Goodbye Canon | Why I switched back to LUMIX (S5IIX Review)

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In this video, I share my experience switching from the Lumix GH5 to the Canon system and why I went back to Lumix after trying the Canon R6 for a bit over a year or so.
I'm now using the Panasonic Lumix S5IIX and after testing the camera for more than three months, this is my practical review of it. I hope it helps make your decision a bit easier. Let me know if you have any questions, and I hope you enjoy the video!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 My Journey from Lumix to Canon to Lumix
03:02 S5IIX - Things I'm Missing
05:19 Design, Build Quality & Cooling System
07:07 Menu, Recording Profiles & 6k Open Gate
08:54 Software & LUTs
11:17 Reliability (most important for me)
13:32 Photo-quality & Ending
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@ThiloWitting 2 ай бұрын

Okay, who of you knew what BRAW is? :D And who is going to use it + for what?

@imisibamiro4906 2 ай бұрын

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

@hivetech4903 Ай бұрын

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.

@stevenxzuber 2 ай бұрын

The world needs more reviews like this one. Honest and still valuing the product. As always, great work dude!

@ThiloWitting 2 ай бұрын

Broski, thanks; it would be just half as good as a review without your banger shots, haha. Thanks for the fire b-roll 🔥

@j.b.7133 Ай бұрын

this channel is great

@halimaosimhi3067 Ай бұрын

Being a Lumix for couple of years now, I enjoyed your review of this camera. Thank you

@NicholasPapadimitriou1993 2 ай бұрын

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! 🙂

@JanSur Ай бұрын

exactly. There is no sharpening at 0. RAW is even sharper and there is no processing.

@Chris707ac 2 ай бұрын

S5IIX has been such an awesome camera, im looking forward to the next line of Lumix cameras

@ThiloWitting 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris and yeah same here. Super excited about what's next. What are you shooting on?

@buhlerpro Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Thanks Alex, appreciate your support man 🙌🏼🙂

@wearetrackclub 2 ай бұрын

Nice review, Thilo! Really insightful stuff. Great to hear it brought some fun back into the experience 🙌

@stephanvonrohden8633 2 ай бұрын

Love this video, great review, Thilo!

@ThiloWitting 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Stephan, appreciate the support. Greetings to Germany 🙌🏼🙂

@MarioCastillion 2 ай бұрын

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.

@joserangelve 24 күн бұрын

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.

@ZackTrunzo 2 ай бұрын

“Canon gave me panic attacks” best real world description I have heard. Great video!

@ThiloWitting 2 ай бұрын

Haha yeah, you had a similar experience? And thanks 🙌🏼🙂

@ZackTrunzo 2 ай бұрын

@@ThiloWitting yes not specifically with Canon per say but a lot of brands are hyped especially on KZfaq 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.

@nerdy3740 2 ай бұрын

Tolles Video Bro!

@ThiloWitting 2 ай бұрын

🤝🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙂

@marinrealestatephotography Ай бұрын

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.)

@McSnappples 2 ай бұрын

For Fuji and I guess some Panasonic shooters if you want to soften your image: Open Davinci -> Go to the Colour Page > Add 'Soften and Sharpen' to a node in your footage > Go to Soften & Sharpen effect, set the settings to: Small Texture: -.350 Medium Texture: 0.000 Large Texture: 0.000 ADJUST SMALL TEXTURE GRANULARITY Small Texture Size: 0.150 That's a great baseline for reducing the level of sharpening in your footage. From there, modify to your taste. So yes, very easily adjustable.

@mamumonkan Ай бұрын

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 ) !

@alandargie9358 2 ай бұрын

Canon use same batteries too (well, two different types depending on how big camera is)

@StarskiYall 2 ай бұрын

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.

@ThiloWitting 2 ай бұрын

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?

@StarskiYall 2 ай бұрын

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

@arminbaldon5347 2 ай бұрын

And the rolling shutter?

@alchemymagick 2 ай бұрын

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!

@ThiloWitting 2 ай бұрын

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 🙌🏼

@DAV1DCOHEN 2 ай бұрын

try canon r6 II! defo a remarkable update. i use it as 2nd camera with my r5. 😀

@NickPixelTV 2 ай бұрын

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 👍

@ThiloWitting 2 ай бұрын

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.

@nickalot 2 ай бұрын

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

@ThiloWitting 2 ай бұрын

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. 🙂

@castielvargastv7931 2 ай бұрын

Welche full frame kamera hat denn 4k120 für 2500€? Ich kenne keine da musst du mindestens das doppelte anlegen.

@ThiloWitting 2 ай бұрын

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

@castielvargastv7931 2 ай бұрын

@@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

@Just-Nico 2 ай бұрын

@@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.