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1 year ago
Panasonic Lumix S5 Mirrorless Camera with 20-60mm Lens
Castle Cameras £1,299 £899
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The Panasonic LUMIX S5: a new hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera offering stunning image quality and exceptional video performance.
Features
• Video powerhouse - Exceptional video recording performance for cinema-quality film creation.
• Full-frame quality - High image quality even in low light situations with the 24mp full-frame CMOS sensor.
• High-speed - Fast and accurate autofocus supported by real-time DFD technology.
• Details galore - If 24mp doesn't quite cut it for you, the S5 features a 96mp high-res mode.
• Rugged - The S5 is built for professional use and therefore features a dust and splash-proof body.
All about the new Lumix S5
At the heart of the camera, the LUMIX S5 has a 24.2-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor that boasts wide dynamic range and high sensitivity performance. The LUMIX S5 achieves a maximum ISO 51200 of crystal-clear high sensitivity video with the adoption of the Dual Native ISO technology.
Panasonic LUMIX has the largest line-up of cameras that record 4K 10-bit video*2. The latest member of the family, the LUMIX S5, is capable of 4K 60p/50p 4:2:0 10-bit, and 4K 30p/25p 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording. It is also capable of 4K 60p/50p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output. For 4K 30p/25p 4:2:0 8-bit internal recording, there is no time limitation as Panasonic’s exceptional heat dispersion technology enables stable and continuous video recording. The LUMIX S5 provides 14+ stops of dynamic range, which is as wide as cinema cameras, and V-Log / V-Gamut compatibility with popular VariCam colour science. A variety of recording formats and modes including 4:3 Anamorphic mode, Slow & Quick Motion, 4K/60p interval shooting and 4K HDR are also provided.
The LUMIX S5 also possesses improved high-speed, high-precision AF in both photo shooting and video recording that has been made possible with advanced deep-learning technology featuring real-time detection of the subject such as human eye, face, head and body recognition.
Thanks to a new highly energy-efficient 2,200mAh high-capacity battery, the S5 can capture approximately 470 pictures (using the LVF) / 1,500 pictures (in Power Save LVF mode). It complies with a USB power charging and power supply. Double SD Card slot (UHS-IIx1 and UHS-I x1), 5GHz/2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity are also supported. The splash/dust-resistant rugged design provides professionals with high reliability.
The LUMIX S Series full-frame mirrorless camera system adopts the L-Mount system to provide users with a diverse and future-proof range of products from Panasonic, Leica Camera and Sigma. Panasonic now offers four innovative models in the LUMIX S Series of full-frame mirrorless cameras – the S1, the S1H, the S1R, and the new S5. The LUMIX S1 is an advanced hybrid camera for high-quality photos and videos, the LUMIX S1H is designed and developed specifically for film production, and the LUMIX S1R is ideal for taking high-resolution pictures.
The LUMIX S5 packs the essence of these S Series cameras in a more compact, lightweight body. With this line-up, Panasonic is committed to meeting the demands of all creators by challenging the constant evolution of photo/video culture in today's new digital era.
*1 Offer available between 2nd-30th September by redemption. DMW-XLR1 offer available for UK customers only. Terms and conditions apply, visit the website for further details.
*2 Of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, as of 2 September, 2020.