Panasonic S5

At the end of the day, most of us do not know why the camera was delayed a week, but I can't remember a time when two cameras shipped so closely to each other or when B&H's initial shipping date was changed.

The S5 isn't a S1H2 or something as big as the a7SIII but they should still have some breathing room.

Even if you're a legit competitor and don't have a relationship with your competition, I imagine no one wants to be overshadowed.

Or it could be something simple such as a factory logistics miscommunication and a delayed overseas shipment in which the units may not take an entire week to get here, but corporate decided, "Let's give it a week just to be safe".

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EDIT: Also just saw that the free 45mm won't ship until mid-November.
 
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ade4all said:
I know 2 people over here in good old Europe who have received their S5's
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Yes, the S5 has shipped in many parts of the world. The problem with late shipments seems to be a U.S. problem. We need a new conspiracy theory. I shoot with the S1H and have a S5 on order; it looks like a nice companion camera and I was counting on shooting with the both of them in a couple of days.
 
It says "Preorder" on the main page which usually means they are getting them and fulfilling orders.

When it actually says "Back-Ordered" there might be a much longer delay.
 
NorBro said:
It says "Preorder" on the main page which usually means they are getting them and fulfilling orders.

When it actually says "Back-Ordered" there might be a much longer delay.
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Looks like no joy - still says back-ordered; no response from B&H. Not sure if this is a Panasonic issue, or a B&H one, but I'm not happy.....
 
When you say back-ordered again I'm now assuming you're talking about the details on your own account in the order status.

Strange situation with this camera!
 
P.S. If the other guy's camera shipped today (as he mentioned yesterday) then you just weren't in the first batch.

He also ordered from B&H.
 
NorBro said:
P.S. If the other guy's camera shipped today (as he mentioned yesterday) then you just weren't in the first batch.

He also ordered from B&H.
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I ordered on the 16th... When I talked to them, I was told that my order could/would be fulfilled in the first go-round.
 
If it doesn't ship today/tomorrow, you're unfortunately not getting it for a while (unless you cancel and find it somewhere else).
 
I ended up ordering the kit from Best Buy. I'll try to resell the lens at some point because I don't need it. Should be delivered today.
 
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I'm intrigued by it's low price, features, and color...

He says the focus is much improved but I noticed at the beginning the walk n talk it loses focus periodically. Not a lot and regains it quickly but with full frame shall dof you notice that far more than on a smaller sensor. That's also a forgiving situation, outdoors, plenty of light, no one very close to him etc. Now imagine low light crowded wedding reception entrance, back lit, first dance, etc... He also tips his hand that AF works better at 60fps and then most of the footage is shot in 60. I also catch cuts where its starting to loses focus. Whether this matters comes down to how you're going to use it. I'm guessing for well lit unchallenging situations will be fine.

So what would hold me back from getting this camera:

1. Lenses: Compared to Canon not many choices. I'd have to take a look at what's available an the price point. Many of these new FF lenses prices are astronomical. You say 2k for the body no problem then spend 3x that just on a few lenses to get basic coverage. Also when you buy a camera like this and have to jump into a new eco system of lenses and hope that the offerings will grow. The state of the industry has me worried for smaller players like Panasonic compared to Sony and Canon.

So you can limp by on the 20-60 3.5-5.6 kit lens, but if you wanted the 24-70 2.8 that's $2,200 (more than the cost of the camera), Sigma offering is affordable at $1k but you need an adapter and how does that effect the af?...

2. Micro HDMI. Hate it. Not a deal breaker. I find with FF you really need a monitor to make sure of the AF or for Log.

3. Focus: these reviews can be deceiving. First hand test either rented or at best in at camera shop...
 
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Since the camera is already shipping, new (non-sponsored) footage is trickling out. Some reviews of the video AF are pretty brutal, even with the kit lens. With an adapter, fuhgettaboutit.
 
DLD said:
Since the camera is already shipping, new (non-sponsored) footage is trickling out. Some reviews of the video AF are pretty brutal, even with the kit lens. With an adapter, fuhgettaboutit.
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That's the problem with these reviews. People who say auto focus isn't important haven't used a FF camera.
 
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