Leica Magic With A Lumix Mount: The 200mm and 50-200mm Lenses
Leica magic with a Lumix mount—the 200mm and 50-200mm lenses have been part of a very exciting year for Panasonic and the Micro Four Thirds category of cameras. I had to check Mylio to see exactly when...
View ArticleFirmware Updates for GH5 and GH5S
Panasonic has just released firmware updates for the LUMIX GH5 and GH5S cameras. Version 2.4 for the LUMIX GH5 includes: 1. Improvement of AF performance – There were cases where focus point was...
View ArticleMajor Mylio Update
The new major Mylio update is finally here. I’ve been using Mylio now for at least three years, and it’s currently organizing just short of 1,200,000 images in my library. This program has given me...
View ArticlePanasonic Lumix G9 47,000 Pictures Over 10 Months
Panasonic’s Lumix G9 It’s been a little less than ten months since I first had the opportunity to shoot a pre-production model of the Lumix G9. Six months have passed since receiving a regular...
View ArticleA stock photo can still have EXTREME CASH value
For those who travel with us you’ve most likely heard me profess the dangers participating in the world of Royalty Free stock photography. And now there’s a great, new, example how doing so can make...
View ArticleApple does the right thing by now offering licensing compensation to winning...
Last week a storm was brewing within the creative community over the idea Apple was starting a photo contest titled Share Your Best Photos Shot on iPhone. It wasn’t the contest that got creatives...
View ArticleLumix Professional Services Launched
Dedicated to Pros and Serious Enthusiasts Panasonic has stepped up with a very important program for serious photographers. I mention serious, not professionals, since the program is all based on the...
View ArticleXQD ARd Queston from Ken Longley
I have fully committed to Lumix now, having just added the G9 to my kit with the absolutely amazing Panasonic/Leica 100-400. I am blown away by the tack sharp images with this glass across its entire...
View ArticleMark Kaprielian Wants to know is Lumix still commited to MFT?
Hi Dan Back in September along with the news of Panasonic’s FF they also announced they were developing the Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm F/1.7. I’ve spotted no news about this since. What upcoming...
View ArticleQuestion from Cecil Thornhill
Dan, I was wondering if you have more follow up discussion coming on the auto-focus on the G9, especially re: BIF. Right now I am taking your advice to move to a G85 for the ergonomics over my GX85. I...
View ArticleQuestion from William Wilmot
Hello Dan, I’ve been looking to move away from Lightroom, & having read your blog on Mylio, thought I’d give it a try. Well, it’s great, I love it as a DAM. My intention is to use it in...
View ArticleQuestion from Raymond Stevens
Hi Daniel, At the moment I’m using a Nikon D5300 ( cropcamera ) for my photography. For the size and weight, I’m looking now at M4/3. In my search, I came to your website ( by the way my compliments...
View ArticleQuestion from RICARDO SIMAN
Dear Dan:What do you think about the new NIKON Z7 ? have you tested it ? Hello Ricardo, I’ve not tested the new Nikon Z7. I’ve seen it and played with it a bit but no serious photography with it. My...
View ArticleQuestion from Jim Heywood
How do properly expose an image that is going to require a long shutter speed. For example a cactus against the milky way. What I see on the screen after the exposure is never what I see when I...
View ArticleQuestion from Bob Hamilton
Dan, I invested in the Lumix G9, the 50-200mm f2.8-f4 Leica lens, the 200mm f2.8 Leica lens and both teleconverters to pursue my passion for wildlife photography with a lighter and more compact outfit...
View ArticleQuestion from John Blyth
Hi Daniel, I have by total accident discovered your website, and what a find!!! I have only just scratched the surface but so inspiring, thank you. I am a 74 year old retired college manager and was...
View ArticleQuestion from Eric Thompson
Dan- Can you please recommend a flash to use with a Lumix G9? Thank you. Eric Thompson Eric, please accept my apology for such a late response. I’m trying to say up with these questions on the Blog...
View ArticleQuestion from Chris F.
Hi Daniel, With the outstanding anti-vibration functions built into the Lumix line of cameras and lenses, I really question reviewers who ding a Lumix 3.5/5.6 lens as being “slow”. Yes, of course,...
View ArticleQuestion from Louis Berk
Here is a question which I am sure a lot of wildlife photographers would like your view on. What is a realistic ‘keeper’ rate in % terms of a wildlife photography session you would expect to achieve?...
View ArticleQuestion from John Burnley
Dan, Do you know if the 100-400 zoom will autofocus with the new Panasonic 2x converter or 1.4X converter? Have you tried either for sharpness? I know the lens by itself is very sharp at the 400mm...
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