Dueling Image Stabilization Comparison Lumix, Sony & Olympus
Dueling Image Stabilization Comparison Lumix, Sony & Olympus I found a very interesting video tonight that was shot by one of my colleagues at Panasonic, Matt Frazer. For those interested in comparing image stabilization in current models of cameras, this video shows a great deal. Based on in-lab comparisons, the new… Read More »
What’s All The Hype About 4K Video and Photos?
As Panasonic continues to power forward with their amazing new 4K tools for photography and video, some people are left scratching their heads. What’s all the hype about 4K video and photos? For those wondering, Panasonic recently put together a great video showing the advantages of this incredible new 4K technology.… Read More »
Newest Image of the Coming 100-400mm Leica/Lumix Zoom
I recently found a video shot at the recent Fotomässan 2015 photo show in Sweden that is showing what I’m guessing is a prototype of the coming 100-400mm Leica/Lumix zoom. All audio is in Swedish so it’s impossible to understand what is being discussed. But…. they do visit the Panasonic booth—which… Read More »
Leica Lumix 100-400mm Zoom Getting Closer
Leica Lumix 100-400mm Zoom Getting Closer? Robert Pothorcki spotted the new Leica/Lumix 100-400mm MFT prototype lens behind some glass at the Panasonic/Lumix booth at IFA Berlin. Could the release of this lens not be far off? I’m truly hoping it’s sooner rather than later. I’m not sure if others have heard of the… Read More »
William Audain Asks About Battery Life for Olympus and Lumix Cameras
Great to hear from you William. Your issues regarding battery life with both your Olympus cameras is not surprising. Olympus makes a great camera but it’s incredibly small size puts it at a disadvantage when it comes to battery life. I recently returned from our Alaska whales and brown bear photography… Read More »
Panasonic Lumix GX8 Manual to Download
Panasonic Lumix GX8 Manual to Download. I was trying to head out the door for the Pantanal and South Africa this morning and realized I should probably have a user manual for the new Lumix GX8. I began a frantic search across the Internet for a PDF to download and AMAZINGLY it took… Read More »
6-Axis Image Stabilization Updates for Most Lumix Lenses
Recently Panasonic introduced updates for most Lumix lenses so they can utilize the amazing new 6-axis Image Stabilization on the recently announced Lumix GX8 camera. To get the same feature in all other Lumix cameras you have to update your lenses’ firmware. The firmware updates have now been released. To get… Read More »
Lumix GX8 Sample Images
Lumix GX8 Sample Images Last week I attended the Lumix Luminary summit and had a chance to shoot the new Lumix GX8 which I wrote about in a previous post titled Lumix Luminary Summit Glancing Back Looking Forward with Lumix GX8. In that post when I spoke about the GX8 I… Read More »
Lumix Luminary Summit Glancing Back Looking Forward with Lumix GX8
Lumix Luminary Summit Glancing Back Looking Forward with Lumix GX8 June 28, 2015 How does one truly appreciate what you are given? I’m certain most of us have all been there. Going about your everyday life when a vision from the past stops you cold. For me, this early morning… Read More »
The Lumix Diaries With High Arctic Polar Bears
July 14, 2015 – Oslo, Norway The Lumix Diaries with high arctic polar bears. It’s been three days since we arrived in Oslo. Tanya and I like to be on our destination continent at least two days before our guests arrive. There’s nothing worse than feeling the physically debilitating effects… Read More »