Panasonic Lumix DC-S5D + Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 DG DN (C) L-Mount

Panasonic Lumix DC-S5D

Based on the compact design of the LUMIX S5, the redesigned S5D is DJI LiDAR AF capable. When the S5D is paired with the DJI LiDAR Range Finder Module and DJI RS 3 Pro Gimbal, the range finding data is sent to the camera via USB and the camera controls the focus, eliminating the need for a focus motor. This allows for easier handling with a more compact size and greater freedom when working.

Lens calibration is not necessary, saving time during setup. Thanks to the LiDAR's 43,200 high-speed measuring points at a distance of 14 meters, extremely fast autofocus is realized, which is effective even when shooting in low light conditions.

In addition, the LUMIX S5D has all the features already familiar from the LUMIX S5, including a 24.2-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor that impresses with a wide dynamic range and high sensitivity, and with Dual Native ISO technology enables crystal-clear videos with a maximum ISO 51200.

Exceptional cinematic movie-making performance

The LUMIX S5D offers outstanding video performance and can record 4K 60p/50p 4:2:0 10-bit and 4K 30p/25p 4:2:2 10-bit internally for up to 30 minutes. It is also capable of 4K 60p/50p 4:2:2 10-bit output via HDMI. There is no time limit for internal 4K 30p/25p 4:2:0 8-bit recording.

In addition to C4K video recording, the LUMIX S5D can output RAW video data to the ATOMOS NINJA V via HDMI at a resolution of 5.9K (5888x3312) 29.97p/25p, 4.1K (4128x2176) 59.94p/50p and Anamorphic 3.5K (3536x2656)/50p. A variety of auxiliary functions for video recording, such as the Vector Scope Display, Master Pedestal Adjustment and SS/Gain Operation (SEC/ISO, ANGLE/ISO, SEC/dB) are also available.

The LUMIX S5D offers a dynamic range of more than 14 stops, virtually the same as Panasonic cinema cameras, to accurately reproduce both dark and bright areas. The ability to capture accurate colors and skin tones is a must for any filmmaker. The LUMIX S5D adopts the renowned color science of the VariCam range from Panasonic as well as V-Log / V-Gamut

, and with Slow & Quick mode, impressive slow motion and time-lapse videos are possible in 4K (1-60fps, 30x fast to 2.5x slow) or in FHD (1-180fps, 60x fast to 7.5x slow).

High image quality even in low light conditions with Dual I.S.

The LUMIX S5D impresses with a wide dynamic range and reproduces sharp images with exceptional clarity. Even when shooting at the maximum sensitivity of ISO 51200, image noise is minimized, making it the ideal camera for use in low light situations.

The LUMIX S5D features Dual Native ISO sensitivity, a technology first introduced in the VariCam range of professional cinema cameras from Panasonic. Normally, image noise increases with increasing sensitivity on a single Native ISO image sensor. However, the Dual Native ISO image sensor in the S5D minimizes noise generation by selecting an optimal circuit depending on sensitivity before gain processing. This makes it possible to shoot at a high sensitivity of up to ISO 51200. Dual Native ISO offers filmmakers a greater variety of artistic possibilities as well as the ability to use less light on set, saving time. The Dual Native ISOs of the LUMIX S5D are 640 and 4000. (1)

The LUMIX S5D features Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer) for powerful camera shake correction. It Panasonic has developed an algorithm that precisely calculates the shake information captured not only by the gyro sensor, but also by the image sensor and accelerometer. This enables more accurate detection and compensation of camera shake, allowing the use of a 5 f-stop slower shutter speed (2). By combining the Body I.S. (5-axis) in the camera and the O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer, 2-axis) in the lens of the LUMIX S series, the 5-axis Dual I.S.2 compensates for blurring and enables the use of a shutter speed that is 6.5 f-stops slower (3). The 5-axis Dual I.S.2 works for both photo and video recording, including 4K. Body I.S. compensates for camera movement even when other L-mount lenses without O.I.S. are used.

Reliable and flexible for optimum creative freedom

The compact LUMIX S5D is characterized by its outstanding mobility, which nevertheless offers exceptional performance. The LUMIX S5D has a die-cast magnesium body and is splash and dust resistant (4). The heat dissipation components are optimally designed to effectively dissipate heat to the outside, resulting in stable, continuous video recording over long periods of time.

The LUMIX S5D has a large LVF (Live View Finder) with a high magnification ratio of approx. 0.74x and a high-precision, high-speed OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display with a high resolution of 2,360K dots. The use of OLED for the LVF ensures a fast response with a minimal delay of less than 0.005 seconds. With an eye relief of approx. 20 mm, it offers high visibility and comfort for spectacle wearers

. A 3.0-inch LCD with a clear viewing angle in 3:2 aspect ratio and a high resolution of 1,840K dots enables touch control. Composition during shooting in various popular aspect ratios such as 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 4:5, 5:4 and 9:16 can be checked with the frame marker function. A REC frame indicator shows whether the camera is recording or not.

The LUMIX S5D has a dual SD memory card slot - one slot is UHS-I and the other is the fast, high-performance UHS-II (Video Class 90).

The camera's battery can be charged either via AC or USB, depending on the user's preference.

Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 DG DN © for L-Mount

The SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary redefines the standard Zoom lens for mirrorless cameras: it combines outstanding optical performance and a continuous aperture of F2.8 with a lightweight and compact body.

In terms of design, the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is based on the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art, but with a focal length range from 28mm. This makes the lens body significantly smaller and lighter, with the same outstanding optical performance.

Lightweight and compact body

Due to the slightly smaller wide-angle range of the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary compared to the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art, the size of the 28-70mm body has been significantly reduced. The concept of the Contemporary product line balances performance and handiness

. The lens has a single, lightweight focusing element, so that the AF unit can also be kept small. Together with a quiet and fast stepping motor, this ensures responsive and virtually silent autofocus performance.

The 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary weighs 470g on its own and just 890g together with the lens. At less than 1kg, such an outstandingly light camera system gives photographers an enormous amount of freedom and flexibility to realize their creative visions. It is also a perfect choice for filmmakers looking for a powerful, lightweight and easy-to-handle camera system that also works well with a gimbal and other accessories.

The genes of the Art product line

The optical design of the SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is based on the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art, which is known for its outstanding optical performance over the entire focal length range. The 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary follows the core concept of the Contemporary product line: it has been designed to offer the right balance of performance and handiness. In a body that is light enough for everyday use, this fast standard Zoom lens thus delivers outstanding image quality to rival the lenses in the Art product line.

Outstanding build quality

Although it is generally accepted that plastic parts are more difficult to guarantee build quality than metal parts, the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary does not compromise on build quality. One reason for this is the use of the special polycarbonate TSC (Thermally Stable Composite), which has a comparable thermal shrinkage to aluminum. This reduces the differences in thermal shrinkage between metallic and non-metallic components, ensuring consistent performance even under extreme temperature fluctuations. The use of polycarbonates in the construction of Zoom and focus rings can make them appear less premium in practice. However, when these parts are carefully machined for precision and adjusted in motion with lubricant, the rings offer precise mechanics with an exceptionally high-quality feel.

Highest optical performance

The 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary uses state-of-the-art technology and has a modern optical design comprising three aspherical, two FLD and two SLD elements.

Despite the lower total number of elements than the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art, the design still results in extensive correction of longitudinal color errors and sagittal coma, which cannot be corrected by the camera. This allows users to create images that are consistently sharp from the center to the edge of the shot. In addition to the anti-ghosting design, the Super Multi-Layer and Nano Porous coatings ensure well-controlled stray light formation and therefore high-contrast results even in backlit conditions. The front element of the lens has a water and oil-repellent coating.

The everyday companion

The SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary offers photographers with a mirrorless camera who require a fast standard Zoom lens an enhanced photographic experience. Its high-quality, intuitive construction makes the lens as exciting to use as the incredible images it can produce - inspiring you to realize its creative potential.

High-quality coating

An ideal lens directs the incident light through all the elements and onto the sensor. If, on the other hand, some of the light is reflected by individual lenses, not only is the light yield reduced; the reflections within the lens create ghost images and flare spots or reduce the contrast.

To prevent this, the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary uses a Super Multi-Layer Coating (SML) and a Nano Porous Coating, which reduce stray light and ghost images. The result is clear, sharp and high-contrast images without annoying lens flares.