Why You Should Buy a Second Hand Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark I

Many actual cinema cameras do not include auto-focus (or if they do it is not up to Sony/Canon and now Panasonic standard), but rather have someone pull focus manually. This is because cinema lenses don't have auto focus capabilities (yes we know that is changing slowly too) either.

And since cinema cameras are generally out of the price range of beginners, what a second hand Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark I is offering you is the chance to get the camera body at an amazing price, and the money you save, you could invest in a proper cinema lens.

What is even more exciting though is that brands such as TTArtisans have released cinema lenses at a price that has never been seen before - it is almost a no brainer.

With the S5 though you can even take it one step further and with some additional funds either attach a Atomos Ninja V and have the ability to shoot Prores RAW, or a Black Magic Video Assist and have BRAW.

Showing up with the above setup and rig will allow you to shoot almost anything (social video, TV commercials, YouTube Vlogs) and will definitely put you on the right path.

So rather than going for the new shiny thing (which we all want), why not save some cash and get something that will allow you to grow and develop your skills and put money aside for that truly next big step up.