Panasonic
Lumix S5II
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Joining the Club, please give tips (S5II)
Lumix S5ii manual Reddit S5ii Tips S5ii Setup and Settings Congrats! It’s a great camera. You just need to work your way thru it. I suggest you review each menu item, one at a time, and then go learn about it if you don’t understand it. Happy Shooting!
AffyDave in r/Lumix
January 7, 2026 4:33 PM
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S5ii first lens recommendations?
S5iiX and S1ii longtime user here! Been in this situation hunting lenses, many times, for10 yrs. Short answer if one-and-done: Sigma 20-200 Tried almost all Sigmas and Lumixes, bought every FF L mount focal length from primes to zooms, 14-200mm. M4/3 too. Can't go wrong with any starting out really.
...markimusprime77 in r/Lumix
April 26, 2026 4:40 AM
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Full Frame as a hobbyist?
I did because I'm ridiculous and wanted to treat myself. It's been so much more work than a beginner dslr to figure out and program a "one size fits most" mode, and only I can see the difference in the photos locally since they always get compressed online, even in dedicated cloud storage, but whate
...toot_suite in r/AskPhotography
February 2, 2026 9:44 PM
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LUMIX rejection on luxe weddings
I've mixed my Lumix S5ii vlog and my second's Sony A7iv slog3 with the same conversation LUT for several years now and literally nobody can tell the difference. Look at my posts and see if there are any giveaways.
jonnyjive5 in r/Lumix
July 18, 2025 4:31 PM
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Is Lumix better for video than photography?
It's very good for photography with a few caveats. This is based on my experience with the S5ii, latest firmware. AFC + TTL flash performance is still not on par with major brands, Sony, Nikon and Canon. There is a delay. It's good enough that many users don't care or don't notice but if you are com
...SpookyRockjaw in r/Lumix
March 25, 2026 1:25 PM
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Which Lumix full-frame camera do you recommend for wedding photography?
Upgrade G9 to G9ii (much better in every way from sensor to AF) and keep PL 12-60 f/2.8-4 (add PL 50-200 f/2.8-4 and if need further reach 100-400ii f/4-6.3, both work well with 1.4x teleconverters) and get an S5ii with 24-60 f/2.8 and 35-150 f/2-2.8 and be done. Use each system to their strengths,
...YourselfInOthrsShoes in r/Lumix
April 15, 2026 9:45 PM
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Old Sony Users Who Switched To Panasonic; Any Regrets?
No regret. Back then switched from Sony A6400 + A7R3 to Lumix GX-9, G9 and S5. The 3 Lumix I used only has CDAF but it's fine for my usage with 90% stills 10% casual video. I feel Lumix body with AWB often give more accurate colors. The raw file (.RW2) can be processed in Lightroom (iOS/Android) for
...XperiaTizen in r/Lumix
December 19, 2025 2:41 PM
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Which full-frame should I buy? Nikon Z6 III, Panasonic Lumix DC-S5IIX, Canon EOS R6 Mark II, and Sony Alpha 7 IV.I often shoot portraits (fast AF, great bokeh), travel (compact, versatile lenses), and groups (good sharpness, dynamic range).
Well it's good you mentioned affordable lenses because that cuts out Canon. The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 is a great fast lens that's well priced and light. Should help keep the price down from getting zooms and primes. They're for Sony or Nikon. Lumix have the kit lens 20-60mm and the new 24-60mm F2.8
...tjalek in r/Lumix
June 11, 2025 5:49 AM
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Holy Trinity Lenses
I actually think that the 24-105 f/4 lenses that most companies make get slept on. I use a 24-105 f/4 from Panasonic along with my Lumix S5ii as my standard corporate event setup. I use an on camera Canon EX flash that I pop a little extra light with. At corporate events, I have to get a lot of grou
...Herbert_Napkin in r/photography
August 31, 2025 4:33 PM
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Viltrox 16mm 1.8 L
High frame rates on the S5II which require an APS-C crop, selfie/vertical videos, Astro & landscape photography. Plenty of uses for a 16mm prime, especially a quality one with AF. Much more accessible than the sigma 14mm or 15mm Art lenses, wider than the lumix 18mm or Sigma 20mm primes.
windycitychi_ in r/Lumix
February 13, 2026 4:23 PM
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