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On 4/9/2021 at 11:02 AM, zerocool22 said:

Ok update ==> The S5 can only charge over usb-c when the camera is off, you can not continuously power it with usb C (S1 and S1H can....)
So just swap the batteries and ignore the notification. 

The S5 charges while off and gives it continuous power while on and in use, the only time I've seen the battery drain depends on the power source. If you plug it into a wall with something capable of suppling proper juice or a portable charger with pd power I even have a fx lion nano and use the usb c port on there to supply continuous power

On 1/15/2021 at 1:12 PM, BTM_Pix said:

That actually looks really interesting.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts about it if you get one.

im interested in how it compares to an atem mini pro

5 hours ago, ac6000cw said:

....also if you need longer continuous recording (up to 30min) the 1080/60p is excellent quality - much better than the lower-end G-series cameras.

I've used my G9 in the southern California desert sun, recording 4k/50p with no overheating issues or warnings at all.

are there any modes that allow unlimited recording?

On 10/29/2020 at 8:55 PM, benpicko said:

To follow on from this, does anybody in the UK? I pre-ordered in mid-September from Jessops and they still haven't received stock...

I got it late September and I'm in the uk but pre ordered on announcement day, also I just managed to get spare batteries today so now I have three.

has anyone tried this with a camera that has ibis?

every reviewer keeps saying you can use this with a drone but nobody ever mentions what drone works with it so can someone here list the type of drones that work with it please? are there any cheaper drone options for this cam?

2 hours ago, Lux Shots said:

I just did the opposite!

I sold my GH5S and PanaLeica 12-60 f/2.8-4 for $1500 USD just to get everything on the same mount and same image quality and color. The color out of the Panasonic m43 cameras just isn't as good as the S series.

I also suggest getting another S5 and getting an MC-21 adapter for cheap EF mount glass ifcost is a concern.

1 hour ago, ac6000cw said:

Just be careful that the colour handling of the m43 cameras has changed (got better) over time - the G80 and G9 that I sometimes use together look a bit different to each other (and the G7 is even older than the G80).

As Lux Shots suggests, don't assume that the S5 and even the G9 will 'look' the same just because they are both Panasonic...

I think I’ll get the g7 as a second angle for interviews during covid but once things go back to normal I’ll happy pick up another s5 as I’ve got a few more pressing issues. Thanks for the advice, second S5 in spring when most of the events I do are back hopefully 

4 hours ago, IronFilm said:

If it is just going to be a camera on a tripod, and you really want to go extreme with your penny pinching, you might even want to consider going as extreme as a secondhand Panasonic G7 body. 

love this idea, I will get the g7 as my tripod interview and one of mutlicam cameras and comeback for a g9 later.

3 hours ago, ac6000cw said:

That's part of the reason I use m43 cameras - the long telephoto lenses are much smaller (and the Pana 45-200 is really cheap used for the original version, but you need the current 'mark 2' version to get 'dual-IS' support). If you're shooting 1080p on the G9, enabling 'Extra Tele Conversion' gives you x2.7 zoom, which turns 200 mm into 540 mm (== 1080 mm at full-frame). You'll need it on a tripod for that though... 🙂

Yes I really want to pair the 50-200mm with the g9 hopefully next year

28 minutes ago, Trankilstef said:

Best option would be a second Panasonic S5 but if you don't have the budget yeah the g9 is a good option. Only thing that bothers me is having two different lens mounts, except if you plan on exclusively use EF lenses for example and use EF adapters on each cameras (a speedbooster on the g9 and the regular Sigma MC-21 on the S5).

Well I want mft or camcorder for telephoto range in a small size compared to the size of a full frame lens

Hello I've got an S5 and really enjoying it, now  I wanted to get a second camera to compliment it as a second angle for interviews and longer focal range for documentary and sports work. I was looking into the  g9 with Panasonic 50-200 used or Panasonic hc x2000 camcorder with its crazy zoom. However with Covid cases going up again I don't want to spend that money right now I just want a second camera angle for now but as cheap as possible and easy to match with the s5. Currently I'm leaving towards a used g9 with a cheap lens as I can add to it when things pick up

3 hours ago, MrSMW said:

No, not tried it myself but I do have the Sony AX100 with an equivalent 1" sensor and maybe even a faster aperture (not sure without checking) and in low light...which is around 50% of it's use for my work, it's horrendous quality.

Most of my weddings are outdoors and couples think that tealights on tables and a few fairy lights is 'lighting'.

Well there's only so much lighting I can bring to a job and set up and they ARE advised (strongly) in regard to lighting, but otherwise we're often talking 12800 ISO territory with a fast full-frame prime. So the camcorder looks like mush, but XT3 @ f2.8 is just about OK still, especially with a bit of spot LED assistance.

In good light though, fine. It looks very digital of course as most camcorders do and doesn't match with any 'serious' footage and so I know it has no chance of being mixed in with APSC Fuji or cropped Panny footage. None!

Oh and one thing to consider is that with these 'large' sensor camcorders, from bitter experience, I can assure you that you CANNOT rely on the AF because if it wanders off, it WILL lose focus. I had a guest get up in church a few years back on one of my first jobs with it and it locked on to them walking towards the camera and then locked onto the back of the head of a guest for the next 20 minutes with the B&G completely OOF. Oops. Backup camera at a different angle rescued that one...

You mention some good points, I want something to compliment my S5 but maybe a G9 with the 50-200mm lens on it can be my B cam that I pull out for those telephoto shots in sports and docs doesn't hurt that you can do ex tele conv as well and get some extra range and use IS lock

1 hour ago, MrSMW said:

...and a few days later, I'm keeping it after all.

In fact, a pair of them are going to be my main workhorses as I intended.

I have been trying to find a workaround and not just a 'kidding myself' fix, but something genuine.

I looked at both the HC-X1500 camcorder and the bridge camera (for my static manual and occasional but important AF needs) but just know that based on my current 1" sensor Sony camcorder, the footage is going to be shite. And it's still contrast detect, so nah.

 

Hi I was looking at the HC-X1500/2000 as the perfect companion for my s5 for interviews and docs and sporting events and the quick moving aspect of any non controlled shoot. image looked good to me considering the uses from what I've seen online. Have you tried in person? I think coz of the small sensor almost everything is in focus so autofocus seems good because of that

Hello, currently have a GH5 and GH5S but looking to sell the GH5S and replace it with a P4K and soon after add a second P4K. Can anyone recommend any lenses MFT or adapted that have good manual focusing with a long focus throw, I have the sigma 18-35 but the throw seems very short which is problematic during events. Also If anyone has experience with the new Panasonic 10-25mm how is the manual focusing?

13 hours ago, MeanRevert said:

Ok, I lied. This dude has the best review out there. I found the side-by-side, the 2nd video, especially useful.

 

 

Slightly off topic but does anyone know what font is used in this thumbnail, I've tried to find a similar style but this is the exact one I want