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Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Full Frame Mirrorless Camera, 6K/4K 10-bit Unlimited Recording, Phase Hybrid AF, Apple ProRes RAW & BRAW via HDMI, USB-SSD Recording, 5-Axis Dual I.S. - Body only

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Motion pictures with 200Mbps or less: SD memory card with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) or Video Speed Class 30 or higher

Panasonic’s use of phase detection as well as contrast detection focusing in the Lumix S5IIX and S5II is very welcome. It enables a significant step up in the autofocus performance in comparison with the company’s previous cameras that rely exclusively on contrast detection. New to the S5 II X is Wired Streaming up to 4K/60p and FHD/60p Wireless IP Streaming, and SSD recording via USB-C 3.2 which enables full sensor Apple ProRes recording internally up to Full HD at 60fps 422 HQ and full sensor Apple ProRes recording externally up to 5. 8K/30p 422 HQ with a hefty data rate of 1.9Gbps. The S5 II includes a fan mechanism, to allow video shooting for extended periods. The fan is at the top of the camera, with vents under the leading edge and along the sides of the viewfinder hump, drawing the heat up and out of the camera. As usual, the fan sits outside the body's sealed area, so the vents aren't a weak point for its dust and splash resistant design. In fact, the only real downside with the S5 IIX is that the battery life is underwhelming. Given how much effort was put into unlimited recording times, by making sure that the camera doesn't overheat, it's a shame that you'll still have to keep a close eye on your battery meter, though at least you can plug in a power bank to keep things running. Should you buy the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX?There's excellent in-body image stabilization that delivers up to 6.5 stops of compensation whether you're shooting stills or video – and it's definitely among the best in the business for a full-frame camera. Panasonic LUMIX Product Specialist, Matt, will be in Wilkinson Cameras stores over the next few weeks so you can have a first-look and hands-on of the new LUMIX S5II. Come and try it out for yourself and get expert advice from Matt. Don't forget to bring your old equipment with you if you're planning to part-exchange. Our in-store teams can inspect your equipment and arrange a quote for you while you see if the LUMIX S5II is the camera for you! LUMIX S5II in-store demo days:

ProRes] in [5.8K/29.97p] [5.8K/25.00p] [C4K/59.94p] [C4K/50.00p] when Thermal Management mode is set to Standard.

The vari-angle hinge also means that the screen can be made clearly visible whether the camera is in portrait or landscape orientation. The biggest news is the inclusion of on-sensor phase detection: a technology Panasonic has not previously used. Phase detection essentially works by generating two views of the scene from slightly different perspectives (typically by forming separate images that 'look' through the left and right sides of the lens) and comparing them. Just as with human vision that uses two eyes set apart from one another, this enables the camera to establish an understanding of distance and depth in the scene. The fan means the S5 II can record for unlimited periods in most of its video modes, as tested by Panasonic at temperatures of 40°C (104°F). Panasonic points out that most of its rivals only quote figures for 22–25°C (72–77°F), which is significantly less demanding and less representative of average temperatures across much of the US. Video The S5II and S5IIX both feature 5-stop in-body image stabilization (IBIS). Handheld, I was able to drop my shutter down to ⅕ sec without any blur from camera shake, which came in useful given the relatively narrow maximum apertures of the 20-60mm kit lens. The LUMIX S5IIX is capable of 5.8K Apple ProRes recording to SSD via HDMI or USB, and ALL-Intra Recording. Additionally, the S5iiX can support Apple Pro Res RAW video output to Atomos. It also supports wiredand wireless IP streaming and USB tethering.

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