LUMIX S5 iiX Review | Panasonic's BEST camera?

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Is this Panasonic's best camera? Check out my in depth review of the LUMIX S5 IIX to find out!
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-- CHAPTERS --
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - What's new with the LUMIX S5 iiX
02:03 - LUMIX S5 iiX Image quality
06:33 - Colour grading V-log
10:07 - What's the deal with the new All-intra codec?
13:32 - Shooting in Pro Res
14:43 - Shooting in BRAW
17:41 - Anamorphic features of the LUMIX S5 iiX
20:36 - My thoughts on the S5 mark 2 IBIS
21:45 - Thoughts on S5 mk2 Auto-focus
23:57 - What needs to be improved on the LUMIX S5 iix?
26:29 - Which S5 is right for you?
28:11 - Final thoughts on the LUMIX S5 iiX

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@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

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@mike.richardson678 9 ай бұрын

I am 55 years old and I have worked in TV for 36 years. Part of that time was spent with an expensive broadcast TV camera on my shoulder. I purchased the S5M2 about a month ago. Anything that I do with the camera will be for my own personal projects. I have no desire to work with an external SSD or large files. The S5M2 shoots in 4K 10-bit video, which is more than enough for any short film, documentary, or music video that I want to work on.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Definitely it'll serve you well! for me the BRAW elevates the image quality even further than what you can achieve internally, but the internal image is still beautiful!

@janeroluchies8912 7 күн бұрын

You are the only one I trust with camera reviews. You actually make good videos. Your footage looks awesome! A lot of creators make ass footage and call it a day. But you know what you are doing.

@EdProsser 7 күн бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it. Sadly LUMIX don't really seem interested in sending me their cameras to review so it's difficult to keep making these kinds of videos.

@TheDevotd 8 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this review. You have just enough technical analysis without going down the rabbit hole. But more importantly you highlight the creative potential of the camera with fantastic example footage that is properly graded. 👏👏

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Yes that's what I attempt, to balance the technical whilst remembering that these are creative tools and showing what you can actually produce with it!

@Sneaky-Sneaky 2 ай бұрын

Hi Ed…you’re my new favorite lumix/cinema info channel! Thanks a lot!

@EdProsser 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate it thank you!

@jerry.cray.. 9 ай бұрын

THIS is the review I’ve been waiting for. I always enjoy your review style and perspective. Instead of shots of flowers in the backyard and color charts, we get beautiful footage of how the tools would be used and their actual potential. Thank you, Ed!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I need to have fun doing these vids and I don't want to spend my "time off" shooting colour charts! Plus there are already many people who take the time to do that stuff!

@mcgreevs24 Ай бұрын

Ed, your reviews are the gold standard. Thanks so much for putting all the time into making these. 🙏

@EdProsser Ай бұрын

Thanks ! Lot of work goes into them

@nizer7147 6 ай бұрын

Super solid and easy to watch review. Much appreciated!

@EdProsser 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mattwilmshurst8456 8 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thanks for your swift response. Much appreciated

@kylegifford2116 9 ай бұрын

This is great! Thanks touching on so many topics. Well done!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! thanks for checking it out and taking time to comment!

@kyounokuma 9 ай бұрын

Great review. I always enjoy your work. Thank you.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

No problem!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

What do you think about the S5 iiX - is it Panasonic's best camera?

@mattiabricalli 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful shots!!! I'm thinking of upgrading from the pocket 6k pro to the s5 iix you say it's total madness? Would I lose too much in image quality?

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

@@mattiabricalli I haven't shot on the 6k pro so couldn't tell you exactly! I'm not a fan of the form factor of those cams, find the S5 easier to work with

@VANKLAB 7 ай бұрын

Best explanation of the video codecs. Great job.

@EdProsser 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@oliverkeys3953 9 ай бұрын

Great video Ed, really informative as always!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Oliver

@mattpotts 9 ай бұрын

I just subscribed to your channel… Keep it up because this thing will grow so fast if you keep up this quality of content. 👏

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt, it takes a lot of time and effort fitting this in between professional work but still enjoying it

@RiccardoGiberti Ай бұрын

Amazing review style ❤ thx a lot for the informations!

@paulbeckmann 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant review. Very helpful. Thanks!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out Paul!

@formatthitech 9 ай бұрын

A great in depth review Ed & wonderful to see you using our diffusion 😍

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out - they're fab - also used them on my previous doc featured on the channel.

@formatthitech 9 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser You really have used them wonderfully! The whole piece is incredible!

@NMMatt 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great video. I have had an S5 iix for about three months and like it very much.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

No worries! It was a lot of work 🤯

@mollymuck7 6 ай бұрын

OK, after a week of thinking it over, and watching more KZfaq videos on the subject to make anyone go bonkers, I found this video! It was exactly what I needed on the subject. Loved your down to earth review, with great footage comparisons (Kudos to the model) and not too much tech talk. I purchased a S5iix via the link and will be coming back for more info. Thanks!

@EdProsser 6 ай бұрын

Ah this is so nice to hear, thanks for letting me know! Hope it gives you a lot of pleasure and thank you so much for using the link. Do check back soon to let me know how you're getting on with the IIX!

@Arnesrm Ай бұрын

What a gem of information this video was. And everything so pretty. Thanks a lot :)

@lennartverstegen 8 ай бұрын

This was hands down the most complete and comprehensive review I have seen. Very much appreciated and absolutely inviting. Your images are really soothing to look at. Gorgeous and natural! I really admire how well you've laid out and produced this whole review. Deserves a lot of thumbs up!

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, lotta work goes into these reviews so am glad you enjoyed it!

@sorinmedia1 5 ай бұрын

Let's give a big shout-out to the ladies in our lives who always oblige us and have to go through this drill: "Stand here, don't move for a few seconds. Ok, now start to walk slowly... that's it, now turn your head slowly... No, not this way, the other way please... OK, now look away into the distance... not too fast... good, good, good... Now I want you to walk fast in that direction and halfway through you'll spin around to look at me..."

@EdProsser 5 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 100% accurate

@films3productions849 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. Really informative

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@peterleix 2 ай бұрын

I really like these longer reviews, I've owned the s1 s1h s5 but jumped over to fuji gfx with 100 ii and Im considering moving back to this camera and this review was very helpful

@EdProsser 2 ай бұрын

Thanks I like the longer reviews but they sure take a lot of time! If you're interested I just posted an absolutely mammoth long term review of my Komodo.

@robertjohnson7678 6 ай бұрын

Well put together. I have 2 mark ones and 2 mark twos, and it was still informative for me. Nicely done.

@EdProsser 6 ай бұрын

Ah that's great to hear - hope you're enjoying the cams!

@lucasmelo7106 9 ай бұрын

Great video as usual 👏

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out Lucas!

@pastilance1 7 ай бұрын

I've been trying to choose between Sony, Fujifilm and Panasonic in the past couple of days and I think I'm going to go with the Panasonic. Thanks again for the review, it was all I needed.

@EdProsser 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm glad you found it useful and I'm sure you're gonna have a great time with the camera! Lots more vids on it in the works!

@mcronfpv8736 9 ай бұрын

Amazing video, you covered everything and more, love my S5 MK2. Thinking about getting a BMD video assist...

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

I really think the BRAW on this cam is where it's at, I was really blown away by it much nicer than the internal footage.

@TheVelip Ай бұрын

Great review!

@tallenhall 9 ай бұрын

Super great breakdown ! I love mine 👍

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Whoop!

@pastilance1 8 ай бұрын

Great review mate, I really enjoyed it.

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out and dropping the comment!

@vks4392 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video Ed. Great info. Great effort. I’m torn b/n Panasonic vs FujiFilm 🤔

@stefancornu 9 ай бұрын

Great review! Nerdy, but not too nerdy! Exquisite footage!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

I think that should be my tagline, love it.

@dankaprzemek2218 8 ай бұрын

Great, detailed review. Thanks.

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

No worries!

@foggymossstudio 9 ай бұрын

Amazing work!

@HeathcliffBlair 7 ай бұрын

Spectacular review. Thanks. 🙂

@EdProsser 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@lewisadamsproductions 9 ай бұрын

Amazing video, the grade is insane 🔥🔥

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Thank you sir!

@jon112media 22 күн бұрын

Hey! I’m glad that I came across your channel through this video! I lined up a ton of your videos to watch and I hope it’s ok that i comment on each video i watch to do my part to let youtube know more people need to find your stuff! Love your grading too. I could watch people taking out trash if it’s colored like this haha jkjk Freals thanks for all the work you’ve put into this man!

@EdProsser 22 күн бұрын

THANK YOU! Please comment as much as you want I'd appreciate that!

@jon112media 22 күн бұрын

@@EdProsser Perfect will do!

@MrShelbyrose84 9 ай бұрын

Loved the video, especially hearing your color/editing workflow. I've been using the SERR powergrade and it completely leveled up my footage. Thanks for the recommendations on the other luts. Definitely going to check those out. And great advice on shooting anamorphic with this camera--I'm going to try that if I ever get around to renting some lenses. Appreciate what you do man!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Yeah Serr's powergrade is so good! If you decide to get the Phantom LUTS consider using my affiliate link down below!

@Payne7365 3 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the material you included in this long form review, subscribed after watching. I'm looking at the S5iix with the current deal that includes the 85mm lens for free; body with kit 20-60mm+ 85mm for $1,840 total is very tempting!

@EdProsser 3 ай бұрын

Yeah that is a stunning deal!

@romansact 9 ай бұрын

Great review

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Roman!

@ParallaxOfficialTV 3 ай бұрын

Really great information. one of the better s5ii reviews ive seen. I just brought s5ii and sigma 24-70 lens with cage etc. It arrives 2mor im super hyped to start creating some stunning visuals :)

@EdProsser 3 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thanks for letting me know. I hope it works out well for you. Have actually been shooting a lot with the S5 iix and sigma 24-70 combo recently

@ParallaxOfficialTV 3 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser wicked bro. glad to hear that. spent a bit of time researching and landed on this combo for run and gun all in one cinematic set up. Again great info... will have to try braw like you said. A lot to test and learn with this cam but will sure refer to this video for guidance. big up

@forewarnedfilm 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for such an in-depth, real world review. I think the long-form format really gives you time to explore what these cameras have to offer (which is a lot!). And with so much footage to show, with different lens combinations, I really got a sense of the cameras potential. I've been a Lumix user for a while (currently using the GH5 mk2), and I agree with you about Panasonic colours - they are highly underrated by so many reviewers. Panasonic are on a bit of a roll at the moment, and as well as this camera, the G9II is calling out to me... I need to get my GAS under control, and be thankful for what I've got! Thank you again for taking the time to make this - well worth the effort.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Honestly comments like this make it worth it - it's a huge amount of work to fit in between my professional client work but I feel like the only real way to test kit is out in the field and capturing proper material to showcase what you can do with kit. I absolutely understand why some people shoot in their backyard or do colour charts - as they might not have the time to do more! Really excited to see what Panasonic does next - will probably test out the G9ii at some point and share my thoughts.

@forewarnedfilm 9 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser I'd really be interested in your thoughts on this camera. I truly believe that there is life in the old micro four-thirds dog yet - and heartening to see that Panasonic agree. My only question is, what on earth will they have to put in the GH7 now to make that an attractive proposition..?

@GregoryStarke-kz4or 7 күн бұрын

I love your work with this cam! What was your monitoring LUT when shooting in BRAW?

@EdProsser 7 күн бұрын

Thank you! I can't quite remember, I was either using log or the basic rec.709 image?

@ChrisScottNI 9 ай бұрын

This was great thank you very much. Are you favouring the Saturn or the Great Joy?

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

The Great Joy are a more complete set, but they're quite big and bulky ... I think I prefer them at the moment. If SIRUI decides to launch a few more focal lengths we'll see. Love using the GJ on my Komodo in particular. I have a video on them coming soon! After them I'll probably look at the nanomorphs... Need a bit of a rest after getting this one out(!).

@theXvisions 9 ай бұрын

quality work Ed, you deserve much more subs !

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah this one took a while!

@Ed_Scott 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate the time and effort you put into this. It does not go unnoticed! I’ve been going back and forth for months between this or the XH2-S. This might’ve just tipped the scale.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I'd actually really love to get my hands on that cam to see how it compares. From what I see, Fuji has better read out speed, so better motion... but the IBIS is not as good. Not sure how the AF compares between the two, I'm guessing they're similar? Obviously the Fuji is smaller sensor so I recon the main decision is whether you're happy with that or would prefer flexibility of the full frame sensor (which gives option of S35 when needed?. I'd recommend renting / loaning one and just see how you like using either!

@davidsikula3488 9 ай бұрын

I'd really like to hear your opinions on the XH2-S@@EdProsser . Without having tried the S5 II I would say that your projections re: the IBIS and AF are probably correct, but you may like the stacked sensor (noise is quite high at base ISO in FLOG-2 but seems to clean up nicely in post). You may find the image a little overly sharp (perhaps more so than the S5 II bodies), but you seem to have techniques to mediate this. Love what you do on this channel - your work and content is greatly appreciated, and always love the look/aesthetic of your footage.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

@@davidsikula3488thanks David! I might try get a Fuji loaner and okay around with it to see what I think... been meaning to check out their cams for a while.

@silas1414 2 ай бұрын

Excellent in depth video. How do you work with ProRes but edit in Resolve? What workflow do you use? Thanks

@EdProsser 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out. It's not Pro Res Raw so it'll work in any editor

@tomtut8431 5 ай бұрын

Great video Ed, many thanks. I wondered, have you experienced moiré with your S5ii X. I’ve seen a few videos with users highlighting issues with moiré. I know unlike S1H the S5ii X doesn’t have a low-pass anti-aliasing filter. I bought the S5ii X but I'm thinking of returning it as I do not want this concern. Many thanks again. I donated to your patreon a year ago (when I was still deciding on a camera) thought I'd found the answer.

@EdProsser 5 ай бұрын

Hey! I've never had a problem with it personally. I think if you're shooting weddings with a lot of suits it could be an issue, but I also prefer to shoot with vintage glass and diffusion which can also help mitigate it. There is actually a company who will fit the S5 with an OLPF but it's costly around $600-700 and will void your warranty.

@lorenz_paulus 9 ай бұрын

Great review and equally beautiful footage to illustrate your points! I don’t mind the length at all :) And I think it’s not only the scope/depth of this review that’s so appealing, but also how it’s crafted: nice typography, great pacing, superb selection of music. I’ve truly enjoyed watching it (from a filmmaking perspective that is)! It’s kinda funny because with this 30 minutes review much valuable stuff is said about the camera’s video capabilities, but those make up just 1/2 the camera: It’s also a great stills camera. I’ve been using the original S5 for the last 3 years or so, both for my freelance work and at my day job in a museum. There I regularly put it through its paces both as video (gimbal, interviews, hand-held, studio) and photo camera (real estate, exhibits, events). I found you really need to push it very hard to reach its limits. Don’t know about you, but when I first decided to buy a camera, I so totally obsessed about the whole decision-making process and probably watched hundreds of camera reviews. Now that I’ve invested quite some money into this system (and the L-mount), things have just gotten substantially better with the release of the mark ii and iiX. I’ve been playing around with the iiX for a couple weeks now and it’s such an awesome addition to my kit as a solo filmmaker. Autofocus alone is changing completely the way I shoot.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Yes for sure! I mention stills a little in my original S5 and S5 ii reviews - but honestly (regrettably) I just don't take many stills these days - as KZfaq is always pushing me to shoot more and more video(!) - so I don't feel particularly qualified to comment on it's stills ability - although from my limited use it's very nice, as you say! Thanks for checking it out and the lovely feedback, appreciate it!

@chadstarbucks5719 9 ай бұрын

Excellent content with a great deal of effort. Great job!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@aybee5908 5 ай бұрын

Thank`s for this good, deep review. Got my S5iiX today and still own the S5. Did you share your settings in an other review?

@EdProsser 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure. What sorta settings are you interested in?

@aybee5908 5 ай бұрын

Just for standard fictional filming in 24p V-log and one slowmo setting. Did you touch sharpening, contrast, saturation? Any recommendation for ND? Do you stack ND and mist filter? Settings for follow focus? Looking forward for answering and merry Xmas.@@EdProsser

@EdProsser 5 ай бұрын

@@aybee5908 I guess only thing to say is keep shutter angle to 180. Sometimes use diffusion and ND yes and stack. Grading depends on the project - I talk through it a bit in here - but I think I also link to a few of my tutorials in the description. Follow focus I don't use!

@ShellyBHollis 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for putting in all this work on this topic.

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

My pleasure hope it's helpful!

@5656565564556564 7 ай бұрын

Your footages is absolutely stunning. I'm trying to decide between an S5iix and the older S1H, and your channel is the first I've seen where the S5iix footage is comparable to the S1H - all the other channels (that I've seen) are so over sharpened looking. If you were choosing between a purchase of a S1H or the S5iix, which way would you lean? Both cameras can be purchased for approximately the same price (by getting a used S1H).

@EdProsser 7 ай бұрын

That's a really tough question, I'd say the S1H has the edge on image quality over the S5 iix, but you just gain a tonne of useful features in the iix that you don't get in the S1H... I also think shooting RAW on the S5 iix fixes a lot of issues with it. Josh Cameron just put out a vid today doing side by side comparisons between the two cams, if that helps at all. I think you can probably mitigate a lot of the sharpness in the S5 with lens choice, filters and grading...

@5656565564556564 7 ай бұрын

@@EdProsserThank you for the reply! It’s starting to look like the videos I see from the S1H or BlackMagic cameras look so good (to me) is less about the camera, and more about the person behind it knowing what they are doing. Perhaps it’s just that the operators behind those cameras are just doing more to their footage to get that beautiful look? Like they know better how to expose the shot, get that perfect lighting, select the right filters, and color grade. And perhaps what I’m seeing from all these s5iix reviews is people just shooting in auto mode with stock lenses or something. I think I naively thought I would need to buy an S1H to get that look. Anyways… that’s a long winded way of saying thank you again. I’m going to buy the s5iix and try and work my way up to getting something similar to your look.

@EdProsser 7 ай бұрын

@@5656565564556564 90% of that look will be user experience, lighting / composition / lens choice. I think the S1H has a softer more organic image that can help, but the S5iix can still produce a beautiful image and I think if you put footage side by side most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@robertbalkovec4087 2 ай бұрын

Maaan, you know how to color-grade it!! You really should create some courses around that topic!

@EdProsser 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I have a few tutorials, but definitely need to do more! Still feel like I don't know what I'm doing!

@robertbalkovec4087 2 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser hahaha... when I see your videos then I know I do not know what I'm doing :D

@georgec89 9 ай бұрын

I really want an S5ii or an S5iix. Hoped to see a video from you about it after I watched the S5 and S5ii many many times just for the vibe. It is very important for me to see a camera in action with the visuals that I desire and you do that. Hat's off to you my friend!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure - I wanted to use this camera in the wild for a bit - to really put it through its paces and test stuff like anamorphic shooting and BRAW (which is a dream to shoot with!). Hope this is useful in making your decision - any questions let me know!

@filipmichalsaffray441 9 ай бұрын

Hi Ed after the annoncement of the Cinema Camera 6K full frame yesterday what do you think? Personally for most of us S5iiX is morr thsn enough specially if you havr the video assist like me. Great video I schoot multicam concerts with 3 S5 org BMPCC4K 6K and love braw...

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

The new BMD cam was a little disappointing, I really hate the form factor TBH and it shares the same sensor as the S1H so not the faster read out speed, some rolling shutter. Not an awful cam - good price, beautiful image, but with limitations. Shame they couldn't develop an ND system for it.

@cinematools9621 9 ай бұрын

Amazing review! Would you be interested in trying Cinema Tools LUTs for V-Log?

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

For sure - drop me an email (on about page) with more details

@cinematools9621 9 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser great. I'll shoot you an email.

@catlitter1012 9 ай бұрын

Do you have a playlist of the music used in this video? You got good taste man.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

It's all from Epidemic sound, I guess I could try do that in the future! Or list the tracks...

@jw_film 9 ай бұрын

Another top drawer video Ed. The S5 IIX looks fantastic and the footage you’ve captured with it is nothing short of stunning. Probably the biggest thing I’ve taken away from this is the IBIS wobble is fairly extreme in full frame as opposed to the super 35 mode. For the price of the camera though the bells and whistles make this camera punch well above its weight. Have you used it alongside your EVA or just with the Komodo?

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks James - yeah if you shoot on anything below 40mm you'll notice wobble if you're moving around - if you're fairly still though it does a great job of eliminating micro jitters. Generally above 40mm it performs really well! Yes I've done a couple of client shoots with the EVA1 pairs really well unsurprisingly, we mostly used the S5iix as a gimbal cam alongside the EVA1 (nothing I can share on my YT unfortunately).

@jw_film 9 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser Ah no worries. How’s the HDMI delay in comparison to the original S5 (or indeed) the EVA? My biggest gripe with the S5 is the HDMI delay is quite severe, so wondering (hoping!) that’s been addressed

@alihammad6318 8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately it's just as bad, I'm trying to see if it's something we can resolve but no clear word on it.@@jw_film

@eszesfilms1651 10 күн бұрын

can you shoot anamorphic 4:3 to ssd with prores full sensor readout?

@delicioushotorcold 4 ай бұрын

Great review. The crop in 50fps is still a dealbreaker for me when Sony did it 5 years ago now. The moiré is also pretty bad - do you find that the pro mist eliminates it completely? Here’s hoping the s1ii fixes both…

@EdProsser 4 ай бұрын

I haven't notice it be a huge issue, I don't shoot on ultra sharp lenses though. Crop is okay for me as rolling shutter is much better, but yeah would be better to have no crop and no rolling shutter!

@judsonbertoch7928 9 ай бұрын

Really well done and fair assessment Ed. Did I hear you say that you shoot all your video in Super 35? If so I may try that...OLPF - I remember some of the landscape and product photogs use to hate cameras that had it.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

No not all my video, but I use it a fair bit often interchangeably. Yeah I can understand why some photogs could do without... but it's such a video centric camera - the S5 is just too sharp straight out of cam and the new mark 2s seem to have a sharper / harsher image than the mark 1.

@Democratiser 4 ай бұрын

Hi Ed - your videos are masterpieces. Have you reviewed the G9II? Looks packed with features and with good lenses and software the one or two stop disadvantage of MFT can be mitigated. Thoughts?

@EdProsser 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I haven't tried it, was meant to get one on loan a while back but never chased it up. Personally I'm a fan of the S5's as prefer the larger format sensor. If you don't need that then the G9ii looks like a great cam.

@Democratiser 4 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser many thanks for your reply i have a G9. I was convinced my next camera would be an S5 II / X. I have even bought a 50mm f1.8… but then o went on a holiday. Took the G9 and 5 lenses: total weight under 2kg. Focal length cover 20-600mm FF equivalent. The. I started looking at G9 II reviews and the image quality is much better than the OG G9 and with the right lenses and software can get very close to FF, most of the time. So I’m thinking the G9II might be the better option for me. It even has RAW video options too now which is amazing for a supposedly photography-first camera!

@EdProsser 4 ай бұрын

@@Democratiser yeah if you like it and it works for you that's great! I think LUMIX do a loan programme where you try the camera out for a week or two

@DavidPalmer_blinder 9 ай бұрын

There's something interesting with the S5 series (I have an S5, and am upgrading later this year to the IIx) is that it's so easy to mix footage with Blackmagic pocket cinema cameras! Yeah it may be a fringe case sure, but I primarily shoot video on my 4k, 6kg2 and even my OG, and will often mix footage with my S5, and the butter smooth roll off I see in the Blackmagic image just very compatible with Panasonic. I'm pretty pumped up for the IIx when I pull the trigger later on.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Nice I hope you enjoy it as much as I have! Yeah I was very surprised a few years back when I got my original S5 and saw the highlight roll off on it! Very pleasing.

@JET34568 9 ай бұрын

Bought a s5II about 3 months ago to film my son’s lacrosse games. I am absolutely loving this camera! Naturally, I’ve watched all kinds of videos on the camera and this video is one of the best. Thanks’ Ed!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

As you are a connoisseur of S5ii videos I'm honored to receive your positive feedback. You chose a great cam and I hope you're enjoying documenting the lacrosse games for future posterity!

@leafcatcherstudio 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting together this review! Do you happen to know how the BRAW from the S5 IIX compares to the original S5's BRAW? Are there any differences of note in terms of moire, integration in Resolve, or other aspects? Thanks!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Generally it just seems to be a lot nicer, smoother - less noisy - no over sharpening, I will maybe try do a comparison video soon!

@leafcatcherstudio 9 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser Thank you for the answer and I look forward to a video if you do make one! I sometimes see used S5s listed for very low prices, but if the BRAW is substantially better I’ll probably save up for a S5 IIX.

@alihammad6318 8 ай бұрын

I have a video on my channel going over BRAW on the S5iiX, it's as good as the BMPCC's this time, having worked with the S1H BRAW - no more sharpening, no more HEVC like compression or crazy noise reduction.@@leafcatcherstudio

@JSHFilms Ай бұрын

Thank you for the review! As I plan to upgrade from my GH4, I am keeping my GH5 and Sony FX6 for client work. I hope this camera can seamlessly integrate with my existing gear, as I am transitioning to a content creator role. The Open Gate Sensor will be particularly helpful, and I am also looking forward to taking photos with it.

@EdProsser Ай бұрын

👍 The image is a huge step up from the GH5! It's a great content creation workhorse.

@JSHFilms Ай бұрын

@@EdProsser In what way :)

@EdProsser Ай бұрын

@@JSHFilms colours, skin tones, highlight roll off, dynamic range!

@JSHFilms Ай бұрын

@@EdProsser can’t wait to try it out for myself! What lenses do you recommend I use with it?

@EdProsser Ай бұрын

@@JSHFilms the LUMIX S primes are pretty good. But depends on your budget and work... Lens choice is very personal

@DiegoReluzV 7 ай бұрын

What a great video

@EdProsser 7 ай бұрын

glad you enjoyed it!

@DavidHorizonFilms 9 ай бұрын

Great in depth review. I've been absolutely loving my S5ii. Autofocus is game changing for my weddings & travel films. Image quality still one of the best of the market. V-Log, like you said, is an absolute JOY to grade. Never used a gimbal with Panasonic and it keeps getting better. Don't need the external recordings of the S5iix as I'm really satisfied with the internal long op files. Only thing missing for it to be perfect is OLPF & 4k60fps full frame. Likely my next upgrade when this drops with the S1H successor :)

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Woohoo, yeah excited to see what they'll launch next... ! Using a gimbal is definitely a bit of a chore but it does pair nicely with this cam and the new AF system, so it's good to have that option now as didn't work super well with the old mark 1 & keeping focus.

@micheleastolfi6708 9 ай бұрын

Very cool, whats' the helios adapter for the L mount? Thank you!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Just use a cheap M42 adapter to EF then EF to L adapter (Sigma MC21)

@Takushin_Ka 9 ай бұрын

Nice Review ! (: S5 still fantastic , From S5 user)

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

yes all 3 models are great - I still have my mark 1 and think internally the image is probably slightly nicer, the RAW on the iiX is better imo.

@SilverHERO17 9 ай бұрын

Always the best from Ed. You deserve millions of subscribers! What are your thoughts on the delay problem with the BM monitor assist 12g? How do you deal with it? Is it a useable monitor?

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Sam! BMD VA 12g - never had any huge quibbles with delay to be honest, mine is beginning to malfunction with some strange image distortion / fringing at the side, but I've owned it for over 4 years so it has taken a beating! I only really use it when I want to record BRAW these days.

@SilverHERO17 Ай бұрын

Ohh sounds nice! i’m saving to rigging my s5 and i can’t decide between the 12g and the ninja V+. 12g have braw so that is amazing for resolve but is more expensive, even more since i found an atomos almost new for 500

@keithnisbet 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic detail. Thank-you for your thoroughness. I'm still debating wether or not to wait for a GH7 MFT. Likely faster read out, much less rolling shutter and less expensive Cine lenses. I do love the image output of the S5 series. It just seems like some issues are going to have to wait for a firmware update, if possible to solve this way. Or perhaps the S1H ii will be the solution, but much more expensive.

@BassDad 3 ай бұрын

I have been going back and forth for a few weeks on which canmera to get and I decided on this one today because amazon has a lightning deal for the camera body the zoom kit lens and the 85mm for $2200. I saw that and I was sold.

@EdProsser 3 ай бұрын

I love the S5, despite some of its drawbacks (no camera is perfect) it's a great choice and you get a lot of camera for the money. I'm sure LUMIX will be launching more cams this year, but you could wait forever for the next best thing...

@CartyCantDance 9 ай бұрын

Great video as always ed! I would actually love to see a video on how you get your exposure on the s5ii. Do you use ettr and then bring it down in post? I know you mentioned bringing down the highlights, but a more in depth look would be greatly appreciated

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Yeah honestly I don't get super technical... I have a good feel for it when working with V-log - i watch the exposure meter thing which usually shows numbers over / under exposed. I will usually make sure I'm slightly over, maybe a stop but if it's a super sunny day sometimes it can be 2, try not to blow the sky out if it's a cloudy day etc.. As you say - I tend to bring things down in post and the cam tends to have decent highlight roll off - just make sure not to clip highlights and you're good! Usually adjust exposure through ND or VND. I will add it to the list of little tutorials to make tho!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Making sure skin tones aren't blown out either! And I tend to use the in built monitoring LUT to get an idea of final image

@CartyCantDance 9 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser ok thanks ed! That’s basically what I’ve been doing, but I guess your Colorgrading is just better than mine lol.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Feel free to drop me an email (in about section) and can see if I can give you pointers

@RidgewayInMedia 9 ай бұрын

I'm waiting to see if the rumoured Lumix S1H Mk ii launches soon before pulling the trigger on upgrading from Lumix MFT's GH5M2 and GH5S and going all in on Lumix full frame

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

I used to shoot on the GH series, the GH4 was the first camera I ever bought myself! I loved it. Only sold it a year or two ago. Yes I think that's wise but you can also be driven mad waiting for camera releases, no guarantees. If you can wait then there's obviously no harm

@chrisstrikes 3 ай бұрын

Great video! How were you able to avoid the moire issue a lot of people have been having with this camera?

@EdProsser 3 ай бұрын

I've never really had an issue with it, probably down to the lenses / diffusion I use and the type of stuff I shoot.

@chrisstrikes 3 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser and what kind of diffusion do you use? I'm very interested in this cam but have seen many talk about and show the moire issues.

@EdProsser 3 ай бұрын

@@chrisstrikes it depends on the project but atm I'm loving a subtle 1/8 black satin. Also use glimmer glass and black pro most.

@chrisstrikes 3 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser Cool! Thanks for those tips!

@PALALALALALALA 8 ай бұрын

Hello Ed, Could you consider this camera as a B camera to side with your komodo for some doco ? For autofocus / Gimbal & B Cam for interview ? Or it's just silly ?

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

that's exactly what I do!

@alchemymagick 2 ай бұрын

I’m considering the s5iix for hybrid shooting. Like you, I’m a huge fan of softer filmic looks vs the digital sharpness of many modern cams. I love the bmpcc4k image for example. I’ve been wanting for a long time to find a cam with the Blackmagic Hollywood film look, but with the conveniences of ibis and AF. Do you think any Canon cam such as the R5C could achieve the same softer Blackmagic film look, with proper filtration, film emulation and lens choice? Much of what I’ve seen from both canon and Sony on the video side looks so sharp and plasticky and not film like, so I hesitate to go that route. However I’m wondering if the s5iix could do the trick? What do you think?

@EdProsser 2 ай бұрын

I think honestly any modern cam with the right lenses, filtration, lighting and post production can achieve this now. I guess it might be worth waiting to see if / what gets announced at NAB because a) a new cam might tick that box or b) it might mean a price drop for older cams! Personally I love working with LUMIX cams - watch my latest lighting vid, you can see that the LUMIX S5iix holds up really well against the Komodo

@dontsweat7143 9 ай бұрын

Do you remember the codec/resolution you used for the shot at 12:49? Looks amazing, zero noise in the shadows and beautiful highlights. Love your videos btw.

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

It was BRAW, pulled down a lot in post! Shot at golden hour so good lighting

@kazlepek6552 6 ай бұрын

Have you tested the ibis with a 28mm lens? I just ordered the S5ii to pair with my Atlas Mercury 42mm 1.5x - and one of the big reasons is for the anamorphic Ibis … to just have a compact Anamorphic travel camera that I can shoot handheld. So the 42mm Mercury is essentially the width of a 28mm lens … you mentioned 35mm and up having good ibis performance, Idk if you’ve tried a 28mm but I hope this isn’t too wide for the ibis to be useable .. anywho, cheers, best S5 ii X review I’ve seen

@EdProsser 6 ай бұрын

It should be okay, but just be careful, I'd say the wider you are the more prone to IBIS wobble it is. So it's great for smoothing small movements but if you're walking around with it you'll see warping etc.

@VRKtaka 8 ай бұрын

most people (reviewers) just dont show example videos and explain in such detail.. Only few actually shoots and explains.. you are One!! I liked your video.. subscribed..

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out and subscribing, hope you enjoy my other vids!

@friedpicklezzz 8 ай бұрын

Question; how is the VLOG profile connected to what NLE you use? You mention that you get deeper, richer colors in Resolve, why is that?

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

Much more control over how the programme handles colour over something like FCPX. I just can't achieve the same results in FCPX.

@RolandsBriedis 9 ай бұрын

Would like to see Your comparison with new Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K in terms of image, they both has fullframe with BRAW. Both same price point. I think it would be cool. Thanks!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

I'd love to try it out if they can loan me one or I can rent one! From what I gather it's the same sensor as the S1H but it'll have Black Magics own colour processing...

@Kc24285 8 ай бұрын

I'm a filmmaker first, but am looking to get back into photography as well. Any thoughts on this one for photos as well?

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

It's a very competent stills camera! I don't take much stills these days nor do I take them professionally, so can't give you too much advice on that front

@RolandsBriedis 9 ай бұрын

Could You explain more about Hue-saturation-luminance technique to increase saturation? Thanks!

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

If you Google "hsl-hsv resolve technique" you should find it, easier than explaining in comments - if you can't find it drop me another comment and I'll try help!

@RolandsBriedis 9 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser Thank You my man!

@onlinetraderucom 9 ай бұрын

I need a built-in in-camera smooth digital crop to use coated lenses between full frame and super35, will this camera suit me?

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

The crop sensor mode in this cam is great, I use it a lot, don't sacrifice too much as you're downsampling from a 6k sensor.

@VeganLinked 5 ай бұрын

I'm only a few minutes in but you're talking about how you don't like the Lumix being so sharp I think this is because it has such a high megapixel sensor so it can be a hybrid. I'm curious if you've noticed moire? As far I haven't seen you shoot anything that would create that. It's my understanding like you mentioned a filter reducing sharpness, a filter may also reduce the moire but then it creates focusing issues. So I'm curious if you've noticed focusing issues as well. Two questions there

@EdProsser 5 ай бұрын

I've not noticed moire but I know many others have! In terms of filters and AF I shoot predominantly with MF lenses but I do have a couple of the LUMIX S native lenses and often add ND and diffusion - honestly not noticed any degradation in AF performance, but I imagine if you have lots of light sources that are blooming it might affect it.

@VeganLinked 5 ай бұрын

Have you shot anyone with clothing that has lines or buildings with lines? @@EdProsser

@matadormartin 7 ай бұрын

Cheers for this. It’s interesting you point out the differences with the original S5. I currently have an S1 and I had an S5 (until it was stolen!) and somehow there is something going on where the mojo from the S5ii cameras has been reduced by 5%. Ha. That is of course, a stupid comment, but somehow it doesn’t feel the same. That said the S5ii or X are clearly brilliant cameras and brilliant value for money.

@EdProsser 7 ай бұрын

Yes totally agree. You gain a tonne of powerful features at a cost of some its "mojo" (brilliant use of the word).

@matadormartin 7 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser Would be great if they released an S1H mkii, that could be something. We seem to have reached something of a peak with what is possible in a small camera body though so I’m not banking on it. The S5iiX is already a very capable camera. Feels like for about 4 or 5 years now a lot of cameras are spec bumps and re-jigs rather than re-inventing the wheel. I use a Canon C70 for most of my work and it’s been very good to me, if manufacturers started fitting internal ND’s into mirrorless bodies that would really feel like a leap.

@Dezdirectz 9 ай бұрын

What was focal length of the great joy anamorphic that you had use?

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

I switched between all three, but it was mostly the 85mm.

@SkateboardDad 6 ай бұрын

Were you using a vintage Helios 44 lens at 2:43?

@EdProsser 6 ай бұрын

Good spot! Most of the BRAW section was shot on the Helios!

@lilsouschef 9 ай бұрын

was that the Phillip Bloom Gold filters at 5:00? if so, what are your thoughts on it?

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

This is the Formatt Hitech Soft Golf diffusion filter, I know they've just released the PB filter, but I assume they're different, rather than just renaming it... Anyway, this one is nice, warm-golden hazy vibes...

@lilsouschef 9 ай бұрын

ah gotcha, thank you! @@EdProsser

@gothamindembaum 28 күн бұрын

That bad rolling shutter shot was FF right? Not Super35? I agree going Super35 is the way to go you also get a more filmic look

@EdProsser 28 күн бұрын

I can't remember now as was shot over a year ago... but it does looks like 50fps so could actually have been in S35... I'm not sure how sensor read out speed differs between 25fps and 50fps in S35.

@matthewbettinaglio9616 8 ай бұрын

Hey mate, any issues with MDT files? My original S5 has been plagued with them but only in certain shooting modes & that’s with the recommended ProGrade V90’s!

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

I've never encountered it myself! On any of the cams

@matthewbettinaglio9616 8 ай бұрын

@@EdProsser you lucky duck haha.

@alucardhellsing1037 8 ай бұрын

Hope Panasonic has the same update AF for the new G9 ii available for S5 ii/ S5 iiX

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

Yes me too! I assume it'll happen with a firmware update soon

@73jayzee 9 ай бұрын

Wow thanks for this mate. It's made up my mind to get the s5iix! (I'm on a lumixG7 so can't wait to make the big upgrade.) My big gap in knowledge though is post production. Got an M1 mac a while back but need to learn the resolve/vlog workflow. Do you have any courses on this?? If you made one I'd be all over it. I really like your delivery style- Nothing beats a tutorial from a fellow level-headed Brit. Cheers man

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Yes I have a few tutorials and some stuff you can purchase on my store (link in the description!) 1) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZ6Xp8Wkr7KtcY0.html 2) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntCjebqekta7m2g.html

@73jayzee 9 ай бұрын

ace cheers@@EdProsser

@redglyder 8 ай бұрын

Based on image quality alone, what would you choose between the S1, S1H, S5, S5ii/iix, and EVA1?

@EdProsser 8 ай бұрын

Hmm maybe the S1H and EVA1, followed by S5!

@ItsMeChenz 6 ай бұрын

tutorial settings for the lumix s5iix sir 🔥

@EdProsser 6 ай бұрын

I have a few things in the works

@thegadgetdude 9 ай бұрын

Great review Ed, I use Sonys a lot professionally at work but got myself an s5ii (Following on from owning an s5/gh5/gh4/af101), I’d have gone s5ii x but I got a great deal on a used s5ii and I think like the s5 the price is going to be better second hand on those vs the x variant for some time. I do like the extra features and the black finish though so maybe a slight upgrade if I use this s5ii enough…

@EdProsser 9 ай бұрын

Ha I started out in the Af101! Yeah I'm sure you can get some amazing deals on the S5ii from people upgrading to the iix. Both incredible cameras for the money.