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Panasonic’s Mirrorless Lumix S5II Finally Has a Great Autofocus

The Lumix S5II has tiny upgrades that matter a ton.

Panasonic cameras have always felt a step behind Sony and Canon, but the new Lumix S5II seems to course correct the brand and deliver something incredibly useful for filmmakers and still photographers alike.

The camera is a 24-megapixel full-frame mirrorless hybrid. You can buy it in January for $1,999 and May for $2,199. They’ll also debut a $799 14-28mm f/4-5.6 S Macro lens, which is available in February.

What video features does it have?

There’s 6K recording with real-time LUTs, a hybrid phase-detect system that can track multiple people at once, and a new sensor and faster processor that allows you to shoot up to 30 fps with focus tracking in electronic shutter mode.

How about overheating?

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Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.

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