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I think the Sigma 28-105 2.8 and the 16-28 2.8 look a real killer combo.

Agree, they only really need to address cropping (faster readout) and some kind of ND if possible. They’ve got just about everything else right.

Totally agree.

I hope they aren't going to pull out of the market as they've finally produced what we've always wanted, the usual solid Lumix cameras but with good AF! There are loads of super offers for Lumix camera at the official retailers here in Spain. Free 85mm 1.8 with every S5mk2 as well as discounts on other packs with more lenses. I hope that doesn't mean they are clearing out stock before closing shop!

The breathless man is key. Without his gibberish nothing seems real.

It’d be good to have some solid rumours about the S1H’s successor. 6K 50p no crop please!

Maybe you’d be better off with another S5 mk2. It seems like your sweet spot.

Surely then you aren't really gaining anything from using the S9. I'd imagine that it's selling point is being as small and light as possible. Anyway, glad to hear it didn't overheat although I'm not sure how it's manage 40 degrees like in Madrid.

I’d buy it immediately if it cost 1000-1200€

Looking forward to hear how the S9 holds up at a wedding.

As a Scot living in Spain for decades I’ve been able to enjoy 2 very different experiences. The usual hope and suffering as a Scotland fan as we invent new ways to get kicked out asap. I also get to support Spain, my home for the last 22 years and it a joy to watch them. They’ve been the best team by a mile so far. I hope they win as their football merits it!

Is that photo or video? For video I feel I have it under control. I flick between CAF and MF. It’s photos when I’m at a fast moving event when I struggle. I think that you recommend using single shot AF there rather than CAF unless I’m mistaken!

Ok, Single shot? I think i have human rather than face and eye. I’ll need to change that! I usually use one area expanded or whole area.

Thanks Davide but I’m asking about the S5mk2. I’m not sure if that’s still the best way to go or CAF is better.

Shit! That’s a real bummer on job! That’s when clients are glad they have hired a pro, there’s alway plan b or c and more kit.

AF question! i’ve got the video AF working pretty well most of the time but I’m not getting the same consistency when photographing people at events (when there are multiple people and things changing quickly). What settings is everybody using? CAF o single AF? One area or something different? Any help is appreciated!

I’m in! You’d have to tell me what you are looking for when testing.

I like your idea for the S9. I’d use it in a similar way. At the end of the day you get a lot more camera for your money buying another S5mk2. I think it’s worth waiting until the S9 price comes down next year. Meanwhile I’d go with the S5mk2

Have you tried the 3.3k? I think is 3:2 as well (open gate?) but 50p APSC.

No, it wasn't heavy! I previously used a Sigma 18-35 f1.8 with a speedbooster so if anything it felt light to me! The reason i sold it was because I moved to Lumix FF. It's probably the only thing I really miss from my m43 times.

I used to have the 10-25 f1.7 and it was probably the perfect lens for me. It really was great. The pairing with the 25-50 would be great.

I will add that I think they've got the price wrong. Here it's 1699€ and the S5mk2 is only 1815€! It should be 300-400€ cheaper which it will be within a year!

I'm thinking along the same lines. I'm mainly a video guy and my S5mk2 is my workhorse with the S5 as a back up. As you know I've started doing hybrid weddings but coming from the other angle, video then photo. Weddings are chaotic affairs here in Spain and really the only way to do it is to have the 2 cameras with you all the time. I find carrying the S5mk2 and S5 too heavy and cumbersome. I like the idea of having the S5mk2 for photos and the S9 for video. In these cases I'm shooting 4K 50p mainly so the Sigma APSC zooms would make sense, even the 16mm F1.4 (although I don't know how good the AF is). I'd mainly be taking short clips for a long trailer style video. I have the S5 if I need a tripod cam (it's never over heated even in 38 degrees in the sun filming a whole ceremony!). Hmm!🤔

I think the price will decide whether this is a success or not. Priced right with Panasonic's usual feature set, reliability and ease of use, this could well open up the L-Mount to the masses. If not it'll probably be a waste of time.

If you use the view finder to nail focus then the S1 makes life so much easier. I always preferred it over the S5 when using it (apart from the weight). I had a GH5 and GH5S and they were great cameras but the FF Lumix cameras have a nicer image and handle lowlight better. With the Sigma you’ll have to use apsc mode so maybe the image difference won’t be so noticeable.