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Lumix S5II
$1997.99
Sony
Based on 287 Reddit mentions
$1698.00
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Changes from IV as gridded out on DPReview. 0.2 inch bigger back screen with twice the resolution. 2m vs 1m dot. Mildly updated body and grip. Doesn't get the more tilted shutter button from current A1 and A9 though Full tilting and flippy screen. Replaced the "multi terminal" micro USB port with an
...somersetyellow in r/photography
December 2, 2025 4:05 PM
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POV: what I see vs what I shoot dm me for my cinematic lut pack rate my a7iii build watch til the end for my ooga booga 400 recipe this is THE BEST hybrid camera of 2025 ‘Why I sold my X100VI’ this iPhone 17 pro app is a cinematic cheat code get the anamorphic look with these three hacks
Tankmass in r/cinematography
November 20, 2025 10:25 PM
98
In 20 years and 1100+ weddings, I needed my backup one time. - when my Sony A7iii shutter went out at 579,000 count during the entrance of a bride at the ceremony. Was it worth carrying a second for 20 years just to have this happen to me one time? HELL YES.
mdmoon2101 in r/photography
May 30, 2025 1:04 PM
205
In all honesty, these are the kind of average iPhone photos anyone could get from a good seat at a big arena-size event. They don't tell us anything, and they look good because the lighting/pyro is good. Everyone's seen these shots a million times. THAT SAID (sorry for being harsh), get that Sony a7
...dreadcase in r/concertphotography
March 21, 2026 8:01 AM
33
I had a FF Sony kit and an M43 kit for the longest time. A7III for pretty much everything that wasn’t wildlife, EM1 MK3 for wildlife. On a whim, I picked up a cheap used Lumix 14-140mm mkII off of facebook and took just the Olympus with me for a trip. When I came home and went through my pics, I dum
...Gracklezzz in r/M43
October 23, 2025 3:09 AM
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Honestly for $700 I would skip that and get something mirrorless. Camera gear is something I think is wise to buy used, because when it's time to upgrade, you don't lose your ass. For your purposes, especially the low light activities, I'd say grab a Sony A7 ii ($500-700ish) or A7 iii body ($700-$10
...740990929974739 in r/PhotographyAdvice
April 3, 2026 5:04 PM
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C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) captured with my usual and modest astromodified a7III at 600mm. By pure chance, I was able to try the Sony 200-600mm a couple of nights ago. My intention was to make a few tests, to shoot Andromeda, Orion, and the Pleiades just to see how they look at 600mm, and I thought of givin
...igneisnightscapes in r/Astronomy
October 7, 2025 9:14 PM
138
Man, what a time to be alive. Any time this conversation comes up, I'm instantly brought back to my childhood bedroom circa 2002. I spent countless hours searching the internet, doing whatever I could to find out how to make MiniDV footage that came from my Sony VX-2000 look like it was shot on film
...itspsyikk in r/videography
September 4, 2025 11:34 AM
113
bro, where do you live? Those nature pictures are beautiful. Regarding camera, if you're buying second hand, then A7III + 35mm 1.8 is great start
chokyworld in r/AskPhotography
December 13, 2024 6:48 AM
670
I’m just going to answer this honestly because I think that’s what you want, he will likely be appreciative but disappointed. There’s a big jump between the a7ii and the a7iii. Can you get a used a7iii somewhere online that would be closer to your budget? I’d be willing to bet he would be happier wi
...non_omnis_moriar777 in r/AskPhotography
April 13, 2025 12:52 PM
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