@@SamHolland sorry, I mean I can't see the noises, just black, muddy black... the 4000 doesn't show its benefits against 3200... I thought you were showing some low key clips with some sort of images, but I guess RU-vid compression rendered your intent moot?
Oh I’m with you. Yeh the RU-vid compression doesn’t really show the difference unfortunately but there is one. 😂 I should have foreseen that beforehand. Thanks for mentioning though and for watching. 🙏🏻🤩🎥
My Sony's had durability issues, went to Canon, canon over heats and cripples features, left for Panasonic. It's so so good and doesn't get the respect it deserves. Welcome to the club!
I own both the R6 and S5, but man, there is just something about that image quality coming out of the S5. And having the possibility to record RAW video paired with a Ninja V is just awesome. The S5 is indeed the best kept camera secret, as mentioned by Patrick Tomasso!
So true! 👌🏻 I can’t wait to use it more. Stay tuned for plenty of videos on the S5. I’ll be testing it out this week! 🤩 thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙏🏻🎥
Great video Sam. I picked up an S5 a few months ago and love it. Much better than I was expecting. I thought the Autofocus would be all over the place but it's actually very good. Great colours coming out of the camera as well. Looking forward to your other S5 videos! Keep up the good work!
Hi David. Yeah it’s such a nice camera isn’t it. Great colours and great image. Yeh I can’t wait to share more! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Hey Sam, fellow S5 user here. Love the content and really wish more people would take a chance on this camera. I will say, I have also used it for vlogging and have gotten great results with the Cine-D2 profile. Personally, still gives enough info for adjustments, while being a much quicker turnaround than Vlog. Vlog is definitely the go to for any other projects however.
You are definitely spot on with the fact that marketing plays a huge part as to why more people aren't using the S5. I also think it is an excellent value but since all the big youtubers hate on the autofocus, people stay away. I am actually trying to decide between this and the bmpcc 4k.
Yeh it’s a shame really because it’s so affordable and I think people including myself have spent a lot of money on the wrong cameras in the past. I haven’t tried the BMPCC 4K but I’ve considered it and I think that’s more of a pain to get rigged up with batteries and hard drives etc and the S5 is nice and compact for vlogging AND professional use which is perfect for me. But if you don’t vlog then it’s not a problem. Got a cage build video for the S5 coming tomorrow 🤩 Thanks for watching and commenting Deric. 🙏🏻🎥
EXCELLENT content brother! We switched to the S5 and S1 a few months ago for our media company and haven't looked back💪🏼 Much love from East Tennessee🙏🏼
Thank you Garrett! 🙏🏻 Ah I’m so pleased you like the Lumix. They’re amazing and so reliable! Thanks so much for watching. I hope the videos help in some way 🤩🎥
Have been using the S5 for streaming and photography since it was released and am just loving it. Mainly using it with the kit lens (also have the free Sigma 45mm), and the Sigma 150-600mm Sports lens. Gradually expanding my gear set with things like the iFootage monopod and tripod, Wimberly monogimbal etc to make my nature photography more solid. Next up for me wil be a sub 20mm lens and a 70-200 or such, just to bridge the gab I have with my lens set at this moment.
Hey. So pleased this helped. I have an S5 setup guide here too ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FwXEzWp-_ys.html Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🤩🎥
Not a vlogger - but I LOVE this camera! Other than the Autofocus (which is still absolutely usable) - this Camera absolutely holds up agains Canon and Sony, and that at about $1000 cheaper.
TOTALLY! I love it more and more each day. I have a few other videos on it if you wanted to check those out. And plenty more to come. Thanks for watching and commenting 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@@SamHolland No problem! Glad the S5 is getting some exposure! I've seen a cople of your videos - even tho I own the camera myself, I love watching other people talk about it :D Really dig your handheld setup, I have mine pretty much the same way, minus the side handle (yet) and with the Tilta Cage / Top handle instead of the SmallRig one. Keep the good videos coming man!
Bro… this is exactly the video I needed to see. I’m considering a switch to the S5 from my Sony A7C for vlogging because the A7C stabilization is so terrible. Thanks!
Hey Chad. Love the a7c but I think this would work better for more pro jobs too. And as you say, stabilisation too 🤩 let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Hey! So did you end up switching to A7C? I'm deciding between getting a sony A7C and a S5 for vlogging. Out of all the features and differences I feel like, for a lack of better words the footage out of Sony is creamier and richer. But at the same time S5 in terms of dynamic range, low-light performance is on par with Sony A7S iii, so it's punching way above it's weight class in almost all other domains (except auto focus, ofcourse). Would appreciate your suggestions. Thanks.
Amazing isn’t it 🤩 here’s a video if you need some help setting it up or for some extra tips and tricks ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FwXEzWp-_ys.html
Panasonic colour is just amazing! I remember using the gh5 and gh5s before getting the a7iii. It was amazing, the colours straight out of camera were superb and this is like 3 years ago and the gh5 is even older! Panasonic are the brand that doesn't seem to shout loud enough but they should
I have the S5 and I use it for vlogging. I used to film in 60fps but now do 24fps with a 180 degree shutter angle. Many people can pull off 60fps but not 24fps with the shutter angle
Sam, I've been watching your videos for a while now and I am glad that I subscribed. Now for some reason I wasn't aware of the number of subscribers you had and I thought it would be a very high number but was surprised to see a lower number. Hear me out, your content is quality and very enjoyable, you truly deserve more exposure! Keep up the good work buddy! Peace :D
Love that video. Just got a S5 plus Kit lens for 1050€ which is such a bargain and all that because the Mark II came out. The Mark II definitely is an upgrade but video and foto quality is the same so and with your tipps I can use it very unproblematic. Also I dont know but I guess there have been quite some updates. Thanks and kind regards.
was not expecting that! looks good my man! not a big fan of panasonic but then again i am a Canon fanboy.... but i havent used one since the GH5 so it has been a while.
Haha neither was I!! 😂 thanks bro. Wait till ya see the “proper” shots! 🤩🔥💯 It’s such a beast of a camera especially for the price! I now see why people use them a lot. Thanks for watching bro! 🙏🏻🎥
I spent time testing Lumix S5 as Panasonic sent me one and I’d agree with you about how good the camera is except that if you already have EF lenses the I think the value of getting a R6 still trumps it outside of the dynamic range. I would have bought it except for the l mount. I could have lived with the auto focus but if you want a decent fast lens on the l mount you’ll more than pay more than the R6. Great video! Love that you’re looking at the Lumix cameras. Love your work 👍
Hey. Yeh once you’re invested, it becomes expensive to keep switching. I’m super lucky to have been given this to test out. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. It means a lot and thanks for following along. Plenty more to come 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@@SamHolland I may have mentioned to you already but your Canon R6 review defo helped me in getting the R6. If you ever do another video on the Lumix S5 would love to know your thoughts on how they compare.
Hey. I’m pleased that video helped you. Yeh after I’ve done some more tests etc and reviews of the S5 lenses etc I’ll be doing a comparison for sure so stay tuned 🤩🎥🙏🏻
Been using the g9 as hybrid camera and its unreal for the money. New firmware even gave it workable autofocus for vlogging. Been dreaming of the Sony because you tube makes you feel like you need full frame, but honestly, I’m still happy on mft, and love the size. I’m curious how g9 footage would mix with the S5. You’ve got me eyeing this over the Sony now.
It’s such a great camera. I guess the Sony has more slow motion specs but that’s only good if you use that a lot. Image wise, in my opinion this is far better. (Not being paid to say anything. This is my opinion) Thanks for watching. 🤩🙏🏻
Ah nice one! Yeh something about the Lumix image that just looks so pro compared with the Sony. Not saying it’s bad, just different. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥
There is the weight, size, and price to consider. Some places won't allow you to vlog with a big pro camera. DJI Pocket 1 or 2 maybe for example a better alternative
It seems like the main problem with the camera is the color science. Everything looks really washed out desaturated like some kind of a long profile people want nice colors right at the camera.
Check out this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_jCcf8RfjDw.html That one you saw is an old one and I wasn’t used to colour grading it back then. Let me know if you have any questions 🙏🏻🎥 I also have a video about colour grading with V log too
Actually the auto-focus on the GH5MII responds equally as well, if not better with Locked On -2/ Speed +4. I am fairly certain the IBIS is better too. My hopes for the future of the GH series, is for it to have a similar form factor to the S5. The teasers for the GH6 places the model type label in the same location as the S5… …
It's amazing how many people criticise Panasonic's Auto Focus and then don't have it set correctly for what they're shooting. I think non-users don't realise how much it can be customised and how big an impact that has on how the autofocus behaves.
I watched a bunch of your videos and they are getting better each video. The s5 looks very tempting, but I am pretty spoiled with the prores workflow of my bmpcc4k. Do you create proxy files when editing? And how are you liking the s5 after all of these months?
Hi. Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻 I’m pleased you’re enjoying the videos. Yeh I’m on a 2017 Mac so having to create proxies. Doesn’t take long with FCPX. Not as bad as with premiere back in the day 😂 I sometimes use prores when using the ninja v monitor and that’s cool. LOVE the S5 still. Incredible camera. I’ve learned to live the small amount of draw backs and still consider it one of the best cameras I’ve used.
@@SamHolland great. Thanks for the reply. Hope Mr Spielborg sees this the same way? 😂 I might need to rent the camera for a day to check out the footage. Or would you be willing to share a clip of the s5 so I can check it out on my system?
i just own S5 too and still learning. you forgot to memtion it got 2 cards slot can be used both. preious i own nikon its good too but not autofocus is bad
UK has some pretty cool Right to Roam laws... no such thing over here, and test at your own risk!! Sorry I always comment on the wrong thing, lol. Keep on truckin', Sam!
I own it and even though specs are better than Sony and Canon (depending on camera) for video, the auto focus is an issue unless you keep it at manual. In good faith I cannot personally recommend it for video work where auto focus is required as it works most of the time but fails at times making the footage unusable. For image work though it is really good. I like it over the Sony. I would hate to move away from Panasonic but they are making it hard. First chance I get I MAY get out of this system and that is only because of auto focus. I really do hope they add PhaseDetect to the next model so I can happily stay in this system.
@@SamHollandthe Lumix S5 Ii have PDAF and upgraded features. The new autofocus is par with Sony and canon. The camera will be released in January or Feb 2nd
hey im getting a camera to make short films with and can I get your opinion on if the S5 or Xt4 would be better? I know people say full frame cameras are more expensive and everything but Im really just getting the basic camera and kit lens
Hi. I have never used the XT4 so I can’t give a fair comparison, all I know is, I love the S5 for video 🤩 check out my other S5 videos and see what you think to the image quality and I hope that will help 🎥 let us know what you choose in the end
@@SamHolland Groovy, mate. Never considered a Lumix. I just got an R6 with the 24-105 mmm five days ago to replace my M6 MKII for A-roll. So far, it’s good, but not as big a leap from the M6 as I was expecting.
Hello Sam, great video. I have been considering swithcing to the S5. I have the Xt4 and the Gh5 as my A cam and B cam but trying to match F-Log and V-Log in post is a nightmare. If it is part of your workflow, how difficult is it to match the S5 with diffent brands?
Hi. I did a video comparing the new GH6 to the S5 and they weren’t a million miles apart but I did have to take a few extra steps to get them close. It’s always nice to have two matching a b cams if possible. But it can be done 👌🏻 hope this helps and thanks for watching 🎥🙏🏻🤩
Is the Xt4 worth it? I was considering getting it as my first mirrorless camera to shoot some films or the s5 but as a beginner idk if I should get a full frame
Thanks a lot for you video. I am having the S5 from 2 months ago but and i have aswell rode micro pro plus but i can hear some noise. I set the volume in -12. Some tip? Thanks a lot Sam. I use final cut.
Can you guess there will be an S6 soon? Being here over 2 years , I feel like that. So if I buy this now and then soon they release S6 I will be heartbroken 😃
i own a g85 and i'm looking for an upgrade and the s5 is looking like the camera for me just don't like the recording limit. I guess i could always buy a Atmos ninja and that should solve that problem right ?
Yeh that’s right. With the atomos there’s no limit… apart from the hard drive. Hope this helps. Plenty more videos coming on the S5 very soon. Thank you for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Hey Sam, this might be a stupid question but how do you check exposure when using v log due to it being desaturated? Are you basically just trusting your exposure chart and histogram?
Hi Chris. I have a few videos on my channel about exposure but in this settings video I explain some methods ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FwXEzWp-_ys.html Also check out my vlogging outside video and type in sam holland exposure and they’ll come up. Hope these help 🤩🙏🏻🎥
I don't think is better than the R6 with that contrast AF... pulsing background, for sure that's what holding them back every famous RU-vidr loves this camera but the AF is not good at all
Since my Macbook and iPhone support HDR I switched to 10 Bit HLG. The quality is so incredible and the colors look perfect. Where possible I confirm the AF Tracking which improves the AF even more. He explains how, quite easy: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-apyAzQ0w7MI.html
At least in my little part of western Canada, Panasonic shooters are kinda dropping like flies because it feels like they don't even bother trying to sell their cameras here. They have no stock in any store with no demo cameras to try out or look at. They barely bother to pay for an A5 size sheet of advertising. Hell I'm an Olympus shooter originally that wants to get more into night photography/videos and a couple Panasonic shooters at my local store were just straight up pushing me to get the A7iii because Panasonic support here is kinda abysmal. My special order for the S5 is expected to take 1 month while on the other hand I could have gotten any Sony, Canon, Nikon, or Olympus camera right there in store or 2-3 days shipping.
That’s a shame. To be honest, we only have a very small selection of budget/beginner camera equipment in stores. It’s pointless going in to be fair. So I get everything online and if I want to test it, I’ll use a camera hire company. Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Please someone help me. I got this camera but 🤦🤦🤦🤦 I can't get good clean video out of it. I know light is important,but I know my settings are shit.bI don't know anything about cameras but got this one because I wanted a good camera foe the first time in my life. Now I don't know what to do with it.
Hey. In this video, I go over how to set up the camera and the settings I use for video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FwXEzWp-_ys.html Then I have plenty of tutorials on the channel. Start with this exposure one and then check out some of my colour grading ones ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e-vav-LDwAg.html Any questions just ask 🎥🙏🏻
@@SamHolland thank you. Actually lol I had watched your video before,but i wasn't sure how to work the settings for exposure and all that,like zebras and what not. Definitely the tip about audio helped me. Because the background noise was horrible with the settings I had. It seems that what I need now is a better set up,better lights. I will play around some more with the settings, the videos are coming out too grany and too sharp,even with lots of natural light coming from a window and 2 umbrellas.
What settings are you currently using? I also offer 1-1 video sessions if you need some further guidance and you can ask any questions. www.sam-holland.com/product-page/one-on-one-mentoring-1-hour-session
Sam how easy is filming in vlog. Im not really an expert in grading all I tend to do is video in a flat profile then pull some contrast out in post. PS - Josh Cameron does so great videos on the S5.
Hi Mark. To be honest I’m used to c log and its gonna take me a little extra time to really make the colours how I want them BUT the process I used is, v log correction LUT (from the website) then dialled back the intensity a little and then added my own colour grade and LUT on top. I’ll have to tweak a little as I get used to it but with practise it’s easy. I hope that helps. Stick around as I’ll be doing plenty more videos on this camera as I learn more. Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻🎥
I know and that’s why i wont get that camera but i would love if panasonic could get the same AF like canon and sony and if they manage to it will be the best all around full frame camera
