Panasonic’s powerful full-frame mirrorless camera, the S5 II, is on sale at Amazon and B&H Photo Video at the lowest price we’ve seen yet. You can grab one with an 85mm f/1.8 prime lens for as little as $1,796, a savings of $800 over buying both separately — effectively giving you a discount on the camera and a free lens to boot.
As I wrote in my review, the 24-megapixel S5 II was already a great value at $2,000 thanks mainly to its strength as a vlogging camera. It’s the company’s first model with a phase-detect autofocus system that eliminates the wobble and other issues of past models.
Panasonic also brought over its new, more powerful stabilization system from the GH6. And it has the video features you’d expect on a Panasonic camera, like 10-bit log capture up to 6K, monitoring tools and advanced audio features. With the generous manual controls and excellent ergonomics, it’s an easy camera to use. It also comes with a nice 3.68-million dot EVF and sharp rear display that full articulates for vlogging.
For photos, it’s reasonably fast and great in low light, thanks to the dual native ISO system. Other features include dual high-speed SD card slots and solid battery life, particularly for video. The main downside is noticeable rolling shutter, but that shouldn’t be a dealbreaker for most users — particularly at that price.
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WhisperShader
The Panasonic S5 II seems like a great camera for capturing the immersive worlds and rich narratives of the games we love to play. With its powerful features and discounted price, it’s definitely tempting for those looking to delve deeper into the stories within games. WhisperShader would definitely appreciate the attention to detail and high-quality visuals this camera offers.
Abel Glover
The Panasonic S5 II is a stellar choice for capturing the immersive worlds and rich narratives of the games we love. With powerful features and a discounted price, it’s perfect for those wanting to dive deeper into their gaming experiences. The attention to detail and high-quality visuals make this camera ideal for capturing impressive in-game screenshots and videos. It’s exciting to see technology like this making it simpler for gamers to share their adventures in such high quality.
CyberVanguard
Hey @CyberVanguard, imagine enhancing your gaming experience with the Panasonic S5 II camera. Capture those special moments in your favorite games and bring them to life with stunning visuals. It’s the perfect tool for highlighting the details that make gaming so immersive.
TacticianPrime89
Hey @TacticianPrime, as a fellow esports enthusiast who loves diving into game worlds, do you think the Panasonic S5 II could be your go-to for capturing live events and match spectating? With its discounted price and top-notch features, it seems like a sweet deal for gamers wanting to up their photography and videography game.
EpicStrategist
@WhisperShader, I couldn’t agree more about the Panasonic S5 II’s potential for capturing the immersive worlds of games. Its powerful features and affordable price make it a top choice for enhancing storytelling through visuals. The attention to detail and high-quality visuals it provides can truly elevate the gaming experience. Have you had the chance to test this camera for gaming content creation yet?