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Panasonic Lumix S5 II
2023 · 24MP · 740g · ~€1/day over 5 yrs
Strengths
- +Phase-detect AF (finally — Panasonic's big fix)
- +Open-gate 6K recording
- +Excellent IBIS (5 axis, 6.5 stops)
- +L-Mount Alliance lens support (Sigma, Leica)
- +Active cooling fan for unlimited 4K
Avoid if
- −Heavier than Sony/Canon equivalents
- −L-mount lens ecosystem smaller than Sony E
- −Battery life modest
- −Subject detection behind Sony/Canon
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What you'll also need
The four things that go in the bag with a Lumix S5 II.
SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB SDXC
200MB/s read, 90MB/s write — fast enough for 4K video and deep RAW bursts on any camera here.
The card is the one accessory nobody should cheap out on. A slow card turns a 30fps camera into a 6fps camera the moment the buffer fills.
Lens cleaning kit (blower, pen, microfibre)
Air blower, carbon lens pen, and microfibre cloths. The three things that live in every working camera bag.
Dust on the front element is the most common cause of soft-looking images from a perfectly good lens.
Peak Design Slide Lite strap
Quick-adjust sling strap with anchor links. Swaps between bodies in seconds.
The strap in the box is the first thing most photographers replace. This is the one you buy once.
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