New Lexar 1000 and 2000 SDHC ll Cards Unreadable?
New Lexar 1000 and 2000 SDHC ll cards unreadable? Yesterday one of our Explorers came to me with a Lexar card issue I had never seen before on any card. Basically, two brand new Lexar cards, one 32GB 1000X and one 64GB 2000X SDHC cards could not be recognized by his Lumix… Read More »
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 »
Bonnie’s Polar Bear Photo Wins Silver!
Bonnie’s Polar Bear Photo Wins Silver! We’re happy to announce that longtime Explorer and good friend Bonnie Forman-Franco has won a silver medal (or blue if you’re in Germany:) in the AC-FOTO German Mega Circuit photo contest! Her winning photo, a jumping polar bear, was captured on the recent NE Svalbard… 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 »
Nikkor 600mm F/4 For Sale Like New on the NE Trading Post
Nikkor 600mm F/4 For Sale Like New on the NE Trading Post. One of the benefits of traveling with Natural Exposures Invitational Photo Tours is the ability to make great contacts and friends as well as become a Natural Exposures Explorer. We also try to offer some special perks like the… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Bozeman Photo Expo Coming in October!
Join Bozeman Camera and Repair, Dan, and many more at this year’s Bozeman Photo Expo. The expo will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn October 17th and 18th. Dan will be speaking on Sunday the 18th at 11:00am. A description of his program is below. For complete details on the expo, please… Read More »
GX8 & OM-D EM-1 Image Stabilization Question from Ray Hirsch
GX8 & OM-D EM-1 Image Stabilization Ray, I don’t think trying a second copy of the GX8 is going to improve your in-body image stabilization concerns. I’m finding similar results with the 40-150mm on the GX8. Not stellar in-body IS with this lens but better than none at all for sure.… Read More »