Panasonic's Auto Focus Sucks | Lumix S5

Panasonic's Auto Focus Sucks | Lumix S5 | 2.0 Firmware Update

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In this video, I document my various test using the Panasonic Lumix S5's latest generation of their video autofocus technology. I am also using the latest firmware update for the S5 which gave the camera lots of new features including better autofocus recognition when filming in VLOG. So the question is does the autofocus for the Panasonic Lumix S5 suck? Well check out the video and let me know what you think? I also have loads of S5 test footage in this video if your curious about the image quality of this camera. The lenses I used for this test were the Lumix 20 - 60mm and the Sigma 35mm f1.4.
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@williamwilson5111 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first video I’ve seen that talks about solutions not just problems with S5’s AF. Really love it. Thanks!

@DapperArtImagery 3 жыл бұрын

This needs way more views. Thanks for the hands-on real world performance review!

@kristoffersoguilon8596 2 жыл бұрын

You sir are godsend. Thank you so much for this. I just bought my s5 for travel where I will be using a good amount of AF. Thank you for all the time you've spent on this. Can't wait to watch more of your videos.

@ShashankKatiyar0 3 жыл бұрын

Lumix S5, best AF settings : 1) Camera Settings' Tuning (according to the review) AF Speed: -5 to -2 (or lower than 0) AF Sensitivity: +3 2) Panasonic lens AF performance > Sigma 3) Higher the contrast on the screen, the better the AF performance (like better AF using standard profile compared to V-Log) 4) Higher frame rate means better AF performance 5) Lower resolution (full HD) AF > 4K UHD 6) AF performance is better when using the camera LCD as compared to an external monitor Let's add more info if anyone else has it or maybe put the above in order.

@jbliss2000007 3 жыл бұрын

I like this pin of how to get to your particular settings. Excellent video as always and hopefully we can catch up soon. Went through some low moments when COVID-19 became the new norm but feeling much better now. Thank you always for everything that you do.

@RicoResolves 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't this just like other cameras all depending on the lens you're shooting with?

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rico, probably but we can't assume everyone knows that. There are a lot of people who will just be getting into video and photography and they will think every lens will work just as well as another so it's best to let them know.

@RicoResolves 3 жыл бұрын

@@StoryDrivenThomas watched the whole video a minute ago. You did do an amazing job showcasing the autofocus. Personally I'm not quite sure what to think. I use a Panasonic GH5 and it's driving me nuts. Bought a Sony A6400 as a B cam to replace my G85 (love that thing though) and gradually move from Panasonic to Sony. The colors of the Panasonic are so incredibly nice in comparison to Sony, but the autofocus man... When it's pulsing, it's because it's trying to keep you in focus and does a good job but it is very distracting. There's one thing I'd like you to test out which I've missed in this video. What were the apertures? Having 3.5 or up will create less pulsing than lets say 1.7 or 2.8. I'm real curious to see the performance with similar and different f stops.

@dansomerville 3 жыл бұрын

Refreshing to see someone actually learn the camera and use it for more than one day before writing it off. It will work, it’s just canon and Sony are sooo good now that you basically never change any autofocus modes again and there’s nothing to learn. Cmon Panasonic your cameras are soooooo good, just give us PD autofocus even if it’s mostly for positive press/reviews. You really need those to gain traction while people are still transitioning to mirrorless.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Danny, thank you. I totally agree, the S5 autofocus (with the settings I mentioned in this vid) has worked well for me, its just not as perfect as Canon and Sony's autofocus (Even Nikon has great auto-focus now!). I truly believe if Panasonic would have went with Dual Pixel auto-focus with the GH5 they would have been on top of the camera game! At this point I don't think they will leave their Contrast based system (I hope I am wrong though).

@vengadorsky 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video mate. I love the hustle..I loveeee that you took the time to get to know your camera and test the hell out of it to find the best way to make it work great, unlike the other youtubers that are just like "ohh AF sucks out of the box, camera bad... " Will save this video to watch again over and over as im getting this camera soon!

@41GarageandGrill 3 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic overview! This is very helpful for me. Hope to see more S5 videos in the future.

@julianspasovski3775 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first time, where Panasonic has a good Autofocus with a bit settings trimming. Its not as good as the Sony or Canon Autofocus, but a lot better than the old ones like in the GH5.

@codexan 3 жыл бұрын

yea but at this point they just cripple themselves. They have no reason to keep this crappy autofocus system especially for the full frame line and with the autofocus being the one thing their customer base asks them to change. They simply don't listen.

@julianspasovski3775 3 жыл бұрын

@@codexan Yeah... I think they should go for a dual pixel autofocus or something like canon does.

@DidierMOULINPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

I love the honesty and effort you put in this quest for perfection. Or at least for what this S5 can achieve the best it can. Thanks a lot for this introspection. The result will for sure help me for my KZfaq video setting with my S1.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad I could help!

@karinaki13 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video Thomas. Love how you came back to the start at the end.

@marquism1799 2 жыл бұрын

Huge help. Thanks for making this video. It was both equally entertaining and informative!

@StoryDrivenThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I am glad it was helpful.

@HighTestBootStrap 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! Recently purchased the S5 and your tips will come in very handy.

@stoneylama 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for working your way through the various scenarios and settings. Think I'm on my way to the S5 and this was very useful.

@CoZChristopher 3 жыл бұрын

Man! Solid video brother! Loved the energy and vibe as well as needed information on this camera's autofocus!! Great work!!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thx

@healing2gether 3 жыл бұрын

Damn bro well done on this!! I started my hybrid shooting journey with the GH4 and G7 them G85...and micro 4/3 did wonders for me. But after my photography style changed amd I began shooting much more headshots I switched to film frame and gel in love with the depth using the Sony A73 amd then the EOS R for the past 18 months, I also shoot my family with Fujifilm on the weekends...but Ive come to really miss the LUMIX experience. So I’m considering the S5 along with the R6 now. I’m glad to hear of your experience with it!! Thanks, Adam

@b3naqua 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! I can tell how much work you put into this video. 👍🏼

@jabaricain 3 жыл бұрын

Another dope video! It was good to see some behind the scenes of some other photographers.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thx J! I know right, you always taking all the shine 😆.

@reeshardscott4500 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video on the AF. Keep up the great work.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thx Reeshard!

@CardonaThe2nd 2 жыл бұрын

You crushed it with this one bro. Love how thorough and detailed you were. Great job!

@StoryDrivenThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ricardo

@SMGJohn 2 жыл бұрын

This is a good video, its not overly obnoxious self promotion bullshit, it reminds me of early YT videos from professionals, talking about a problem, then give us a solution to those very problems and structuring it into a nice story with good video footage thats not overly over the top and out of place. I love it, why you only have 4k subs, KZfaq algorithm aint fair thats for sure.

@ShotByCurt 3 жыл бұрын

This was dope Thomas great test for the auto focus. Stay killing it!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thx Curt.

@jaykerr4836 3 жыл бұрын

I'm watching you since your review on the S5 and I actually got one for christmas. So guess I'll be here often since you're making great videos

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, congrats on the new S5!

@thelostvisuals Жыл бұрын

Great video my dude. Really nice run through and examples, thank you.

@StoryDrivenThomas Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@3TheALife3 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORKING TESTING!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Aidan, It was my pleasure! Thank you for checking out the video!

@RandyParsley 3 жыл бұрын

Another Thomas gem! Your stuff is so well shot and narrated, one of the best on KZfaq. Interesting that the 1080 yielded the best results. The autofocus on my GH5 caused me to just manual focus all the time, which is ok for a lot of wildlife stuff I used to shoot. But, I'm getting the Sony 70-350mm for my a6400 this Christmas to hopefully get birds in flight or bees, etc. which is blind luck with my GH5, lol. I envy that S5, yummy images. Good one, Thomas!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, Thx! I am glad you are doing well. I can't wait to see what you can do with that 70-350mm! Yeah the AF on the GH5 is not its strongest feature lol.

@teknologysound 3 жыл бұрын

Great work as always! Thanks for another amazing video. DOPE AF

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thx brother!

@geoffreybassett6741 3 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown and practical experimentation! Subscribed!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thx!

@dancrosby6091 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video bro! Really informative. You have inspired me to step out of my manual focus comfort zone and experiment with some AF on the S5!

@StephenBell_video 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Thomas! Rocking BRoll - Good point on the vlog AF results- you do get better results in Vlog and AF sensitivity to +3

@curtisc8386 3 жыл бұрын

Great great video, really good to listen to as well. Hope you go places man!

@NatsWright 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, just came across it seaking S5 tips, as just bought one. Tried the -1 +3 and worked really well. Thanks.

@JomToons 3 жыл бұрын

How is this my first time finding your channel! Great work man!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! This channel is pretty new relatively speaking but I am slowly trying to push out some nice content for the peepz.

@TheTeraflop1 3 жыл бұрын

As others have said, this video needs more views. Your whole approach to this was groundbreaking, and convinced me to pull the trigger on a S1

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harvey.

@TripleB6036 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks. Your narration was perfect .

@filmmaker5457 3 жыл бұрын

Good choices in music! And hey! Kudos for a nice relaxing video with a well-researched and tested info. I like it! Cheers!

@ronphillips7952 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Nicely recorded and edited. Also very informative as well.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wturri78 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video! Entertaining and informative :) I'm also looking at the S5, coming from a G9, whose autofocus has never been particularly bad for any of my needs.

@seanbrucemedia5695 3 жыл бұрын

Great information and extremely well presented, as usual! Just got my S5 last week and love it. Thx for the cheat codes! LOL!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the S5! Did you open up your Christmas gifts early? I'm telling Santa!

@ZakariKha 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and super informative mate

@marcelobarchini9406 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video bro! Astonishing images!!

@arttiz01 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for taking the time to shows us the way of Lumix S5 autofocus

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

@constantinaichele5357 3 жыл бұрын

What a great practical, professional and fun video. Keep it up !

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you.

@josephryan5448 2 жыл бұрын

Making me want to go to Atlanta boi! Great video man. Helpful.

@StoryDrivenThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@flog7592 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice narrative style and cinematic voice ; Thanks dude !

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@lizzybeeliv 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Your solutions and recommended settings are going to be the reason I get this camera after being on the fence for so long.

@StoryDrivenThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. How is the camera working out for you?

@lizzybeeliv 2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving it! Have only done client photos so far but I am doing my first video on Monday and I'm trying to dial in the AF settings. I am shooting flat and RAW which seems to help with the contrast based AF issue, rather than shooting in log. Really appreciate your experiments with the sensitivity/speed settings in this video! It's a huge help.

@LetsPlayThru 3 жыл бұрын

I literally have never seen better product reviews than what you produce bro! In any genre. My hat is off to you once again. My S5 constantly breathes and loses focus during my vlogs. It’s literally the ONLY complaint I have with this camera. But it’s a HUGE one. Glad your results have been better. I’ll try the +3 and see if it helps. Lumix lenses are better for sure. I’ve noticed Sigmas are tougher.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. And yes, AF sensitivity +3 and AF speed -2 might work best for vlogging. Let me know if those settings work for you.

@jayc9184 Жыл бұрын

OMG, the video settings were a miracle plus, I put on the 225 point and it was tracking me in and out of the edges. Good lookin out bro!

@KyleSherriffMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video mate. Really considering swapping from my Sony A7iii to an S5, this has made the jump a little more clear to make the choice. Thanks!

@restlake 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the settings ideas! Have to test more but it also seems like putting a LUT preview display over V-log also seems to help the camera pick up focus a bit better in regards to increased contrast. Might be the equivalent of using a standard profile but with the advantage of V-log

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, thank you and thanks for the LUT preview idea!

@restlake 3 жыл бұрын

@@StoryDrivenThomas You’re welcome! Not clear if it’s in the path of the autofocus or just displayed but my face detect testing seemed a bit faster with the monitor LUT though YMMV

@SteveWB Жыл бұрын

The perfect demo of the autofocus. Great Job!

@albert.m.o3334 3 жыл бұрын

Great Tip for the proper Auto Focusing set up for Lumix S5. I subed instantly after I watched this video. Thank you for your really practical and informative video.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Albert, thx

@OriginaldoBo 3 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video! Would love to see you do a color grade video on the V-Log

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you very much! l always feel like I am not the best color grader in the world but I'll make a video on that next month.

@LoCrew_DE 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. You might increase the performance of the autofocus a little more stopping down the lens. I can confirm that autofocus speed setting is a big factor on the s1 too

@thatvideoguy4k Жыл бұрын

Great video mate 👍i still haven't had the courage to use auto focus on the s5, i came from shooting video with the gh5 and got used to shoot in manual focus, but now might have it a go some time.

@EdRobles1 2 жыл бұрын

This is all around great work.

@alpao74 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Thank you so much man, you really saved me a lot of time in trial and error. I love my S5!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

No problem Alex and thank you!

@calebldanner 2 жыл бұрын

this video was like, ridiculously good. immediately subscribed.

@StoryDrivenThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@gonzalezproductora 2 жыл бұрын

Genial, saludos desde Santiago de Chile y mucha suerte en tus proyectos!---Love Lumix!

@JasonOverHere 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous grading. Loved it!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@motomanvlog 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid mate, really well done

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@savonne 2 жыл бұрын

What a fun video to watch. Everything looks good! I've been thinking about getting a Panasonic to start with but not so sure now! I need something with good af

@StoryDrivenThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah if you need perfect af I would definitely look at other options. It is a great camera tho.

@WalkAwaySmilin 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate u putting in dat work!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@reginaldivanstudios 3 жыл бұрын

Bro this is one hell of a video! I had to pause it and give you your praise. For one, I just upgraded to the S5 from my G7 and had the same exact thoughts before purchasing. Moving up to full frame and not having great auto focus was such a compromise. But I love everything else about Panasonic. I've been making due with it so far, but these settings you demonstrated beat mines by a mile! Ironically, I'm shooting a bts mini branding session for a local photographer soon too. I'm not given the algorithm any credit here, this was straight from Baby Jesus! lol

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 "Straight from baby Jesus". Listen, now that's it's been a few weeks since I made this video I now swear by these settings. In my latest video where "filming my first music video" I used the S5 to film that whole skit at the beginning of that vid (4k 24p). I stayed in focus the whole time.

@ahsanjawed3406 3 жыл бұрын

How would you compare the autofocus from the G7 with the S5? Looking to upgrade too from the g7!

@reginaldivanstudios 3 жыл бұрын

@@ahsanjawed3406 a huge difference! The eye auto focus, human/animal face detection, less focus breathing, and overall speed of focusing between subjects are all reasons the S5 is better. Granted your mileage will vary depending on your lens selection and settings, but the S5 is in a whole different league compared to the G7.

@ahsanjawed3406 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome dude! Would a Sigma 24-70mm have almost the same AF performance?

@reginaldivanstudios 3 жыл бұрын

@@ahsanjawed3406 it's funny you should ask that, I'm actually purchasing the Sigma 24-70 soon lol. From my research, the native Panasonic 24-70 will be slightly better. That's to be expected, but the difference is not worth the price. The money I will save getting the Sigma, I will put towards filters and other accessories lol.

@cre8tvedge 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your hard work. Also Thomas you have excellent camera presence.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lakile3 3 жыл бұрын

great video man, looking forward to seeing more video 4k 60fps with autofocus

@insyndicate Жыл бұрын

Great video! One thing I noticed however, is that you didn't appear to use subject confirmation? This needs you to push the focusing dial inward, and four lines appear around the box. You might see better results with this 👍

@thatjordandrake 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work! Just found your channel and subscribed.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wesvdell 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Entertaining and informative, well done.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@nicolasletellier6162 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to see someone don't just BS about the Panasonic AF but actually try to understand how to make it work and setup it. Instead to complain about it. I have the S1 and I got a really excellent result with the Af but I mostly do photo. But thank you for the advise about how to get rid of the pulsing will try that, it was the only thing I didn't like on the Panasonic when shooting video with AF and sadly it goes with how to work the DFD so I don't know how Panasonic will fix that. One little detail I don't see many talks about is about the Sigma lens. Don't buy the HSM lens, they are dlsr ( with kind of inbuild adaptor) and they have a horrible AF result on the Panasonic. If you go Sigma take only the DN models ( true mirrorless). But the truth is the Panasonic lens will always give a better AF result than sigma.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nicolas, I am glad you enjoyed the video. And I do agree, I would prefer to focus on the solution and not the problem. And while the S line of cameras autofocus is far from perfect it will work pretty well depending on how you are using it. Hopefully in 2021 Panasonic will move to a new auto-focus system (not holding my breath though).

@ahsanjawed3406 3 жыл бұрын

Yo Nicholas! Im looking to get the Sigma 24-70mm for the S5. Assuming you've had experience with Sigmas and S series? How manageable is the AF system and how far off is the performance from the Panasonic lens? Thanks!

@nicolasletellier6162 3 жыл бұрын

@@ahsanjawed3406 Sadly i don't have any experience with the Sigma or the Panasonic 24-70mm. But from my experience with the Sigma 85mm DG DN and the 105mm DG DN, I would say stick with Panasonic lens. For photo the AF on Sigma L mount is managable ( but really not great), while in video the 85mm is unusable if your subject move more than a cm or two. In other hand the AF on Panasonic lens i have ( 24-105, 70-200) work like a dream.

@georged822 3 жыл бұрын

So funny and informative haha love it. Thanks, how is the 20-60mm kit though I'm kinda on a budget

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi George, thank you! I really like the 20-60mm I just shot a little mini-doc in D.C this week and I use the 20-60mm and the sigma 35mm exclusively for the shoot. I like the 20-60mm because out of all of the L-mount lenses that I currently own for the S5, the AF works the best with the 20-60mm.

@wanderingwongs7464 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! This definitely needs more views. Finally a video that doesn't pile on the S5 for it's "bad" AF. Truth is there is no perfect camera. Love the cheat codes! I may have missed it but do you have any cheat codes for 4k? I saw a video that the AF is better at 4K 50p with the sensitivity set to -2 and speed to -1.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you very much I am glad you found it helpful. I do get while so many ppl hate on Panasonic. It's because the cameras have so many great features and for some reason they want to hold on to this lack luster AF system :-(. But I love their cameras so I just find it better not to complain and find the best way to get the best use out of the tool. I am glad you feel the same way. So for filming 4K, I actually use those same settings when filming in 24p and 60p. While I only need AF for just a few shots while I am filming a wedding, I actually used the S5 for 2 weddings thus far and I did use the same settings that I mentioned in the video and got some good results (-2 sen +3 speed). It will lose focus at times so I would not recommend filming an entire event while relying solely on the cameras AF system (Just for shots that would prove problematic rack focusing).

@SwitchbackGuitars 3 жыл бұрын

Your approach and style is fantastic.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tyronnezx 2 жыл бұрын

There are Autofocus issues Because Panasonic gets their sensors from Sony. And they are the only company that takes Sony's sensors and beat them over the head with it. Sony knows this and will not sell the PDAF sensors to Panasonic. Do some research and you will know why. Sony fears the competition and bottlenecks them. This is why I will never buy another Sony product. If this kind of immature crap carries on, we will see the camera market disappear altogether. PS I own an S5 and the AF quality is damn good on that thing. This is from a G85, Gh4, G9 and GH5 user

@SMGJohn 2 жыл бұрын

Thats not true, because Nikon has PDAF sensors and Nikon has better autofocus than Sony does, although Nikon video specs are an afterthought, not that I blame them but thats gonna hurt their sales.

@philipobeirne 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Really like your style

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thx

@GUANTA23K 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. That was really helpful. Great tests and info, but also great footage. Man the shots of that model looked stunning. Especially the one where she’s coming towards you from the sofa with the heart shaped led. Fantastic dynamic range. I am shooting on a sigma fp - so no IBIS and no (usable) autofocus - well at least in video. I am using it on a Weebill S gimbal though, with a wireless follow focus. It’s a great camera when you don’t bother about IBIS and AF, and your focus is high quality files - since you can record 4K cDNG RAW in 12 bit at no crop, with a backlit 2 base ISO sensor which is also fantastic in low light. But when I heard the S5 can now record 5.9K 12 bit ProRes RAW via HDMI out on the ninja V, I started thinking about getting it. Do you plan on using it in that configuration? Really the only bummer about that is, that I am a davinci resolve user, which still doesn’t support ProRes RAW... so that really sucks. Which software do you use?

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rokki, thank you! I am glad you enjoyed the vid. Regarding the S5's RAW I am in the same boat as you as I edit in Davinci and refuse to edit in Final Cut (and I will never ever go back to Premiere 😅). So I haven't gotten to try out one of the best features of the S5.

@leonardodosvinci4130 3 жыл бұрын

Cool man, great info. Will you be reviewing the 85 prime now its out?

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Leonardo, I plan to, but I do have a few other things that I want to review first (and I am waiting for my rental house to get it before I pull the trigger to buy it).

@_mannyponce 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Exited to get an S5

@GeraldBertramPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Making me want to test the water in full frame Panasonic coming from my GH5S.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gerald, the GH5S autofocus is pretty solid (compared to the GH5). Not perfect but I would use the GH5S for all my wedding aisle shots (with autofocus). It does pulse but it got the job done. I do like the S5 thus far but not letting go of my GH5 cameras for the time being.

@eirjordan337 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@orangelaces3396 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas, I like your videos. Good job! Keep on going!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@lixleander112 2 жыл бұрын

REALLY THANKS FOR THIS SOLUTION! This is the real solution from the one who really use this cam.

@craigdowd100 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate! In the market for a s5 (Sony user) its nice to get a honest review for once!

@TheOneMonk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, You got me with the title cause I thought...>>oh, well, just another bashing video

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@GlennUpgraded 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking of getting either the S5 or the A7C for KZfaq stuff. I really like the look from the S5 but the AF of Sony is great. Just 8bit though.

@MondoCheapo 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! For one, I really like your presenting style! Thanks for the info - How are you finding the autofocus now? I shoot music videos and I struggle with manual focus, and I am hoping the S5 has improved its AF, as I love so many aspects of the camera. Cheers and keep up the good work!

@StoryDrivenThomas 2 жыл бұрын

I have mostly switched to cine-lenses so they are completely manual focus. I do use AF with the RS 2 3d focus module if I need it.

@ericsamuels6250 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Do the Right Thing poster in the back!!! SL is the man!!

@Clevelandvideographer 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Have you tried the tracking auto focus setting for the scenes with people walking towards the camera? Any different results?

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you very much. I did one at the 9:17 min mark in this vid. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/brJ1epyH3rG0Y2w.html

@ArberBaqaj 3 жыл бұрын

loved your video Thomas!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@danielap6563 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and sweet review!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thx!

@dclubfoto 3 жыл бұрын

Love this content Bros 😁😁😁

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@quadrinnn7146 3 жыл бұрын

Before I say anything, well done for click baiting me in with the negative title! 👏🏾🍾 Great Video. Been on the hunt for the best AF settings for the s5 since I got if a couple days ago. This video helped a tonne!

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, you know it's funny I never do clickbait titles but I thought that title fit since so many people feel that way. Oh, and congrats on your new S5!

@1rcbking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this very informative video.

@BicinViaggio 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks!

@jayc9184 Жыл бұрын

YEP, a video beast for the price. The I like that the glass is a lot more affordable than the others. Just Got the 85mm and it is sharp.

@dwiawijanarko5300 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Awesome!

@garyd2448 3 жыл бұрын

Well Thomas, I’ve just traded in a GH5 and two lenses to up grade to the S5 and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 lens. Will have to wait for a week or so for it to arrive, but looking forward to it joining my other GH5 and GH5’s.

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gary, that's awesome. As a GH5 owner I really like the S5. I think your going to love it. I actually just sold my GH5S as I didnt think there was a reason to have 2 GH5's, 1 GH5S, and the S5. Since I had the GH5S for its low light capabilities and the S5 now fills that spot for me.

@garyd2448 3 жыл бұрын

@@StoryDrivenThomas I think this is going to be a great combination.

@morgonaut 2 жыл бұрын

I rarely comment, but you did get my attention. I like your calm and kind style! Keep it. Take care...

@StoryDrivenThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ayomaggotz 3 жыл бұрын

Solid man. Just maybe overlay settings and explain mode such as full frame, crop etc. Wanted to edit to say you have a great personality on camera, bro solid video. Subbed

@StoryDrivenThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the suggestions and compliments.