Pana S9 is definition of an underrated camera

[eatstoomuchjam]

You can also do a wrap if you really wanna look cool like the kids.

https://www.wrapcart.com/products/matrix-design-orange-2-camera-skins

https://alphagvrd.com/collections/panasonic/products/panasonic-s5-ii-s5-ii-x-generic-camera-skin?variant=42902796959882 

[BTM_Pix]

50 minutes ago, ac6000cw said:

Isn't that a cover for the OG S5 (not the S5ii, with the fan grills and a larger body)?

Yeah, another too much haste cock up from myself there.

Oddly enough, the colour choices for the silicone covers for the S5ii don't extend to red, with the nearest one being a bit of a life vest orange tone.

So, even in the world of silicone covers, there is sneaky product differentiation going on.

The vinyl wraps are the closest to red for the S5ii and I have to say that I think this one looks a bit more fetching to me anyway.

 

[MrSMW]

1 hour ago, eatstoomuchjam said:

You can also do a wrap if you really wanna look cool like the kids.

https://www.wrapcart.com/products/matrix-design-orange-2-camera-skins

https://alphagvrd.com/collections/panasonic/products/panasonic-s5-ii-s5-ii-x-generic-camera-skin?variant=42902796959882 

I was aware of the Alphagvrd option but not the WrapCart and they have 170+ options and a lot more interesting than the Alpha jobs!

[ntblowz]

On 1/23/2025 at 8:15 PM, MrSMW said:

So what advantages does the S9 have over the S5II now?

The S5II clearly has many over the S9.

The S9 has:

Size & weight, but add a cage and not much in it.

Choice of colours if that is your thing.

And...??

S9 have PDAF in 1080p60 FF mode.. if you only shoot 4k most of the time then S5II is the better deal.

But for some people aethestic is quite important too.

[MrSMW]

1 hour ago, ntblowz said:

S9 have PDAF in 1080p60 FF mode.. if you only shoot 4k most of the time then S5II is the better deal.

But for some people aethestic is quite important too.

6k 30p open gate actually…

My S9 still has not turned up and yes, it is part an aesthetic thing for me but also having 2x S5II’s tripod based, having this third roaming unit on a free standing monopod or freehand, I do want it as small and light as possible.

Hence also going with a set of the LUMIX primes.

So despite me believing that the S5II is superior in almost every way, the S9 is arguably more ‘fun’ and is that little bit more ‘appropriate’ (for want of a better term) for me.

I could easily have gone back to 3x S5II’s and in some ways it makes more sense…but then not everything has to make sense as long as it works!