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I had the S1 before and I prefer the S5mk2 body although I'd like to see the EVF and LCD from the S1H/GH7. I found the S1 slightly too large for my hands and after a whole day shooting they would hurt a bit from stretching to get to the buttons. No such problem with the S5mk2. So...a S5mk2 body with the EVF and LCD from the S1H, 6k 50 FF open gate, faster read out times for 3000-3300€ would be interesting. If they had some kind of electronic ND that would really set them apart.

I don't understand how you can call the S5mk2/X trash. Yes, the EVF isn't as good as the one on the S1 but it's perfectly usable (unlike the original S5's EVF which was poor). The camera is a superb all rounder that does things that others can't. I have 2 and when I have events where I need to film the whole event (hours long), I just stick an S5mk2 connected to XLR sound and record 4K for hours on end. The other shoot B-roll, interviews and photos. They are pro cameras.

Strange time to go when they are supposedly only a few weeks away from announcing 2 new cameras. Maybe it would be better to wait a few weeks more and see what they are going to release? Although if it's about weight and cost then fair enough.

I thought those Sigma 1.4 apsc lenses didn’t have great af?

I really like the Lumix 1.8s. I have the 24 and 50. I don’t think you can go wrong with them.

Panasonic should have included the 28 f8 pancake for free with the S9. That would have been good marketing. A camera which comes ready to shoot.

I was about 16 when Twin Peaks came out. It really was the most mind blowing original TV and has probably not been bettered.

I think the S5mk2 is about the perfect size for a pro camera, it’s not too big but it is big enough to have great ergonomics. I’d be happy with a S1Hmk2 with the same body but with a top evf and lcd (along with 6k 50p etc)

With a better screen and viewfinder?

Xmas dinner with wife, young daughter and some friends till 3am on the 24th then a BBQ on the terrace on the 25th with the same small group. Relaxed and fun. Just bought a whole load of gear the last 2 months so I hope I can restrict my purchases to just a Sigma 16-28 f2.8 for the S5mk2 in 2025. Maybe a better VND system...ach!

Meike have released some for L mount. Josh Cameron reviewed one I think.

The Lumix 1.8 primes are great, the best I’ve used for video. I’d love the Tamron 20-40 f2.8 on an L mount (or a Sigma equivalent).

I don't get "there aren't any lenses" talk. There are less lenses available than to a Sony shooter but there are plenty of lenses and more are appearing all the time. What lenses do most people really have? A 24-70 f2.8, maybe a wide or tele zoom depending on their work and 2 or 3 primes. You can easily have a decent L mount kit that covers most needs.

Whilst I think many points about Panasonic's marketing and missed opportunities are true I think the bottom line is that they are the best value all rounders combining competitive pricing, excellent ergonomics and features. For years I've been using Lumix cameras for all sorts of work, high end fashion videos, corporate videos, long form recording (hours of conferences and they've never over heated), events (photo and video), weddings (photo and video)...they just work. In the past they had one major compromise, DFD, but even then they had the best EVFs (S1H and S1) and LCDs and other tools that made MF easier than on most cameras. I can have 2 Lumix bodies and lenses for the same price as a Sony and one lens equivalent and then camera is more enjoyable to use (other than AF possibly). That is Lumix's key strength. It's what they should focus and build on.

Lumix really need to get the S1 and S1H replacement right, specs and price. I feel it could be the last roll of the dice for a great brand. If they get is right they can build on the S5mk2's success, if not...💩 Still, they should get me through the next 2-3 years.