WISE BUYS The new Panasonic Lumix S5 II offers incredible value for money
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Even the most business-focused filmmaker can fall foul of the dreaded Gear Acquisition Syndrome, where there’s always some new bit of kit you absolutely must have. But in times of high inflation, it’s good to avoid going over the top when spending on equipment. If that sounds sensible, this is the issue for you. Instead of lots of high-end cinema cameras or flagship full-frame mirrorless tech, we focus on four stunning performers, with none costing more than two grand. And we’re finding out you can get an awful lot for your money right now. Nowhere is this more evident than in Panasonic’s new Lumix S5 II, which offers a brand-new full-frame sensor with on-sensor phase detection for the first time. This 6K camera is the first product of the renewed Leica-Panasonic alliance and the duo are certainly off to a flying start. We also get to grips with three cameras that prove the Super 35 sensor – often called APS-C in the photography world – is still a perfect size for filmmaking. The cameras and lenses are often a tad smaller, cheaper and lighter. Plus the choice of lenses is wider, with the whole gamut of cine primes available from decades ago right up to the modern day. With the Fujifilm X-H2 recording in 8K, a smaller sensor is hardly a hurdle to impressive resolution and quality. If you want to save even more money, we shoot with a pair of APS-C Canon mirrorless cameras that offer great performance for video, too. When it comes to spending wisely, our special lighting feature takes a look at four very different LED lights of massively varied spec, power, size and price. What brings them all together is that they are made by east Asian manufacturers at a far more attainable price than some of the big-name European and US brands. We also try out an affordable set of three autofocus video primes from Korean brand Samyang, as well as its first AF zooms – plus another great-value Tamron. Of course, we’re also featuring some seriously high-end kit on show at BSC Expo in London. But don’t let that fool you into thinking you must have the latest, priciest kit to shoot great work. Let 2023 be the year you choose your equipment wisely to produce the best and most creative films of your career.
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ADAM DUCKWORTH, EDITOR IN CHIEF
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