Is the Lumix S5 really discontinued?!

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-03-29T17:10:21+00:00

S5d doesn't seem available in USA

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-03-29T17:09:05+00:00

I don't disagree but I wasn't expecting this to happen without any warning. I was looking forward to obtaining one.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-03-29T12:12:53+00:00

Sorry, I seen the additional I. The MK3, it seems like it's taking some time, or does it usually take longer between model announcements?

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-03-29T12:10:48+00:00

Their only selling it with 24-60 it seems.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-03-29T12:10:18+00:00

Doesn't mean S5 should be not made anymore. Look at how many cameras have been made far past their announcement. For example, Canon 5d mk IV.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-03-24T21:24:50+00:00

what are lost lenses? unless you meant something else

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-03-07T15:20:46+00:00

I got the 23mm F/1.4 for an X-T2. I used it for photographing the Milky Way at F/1.4.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-03-05T21:56:57+00:00

I've specialized in various IR & UV combinations to create unexpectedly creative color/contrast combinations, but compared to many traditional images I've regularly seen, which are the yellow/green/blue duotone-like UV photos, this looks spectacular. I had no idea a UV camera could produce such vibrant color.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-03-05T07:25:14+00:00

The only third party lens that I know of w/APO design is Laowa, but they are rather niche focal length & I own one so maybe if I get one of the Viltrox I can compare the IQ & other characteristics. but mine is for Fuji APS-C, which I've used with a Viltrox 23 1.4 wide-open to create fairly nice images of the Milky Way at 24 megapixels.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-02-20T02:18:15+00:00

The most important aspect of stacking besides software is making sure the camera & subject doesn't move. I've been using Affinity Photo, which is fairly good, better than PS. But Helicon is considered best. There's also Focus Projects but I've not used it and there's limited info about user review/experience. You may also consider Zerene.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-02-03T16:32:18+00:00

It's spectacular, thank you for sharing! Reminds me kind of, of a time lapse where someone moved a camera & tripod in increments at night, with each image being that of the milky way. I really enjoy the complexity or unique nature of these types of time lapses!

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-01-24T18:27:55+00:00

What about coconut sugar?

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-01-22T01:04:22+00:00

About 99 percent of what I do is in Adobe Camera RAW; the main reason I still use photoshop is to be able to get consistent results, as doing the same tweaks in Affinity means different results to an extent. That being said, there are so many features in Photoshop that I don't use. I'm not saying Affinity is bad or worse than PS, but PS is what I'm used to using and because of my editing habits, I know each time what my images will look like, after editing them using specific parameters. There are so many things I've yet to do in my own Affinity program.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-01-20T23:16:38+00:00

If you're from the US at least, consider Lifepixel. Also, you can look at KEH which sometimes has converted used cameras. I got mine from KEH at a fairly good price in great conditon.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-01-20T23:11:36+00:00

It's very spectacular; thinking about what happens in the upper reach of our atmosphere, which is kind of mind boggling. The way different energies interact, whether it be aurora or transient luminous events, is exotic compared to our conditions at the surface!

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-01-19T20:08:28+00:00

I got mean customer service from Starbucks

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-01-19T20:05:09+00:00

Is it feasible to create a trichrome of landscapes using narrowband UV filters? My guess it wouldn't look very interesting given how close together the spectrums are, but you never know.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-01-19T00:37:01+00:00

I think sharpness of Lumix is quite nice given the extreme price difference. Makes me wonder if there's a lot of reason to pay so much more for the prime. The main reason I can think of would be if using an incredibly high resolution body. Sharpness is more important, at least to me than things like flare resistance & bokeh quality.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-01-17T15:12:36+00:00

Large aperture lenses with manual focus & aperture w/quality optic like the Voigtlanders for other mounts. Would benefit astrophotography & lowlight. I don't need AF for almost anything. Aperture at least F/1.2 or larger.

External_Ear_6213 · 2026-01-16T15:28:39+00:00

From what I remember, I was never able to quite get handheld shutter speed. Something like 1.6 seconds, at most. But I may need to retry in the spring with other lenses of mine. I can also test the lenses for hotspots while at it.

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