The Best Full Frame Camera On A Budget

[@JoshCameron]

If you had only $1000 to spend on a new camera, what are you getting?

[@danieli.9252]

I bought one a year ago (new, but a good deal, I think) based primarily on your videos about it. I'm still learning how to get the most out of it, but it's been great so far.

[@peterbernhard6087]

It is important to consider what you want to achieve with the camera. I mainly use it for family moments, especially with my 2 year old child. And yes i want the pictures/movies to look professional and don't miss a thing. The funny thing is.. i don't think you would need mid to highend gear like i have to shoot my child for most of the professional work out there. Fast eye-AF and such things are important deciding factors in some cases. Back to the question. I would buy a ZV-1 for around 300$ used if i would start new. This thing can do the most important things and it will keep its place even if you upgrade to something bigger.

[@kaczynski2333]

I won't be buying into a new system, which requires I buy new lenses - but I'm sure Panasonic is great. Probably the Sony A7S or A7ii

[@EdProsser]

The original S5 is the absolute GOAT- after I pulled mine out for a recent vid I've ended up bringing it back out on all my client shoots over the last month. Picking this camera up for £500 is a steal!

[@yannickmondoux2435]

Better sensor than S5II and S5IIX, more latitude in the blacks.

[@EdProsser]

@@yannickmondoux2435 it's the same sensor... But image processing is much noisier on the mark 2s

[@yannickmondoux2435]

@EdProsser pdaf created noise? Anyone knows what happened?

[@OscarCloud]

Filmed a wedding on mine recently and thought the image was much better than my x

[@daveyineluctable5525]

@@yannickmondoux2435 PDAF will ALWAYS create more noise. This is why Hollywood film cameras NEVER have autofocus. This was what Panasonic was going for when they chose not to use PDAF. Funny enough, their DFD system may eventually prove ahead of it's time, as the processing speeds increases. But yes, the S5 original, 100% has better DR and IQ----even if it's only slight. The Lumix S5 is a STEAL at pretty much any price.

[@prestonurvina]

The S5 was a great transition from Canon to Lumix. I bought the S5 when I found out it didn't overheat like my R6 did! Video autofocus isn't the greatest, but if you're comfortable in manual, you're golden!

[@FerroDGmng]

Bought Lumix S5 in may after having D3400 for 6 years, I don't think there will be ever a more lovable camera than this one, it's extremely good in my opinion

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

I bought an S5 to have a camera while Leica is holding my SL hostage for repair (going on 6 months now). It is surprisingly similar to the Leica in shape feel and functionality. The rotating screen is an added benefit. I use a Sigma 90 mm L mount sometimes, but mostly use my Leica Summarit 50 and a Voightlander 28mm M-mounts with an adapter. I have had outstanding results with all of them. Will almost be disappointed when Leica finally sends back the heavier 601 ;-)

[@mikeshendrik]

Absolutely true. I used my S5 as a B-camera to the BMPCC4K for two years, and it performed exceptionally well. It’s an impressive camera, especially for the price.

[@InArcadiaSum]

I bought an S5 when it came out, and am very pleased with it. I did buy it for photography and not video, and it does all I want, so I've not upgraded it to what seem to be the more video-oriented later S5 marques.

[@I_am_mr_maverick]

Absolutely crazy value. I picked up 2 of these for £750 each just 6 months ago. They produce stellar image quality especially in video.

[@michealpersaud6718]

Yea man. I recently bought one, it's really good. Totally love this camera with all my heart

[@skfineshriber]

The S5 is also a fantastic stills camera and the LUMIX set of 1.8 primes are probably the best in their price range and include weather sealing. The LUMIX 70-300 is also a unique value. Stunning IQ, weather sealing, 11-blade aperture and 1:2 magnification.

[@thomasjmcclure]

Ive been so tempted by it for a while, but I think the s5iix is the main choice for my A cam for my channel right now. hopefully ordering it soon! maybe waiting for black friday lol

[@PostColorGear]

I cant believe it's gotten that cheap! Thats awesome! I still have my S5, so maybe I'll get a second one!

[@NeroMC]

I have a gh5,g80,gx8 and Gf1, but when i decided to jump to full frame,i bought 2 s5... I just love them

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

I have 3 S5 org a beast of camera❤❤❤

[@MicroFourNerds]

I loved my S5. I shot so many weddings with it. The value is crazy!

[@NeroMC]

@@MicroFourNerds why did you sell it,sweety?

[@djcrash77]

Still a great camera! S5 is my daily workhorse for my real estate gigs!

[@VisualKaizen]

I got mine on December and I absolutely love it, I fell in love with the system and the L-Mount is promising, yes te autofocus can suck sometimes but you get used to it and learn it's quirks to make it work, with those prices is temping to get a second body, maybe I'll do that when I complete the 1.8 prime set.

[@alexedwards1612]

S5 is a weapon. Still so underrated.

[@ValokuvaajaBjörk]

I purchase S5 with 20-60mm on 2021, with -1000€ discount (payed something like less than 1400€) and i was very happy… it was Panasonic campaing then. I still have it.

[@CustomPCBuilderUK]

100% agree. Very happy Lumix S5 owner here! 👍

[@Sam-higgins]

This is a beast of a camera! Completely agree

[@AllThingsFilm1]

It's still a steal given its abilities. I recently switched back to LUMIX with the S5ii. ( Which I got on MPB for $1,375).

[@JB_inks]

The 30 minute 4k limit is only for 10-bit video. If you shoot at 8-bit there's no limit.

[@photechvideo]

Hi Josh. Loved the video, as always and I love my Lumix S5. In fact I have just bagged another new S5 kit with the 20-60 F3.5 to F5.6 kit lens and a spare battery from Amazon for 1199 Euros (997 Pounds) and that is a real steal! Keep up the good work. Take care and be safe. Andy

[@marymcdonald7405]

Great video, as always, Josh .

[@logtothebase2]

The 50mm 1.8 and the 85mm 1.8 were usually inexpensively bundled with the std kit Zoom, meaning there are loads of them kicking around second hand at modest prices. Both are maybe not best in class but they are not a bus ride away either. The only caveat is nervous focus which takes some work to keep it in the optimal mode and setting, but as you say the sensor is very good, one of the best for immage quality and dynamic range.

[@logtothebase2]

I would also note that Panasonic have grandfathered the FW and connectivity compared to there MK2 generation of S cameras which have significant improvements.

[@diegorv_isuals]

Still a proud user of the S5, my main and only camera

[@kenvincent19]

I got the s5iix now. Thinking of scooping this one out for 2nd shooter

[@DavidMorenoH]

Just bought one a month ago as my first "real" camera and I love it! sure AF could be better with PDAF but for the price it's unbeatable.

[@JenniferKlinger]

My S5 is still coming with me on trips where I intend to use two cameras. I bought it initially for the crazy good timelapse features.

[@50450720]

The s5 and the s1 are fantastic value, and if you have a little more in the budget the s5iix is brilliant.

[@frontstandard1488]

For photography try S1 and S1R,. I got an as new s1r for £1300. Sigma hsm classics like the 28/1.4 or 40/1.4 are stupendous lenses for low cost. I even use an M mount Voigtlander with ease on it. They're greatly undervalued for what you get, and supreme build quality, better than S5.

[@JjohnnyS1]

I bought this bundle for 1200 a year ago and still think this is a steal

[@BuzzAdven]

Recently got a s5ii. Amazing camera and the L mount ecosystem is great, no insanely priced lenses even in the S Pro series. 2nd hand lenses though seem to be harder to find.

[@raksh9]

It boggles my mind that a camera like the S5 sells for so little on the used market, only a few years after its release. The video quality is truly superb. Footage shot with the S5 easily meets streaming service quality requirements. Still image quality is top notch. The only caveats for me are the autofocus, which is important for stills in challenging lighting, and the lack of 4k 100p in 10bit 422.

[@BASTV905]

S5 is still a running goat

[@ScottEdwards]

Still use my OG S5 every single day and absolutely love it!

[@r.s.w.k4569]

Although I do agree with your comment about how ridiculously expensive the camera market is in general. Paying any more than 1000 for a cropped sensor or 2000 for a full frame is the height of lunacy.

[@JonackFilm]

The S5 is still a workhorse for me. Deliver still very good pictures and videos.

[@deez5396]

There’s been a bundle going around with the s pro 24-70 going for 2k So if you consider the price of the lens you can get the s5 for about $200

[@danilogarcia4004]

you visit cuba!! What a surprise. Maybe I am the only Cuban who follows you 😅. We have a great valuable content fallow you, because of you was that I have an S5ii, thanks

[@Austinite333]

Yeah I don’t see an S5 here in the US in ex cond. for under $850. This past summer I did pick up a used EX cond. Nikon Z6 for $750 USD.

[@VisitPunjab]

Lumix s5iix ❤❤

[@SethWenger]

Have you tried the Meike 85mm 1.4 L mount yet? I'm curious to know if it's a good alternative to the sigma 85mm 1.4.

[@andywalczak7659]

Im looking for a slr mainly for photography ive been torn between the sony a7rii or a7iii

[@davidgautier5088]

The camera that made me passionate with videography

[@JonackFilm]

My S5 still produces amazing images and pairs amazing with my S1h. Still a work Horse for me

[@SledgemanGuitar]

Micro 4/3 user here. Is the S5II a big upgrade from S5? Or is it a sidegrade or even a downgrade in some aspects? Thinking about getting a full frame and have a chance getting the S5II with the 20-60 kit lens for 1200 euros (1000 pounds), new directly from Panasonic. Looks like a really good deal but still alot of money for a simple hobby photographer. Decisions decisions. 🤔

[@JoshCameron]

@@SledgemanGuitar Hi :) I’d say that if you’re purely going for the photography side of things then the S5 will be a great choice. The AF is snappy when shooting stills, and the IQ is really nice. That being said, if you feel like you may do a little bit of video too, then the S5II will give you a better “out of the box” experience with AF performance, recording times etc. The S5II also has more AF detect modes for both stills and video, so if you’re into a specific type of photography (bird, car, etc) then it may give you better results too :) hope this helps!

[@FellipeRodrigues89]

That’s crazy. I bought mine for 2500 back when it was released with the kit lens.

[@gamedesign1]

I felt just the same about my GH5S and even though I do have a better camera now i still wish i had never sold it. But I totally agree the S5 is an absolute bargain 👍😊

[@HwayVision]

Here in America it’s going for $850 - $1000

[@thelostvisuals]

Did you manage to get the meike clicked onto the o.g s5 Josh? I'm very tempted by the 35mm, only performance info I've found so far relates to the s5ii

[@AbdonPhirathon]

In the US, you’re not going to find one for less than $800. Still, the camera is amazing for all it can do at that price.

[@mcronfpv8736]

sold it as soon as I got my S5II, just like I sold my GH6 the week i got my GH7.... I'm now a lazy AF dude... Needless to say they were both amazing cameras that actually have slightly better image quality than their replacement...

[@KillerTacos54]

Fantastic video

[@TheKiakiraly]

unbeatable

[@martintaylor9962]

Picked one up a few weeks ago for £799 from amazon got a 50mm prime for £159 and 128GB high speed memory card total was under £999

[@steveschnetzler5471]

So true, thanks.

[@CurtisZondag]

I’m still running 2 S5 bodies. I want the s5iix but lower image quality is a turn off. Hoping for a new flagship announcement.

[@LimitlessVisualMedia]

Where can you buy it for that price? I wanted to buy one but can't find it for that price

[@OttoFilmStudios]

Darn it - I was gonna buy one of these but now the price is going to go up 😂

[@marin_real_estate_photography]

It's too bad that there was never a firmware update that allowed us to record 4K 10-bit for more than 30 minutes. Even if it was like US $100 to $200 I think it would have been great. (It was very nice of Panasonic to include V-LOG in the S5 for free though, instead of having to pay for it like in the S1.) It also would have been great if one could record open gate ProRes 4:2:2 (not RAW) or DNxHR to an Atomos Ninja recorder

[@steve_arcenio]

I would just go with PL mount it’s universal to all production

[@quadibloc2]

In which universe is any camera sold under the Lumix brand name full-frame? I thought they were strictly micro four-thirds and nothing but.

[@JoshCameron]

Welcome to 2024! They have a whole range of Full Frame cameras :)

[@quadibloc2]

Yes, I apologize. I have learned that I was wrong even before seeing your response. I'm glad that another source for full-frame mirrorless cameras exists.

[@KevinLe]

Love it so much i have 5... i should get a 6th one lol

[@BrandonLovesCameras]

Doesn’t the S5 just have contrast autofocus?

[@pafa7179]

Yes, but DFD panasonic contrast AF.

[@aiseurnae5976]

The internal video quality is much better than the S5II.

[@ruff1draft]

People forget that the Panasonic S5 Mark 1 has unlimited recording time limit in 8 bit 4K and 1080HD 10 Bit.

[@alantyson8182]

I bought a 83 shutter count S5, open box 20-60 kit and 50 f1.8 lenses for £980. How can this be beat by any other brand?

[@LIGHTHUNTER.D]

This + ignore L mount entirely and you’re good to go, adapt instead. L mount lock in is a bad place to be.

[@hhankx]

The sensor absolutely destroys the s5ii. S5 OG is the budget goat

[@sam_tropez]

It is also very inexpensive for multicam😉

[@klajd14]

The only drawback is the lenses

[@AbdulAziz-ek9fs]

It's like 1350USD for body only in india

[@Kim_Alexander]

Good camera but this is the worst focusing camera I ever worked it's not only bad it's also unreliable. Bad and reliable would do it. The camera would be great for manual lenses though.

[@Ihavegumgum]

cool but you cant find s5 cheaper than 1000$ in my country xD

[@rhalfik]

Panasonic - $600 camera, $2000 nifty fifty.

[@FeralGinger]

I just got the Lumix 50mm f1.8 for mine used for £195 sooo... No.

[@JonackFilm]

I rly like your videos. But I can see definitiv that you use a teleprompter. Is great for tellijg Informations, but you lose a bit of your natural Flow in my opinion. Sounds like a news anchor sometimes to me. But good Videos as always.

[@JoshCameron]

I'm working on branching away from the teleprompter and letting things flow a little more. I really appreciate this feedback (especially coming from you, because I know you watch the vids a lot!)

[@9988RedefinedD]

I have lumix s5iix videos from this camera looks over sharp. I regret to buy this camera

[@Vesnic8]

Ill disagree. S1 is much better, has better stabilisation and IQ. Way more filmic.

[@captainwhisky7021]

idk the lumix s5 is 3000 dollars online im sure a dislike button suits you

[@r.s.w.k4569]

Lol this is a little disingenuous, the s5 is worthless without paying an additional 600 bucks for the Atomos.

[@amaulana090]

And it's used :|

[@sardanapalos]

you have to be an experienced camera operator to use this camera and get the results you are talking about, there is a reason its price is so low....any amateur that buys this camera will sell it in a month ...thats why there are so my used ou there....funny how people don't clear all this in those "consulting" videos

[@Bluenose7]

The original S5 is the bargain of the century, a fully featured full frame camera for less than £700 is insanely good value and anyone craving a full frame with limited funds should just get one, it’s a no brainer!!!…….