Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera (DC-S5M2XKK) with LUMIX S Series 70-300mm Lens (S-R70300)

The media could not be loaded.  Firstly, I’m going to clear it up that I’m not a professional photographer at all but OMG, this camera is stunning! Before purchasing this camera I bought the Canon 5D Mark IV $2900 + lens Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 $1500 (even though it’s older… wanted to use it because I heard it was awesome). Had it for 3 days & found it to be perfect for my except the focusing. I was having issues with focusing which is not great for me since I’m a YouTube content creator. Maybe it was too much camera for me. Just my honest opinion.Next I purchased the Sony a7 IV $2895 now this one I was very excited because it came with a lens & it was lightweight. If used correctly, it is a WONDERFUL camera. Use it for small video clips & pictures. NOT for long form content because it will overheat! After 10 mins just being on “BOOM” overheated & believe me I was in a 65° studio room. I love my office to be cold coming from San Francisco moving to Phoenix… yeah I need it cold. Not used to the heat. So I noticed overheating issues. Took it outside to take some pictures of my husband doing a golf tournament & once again it overheated after a three minute video clip but I’m sure it was also because I was under an umbrella outdoors where the heat was 110° so that didn’t make it any easier for the camera. Shortform recording excellent, longform nope! Returned it after 2 days. If you live in AZ, forget it. Not a smart purchase.Pretty bummed but decided to order this camera, Lumix S5IIX $2900 (with the lens kit) it was back ordered but was it worth it? YES!!! It’s crystal clear, the pictures are amazing. Wow! The camera is gorgeous & not as heavy as the Canon. Panasonic has created a beast, seriously. Didn’t have to purchase a starter lens which made my purchase feel great & on top of that the auto focus works like magick! The camera is easy to work with, especially from someone who isn’t tech savvy at all. The camera isn’t as heavy as the Canon but it’s heavier than the Sony of course. But here’s my favorite part. Took it to my sons jiu jitsu tournament in 104° weather, it didn’t overheat! It has a built in fan, omgggg. Next the focus was phenomenal… I didn’t struggle at all. The stabilization on this camera is smooth as butter to use. I’m telling you from someone who doesn’t know anything about cameras, I’m hooked. I’m so obsessed with my camera that I was showcasing it lol. People were asking me what camera did I have at the tournament, because they loved the look. I converted two Canon photographers over to the Panasonic side. No joke, this is a steal. Buy it! It will be worth every penny.Xya Soul 💕

Functions like an amazing modern camera. Has a full array of features and takes great pictures

Very easy to use. Photo clarity and ease of focus makes this camera a joy to use. Highly recommend. Sample photos of my dogs taken on day one of use by someone who has never used anything other than a cell phone camera for your reference.

Easily the best camera under $5,000. Bomb video features, great photo capability, and to top it off, great price!

Edited: I got to test the camera today, and I noticed that it was an open box when i received, but i figured, eh, looks brand new, what can be the issue. I Wanted to test the video and photo, the autofocus is horrible, I switched to vlog, and these thick lines started going from bottom of monitor to the top of the monitor, and that's how the video is recorded, with these lines! Seems like i got a broken camera....2,600$ for a broken camera. I still want this camera (not this one), i've seen the videos online and read the specs and it's awesome, but being that this was an open box, it seems there was something wrong with it. Returning it.

Love the PDAF, lense, built quality, and ease of use. If anyone says it's an expensive camera as compared to other market brands, I would say there are a lot of whiners who will bitch no matter what. Human made things can NEVER be perfect as just stop griping and whining about this product. I gotta say, things will keep changing and improvements of all sorts will keep coming.

When you press the shutter halfway to get a focus, this camera behaves like no camera I've ever seen.When pressed halfway, the image itself changes. The image gets somewhat brighter or darker, depending on your "real" image settings" and this changes the depth of field as well. When you complete the picture, the result is the original look. So, the half pressed shutter changes the look of the composition, but those changes are not reflected on the final image.I think a lot of photographers use the half pressed moment to focus and for "last looks", but this is impossible with this camera. To get last looks, you'd have to half press to get focus and then let go to see what the final image will look like with focus applied and then press the button again.In the troubleshooting part of the manual this is addressed and says "This is not a malfunction."Why would I want to see a version of the picture that is NOT being taken?

La cámara llegó en su caja original pero faltó el cargador. Me gustaría saber si el vendedor me lo puede enviar

Great camera for shooting videos. Highly recommended if you are looking for a video first hybrid camera.

Get all the pro-level specs without having to sell one of your kidneys. This camera is outstanding in every aspect. Gives you future-proofing as well. 10/10 would recommend!