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.
Awesome results. I’m using the old tech too… filming all of my new shorts for RU-vid 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?
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 👍🏻
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
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.
"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 RU-vidrs 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."
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.
I've definitely been guilty of thinking that a piece of gear will help me make better videos, but especially from a content perspective that's just never the case. The subject is always more important than what's being used to capture it.
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
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!
@@ZacktheFilm Fair warning... The Tokina 28-80mm ATX-Pro is REALLY REALLY soft wide open and there's no way out of it. If you like vintage soft, snag it. Too much pro-misty until around F5.6-F8
Shooting full frame, all I need is a 14mm. If it's s35, all I need is a 14mm. Micro 4/3 I think i could shoot the whole movie with a 14mm. Why waste any time swapping lenses or even zooming.
This debate was a tough one for me at a point in time. I needed to upgrade multiple cameras for Event Shooting and coming from multiple GH5 and one Atomos Ninja V. My time to consider upgrading came right before the release of the S5 II. The AF in the S5 II, the consideration that I really needed to buy a few more Ninja V for my workflow alongside with buying the S5 for the cheaper cost. I ended up with 3 - S5 II, 1 - S5 IIX ( and recently bought the S9 for EDC but now also use it also for long form with my Ninja V that was now sitting around 😅). The S5 is a phenomenal Camera and the S5 II is just the icing on the cake.
It's hard to go wrong with any of these cameras. I recently picked up an S5 ii more for my RU-vid stuff and to use as a B-cam to my S5 for multicam shoots. The only thing I dislike about the S5 ii is that the Raw output is a paid upgrade even though it came standard with the original.
Just keep it because the S5 is $1k and the Ninja V is $600. This way makes more sense if you already have the S5 and already need a recording monitor. I have the S5 and went the monitor route and now am staring at the same deal wondering if I sell the S5 + Ninja V now.
You guys are hacks, everyone knows you're not a real filmmaker unless you shoot on 35 mm photography film and pantomom your actors like stop-motion, figures frame by frame and then play it all back together like a flipbook. Amateurs
That true. I tested tons on vintage lenses and keep only Nikkor 35 and 50 mm AI. For my taste it's render better than Minolta MD, Canon FD, Zeiss flektogon and distagon. I do prefer Nikkor's lenses even over the DZO Vespid prime and other "CHEAP" cinema lenses. I also have a separate love for Helios 44-2 and Jupiter 37-A. If i would have unlimited budget i would go for ZEISS Touit which is 100x expensive and slightly better.
