Why the S5IIX does NOT need a rig ...

[@DEADSLOW]

Absolutely! This is the only reasonable way to have this camera! Putting extras at least for me is just a flexing, the camera won't produce better video. The most common thing is loosing option to shoot important moment, because your rig is heavy or uncomfortable or whatever. You can change between handheld, tripod and gimbal, im shooting racing cars and nobody is going to wait me to change the camera setup and also feeling super cool, when I can switch between video and photos in just a click. Happy that somebody is speaking about that!

[@spetlafilm]

No camera needs a rig, but it comes in handy because you put a field monitor on it to get a better feel for the image, a professional microphone, etc. I have two Panasonic S5IIX and one S9 for this reason. One S5IIX is fully rigged, the other I use on my gimbal and the S9 I take everywhere with me as a backup or for quick work with wide lens.

[@jonathanscheurich]

Hi Mich, Algortithm brought me here! I agree and disagree on some points. When shooting a wedding film I want to be as lightweight as possible. I don't want people to recognize me as a cameraman. They should feel like I'm a guest so they don't feel as uncomfortable in front of the camera. On the other hand battery life on the s5ii(x) is very weak in comparison to my friends fx3 which is why I like to power via vmount on a rig during corporate shoots. Also I feel customer want to see bigger rigs because they think this will add value to the production :D I subbed!

[@CartyCantDance]

I completely disagree. I rig my camera out so I have power all day and a follow focus for manual lenses. It’s not heavy, and the form factor with a battery makes it more comfortable to hold

[@michaelgreenvideo]

Yeah, just depends on what you are used to I guess. What type of work do you do? My point with these cameras is it's not necessary. Changing a battery takes moments, and unless you are filming a 1 - 2 hours ceremony or interview that shouldn't be a problem. I often find time is always against me, not sure what type of work you do, but I am often jumping between gimbal, sticks and handheld.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Thank you. I have the S5ii and I know it won't be a big deal to rig it properly. I get the whole box shaped camera thing. Sure, it can be a little easier to rig it symmetrically. But, rigging a DSLR shaped camera is not as big a deal as the box shaped camera lovers make it out to be. I shot a feature film with the GH5. No problems with rigging etc. whatsoever.

i struggle a lot to get my s5 "set up" and now i dont use it. The truth is that all that money was a bad investment. I use mine naked.

If i can go back in time i just buy a better lens.

[@caelixthedesigner6656]

It doesn’t need a rig but ….. clients love to see it and in there mind they are paying for the experience of getting a professional top notch Hollywood production. But in reality don’t need a rig unless for a screen and ssd

[@josefilmspvd]

I have been walking in with the S5iix rigged out to jobs but i just stripe it down once the client feel like there getting there $$ worth your right they just the experience most people have no idea what it takes, and the simpler the better. Now on professional set no way it will fly im sure

[@ШотаГоголи]

Hi, tell me why did you suddenly decide that the LUMIX DC-S5 S5 is better? Can LUMIX S5IS be compared to canon and Sony for wedding photography ?

[@MrPamplemouzze]

Merci

[@coin777]

Shooting without a monitor is a no go for me. My eyes are suck.