Panasonic DC-S5 II X + S 20-60mm f3.5-5.6 + Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG

Panasonic DC-S5 II X

With its exclusive black design and superior video capabilities, the LUMIX S5M2X is the perfect camera for the modern photo/video creator who demands the highest standards in both photo and video. And thanks to its compact, rugged body and built-in fan, it is a reliable companion even in the most extreme situations and is always ready to shoot. The

S5M2X is based on a newly developed full-frame 24-megapixel CMOS sensor and an image processor that is also new, developed as part of the L² technology partnership between LEICA and LUMIX. Fast and precise focusing is provided by the new Hybrid Phase Detection AF, and

thanks to the new processor, the S5M2X sets new standards for video in its price

range. For example

, it offers 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit, Apple ProRes, ALL-Intra, USB-SSD recording or advanced streaming features.

USB-SSD

recording

USB-SSD recording is for photographers and videographers who want to improve backup and post-processing efficiency

, for example.

• Better heat resistance than internal recording
• Cheaper than SD memory cards
• Can record at high bit rate in record mode

Wireless streaming USB tethering
Live streaming can be easily configured via the LUMIX Sync app (Android / iOS). In environments with a lot of wireless interference, stable communication speed can be ensured by connecting the camera to a smartphone via USB.

Wired Streaming
Enjoy highly stable communication with IP streaming over a wired LAN connection indoors

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By connecting cameras and PCs via a wired LAN cable, multiple cameras can be controlled to deliver high-quality video and audio up to 4K 60p / 50p. H.264 and H.265 codecs are selectable

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New video features

• 4:2:2 10-bit C4K/4K 60p/50p Unlimited recording time
• 6K (3:2), 6K (17:9), 5.9K (16:9) 4:2:0 10-bit 30p/25p/24p
• High Frame Rate Video
• 4:2:0 10-bit Slow & Quick Video
• 48kHz 24-bit with built-in/external microphone
• High-Res 96kHz 24-bit with external microphone *When Φ3.5mm microphone or DMW-XLR1 (sold separately) is connected)
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• 4ch audio with DMW-XLR1 *When DMW-XLR1 is connected (sold separately)
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• MOV, ProRes only.
• RAW video output
• ALL-Intra recording
• ProRes

recording

• USB-SSD recording

Live View composition
For photographers working with light in dark environments, such as starry skies. Only the luminous subjects are captured, e.g. to show the light trails of stars and fireworks

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Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

The LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is a rugged, lightweight standard Zoom lens with a focal length of 20mm ultra-wide to 60mm for versatile use from dynamic landscapes to portraits. The wide angle of view also facilitates indoor shooting, and the impressive close-up limit of 0.15 m (maximum magnification 0.43x) extends its use in product photography. The LUMIX S Zoom also ensures high-quality video recording by minimizing focus breathing as best as possible, and

thanks to its compact design and light weight of around 350 g, it does not compromise the photographer's mobility. It features a dust- and splash-resistant design* and can be used in the most adverse conditions down to -10°C. In addition, a fluorine coating on the front element repels water and oil. The filter diameter is 67mm and the lens features nine blades for a virtually circular aperture.

The lens consists of 11 elements in 9 groups and uses 2 aspherical lenses and 3 ED (extra-low dispersion) lenses to suppress both axial chromatic aberration and chromatic magnification aberration. Astigmatism can be additionally corrected with these aspherical lenses, resulting in high resolving power. In addition, the UHR (Ultra-High Refractive Index) lens enables uniform image quality from the center to the edges of the image and provides a compact design.

Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG DN OS © L-Mount

In a feature-packed yet lightweight and compact body, essential for many photography trips, the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary delivers exceptionally high optical performance. This ultra-telephoto Zoom lens achieves image quality on par with standard Zoom lenses, such as the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art. Thus, the lens can also be seen as an ideal telephoto complement to this standard Zoom.

This mix of image quality, functionality and handiness of the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary makes telephoto photography manageable yet professional. The lens invites experienced and inexperienced telephoto photographers alike to take along and explore, and it's just plain fun - for snapshots and photo excursions

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SIGMA's fifth DG-DN lens - developed exclusively for mirrorless full-frame cameras.

Specially tuned for cameras with a short flange focal length, the SIGMA DG-DN lens series offers a superior combination of optical performance and compactness that would not have been possible with lenses for SLR cameras. Thanks to the stepper motor optimized for both phase detection AF and contrast AF, the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary achieves absolutely smooth shooting with video and also eye-tracking AF. This lens will further expand the possibilities of photography with mirrorless cameras

*The abbreviations DG and DN indicate that the lens is suitable for full-frame cameras and is designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras (with a short flange focal length)

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Unparalleled image quality

The new lens is based on the latest optical design technology and is optimized for mirrorless systems. The lens construction of the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary consists of 16 groups and 22 elements. These include an FLD lens and four SLD lenses, which serve to effectively correct aberrations and distortion. Therefore, it delivers consistent high-resolution quality from the center of the image to the edges - at any focal length, from 100mm to 400mm.

Extensive functionality that makes ultra-telephoto professional and easy to achieve

The stepper motor, optimized according to the latest algorithm, ensures fast and smooth AF. Also, the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary features powerful optical image stabilization (OS) that compensates for up to four stops of exposure. Combined with in-camera image stabilization, rotation of the pitch and yaw axis is corrected for even stronger image stabilization. The

lens' "Dual Action Zoom" means that it can be used as both a rotating and a sliding zoom, allowing photographers to adjust the angle of view even more intuitively and quickly. It has an AFL button that can be assigned camera-selected functions, as well as a focus range limiter switch that lets you limit the AF range to your particular shooting areas to optimize it

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Lightweight and high-quality housing

As a goal, SIGMA wanted to add more than just a lightweight and compact ultra-teleZoom lens to the Contemporary product line with the new 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary. The new lens needed to be equally professional and durable. Thus, meticulous attention was paid to the installation of selected and high-quality materials in this lens as well. For example, the components to which a tripod clamp can be attached are made of a robust and dimensionally stable magnesium alloy. The tripod clamp is available as an option. By using a tripod clamp, the stress on the connection points is reduced and nothing stands in the way of longer use of a tripod

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