Program Mode Question from John Nesser
All good questions John. 1). Yes, if the lighting changes so will your camera but it’s both Shutter Speed and Aperture that change. If you require that you camera’s Aperture stay in one place, Aperture Priority would be the way to go. 2). Yes, Program Mode works with Auto ISO.… Read More »
Lumix Images as Good as Film? Markus Bollinger Wants to Know
Lumix Images as Good as Film? Markus, My experience, based on having printed both formats in very large sizes (up to 24×36 inches), is that I certainly can’t see a difference relating to Roberto Casavecchia’s concerns of “images lacking film like look, clean & vivid colors,” It is true that prints made from… Read More »
GX8 Firmware Update and Jag Caimans Zapa Question
GX8 Firmware Update and Jag Caimans Zapa Question Zapa, Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m grateful you enjoy the Blog and our website. It’s great to hear you’re giving the smaller format cameras a try. I’ve been very happy with them and I can tell you from first… Read More »
Best Lumix Lens to Start With
Hi Daniel! I have been unsure about purchasing the Panasonic gh4, but after stumbling across your blog, I knew it was the right one for me! I am pretty new to everything about lenses, and was wondering what lens you would recommend that would work great imagery and video wise… Read More »
Olympus 300mm F/4 Pro Lens Update
Looking forward to testing this lens Dean. Thanks for the heads up. Based on the stellar performance of the Olympus 40-150mm F/2.8, this should also be an incredible option for those that need truly professional telephoto reach. This lens, along with the coming Leica 100-400mm zoom from Panasonic Lumix, will… Read More »
John Ames Looking for Good Book on Lumix GH4
John, Awhile back I posted a Blog titled Panasonic Lumix GH4 Unofficial Guide. I think this is the book you are referring to. Hope this helps.
Lumix GH5 Ideas from Markus Bolliger
Markus, thanks for the great input. I’m happy to put this up on the Blog in hopes that the folks at Panasonic read this. Can’t guarantee anything and as far as the GH5 goes I’ve not had any discussion with Lumix on this subject in any way. If they would ask… Read More »
Are Filters for Lens Protection Worthwhile? Geoff Jones Wants to Know
Are Filters for Lens Protection Worthwhile? No apologies needed Geoff. This is a great question. My feelings are a very positive YES, a good UV or skylight filter is very much worthwhile for protecting the front element of any lens. Not only will it protect from the lens from scratches, dirt,… Read More »
Lumix for Second Body GX8 or GH4 Question from NE Explorer Meggi Raeder
Hi Meggi, Great to hear from you. Glad to hear you’ve been following my journey with the new Lumix MFT system. Since most of your work with be travel photography, your MFT system will be fabulous. I personally feel there are many advantages to the Lumix system but overall you will be… Read More »
NE Explorer Fred Kurtz is Moving On
Fred, I know where you’re coming from. The same exact thing has happened to me in the past year. It’s a bit sad, having shot Nikon’s for all my career up until about five years ago, but things change. Nikon makes some great products but then again so did Chevy… Read More »