Traded my sony a7 iv with the 28-70 kit len, Batis 85mm and 24-105 f4 for the lumix s5 IIX with the 20-60mm and 50mm bundle with £100 left over. This is the most complete camera I’ve ever used and this is coming from Canon M50, Fuji xs10, xt4 Sony a7 iv and now this. It’s weather sealed and has ACTIVE COOLING. Phenomenal value.

Great video!! Totally resonated with me. 😂 Just had the S5iiX delivered and enjoying learning the new system. Looking forward to your future videos 👍🏻🤘

Every time you switch brands, you learn. You learn about yourself as a photographer or videographer, you learn about what's important for you and what characteristics of your equipment aren't so important. I hate Sony, i bought Sony because it was "better" but I never enjoyed shooting with Sony. Now I'm in Nikon, but watching closely what happen with Panasonic, i use manual lenses and the stabilization in the Panasonic cameras is the best...

This was well done. Fun and entertaining to watch. While I only do photography - and did so professionally for a number of years - I felt so unbelievably satisfied when I finally graduated to the Canon 5D Mark IV. I got it in mid-2017, bought about $6K worth of off-camera lighting gear, and shot 50+ weddings, many events, senior photos that included hiking camera and lighting gear into the mountains, shot real estate, traveled with it around the world to probably 20 different countries, and never had the slightest hint of GAS while owning this beauty and top-of-the-line Canon lenses. Freaking amazing camera and I didn’t give a whit about the specs of any cameras released in the interim because I was able to create what I wanted to create and loved the aesthetics of my gear. Now that I’m doing work in a completely different field, I didn’t need or want such large gear - especially for future travel - and all my research led me to buy an OM-5. I was straight up blown away at the image quality. The color science is beautiful (and I never thought I could like anything other than Canon color), and the noise performance of this little sensor spectacularly exceeds the Mark IV noise performance. Just wow. BUT…. There were many other things that were difficult to adjust to, so I sent it back to Amazon and ordered an OM-1. Amazing AI (machine learning) tracking but the stupid thing can’t reliably focus on S-AF even in medium low light. If you buy an OM-1, buy it for moving subjects (or high-contrast stationary subjects in bright daylight). Anyway, I sent it back and reordered the OM-5. Ugh!!! Thankfully it’s aesthetically pleasing. After the pain and time wasted selling off my lovely Canon gear and changing back and forth, I’ve decided I can live with my nitpicks of the OM-5. But I feel your pain. I was 100% satisfied with the Mark IV until my needs changed. I didn’t think it would or should be too hard to switch to another system and feel the same 100% satisfaction. But it can be so damn hard to find something that you love so much that you stop looking at other gear (for 6 years in my case when I had the Mark IV!!).

Interesting stuff! Really like your style of storytelling and editing 👏

Can't wait to see what you can create with the S5IIX. I also own it, and I like it so far.

totally enjoyed your GAS journey honestly and totally understand your reasons behind the switches , I my self had a Canon 7d as my first DSLR camera bought it at launch date back in 2009 i loved and enjoyed using it and as you said it sure can take a beat and then some am a commercial airline co-pilot so logging it with me for every layover around the globe did yield me some amazing images with it its just got so heavy to carry , so since I was mostly enjoying street photography when am in a new town and wanted something low profile and light to carry decided few years back to get me a Sony RX100m6 which was the latest at that time and have honestly enjoyed and loved the images it can capture despite its small 1 inch sensor , but after the years passed by and since i mostly do stills with the rx100 cause it does over heat quickly when you shoot in 4k i was craving something bigger and better and honestly as i was in rush to buy me anything i spent lots of hours and hours watching KZfaq videos and finding all about the cripple hammer of each camera in every system which just made the buying decision grow longer well that til the lumix s5iix came by and it just appeared perfect in everyway so i just knew this is going to be my camera and finally pulled the trigger and oh what a jump it was from the 7d to this one , shooting videos and taking picture with it is so seamless and enjoyable and fun and it just makes me hit the streets in every trip just to enjoy shooting with it , as for the lenses I've been hunting some good deals on eBay and mpb since i didn't had any l mount lenses and here is what i got me so far , sigma 16-28 2.8 . sigma 28-70 2.8 . sigma 70-300 4.5 , sigma 24 1.4 , lumix 85 1,8 , ttartisan 35 f2 , ttartisan 50 f2 , laowa Argus 28mm f1.2 , sirui anamorphic s35 35mm 1,8 and lemme just tell you the amount of beauty you get with these amazing deals behind the s5iix is just beyond extraordinary sorry for the lengty comment i just was surprised to find out that we both had the same first and last camera 🤣🤣

I just switch from A7S3 and FX30 to S5m2x. Sooooo happy to do that!

😂😂 I laughed a lot while watching this video. We’ve all been there man. Colors are looking great man

Thanks for the great story. I almost bought 3 of your other recent cameras so don't feel too bad. I have had a similar journey. I love my S5iix.

Man, this literally parallels my journey with cameras as well! I tried them all, but eventually I landed back on the Lumix S5II. I actually had the Lumix S5II when it first released the beginning of this year, but ended going back to Sony because I thought I needed it to be taken seriously… But the reality is, I love the user experience of the Lumix along with their image quality. Just like you mentioned the video, it’s a more enjoyable experience. Great video by the way!

Ordering my S5iix today. My A7iv has been on the sticks for live-streaming since i got it, as outdoor summer use is just not fun or reliable. Great video

That was pretty funny. Just bought the S5 and I feel so pleasantly affirmed.

Lumix makes more sense to me than all the others, at least for hybrid stills/video cameras. The S5 IIX and the G9 II are virtual siblings. The differences are basically no fan in the G9 II, and the Micro 4/3 sensor, with better IBIS, slightly better AF, and faster frame rates. You lose almost two stops of dynamic range, gain an increase in depth of field via shorter lenses, and the G9 II may overheat in extreme circumstances due to the lack of fan. But at least Lumix has TWO sensor formats in two nearly identical bodies that do most of the same exact things, otherwise. They LISTEN to their customers, put controls where they belong, and make solid, reliable gear. Welcome to the fold.

Great video and lessons to teach, thanks for maling this!

Great trip with all the mentioned switches :D As I watched the vid, You become my most beloved CamGollum. Subbed :)

I watched the whole thing, nearly shut you off several times, but was happily relived when you switched to Panasonic S5iix and you were finally satisfied.

This was such a good video. Thank you for making it.

When you switch to the s5iix it was a little bit more contrast like the shadows where a little bit more crushed but I think that can be easily adjusted in the settings or in the color grading process

I absolutely agree about the experience of using a Sony. They just aren't fun. Lumix cameras are actually enjoyable to use. I guess I'm lucky in that nearly all my lenses are manual focus anyway, so autofocus hasn't really been a priority for me, so since the time that I bought my first Lumix camera years ago, I've never felt any reason to change. I loved Lumix right from the start, but they just keep getting better. Also, I never sold off my old EF lenses, which can be adapted to L Mount and work with the S5IIx autofocus, so I'm set with Lumix.

I have had a lot of the same cameras as you had up to the Sony A7iii (which I also didn't love). Then I tried an EOS R, and it just works so well overall -- despite what its specs would imply -- I've been looking for the next step up for a while now, and just not taking the plunge. I'm currently giving the S5iiX a hard look, so I will check out some more of your videos. Have you found moire to be much of a problem with it?

Thank you for telling us of your buying, selling, buying, selling, etc., etc. I watched it all the way through, and I was amused.

I am subscribed! What a fantastic video! I loved it! LOL!

Very nice video . The honesty it’s amazing.. by the way when you will try fuji? 🤣

Many thanks for the video! Of what I saw in your video is that the Sony a7siii looked sharper than the S5ii. Why is it? Wich of both cameras has the better dynamic range and rolling shutter in your opinion? Waiting for your response, best regards. Subscribed! :)

This is a great video! Honestly I was the same way been shoot since 1998 and times are changing. Let’s keep these companies on their heels. It plays better in the consumers favor. We make them continue to push the envelope.

Thanks for this video! I have a Sony A7iv and lumix s5ii. Sometimes I feel I miss shots on my lumix. Thinking about selling And go with the a 7iv. How do you feel about the auto focus on the lumix?? Also what software you edit in?

Interesting and entertaining! Watching as I’m a drone & FPV person who wants to get a damn good hybrid ground camera when I can afford it. Watched so many videos, gone back and forth and pretty sure I want the S5iix. 👍

Lumix fx3 form factor Gh6 or s5iix coming this fall? Autofocus is here to stay?Nice reel🎉Thank You

I have similar story and watching this video i thought you talking about me 😂 Your videos are So good 🤩 👍👍👍👍👍 Cant wait to see more videos!!!

Just subscribed. A very entertaining video! New firmware is coming in a week or so that vastly improves the S5iix 👍🏻

I also did the big Jump thing.. Nikon to cannon to Lumix S5 to now S5iix.. absolutely love the S5iix. The 24-105 amazing lens. The Term kit however.. that's a canon term.. kit was crap with canon KIT with Lumix.. brilliant!

Camera rentals can save a crap ton of money against the wrong choice.

It’s crazy because I shoot with the r6 and the audio and noise always bothered me and I would always say to myself it was my fault that the camera was giving me footage like that. Glad you’ve tried all these cameras because your opinion is much more valuable than someone who is talking about all the brands but only shot with one brand their whole career. Thanks for great video.

Haha I loved this video too much… I’m at the 4:3rds stage wanting to go back to full frame! Got my eye on the older S1 purely due to finances but the struggle and battle is real!

Amazing story telling !

Awesome video Bro. I’m right there with you. I now have 3 - S5ii and 1 - S5 II X for Event Shooting… I think I found my Cameras that I am super happy with.

Great review of just about everything! Thanks!

I did a switch to the Lumix s ii and to me it was mind blowing still learning how to handle the beast I had since 2015 I didn't upgrade cameras been rocking the Nikon d5500 all the way to 2023 and still own it won't ever get rid of it still a great camera but the LumIX is so gooooood

hey!! thanks for the interesting video!! I am thinking of switching from the micro 4/3 serie of lumix to the s5 ii. Specially for stills and professional photography jobs. Do you think this will be a nice camera with the 24-70 from sigma for that?? I really love Lumix but I can only find videos about the capability of this camera for videos but not for stills. Thanks mate, i´ll appreciate the answer!!

The menu system is incredible for LUMIX. That being said, I’ve made as much money shooting a Fuji XT4 as I do right now with my lumix eco system. They’re all just tools to get the job done and tell a story.

Haha love this video. Just like me with gear, sell buy, ah shit, sell buy back! I can’t make my mind up to get lumix or Sony. Do you still rate the lumix? Atb mate

I fully agree with your thoughts on the A7S3. I bought one, had it for a maximum of 6 months and then sold it.. Went to an A7IV actually. For the same reason you didn't enjoy the A7S3, I stopped taking photos. Now with the a7iv, sure, the video isn't quite as "nice", don't know how to describe it, but the photos are lightyears better. Also, still 10bit etc. Love it!

Great video. For a beginning vlogger, would you recommend the Lumix S5ii or the GH6? Keep up the amazing work, and yes, I do prefer the look of the Lumix S5ii...excellent quality and super crisp and vibrant. Well done!

It stressed me out hearing how many times you switched systems, but your storytelling and personality had me subbing anyway😄 Hope you're still enjoying the camera✨

Man, it took me some times to watch your video 😁, but it's worth it 👍🏻, I like it when you say " that was too clinical and just used it for professional " , That's also how I feel about all of my ex cameras ,, except one, and that was the lumix gh2 that I bought when it first came out and it was the first camera I had, Yes,, I need a camera that can give me hope for sure , Desire to be creative and make me feel like I have friends at the same time ,, I think i'll go with S5iix , Cheers! 🍻

colors are better definitely. autofocus works. what more do you need/want? Fujifilm s20?

if you want to stay within 1 ecosystem for camera/lenses. Is then Sony or Panasonic better? Mostly because I'm looking for my first video-focussed camera which also must be futureproof to start as freelance filmmaker.

Cant wait your gear update video after lumix s1 ii release 😄 if rumors true stacked sensor will make it insane camera

Qe have the same lenses. I have an S5 and just bought the S5IIX .. s5 is going to be my B camera now and give me the opportunity to use it more comfortablly for play and experimentation

A very good Video. Thank you. This was interesting.

I'm shooting on a Pentax k-70, been thinking about getting a Pentax K1 ii, but Now I'm considering a Panasonic S5 ii or S5 iix, sucks to be poor. I was also considering Sony for the Lens options and have also thought about a Nikon Z6 ii, thoughts?

Loved the vid, loads of fun. Thanks. Just one main point came to mind, if I may: get great glass (lenses) and stick with those no matter what camera system you use/change to. I just shot a feature film on the original S5. I've loved Lumix since the GH4, but will never go back to m4/3. As you say, 16 to 35 on a full frame camera---who knew how wide 16mm really is !!! I could shoot a feature in a shoe box. Any road up, I still use my expensive, excellent quality, and built like a tank Canon glass. Generally glass is the biggest investment and the difference is massive. Lastly, in terms of changing systems, and especially with Sony in mind: I didn't even bother to upgrade my S5 to an S5 II X, BUT, now Sony have come out with a "Full Frame" "Global Shutter"...oh man. I know Lumix use Sony sensors anyway, so I am just hoping they grab some of those and put them in the very very delayed release of the S1H II. A "global shutter" S1H II, might get my hand back in my pocket.

I have a S1 but when you switch cameras, I don’t think the S5ii was better. That A7SIII is a beast!

I totally agree! I have done the same thing. Had a black magic setup - swapped It all for an fx3 and got the 24-70 gm ii - really didn’t like it. I took it back and got an fx30 and a new black magic 6k full Frame on order. I feel exactly the same way that you do about sony. Getting rid of the sony fx30 and swapping it for the lumix s5iix

The happiness on your face after switching worth every penny 🏵️

Been putting off watching this cause I feel this move coming. Want to sell my a7iv and move back to Lumix. Started on the G9. I wish tamron would start making Lmount. I use my 28-200 so much for travel, but I feel a switch coming.

If you're using that Yeti mic as your mic, the pickup is actually in the front of the mic not the top! Just a pointer for better sound :)

Hi, I've been seeing reviews of this camera. I'm about to take a giant step by changing from a t6i to this model. I have finally decided. I would like you to advise me regarding lenses, since I mostly do street and documentary photography, including portraits and landscape photography, as well as occasional videos. What lenses do you think could work? The 24-105 caught my attention with an adapter, but I would like to know the opinion of someone who has experience in this world. Thank you very much for sharing your experience.

This is funny because I took the same trek but without Sony. I was ping ponging between Panasonic GH to Canon to Fuji to Leica to Panasonic S1, S1R, S1H to Canon and now purchased the S5iix. Not fun in the wallet but I've always found the Panasonic cameras fun to shoot and they have a lot of fun features that the other cameras don't have. The only other camera I have is the BlackMagic 6K FF which I only purchased because I didn't need to add additional equipment. It is L-Mount which I have a bunch of lenses now, I have V-mount batteries because BlackMagic batteries don't last long. I already had CFast cards and the camera has a 1.6 squeeze factor built in which matches perfectly with my Sirui 1.6 anamorphic lens set. I shoot everything else on the Lumix and I'm already saving for the second version of the S1R which I'm sure will have at least a 60mp sensor for photos. I do love the photos coming out of the S5iix though so maybe I'll re-think that.

I definitely sign up, like and share and you become my friend. I have rarely been so engaged in listening and watching. Felt so connected like if I was around, we’ll sure hang out. 😊 thank you

Thinking of also switching to the S5ii (or old S5?) from A7C, not for lack of image quality or anything but just ergonomics. Using the A7C is like wearing nice shoes that are a size too small, whereas i held the s5ii in store and it just felt right. Anyway, nice video - hope you really were joking about that a7v! 😂

The switch scene.. definitely nice.

Ordered mine s5ii a couple days ago, it finally arrived and omg, I’m completely blown by the image it produces

I'm curious if this Panasonic compares well to the FX3 and it's having fans and no rolling shutters a wider shot on 60 FPS and so on... I guess you didn't get the FX3 because you want photography

pretty much same experience I had with a6400 as you with a6500 also I had barely removable sensor dust, and I even didn't removed the lens once, bought it as a kit 16-50 what about rolling shutter in S5IIx?

In Lumix S5IIX it's little be annoying start up, time from video end and play file. My joystick somtimes lag when i change focusing modes. But i think Sony a7 S III has other similar problems?

Dudeeeeee. 😂 Get fuji next. Im with you about sony, have the a7r3 since its release and the a7s3 sonce day one as well. Enjoy the r3 better woth a grip and absolutely despise the a7s3 bubble body and less than stellar ergonomics. The image quality and lens selection however is pure magic

If the S5iix had 4K60 uncropped and even 120fps uncropped it would be an instant buy for me, no matter the price. I have the gh5 and 6, and i love those cameras, but tyeh really struggle with lowlight and autofocus when you need to have it. I mainly use it for solo 'run and gun' wedding videos. I really don't know what to do. I want a new fullframe but the sony's are so expensive and i looooove the ibis and overall colorspace/functionality of the panasonic cameras. The 24-105 is a beautifull macro lens btw!

Update, sold my a7s3 and got the s5ii, kept my a7r3 and all the lenses though. Went with the s5ii rather than the x because of my passion for photography as well, yhe mechanical shitter is clutch. Amd added a x100v for fun

Im at that crossroads atm. Sell a6700 and a7iii and go for the a7siii or the s5iix. What to do?

got the s5ii with 20-60 kit lens for $2100 and decided to order the 24-70mm lumix s pro lens which is coming in soon decided to return the s5ii 2 days later for the s5iix just the body which is 2,000 just gonna pair it with the 24-70mm lens i ordered and do without the kit lens also have the nifty fifty coming in just thinking now of a zoom and super wide angle lens

Honestly how does the autofocus compare to Sony a7s3? Am looking admirably at the lumix.

I bought them all. I have Canon Nikon Sony and LUMIX. Nikon is my favorite, then Canon then Tie with LUMIX and Sony for video only.

You poor bastard... are speaking directly to my soul!

My story. Sony to Fiji to Nikon to Sony to Fuji to Nikon. I'm now considering the Lumix S5IIX

What about the single memory card? What happen when things go wrong?

Metni translete programını kullanarak yazıyorum. Umarım beni anlarsın.. Sony kameralar çok yaygın olsa da lens fiyatları ve ek donanımlar çok pahalıdır. Benim gibi insanlar için Siix harika bir kamera. 4K 60 FPS videonun kırpılıp kırpılmaması umurumda bile değil. Bir adım geri atarak bu açıyı kapatabilirim. V-LOG ve SSD'ye kayıt gibi video kayıt seçenekleri de vardır. Video sabitleme özelliği zaten harika. Siix 20-60 kiti ile birlikte 1998 Euro'ya aldım.

And how is S5IIX after 3 months-same good feel like S1, but with autofucus??? This camera is revolutionary in this price range like Canon 5DII was. When i saw it in anouncment, i said that i'll buy it. After 3 days my friend come with my S5IIX with 50/1.8 and 20-60/3,5-5,6 from Japan.🎉

An excellent video, jolly pleased to hear I’m not the only one that suffers from G.A.S.!! I’m just deliberating over changing my Fuji X-T3 to the S5II…

1 month from now A7siv releases then he switches again. 6 Month later the Canon R6iii yep another switch, 3 months later frustration hits cause he still isn’t happy and he switches to Pana S5iiix. I would say just lay on your left side at night it can help get rid of GAS.

What camera do make this video?

I think you're in a good place now. You might upgrade to the next Panasonic but at least you won't be switching systems

i am also Sony user and i think this time to change my cemra system Lumix S5iiX

Believe it or not... I have both 😭 can't seem to escape Sony or Panasonic so screw it have both! Great video anyway :)

Don’t feel bad. I’ve had the a6000, a6300, a6400, a6500, a6600, a7III, a7IV, a7Sii, a7Siii, a7Rii, a7Riii, a7C, FX30, FX3, FX6, Fuji XT-30, XT-1, XT3, and now… the S5IIx. I still have the FX6. Don’t even get me started on lenses…

A switching story short way: sony HDR-fx1 Canon 7D Canon 5D mk2 Sony a6500 sony a7III Canon R Canon R5 Sony A7 IV and a few weeks ago Nikon Z8 What did I learn? There is ALWAYS a better camera, and if you think that is not, it will show up tomorrow. So I wrote all my needs on the piece of paper (including enjoyment of use, lens I need, what I will use it to, not spec only) and checked which camera offered it all to me. It narrowed to 2 cameras. Nikon Z8 and Canon R5C. Then I took the one which felt better in hand. Today I am happy with Z8, tomorrow.... he he he

Great video but all I could think about was how you are using the mic the wrong way round... you have it facing the floor

There’s Fuji like the h2S which is incredible in photos and video. Maybe that’s another switch 😏

Will check back with you in a year 😂

"I hate it"... 😂 That made me laugh!

Have an a7siii but picked up the s5iix a couple weeks ago and was convinced I was keeping it. Now I’m returning it tomorrow. There are numerous reasons to keep one over the other but I think I actually prefer the Sony image more.. but here I am watching this video not 100% sure I’m making the right decision 🫣

I’m selling all my gear and getting Panasonic after watching this video !! lol jokes. But I kinda have the same problems. I bought Sony a6000, didn’t really like it but photos looked good so then I would the a7r3. Amazing camera but something I don’t like about it. Not sure what but ya menu and feel just not right. So tried Fuji. Then Sony again then. Then canon then Olympus. Got all Olympus then company went out of business haha. So not looking at paniboy since autofocus improved. Thinking about g9ii

You ignored nikon and fuji. Pentax or Fuji medium format :P

Why is your hashtag Sony xperia?

Just tell the wife its cheaper than buying vintage cars!!!!!!!! And it even better to have a backup body of the same model or just below when you have to have worst case senario option.

Grea video but the amount of cameras you purchased gave me a heart attack

rumour has it that pentax is releasing a 8k full frame with 6k 240 mode.... sell up at 18:00 - dafuq- i have questions

Bro, you gonna keep switching trust me 😂, it is not the. end yet, the syndrome gat you real good. But if selling makes financial sense and numbers add up after resale, it should be fine to switch often, cz technology keeps changing.

R5 doesn’t overheat anymore, the fixed that.