This LUMIX S9 setup is insane | Atlas Orions

[@danwucreative]

I love videos like this where you just follow an idea that isn’t apart of the mainstream narrative and run with it. That’s passion. Keep doing you Ed!!!

[@EdProsser]

Towards the end I was like do I need to come up with some big reason why I made this video... WHY DID I MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤣

[@keith-knittel]

A great everyday carry setup

[@EdProsser]

a true pocket cinema camera setup

[@raredreamfootage]

2:44 - You can use a rolled up ball of gaffe tape for the lens support in that instance. It works well.

[@EdProsser]

good tip

[@MudbloodWizard]

Super impressive footage, Ed! But what's even more impressive is Steph keeping a straight face while you film with this ridiculous setup.

[@EdProsser]

Hahaha she has to put up with a lot of my ridiculous-ness in our relationship!

[@halfcowboy]

i actually can't wait to use this camera - for years before I picked up my S1H in 2021 I used a GX85 all the time over my GH4 and GH5 because of the IBIS, form factor and portability. For anything like narrative, documentary or work that has even a little bit of intention or planning I'd still use my S1H. I think this is just an awesome fun way to actually just bring a full frame camera everywhere you go without the neck pain of the S1H. And I've really missed that in my life since going full frame! I guess as long as it's paired with smaller lenses like the Panasonic S lenses you've reviewed here as well. Always appreciate your cinematography insights into the Panasonics!

[@EdProsser]

Yeah I actually think this camera will sell super well! Like you say people who want FF for smaller scale work or for fun!

[@KofiYeboah]

Now I’m about to make a bunch of S9 videos with massive anamorphic lenses, look at what you’ve made me do Ed . lol great video

[@EdProsser]

at least you've got the muscle to do that!

[@the_black_douglas9041]

This just made me smile 😊 A very Ed video! And the Atlas Orions… woweeee!! Looking forward to your take on the Gh7 Ed…

[@EdProsser]

Thanks, still trying to convince LUMIX to send me one...

[@LiamMarskog]

Absolutely love it! Great stuff as always Ed

[@EdProsser]

thanks dude!

[@TopshelfJunior]

The S9 is going to do NUMBERS !!!

[@EdProsser]

I think it will be popular despite what the KZbin bubble will have you believing

[@georgekamenov_]

Love it Ed! Think this is a good new content genre to explore - comically small camera with a comically large lens (and all the rigging that comes with not snapping the lens mount off) 😂

[@EdProsser]

I would genuinely be interested to know how strong these lens mounts are... But I'd have to find a cam company willing to let me ruin a camera

[@lfcruzsierra]

Would love to see an in-depth S9 video. I think there's something special about it!

[@EdProsser]

It's been recorded, unfortunately won't be a proper review as they didn't let me keep it long enough but will deffo be sharing my thoughts on it. Out next week or week after!

[@lfcruzsierra]

@@EdProsser Awesome! No traditional review is ok. I just want to see more nice footage, that's enough! I ordered mine, I know the limitations, plenty of "alarming" content on that...I just care about the gorgeous image that fits in my pocket! Will be watching for sure :)

[@EdProsser]

@@lfcruzsierra feel free to check out any of my LUMIX S5ii / iiX vids - all shot with the same sensor!

[@botbot3698]

Man, the Orions are amazing!

[@EdProsser]

They really ARE!! But they're absolutely massive! Even with the S9 you struggle with them... the 40 is manageable doing handheld (even on the Komodo) but anything above that really needs an easy rig.

[@kyelight]

Absolutely spectacular!

[@EdProsser]

they are super STUNNING lenses

[@DetroitVideoDiaries]

Beautiful shots.

[@pedrorrodriguez1]

The s9 is a fine portable camera that can produce good looking photos and video. As long as you don't ever need more than 15 consecutive min of video, or will ever use a flash, or are savvy enough to navigate flicker issues indoors, or don't shoot anything moving too fast. The problem with the s9 is that there are cameras that do all of that for the same money (used s5ii) or depending on what you're willing to compromise on, for less or much less. I personally don't have any dog in this fight, but i wish we'd stop acting like asking for $1500 for a camera with some serious drawbacks is not a lot of money

[@EdProsser]

I mean I literally mention the price in the first sentence of the video! It sits in a very confusing space for sure. The issue is it gives you so much camera in a little package where I think they could have stripped a lot of the pro features out and made it a lot cheaper. Record limits aren't so bad to be honest unless you're shooting long interviews. It's capable of capturing an amazing image for the price too. It's just whether a casual shooter needs all those features in a small package. That's what makes it confusing and interesting. Price wise I just paid £1200 for a USED Fuji X100V yesterday which has next to no pro video features, 8 bit video, no ibis and no anamorphic features... I don't think I'll be buying an S9, unless it drops in price, but I do think it'll sell very well.

[@pedrorrodriguez1]

@@EdProsser i didn't mean to offend. But if there's push back against the camera it's because people find it overpriced, since it does nothing particularly better than other cameras. If you want the same but better, for the same price, buy the s5ii. If you want film simulations, fuji ones are much better than the lut app. If you want a better photo camera, pretty much anything with mechanical shutter and hot shoe will be better. If you want good ibis, any of the latest lumix cameras is as good if not better... Seems like a half baked money grab by panasonic. It can produce nice images and video, because pretty much any camera these days does.

[@lfcruzsierra]

​@@pedrorrodriguez1 You're so wrong but it's ok. One day you will value that production workflow is as important as specs and features.

[@EdProsser]

I don't think it does anyone thing the best, but it does lots of things in a small package. I do think we heard from a lot of the people who won't be buying it, most of the people who will probably aren't on camera forums or watching these KZbin vids. I've actually recorded a long ish vid detailing my thoughts on all of this, hopefully out in a week or so, thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@pedrorrodriguez1]

@@lfcruzsierra feel free to spend your money how you see fit. The camera is fine, with a lot of compromises for a high price. You can get something better for rhe same or less money, depending on your needs. I don't see how this camera improves anyone's "production workflow", but if it does, good for them. TLDR I don't really care

[@ThinkBigVfx]

Amazing.. loved it.. what resolution you haved used for anamorphics? 4k full frame 422 means does is crop than 6k open gate?

[@EdProsser]

I prefer shooting in 4K in the cropped S35 mode as it has slightly nicer motion performance

[@ThinkBigVfx]

@@EdProsser what you have used in this shoot?

[@EdProsser]

@ 4K 50fps mostly, cropped

[@josephchristoffel]

best vlogging setup for beginner content creator!

[@EdProsser]

essential kit

[@williamsolis1]

I imagined that it looked so comical and then you showed it and it does. Yet the images are so good. Again. Just wish that it was a big bigger to fit a fan. Ah well. Thanks for the video Ed. Once this camera gets discounted. Most likely 1200 quid.... 1000 quid would be great but that's probably pushing it. then it would be a good buy

[@EdProsser]

New cameras are getting released so quickly these days that I'm confident used prices will be more favourable within the next 6-12 months. If it'd been a little cheaper I think I'd had snapped one up as a little gimbal / every day cam - it's a strange little thing and I understand why it's priced why it is, but they probably could have gotten away stripping out some of the pro features and made it a little cheaper. Regardless - it's very capable!

[@botbot3698]

tbh if you just wanna use it with manual cine lenses, it would make more sense to just get a used OG S5 for like 800 bucks.

[@williamsolis1]

@@botbot3698 yeah of course. Just Lumix making strange decisions

[@EdProsser]

@@botbot3698 yeah I think it depends, ths S5 ii and S9 have better AF and IBIS and better anamorphic features... The original S5 has a slightly nicer image... spoilt for choice.

[@timekeepermedia5142]

@@EdProsser it's so niche but i feel like if you wanted to do a light weight anamorphic b cam on a gimbal with maybe the Nero's or something around that size..the s9 would actually make a decent amount of sense.

[@pureheartvisuals]

The more I see videos on the S9. I’m understanding it is truly misunderstood 😅. As an Event shooter with multiple S5 II the S9 looks like it will end up in my kit with dual duties and a portable travel cam that offers me some peace of mind over yanking out my rigs. Great video Ed.

[@EdProsser]

Will have a vid sharing my thoughts on this camera next week! I think it is kinda misunderstood, but I also think a lot of people buying it won't be in camera forums or camera KZbin.

[@pureheartvisuals]

@@EdProsser I agree with you on this. Sadly a lot of people will miss out on the S9 simply due to the confusion of the launch. Fun, that the people invited, ALL take photos whether personally, professionally or marketing wise and upload and share. Brand through Social Media, create and post short form content on TikTok, KZbin, etc. and certainly would like to save time from getting to a place to edit and such… ALL of them are in essence Content Creators, and that’s how it was marketed 😅 but the people invited started cataloguing the S9 against other cams not in the category. 🤣. The Internet never looses.

[@masterofcamera]

This. Looks. Ridiculous! And I LOVE IT! 😅😍

[@EdProsser]

me too!

[@reggiepaquette5677]

definitely interested in another s9 vid!

[@EdProsser]

I will think about it, given that they were meant to pick it up today and never turned up - it's still in my possession !

[@rattlersunited]

Love the video 🎉🎉🎉

[@fullbars]

Worth upgrading from the S5iix? I'm a bit out of the loop with camera releases. Kind of numb to them at this point.

[@EdProsser]

it depends what you want really... it's pretty much the same as the S5iix but with more limited IO, recording limits and no EVF... if you just want a smaller form factor with a lot of the same features it could be a good option.

[@Vestapreferredrealty]

@@EdProsser Seems like a downgrade then lol. I thought higher numbers meant better. But I guess not. FX3 > FX30, S5 > S9 etc

[@EdProsser]

@@Vestapreferredrealty I have no idea how these companies name their products it'd be cool to understand what goes into it.

[@animeluxe887]

is the open gate on s9 better then s5iix, is it 422 10 bit? because on s5iix its 420 10 bit, can any one clear this for me

[@EdProsser]

I don't have an S9 but it should be exactly the same as the S5ii / S5iix - same sensor etc.

can you share the extender and adapter please :)

[@EdProsser]

I've added links to the adapter in the description the Atlas Expander is here: cvp.com/product/atlas-1.4x-lf-expander?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjqWzBhAqEiwAQmtgTyNoDhXgzBnuyePo41WiL0Xq7TboEkJJry1sjaOmg0W1tmCY3lcFsRoCgLwQAvD_BwE

@@EdProsser awesome! Thank you very much!

[@videowien]

awesome video

[@rattlersunited]

Waiting on that Osmo and and S9 long form video. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 please 🙏🏾

[@EdProsser]

I did a few long form vids on the osmo - unfortunately LUMIX wouldn’t let me hold onto the S9 for more than a week so probably won’t be revisiting it

[@fitriyandifilms]

❤❤❤

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

The next logical step is to use it with the Bigma

[@EdProsser]

oh god I don't think my frail body could manage that

[@mex5341]

good try Panasonic !

[@EdProsser]

For what?