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Do you still use it in 2024?

I'm glad to see that there are people talking about these old camcorders in capable hands they perform surprisingly well. I'm mostly filming in low light conditions which can be challenging but it can also look cool the shot at 6:40 is my favourite example of this in the video. I'm curious what tips if any could you give for filming in low light conditions with such cameras?

90-degree micro HDMI cable?

Interested in the 20-35mm, how does it perform with Lumix S5 may I ask?

Wrong on the documentary one!

Great job, Aesthetically pleasing! Did you use any upscaling software in post? or did you just capture and edit?

by influence like these videos, I brought S5 + 20-60mm + 50mm lens from amazon. But I really failed to understand why there is so much hype? The image quality was bad, grainy, not good color sign. Autofocus is shit, I checked many videos of AF settings but nothing seems worked. I do mobile photography, the quality of S5 is bad compared to my honor Magic 5 Pro. I am confused, Full Frame, super hype but this s5 felted like I was cheated. I returned back and planning to get Sony A7C M2.

Hello nice review, shot in raw 12 bits is better than ALL Intra like the S5IIX ? I have that question , thanks I will buy a used S5 over the S5IIX if the blackmagic raw 12 bits is better than ALL Intra thanks a lot!

Smallrig do a microHDMI to full size adapter that you clamp onto the cage. Works well and it's super cheap. "SMALLRIG 4K Cable Adapter 4K@60Hz"

Love what you did with the film. I was looking on doing a hi 8 project too. If you don’t mind me asking. In post production what video resolutions, codec and format did you use ?

Such good picture and audio in this vid. Subbed 👍

If you're interested in cameras like this, there's a new channel on TH-cam by someone called Max Vega. He has some really interesting videos on this topic.

Whenever I see a camera like this, I want to sit in a cave and film myself threatening America 😁

Cuz u wanna save money? Why do videos like this even exist

Is it worth shooting in Prores Raw vs shooting h265? I dont see a major difference in quality. I once troed the ninja v with my s5 and the colors in post looked different, after converting to rec 709. Too much saturation and the contrast curve looke weird (i used the same rec 709 lut as usual and tried CST). So i decided its maybe not worth the hussle. But what do you say is it worth for the image quality and did i do something wrong?

so i need to shoot in log with this?

Since a 600 dollar atomos seems mandatory, you need to factor that into its price. With the worthless af and terrible internal codec options, this needs to be 500 bucks. Add the 600 dollar atomos and you get a 1100 dollar cinema camera that can’t af worth shit but will give you great footage with a little extra work.

Gorgeous film, aesthetically and narratively!

Did you use the s5 to shoot this video?

You are the Real Deal. Nice video

Awesome results. I’m using the old tech too… filming all of my new shorts for TH-cam with a 16 year old Sony F900. I love it. Such a liberating experience and just so simple and easy to work with.

i've been thinking of picking up a hi-8 camera for my youtube videos. Would you suggest getting started with tape or the analog to digital converter setups?

Great! As always my man!

May have to pick one up myself

Yeah lol all of a sudden cameras prices are up 25% in 4 months. Your s5 is now $969 cheapest used model, while SII is $1200

As relevent today as ever! Happy to see you've been uploading regularly since this.

For manual vintage lenses ( and not only ) wouldn’t a PD movie auto focus system solve the problem ? I have rigged my S5 with an Atomos Ninja V on top of it, but the auto focus problem isn’t solved yet. Can’t make up my mind between the DJI ( LIDAR ? ) auto focus system or the newest PD Movie system 🤦🏻‍♂️🤔 Great content! Keep it up 👍🏻

There is a way easier way to convert it now

I just bought a sony handycam.low budget films from the 70-early 2000s are my inspiration and i wanted a digital camera to give me that retro feel at first i wanted to shoot on a super 8 film but starting out that way would be difficult for a beginner so i choose the camcord route and this video help alot now im confident in the camera i got and cant wait to shoot with it

Cool techniques but why black and white? Why cancel all the beautiful colors and also skip the joy of grading?

If its not Panavision fuck off

Am looking forward to seeing Gossamer in the forest. (Re: see Bugs Bunny)

wear reflective vests/clothing when filming at night, just don't point your lights at it. They are scooter proof.

I enjoyed the flashing light also. We have the bloody lime scooters in Cologne also. If they are running you over, they are flashing on the sidewalks. annoying. Thanks.

great video! How are you getting your filmic look in your talking head shot? Post or lens or both?

"Whenever I see videos shot with the Lumix S5, I always fall in love with the video quality-the cinematic look and V-Log on this camera are truly impressive, with a nice, soft feel. This week, I bought a used Lumix S5 for around $1,000, barely used and in like-new condition. It’s only a year old, with no signs of wear, a shutter count of just 479, and it came with the Lumix S 20-60mm kit lens. It seemed to come from a wealthy household, probably an impulse purchase. For comparison, I also looked at the Sony A6000 lineup and the ZV-E10 used, because I had some doubts. I found that some of the better Sony APS-C models, like the A6400, A6500, and A6600, go for $744 to $967 used, and around $1,100 to $1,300 new. And yes, the autofocus on those cameras is superior in every way, but I believe the overall image quality is far better on the Lumix S5. So, I decided to go with the Lumix S5. I’ve seen TH-camrs claim it’s not as good as [another camera], but they usually mention models that are way above my budget. Of course, if I had a bigger budget, I’d buy a more expensive camera, but this one fits my needs perfectly."

Ur going crazy with these man, super talented

I would argue that at a basic level, Gear doesn't matter. (In some ways!!) Its better to learn an hone your storytelling skills, and your understanding in composition, lighting, audio and editing. Skill doesn't come from gear.

Robert Bresson used exclusively 50mm lens c:

good, you're slowly becoming a believer in non-diagetic lighting. we have trained you well. it's REALLY great to see this creature in motion from an exterior perspective. i am so happy with how it turned out and am looking forward to shooting with it again!!! #2spooky4me

I agree with your lists of responsibilities. Might I add, a director is responsible for the completion of a film project on time and within budget.

LOVE

I love my op snoot It’s the first modifier I go for if I want hard light

OKC?

That's awesome. I love those Nikon Lenses and I have the Tokina 28-80mm 2.8 ATX-PRO and like 5 other awesome Nikkor/Nikon Lenses. I had them originally using my A7R Mark ii and now on my blackmagic 4k. Awesome looks bro!

How it´s called the effect that you put on the video in the first seconds?

What camera did you combine your lenses with

One light - for the city streets One light - for the hip-hop beats One light - oh I do believe One light is all we need

What did you use to shoot the shots of you talking about the camera ?

If you got the DJI focus system then you're in the game