Panasonic S5 II + 20-60mm f3.5-5.6

Panasonic S5 II + 20-60mm | Price PANASONIC S5 II

Designed for content creators who need solid stills and video performance, the second-generation Lumix S5 II PANASONIC mirrorless camera is equipped with a host of new features to bring your vision to life. Benefiting from a new sensor design and an updated processing engine with L2 technology, the S5 II is the first Lumix camera to offer Phase Hybrid AF for fast and accurate autofocus performance. Taking full advantage of the 24.2MP sensor and upgraded processor, this camera records 6K video for up to 30 minutes, while unlimited 4K video capture is also available. Optimized for video, the S5 II is also equipped with a new Active I.S. that supports walking shots to further improve image stabilization during video recording.

• New sensor and processing engine

With an upgraded 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor and an updated image processing engine with L2 technology, the S5 II's sensor incorporates a newly developed Phase Hybrid AF system, a first for Lumix series cameras, which provides 779 phase detection points for enhanced subject tracking. Balancing high sensitivity and wide dynamic range, the sensor provides a useful ISO 100-51200 range, which can be expanded to ISO 50-204800 to work in a variety of lighting conditions. Well-equipped for action and fast-moving subjects, the S5 II also allows you to shoot at full resolution up to 9fps with the mechanical shutter and up to 30fps with the electronic shutter. In addition, the S5 II uses sensor shift stabilization technology and features a high-resolution mode to capture and compile eight separate exposures to create a single 96MP RAW or JPEG file. Suitable for static subjects and when working on a tripod, this mode creates a more detailed and accurate color image than a single shot can produce and produces an image with a resolution of 12000 x 8000 pixels.

• 6K and 4K video recording

In addition to still images, the S5 II features high-capacity video recording assets. 6K30p full-frame recording with 10-bit 4:2:0 color can be captured for up to 30 minutes, while unlimited video recording is possible when shooting in DCI mode and UHD 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit. The camera supports 120p video capture for videographers who want to create high-resolution slow-motion video, and HDMI RAW output is possible through an optional license upgrade. V-Log has been pre-installed on this camera and is used to capture a flat and neutral gamma curve and a dynamic range equivalent to more than 14 stops provides precise control of color data in post-production, as well as seamless editing with footage shots. with VariCam cameras.

Borrowing from PANASONIC's line of streaming camcorders, Dual Native ISO helps achieve a balanced combination of low noise and high sensitivity to best suit work in a variety of lighting conditions. Two dedicated circuits are provided for each pixel: a Low ISO circuit provides base sensitivities of ISO 100 for normal use, ISO 640 when V-Log is applied, ISO 400 when HLG is applied, and ISO 200 when Cinelike D2/V2 is applied; a low-noise circuit provides base sensitivities of ISO 640 for normal use, ISO 4000 when V-Log is applied, ISO 2500 when HLG is applied, and ISO 1250 when Cinelike D2/V2 is applied.

• Phase Hybrid AF System

The S5 II is the first Lumix mirrorless camera to adopt a Phase Hybrid AF system, offering 779 phase detection points to provide fast and accurate focusing for outstanding AF accuracy. When it comes to autofocus, reliability is paramount, and with phase detection AF you can complement and fully follow the subject in six different situations that until now had been a challenge for conventional capture systems. Whether taking photographs or recording video, this means the S5 II persistently captures the desired subject in difficult scenes involving multiple people in low-light or backlit environments.

• Dual I.S. 2 with Active I.S.

Offering full support for portable use, the S5 II incorporates a Dual I.S. 2, which compensates for approximately 6.5 stops of camera shake for maximum sharpness for manual photography. For video applications, the camera is designed with an Active I.S. system for walking shots to further enhance image stabilization while the camera moves and records video.

• Body design

1. Used in conjunction with other L-Mount Alliance members, the L-lens mount is a versatile interface with a mount diameter of 51.6mm and a flange distance of 20mm to work with a wide range of optics. In addition, this camera allows the use of all classic and modern anamorphic lenses that have been used for more than 60 years.
2. A high-resolution 3.68 million-dot OLED EVF offers a clear 0.78x magnification along with a smooth variable refresh rate of 60fps or 120fps.
3. The large 3.0" 1.84m dotted LCD screen is a bright and clear medium for live viewing, playback and menu navigation. The display features a free-angle design to adapt to work from top, bottom and front angles, and its touchscreen design allows intuitive control of settings.
4. An 8-way joystick and user-friendly menu layout allow for fast and efficient operation.
5. A USB-C port allows fast file transfer as well as charging the battery in the camera at high speed. In addition, a new full-size HDMI-A port benefits video applications, a 2.5mm port can be used with the optional DMW-RS2 remote shutter, and 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks cater to advanced audio recording needs.
6. The two SD memory card slots, both UHS-II compatible, offer greater flexibility for image storage, allowing you to separate JPEG and raw files on different cards, save duplicate files on both cards, or simply double your storage space with overflow recording.
7. For the first time in the industry, the S5 II uses a built-in cooling fan to suppress the camera's internal temperature for extended or unlimited recording.
8. A robustly built magnesium alloy body with a dust and splash resistant design adapts to working in harsh weather conditions and harsh environments.

• Bluetooth and wifi

Bluetooth Low Energy (5.0) provides a constant connection between your smartphone or tablet with minimal power consumption. For more robust wireless activities, IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n/ac support is also available for faster transmission and smoother remote control and control. Complementing the camera's wireless connectivity, Lumix Sync is an iOS and Android app designed to pair with the camera for remote shooting control, wireless image transfer, and firmware update from a smartphone or tablet.

Other camera functions

1. Real-time LUT that allows color grading to be performed in-camera
2. Live cropping allows panning and zooming into the frame while recording video
3. In addition to the conventional 3:2, 4:3, 1:1 and 16:9 aspect ratios, photos can be recorded in 65:24 and 2:1 widescreen formats.
4. Color shading compensation corrects bluish/reddish coloration at the periphery that can occur when mounting older lenses
5. Compatible with Lumix Tether for remote photo and video shooting via USB
6. 4-channel 48kHz or 96kHz 24-bit recording with optional DMW-XLR1 XLR microphone adapter
7. USB PD battery charging in camera with optional DMW-BTC15 battery charger

Features of the PANASONIC S 20-60mm lens 

A unique zoom spanning fields of view from portrait to wide-angle to short, the Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 PANASONIC is a sleek and versatile lens designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras. The distinctive range of focal lengths is also complemented by flexible focusing capabilities, which allow working with subjects as close as 5.9" at 0.43x magnification for near-macro performance. In terms of optics, the lens incorporates a series of high aspherical index refraction and low dispersion elements to control a variety of aberrations and achieve a high degree of clarity and sharpness. A fluorine coating has been applied to the front element to reduce stains and facilitate cleaning, and then the lens also features a weather seal. Designed to work in harsh environmental conditions. In addition, for photo and video applications, a stepper motor is introduced, offering fast, accurate and almost silent autofocus performance.

• The wide-to-short telephoto zoom is designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, however it can also be used with APS-C models, where it provides an equivalent focal length range of 30-90mm.
• Two aspherical elements and one ultra-high refractive index (UHR) element help minimize spherical distortions and aberrations throughout the zoom range to maintain sharpness and illumination from edge to edge.
• Three extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and color stripes to produce a high degree of clarity and color accuracy.
• The progressive AF motor delivers fast, quiet focusing performance that benefits both photo and video applications.
• The maximum magnification of 0.43x and a minimum focusing distance of 5.9" benefits working with foreground subjects.
• The AF/MF switch allows quick switching between focus modes.
• Splash, dust and freeze proof design works in harsh weather conditions up to 14°F.
• Fluorine coating has been applied to the front element to prevent dirt and oils from adhering to the lens.
• The rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasant bokeh quality.