Hey guys good morning, after using the GH5 for 5+ years I finally upgraded to the S5 II yesterday.
It came with a 50mm and a 20-60mm lens
what would be some handy tips to get the best use out of it :)
thank you
Hi, I shoot video with the s5ii for work but recently they want photos too. I've just been using the automatic option for photos but the results can be mixed.
Can anyone recommend any tutorials or resources that can teach me how to get better photos from this particular camera.
Thanks!
So this is probably a silly question, but I got this 18mm lens to use with my FP and S5iix. I noticed that the rear element protrudes very slightly from the lens mount. Is there any risk of damaging the sensors with something like this?
In case you haven't come across it yet, over the past few years I have been curating LEICAmount.com (no official endorsement by Leica Camera AG), a searchable database of Leica M Mount, L Mount and S Mount lenses in production.
The crown jewel of this database is the list of 220+ Leica L mount and 180+ Leica M mount lenses from various manufacturers, that can be searched and filtered by specifications; such as mount type, focal length or aperture.
I've been using the database myself for looking up lenses for my Leica M2, so I am confident that you can make it your regular place for comparing and selecting lenses.
The next integration for this Autumn will be adding LTM lenses currently in production. But feel free to drop me a line if you spot any error, or see any lens in production missing from this database.
Quick PSA. If you currently own this Panasonic Flag ship lens (S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8) and need Panasonic to repair it. You may get dissappointed.
What happened:
Lens was accidentally drop by a 3-4 feet height. This caused some 10-15% misalignment (making it 20% less sharp in video & photos). Nothing broke, nothing shattered. Just needed a recalibration.
Solution from Panasonic:
"Sorry, we can't fix that, we don't have any replacements and no solutions for you. .....Bye!"
The Warranty:
It's still under 3 year extended warranty, but that did not help at all.
Be Warned:
I was willing to buy a discounted or pay for a replacement even if they denied my warranty. But it seems these lenses are not readily available or repairable. Take good care of yours if you have it.
My Solution:
I either use it as is and deal with the reduction in image quality for family events instead of professional use or sell it on ebay and buy a Sigma instead.
Je suis Français. En janvier dernier, j'ai profité d'une offre pour commander le Lumix S9 en blanc à 636 € à la FNAC, mais je ne l'ai toujours pas reçu. En avril, fatigué d'attendre, j'ai craqué sur une super promo : le S5II avec le 20-60mm pour 1249 €.
Cela fait maintenant deux mois que je l'ai et je le kiffe vraiment ! L'ergonomie avec tous ses boutons physiques, les fonctionnalités, le viseur, le double slot SD... Tout ça me fait énormément apprécier ce S5II.
D'un autre côté, j'ai toujours ma commande du S9 à 636 € en attente, qui "devrait" être expédiée début juillet. Du coup, je me pose la question : est-ce que je devrais annuler la commande, ou alors le réceptionner pour m'amuser un peu avec, puis le revendre ? Ou même, pourquoi pas, le garder comme second boîtier ?
Que feriez-vous à ma place ?
Pour précision : je ne suis pas professionnel. Je filme et photographie surtout la famille, ainsi que des petits événements locaux (kermesses, fêtes de village, petits spectacles de ma ville).