Panasonic Lumix S5II Tutorial: Best Video Settings & Features (100% Free)
Welcome to my free deep dive tutorial and beginner's guide for the Panasonic Lumix S5II camera. If you are new to using the Panasonic S5II camera and want to know how to use it and what the menu options do, this video is for you. NOTE: This video was filmed with the first pre-production firmware and Panasonic is great at adding features as time passes. If a lot of changes, I will update the guide in the future. This helpful beginners' guide will help you understand the S5II features and settings of the Panasonic S5II when it comes to video, and I will also cover some of the great photography features. If you are wondering what the best settings are for filmmaking, this S5II tutorial will guide you through the menu and options. This tutorial will show you how to change resolutions, modify S&Q settings, change to shutter angle, and the best autofocus settings. I will also cover how to attach a lens, change the SD card recording method, and more. ► Panasonic Lumix S5II Firmware Download - https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/... Buy it online 🛒 B&H - https://bhpho.to/3VCkXkm 🛒 Amazon de - https://amzn.to/3wSLY9m 🛒 Amazon AU - https://amzn.to/3jx91D7 🛒 Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3WPxphQ 🛒 Amazon Ca - https://amzn.to/3WzsL7I (affiliate links) V90 SD card Recommendations You can use slower cards than V90, but these transfer files much faster to your computer. 🛒 B&H - https://bhpho.to/3RZU3mk 🛒 Amazon AU - https://amzn.to/3I2qkEB 🛒 Amazon de - https://amzn.to/3xmgXL1 🛒 Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3XM42gx 🛒 Amazon Canada - https://amzn.to/3IqMtOD Video Chapters: 00:00 - About this S5 Tutorial 00:27 - Upgrades over original Lumix S5 01:03 - Panasonic S5 Mark II vs S5 Body Design 01:23 - Why the S5 II is Larger (HDMI & Fan) 01:44 - No Overheating Issues 01:57 - SD Card Slots & Media Formats 02:21 - SD Card Recommendations (Linked Below) 02:33 - Fully Articulating Touch-Screen 02:58 - EVL/LVF Electronic View Finder & Diopter 03:29 - Battery & Power Options 04:03 - Attaching a Lens 04:30 - On / Off Switch and Top Buttons 04:49 - Thumb Wheel & Finger Wheel 05:57 - Photo Modes 06:57 - Rear Wheel 07:11 - Joy Stick Overview 07:30 - AF ON Button 07:44 - Rear Focus Switch S / C / MF 07:54 - Manual Focus Experience & Video Autofocus Quick Overview 08:20 - Rear Focus Modes Button 08:47 - Tripod or Battery Grip 09:06 - Audio inputs & outputs 09:23 - USB-C & HDMI Port 09:39 - Best Full Frame Camera for YouTube 09:53 - Front Custom Button 10:27 - How to access the Menu 10:59 - Picture Profiles (Vlog/Natural/Flat etc) 11:22 - Realtime VLOG LUT 11:56 - Exposure Modes / Metering Modes 13:21 - Syncro Scan 14:09 - Shutter Angle 14:52 - Recording Codec MP4 / MOV 15:07 - Full Frame / APS-C / Pixel to Pixel Modes 15:35 - Recording Quality (HD/3.3K/4K/DCI-4K/5.9k/6k 17:34 - New Resolution 3.3K 10-bit 17:53 - New Resolution 5.9k 10-bit 18:12 - 6K Video Modes 10-bit 19:03 - Panasonic S5 II Best Autofocus Settings 20:48 - Autofocus Modes (Best mode for People) 21:46 - Focus Peaking 22:27 - 1-Area Box Moving Speed Explained 22:57 - Audio Settings 25:02 - Headphone Volume 25:58 - S5II Active I.S (IBIS / Boost Modes) 27:26 - Manual Focus Punch in or Picture in Picture (On / Off) 28:38 - Vlog View Assist Tool 29:18 - Center Marker (for framing shots) 29:32 - Framing Markers 30:36 - Waveform & Vectorscope 32:08 - Red Record Frame Indicator 32:32 - HDMI Feed / Clean HDMI Signal 32:55 - Internal Fan Settings Explained 33:45 - Manual Focus Resume On/Off 34:10 - Focus Ring Control / Linear Focus Degrees 35:00 - Formatting the SD Card 35:20 - SD Card Recording Modes (Relay, Backup, Allocation) 36:12 - Monitor & LVF Frame Rates 36:42 - Monitor Brightness & Custom Settings 37:07 - Wifi Options 37:44 - Camera Backup / Restore Feature 38:47 - Saving a Custom Mode to the S5 II 40:08 - S&Q Mode (Slow & Quick Motion) 40:49 - S&Q Autofocus & Recording Quality 41:30 - My Menu (Custom Menu Overview) 42:02 - PAL, NTSC, 24Hz 42:23 - 24.00 Hz Cinema 42:39 - Finding Firmware Version / Firmware Website --- ►My Website - https://GeekyNerdyTechy.com ►Panasonic S5II - https://bhpho.to/3w0sMWR ►Panasonic S Series Lenses - https://bhpho.to/3HfXaTD ►Sony FX3 - https://bhpho.to/2XdAKOd ►Sony FX30 - https://bhpho.to/42Qg0s8 ►Godox MoveLink II Wireless - https://bhpho.to/3OCDHyC Links to B&H, Amazon, or Sweetwater are affiliate links. #camera #lumix #tutorial

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