r/Lumix

Heya people! I have just got a S9 on Ebay in what to seem like a very good condition. with the rear dial the apparture changes in numbers, but the lens doesn't seem to change. Is this a know issue? Anyone experienced something similar, and what was your fix?

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Solo documentary video shooter here (S5IIX).

I’m refining a passive monitoring station for seated interviews where my main priority is to stay fully focused on the editorial conversation with the subject. Noticed editorial improvement when staying away from the viewfinder...

Current logic:

• Camera locked on tripod

• Reliable continuous AFC on the S5IIX, 50mm at f/2–2.2 for a safe but still premium separation

• SmallHD = confidence monitoring only: frame unchanged, eye peaking still good, light ratio stable, shotgun scratch VU meter alive

• Zoom F3 = lav master track: REC confirmed once on headphones before the interview, then during the conversation I only need a quick glance to see the waveform moving

• Shotgun into camera = sync + disaster recovery

The goal is zero active operation during the conversation, only passive “proof of life” checks so I can stay immersed in listening and follow-up questions.

Do other solo doc/interview operators use a similar confidence station / passive glance workflow ?

Curious what the most frictionless workflow looks like on your side ?

I made a short test reel of the footage I captured while running and gunning in Riga, Latvia using the Cinelike a2 profile and 4k 60p All-I format. As i do mainly photography, it was a pretty good experience shooting with the S1r II overall despite some harsh baltic weather

There are a few questions that only users of Panasonic Lumix cameras can answer. Neither in the manual nor anywhere else online did I find answers, even though the questions aren't that specific:

When choosing to shoot video footage with E-Stabilization set to 'High', which I presume results has a crop factor or roughly 1.4, is the maximum video resolution a 4K mode and thus shooting with open gate not available? Is it any different for E-Stabilization set to 'Standard' with its lower crop factor?

When shooting video footage with lossless crop zoom or hybrid zoom (depending on the lens), is the maximum possible resolution a 4K mode? Is it possible to use lossless crop zoom / hybrid zoom and at the same time E-Stabilization 'High' without an additional crop penalty? One would assume so, because cropping twice shouldn't be necessary.

The S1II (or S1RII) feature cropless E-Stabilization for native Panasonic lenses, which reduces corner jitter in wide focal lengths. With E-Stabilization set to 'Standard' or 'High' (as opposed to 'Cropless'), does the camera still use the advantages of the 'Cropless' algorithm to reduce corner jitter if the stabilized frame moves to the corners?

Thank you very much for any advice. I asked Panasonic Support these questions but assume that they got lost in (AI-)translation because they answered questions I didn't ask while my questions remain unanswered ;)

I was changing out the screen and backlight for my GF1 and accidentally threw away the bracket that connects the light/screen back to the camera. anyone have advice on where I might be able to find such a small piece for an older camera? I cannot find the piece on EBay or Ali Express

I need some advice. I recently switched from a Canon R6 II and R7 to a Lumix setup — an S5 II and S9 with a Sigma 24–70, a few Sigma primes, and the 20–60 kit lens. My main reasons for switching were the full-size HDMI port (mini HDMI was driving me insane with constant cable failures), open-gate recording, sigma lenses (I absolutely love using them and it’s something canon doesn’t have), and the stronger video-focused features in general.

Since buying the Lumix cameras, I’ve been really busy with my full-time video job, where all kit is supplied. I mainly use the Sony gear provided (which I’m not a fan of), so my personal Lumix setup hasn’t had loads of real-world use yet. I have used the S5 II on a few smaller things and loved it.

Recently, I brought the S5 II along to a corporate shoot because we were short on company gear. It performed really well for the interview segment, but I noticed it really struggled to keep reliable autofocus during headshots.

I grew my craft through gig photography, and I shot my first gig in ages the other day — but the S5 II’s autofocus made it almost unusable. It was too slow, and I kept missing key moments. I genuinely love shooting gigs and want to get back into it as a side hustle alongside my full-time job, but right now the camera doesn’t feel suitable.

On top of that, I agreed to shoot a friend’s wedding (they’ve struggled to find a photographer), and honestly, I don’t feel confident using the S5 II for that either.

So here’s my question:

Am I being completely unreasonable if I buy a used Canon R5 and RF 24–70 just for photography while keeping the Lumix setup for video work? Especially since gig photography could potentially lead to video work for bands, which is where the Lumix system shines for me.

Or… am I simply using the S5 II wrong?