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S5ii

Physical Product · Mirrorless & DSLR cameras · 14 mentions · 2 subreddits · discussed in r/Cameras, r/videography

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Pros

  • As a g9ii owner. The gh6, gh7, g9ii, s5, s5ii, s5iix, sr1ii, and off shoots of that model. Are all able to record to a SSD through usb-c.
  • I’ve been using the S5ii since launch and love it
  • I film with an S5ii and a 24-70mm f/2.8.
  • The S5II is actually a great offer. Especially if you can get the Allround set (20-60mm + 50mm prime). Unlike its predecessor, the Mk.2 has gained PDAF.
  • The s5ii is great. It may have marginally slower af than Sony and canon, but especially for video it's perfect

Cons

  • i have a s5ii and i definitely am always aware that it’s with me. ... it is a heavier camera, with a strap it’s fine but you’ll always have that feeling that you’re carrying a camera with you
  • I'm planning on using my GH4 with an external shotgun mic (leaving my S5ii at home) since things could get hairy and equipment might get broken or confiscated and so forth.
  • Biggest issues: - L mount selection is significantly worse than E mount - Autofocus straight-up isn't as good as sony (I had a zve10 for a month before the s5ii). But it's comparing "pretty darn reliable" vs "almos...
  • I have an S5ii, but I’m thinking of downsizing to the a7cii. I think I’d prefer having portability and greater selection of lenses. If you’re mainly taking pictures I’d say go for the a7cii but if you’re planning on focussing on videos t...

Sentiment

10 positive (71%) · 3 mixed (21%) · 1 negative (7%)

Trust + time weighted score: +66% · raw score 64%

What redditors said (10 of 14)

As a g9ii owner. The gh6, gh7, g9ii, s5, s5ii, s5iix, sr1ii, and off shoots of that model. Are all able to record to a SSD through usb-c.
positive · u/S****2 · r/videography · comment · Nov 14, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I’ve been using the S5ii since launch and love it
positive · u/T****3 · r/videography · Nov 10, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I film with an S5ii and a 24-70mm f/2.8.
positive · u/S****1 · r/videography · Aug 24, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
i have a s5ii and i definitely am always aware that it’s with me. ... it is a heavier camera, with a strap it’s fine but you’ll always have that feeling that you’re carrying a camera with you
negative · u/j****s · r/videography · comment · Jul 20, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
The S5II is actually a great offer. Especially if you can get the Allround set (20-60mm + 50mm prime). Unlike its predecessor, the Mk.2 has gained PDAF.
positive · u/J****r · r/Cameras · comment · Jul 3, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
The s5ii is great. It may have marginally slower af than Sony and canon, but especially for video it's perfect
positive · u/h****d · r/Cameras · comment · Jul 3, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I'm planning on using my GH4 with an external shotgun mic (leaving my S5ii at home) since things could get hairy and equipment might get broken or confiscated and so forth.
mixed · u/P****s · r/videography · Feb 8, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Biggest issues: - L mount selection is significantly worse than E mount - Autofocus straight-up isn't as good as sony (I had a zve10 for a month before the s5ii). But it's comparing "pretty darn reliable" vs "almost perfect". - Shutter button feels kinda mushy That's basically it. I was very nervous about spending so much, but it has consistently performed in a way that reassures me.
mixed · u/d****a · r/Cameras · comment · Feb 7, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I've had an s5ii for a month and nothing about it bothers me. I'm very picky and particular too.
positive · u/d****a · r/Cameras · comment · Feb 7, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Now in video, I think that’s where you would go S5ii. It doesn’t overheat, or at least the fan does a great job. It can shoot 6k, the IBIS is basically like a gimbal, it has a lot of other professional stuff that I don’t understand as well.
positive · u/S****o · r/Cameras · comment · Jan 19, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗

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