Exciting news for all of you filmmakers, videographers, and content creators in Europe, Panasonic announced a new camera just for you! Well, for now at least. The new Panasonic LUMIX S5D—an upgraded version of the hybrid full-frame LUMIX S5 mirrorless camera—is set to hit the European markets here soon.
Featuring the same 24.2-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor as the LUMIX S5, this new S5D version does include some upgrades and new features, most notably being ready to utilize DJI LiDAR AF. Let’s take a look at this new camera and how it could be a solid option for your Eurocentric video needs.
The Panasonic LUMIX S5D
As mentioned above, the LUMIX S5D retains the S5’s original 24.2-mеgаріхеl full-frame ѕеnѕоr, as well as its Duаl Nаtіvе ІЅО аnd 4К 60р rесоrdіng while also offering іmрrоvеѕ аutоfосuѕ реrfоrmаnсе wіth DЈІ LіDАR Rаngе Fіndеr соmраtіbіlіtу.
Тhіѕ орtіоnаl module is set to offer 43,200 rаngіng роіntѕ wіthіn а 14-mеtrе rаngе, рrоvіdіng fаѕtеr аnd mоrе ассurаtе аutоfосuѕ, еvеn іn lоw lіght. It will also help еlіmіnаtе thе nееd fоr lеnѕ саlіbrаtіоn, ѕtrеаmlіnеѕ ѕеtuр, and еnhаnсеѕ overall hаndlіng.
Overall the LUMIX S5D will be able to record 4K video at 60p 4:2:0 10-bit, plus 4K 30p/25p 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording (for up to 30 minutes), 4K 60p/50p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output recording, and 4K 30p/25p 4:2:0 8-bit internal recording (with no time limit).
DJI LiDAR AF
The real perk here is unlocked though when the LUMIX SD5 is used with a DJI RS 3 Pro Gimbal and a DJI LiDAR Range Finder Module to accurately measure distance which can then be recorded directly to the camera so that no focus motor will be required.
This is a big deal for lens calibration adjustments and will make the camera much more capable of working in the low-light environments mentioned above.
Price and Availability
For those living in Europe, the camera is set to be available here towards the end of the month. It’s set to hit the Euro-market with kit lens options ranging from €1,599 / £1,399 with a LUMIX S Series 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 lens, to €2,099 / £1,799 with a 20-200mm F4-7.1 lens.
No word on if or when the LUMIX SD5 will make its way to US markets, but it would be safe to assume that it will at some point too—hopefully soon.
Author: Jourdan Aldredge
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
