ac6000cw Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 The GX8 (announced in July 2015) was AFAIK the first m43 camera with a 20Mp sensor. I almost bought one at the end of 2015 when Panasonic had a double-cashback promotion running, but didn't as there was no sensor-shift stabilization for video (lens OIS plus EIS for FHD, only lens OIS for 4k), so decided to wait for full video IBIS with dual-IS - eventually buying a G80 when it came out in autumn 2016. That said, whenever I've played with a GX8 in camera stores, I've always liked it (it has a nice 'premium' feel) and thought about buying it used a few times - partly for its large vari-angle viewfinder. PannySVHS and John Matthews 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocool22 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I hope panasonic will release log3c to the s5ii as well. (Now they suddenly released a cheaper smaller s5ii named the s9..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thpriest Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 AF question! i’ve got the video AF working pretty well most of the time but I’m not getting the same consistency when photographing people at events (when there are multiple people and things changing quickly). What settings is everybody using? CAF o single AF? One area or something different? Any help is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davide DB Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 On 6/29/2024 at 11:35 AM, Thpriest said: AF question! i’ve got the video AF working pretty well most of the time but I’m not getting the same consistency when photographing people at events (when there are multiple people and things changing quickly). What settings is everybody using? CAF o single AF? One area or something different? Any help is appreciated! On DFD cameras single AF it's the only reliable method to aquire focus and then manual or hiperfocal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thpriest Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Thanks Davide but I’m asking about the S5mk2. I’m not sure if that’s still the best way to go or CAF is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSMW Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 3 hours ago, Thpriest said: Thanks Davide but I’m asking about the S5mk2. I’m not sure if that’s still the best way to go or CAF is better. I use my S5ii's with default settings without CAF, but with face & eye switched on. Zero AF issues and I rely on my AF a lot of the time. Thpriest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thpriest Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 20 hours ago, MrSMW said: I use my S5ii's with default settings without CAF, but with face & eye switched on. Zero AF issues and I rely on my AF a lot of the time. Ok, Single shot? I think i have human rather than face and eye. I’ll need to change that! I usually use one area expanded or whole area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSMW Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 AFC 1 area + eye face body I use it to acquire focus and usually just let it do it's thing. If I feel the scene is a bit confusing or there's any danger of it losing focus, I'll flick the lens to manual focus. If it's a long form thing like a static set up for a ceremony, manual focus obviously. Entrances, exits etc, AF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thpriest Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 1 hour ago, MrSMW said: AFC 1 area + eye face body I use it to acquire focus and usually just let it do it's thing. If I feel the scene is a bit confusing or there's any danger of it losing focus, I'll flick the lens to manual focus. If it's a long form thing like a static set up for a ceremony, manual focus obviously. Entrances, exits etc, AF. Is that photo or video? For video I feel I have it under control. I flick between CAF and MF. It’s photos when I’m at a fast moving event when I struggle. I think that you recommend using single shot AF there rather than CAF unless I’m mistaken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSMW Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Video only for me with the S5ii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Matthews Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Something strange: the Panasonic GX880 is going to be back in stock on July 27, 2024 at Fnac.com, a major French retailer. It's listed at 449 euros with the kit lens. This makes me believe no small M43 cameras are set to be released. It's understandable as the sensor is probably more expensive than a FF one. Still, I want some (not all) newer features. https://www.fnac.com/Appareil-Photo-Hybride-Panasonic-Lumix-GX880-Noir-et-Argent-Objectif-Lumix-G-Vario-12-32-mm-f-3-5-5-6/a14139329/w-4 Here's Richard Wong's take on it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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