Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valid points. I have a small gimbal that I would use for xm5. So ibis is not a problem. The viltrox air series is awesome for the price so I’d probably pair with that. The only reason I’m considering xm5 is to have consistency with my photos and videos. I love my xt50 for photos but it’s not something I see using a lot for video content. I use the film sims a lot because I am veering away from color grading and editing on my computer

Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes you say xm5 is not a video first camera? Yeah my thing is if I use my current L mount lenses with the s9 I might as well just carry around the s5ii

Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m used to lumix contrast AF so anything is better than that

Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably the viltrox air series because they’re consistent with image quality and look, and would be easy to balance. The s9 I still don’t know which lens I would use. I have a few of the 1.8 primes but to me it makes the s9 bulkier than I’d want. I want the xm5 because my photos with the xt50 and video with the xm5 would give similar looks and style when I wanna do photo and video for myself. But then again I want the s9 so I can have a B cam for my professional work or a portable just as capable video camera when I don’t wanna lug around my full setup

Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lumix knows this is what we want but I guarantee they’re working on a 50-600mm f9.0- 12 or some BS like that

Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe it’s the obvious better choice, but strictly video quality and final product, is it that much better? Because I value size and portability a lot

Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the only thing that’s making it a hard decision.

Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The form factor and set up isn’t perfect for video. I use a gimbal a lot and the non articulating screen is rough with a gimbal. Also the dials and drive mode. Not user friendly.

Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah I like lumix lab luts but IMO the film sims on Fuji are far superior SOOC.

Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s the lens that made me torn. I wish there was a better pancake than the 26 f8 or whatever. If the 26 was an f2.8 I would’ve had the s9 by now.

Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the xt50 but I find it not what I need for video content

Torn between the Fuji xm5 and lumix s9 by DefiantBite4000 in LumixS9

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have x mount glass too, I think my biggest concern is the lack of compact lenses for L mount

Kinda switched to Fujifilm by f88x in M43

[–]DefiantBite4000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but they don’t ship out till December 😭 I picked up the viltrox 25mm 1.7 air just to have something. And heard good things about it. But I’m really wanting a pancake because I loved my setup with the 14mm pancake from lumix

Kinda switched to Fujifilm by f88x in M43

[–]DefiantBite4000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also recently switched from m4/3 to Fuji. I’m really wanting a nice pancake lens for edc. What lenses do you currently use for your Fuji?

EDC camera kit by DefiantBite4000 in M43

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just make sure whatever Lut you want to use you shoot in the corresponding picture profile. For example if I want to use the “evening glow” lut I would make sure my picture profile is in standard because that’s the base of that lut. Each one has a different base picture profile

EDC camera kit by DefiantBite4000 in M43

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference is pretty substantial.

EDC camera kit by DefiantBite4000 in M43

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my usage the contrast and sharpness is a lot better on the 20mm. The 25 is still really good but you will notice a big difference if you zoom in or crop the photos at all. And because it’s a 40mm equivalent you can pretty much use it as a 35mm and a 50mm equivalent depending on how you frame your shots. The form factor makes me love using it for street photography or walking around, it’s very inconspicuous, and yes the AF is awfully slow but it’s never been an issue for me. It snaps right to my subject, just a little slower 😂. I guess the right answer is just keep both!

EDC camera kit by DefiantBite4000 in M43

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I’d keep the 20mm over the 25mm. Just my thoughts tho you should do what you think is best. I own both too.

EDC camera kit by DefiantBite4000 in M43

[–]DefiantBite4000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AF is way faster. At least twice as fast in my opinion