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    • My opinion is to go for an S5. I got one a few months ago for about $800. That opinion is partially based on having owned and primarily shot on a MFT Z Cam for the past 3(?) years and using APS-C NX1/XT3 for the 5-6 years before that. I primarily shoot scripted narrative projects, and nature photography. The increased dynamic range and noise performance of the S5 over the GH5 is definitely a factor for me. Actually, for $800, I can't recommend the S5 enough, if you don't need AF. Absolutely wonderful camera for me. However, my choice of camera is primarily lenses, while you specifically said lenses are not a factor. I have many beautiful vintage photo lenses, and in general I've had an easier time finding modern, high quality FF lenses than APS-C or MFT lenses. It's hard to find a small sensor combo that matches the price/performance of (used) Sigma Art, Canon L, or Zeiss Milvus--keeping in mind that, for my use, autofocus is never in play. (The 18-35 is a standout lens, a notable exception to the generalization I just made) If you are set on real cinema lenses, a smaller sensor might be better. There are plenty of Super 35 options to choose from, and honestly the budget FF lenses (Meike, DZOFilm, etc) are optically rather lackluster in my opinion. If my plans this year go through and I shoot a lot more narrative content, I might look for a Super 35 cinema camera, because at that point we would rent high quality cinema lenses, and there are a lot of those available for Super 35. I don't know much about the S1, but the reason I got an S5 is that it weighs a lot less than the S1. It would be less fun to take an S1 on a backpacking trip.
    • Awesome! Have fun and good luck! I am also making a short film tomorrow. Definitely looking forward to hearing about how well your shoot went!
    • My intention is to document this journey here and I’m doing it for the entirely selfish reason of keeping myself on it!
    • Hi guys, Back in the day you helped me make a good decision by buying the GH4 when it wasn't a popular camera and everyone only talked about Canon! I am now looking to go all-in in getting back into shooting and I need a new camera. I have the Sigma 18-35mm + Metabones combo and a couple of vintage primes that I'd be happy to use while I sell the Sigma+Metabones combo to buy FF glass if I decide to go that route. I am looking in the used market (£800 limit) and I almost pulled the trigger on the GH5ii but I saw that the S1 and S5 are going for the same price. If lenses were not a factor and the content would be scripted/unscripted tv which one would you go for? I've been through the specs and the S1 with the new firmware is looking very appealing! Really appreciate your opinions!
    • Script and partial shortlist written. Ready for action tomorrow night when wife is out, so hopefully no interruptions!
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