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Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Frenzy

Lumix, Canon and Nikon are hitting the market with Full Frame Mirrorless cameras in 2019.

Fisheye lens for Lumix and Olympus cameras

In this video I show you how to use the Olympus 9mm Fisheye lens, some sample photos, and my opinion of it. This fisheye lens works on Lumix and Olympus M4/3 mirrorless cameras. This lens is a body cap lens. A body cap lens is not connected to the electronics of the camera. This all-glass […]

Lumix G9 Burst Modes – Everything you need to know

The Lumix G9 burst modes will help you capture even the fastest moving subjects at their decisive moment. Using the Super High Burst modes (SH1 and SH2) you get video speed capture. And, unlike with 6K Video mode, you can shoot raw files in these burst modes. Video 1 – Setting up the Burst Modes of […]

Beware of Photo Contests

Entering a photo contest is a great way to see how your skills stack up against other photographers. However there are some important things you need to look out for in the terms and conditions of every contest before submitting your photos. Here’s my photo contest experience A big skateboarding pop-up event rolls into my […]

How to Test your Camera ISO

In this video I show you how to test your camera ISO. If you use an ISO that’s too high, you will get a lot of digital NOISE in your photos. Sometimes this looks like pixelation or grain. But it’s noise caused by using a very high ISO. If you shoot sports, action or in low […]

Panasonic Lumix G9 – First Impressions

In this video I give an overview and my first impressions of the new Lumix G9. I just purchased this camera and as of the time of this post, have used it on four photo shoots. This is Part 1, in a series of posts about this flagship camera from Panasonic. It’s hard not to put […]

What to do after un-boxing your new camera

Watch the video below to learn the best practices after unboxing your new camera. I’m probably too late. You’ve already taken photos with your new camera…. but just in case, here’s a checklist to follow for future purchases. Plug in the battery — plug in the battery as soon as you can. Do not use […]

Should you shoot jpg or raw?

In this video I’m going to tackle the biggest debate in photography history: jpg vs. raw. The issue of jpg vs. raw files is one that can really divide photographers. I’ve been through the roller coaster of shooting raw files 100% of the time, then dropped to 0% raw files. I used to call my […]

Which camera should you buy?

In this video you’ll get tips for buying a digital camera that’s perfect for you. So, you’re looking for a digital camera! This blog post is for eager beginner and intermediate photographers. People like you, who take pictures for the joy of it. You’re not doing this professionally, but you’ve got a good eye, someone […]

Photo printing tips for your dramatic edits

I’m a big believer in printing my photos. And I like them BIG. But what about those super dramatic edits I’ve been doing in Luminar? Are they printable? Or are they only good enough for viewing on mobile screens on Instagram? I wondered that too, so I’ve done some tests. And the results were great. In […]

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