Lumix Diaries How to Update Firmware on Panasonic Lumix Cameras & Lenses
Several months ago I wrote a very detailed post on how I’ve been updating firmware for my Lumix cameras and lenses. It’s been quite popular. I was going to take it down and replace it with this new updated information but I’ve decided to just add this to the top of… Read More »
A Tribute to Dan and Tanya from Fred Kurtz
Simply Dan and Tanya As I start my 10th year traveling with Dan and Tanya, I wanted to make a tribute book that contains nothing but images of the two of them with fellow explorers. I first met Dan and Tanya in August 2007 on a Mentor Series photo tour… Read More »
Lumix Diaries Sharks with Lumix TS5 Underwater Camera
Lumix Diaries Lemon Sharks with Lumix TS5 Underwater Camera Amazingly, there is not a lot to share on the technical side of this image. I simply put it on P (program) with AF and let the camera handle everything else. This image was shot with the Lumix TS5, an older version… Read More »
Mylio Keeps the Improvements Coming
Mylio Keeps Improvements Coming Awhile back I started using Mylio to keep track of my images across all my devices. When I first started using this program, it was mainly due to its speed when handling three quarters of million images. It’s never been as robust as DXO Opics Pro or Lightroom for… Read More »
Google’s Nik Software is Now Completely Free
Google’s Nik Software is Now Completely Free I have always been a fan of Nik software but once Google bought it I kind of forgot about it as I used other programs. I haven’t seen a lot of updates to Nik so I was concerned it was on the way of… Read More »
Lumix Diaries Dancing with Fire
Two days ago I saw this interesting local native man down by the dock. With a little inquiry I found he was a traditional dancer, with a body covered in traditional tattoos. Did you know the word tattoo originated in French Polynesia? I did some checking and found a way to… Read More »
Lumix Diaries Comes to Instagram
Lumix Diaries Comes to Instagram In my ongoing effort to share as many Lumix Diaries with our Natural Exposures audience as possible, I’ve decided to join Instagram. Type in Instagram and Daniel J. Cox into Google’s search bar and you’ll see numerous posts about my dislike for Instagram’s Terms of… Read More »
Birds in Flight Settings for Lumix Cameras
Birds in Flight Settings for Lumix Cameras Editorial Note: As of 1/31/2018 I’ve changed a few of the settings, for Birds In Flight Settings for Lumix Cameras, listed below to reflect the newer cameras I’m shooting including the Lumix GH5 and G9. Any text shown in GREEN reflects the new changes I’ve made… Read More »
Reviews of Leica 100-400mm Showing Up
Mixed Reviews of Leica 100-400mm Update of original Update 5/12/2016 The issues I had read about with AF and the new 100-400mm seem to have been solved. I know mine were. Have not heard any concerns in the past few weeks. Only have heard glowing reviews. I think Panasonic has got all… Read More »
Wired Magazine Loves the Lumix GX8
Wired Magazine Loves the Lumix GX8 I’ve been shooting and loving the new Lumix GX8 for about six months now and others are beginning to see the benefits of Lumix’s amazing new technology. Wired magazine just reviewed the GX8 and was impressed by the exceedingly fast auto focus, Dual Image Stabilization, a… Read More »