Panasonic’s powerful full-frame mirrorless camera S5 II is now available Amazon and B&H Photo Video at the lowest price we’ve ever seen. You can get one with an 85mm f/1.8 prime lens for $1,796, a savings of $800 buying both separately — effectively giving you a discount on the camera and a free lens to boot.
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Panasonic’s S5 II mirrorless camera with 85mm lens has dropped to an all-time low price.
As I wrote in myself overview, the 24-megapixel S5 II was already a great value at $2,000, largely due to its prowess as a vlogging camera. It’s the company’s first model to feature a phase-detection autofocus system that eliminates jitter and other issues of past models.
Panasonic also introduced a new, more powerful stabilization system from the GH6. And it has the video features you’d expect from a Panasonic camera, such as 10-bit recording up to 6K, monitoring tools and advanced audio features. It’s an easy-to-use camera with generous hand controls and excellent ergonomics. It also comes with a beautiful 3.68-million-dot EVF and a sharp rear screen that’s perfect for vlogging.
For stills, it’s quite fast and great in low light thanks to its dual native ISO system. Other features include dual high-speed SD card slots and solid battery life, especially for video. The main drawback is the noticeable drag, but this shouldn’t be a deal breaker for most users – especially at this price.
