I Wish I knew THIS Before Buying a Lumix

Summary

In this video, the creator discusses their experience using the Lumix S5 II camera, addressing both its strengths and flaws. While they appreciate its image quality, durability, and ease of use, they point out issues such as slow processing times and app connectivity problems. The creator highlights how some features could be improved, like slow motion crop and button quality, but ultimately remains loyal to Lumix due to its impressive V-Log image and color grading. They also share their thoughts on potential future improvements for Lumix cameras, comparing them to Sony models.

Takeaways

• 📸 The speaker expresses frustration with their current camera and considers switching to a new model, though they still appreciate the camera's features.
• 🛠️ The Lumix S5 Mark II has issues with slow startup, recording delays, and slow writing speeds, which frustrates the speaker when filming live events.
• 📱 The camera app is unreliable, often losing connection or being slow to connect, especially when used outdoors.
• 🎥 Slow motion filming on the Lumix S5 Mark II results in a crop, which limits framing options, but the speaker acknowledges they don't use slow-mo often.
• 🔊 The Lumix S5 Mark II records two audio tracks by default, requiring extra steps in editing to mute one track, which the speaker finds inefficient.
• 👎 Lumix lenses, though high-quality, can appear cheap and plasticky, which could deter buyers used to more premium-looking lenses from other brands.
• 🔄 The speaker praises the Lumix S5 Mark II's image quality, color grading, and dynamic range, stating that they prefer it over some higher-end cinema cameras.
• 🗂️ The simplicity of Lumix's V-Log picture profile appeals to the speaker, as it eliminates the need to navigate through numerous settings and combinations found in other brands.
• 🔧 The speaker desires future Lumix cameras to include more premium features, like better slow motion, improved design, and a mini cinema camera body for video-centric users.
• 🎬 The speaker remains loyal to Lumix despite its flaws, highlighting the brand's ease of use, durability, and reliable image quality, but suggests improvements to compete with Sony and other brands.

Q & A

What brand and model is the speaker using for their camera?

The speaker is using a Lumix S5 Mark II camera.

What are some of the main issues the speaker has with the Lumix S5 Mark II?

The speaker mentions several issues, including slow startup, lag when pressing record or stop, delays in writing to the memory card, and unreliable app connectivity.

How does the speaker feel about the app used to control the camera?

The speaker finds the app useful but frustrating due to its slow and unreliable connection, especially when used outdoors. They suggest the app needs to be more stable for it to be effective.

What does the speaker suggest Lumix should improve in their next camera model?

The speaker suggests improving the speed of the camera's system (start-up, recording, and writing times) and making the app more reliable. They also mention the potential for full-frame slow motion and a more premium feel for the lenses.

What is the speaker’s opinion on the build quality of the Lumix lenses?

The speaker praises the image quality of the Lumix lenses but thinks they look and feel a bit cheap and plasticky compared to other brands like Canon and Sony.

Why does the speaker prefer using the Lumix S5 Mark II despite its issues?

The speaker continues to use the Lumix S5 Mark II because of its image quality, dynamic range, ease of use, and the V-Log profile, which provides consistent image results.

What specific feature does the speaker wish Lumix would include in their future cameras?

The speaker would like to see a more video-centric camera with features like full-frame slow-motion, a mini cinema camera body with a handle, built-in variable ND filters, and a more premium feel.

How does the speaker compare the Lumix S5 Mark II to other brands like Sony?

The speaker acknowledges that while the Lumix S5 Mark II is durable and has excellent image quality, Sony cameras, such as the FX3 and FX30, feel more premium in terms of design and button quality.

What is the speaker’s experience with the Lumix app when taking thumbnail photos?

The speaker finds it frustrating because the app frequently disconnects when they try to take thumbnail photos, which should only take a few seconds.

Why does the speaker prefer a simpler camera menu system like the one on the Lumix S5 Mark II?

The speaker appreciates the simplicity of the Lumix menu system because it avoids overcomplicating options like picture and log profiles, allowing them to focus on filming rather than on settings.