Coming from Blackmagic cameras that's why I got Panasonic instead of Sony fx30 because I can record braw and external ssd recording, so it fits my workflow which I am used to already using blackmagic cameras
I knew what BRAW was before I got into cameras 📷 😁 Basically coming from a visual effects background & having DaVinci Resolve experience. The BM Pyxis 6K would still appeal more to me with its internal BRAW, box design, and menu system which I think is the most user friendly there is, but that's probably subjective.
I shoot many works on an Ursa, even short movies, and never used BRaw. ProRes is always been enough. But, of course, many use it, especially for short clips, like commercials and institutional works.
Regarding the sharpness (same applies to noise reduction): When not in VLOG, you have the option to go from 0 to -5 and to +5. When in VLOG, you have the option to go from 0 to 10. That is the same idea, with 0 being the equivalent of the -5 of the other modes. So it is still 10 grades of adjustment, starting on the lowest. This is how I see it. Cheers from another S5IIX owner! 🙂
Canon really dropped the ball with the r5 - at least from a hybrid / video perspective. I still have gh5 5s ii and 6 and almost considered going to sony for the a9iii - now you have me thinking s5iix - waiting to see if anything interesting comes out this spring. Cheers and great video 👍
Thanks man! I mean if you have the s5ii you should be good and seems like you have an amazing camera lineup. I think there isn’t this big of a difference, maybe just if you need the extra recording options or just for the design haha.
I’m considering going from the Canon R6 to the S5iix but I’m hesitating bc the R6 has such great AF & tracking on the PhOTO side especially for things like wildlife. I shoot hybrid but definitely don’t want to feel like I’m downgrading on the photography side. I also shoot using Flashpoint strobe lights and want to make sure the s5iix works well with them. Any thoughts? Would you recommend the switch for me as a photographer who wants to also do video? Thanks!
Hey, puh hard to tell since I’m rarely taking pictures, but I find the AF on the S5iix mich better then the Canon R6 AF which often disappointed me. But I’m not sure how reliable this is for wildlife since ofc here you need a super fast AF. Maybe in this case try to rent the camera for a day or two and try it in action of this could be worth the switch. I made some videos of dogs here and there and the af was working great for me, but yeah better you test this for yourself before making the switch 🙌🏼
I own one of these beasts since last december...I really enjoy to make video and also photography...both professionally. And yes...reliability is it´s name. And the color science (I come from Canon too)...the presence of the camera, the character...I´m really happy with it.
Hey, yes filmed with the S5IIx and I have a video about the lenses that I'm using with the cam here: th-cam.com/video/TgZUDaDBAzs/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps :)
I just used the S5 II X for three days of shooting in various conditions: dynamic setups; under the sun while in the water to my waist (for almost two hours in total); on a boat, on a dinghy in the middle of the sea, and at night. I have to say it is really reliable. It did not overheat, at the point I forgot it could even be an issue; great dynamic range, even in the worst situations; never used more than two batteries in a day. It has is small issues, like every other camera, but I really like it.
Quality insights right here. So bored of the technical reviews and this was breathing fresh air. Focus on use cases is super valuable. A true gem, buddy 🙌
@@ThiloWitting yes not specifically with Canon per say but a lot of brands are hyped especially on TH-cam all have their pros and cons. This is a great example of a budget camera that just performs well from what I have soon. I need to buy one to actually see for myself though.
Have you seen the olpf filter upgrade from Kolari? Might help with the overall sharpness and gets rid of moire. I’m using anamorphic lenses on my S5ii x so it’s definitely not too sharp for me.
Hey, thanks for the tip, definitely going to check it out when I’m back in Europe. And also might try the anamorphic lenses at some point. Do you use the Sirui lenses?
I'm using the Blazar Remus lenses. I sold my Sirui lenses and got the PL mount Blazars with the amber flares. It's interesting because even though they are 1.5 instead of 1.6 the Blazars have more anamorphic character to them. Also I like that you can mount the PL lens sideways for doing vertical anamorphic.@@ThiloWitting
Speaking of 4K 120fps... maybe Lumix should try and get the 12MP sensors that Sony uses in the ZV-E1, since it has a much faster readout. Maybe put it in the same S5 II / IIX body (to save costs), since they are using the smae body for the G9 II as well. Add a dedicated timecode input and sell it for the same price as the S5 II. (The timecode input could be a similar solution to what the a7S III has now where you buy an optional cable and plug it in to the USB-C port.)
THE FATAL FLAW that killed it for me was that the camera "forgets" the focus point in MF mode when switched off and on ( when using non focus clutch lenses ) !
hahaha booth so good the bg looks like green screen 😂 totally agree with you. lumix is such an underrated camera brand. i actually think camera companies need to release less camera models, and concentrate on making each model count, like lumix! just wish my gh6 had the pdaf....😅 hahah
Haha yeah the airbnb was awesome, but in a smaller place now unfortunately 😅 And agree, and just listen to what people actually need. I think lumix always tries to listen and improve. 🙂
Die Canon R5 bekommt man teilweise schon für 3k, die ZCam E2 hat 4k 120 für 2000$ und die Sony A7S III $3,499 Ist ja kein must have für mich und man hat ja 4k60p recorden, aber ich denke mit der S5IIx hätten sie da halt extrem Konkurrenz machen können, und wenn's nur über die SSD geht oder über nen externen recorder aber wenn 5.9k ProRes Raw geht, dann bekommen sie sicher auch 4k 120 rein
@@ThiloWitting bei mir kostet die canon mindestens 3.9000 ohne objektiv und canon objektivpreise sind eine frechheit. Die lumix bekomme ich für 2.400 mit objekitiv . die canon läuft auch heiss hat wabbeliges bibis, schlecht editierbare video files weil schlechte codecs . Die camera ist is ausser fur fotos nicht mehr zeitgemäß. Die z cam ist nicht vergleichbar und kann keine fotos, braucht einen haufen Zubehör damit man lislegen kann also pusteblume mit 2000. Eine sony s3 kostet kostet um die 4000 ohne objekti und macht 12 mp fotos Es gibt keins kamera die so viel kann wie die Lumix für den preis
@@ThiloWittingthe z cam e2 is micro four thirds, the full frame is the e2 f6 wich is like 3000 euros and needs to be rigged which goes over 3000 euros.
Okay, who of you knew what BRAW is? :D
And who is going to use it + for what?
Coming from Blackmagic cameras that's why I got Panasonic instead of Sony fx30 because I can record braw and external ssd recording, so it fits my workflow which I am used to already using blackmagic cameras
I knew what BRAW was before I got into cameras 📷 😁 Basically coming from a visual effects background & having DaVinci Resolve experience.
The BM Pyxis 6K would still appeal more to me with its internal BRAW, box design, and menu system which I think is the most user friendly there is, but that's probably subjective.
I shoot many works on an Ursa, even short movies, and never used BRaw. ProRes is always been enough.
But, of course, many use it, especially for short clips, like commercials and institutional works.
Regarding the sharpness (same applies to noise reduction): When not in VLOG, you have the option to go from 0 to -5 and to +5.
When in VLOG, you have the option to go from 0 to 10. That is the same idea, with 0 being the equivalent of the -5 of the other modes.
So it is still 10 grades of adjustment, starting on the lowest. This is how I see it.
Cheers from another S5IIX owner! 🙂
exactly. There is no sharpening at 0. RAW is even sharper and there is no processing.
Canon really dropped the ball with the r5 - at least from a hybrid / video perspective. I still have gh5 5s ii and 6 and almost considered going to sony for the a9iii - now you have me thinking s5iix - waiting to see if anything interesting comes out this spring. Cheers and great video 👍
Thanks man! I mean if you have the s5ii you should be good and seems like you have an amazing camera lineup.
I think there isn’t this big of a difference, maybe just if you need the extra recording options or just for the design haha.
I’m considering going from the Canon R6 to the S5iix but I’m hesitating bc the R6 has such great AF & tracking on the PhOTO side especially for things like wildlife.
I shoot hybrid but definitely don’t want to feel like I’m downgrading on the photography side. I also shoot using Flashpoint strobe lights and want to make sure the s5iix works well with them.
Any thoughts? Would you recommend the switch for me as a photographer who wants to also do video?
Thanks!
Hey, puh hard to tell since I’m rarely taking pictures, but I find the AF on the S5iix mich better then the Canon R6 AF which often disappointed me.
But I’m not sure how reliable this is for wildlife since ofc here you need a super fast AF. Maybe in this case try to rent the camera for a day or two and try it in action of this could be worth the switch.
I made some videos of dogs here and there and the af was working great for me, but yeah better you test this for yourself before making the switch 🙌🏼
try canon r6 II! defo a remarkable update. i use it as 2nd camera with my r5. 😀
And the rolling shutter?
audio is not synced.
Yeah sorry for this, had some issues with the DJI mic with some wired lag.
@@ThiloWitting oh gosh dont be sorry, everything is high qualityas usual , just lettin you know
The world needs more reviews like this one. Honest and still valuing the product. As always, great work dude!
Broski, thanks; it would be just half as good as a review without your banger shots, haha.
Thanks for the fire b-roll 🔥
this channel is great
S5IIX has been such an awesome camera, im looking forward to the next line of Lumix cameras
Thanks Chris and yeah same here. Super excited about what's next.
What are you shooting on?
I own one of these beasts since last december...I really enjoy to make video and also photography...both professionally. And yes...reliability is it´s name. And the color science (I come from Canon too)...the presence of the camera, the character...I´m really happy with it.
Is this video filmed with the S5IIX? And what lens are you using? It looks like an anamorphic lens to my untrained eyes. Thanks.
Hey, yes filmed with the S5IIx and I have a video about the lenses that I'm using with the cam here: th-cam.com/video/TgZUDaDBAzs/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps :)
I just used the S5 II X for three days of shooting in various conditions: dynamic setups; under the sun while in the water to my waist (for almost two hours in total); on a boat, on a dinghy in the middle of the sea, and at night. I have to say it is really reliable. It did not overheat, at the point I forgot it could even be an issue; great dynamic range, even in the worst situations; never used more than two batteries in a day.
It has is small issues, like every other camera, but I really like it.
Once a Panasonic, always Panasonic. Proud user of Lumix cameras since 2008. Never looked back!
I used Lumix cameras but I switched back to canon I love canon and quit.*
* Canon gave me a free camera.
Quality insights right here. So bored of the technical reviews and this was breathing fresh air. Focus on use cases is super valuable. A true gem, buddy 🙌
Thanks Alex, appreciate your support man 🙌🏼🙂
“Canon gave me panic attacks” best real world description I have heard. Great video!
Haha yeah, you had a similar experience?
And thanks 🙌🏼🙂
@@ThiloWitting yes not specifically with Canon per say but a lot of brands are hyped especially on TH-cam all have their pros and cons. This is a great example of a budget camera that just performs well from what I have soon. I need to buy one to actually see for myself though.
Being a Lumix for couple of years now, I enjoyed your review of this camera. Thank you
Love this video, great review, Thilo!
Thanks Stephan, appreciate the support. Greetings to Germany 🙌🏼🙂
Have you seen the olpf filter upgrade from Kolari? Might help with the overall sharpness and gets rid of moire. I’m using anamorphic lenses on my S5ii x so it’s definitely not too sharp for me.
Hey, thanks for the tip, definitely going to check it out when I’m back in Europe.
And also might try the anamorphic lenses at some point. Do you use the Sirui lenses?
I'm using the Blazar Remus lenses. I sold my Sirui lenses and got the PL mount Blazars with the amber flares. It's interesting because even though they are 1.5 instead of 1.6 the Blazars have more anamorphic character to them. Also I like that you can mount the PL lens sideways for doing vertical anamorphic.@@ThiloWitting
Speaking of 4K 120fps... maybe Lumix should try and get the 12MP sensors that Sony uses in the ZV-E1, since it has a much faster readout. Maybe put it in the same S5 II / IIX body (to save costs), since they are using the smae body for the G9 II as well. Add a dedicated timecode input and sell it for the same price as the S5 II. (The timecode input could be a similar solution to what the a7S III has now where you buy an optional cable and plug it in to the USB-C port.)
THE FATAL FLAW that killed it for me was that the camera "forgets" the focus point in MF mode when switched off and on ( when using non focus clutch lenses ) !
Nice review, Thilo! Really insightful stuff. Great to hear it brought some fun back into the experience 🙌
Excellent review!!!! I instantly subscribed to your channel.
This cam is my absolute favorite and you did a good job of convincing me even more.
Canon use same batteries too (well, two different types depending on how big camera is)
hahaha booth so good the bg looks like green screen 😂
totally agree with you. lumix is such an underrated camera brand. i actually think camera companies need to release less camera models, and concentrate on making each model count, like lumix!
just wish my gh6 had the pdaf....😅 hahah
Haha yeah the airbnb was awesome, but in a smaller place now unfortunately 😅
And agree, and just listen to what people actually need. I think lumix always tries to listen and improve. 🙂
Tolles Video Bro!
🤝🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙂
menu is way better is canon,.. hahah it is vertical canon menu like letarary ...... hahah
Uhhh what
@@j.b.7133 menu is same as canon but it’s vertically designed
all you need to do now is sort the audio ...
Sony? ;)
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Welche full frame kamera hat denn 4k120 für 2500€? Ich kenne keine da musst du mindestens das doppelte anlegen.
Die Canon R5 bekommt man teilweise schon für 3k, die ZCam E2 hat 4k 120 für 2000$ und die Sony A7S III $3,499
Ist ja kein must have für mich und man hat ja 4k60p recorden, aber ich denke mit der S5IIx hätten sie da halt extrem Konkurrenz machen können, und wenn's nur über die SSD geht oder über nen externen recorder aber wenn 5.9k ProRes Raw geht, dann bekommen sie sicher auch 4k 120 rein
@@ThiloWitting bei mir kostet die canon mindestens 3.9000 ohne objektiv und canon objektivpreise sind eine frechheit. Die lumix bekomme ich für 2.400 mit objekitiv . die canon läuft auch heiss hat wabbeliges bibis, schlecht editierbare video files weil schlechte codecs . Die camera ist is ausser fur fotos nicht mehr zeitgemäß. Die z cam ist nicht vergleichbar und kann keine fotos, braucht einen haufen Zubehör damit man lislegen kann also pusteblume mit 2000. Eine sony s3 kostet kostet um die 4000 ohne objekti und macht 12 mp fotos Es gibt keins kamera die so viel kann wie die Lumix für den preis
@@ThiloWittingthe z cam e2 is micro four thirds, the full frame is the e2 f6 wich is like 3000 euros and needs to be rigged which goes over 3000 euros.
the only issue I have with Lumix is the rolling shutter and the 4k crop but other then that I love the 25x
Which 4K crop do you mean? I can film 5.9k open gate and 4K 25fps without crop. I think it’s just for 4K 50 where it crops in a bit?