and low light performance is amazing but if your a hybrid shooter get the lumix

[@thomasjmcclure]

Not a bad camera at all! But still $500-600 more than what I paid for the s9 even when bought used. Both are great cameras

[@prestonurvina]

Welcome to Lumix Gang!

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thank you, it’s nice here

[@hunterweekley4172]

Where did you get a Wood variant SmallRig??

[@thomasjmcclure]

So it’s the same concept but by a company called LeftFoto. I’ll add a link in the description!

[@Arc1tek]

The prime lenses are pretty good. Really been loving the 100mm, F2.8

[@thomasjmcclure]

I ordered Meikes 85mm f1.4 but they sent the E mount instead so I have to return it

[@mowgli_stream]

Hi Thomas, I think to switch my ZVE10 to a S5ii do you think it's a good idea ?

[@thomasjmcclure]

the biggest challenge with switching systems is lenses. Id say if you havent invested much in the sony lens system then yeah! its definitely a big upgrade! but if youve got a ton of lenses for sony E, be prepared to lose a decent bit of money on those if youre having to sell them to replace with L mount

[@mowgli_stream]

@@thomasjmcclure I have only 1 TAMRON 17-70, 1 16mm 2.8 sony and the kitlens so not so much... I don't know about S5ii or A7Cii ou A74

[@thomasjmcclure]

either way you'd have to change glass for those options, as what you have is designed for apsc (still usable for full frame cameras but slightly defeats the purpose). Both are great cameras, id go with the option that you can get good glass for

[@AllCarsUnited]

​@@mowgli_stream glass for Sony is cheaper. I own the s5ii and Sony a7cr and a7r3. The advantages lumix has are the built in lut feature for photos and videos and the Ibis system . Other than that, the sony system has way more lenses, smaller lenses, higher quantity lenses at a lower price point etc

[@mowgli_stream]

@@AllCarsUnited I'm looking for ZVE1 or A7Cii ^^

[@PaulFeinberg]

Great video! I am excited to see what Panasonic does in the future….they do need more quality glass. It’s hard to beat my Sony GM’s. It would be very expensive for me to convert but there isn’t really a bad camera these days. Great video! Love be green.

[@thomasjmcclure]

I actually never bought the GM’s, so expensive lol. But yeah they need more options

[@spetlafilm]

sigma has enough quality lenses

[@PaulFeinberg]

@ ya, my first was the 24mm GM and then got sucked into more. I actually got the 16-35mm GM (version 1) once the version 3 came out for a great deal used so there is that. There is for sure so many great opinions in the budget glass right now as well.

[@PaulFeinberg]

@@spetlafilm sigma lenses is what I would for sure buy. Lots of solid options there. I do have some sigma glass as well.

[@escapingdeception5799]

I’ve seriously considered it for open gate video but I could also go with the fujifilm xm-5 although howbeit not Full Frame

[@thomasjmcclure]

I’m really not that familiar with Fuji cameras tbh. I’ve used the xt3 a little bit, but not much

[@escapingdeception5799]

@@thomasjmcclure The xm-5 is similar in a lot ways to the Sony zv e10 II just Fujifilms Vlogging camera. It offers open gate recording though which I’m very surprised Sony hasn’t jumped on the open gate wagon since they seem to target us creatives and vloggers. Think they are missing the mark by not adding it as a feature. I do love more Sony cameras though

[@AoyagiAichou]

[happy lumix noises] Like me, you come to a video focused company and their cameras mainly for photography, haha. I hope they see it!

[@thomasjmcclure]

Im excited to get more glass for it, currently what i have is definitely better for photos lol

[@Studiotek]

​@@thomasjmcclureMeike 85mm f1.4 AF lens is awesome and cheap

[@AllCarsUnited]

I own a bunch of g master and art lenses for my sony system. And own about all of the lumix lenses for my s5ii. I'll tell you one thing, the sigma lenses for the lumix cameras have horrible auto focus. It's weird that sigma puts that much more effort into their E Mount variants and neglect the L mount lumix cameras when it comes to auto focus

[@thomasjmcclure]

Really? I hadn’t heard that before, I’ll have to look i to it!

[@Mraz75]

This camera doesn’t fit with my wallet needs..😂😂😂

[@thomasjmcclure]

Haha that’s fair! Any camera purchase hurts for sure!

[@Mraz75]

@ 🤣🤣🤣

[@cristibaluta]

Bought a lumix mft because i wanted to have my lenses not crippled, i'm very disappointed in battery life and raw file sizes double of olympus

[@BryantGrey]

"I have a compulsive need to buy cameras" 😂 so real

[@thomasjmcclure]

That one hurt as I said it

[@KillerTacos54]

Welcome sir

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks!

[@infiveg]

Привет из России 👋 Подписался на твой канал. Знаешь, я действительно не понимаю людей которые покупают компактную камеру и обвешивают её дополнительными креплениями, ручками, аксессуарами и т.п. Ведь более удобная и эргономичная в плане удержания камера этой же марки, уже есть - s5ii и она не намного дороже. Зачем?

[@gerardowmby7156]

Why black buttons on your ears?

[@thomasjmcclure]

Hahaha a decision made at 18 that I still have 12 years later lol. Plus the wife likes them