Why I Switched from Nikon to Panasonic for Wedding Photography | Panasonic S1R

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I switched from Nikon to Panasonic for Wedding Photography. Switching camera companies is a big deal for any photographer. I wanted to make this video explaining my reasoning for switching!
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Below is a list of the gear with links included!
Camera Body: Panasonic s1r amzn.to/3uUIrGB
Lenses: Panasonic 35mm 1.8 amzn.to/3BBPHLc
Panasonic 24-105mm 4.0 amzn.to/3hwOYnB
Panasonic 70-200mm 2.8 amzn.to/3j3LKZg
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Case: Pelican 1510 amzn.to/3HCIE8H
Backpack: Lowepro Protactic DP450 II amzn.to/3WnT0xD
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Cameras:
Matt's - Panasonic S1R
Nick's - Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1, Panasonic Lumix S5
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[@iku1sestiweddings]

Lumix is absolutely one of the best brands for photos too, just so underrated. I shoot both S1R and S1, both stills and video. Congrats on a great choice!

[@TrilobitesRTasty]

May I ask you about the 65:24 aspect ratio setting in both the S1R and S1? (I didn’t find answers in the manual.) When set to the 65:24, does the electronic viewfinder also change to a 65:24 aspect ratio? Also, for the S1, does the “higher resolution” setting still function for the 65:24 setting? (Sorry I’m unclear on the Panasonic terminology…I’m looking for a digital panoramic camera, and I’m hoping the S series is the solution.) Thank you for your help!

[@obscur_yoann]

@@TrilobitesRTasty "When set to the 65:24, does the electronic viewfinder also change to a 65:24 aspect ratio?" Yes, you see directly the right aspect ratio on the screen and EVF. "Also, for the S1, does the “higher resolution” setting still function for the 65:24 setting?" No, only 3:2, 4:3, 1:1 and 16:9.

[@TrilobitesRTasty]

@@obscur_yoann Thank you very much for your reply! Since I asked this question, I've learned more about what this whole "higher resolution" thing is about. :)

[@quang5DCameras]

Underrated cause Sony, Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm take already the market...

[@gabrielmartinez7370]

another user here! S1R for photo is beast

[@rendermanpro]

S1R is the state of the art camera. Not only from stunning image quality, but from "user experience", handling, build quality, menu system - everything is perfect. And autofocus is good.... and it obviously depends on the lens you use, with native S lens I had a 95/100 nailed razor sharp auto-focused images... You could buy a manual gear shift Ferrari and complain about it, but don't know how to use it. Sometimes the "problem" is behind the camera.... *Especially ironic to read that kind of people who had never used it, but don't like it* If someone use it and don't like it could be fair, but most negative came from just negative people with limited experience of any kind.

[@michalsiegel6717]

I decided for Panasonic for photos. The thing is they put EVERYTHING in their bodies. Besides being very competitive in photography, their cameras always contain all of the video features that usually cost extra money in other brands. People will say Lumix is for video just because it supports dozens of codecs and has a V-log. How about highres photo, possible handheld? How about 1.5s preburst in RAW? How about insane stabilization, no AA filter for extra detail in photos, focus stacking, 6k photo and other insane features? I mean, R3 doesn't even have a preburst! But the biggest issue is Panasonic can't sell themselves for photography. All of their marketing, influencers, ambassadors, everybody does video. Noone is propagating photography. So yeah, people then assume it's for videographers only. The good thing is Panasonic is so bad at promoting photography they have to give people free stuff. I bought my S5II + 20-60 with free 50/1.8 and free 85/1.8 which are both really good lens. And they have to do this to get people on board for photography. Honestly I was shooting Canon, Fuji and Nikon and I finally found myself in Panasonic. Compared to everything, I didn't honestly see I had worse AF performance or anything, but I have better lens options and much more features for overall everything, photo and video.

[@echobenav8]

Made the same switch myself with an S1 & S1R. Have a few tips I've found, but maybe you already know these. For AF, when set to Continuous, look under the red Camera setting and select AF Custom Setting. There are 4 user settings you can set up for sensitivity, stickiness, and tracking. I've played around with that and the AF now works well enough for me to shoot my son's highs school soccer games. Another feature I found useful is under the blue wrench then the second camera down. If you are looking just at the back monitor, the settings are for the monitor only. To change the viewfinder settings, you have to look through the viewfinder and the options switch to viewfinder settings! Having LVF luminance set to auto brightens everything up in dark shooting situations. My favorite thing about the S1R/S1 are the L-mount lenses. All the options from Lumix and Sigma are great!

[@jmadsenphoto]

The colors and ergonomics with a Panasonic are amazing. So underrated.

[@jamesmlodynia8757]

I have a few Panasonic bodies, the S5,S5 Mkii the G9 and G95. The thing that I enjoy about their bodies are the way they are laid out, so easy to use, Panasonic updated the auto focus on the S5 MKII and it is a major improvement over the S5, also I enjoy the range of Sigma glass for L mount, they have been updating their lenses so they are specific to mirrorless l mount and Sony bodies.

[@fortemke]

Loving the s5ii right now!!

[@grantrobertdavies]

Great Video … Yeah - I use Panasonic for stills all the time (Lumix G9, Gh5 and S5) and have shot a few weddings with my Lumix kit :) love the colours and the cameras set-up and handling :)

[@Mowikan]

I shoot the s1r in my studio. And for portraits it produces absolutely stunning images. The quality is so great. This camera is highly underrated.

[@GlennUpgraded]

Can I see your work? I’m interested to check S1R for studio portrait photography.

[@Chris707ac]

Lumix is an underrated brand, I have been shooting with Lumix for years. I currently shoot with the S5 and the S1H. The auto focus isn't great with Lumix, but that may be changing in the near future. I just hope they have a software update for the current line of S cameras. you should check out the Ordinary Filmmaker's video about the auto focus, kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWKxqYhngM51aas

[@papandas6806]

Which one is best s1 Or s5 for photos and autofocus?

[@m.w.1546]

@@papandas6806 S1R 👌

[@ahojahojish]

Absolutely love Panasonic cameras. Love their colors, they are feature packed and are a joy to shoot with. At least for me, its just my type of a camera.

[@2BeLikeChrist]

I've been shooting with an Olympus for a while now... considering jumping up to the S1R. Thanks for the video.

[@ShaneMiltonProductions]

panasonics new S5II now has hybrid phase-detection points on sensor and from what I'm seeing it now is on par with all the competition hope the update the S1R to a MKII with the new autofocus.

[@fortemke]

Hoping so as well! Very exciting the S5II has the phase detection points!!

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

I remember I sold my D850 for the S1R Not for the camera nor the brand itself. The mirror less Nikon was Z6 and 7 by that time. Single slot memory card and bad AF killed the game. Why the S1R? Because of L mount … and Leica APO lenses which are far superior compared to Af-S Nikon lenses. Next is that I’m still using Nikon when AF is needed over image quality. Now I have the S5iiX the AF has been improved

[@jnelsonfilms]

Yo! I am a full-time wedding videographer and Panasonic user. I absolutely love the S1 and S5. For film, I stick to manual focus mostly because the autofocus isn't so reliable for video. However, for photo, I actually find the Panasonic S-series autofocus totally reliable. I use autofocus for photos 100% of the time. I don't know where your troubles are, but I find that the autofocus settings I use for photo is "One area +human detection" and I make sure that the square is somewhere near the middle and near humans.. Sometimes when switching from horizontal to vertical photos, the square will be in a bad spot and the photo will be out of focus because the square is over a random spot on the floor or background. Hope this helps!

[@royalephotography5024]

Same here I found it more accurate than my 5d iv

[@jnelsonfilms]

Just gotta reply to this thread and update that I got the new Lumix S5 ii and the video autofocus is absolutely solid. But I’m sure anyone that’s heard about it already knows that.

[@royalephotography5024]

@@jnelsonfilms so quick

[@Someone_Else1]

I shoot fuji as an amateur, considering getting the s1 for my manual focus glass. I keep my fuji's for low profile shooting and retro user experience (ss dial, exp comp dial, aperture dial etc). I like that the s1 has so many customization options and that it feels hefty. When I see it reminds me of a d700 i used some time ago

[@quang5DCameras]

Not fan of Big and Bulky cameras that includes Nikon Z9...

[@jbradleyhorn]

I shoot a Leica SL, which is similar. Both the SL and new SL2-S only use contrast detection autofocus. I'm pretty sure that the Lumix sensors are the same, as those are companion brands of sorts. This means that you do not have the faster phase detection autofocus with that sensor. I use my SL for concert work mostly where I'm shooting manual lenses and manually focusing. They work great, and I've actually gotten usable images at 50,000 ISO, and that's on a body that was first put out in 2015. Really, really impressive. And you are right, the color science built into the Leica/Lumix bodies is awesome. You just have to deal with autofocus that is lagging behind the industry at this point.

[@mcmediaandfilm]

hi im trying to buy your luts but im based in the uk and your car area is for us only ?

[@mikerichardson60]

So basically you switched because Nick uses Panasonic. If you already owned a set of professional Nikon glass you only needed to buy the body. Don't pretend the S1R is somehow a better camera than the Z9. S1R uses contrast AF so there's a good reason why the AF isn't great , especially for a wedding photog shooting in dark reception halls. The Z9 will run circles around the Panny.

[@fortemke]

I completely agree with you, the Z9 is far better a camera than an S1r.

[@MichaelEsdrelonPhotography]

Man I was really enjoying your videos because of you using Nikon dslr your work was amazing with that d810 and that 50 or 35mm ur using. The mood and colors were amazing. I dont see any reasons why you shifted.

[@angiemyhre.photography]

I wonder if you’d enjoy fujifilm for video

[@ryancasuso1285]

I moved from my D3300 to an S5 and love it. My S5 is 99.9% stills and it absolutely crushes it. It's so versatile and a genuine joy to use.

[@boahandarrowsproductions4326]

This is great info that I was looking for. Currently shoot with a D5300 and D7000.

[@joedias6325]

D850???

[@mcmediaandfilm]

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[@khanscombe619]

I'm long time Pro enthusiast Nikon family, Canon 2nd F4, F5, D2H, D3S, D4S , D70S, D750. It's tak4s a lot to switch. I'm open to something new if mirrorless can model after a feature set of a D3/$ build. The Action sports, Press, I've used Panasonic back in the day to test against the Canon S95, S120 PowerShot mini's. They were brilliant then so I can only imagine now.

[@m.w.1546]

Do you think that it's possible to see in the future update hybrid AF also in S1R body? It's a masterpiece camera. I've it already 3 years, after switching from Nikon D850 and I'm loving it with every moment we spend together. Update to hybrid AF would be just astonishing in S1R. This great, just need some practice and feeling to work with, after that you will get amazing shots with Panasonic colors and look 💪

[@aznycts]

Gear fauling apart ? 😆😆😆 . i have nikon lenses for over 15 years . still Top . and photographer for 46 years .

[@thierryorlowski9662]

Did you update the Firmware of your S1R? On all the Lumix Camera, It makes a BIG difference to have the latest version...

[@KenCOO0612]

i did use the S1 to take Photo. And it's Amazing. some time AF are not good but it's still work for me.

[@manuelepasqualini1429]

I would love to try a Lumix S1R. I own a Panasonic Lumix GX80 with a micro four thirds sensor and I was blown away by the image quality and the features of the camera. The only thing I am not be keen on about the SR1 is the actual size. I much prefer smaller size cameras for their portability, especially when traveling.Btw, you are handsome. Regards

[@fortemke]

The new s5ii would be perfect for you! Cheaper than the s1r and much better autofocus performance. Light and mobile as well!

[@nachohernandez9491]

You should of got Nikon 850 cause all the lenses

[@jal2550]

D850 is the best camera I've ever used.

[@Genz_boys]

nikon af-s 18-140mm f3.5-5.6 g ed vr is mirror less lense ?

[@boahandarrowsproductions4326]

Meant for DSLRs

[@MichaelAres]

6-months later, “Why I Switched Back to Nikon” 😂

[@ytuberization]

Fully agree. Might be an investment in a system without a future. Very unlikely we will ever see a S2R…

[@SakkiDuran]

I switched to Panasonic about 4 years ago. Still use my nikon sometimes but just because I have a 70-200. Panasonic is way much better and budget friendly

[@karikaru]

@@ytuberization Panasonic already announced their next FF camera that will probably be a the s1ii for q1 2023. Supposed to have a newly developed af tech rumored to have been made in conjunction with dji

[@ytuberization]

@@karikaru Do you have source for this info? I have not heard about any official Panasonic announcement around the new FF camera…

[@danni0510]

@@ytuberization s5ii is here:)

[@Abdullah_hemida]

If u use 810 Why u don’t go for z7ii U will be happy there 🤔?

[@germancreatives88]

they have the same sensor performance in photography but S1R is better in video

[@giovannefiore8252]

Thankx for your video. I've had Nikon Z6 II, with Z lenses. Also had the Sony A7 III, with great fast lenses. I moved to the Lumix S1R and currently have the S-PRO 24-70mm f/2.8 and the unbelievable S-PRO 50mm f/1.4. Probably the best 50mm ever made. Sharp from centre to edges, wide open at 1.4.

[@fortemke]

The 50 is awesome and the 24-70 is fantastic as well!